In the Lab this week we bring on another guest because we’re going deep yet again, this time with Pharah! We brought on a top 100 NA Pharah, Deathy, to help us break down learning the hero! Buckle up and put on your jet packs because we’re taking this show to the skies!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Game Night Update! 8pm-11pm EDT May 26th
• Keyboard Giveaway for Patrons at the game night!
• Blizzcon 2017 Tickets--still looking for tickets!

News & Blue Posts:

• The Nexus Challenge - last week!
  • Week 1: 5 Heroes Matches (AI, QP, Ranked) Oni Genji Skin, Oni Spray, Oni Icon
  • Week 2: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) Officer DVa Skin
  • Week 3: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) Officer DVa Spray, Player
  • Week 4: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) 10 Loot boxes (normal)
• Destiny 2 Joins the PC Blizzard Roster
• End of Season 4 announced! May 29th - 0:00 UTC
• May 28th 5:00pm PDT//8:00pm EDT
• Shorter Off-Season time than usual
• Overwatch Anniversary Event Announced! May 23 to June 12
• Sneak Peak at 3 Arena Maps
• Sneak Peak at New Voice Lines
• Sneak Peak at Dance Emotes
• Skins Leak: Possible Skins
• Free OW Weekend May 26-29
• Overwatch Art Book Available for Pre-order

Pharah Discussion:

• General Gameplan on Pharah
• How to utilize mobility as Pharah (jet pack, hovering, concussive blast, rocket jumps
• Engaging and Disengaging with Phara
• When to choose Pharah/When to switch off Pharah
• Pharah fitting in the team com
• Matching up Pharah with and against other Heroes
• Good Hero combinations
• Target Priorities?
• Heroes that give you trouble?
  • How do you work with your Healers?
  • Working with Mercy
• Ultimate: Barrage Usage
• Playing Safe vs Playing Aggressive
• Mid-air Dogfighting

Reference Links:

• Grant from the Intro: Twitter, Soundcloud
• Omnic Meta: PC vs Console Hero Use AND PC S4:W11 Roundup
• Secret link: 23 OW Voice Actors in real life!
• Bonus link: OW Yearbook Fan Art

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

• Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Matt V, MILK, RcCrispy, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Svornair, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.
• New Patrons this week (7 NEW): RoadtoSwole, Michael Crits, Quincy K, Randy D, Saitama, Dan, & David L

Omnic Lab Links:

• Twitter, Facebook, Patreon
• Discord: discord.me/omniclab
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.omniclab.com
• iTunes, Google Play Music, Youtube
• Twitch, RSS, MERCH
• Full Extended Show Notes
• Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen
• Andres: audioblender.studio, Twitter
• Deathy: Twitter