A Heroes Welcome: An Overwatch Podcast

On this episode of A Heroes Welcome, it’s a Winter Wonderland as the limited time holiday event is finally upon us and Overwatch is looking all decked out! Wes and Andrew take a brief look at the most recent patch 1.6 in all it’s festive wonder. We dive head first into the seasonal event with Mei’s Snowball Offensive. Patch 1.6 has now made it’s way from the PTR to Live with the major overhaul to our favorite less than supportive Support Hero Symmetra as well as a sizable bug fix to Zarya. More Overwatch League news and a lot more speculation regarding pro team rosters and free-agents making their way to the League. The Blizz Banhammer strikes again in China and we know how Reddit loves their wall of shame! We’ve got MLG Vegas, Overwatch Winter Premiere tournaments and more. CLG announces it’s bid into the Overwatch e-Sports universe and of course the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a little fake snow and even more fake news and Overwatch is not lacking!   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: Patch 1.6 Dec 13th https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20752545497 Reddit: Overwatch Ban Wave https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/5il1hq/blizzard_permanently_banned_1845_players_in_china/ PVP Live: TSM Re-enter Overwatch https://pvplive.net/c/sources-team-solomid-to-re-enter-overwatch-by-sign Overwatch Winter Premiere https://www.twitch.tv/overwatch_nge

On this episode Christmas is coming to overwatch! Wes and Andrew discuss the upcoming Christmas holiday event, more Competitive rewards, map bans and much more. Jeff gives us insight into the thought process for more loot to spend your Competitive Points on, as well as new features like Hightlight saving and exporting, and even spectating Competitive games. We briefly highlight the large 3-way trade between pro teams: Rogue, Misfits and Luminosity, and we spotlight a few up and coming tournaments in the near future. We end the show with a discussion about map bans; a feature we have seen in tournaments since Overwatch's inception, but what does that mean for us? Will we see this feature in our Competitive Play in the future?   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: Jeff Kaplan - Rewards for Competitive Play https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20752485220 Rogue, Misfits, Luminosity Trade http://www.gosugamers.net/overwatch/news/42526-misfits-rogue-and-luminosity-have-set-up-a-major-trade-deal

On this episode of A Heroes Welcome Wes and Andrew cover the launch of Season 3 Competitive Play, from Off-Season to this seasons changes. We cover the recent redesign of Symmetra from her new Ultimate as well as many other changes, the new control map Oasis now on PTR. We cover the new “Stay as Team” feature now up on the PTR for Competitive Play, we cover all the most recent tournaments like the Overwatch Apex Season 1, MLG Vegas as well as the Chinese Regional Overwatch Team Story coming this December, and the Master Gaming Arena by MSI.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: The Game Awards http://thegameawards.com/ Developer Update: Symmetra Changes https://youtu.be/elN-QGyToxM

On this episode of A Heroes Welcome, Wes and Andrew discuss the current state of Overwatch after the recent patch 1.5. We toy with the idea of a competitive 3v3 Elimination mode, we cover the first EU Alienware Monthly Melee and we end with a quick strategy on dive comps.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ

On episode 30 we dive deep into the Overwatch League from pre-season to Season 1 and beyond. We keep you up to date with the most recent developer update, the devs give us insight into the recent PTR, Sombra and much more. We discuss the recent Overwatch tournaments from the Route 66 Cup to the Alienware Monthly Melee and more.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: Blizzard Careers: http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/company/careers/directory.html#region=Americas;sortby=Team Overwatch League: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/esports/

On this jam packed special episode we cover everything Overwatch at Blizzcon, from Sombra’s reveal to the Overwatch League. We discuss the brand new Arcade mode coming soon, we cover the 2 brand new maps joining the Overwatch roster as well as the Overwatch World Cup.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: Overwatch League: Path to Glory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFHpK627XkI Introducing Overwatch League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-p5V4nQU5k Animated Short: “Infiltration” (Sombra) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og5-Pm4HNlI

In episode 18 we discuss in detail the end of the Season. We cover some of the issues with Season 2, discuss the Overwatch team’s goals for Season 3 and highlight some of the changes coming to next season. We cover the Overwatch World Cup Opening Week days 1 and 2, and break down what to look forward to at Blizzcon.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: LumeriCo Revelations: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20353652 Overwatch World Cup Teams: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20279912

In episode 27 we cover some exciting news regarding the future of Overwatch eSports, we follow the long and windy road that is the Sombra ARG. We cover the most recent developer blue posts from Kaplan and Goodman, and we discuss at length the current changes to the PTR and what to expect in the coming future.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: Sombra “ARG” Lumerico: https://lumerico.mx/ PTR Hero Balance: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20749857162#1

