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动视公开15年Q4财报

　　2015年动视运营亮点

　　·动视在2015年的营业收益增长30%(非GAAP标准)，收入增长7%(非GAAP标准)，数字营收增长超过65%。Activision Publishing用哟四款次世代主机上的十佳游戏，其中包含《使命召唤：黑色行动3》。

　　·《使命召唤》系列的营收在2015年和2015年第四季度中均达成了同比两位数百分比的增长。这种强势需要归因于《使命召唤：黑色行动3》的优秀表现。《使命召唤》系列已连续七年成为北美最佳游戏系列，而《黑色行动3》也成为了系列历史上季票附加率最高的作品。此外《使命召唤》系列总销量已经超过2.5亿份。



　　·动视所推出的《命运》的资料片“The Taken King”也创造了很好的成绩，如今超过2500万注册用户在这款游戏[词语过滤-#0048]花费了近30亿小时的时间。



　　·动视于第三季度发售的《小龙斯派罗：超动能》和第四季度发售的《吉他英雄：Live》表现弱于预期。动视认为其主要原因是“Toys to Life”类游戏竞争压力更大，且休闲游戏用户群转移到移动设备上。

　　·暴雪在2015全年均达成了很高的月活跃用户数，其中第四季度的月活跃用户数同比增长近25%，并且和在线玩家社区有很强的互动。而暴雪在2015年的收入也超过了2014年。

　　·2015年11月6日，暴雪确认《炉石传说：魔兽英雄传》注册用户数超过4000万。2015年11月12日，暴雪发售了《炉石传说：探险者协会》，包含45张新卡。该冒险模式在发售前六周中销售套数比之前的冒险模式发售同期的销售套数要多20%以上。

　　·2015年11月6日，暴雪公开了《魔兽世界》的新资料片《魔兽世界：军团再临》。预购玩家可以享受该资料片的直升100级功能，而且在实装恶魔猎人职业后可以抢先体验。

　　·2015年11月10日，暴雪发售了《星际争霸2》的第三章《星际争霸2：虚空之遗》，在发售的前24个小时里卖出超过100万份。在暴雪嘉年华中，官方表示计划推出一系列独立任务包。

　　·在暴雪嘉年华中，暴雪公开了《风暴英雄》即将到来的竞技场模式，该模式拥有较小的地图和较短的流程，该模式预计于2016年推出。

　　2016年展望

　　2015年11月2日该公司公布了他们亿59亿美元收购King Digital的协议，随着这项交易的临近，他们期待King Digital业务的加入可以和动视暴雪有效结合，令其平台、用户、游戏类型和商业模式能够成长。

　　2015年12月22日，动视确认将举办“《使命召唤》World League Pro Division”，全世界玩《使命召唤：黑色行动3》的800个职业战队将竞争超过300万美元的奖金。最终的《使命召唤》冠军锦标赛则将于2016年秋季举行。

　　2016年2月2日，动视推出了《使命召唤：黑色行动3》四个地图包中的第一个，为大家带来了全新的四张传奇多人地图以及全新的丧尸模式，该地图包将率先登陆PS4平台。

　　动视计划将在2016年第四季度推出革新性的《使命召唤》新作，该作品将由《现代战争》系列开发商Infinity Ward负责制作。

　　动视预计将和其合作伙伴Bungie一起，于2016年推出《命运》的全新大型扩展包，并且预计于2017年推出完整的游戏续作。

　　动视预计将于2016年和《Skylanders Academy》一起，发售全新的《Skylanders》系列游戏。

　　2016年1月28日，暴雪公开了2016年的《风暴英雄》官方赛事“Heroes of the Dorm”，将由超过50万美元奖金以及其他奖励。玩家们可以通过ESPN来观看比赛。

　　暴雪的新作《守望先锋》将于2016年春季登陆PS4、XBOX One和PC平台。首次内测已从2015年10月27日开始进行至2015年12月10日，新的内测也已从2016年2月9日开始。

　　暴雪《魔兽世界》备受期待的新资料片《军团再临》将于2016年夏季推出，紧跟着6月推出的《魔兽争霸》电影而来。

　　2016年1月4日，动视暴雪正式公布，他们已经收购了职业游戏大联盟。此次收购也拓展了动视暴雪的业务，让他们能够涉足快速成长的电竞行业。

　　对2016年，动视暴雪预期全年营收61亿美元(GAAP标准，非GAAP标准为62.5亿美元)，而2016年第一季度营收预期为12.6亿美元(GAAP标准，非GAAP标准为8亿美元)。

