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- #33: Double Tap the TriggerMezza and Crashtag from Double Tap join Mikey on this week’s episode of Watchpoint Radio. It’s light week on news, but we still have a little bit of what’s going on in the community. We talk about the possibility of 3v3 competitive, and what Jeff Kaplan posted on the forums regarding some unique design decisions about the about the 3v3 game mode. We also dive into the data that got released involving some Sombra voice lines and what that could mean for getting more info on our heroes back story through the voice lines. What could the mysterious Arena voice line from Athena could be? We, also discuss if the Overwatch holiday theme is legit and if that means that the holiday event is right around the corner.As always we listen to our viewers and read a viewer question. This time the question revolves around a getting bigger stars to voice act for the game. Would it be a good thing to get big Hollywood names involved? We also ring in the new season 3 and what that could mean for people. Will the matchmaking hold up or will this be another season 2 debacle? Only time will tell. All that and more on this episode of Watchpoint Radio!
Episode URL: http://mash4.me/1ph
Show Twitter: twitter.com/watchpointradioHosts:
Mikey Kenneytwitter.com/KeyLockMVPJeremiah Wardtwitter.com/mezzafgcAndres Mirandestwitter.com/CrashtagVSThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 7 min - #32: Symmetra is Here to Restore OrderThe day has finally arrived. Symmetra has been updated on the PTR, and at that moment you could hear the cries of thousands of Genji mains at once. Symmetra’s new kit is no joke, and in an Overwatch first, she now has two ultimates! We discuss what’s different with Symmetra and what that means for the game and meta. Also, with competitive season 2 coming to a close this week and season 3 on the horizon, we discuss some changes that should be made to competitive mode to improve it for everyone. In the past we discussed the downsides of the current group SR gap, and Blizzard has also admitted to messing up the placement system at the beginning of this season. Even with those fixed, there are still quite a few issues that need to be addressed.Additionally, we had a lot of user feedback last week. We talk about some disagreements the audience had with what we said about Sombra’s damage, changes to leveling, and why the latest nerfs and buffs were really about not forcing players to learn the game.
Episode URL: http://mash4.me/1pe
Show Twitter: twitter.com/watchpointradioHosts:
Jarret Reddingtwitter.com/jaastradamusJason Bondtwitter.com/_EmeryPFMikey Kenneytwitter.com/KeyLockMVPThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 38 min - #31: Overwatch 1.5.0.2 #MakeTurretsGreatAgainJust ahead of the next free to play weekend, Blizzard drops Patch 1.5.0.2 for Overwatch. The patch not only brings the long awaited Sombra, but single hero quick play, and a new arcade mode that has the potential to bring great new game modes to Overwatch. Surprisingly, however, the patch also pushed through all of the changes to character balance that was on the PTR. Jaa and Mikey aren’t so pleased with this. While certain characters (like Torbjorn) got some much needed attention, other characters feel like they were adjusted simply because many in the community cannot adapt to playing them (or against them) properly.We will talk about why D.Va, Solider: 76, Lucio, and Zarya didn’t need to be touched. We will also discuss what this patch means for the community, and if it can help the console Overwatch community grow again. Also, now that Quick Play is single hero pick, isn’t it time to revert the changes to turrets (both Torbjorn and Symmetra) on console? Let’s #MakeTurretsGreatAgain.
Episode URL: http://mash4.me/1p9
Show Twitter: twitter.com/watchpointradioHosts:
Jarret Reddingtwitter.com/jaastradamusMikey Kenneytwitter.com/KeyLockMVPThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 31 min - #30: Blizzcon BlessingsBlizzcon just wrapped up, and it’s safe to say that all Blizzard fans walked away with something they enjoyed. Of course we are focusing on Overwatch here, and even though Sombra was no surprise, Blizzard still managed to surprise us with new maps, game modes, and to the glee of many, solo pick quick play. Besides announcements, the Overwatch team provides some insight into Sombra, her abilities, and where she came from. The Play by Sound panel provided great insight into why you should be wearing headphones, and even teaching Jaa and Bond a few things they didn’t realize.Finally, the Q&A panel for Overwatch helps provide some insight on some of the cool stuff we missed out on, like Reaper picking up souls so Mercy couldn’t rez them. Jaa would really like that to come back, but Mikey might disagree. That and more on this week’s episode of Watchpoint Radio.
