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How Overwatch Loot Boxes Get It Right

Can Lot Boxes not be evil and what's an example of a good one.

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-Foxtrot2855d ago

Still would prefer a system where you just gain a few coins a match and then you have the option to buy whatever you want. Either spend it straight away on crappy things or save up for what you like the look of.

capjacksparrow2855d ago

I mean, yeah it makes sense from a consumer standpoint to do what you suggest, but as a business, it makes more sense to make it a gamble. I'm happy with what they do, so long as it's always cosmetics and that money is used to help fund more content for free. I have 50k coins saved up (I play a lot) and I've never purchased a loot box. I understand why people would want to, and I like the system they've created. If people were able to simply buy out what they wanted from the start, they may not invest their time/money in the game.

zaherdab2853d ago

But that's exactly what overwatch's system is at least after unlocking all the minor items any duplicate would act as a few coins and let you buy whatever you want or save.

capjacksparrow2853d ago

Exactly. Impatient people can buy the loot boxes for a lucky chance/more coins. Other people, like myself, just hoard their gold like a miserly dragon.

343_Guilty_Spark2853d ago

Then it’ll be a 100G item versus a 100K G Item

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LucasRuinedChildhood2853d ago

Nah. Loot boxes shouldn't be in premium games. They suck compared to traditional progression systems and they're simply not fun. Stop defending them.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Drops Must-Play Free FPS You Can Enjoy From Today

In 2023, developed by Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch 2 was released, which was basically a big, glorified update of the original game that launched in 2016. Now, it’s simply reverted to being called just Overwatch, which is probably for the best.

The second iteration of Overwatch was released on the original Nintendo Switch, and while it’s still an enjoyable game with cross-play/progression functions, it’s still lacking in terms of performance and visuals, compared to its PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S counterparts. Well, it was.

As of today, the second iteration of Overwatch is natively available on the Nintendo Switch 2, just in time for Season 2: Summit.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Overwatch will have increased resolution both in handheld and docked modes, enhanced textures and lighting, up to 60 frames-per second, improved audio and more.

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repsahj38d ago

Blizzard is readying a patch to address the issue that the game is still running in Switch 1 build and just 30 fps.

Neonridr37d ago

you'd think they'd test it before pushing it live, lol.

that being said, clearly it's not running as intended.

repsahj37d ago

They know it for sure. Maybe they didn't finish optimizing the game by the targeted release date. That's why they released the Switch 1 30fps version first. XD

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Nexon agrees to publish Overwatch in Korea

Nexon has entered a publishing agreement with Blizzard for Overwatch in Korea, with the companies working to deliver services 'tailored' for the region.

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Blizzard announces four showcases over the next two weeks for WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone & Diablo

The four-part Blizzard Showcase will reveal “what comes next” for each series…

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