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Overwatch closed beta launching October 27

Discussion in 'Game News' started by brankomiljus20, Oct 14, 2015.

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  1. brankomiljus20

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    Ever since we played it at BlizzCon last October, Blizzard's been completely silent about when exactly the wider public will be able to get its hands on its first-ever FPS. Today Blizzard revealed that an Overwatch closed beta will go live on the 27th, a few days before the start of BlizzCon 2015.

    Game Director Jeff Kaplan also said that a spectator mode and built-in voice chat will be ready for the beta's launch, the first time any Blizzard game has had the latter. The spectator mode, and the ability to make private games, means independently run competitions could potentially start right away, and Kaplan made it clear that Overwatch's competitive side is "super important to us."
     
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    Aaddron Moderator Staff Member GameOgre Moderator

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    Nice! I mean on one hand it's another shooter but on the other it's Blizzard and they always seem to have some kind of special mix. Will be interesting to see how it goes.
     
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    From what i saw i rly like it
    2 more days :D , i hope that i will get code
     
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    Aaddron Moderator Staff Member GameOgre Moderator

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    I bet the demand will be high too. That's gonna take some real luck.
     
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    brankomiljus20 Ogre Warlord Ogre Veteran

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    Am sure that it will be
    I have used more then 1 email for this, hope that i will get it
     
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    Aaddron Moderator Staff Member GameOgre Moderator

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    Gaming the system lol, naughty naughty. Good luck! The only Blizzard game I got lucky with was Heroes of the Storm aka the MOBA aka the only Blizzard game I wasn't that interested in lol.
     
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    Well i wanted to increase my chances :D
    I got like 5 codes for HoS, even shadred few here.
    I used few my mails, and many mails from ppl that i know, same as for this :D
     
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    Am worried about this even if i get code, my lap config is exactly for minimum

    System requirements

    Minimum (targeting 30fps):
    • Operating system: Windows Vista/7/ 8/10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Phenom X3 865
    • Video: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460, ATI Radeon HD 4850, or Intel HD Graphics 4400
    • Memory: 768 MB VRAM, 4 GB System RAM
    • Storage: 7200 RPM with 5 GB available HD space
    Recommended (targeting 60fps on Medium settings):
    • Operating system: Windows Vista/7/ 8/10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Phenom II X3, 2.8 GHz
    • Video: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or ATI Radeon HD 7950
    • Memory: 2 GB VRAM, 6 GB System RAM
    • Storage: 7200 RPM with 5 GB available HD space
     
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    The game does look nice so that could be a problem. Usually minimum isn't actually minimum though so you could still be ok.
     
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    I guess you are right, but that doesn't mean anything, because i didnt get key yet :(
     
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    Anything? Also does the fact the game may not be free-to-play lower your hype?
     
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    I didnt get anything :( , you ?
    Ive heard that i will be like Heroes of Storm, basic stuff will be free, but u can buy some other packs with extra stuff
     
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    Nope.

    That is what I thought too but apparently it's all just speculation, turns out Blizzard hasn't announced anything yet. I'm skeptical myself it wont be Free-to-Play... the cheapest pre-purchase is $39.99 so it wouldn't make sense for it to be a pay for game... I mean if it's gonna be buy-to-play why wouldn't you go with the standard $60. A sub doesn't make sense either as it's not gonna go over well if everyone pre-purchases and then they go surprise! monthly fees for everyone!. That said, a few large video game sites have commented they don't believe it will be a free-to-play game so I guess we'll see.
     
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    Yeam we will see, soon i hope, but am still hoping it will be FTP :)
     
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    Blizzard has announced that the Overwatch closed beta will resume on February 9. The second round of beta testing will feature an all-new progression system, a pair of new maps, a new game mode, and a number of Private Game updates including full AI matches.

    Players who were already part of the Overwatch beta last year will still have access when the game comes back online next week

    Source
     
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    Got a key yet? I haven't.
     
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    Not so far, i hope that i will get it on 2nd round
     
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    So sad that my PC cant "support" that game... QQ/...
     
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    Overwatch is free to play until May 9th, use this window to test game
     
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    Yup, good idea. Since it will be a game you have to buy great idea to test it now to at least make sure it works. If it doesn't end up getting a demo (very likely will at some point if not at launch) but if it doesn't then it's also a good chance to try the game before you buy.

    I tried it and it feels a bit like Team Fortress 2 to me, which is a good thing but PvP games are just not for me.
     
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