Overwatch is out next week, bringing Blizzard’s much-anticipated Hero Shooter to retail – and also ending the godawful withdrawal that long-time beta players have been experiencing. Yes, you’ll be able to raise ice walls as Mei, six-shot an entire group of people dead as McCree and Turret your way to victory as Bastion again soon.
Perhaps you didn’t play the open beta and wonder what all the fuss is about. Perhaps you did, but just want to spend an evening in the company of like-minded gamers who’re excited about Overwatch. If you’re in Johannesburg or its surrounds, you can. Next week – at 6Pm on Tuesday evening in Northern Johannesburg, there’s a launch event for Blizzards shooter – and we’re giving you and a friend the chance to join us.
We’ve got spots for three people and their plus ones to attend the Overwatch launch. All you need to do is tell us who your favourite Overwatch character is in the comments right here. Add in why it is that they tickle your fancy, and we’ll add you to the random draw which will take place on Monday 23 May.
There will be food and drinks and of course, PC’s and consoles set up to play some Overwatch. One or two or (more!) of us will be there too, so come say hi! And then, show us how much better at Overwatch you are than us.
Last Updated: May 18, 2016
Admiral Chief Protector
May 18, 2016 at 13:40
YUSSSSSSSS
Admiral Chief Protector
May 18, 2016 at 13:42
Pharah, she will protect the innocent
Admiral Chief Protector
May 18, 2016 at 13:42
PC’s to play with? NIIIIIIICE
Cat
May 18, 2016 at 13:46
I really enjoyed playing with D.VA very fun game.
Admiral Chief Protector
May 18, 2016 at 14:09
So far it looks like only Cat will join me
HvR
May 18, 2016 at 14:10
Strictly speaking didn’t stick to the rules though
Raptor Rants
May 18, 2016 at 14:10
Urr… I didn’t play? Sooooo…. The one with the gun?
Admiral Chief Protector
May 18, 2016 at 14:12
So Genji then?
…:p
Raptor Rants
May 18, 2016 at 14:28
Ok. I’ll go with that answer. Because… Urrr….. Pew pew?
Admiral Chief Protector
May 18, 2016 at 14:42
WRONG, GENJI HAS NO GUN!
Raptor Rants
May 18, 2016 at 14:46
Or does he? *waggles all the things*
HvR
May 18, 2016 at 14:14
Winston because he looks like the kind of laid back Cape Town ape that would give away exclusive launch events tickets to ensure regular get a win for a change
Admiral Chief Protector
May 18, 2016 at 14:15
^This guy
😀
HvR
May 18, 2016 at 14:17
And just because I like upsetting sensitive people.
Tracer because …
https://media.giphy.com/media/10ARuNQ49ZdSg0/giphy.gif
Admiral Chief Protector
May 18, 2016 at 14:18
I’ve been staring at this for a while now, and I cannot figure out what song he is playing???!!?!?!!?!?
HvR
May 18, 2016 at 14:25
That FPB news got my inner libertarian so riled up I sommer going to where my “protect my sport shootign right shirt” for the rest of the day.
And any SJW beware you going to get it.
And now I see government also want to increase legal drinking age to 21 and set in stricter alcohol sale laws.
Raptor Rants
May 18, 2016 at 14:29
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 18, 2016 at 14:32
I would’ve gone with Boney M – Little Drummer Boy.
justlikemo
May 18, 2016 at 18:30
Man o man, when was the last time I heard this!
HairyEwok
May 19, 2016 at 09:41
The song of HvR people.
Tracy Benson
May 18, 2016 at 14:14
Haha, Tracer because her name sounds like my name 😛
Ottokie
May 18, 2016 at 14:17
Lucio! because healing is bestest… Also I need a break from WP xD
Ottokie
May 18, 2016 at 14:32
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CitiuAlUoAAk9pY.jpg
HairyEwok
May 19, 2016 at 09:44
This made me laugh way too much, especially if you read the bottom in a Hanzo voice XD
Kromas untamed
May 18, 2016 at 14:39
D.va or bust!
Morne Nell
May 18, 2016 at 17:20
Hammer because o wait…..
justlikemo
May 18, 2016 at 18:29
Genji does it for me, i guess I love all the offense characters
Seamus
May 18, 2016 at 19:22
Mercy, she looks out for the weak 😉
Seamus01
May 18, 2016 at 19:28
Mercy, she looks out for the strong 😉
Zander Boshoff
May 19, 2016 at 07:03
Mery! one well placed bastion with support and the other team has problems
HairyEwok
May 19, 2016 at 09:40
Hanzo… The ultimate embodiment of loyalty and brotherhood.
Hendrik Grobler
May 19, 2016 at 11:22
I really enjoyed playing Junkrat in the open beta. He is great at defending choke points while not putting himself into too much danger. Has really good mobility and burst damage too.
Craig Leader
May 19, 2016 at 11:26
Torbjörn, he is a complete package, long range (normal shoot), shotgun (alternate fire), hammer for close quarters and then just the turret. What more do you need to lock down a point
Dane
May 19, 2016 at 11:28
Tracer, obv.
Nerororawrz
May 21, 2016 at 10:42
Reaper. Because of how edgy he is