In episode 26, we cover the most recent patch 1.4 from hero balance to the Halloween holiday event to the new PvE brawl “Junkenstein’s Revenge”. We take you through the most recent and current on going tournaments as well as some tournaments to come. We end the show with a brief discussion of the current meta and what it means for players.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: Digital Comic #9 “Junkenstein”: http://comic.playoverwatch.com/en-us/junkrat-junkenstein Blizzcon Schedule: https://blizzcon.com/en-us/schedule#fri-nov-4

In this episode we cover the most recent Developer Update from changes currently in the PTR, to changes coming much later in the future like a major rework of Symmetra. We dive head first into the recent speculation of a certain hacker, which we may or may not have had are first sneak peak of recently. We walk you through some of the most recent tournaments as well as some to look forward to in the future. This week is our final Character Summary and we end strong covering our scruffy Torbjorn.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: OGN Overwatch Apex Tournament: http://ch.interest.me/ongamenet

This week we talk in depth about the current state of Competitive Play and Overwatch in general, we cover the Overwatch Open Grand Finals and other upcoming tournaments. This week’s Character Summary is all about Widowmaker our favorite Sniper specialist. Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ Links: Overwatch Open Grand Finals (Match #1): https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92392445

In this episode Wes and Andrew cover so new features on the PTR coming soon to live, as well as some big news for the competitive eSports world of Overwatch. This week’s Character Summary is all about Symmetra the light bending, turret wielding hero.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ

On this episode Wes and Andrew discuss the recent patch, the newly emerging meta as well as the state of eSports, and recent tournaments. This week’s Character Summary is about our favorite Dad Soldier:76. Special Thanks to the Rockstar Chris Metzen. You will surely be missed and we wish you and your family well. To a retirement well earned sir. Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: 34th Annual Golden Joystick Awards: http://www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoystickawards/

This week Wes and Andrew cover the most recent Developer Update as well as a few forum blue posts fielded by our faithful Game Director Jeff Kaplan. We cover the recent shift in the meta and highlight some of the current tournaments like the Overwatch World Cup. This week’s Character Summary is our friendly musician Lucio.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: Developer Update (NetCode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqtNUFxgm38 Overwatch World Cup (ESL): https://www.twitch.tv/esl_overwatch

On this episode we cover some the important changes coming to season 2, from Competitive tiers to Hanzo and more. We also cover some recent roster changes in competitive Overwatch as well as the rosters announced for The Overwatch Cup. The GosuGamer’s Weeklies are back and we highlight some of the current Tournaments. This week’s Character Summary is all about the six gun madman McCree. Message us and let us know who you would like us to cover for next week’s Character Summary. Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios… Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ

This week we cover the recent PTR changes, from Hanzo to Soldier: 76 and everything in between. We talk about some more changes coming in Season 2 and discuss some of the problems that occurred in Season 1. We cover our favorite heavy metal tank Reinhardt for this week’s Character Summary. Message us and tell us who you would like to see us cover for next week’s Character Summary. Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios... Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: Sombra Hints: http://wiki.gamedetectives.net/index.php?title=Sombra_ARG

Description: Gamescom has ended and there is a ton to talk about. Wes and Andrew cover everything Overwatch from the new animated short to the new map, to the PTR and many exciting changes that could be on there way. We cover the important moments of the ESL Atlantic Showdown and much more. We talk all about Bastion in this week’s Character Summary.    Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios... Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: Animated Short (“The Last Bastion”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to8yh83jlXg Music Festival “Video Games Live”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVlpkEGBpno  

Wes and Andrew are back and the “ratical” aussie is along for the ride. Voting is now open for the Overwatch World Cup so let your voice be heard! Bastion gets his own animated short coming soon at gamescom in Cologne. High bandwidth option now being rolled out, and more balance changes could be on the way. TSM transfers roster, and plenty of tournament action. The mad bomber Junkrat joins us this week for our Character Summary. Message us and let us know what hero you want us to cover next week.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios... Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: Animated Short “The Last Bastion”: https://gamescom.blizzard.com/en-gb/ Overwatch Cup Vote Now!: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/worldcup

In this episode wes and Andrew cover the new seasonal Summer Games from the awesome new loot to the new Lucioball Brawl. Season 1 is coming to an end and we discuss what to look forward to in Season 2. We cover a few of the many roster changes and new organizations joining Overwatch. This week’s Character Summer is all about the crazy gamer girl D.Va. Write us and let us know who you would like us to cover next week.   Contact Info: This show brought to you by Two Moons Studios... Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ Links: Skill Point Breakdown: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20748074764 Overwatch Cup: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20228352

In this episode We talk about the recent patch, the new Top 500 feature, new skins coming soon, most recent tournaments  and more. This week's Character Summary is all about the agile cyber ninja Genji. Catch us next week  when we cover D. Va.   Contact Info: Brought to you by: Two Moons Studios Podcast Email - aheroeswelcomepodcast@gmail.com Twitter (@TwoMoonsStudios) - https://twitter.com/TwoMoonsStudios Youtube (TwoMoonsStudios) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGzaGws8o9imLpNLJJb1pQ   Links: July 26th Patch: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20747615932