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		<title>Overwatch 2 And Stadia Are What Happen When Game Companies Don t Care About You</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;CaitlinCod: Created page with &amp;quot;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;This Zen-themed Control map is both a delight to gaze upon and to play through, with its variance of indoor and outdoor regions, its crafty level design, and its abundance of pits which can lead to some chaotic fights for the point. A number of heroes can thrive here, including the defensive Symmetra and Mei, while heroes with push abilities can certainly have their fun in the Sanctum portion of this &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;The rift between the two escalated, and Overwatch’s head...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;This Zen-themed Control map is both a delight to gaze upon and to play through, with its variance of indoor and outdoor regions, its crafty level design, and its abundance of pits which can lead to some chaotic fights for the point. A number of heroes can thrive here, including the defensive Symmetra and Mei, while heroes with push abilities can certainly have their fun in the Sanctum portion of this &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;The rift between the two escalated, and Overwatch’s headquarters were destroyed in an accidental explosion. It was reported that Morrison and Reyes died in the explosion, and the United Nations elected to disband Overwatch. They passed the Petras Act, which deemed any Overwatch-related activities ille&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Overwatch getting shuttered and Stadia getting taken behind a woodshed isn’t the apocalypse. Most titles on Stadia already exist elsewhere and Overwatch 2 appears to be a real video game. This isn’t the end of all things. You can be excited about Overwatch 2 while still admitting it’s a crappy way to treat fans. The suits at Blizzard and Google (I know it’s &amp;quot;Alphabet&amp;quot; or whatever now, but come the fuck on) don’t care about you. Maybe that’s a cliche, but it’s worth remembering because it’s going to only happen more as the &amp;quot;take the money and run&amp;quot; strategy plays out. They’ll promise and swear that your purchase will be good and playable for the foreseeable future and then take that shit away the moment it’s convenient.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;You might think this is apples and oranges. You had to buy both Warcraft 2 and 3,  [https://Overwatch2Base.com/ Overwatch2Base.Com] just like you had to buy Smash Bros. Ultimate and Melee. Meanwhile, Overwatch 2 is free. You’re basically getting a new game for the price of only one game! Except, again, that doesn’t mean I only want the new game and never want to see the old one again.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;There’s no reason to sunset Overwatch before Overwatch 2. I get if we’re eight years down the line and Blizzard is like, &amp;quot;Hey, folks. Had a good run. But nobody’s using these servers and we need them for all the HR reports Bobby Kotick has buried .&amp;quot; But by killing Overwatch, Blizzard is saying, &amp;quot;We already got your money, so you’ll play the new game or nothing at all.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Overwatch’s corporate identity was clear to see through its diverse cast and clear attempts at inclusion, made worse by queer characters who were never given any strong narrative within the world itself. On the surface it was a bold statement, but dig any deeper, and you were left wanting so much more as Blizzard chased demographic approval. Its universe had so much potential for excellent stories and worthwhile sociopolitical commentary, but this clear ambition was brushed aside as the years went on in favour of recycled seasonal events and development of a sequel that is only now lumbering towards the finish line. I once looked up to Overwatch, but now I can’t help but view its failings and cynical business practices for what they really are. I still love so much about it, and the warm memories it brings to the forefront of my mind are clear proof that Blizzard struck gold with this one.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Even when (mostly) paying people back for their purchases on Stadia, Google is still showing it barely cares about its users. Not every game will allow saves to transfer. Hell, some games specifically designed for Stadia are now in limbo. Quick reminder - the people on the ground making these games are often creative folks who just want to bring something nice to the world. I’m not criticizing the engineers who made Stadia work or the artists and designers who make Overwatch look and play brilliantly. They deserve praise and probably better pay. Which, again, is funny considering these are all greedy companies sucking in dollar bills.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;But, you might be thinking, &amp;quot;Sure, Blizzard may be making it impossible to enjoy the game you bought while forcing you to play a different game - but can’t you still be Mercy in Overwatch 2?&amp;quot; And the answer is, &amp;quot;Yes, but who gives a shit?&amp;quot; Oh, goodness! What a fucking deal! If I paid money for the original Overwatch, I get the courtesy of unlocking all the characters I already paid for ? Talk about a good value! Thank you, Blizzard, sir! Thank you! What is going on here? Why is this cool with us?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;The grim reality is that the entire reason Overwatch 2 exists is to change the way Blizzard makes money. All of the meta changes, like the battle pass, Coin system, and locking new players out of content until they grind enough, are designed to increase revenue and engagement metrics. I don’t think we should ignore that or give Blizzard a pass, and if that’s enough to get you to give up on Overwatch 2 I don’t blame you. As someone who still loves the game, I’m willing to accept fewer free rewards if it means more frequent updates and better events. It’s simply too soon to write it off for me. I need to see how the devs respond to feedback and how much the game changes over the next year. None of this is ideal, but in the long run, it could end up being exactly what Overwatch nee&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;CaitlinCod: Created page with &amp;quot;Hello, I&amp;#039;m Cassie, a 26 year old from Edertal, Germany.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;My hobbies include (but are not limited to) Antiquities, Archery and watching 2 Broke Girls.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Here is my blog: [https://Overwatch2Base.com/ Overwatch2Base.Com]&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Hello, I&#039;m Cassie, a 26 year old from Edertal, Germany.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;My hobbies include (but are not limited to) Antiquities, Archery and watching 2 Broke Girls.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Here is my blog: [https://Overwatch2Base.com/ Overwatch2Base.Com]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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