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WWE Hall of Famer Adam Copeland is heading to AEW Fight Forever as part of its Season 4 DLC content updates. The wrestler known to WWE fans as Edge is only one small part of the new season, but he is arguably the most well-known wrestler coming to AEW Fight Forever Season 4.

Though he has only recently joined the fight in Overwatch 2, Mauga is a hero that fans had been aware of for years prior to his appearance as a playable character, and some of his early concepts still have the potential to appear in the game as skins for the Samoan tank hero. Though Mauga still hasn't got all that many cosmetics available to him in Overwatch 2 due to his relatively recent addition to the game, many fans feel this is all the more reason Blizzard should consider giving him some new outfits based on the character's popular early concepts.

AEW Fight Foreveris finally adding Samoa Joe, a former world champion, in its next DLC season. Even after AEW Fight Forever launched to mixed reviews last June, developer Yuke’s and publisher THQ Nordic have been adding new match types and playable wrestlers in its past three DLC seasons. It started with the tag team FTR shortly after the game’s release, followed by notable AEW performers like Anthony Bowens and Max Caster of The Acclaimed and currently reigning AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm.

An Overwatch 2 leak revealed a potential buff for Tracer that would increase her HP to 175. Overwatch 2 has 39 heroes, but few are as iconic as Tracer. The face of the game since the original Overwatch days, Tracer has a strong presence in Overwatch 2's lore. She's equally striking in Overwatch 2 matches, having tools to carry games as few other heroes can.

The design of a spray exclusive to Overwatch 2's latest hero, Mauga, has left some players scratching their heads. A lot of people have put forward some pretty reasonable explanations for the cosmetic's oddities.

Overwatch 2 has confirmed that Mauga and Orisa will get changes to adjust their power level. Overwatch 2 is always changing to make the meta as balanced as possible, although it's not uncommon for heroes to become headaches for players.

Overwatch 2 developer Blizzard Entertainment is "actively working towards" giving away new heroes to all players, not just those who buy a premium battle pass.

Blizzard Entertainment is currently working on a way to make newOverwatch 2 heroes free on launch.

Overwatch 2’s new hero, the dual-minigun-wielding Samoan tank Mauga, officially launched earlier this week with the game’s eighth season. Before that, Blizzard Entertainment added Mauga to the roster for an early preview weekend, which coincided with this year’s BlizzCon.

It’s been a busy year for Taika Waititi. As an in-demand producer, he’s had a lot of projects hit screens in 2023, including season 2 of Our Flag Means Death (which he starred in as well as producing), season 3 of Reservation Dogs, season 5 of What We Do in the Shadows, and the indie films Frybread Face and Me and Red, White & Brass. As a writer and director, he’s midstream on Apple TV Plus’ reboot of Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits, with irons in the fire on everything from a Star Wars movie to a series adaptation of Charles Yu’s Interior Chinatown. And on top of it all, he has a new movie in theaters: Next Goal Wins, a sports comedy adapting the documentary of the same name about the real-life comeback of the American Samoa soccer team, after a record-breaking 31-0 World Cup qualifier loss.

A 16-year military veteran and former Navy SEAL is now a playable Operator in Call of Duty.

Call of Duty’s latest operator is a decorated Navy SEAL veteran and the cousin of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

is adding a new hero to its roster starting in Season 8, and this one has an extra dose of personality for players to enjoy. Mauga is a Samoan tank with a heavy backstory and powerful abilities. The announcement came during BlizzCon 2023 and Mauga was playable for that weekend only as a limited-time bonus trial run that was designed to go along with the event. Luckily, anyone who missed out doesn't have long to wait, as both Mauga and his guns are being added to the game permanently in just a few weeks.

People who play videogames want "new content literally almost every single day", according to Blizzard president Mike Ybarra - indeed, "they want new stuff every day, every hour". I do not want new stuff every day, every hour, Mike. Frankly, the idea makes me want to burn my possessions and go spend the rest of my life under a pine tree.

At BlizzCon 2023's opening ceremony, Blizzard announced Mauga as the 39th hero to be added to Overwatch 2 with the upcoming Season 8. A damage-based tank hailing from Samoa, Mauga was available to try both at home and at the event itself; we played a few games and discussed our first impressions here.

Blizzard recently introduced its 39th Hero to its multiplayer shooterOverwatch 2, in the form of Mauga, a tall, thick-set Samoan tank who, players have noted, looks rather like Pixar’s portrayal of the Polynesian demigod Maui in its animated film Moana. Well, it appears there’s more of a link between the two than just a passing resemblance, as Mauga directly references Maui in his voice lines.

