Uberview - The Overwatch Podcast

It's time for all the Overwatch smurfs to be dealt with. And Hanzo's scatter arrow too! Lishadra and TheBigJB discuss these issues along with commentary on another Dev Update.

The 2018 Lunar New Year event has arrived. We talk about the new map, the changes to CTF, along with a couple new features that released as well!

The crew discusses what our history is with Blizzard products along with a recent developer update about Mercy and toxicity in the community.

Cosmetic updates are here! And they're in normal loot boxes! We talk about our favorites, Blizzard World, and some D.Va strategies.

So much happened in 2017 and so much is going to happen in 2018. We talk about Jeff Kaplan's developer update, all the things that we received from Overwatch in 2017 and what we're hoping for in 2018.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! We're discussing one trick ponies, Blizzard policies, Moira in comp, and the latest Overwatch comic.

Winter Wonderland is here and we're rating our favorite skins, talk about the new Yeti Hunter Event, and discuss role choices. Is it better to pick what your team needs or what you're good at playing? Hopefully they're the same thing?

It's our 50th episode and we announce the winner of our giveaway. We also announce the new intro and outro as well as a couple other goodies. And we talk about why Doomfist sucks. If that seems like clickbait, you're right. Music copyright Dan Bull and used with permission.

Christi and Sarah are back! Listen for details on how to win prizes for our 50th episode, opinions on Moira, and Winter Wonderland predictions like what costumes we think we'll see, pricing, and special maps or events. Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat!

Stay for the exciting 50th episode contest announcement toward the end! JB flying solo this week because Sarah has holiday prep to take care of and Christi's voice is shot. He reviews the interesting information from the the Overwatch Archive panel from Blizzcon 2017, great insights from the Overwatch Concept Art book, and why he is sick and tired of character "shipping".

Oh, Blizzard! How we love thee! This week we're talking all about what we got right and what we were off on in our BlizzCon predictions; and about what Blizzard and games mean to us. Christi also enlightens us on the connection between Lucio and the frogs! Here's the article she cites:  https://twero.tumblr.com/post/167029478311/lúcio-and-the-muiraquitã

We start off talking about the end of the Halloween Terror event then suddenly realize it's the show before BlizzCon! After covering the gist of many of the topics we switch to our predictions for BizzCon 2017. In your app, tap for the full description to get links to the informational content. ====== Halloween event ends on November 1st.  New comic for this year's Halloween Terror is cool! Where'...

Is Mercy a must-have following the changes? We feel like that's true. And what are these rumors of changes to Genji and Junkrat on the PTR? We once again discuss the downside of making rapid changes. We also dig into the Halloween event, what Mei's skin is all about (jiangshi from Chinese mythology), and Mercy concept art! In your app, tap for the full description to get links to the informational...

The Meat Tip of the Week: don't be a jerk! The developers of our fave game shouldn't be afraid to talk to/with the people who play their games. Terrorizing anyone is NOT OK. https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20759346970?page=4#post-75 https://dotesports.com/overwatch/overwatch-jeff-kaplan-speaks-on-community-17702 Halloween date leaked: appears to be 10/10! Dissecting the Zarya comic...

Welcome, Sarah! Who is she? How does she know JB? The Meat Called it wrong: Halloween event was not announced last week. Maybe this week? Sidenote: Overwatch broadcaster casting call. Why JB didn't apply. All the changes!! So excited: Mystery Heroes: Icons instead of skulls Mercy 12v12 game mode https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20759346294 Don't be a jerk. To quote Kaplan: "Be the k...

Deathmatch released. Hero changes we've previously discussed (Junkrat, Roadhog, Orisa) have been released including a couple changes to Widow that we didn't know about. Is the Junkertown Queen going to be a playable character? A particularly prolific system abuser and Blizzard's actions. The new comic.  Doomfist changing the meta: as predicted.  Junkertown reminds JB of 2Fort from TF2. Which makes...

  Happy Birthday, Lishadra! Mei animated short. Summer Games and Lucioball Comp: How SR is calculated.  JB's comp placement: 1546 SR - silver Dev Updates: Deathmatch Junkrat triple jump, riptire speed increased Roadhog can heal on the run and takes less damage while doing so Orisa shoots faster and has bigger shield D.Va changes  Mercy changes Mystery Heroes Lore notes: Numbani changes. No more Do...

Lots of good news for 2017's Summer Games: Lucioball changes including competitive mode. Buying old skins for discount prices. Lots of new skins. Doomfist opinions: Too squishy Interesting game play Available in comp on 8/3 Part of original story Spawn changes for defenders. New, unannounced Blizzard project. Playing multiple heroes keeps the game more interesting than specializing in just one. Co...

Doomfist released! https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/game/patch-notes/pc/ Release trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pLpQwjGAnA Loot box improvements New highlight system! Sound effect and VO distance for Reaper's shadowstep reduced by half. Zarya's ult is now inescapable for Tracer and Genji It's the little things! The sound effects on Reinhardt's Bloodhardt, Blackhardt, and Wujing skins hav...

Here's everything we talk about in this week's episode: Update to Blizzard launcher Doomfist releases on 7/27 - that's a Thursday! Weird. New comic about Doomfist - if you haven't read it via Madefire, you're missing out. How quickly will the Masquerade costumes become skins? Summer Games - will they happen again? Confirmed: Dustin from Stranger Things mains D.Va Lootbox drop rates revealed: https...

  Doomfist now on the PTR! What about a  Netflix original series? The stuff we talked about in the last show is on the PTR Kotaku dive methodology changing with Reaper Bungie.net profiles can now be linked to Blizzard authenticator. Closing Where to find us on social media @voiceofthebigjb , youtube.com/thebigjb , twitch.tv/streamthebigjb @DavidKidney1 , All of this is on the homepage of our site...

Dev Update: https://youtu.be/OkYJlPMdWNA Saving highlights! Lootbox changes! Because what they gave you for dupes was as criminally low as what GameStop gives you when they buy your used games! PTR "leak" of Doomfist and upcoming Summer Games event.  Dave's glass ceiling - "I've kind of finished the game." What he wants: something more like MMO content. It probably was Titan. Closing Any cool comm...

New patch introduces lots of changes:  https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20756815859 Reaper gains health from shots. McCree locks on faster. Roadhog no more one-shots. Thank GOD. New legendary skins Oni Genji and Officer D.Va added to classic loot boxes. This absolutely craps on the people who worked hard to get them. Hover over names to see stats. New Map thoughts New reticle option...

  Opening JB has let his WoW subscription lapse. First time since the F&F Alpha Topics Event conclusion: did you get what you wanted? Give this event a grade (1-5 boops, 5 being the top) Will you be playing as much now that the event is over? New mode! Surprise! 6v6 Lockout: https://pvplive.net/c/overwatch-new-6v6-lockout-elimination-arcade-mode-d?utm_source=Social_OWGG&utm_campaign=IP_OWGG&utm_me...

Topics Comp updates: Did you place? If so, how? Complaint corner: JB - new 1v1 mode. Removing the "Rate This Game" functionality. JB used it after every game because he takes giving feedback seriously, but admits that winning games were ranked positively and losing games negatively...but not always. What about Dave and Brandon? Kaplan https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20755445338#pos...