Episode URL: http://mash4.me/1p4
Show Twitter: twitter.com/watchpointradioHosts:
Jarret Reddingtwitter.com/jaastradamusJason Bondtwitter.com/_EmeryPFThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 33 min - Special Events #: Blizzcon 2016 Wrap-upJarret from Watchpoint Radio and Nick, Rei, and Eric from WoW! Talk! got together to discuss all the Blizzard news and happenings from Blizzcon 2016. Jarret talks extensively about Overwatch and his thoughts on the announced Arcade. Sombra was announced, as was the Overwatch League, which appears to be the next iteration of Major League Gaming. Then, the gang talks about the World of Warcraft announcements. In his first appearance as lead game designer, Ion Hazzikostas did a great job revealing the future of the game and showing the direction he is leading it. Eric is happy that flying was confirmed for patch 7.2, and the gang discusses the different class mounts revealed.Nick is glad that a plan was released showing a path from 7.1.5 through 7.3, although he is concerned that he will never get to playing his alts. They also discuss the Hearthstone announcement for Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, as well as Varian and Ragnaros being revealed for Heroes of the Storm with an awesome cinematic. Starcraft II is getting some AI and Jarret is concerned this will lead to bad things. Diablo is getting retro-content in the form of Diablo I remade in Diablo III. Finally, Nick discusses the most important announcement made this Blizzcon, regarding the return of one of Blizzard's founders, Allen Adham.
Episode URL: http://mash4.me/1p2
Show Twitter: twitter.com/watchpointradioHosts:
Nick Zielenkievicztwitter.com/WookieeBHJarret Reddingtwitter.com/jaastradamusRei Lioutwitter.com/BishounennoMikoEric KnutsonThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 32 min - #29: Is it the Player, or the Game?It’s no secret that we’re not huge fans of what we’ve seen in the pro-scene recently, but is the problem the players, or the game itself? Mikey and Bond couldn’t make this recording so Jaa roped in Mezza from Double Tap to come and discuss a few topics with him. While most know Mezza for his role on Double Tap and in the FGC, he’s also been playing Overwatch with more of a pro-competitive mindset. He brings a bit of a different perspective than you would normally hear on this show. We also get into more Sombra tease this week with some new ARG/Lore posts. We are tired of it already, Blizzard. At least we won’t have to wait much longer because Blizzcon 2016 is right around the corner.We also dig into how we felt about the Halloween Terror event. We don’t get into our data results from the stream, but in case you missed it, Jaa wasn’t too happy with his yield. We discus troll picks, and what they really are. Some people think it’s just when you pick certain characters like Symmetra or Torbjorn, but it goes a bit deeper than that. Finally, after saying he would do it for two weeks, we finally go over some tips on how to better play Reinhardt. All that and more on this episode of Watchpoint radio.
Episode URL: http://mash4.me/1ow
Show Twitter: twitter.com/watchpointradioHosts:
Jarret Reddingtwitter.com/jaastradamusJeremiah Wardtwitter.com/mezzafgcThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 39 min - #28: The Good, the Bad, and the PTRBlizzard dropped a huge update on the PTR last week that STILL wasn’t Sombra. Big balance changes to many characters. Some welcome, some not, and some are just puzzling. You may think we need to take it easy, but remember, Blizzard has made questionable changes to characters before that felt unneeded (R.I.P. console Symmetra). We also got some confirmation from Blizzard on something WPR listeners already knew: Placement Matches were broken. Turns out that the system they used for season 2 filtered way too many players into Gold and Platinum, as well as placing players higher than they should have been.The PTR is testing the new placement system Overwatch is hoping to use in Competitive Season 3, so we talk a bit about those changes to help those falling Diamond players… and gloat a little. We also got a bit more information on how MMR affects SR gain/loss, and while it did help us dig a bit deeper into how SR works, it also left behind some new questions. Additionally, are console players being treated like second-class citizens by Blizzard? At least one forum user thinks so, but at least he got a reply from Jeff. We discuss all this and more on this episode of Watchpoint Radio.
