Blizzard Cancels the Switch Overwatch Launch Event - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 15 October 2019 / 2,400 Views

Blizzard is releasing its hits game, Overwatch, on the Nintendo Switch today and to celebrate was set to hold a special launch event tomorrow, October 16 at the Nintendo store in New York City. However, Nintendo announced via Twitter Blizzard has cancelled the event.

Please be aware that the previously announced Overwatch launch event scheduled for Wednesday, 10/16 at NintendoNYC has been cancelled by Blizzard. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
— Nintendo NY | SAN FRANCISCO (@NintendoStoreUS) October 15, 2019

Overwatch is available for the Nintendo Switch today, and is also available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC.

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6 Comments

Zenos (on 15 October 2019)

Gee, I wonder why? Possibly they fear some backlash and more PR disasters after their support of a certain communist regime?

Plus the retail version of Overwatch for the Switch doesn't even have a cartridge in the box, so I don't think they are respecting that audience.

method114 Zenos (on 15 October 2019)

Yep this is exactly why they canceled.

Ganoncrotch Zenos (on 15 October 2019)

that code in box bullshit is just insulting, a waste of materials and resources for what is a download code in a plastic box. Also... there are other reasons to hate it, 30fps, China, Winnie the Pooh, etc.

Ganoncrotch (on 15 October 2019)

Even Blizzard are getting on board with Boycotting Blizzard events. nice!

Chazore (on 15 October 2019)

I'm loving how Blizz is letting the fear set in.

Only someone who is actually scared shitless and doesn't know what to do, would actually do something like this, without much thought put into it.

Good thing they fell into yet another catch 22, because by Cancelling the event, ppl are now talking about their obvious action taken, so they get more on their plate regardless. Boy Blizz, you sure are a cleva chap!.