Overwatch (video game)

Nintendo Download: Girls Just Want To Have Fisticuffs

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

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    River City Girls 2 The River City Girls are ready for round 2!
  • Festive Fun with Nintendo Celebrate the holidays with family, friends* or someone special with these games that are great for festive gatherings!
  • Shop online at Nintendo.com and in Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system.
  • Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Nintendo Download: A First-Class Reunion

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

CRISIS CORE FINAL FANTASY VII REUNION CRISIS CORE FINAL FANTASY VII REUNION is the HD remaster version of the smash hit prequel to FINAL FANTASY VII.

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  • CRISIS CORE FINAL FANTASY VII REUNION CRISIS CORE FINAL FANTASY VII REUNION is the HD remaster version of the smash hit prequel to FINAL FANTASY VII.
  • Double Gold Point Promotion for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass Members Until Jan. 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PT, active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can get double My Nintendo Gold Points** on the purchase of eligible digital games and DLC*** in Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store.
  • Shop online at Nintendo.com and in Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system.
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Valhallan Merges Recently-Acquired Esports Leagues to Form Valhallan Esports League, Announces New Global Tournament Series

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

HOUSTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Growing esports franchise Valhallan announced today the merger of the United Federation of Esports Athletes (UFEA) league and the North American Esports League (NAEL) to create the Valhallan Esports League (VHEL). The new league is starting strong with the announcement of Rise to Ragnarok ("R2R"), a free competition taking place January 14-15, 2023, the first of what will be a series of events.

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  • From now until January 13, 2023, coach-led teams can register for the event HERE for free or with a donation to Autism Speaks.
  • "Launching the VHEL with this free Ragnarok series event gives young gamers a platform to expand communication, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
  • Please visit https://vhel.gg/ to learn more about the Valhallan Esports league or the Rise to Ragnarok competition.
  • Valhallan brings education, life skills, and inclusive competition to the world of esports while providing a path to esports business ownership to entrepreneurs.

Butterfinger® Brings In-Game Overwatch® 2 Cosmetics to Players

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Butterfinger®, the crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery chocolate bar, has teamed up with Blizzard Entertainment to offer Overwatch® 2 players in-game content. Marking a new era for the Overwatch universe, Overwatch 2 is free-to-play on all major gaming platforms and will offer Butterfinger fans three downloadable items that can be used in-game, including two sprays and one player icon.

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  • Marking a new era for the Overwatch universe, Overwatch 2 is free-to-play on all major gaming platforms and will offer Butterfinger fans three downloadable items that can be used in-game, including two sprays and one player icon.
  • Players will also have the opportunity to acquire a Geranman Icon, which can be displayed next to their name for other players to see.
  • "We're thrilled to be collaborating with the Blizzard team to bring Overwatch 2 content to gamers," said Neal Finkler, Senior Marketing Director for Butterfinger.
  • Butterfinger continues to help fans game better, #GameBetterWithButterfinger, by working with titles like Overwatch 2 and fan-favorite streamers and creators to bring customers in-game content and experiences.

A Future Worth Fighting for: Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch® 2 Reaches Twenty-Five Million Players in First Ten Days

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Friday, October 14, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221014005474/en/
    The launch of Overwatch 2 has been such an important moment for Blizzard.
  • Were thrilled to bring new players from around the world into Overwatchs vibrant universe while welcoming back the existing Blizzard community, said Mike Ybarra, president of Blizzard Entertainment.
  • The launch is just the first step in the future of Overwatch.
  • Overwatch 2 will receive regular seasonal updates, often including new heroes, maps, game modes, and cosmeticsread about it all at PlayOverwatch.com .

Adobe Forecasts $209.7 Billion Holiday Season Online (U.S.); Cyber Monday to Top $11 Billion

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Adobe expects U.S. online holiday sales to hit $209.7 billion from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, representing 2.5% growth year-over-year (YoY).

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  • Adobe expects U.S. online holiday sales to hit $209.7 billion from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, representing 2.5% growth year-over-year (YoY).
  • Adobe expects Cyber Week (Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday) will bring in $34.8 billion overall, up 2.8% YoY.
  • ($590 billion from Jan. to Aug. 2022)
    Collectively, electronics, apparel and groceries will contribute $103.8 billion in online spending this holiday season, nearly half of what Adobe expects for overall spending ($209.7 billion).
  • Adobe and the Adobe logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe in the United States and/or other countries.

It’s Go Time! Overwatch® 2 is Live Now and Free to Play on Console and PC With New Heroes, Maps, and More

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221003006046/en/
    Log in today to play as the recently unveiled support hero Kiriko: a fierce protector with a heart of gold.
  • She joins tank hero Junker Queen and damage hero Sojourn as three game-changing women rounding out a playable roster that now includes 35 heroes.
  • Additionally, the diverse cast of characters has never felt more alive, with over 40,000 new voice lines in the game.
  • The Season One Premium Battle Pass includes the first ever Mythic skina customizable skin tier new for Overwatch 2for Genji.

Nintendo Download: Three Hopes for Fódlan’s Future

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

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    Pokmon Snap will be available starting June 24 for players with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
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    Pokmon Snap Travel to Pokmon Island and take the best possible photos of over 60 different Pokmon when the classic Nintendo 64 game Pokmon Snap zooms in on Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 64 Nintendo Switch Online library.
  • Pokmon Snap will be available starting June 24 for players with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
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Overwatch® 2 Launches October 4, with Junker Queen Joining the Fray

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Sunday, June 12, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220610005623/en/
    At launch, players will have an opportunity to get their hands on the newest tank hero to join the roster, the ruthless Australian-born ruler of Junkertown: the Junker Queen.
  • The Junker Queen is the second new hero revealed for Overwatch 2, and the franchises 34th hero overall, following Sojourna high-mobility and railgun-wielding former Overwatch captain with cybernetic capabilities.
  • New and iconic international locations will also arrive in-game at launch, from the snowy New Queen Street in Toronto to the bustle of Midtown Manhattan.
  • For more information on todays announcement, visit PlayOverwatch.com , and tune into the Overwatch 2 Reveal Event livestream on Thursday.