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Overwatch launches May 24, a takeover ad campaign at IGN has revealed
Blizzard 新作《斗阵特攻》上市日期遭意外曝光 疑似将于 5 月 24 日发售

　　美国网友发现知名游戏网站 IGN 突然跳出 Blizzard 旗下知名游戏《斗阵特攻》广告，宣告将于美国时间 5 月 24 日上市。

　　虽然 IGN 马上撤掉这个广告，但仍被网友截图，根据广告内容显示，PC / PS4 / Xbox One《斗阵特攻》将于 5 月 24 日正式上市。

　　此外，广告中显示若是于美国时间 4 月 29 日前预购《斗阵特攻》的玩家，将可于美国时间 5 月 3 日参与抢先体验公开测试。

　　《斗阵特攻》为一款场景设定在近未来的 6 对 6 射击游戏。 军人、科学家、冒险者、以及稀世奇人携手合作，为争夺世界各地知名地点的控制权而展开战斗。 游戏共有 21 位英雄，他们各自拥有独特武器和特殊能力，例如可扭曲时间或无视物理法则；玩家要与队友合作，一同完成游戏目标。 游戏相当考验团队精神，玩家在游戏中可以更换英雄，运用自身能力扭转战局。

　　《斗阵特攻》原本宣布将于今年春季上市，而 5 月 24 日符合这个条件，虽然 IGN 随后撤下了这个广告，但已经引发国外讨论；经巴哈姆特 GNN 向 Blizzard 询问，Blizzard 对此不发表任何评论。 至于《斗阵特攻》正式上市日期，就等 Blizzard 亲口宣布了。

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Blizzard 宣布《斗阵特攻》5 月 24 日正式上市 5 月 5 日起免费公开测试

　　Blizzard Entertainment 今(8)日宣布，旗下射击游戏新作《斗阵特攻》将在 5 月 24 日起登陆 Windows PC、PlayStation 4 与 Xbox One 平台。

　　Blizzard 表示，预购玩家除了可获得先前揭露过《斗阵特攻》冷血刺客的「漆黑夺命女」造型外，于 4 月 29 日前预购 PC、PS4 或 Xbox One 的玩家还能和一名朋友提前两天投入《斗阵特攻》早鸟公测（台湾、香港及澳门地区家用主机版本预购享早鸟公测相关信息，将于日后公布）。 在这场公测中，玩家将有机会使用《斗阵特攻》全部 21 位英雄，抢先体验这个惊险刺激、讲究战术的奔放世界。 美西时间 5 月 3 日至 4 日的早鸟公测体验期结束后，全球各地玩家就能在 5 月 5 日至 9 日（美西时间）公测期间招募队友，免费体验游戏。 玩家如欲了解公开测试详情，可前往官方网站与官网公告。

　　要注意的是，玩家在公测的游戏进度将无法延续到正式版，Blizzard 表示，将会在《斗阵特攻》上市时重置玩家在早鸟公测与公测期间的所有造型、奖励、等级、战绩等数据。 另外，《斗阵特攻》在公测与上市后，都不支持 PC 与家用主机版本间的跨平台服务。



4 月 29 日前预购的玩家还能和一名朋友提前两天加入早鸟公测

   

   

　　「《斗阵特攻》是一款适合各种玩家的团队取向射击游戏，游戏方式讲究团队合作，是一款快速有趣的竞赛动作类游戏，拥有各式各样的非凡英雄。 」Blizzard Entertainment 执行长暨共同创办人 Mike Morhaime 表示：「我们认为全世界的计算机与家用主机玩家都会玩得大呼过瘾，我们迫不及待要让大家在 5 月 24 日上市前，让大家抢先体验《斗阵特攻》。 」

游戏故事提要

　　Blizzard 表示，玩家可以在《斗阵特攻》加入传奇军人、科学家、冒险家与稀世奇人的行列，在近代未来的地球战场进行大战。 这款游戏推出 21 位形形色色的英雄 — 每位都拥有独特的精良武器与惊人技能。 团队合作是玩家胜利的关键，你可以随意切换英雄，结合众多英雄的力量扭转战局 — 惊心动魄、刺激有趣又趣味无穷。

