The OP: Overwatch Podcast

In this episode, Jam and Jeff make their triumphant return after being unplugged for months.  We discuss the future of the podcast, the major changes that we missed, and dig into the new character balancing for Bastion and others.   Links relevant to this podcast:   The patch notes for the newest PTR patch can be found here Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page for news, updates, and live streams! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode, Jam and Jeff react to all the latest news and content in this week’s Halloween Terror patch.  We discuss some of the character balance changes and the effect they will have, review some of our favorite additions to the Hero Gallery, and highlight the new Brawl that has been rolled out as the major addition of the Halloween Terror patch, Junkenstein’s Revenge.   Links relevant to this podcast:   Thepatch notes for the Overwatch Halloween Terror patch can be found here Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page for news, updates, and live streams! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode, Jam and Jeff discuss some of the latest news in the Overwatch community, speculate as to the nature of Symmetra’s upcoming overhaul, and go in depth with a discussion on Team Composition.   Links relevant to this podcast:   Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page for news, updates, and live streams! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode, Jam is joined by our first ever guest host, Ben.  Ben shared some of his Overwatch opinions and experiences and the guys also touched on some of the most recent tweaks in what was a minor patch week.  The focus of the episode is our Map Breakdown of Hanamura.   Links relevant to this podcast:   The patch notes for this week’s minor patch can be found here Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page for news, updates, and live streams! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode we preview the biggest and most controversial changes to Season 2 of Competitive Mode.  We also touch on some of the shady back story surrounding Mercy.  Finally, we review the history of the Overwatch Meta, discuss the Meta in it’s current state, and debate the true value of the Meta to the average player.   Links relevant to this podcast:   The official patch notes for the Season 2 release patch can be found here A link to a fantastic Reddit post regarding Mercy’s backstory can be found here Overbuff.com is a great resource for tracking the Meta as well as your personal stats Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page for news, updates, and live streams! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode we discuss some of the general on-goings in Overwatch during the break in competitive seasons.  We offer some updates on the Sombra ARG and attempt to speculate at her end game.  We also jump into our very first Map Breakdown with a walk-through of Route 66.   Links relevant to this podcast:   Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page for news, updates, and live streams! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode we preview the first new map to be unveiled since the launch of Overwatch, Eichenwalde.  We react to some of the major changes that have hit the PTR and should be coming to the live servers soon.  We also break down the man that infuriates everyone with his hook and his general lack of hygiene, Roadhog.   Links relevant to this podcast:   Check out the full PTR patch notes here Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode we discuss some of the buzz around the upcoming Gamescom, including the new animated short and a potential new map.  We dive down the rabbit hole and follow some of the weird bread crumbs that Sombra has been leaving for us to find.  We also talk about everyone’s favorite (or least favorite?) Dwarven engineer, Torbjorn.     Links relevant to this podcast:   For more information on the latest Sombra findings click here Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode we rave about the new Summer Games patch that was just released, including our feelings on the new loot and Lucioball.  We talk about the latest wave of bans and the absurd reaction from many of the cheaters.  We also continue our series of Character Breakdowns with Bastion and D.Va.     Links relevant to this podcast:   The full patch notes for the latest Summer Games patch can be found here. Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode we discuss some of the most recent balance changes made in this week’s minor patch.  We also continue towards the home stretch in our Character Breakdown series with detailed discussion on two of the most powerful and most popular heroes, Reinhardt and Mercy.     Links relevant to this podcast:   We discussed some of the most recent balance changes included in the latest patch notes.  The full patch notes are available here. Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode we discuss all the fallout in the week since the big Ana patch release.  We review the most prominent changes, highlight how they have impacted the game, and debate whether or not they went too far with a few character buffs.  We also talk about some of the maps and characters that are on the horizon and offer some speculation as to what and who we might see next.   Note: The recording of this episode pre-dates the update patch that was released on 7/26.  That minor patch saw a slight buff to Ana’s rate of fire and magazine size, which is probably appropriate.  It also saw a nerf to McCree that will decrease his main fire damage from distance and an offsetting buff to Fan the Hammer rate of fire and the recovery time after using Flashbang.  These changes feel like a net loss for McCree, but that is not surprising since we commented in this episode about him feeling too strong again.  You can find the full 7/26 patch notes here   Links relevant to this podcast: This video details what we think we know about the next map coming to Overwatch Check out this Reddit page if you want to keep up with everything we think we know about the next character coming to Overwatch, Sombra. Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode we wrap up the Attack characters with a breakdown on Pharah and discuss the most upbeat character in the game, Lucio.   Links relevant to this podcast: Check out one of many great Lucio Wall Riding Guides here Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this bonus episode, we talk about the first new character to be released since the launch of Overwatch, Ana Amari.  We also discuss some of the various balance changes that are included in this new patch. Links relevant to this podcast: Check out the Gameplay Trailer and Origin Story for Ana. The full patch notes can be found here. Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode we continue our series of character breakdowns with two characters that will feel extremely familiar to a lot of traditional FPS players, Soldier 76 and Widowmaker.   Links relevant to this podcast: This Flash mini-game can be very helpful in improving your aim and twitch reflexes. Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode we discuss some of the fallout that is occurring in the community since the launch of Competitive Mode.  We also continue our series of Character Breakdowns with some in-depth discussion on Zenyatta and we debate the merits of McCree.   Links relevant to this podcast: Follow us on Twitter HappyJamOP and TruthederOP Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode, Jam and Jeff share their experiences with the new Competitive Mode, discuss some of the adjustments that are being made due to community feedback, and dive into a breakdown on the most psychotic and “explodey” character in Overwatch, Junkrat.   Links relevant to this podcast: To check out the latest updates from Game Director Jeff Kaplan click here Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode, Jam and Jeff discuss news about the upcoming Competitive Mode launch, assess some of the changes that are being made since we last saw Competitive Mode in the Beta, and continue our series of character breakdowns with Zarya.   Links relevant to this podcast: To view the full Developer Update video with Jeff Kaplan click here Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode, Jam and Jeff discuss the most recent patch, which characters were nerfed, and who benefits from the changes.  We also continue our series of character breakdowns with a deep dive on Mei.   Links relevant to this podcast: To view the full patch notes for the patch discussed in this episode click here Check out our Facebook page! Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this episode, Jam and Jeff discuss some of the trends they are seeing in the Overwatch community, address upcoming changes to character balancing, and continue their series of character breakdowns with everyone’s favorite space gorilla, Winston. Links relevant to this podcast: Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music

In this week’s episode, Jam and Jeff focus on fan favorite Hanzo, and the support that doesn’t heal, Symmetra. Links relevant to this podcast: Please check out the companion video for our breakdown on Symmetra here For more detailed information related to our discussion on Health, Shields, and Armor click here Please consider supporting us on Patreon if you like the podcast. You can now subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Music