Blizzard revealed the latest hero to join the ever-growing roster of its shooter Overwatch 2 at Blizzcon 2023. During an interview at the convention, Polygon got more details about Mauga, what players can expect from him, and the process of creating a new tank.

Warcraft Wiki has posted a summary of yesterday's BlizzCon group interview with Morgan Day which includes more details on Warbands, support specs and open world gearing! Warcraft Wiki Group Interview

World of Warcraft Senior Gameplay Software Engineer Karazaa has clarified that Druids will also be able to use dynamic flying with their Flight Form in The War Within. The developer further stated that switching between dynamic and static flight styles would be seamless, requiring only that the player be on the ground, but not dismounted.

During a group interview with Associate Design Director Maria Hamilton and Lead World Artist Kristi Moray at BlizzCon 2023, we've learned that the three expansion Worldsoul Saga is set to conclude before 2030!

Mauga is large and ferociously in charge. ’s newest tank hails from Samoa and is a force to be reckoned with, a high-damage brawler wielding two chainguns and one of the game’s most intimidating new ultimates, Cage Fight.

Much to gamers' delight, the BlizzCon 2023 is currently on. Blizzard Entertainment's annual convention has finally returned to an in-person event this year and is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center, US. Among the various announcements and reveals Overwatch 2 was a major highlight. Fans of the popular online game are in for a treat as a new hero, Mauga, has been announced. The new hero is a tank hero, unlike the regular mold of Overwatch 2 heroes. The hero will be introduced officially in season 8, but there is a way for players to try him out before that. Let us take a closer look to know his abilities, ultimate, and how to try him out.

During Blizzard's opening ceremony at Blizzcon 2023, first details were shared on what's coming in season 8 and beyond in Overwatch 2. Among the plethora of new content is a trio of new heroes. While the new heroes each fit into the Tank, Support, and Damage roles, only the newest Tank role, Mauga, was given a full look at his upcoming kit. While onsite at Blizzcon 2023, we went hands-on with the dual chaingun-wielding Samoan in live gameplay on Xbox Series X.

Three new heroes and a new PvP game mode for Overwatch 2 were announced at this year's BlizzCon opening ceremony.

BlizzCon has officially begun! We're about to kick off the first of two Overwatch 2 Livestreams, this one focused on a Deep Dive — read below for our breakdown of this livestream! Not everyone has the luxury of taking time out of their day to listen, though — and that's where Wowhead has you covered! We're liveblogging critical updates and summaries in this article during the stream, so settle in, refresh often, and read on to learn more about the future of Overwatch 2! BlizzCon 2023 Opening Ceremony Summary BlizzCon 2023 Broadcast Schedule

Blizzard Entertainment’s BlizzCon is back and in-person for the first time in four years. BlizzCon 2023 runs Nov. 3-4 in Anaheim, but Blizzard fans can watch the show from anywhere, with two days of live broadcasts.

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At Blizzcon 2023, Blizzard annouced Overwatch 2’s new heroes, its brand new Clash mode and upcoming seasonal themes for 2024.

BlizzCon 2023 has officially kicked off and its opening ceremony is currently underway. This first presentation is promised to be filled with the "biggest reveals, Diablo announcements, and panel discussions from Warcraft and Overwatch."

BlizzCon 2023 kicks off today, and during the show’s opening ceremony, we were given a first peek at Overwatch 2’s new Samoan hero (the 39th in total) Mauga. A muscle-bound Tank character, Mauga wields a pair of chainguns and sounds like he’s going to be pretty hard to stop in the right hands. You can get a first peek at Mauga in action, below.

Overwatch 2's newest hero, Mauga, scheduled to release in Season 8, has just been announced at Blizzcon and there's a lot for fans to look forward to. 

A new hero is coming to Overwatch 2 next month. Mauga, the game’s next tank-class hero, will join the Overwatch roster with season 8 and will be the game’s 39th playable character, according to a post on the Nintendo Switch eShop news channel.

Gamers aren’t known for their stoic, stony silence when something meets their ire.

Blizzard Entertainment’s latest season for Overwatch 2 is now live and brings a little evil to the forefront. Rise of Darkness introduces a new Control map in Samoa, but its main attraction is the return of Halloween Terror, the seasonal co-op PvE event. Instead of Junkenstein’s Revenge, players embark on the Trials of Sanctuary in collaboration with Diablo 4.