Episode URL: http://mash4.me/1oq
Show Twitter: twitter.com/watchpointradioHosts:
Jarret Reddingtwitter.com/jaastradamusMikey Kenneytwitter.com/KeyLockMVPThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 44 min - #27: The Meta is not GospelTroll of the year award goes to Blizzard, as they have successfully trolled millions of their fans by NOT releasing any information on Sombra once amomentincrime.com was complete. Lots of hurt feelings and a sea of salt if you visit the Overwatch forums right now. If you not too crushed by that news, join us as we discuss the latest data on the pro-competitive meta from the OW Open. We dig in a bit and talk about how this data may affect you in Competitive Mode. We also get into why you shouldn’t necessarily be clinging to the pro-meta in Competitive Mode.Sure, if you’re playing with the same team of six every time you hop in to comp, it may work out. However, odds are you’re not. Please remember the pro-meta only works if EVERYONE is in on it. Trying to force players into it with stubborn picks isn’t the best way to handle the situation. Your best tool in competitive mode Overwatch is communication, and using that communication to be able to adapt not only to the people you’re playing against, but also the people you’re playing with. We also discuss why it’s a good idea to be proficient in many characters, versus putting all of your chips in one.We also get back to audience comments and questions, and continue our discussion on how to make Zenyatta’s alt-fire more useful. That and more on this episode of Watchpoint Radio.
Episode URL: http://mash4.me/1om
Show Twitter: twitter.com/watchpointradioHosts:
Jarret Reddingtwitter.com/jaastradamusMikey Kenneytwitter.com/KeyLockMVPJason Bondtwitter.com/_EmeryPFThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 42 min - #26: Overwatch Halloween Party and the Fault in Competitive MatchmakingEven though it was leaked a bit early (just like everything else these days), the Halloween event is live in Overwatch. Heroes will enjoy new skins, emotes, highlight intros, a new brawl, and more. The brawl may be more than meets the eye, however, as this may just be a prototype for something Blizzard is cooking up. In the most recent developer update, Jeff Kaplan tells us that they are working on new map and game mode prototypes; perhaps this is a preview of things to come. In that same developer update we got some information on the changes coming to Symmetra, which was a bit concerning, because it definitely sounds like Blizzard isn’t sure what to do with her. Just a thought, maybe do nothing.We also discuss Jarret’s findings regarding competitive matchmaking. While many factors contribute to the current state of competitive mode, we are going to imagine for about 10 minutes that placement matches and SR gain/loss is working perfectly. Taking that into consideration, we still found a surprising flaw in the system, but we’re not sure if Blizzard is ready to do what it takes to fix it. We also dig into patch notes and a very promising Sombra leak, as well as our normal shenanigans on this episode of Watchpoint Radio.
Episode URL: http://mash4.me/1oh
Show Twitter: twitter.com/watchpointradioHosts:
Jarret Reddingtwitter.com/jaastradamusJason Bondtwitter.com/_EmeryPFMikey Kenneytwitter.com/KeyLockMVPThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord1 hr 45 min - #25: Blame Your Placement Matches... Maybe?Things are still pretty quiet on the Overwatch front, but that doesn’t mean the show stops. Last week Jarret told everyone that he is gathering SR data on season 2 matches in a few different areas. He’s not ready to commit to anything yet, but based on early findings he things that your placement matches may be the cause of your high SR loss when losing matches. According to Jeff Kaplan, when the system believes you should win a match, but you lose, you’re punished a bit harder than when you lose an even match up. If this is still the case, and your placement matches placed you too low, perhaps being placed too low based on placement matches is throwing off the SR system. A bit too early to tell, but we discuss it.We also talk a bit more about tweaking crosshairs and discuss some of the feedback the audience has given us on it. We also dig a bit more into Sombra speculation and what her abilities could possibly be. You’ll also hear about a few bugs, and some Halloween event speculation. That and more on this episode of Watchpoint Radio.
Episode URL: http://mash4.me/1oc
Show Twitter: twitter.com/watchpointradioHosts:
Jarret Reddingtwitter.com/jaastradamusJason Bondtwitter.com/_EmeryPFThank you for listening to a Mash Those Buttons podcast! You can keep up with all of our podcasts in the following locations.
Website: mashthosebuttons.com
Twitter: twitter.com/themashnetworkDiscord: mash.gg/discord55 min
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Watchpoint Radio is Mash Those Buttons weekly podcast dedicated to Overwatch and its community. Join us as we talk news, gameplay, strategy, events, and what’s going on in the community.