　　自从《斗阵特攻》在 2015 年的 Blizzard 年度活动 BlizzCon 中正式对全世界公开亮相，Blizzard 一直在封闭测试中推出若干游戏新特色。 在全新的「控制」地图类型中，玩家们将透过团队作战在尼泊尔山区的村庄或中国都会的高科技大楼内进行激烈攻防。 《斗阵特攻》的全新升级奖励系统提供玩家内有大量装饰品的战利品奖励，让玩家能量身打造英雄外观，包括喷漆、表情、自定义语音与造型（例如庞克闪光与草原探险家温斯顿）。 在快速对战中，系统会自动帮玩家配对，在在线寻找技术相近的队友和对手；玩家也可以在全新的练习战中，对抗由 A.I. 控制的敌人，考验自己的本领绝活；自定义游戏让玩家能针对切换英雄与调整伤害等细节设定特殊规则。 Blizzard 指出，将来还会推出更多精彩内容，不但计划在上市后持续更新英雄与地图，而且不会加收任何费用。

　　Blizzard 指出，Windows PC、PS4 与 Xbox One 玩家将可购买《斗阵特攻》启元版（建议售价新台币 1,900 元），加入这场未来大战，其中包含五位角色故事背景相关的英雄造型黑卫雷耶斯（死神）、指挥官莫里森（士兵 76）、绿意壁垒机兵、维安队长法拉与飞行员闪光，还有 Blizzard Entertainment 游戏《斗阵特攻》 主题礼物，包括《魔兽世界》的虚拟宠物温斯顿宝宝、《暴雪英霸》的英雄闪光以及更多内容。

　　《斗阵特攻》同时将限量推出仅供零售的典藏版（建议售价新台币 3,990 元，台湾、香港及澳门地区典藏版贩卖细节将于日后公布），除包含《斗阵特攻》启元版数字内容，还有全彩美术设计集、《斗阵特攻》原声带与士兵 76 的高质感雕像（前捍卫者指挥官杰克莫里森化身而成的正义使者）。 至于 Windows PC 玩家也可选购数字标准版（建议售价新台币 1,300 元），来获得《斗阵特攻》的核心体验。

　　Blizzard 表示，《斗阵特攻》将推出英文、繁体中文（仅限 Windows PC）、拉丁美洲西班牙文、巴西葡萄牙文、德文、欧洲西班牙文、法语、意大利文、波兰文、俄文、韩文（仅限 Windows PC）、日文（仅限 Windows PC 和 PS4 系统）与简体中文版（仅限 Windows PC），此游戏在台湾分级为辅 15 级。

Overwatch Launches May 24

   

The Future Arrives May 24 - Overwatch Prepares for Battle on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Assemble your team and prepare your defenses—the fight for the future is about to begin! Blizzard Entertainment today announced that Overwatch will arrive in stores on Windows PC, PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One starting May 24.†† Heroes from around the world can join the coming conflict by pre-purchasing Blizzard’s team-based first-person shooter today at playoverwatch.com/buy.

In addition to receiving the previously revealed Noire skin for Widowmaker, Overwatch’ s ice-cold assassin, players who preorder or pre-purchase the game for PC, PS4 system, or Xbox One will also get a two-day head start on the upcoming Overwatch open beta for themselves and a friend.† In the open beta, players will have an opportunity to play all 21 heroes and experience the intense action, tactical depth, and vibrant world of Overwatch prior to the game’s release. Following the head-start period on May 3–4 for those who have preordered, gamers everywhere will be able to assemble a team of friends and check out the game free during the all-access period from May 5–9. To learn more about the open beta, players can visit the official website.

“Overwatch is a team shooter for everyone, with deep, cooperative gameplay, fast and fun competitive action, and a diverse range of larger-than-life heroes,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We think PC and console players everywhere will have a great time in the game, and we’re excited to give everyone a chance to try Overwatch out for themselves ahead of its May 24 launch.”

The Story So Far...

