Watching Blizzard: Today came and went exactly like a wrecking ball (Patreon)

If you have a problem with that headline, all I can say is that Anne started it. But if you don’t understand what I’m talking about, we should probably get on to the news. Here’s what happened today.

Meet Hammond the space hamster

• That’s right. He’s the newest Overwatch hero and he’s a space hamster. I am not making this up, because how could you just make up a space hamster? It’s too ridiculous to make up and therefore it must be true.

But Hammond isn’t called Hammond… instead he’s Wrecking Ball

• After all, who would take a space hamster seriously? Hammond had to come up with an awesomely intimidating name (as well as build himself a robot fighting suit) to survive in the wild world of Junkertown.
• And so now you understand the headline. Was it worth it?

Oops. The new animated empowered Artifact screen could cause seizures

• Fortunately, there’s already an add-on to fix it. So if you’re sensitive to flashing lights,please play it safe and install it before upgrading your Artifact.

And speaking of Artifacts…

• You know how yesterday your Artifact upgraded to level 126? Today it’s 127. Have fun storming the castle, everyone!

You can now sell all of those AP items taking up space in your bags!

• Just don’t think about all the gold you could have made stashing them away.

Soon, you won’t be able to switch gear in Mythic+ dungeons

• And Mitch thinks it’s stupid. (And, for once, I find myself agreeing with him.)

Raynor and Azmodan are getting much-needed reworks in Heroes of the Storm

• At long last, these two launch day heroes are getting a makeover. But while Raynor sounds like he’ll be a more interesting, more active hero Azmodan seems to be ditching his laning ability. Good luck with that, Azmodan players, because you might need it.
• And whenever I mention Azmodan, I am morally obligated to link this video.

Looking forward to playing a Priest in Battle for Azeroth?

• Rachelle has a run-down of what leveling as Discipline will be like in the next expansion.

That’s all for now, folks. I’m currently taking bets on whether tomorrow is packed with more news or whether the Blizzard team decides to take Friday off. Really, it could go either way.

Until then, this is Liz, signing off.