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Overwatch fans revolt over Blizzard’s plan to lock heroes behind battle pass
Overwatch (opens in new tab) fans are furious that one of the original game’s promises will be broken in the upcoming sequel. For a brief period of time last week—long enough for the internet to take notice—the $40 Watchpoint Pack, which includes access to Overwatch 2’s season one battle pass, exclusive skins, and a heap of the game’s new in-game currency, included a line (opens in new tab) that said premium battle pass owners “automatically receive access to Overwatch’s latest hero Kiriko (opens in new tab)!” Blizzard VP and commercial leader on Overwatch Jon Spector responded (opens in new tab) to the listing on Twitter, clarifying that new heroes will…
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Here’s what you fans had to say in the annual New England Sports Survey
Sports News Channel Media & Market Research once again asked local fans about their favorite teams, coaches, and media personalities. The Celtics were voted the local team closest to winning a title — not surprising, since they were conference champions this year. .MATTHEW J LEE/GLOBE STAFF I’m never quite sure how much credence to give to the annual New England Sports Survey, which is conducted by Sudbury-based Channel Media & Market Research. In its quest to gauge fans’ opinions and perspective on Boston teams, athletes, and media personalities, it sometimes comes up with some … well, let’s call them perplexing results. And the questions themselves sometimes have errors, such as…
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Fans Encouraged to Review Updated University Bag Policies for Athletics Events
Story Links UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Athletics advises fans to review the University’s updated clear bag policy for attending athletics venues during the 2022-23 season. The University’s policy has undergone several revisions. In an effort to make the clear bag policy more fan friendly, and to align with policies in place for large events around the country, the size of allowed bags has increased. Clear tote bags, which can be sized 12′” x 6″ x 12″ or smaller, will be permitted beginning this fall. In addition, a 4″ x 6″ x 1″ small clutch or wristlet will continue to be permissible. Beaver Stadium,…
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Tennessee football fans will see Neyland Stadium upgrades for 2022
From new social decks to another way to see crucial replays, fans can get a whole new game day experience when they step inside Neyland Stadium for Tennessee football’s season opener Thursday. There are still a few unfinished elements of the renovation, which began at the end of last season, but the stadium is ready for fans as the Vols face Ball State (7 p.m. ET, SEC Network). Like to sit? Like to stand? Big changes in two new areas bring a swanky feel to one of the largest college football stadiums in the country. Here are five things you need to know about what changes to expect before you sit down (or stand up) for kickoff. Neyland Stadium’s Lower…
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Halo Infinite Fans Fight Over Gun Not Yet In The Game
I can’t wait to see how low my teammate Zack’s accuracy is with this thing.Image: 343 Industries In the year since it’s been publicly playable, the multiplayer shooter Halo Infinite hasn’t received a single new weapon. But if recent leaks are to be believed, a new gun—the so-called bandit rifle, which looks a lot like the DMR from prior Halo games—could join Infinite’s armory soon. Naturally, players are already up in arms over it. Halo Infinite’s free-to-play multiplayer mode, first launched with a series of betas and later in the fall as a full release, is based on a seasonal model, with new maps, modes, and cosmetics (some free, some…
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TCNJ Releases Indoor Sports COVID Policies, Masked Fans Welcomed
Story Links EWING, N.J. – Fans of TCNJ indoor winter sports teams will have the ability to cheer on the Lions in person as the institution has released its COVID-19 indoor sports policy. In accordance with The College of New Jersey campus policy, the rules below must be followed to attend indoor winter sporting events for the 2021-2022 season. These rules are in effect immediately and will be enforced beginning with the men’s basketball tip-off tournament on Nov. 12-13. The policy applies to all on-campus events for men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and wrestling. · Masks must be worn at all times…