In Overwatch, players join the ranks of a legendary force of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities, and clash on the battlefields of a near-future Earth. The game features a diverse cast of 21 heroes—each with their own unique arsenal of extraordinary weapons and incredible abilities. Teamwork is critical as players complete objectives, swap heroes on the fly, and combine their powers to game-changing effect—the action is intense, immediate, and fun.

Since the world last caught up with Overwatch at BlizzCon 2015, Blizzard has introduced a number of game features in the ongoing closed beta test. In a new map type, Control, teams battle to capture and hold objectives in locations such as an omnic village in the mountains of Nepal and a high-tech skyscraper in a Chinese metropolis. Overwatch’s new progression system awards players with Loot Boxes containing an array of cosmetic items to personalize heroes, including sprays, emotes, voice lines, and skins such as Punk Tracer and Safari Winston.

In addition to Quick Play mode, which automatically matches players with teammates and opponents of similar skill online, players can test their mettle against computer-controlled opponents in a new Play Vs. AI mode, while Custom Games allow players to set special rules for hero switching, damage modifiers, and more. And there’s more to come in the future: Blizzard plans to patch in new heroes and maps post-launch at no additional cost. To keep up with the latest Overwatch news, head to the official website.

Meanwhile, In Stores Everywhere...

Windows PC, PS4 system, and Xbox One gamers will be able to join the fight for the future by picking up Overwatch: Origins Edition (SRP: ￡44.99 on Windows PC, and SRP: ￡54.99 on PS4 system/Xbox One), which comes with hero skins for five characters based on their storied pasts—Blackwatch Reyes (Reaper), Strike-Commander Morrison (Soldier: 76), Overgrown Bastion, Security Chief Pharah, and Slipstream Tracer. It also includes a cache of Overwatch-themed content for several Blizzard Entertainment games, including a Baby Winston pet for World of Warcraft, Tracer hero for Heroes of the Storm, and more—visit playoverwatch.com/buy for the complete Origins Edition details.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan Releasing on May 24

   

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《斗阵特攻》正式公开动漫画、图文小说情报 动画预告片抢先揭露

　　Blizzard 正式公开《斗阵特攻》动画相关信息，并抢先释出动画预告影片，未来玩家将可透过动画、漫画等方式探索《斗阵特攻》世界故事。

　　Blizzard Entertainment 旗下射击游戏新作《斗阵特攻》将于 5 月 24 日起登陆 Windows PC、PlayStation 4 与 Xbox One 平台，届时玩家将能操控闪光、士兵 76、半藏、夺命女等 21 位不同特色的英雄进行对战。

　　为了让玩家认识源氏和半藏在游戏中的故事、闪光与夺命女没有共同相处的原因，或是地图捍卫者基地：直布罗陀那散落一地的花生酱来由，官方将特别制作动画短片、免费数字漫画、图文小说等，让玩家可以更加深入地认识这个世界。



　　Blizzard 表示，他们借着长期以来制作动画的经验来创造一系列动画短片，首部《斗阵特攻》动画短片预计 3 月内就会正式公开，而在接下来的两个月内，Blizzard 会陆续叙述英雄的故事并揭露他们奋战的目的。

   

　　至于数字漫画方面集结了多位作家与艺术家共同创作，预计推出六个主题系列，第一个主题将聚焦在不同英雄上，包含疯狂罪犯二人组拦路猪和炸弹鼠，以及古代的勇士，并依循着骑士信条而活的莱因哈特。 短篇漫画预计 4 月亮相，第一个故事讲述手持和平捍卫者手枪的枪手麦卡利的故事。







　　除此之外，图文小说也是官方的计划之一。 第一部图文小说《导火线 First Strike》时间点设定在《斗阵特攻》之前的 Omnic 危机期间，全球机器人发起暴动，展开了一场 10 年的斗争。 《导火线 First Strike》由作家 Micky Neilson 撰写，并搭配 Ludo Lullabi 所创作的美术图，早期的《斗阵特攻》世界，一群不分国界的特种菁英挺身而出，拯救人类，而玩家将会了解创始成员的来历，像是士兵 76 、托比昂、死神、莱因哈特。



　　官方强调：「这些只是开始，我们等不及要带领玩家更深入挖掘《斗阵特攻》世界，并期待能尽快与玩家一同游玩这款游戏。 」

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TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan trailer released

   

New Trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan

Activision Publishing, Inc., Nickelodeon and developer PlatinumGames Inc. have released a new trailer from the upcoming third-person action game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. Today’s video gets up close with the many colossal bosses facing off against Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo in this new adventure. It showcases popular franchise villains like Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady, and General Krang, as well as first-time reveals for the ninja Karai, mutant-alien bat Wingnut, and mutant-snapping turtle Slash.

