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Heroes Needed

001 - Here Comes a New Challenger

Season 1, Ep. 1
In our first episode of Heroes Needed, Dave and Richard discuss what brought them to Overwatch and the heroes that have worked (or not) for them so far. They also discuss some specific gaming terminology, the Overwatch League and why everyone should be a Philadelphia Fusion fan. Character dialogue used courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment.

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  • 2. 002 - Reducing Friction

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    In this episode of Heroes Needed, Dave and Richard chat about the new heroes that they've made themselves try and what they've learned about their own playstyles. Other topics include Mercy's charity skin release, hardware configurations and whether Doomfist gets the love he deserves. Character dialogue used courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment.
  • 3. 003 - A League of Their Own

    40:05
    Episode 3 takes Dave and Richard deep into the territory of the Overwatch League, starting with a discussion of league news (a little outdated now, but still). Through the conversation they touch on the concept of snowballing, players' physical and mental health and the Blizzard Arena's home field advantage. Speculation is also had on the Overwatch League's potential growth with expansion teams and where they might fit best.
  • 4. 004 - He Came in Like a Wrecking Ball

    38:22
    In this episode, Dave and Richard contemplate the madness that is a hamster in a mech, Wrecking Ball, and his addition to the PTR. They also discuss the hero selection screen revamp and team composition as well as competition, fairness and respect with the addition of the new Find a Group and Endorsement systems. Dave and Richard also make their first predictions for the first-ever Overwatch League Playoff Season (spoilers: Dave wants the Fusion to win everything).
  • 5. 005 - Wrecking All Expectations

    39:21
    In this episode, Richard and Dave discuss Wrecking Ball and the first impressions having now played Blizzard's newest hero in the PTR (the title might sound negative, but it's quite the opposite), the incredible detail of the character and level design and their excitement over the upcoming Overwatch World Cup. They also cover their favourite and least favourite maps and discuss the meaning of the term 'peeling'.
  • 6. 006 - A Clicking of Heads

    39:35
    In this episode of Heroes Needed, Richard and Dave discuss the element of competition and fair play brought about by the Find a Group feature. Another burning issue is that of the Widowmaker duels at the highest level and how they can affect the overall play of the game. Other topics this time include the Overwatch World Cup and the announced rosters, the hero pool diversity of the best players and the term 'poke damage'.
  • 7. 007 - The Revolution Will Be Streamed

    52:31
    In this episode of Heroes Needed, Richard and Dave share their experiences of MCM Comic Con Manchester and the level of incredible detail of the Overwatch cosplayers there. We also hear from some of the players themselves and get their thoughts on what makes the game so much fun. Also discussed are the results of the Overwatch League Grand Final, the impact of the Overwatch League's first season on competitive eSports in the future and some player impressions of Wrecking Ball and the recent changes to Sombra.
  • 8. 008 - All the World's a Stage

    41:24
    In this episode, Dave and Richard discuss the upcoming Overwatch World Cup and their predictions on what to see during the opening group stages. They also discuss the first two expansion teams to be added to the Overwatch League. The Overwatch Summer Games season is welcomed back with the promise of fresh new content and there is a break down of the term 'stagger' for those who may not be as familiar with the strategy.
  • 9. 009 - Shooting Star Breaks the Mould

    35:57
    In this episode, Dave and Richard discuss the Overwatch World Cup and the difficulties with being a fan in a very different time zone. They also discuss the newly confirmed expansion teams to be added to the Overwatch League and the repercussions that will have on free agency. D.Va gets a considerable mention in this episode with discussion around Shooting Star, the Nano Cola Challenge and the new map Busan (which is awesome)!