October has arrived, and with it, a new seasonal event will be launching to Overwatch 2. The Halloween Terror 2023 event will be kicking off this year, with returning game modes such as Junkenstein’s Revenge, Wrath of the Bridge, and the arrival of a new game mode called Trials of Sanctuary.

Blizzard Entertainment’s launch trailer for Overwatch 2 Season 7: Rise of Darkness debuted recently, revealing the new Halloween-themed content and skins. Instead of Junkenstein’s Revenge, the main attraction is Trials of Sanctuary, a new PvE mode created in collaboration with Diablo 4. Check it out below.

It's spooky season for Blizzard's FPS, and that means Halloween-themed events and skins.

With the news of the upcoming Season 7 dropping for Overwatch 2, there are some hints as to what’s coming in the Season after that one. Overwatch 2 fans online speculate that Mauga is going to be the next Tank hero coming to Season 8. This is due to the latest map Samoa leaving hints to the next new hero.

Season 7 begins next Tuesday, and we’re bringing a frightening amount of new content and a seasonal theme that is darker than ever before! We’re introducing a new Blizzard crossover game mode in Trials of Sanctuary, the Halloween Terror 2023 event, and a hot new control map featuring the tropical island of Samoa. We’re also bringing a massive balance update, including a reworked ability kit for Sombra, and new changes to the Route 66 Map! Keep reading to find out what Overwatch 2: The Rise of Darkness has in store.

Overwatch 2’s seventh season will be a big one, despite not featuring a new hero. Season 7, or “Rise of Darkness” as Blizzard is calling the new season of content, will add a new Control map, a big Diablo-themed crossover, and a new Mythic skin for Hanzo — completing the Shimada clan Mythic skin trifecta.

Overwatch 2 Season 7 is almost upon us, and this time, the season lines up with the spookiest holiday of them all. 

With the big Invasion update in the rearview mirror, Blizzard is now preparing to launch Overwatch 2 Season 7, entitled “The Rise of Darkness,” which will be packed with spooky new content, although unfortunately, no new hero. The headlining feature is Trials of Sanctuary, a new Diablo IV crossover co-op survival mode that sees players go up against Moira cosplaying as Lilith. Players can also look forward to a rework for Sombra, new map set on the island of Samoa, and more. Check out a trailer for Season 7, below.

Season 7 of Overwatch 2 is incoming on October 10, and like every new Overwatch season, comes with a huge content drop for players to enjoy. Fitting for Halloween, Overwatch 2 has a spooky “Rise of Darkness” theme, a gothic and twisted theme accompanied by a returning PvE mode, new skins (including a collaboration with Diablo 4 — hello, Lilith Moira), and a brand new map named Samoa which seems to be the origin point for a highly teased and potentially playable character.

Overwatch 2’s next season, known as Rise of Darkness, starts Oct. 10, Blizzard Entertainment confirmed Monday. At least some of the content coming during this spooky season will be themed around another Blizzard franchise, Diablo. That will include a new skin for Moira modeled after Diablo 4’s Lilith and what appears to be a new version of the Junkenstein’s Revenge game mode set in a slice of Blizzard World.

The Bonny Patch overhauls sailing and naval gameplay in Humankind and adds the Caribbean Pirates. The brand new Cultures of Oceania DLC expands the world with six new cultures, new Wonders, and much more.

Have you heard the good word? Peacock’s Twisted Metalshow is quite fun.

As we’ve noted on the website previously, we’re in a bit of a “gaming renaissance” regarding the adaptations that have been brought to life in live-action recently. Movies and TV shows have been producing some quality content, and many hope it will continue. The irony is that to almost “counter-balance” the very serious video game adaptation we got from HBO at the beginning of the year, Peacock is about to drop a very unserious video game adaptation via Twisted Metal. The cast has been doing various interviews to highlight the adaptation, including Samoa Joe, who portrays Sweet Tooth, the series’ most famous character.

While its development was not the easiest for various reasons, AEW Fight Forever was finally released in late June, and those who have played it have enjoyed it. They dug the arcade-style gameplay, the hilarity that some matches can have, and more. But most importantly, they enjoy being able to play as many of their favorite members of the AEW roster, including characters like Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, Jon Moxley, Hikaru Shida, Kris Statlander, Jade Cargill, and more. But as many fairly note, a large part of the AEW isn’t in the game, including many who are “current stars” with the company.

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