Overwatch Switch Release Telling Of Blizzard's Future
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Overwatch Switch Release Will Be Very Telling For The Future Of Blizzard
The future of Overwatch as a whole remains unclear. Overwatch came out on Switch at the same time #BoycottBlizzard was trending and its future remains unclear. Customers are still upset over Blizzard's recent controversy, and Blizzcon had protestors lining up at the doors. The people inside during the event were a bit more amiable and took Blizzard's "official apology" with grace, but there were still a few moments where the speaker paused for clapping and got none. In addition, it's unclear what the official apology was about - the was so divisive that Congress weighed in, yet even after the apology, it remains in effect. Via: gameinformer.com The question remains, then, what was the apology for? "I hope it's clear how committed we are to everyone's right to express themselves, in all kinds of ways and all kinds of places," Blizzard president J. Allen Brack said. Yet expressing himself is what got player, Blitzchung, banned, with . It's very likely Blizzard is just upset they got caught. The apology is so vague that it could be referring to everything. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY The new hashtag # trending at the time of the Switch release could cause very few players to jump online. For an online-only game, this poses a problem. Ratings on performance has been mixed, but a difference in frame rate can make or break the competitive scene. The Switch version , so even with the added benefit of playing on-the-go, it might not be the best choice for anyone that wants to be blindsided by lag. The PS4 and PC versions, in comparison, can manage 60 FPS. Thankfully, the price isn't too much of a hurdle. The Switch version of Overwatch clocks in at $40 and includes five legendary hero skins, a Switch online membership for three months, and some added goodies. The same edition on the PS4 costs around the same price. All that remains is if players who don't have Overwatch and know of Blizzard's recent decisions will jump into the fray, or stay on the sidelines. After all, choosing not to play an owned game is a lot easier than spending money to support bad practices. In the eyes of the public, Blizzard may be on thin ice, or it may be fine once the next controversy comes along.