Mixing PlatinumGames’ always-energetic style with the attitude of Nickelodeon’s Heroes in a Half-Shell, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan delivers fast-paced, team-based brawling for up to four players in online co-op. Each Turtle offers a unique way to play, with distinct combat abilities and progression paths. It also features colourful cel-shaded 3D visuals and an original comic story from IDW Publishing series author Tom Waltz.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan is expected to launch on 27th May as a retail and digital release on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Windows PC via Steam.

For all the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles : Mutants in Manhattan news, follow @TMNTMiM on Twitter and Facebook.

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Overwatch Debut Animated Short ~ 'Recall'
Blizzard 新作《斗阵特攻》曝光首支动画短片「召回」 一窥猩猩科学家温斯顿的想法

　　Blizzard Entertainment 旗下第一人称团队取向射击游戏 PC/PS4/Xbox One《斗阵特攻》5 月 24 日上市， Xbox 官方频道今日上午正式释出首支动画短片「召回」，描述游戏英雄之一温斯顿的故事。

　　Blizzard 表示，他们希望透过动画短片、免费观看的数字漫画与图像小说等让玩家更加深入了解《斗阵特攻》世界观与 21 位英雄。

　　首支动画短片「召回」叙述温斯顿的故事，这名经过基因工程改造的猩猩是一位优秀的科学家，心中期待着英雄得以回归的那一天到来。 在温斯顿挣扎着是否该召回捍卫者成员的过程中，玩家会察觉温斯顿的想法，看见他的回忆，这段故事的场景位于捍卫者基地：直布罗陀的实验室，接着利爪恐怖组织的成员发动攻击...

　　PC/PS4/Xbox One《斗阵特攻》预定 5 月 24 日上市。

   

Overwatch Has Something for Everyone

As you might have heard by now, Blizzard Entertainment’s newest game, Overwatch, will be launching on May 24 – and we’re really excited to give Xbox Live Gold members a chance to check it out for free during our Open Beta, which is taking place May 5-9.

For the uninitiated, Overwatch is a team-based shooter where you play as one of 21 awesome, larger-than-life heroes. Each hero has their own unique set of powers and weapons that allow them to bend time, defy physics, and do all sorts of incredible things. The game is set on a near-future version of Earth, where you and your teammates will need to work together to complete objectives like protecting the ancient Temple of Anubis in Egypt, escorting an EMP device through King’s Row in London, and battling for control of Lijiang Tower in China.

We want to make sure you get the complete picture of what playing Overwatch is like, which is why we’re giving you a chance to check out everything the game has to offer during the Open Beta – all 21 heroes, duking it out on every single map. As an extra “thank you” to folks who pre-purchased the game, we’re throwing in a pretty cool bonus: If you pre-purchase by April 29, you’ll be able to jump in and play in the Open Beta starting on May 3, two full days ahead of everyone else. Better yet: You’ll be able to bring a friend along with you!

The World of Overwatch: Meet Winston

If you’re familiar with Blizzard, you know that we’re pretty passionate about world-building and storytelling, both in and out of our games. We love the universe of Overwatch, which is why we’re excited to bring it to life not just in the game, but in other ways – like comics, graphic novels, and animated shorts.

As you can see in our brand-new “Recall” short (the first in a series of videos designed to give you a closer look at the heroes and how they fit into the world of Overwatch), ape scientist Winston is a mighty hero who wields high-tech gadgets, including a Tesla Cannon that spits lightning at his enemies from short range.

Winston is one of the four “tank” heroes in Overwatch. He helps his teammates by leading the charge into battle; he can leap across obstacles and over the enemy’s front line to take out a frustrating healer or a sharpshooter perched in some hard-to-reach position.

Or he can hold the line with his allies, throwing up a large, dome-shaped shield to protect them from incoming fire. These shield and leap abilities help Winston close the gap between him and his foes, so that he can get up-close and personal. And once he’s there, it’s the perfect time to trigger his Ultimate ability: Primal Rage.

