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Eichenwalde, the first new map in Overwatch, has now wended its way from the PTR to the live servers. The German castle brings a unique flavour of attack and defence to the game’s Hybrid mode, affording defenders the opportunity to rain hell from on high and attackers the opportunity to flank like never before. Its stone walls are an inspiring blend of mechanics and aesthetics; a feat which is far harder than it sounds, but one which Blizzard, more than almost any game developer out there, is equipped to deliver.
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[Industry news] Games for Change and Tencent Games expand Raising Good Gamers with new programme to help families navigate positive play in video games
Games for Change, in partnership with Tencent Games, today announced the launch of a new programme that builds on the Raising Good Gamers initiative, designed to help families engage more confidently with the role video games play in young people’s lives. With 3.3 billion people playing video games worldwide, video gaming is now a central part of everyday life - reinforcing the need for more informed, evidence‑based and balanced dialogue around play.