Like every hero in Overwatch, Winston also has his weaknesses. For example, the short range of his Tesla Cannon makes him vulnerable to heroes with long-range abilities. But one of the unique things about Overwatch is that you’re never stuck being at a disadvantage, because you can swap between heroes at pretty much any moment in a match. So, if Reaper – with his extremely high damage output – is giving you a hard time, try changing to another one of the game’s tank heroes instead. Roadhog, for example, has a vicious hook move that grabs an enemy, stuns them, and tugs them toward him… right into the range of his scrap gun, which packs a big punch up-close.

Or maybe tanks just aren’t your thing. Instead, you can try sniping at a distance as Widowmaker, who uses her grappling hook to evade her enemies and line up the perfect shot. Or you can blink in and out of the fight with superhuman speed as Tracer – who peppers opponents with her twin pistols, drops a pulse bomb, and then zaps away before they realize what hit them.

You don’t even have to focus on shooting if you don’t want to. Reinhardt fights with a massive, rocket-powered hammer. Mercy heals and buffs nearby allies with her Caduceus Staff. And then there’s Torbjörn, who focuses on setting up lethal mechanical turrets in strategic places to lay down cover fire and guard objectives. We want Overwatch to be a shooter that anyone and everyone can enjoy – there’s a place for every kind of play style, and every single hero can benefit their team in a unique way.

We can’t wait for you all to discover which heroes you like best, and find out what crazy, incredible things you and your friends can accomplish together in Overwatch. We’ll see you in the Open Beta this May!

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《星海争霸 2：诺娃特务密令》正式上市 公开新中文预告影片「背叛」

　　《星海争霸 2》新单人剧情模式第一个任务包《诺娃特务密令》于今（31）日正式上市，新中文预告影片「背叛」同步公开。

　　《星海争霸 2：诺娃特务密令》收录新战役导向任务、过场动画及故事发展，完整的剧情共有九项任务，贯穿于三个任务包中（第二、三个任务包于今年陆续推出），其中不只有经典的《星海争霸 2》游戏内容，更有首度亮相的新游戏机制。

　　在《诺娃特务密令》第一个任务包中，玩家将会扮演诺泛碧 ‧「诺娃」泰拉，化身为自治联盟最顶尖的幽灵特务。 操控诺娃接下攸关自治联盟存亡的危险要务：潜入敌军基地、拦阻入侵行星、善用试验阶段的科技，甚至还要执行多项最高机密的作战。

   

　　《星海争霸 2：诺娃特务密令》于今日正式上市，玩家无须拥有《星海争霸 2：自由之翼 》、《虫族之心 》与《虚空之遗》数据片即可进行《诺娃特务密令》。

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Widowmaker's Overwatch animated short 'Alive' debuts April 3
《斗阵特攻》预告第二支动画短片「活着」上映时间 以「夺命女」为主轴

　　Blizzard 预告，旗下第一人称团队取向射击游戏新作《斗阵特攻》第二支动画短片「活着」预定 4 月 4 日在 PlayStation.com 播映，将以「夺命女」为主轴。

　　《斗阵特攻》第二支动画短片「活着」，故事主人翁是来自利爪组织的冷艳杀手夺命女；无情、高效率是用来描述她猎杀目标时的最佳形容词。 官方透露，这集动画的场景座落于伦敦的国王大道，在这个命运的夜晚，你将惊觉，一个人的死亡，能改变一切。

　　《斗阵特攻》第二支动画短片预定于台湾时间 4 月 4 日凌晨 3 时于 PlayStation.com 播映，并预计在 4 月 6 日上传至《斗阵特攻》官方 YouTube 频道。

   

Animated Short Incoming: "Alive"

One shot, one kill...

Did our first animated short, "Recall," leave you eager to explore more of the world of Overwatch? Well, get ready—three more are on the way! Next up: Alive.

"Alive" weaves a tale of Widowmaker, the peerless Talon assassin who stalks her prey with deadly efficiency. In this episode, we spend a fateful night in London's King's Row—where you'll discover how one death can change everything.

Set your sights: "Alive" premieres exclusively on PlayStation.com April 3 at 12pm PT. If you live in the United States, be sure to tune in to The Walking Dead that night on AMC to catch a special 60-second teaser!

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Overwatch 'Alive' Animated Short
《斗阵特攻》公开第二支动画短片「活着」 呈现冷艳杀手「夺命女」暗杀技巧

　　《斗阵特攻》第二支动画短片「活着」今日公开，叙述利爪组织的冷艳杀手「夺命女」如何以绝佳效率猎杀她的目标。

　　「活着」这部短片的故事主人翁是来自利爪组织的冷艳杀手夺命女，无情、高效率是用来描述她猎杀目标时的最佳形容词。 这集动画的场景座落于伦敦的国王大道，在这个命运的夜晚，玩家会发现，原来一个人的死亡，能改变一切。

　　《斗阵特攻》第二支动画短片「活着」预计在 4 月 6 日上传至《斗阵特攻》官方 YouTube 频道。

　　PC/PS4/Xbox One《斗阵特攻》预定 5 月 24 日上市。

   

Overwatch: The Deadly Tactics of Widowmaker

Hello, PlayStation gamers! I’m Jeff Kaplan, the game director of Overwatch at Blizzard Entertainment. A few weeks ago I stopped by PlayStation Blog to let everyone know that we’ll be holding an Overwatch Open Beta for PS4 players in early May. Today, I’m excited to tell you a little more about the game — and share a bit more about some of the heroes in the Alive animated short that you can watch today right here on PlayStation.Blog.

If you’re not familiar with Overwatch, it’s a team-based shooter that pits two teams of six larger-than-life heroes against each other on objective-based maps that span the globe.

Imagine engaging in a sniper duel atop the walls of an ancient Egyptian temple while a gorilla scientist fights a shape-shifting robot in the rubble below. Picture teaming up with a hammer-wielding knight to assault a robotics facility located deep within the wintery heart of Russia, or dueling a cybernetic ninja as you escort an EMP device through the winding streets of King’s Row in London.

Overwatch is a game about jumping into the shoes — or giant mechanical boots — of a hero with incredible powers, and then teaming up to do amazing things. You can blink forward and backward in time, return your fallen comrades from the dead, and freeze your enemies into helpless humanoid ice cubes. Each character in our cast comes with a unique set of special abilities that can change the course of battle in the blink of an eye.

Take Widowmaker, the merciless and deadly sniper from the Alive animated short. She’s a great character for players who like to use a bit of stealth and deception to the get the job done. As any seasoned sniper player knows, staying perched in one spot for too long is a great way to get yourself killed — so after headshotting an unsuspecting enemy or two, you can use your Grappling Hook to whisk you away to the next vantage point.







Of course, Widowmaker isn’t without her weaknesses. Remember Tracer, the hero Widowmaker tangled with in the “Alive” short? Tracer can blink around the battlefield so quickly that even the most experienced Widowmaker will struggle to line up a shot in time to stop her from jumping in, dropping a devastating explosive charge at your feet, and then warping backwards in time and away from the blast.

But a cunning Widowmaker also knows how to defend herself. Her noxious Venom Mines can alert her to the presence of enemies who dare to get too close, and poison them in the process. If she loses track of an enemy Tracer (or any opponent), she can also trigger her ultimate ability, Infra-Sight, to reveal where every enemy hero is currently located — not just for you, but your entire team.

And if Widowmaker’s tactics simply aren’t working, you can switch characters at any time in-game and turn the tables on that troublesome Tracer. These kinds of plays and counter plays are at the heart of the Overwatch experience — and with 21 heroes to choose from, there’s a character for every situation and every player.

Even though you might know Blizzard primarily as a PC-game developer, a lot of us love gaming on consoles (myself included), so we know how important it is to provide an experience that feels great from the couch and holding a controller. We’ve been developing Overwatch from the beginning with consoles in mind, which gave us the opportunity to make sure the PS4 version of the game was tuned specifically for the platform — not just in terms of the technology, but also the interface and gameplay, ranging from how turrets track their targets to providing console-specific options like aim assist.

We’re psyched for you to check out all of this for yourself and start playing with your friends during the Open Beta from May 5 to May 9. You’ll have access to all 21 heroes and every map during the Open Beta, meaning you’ll be getting the complete Overwatch experience. We’re also offering early access for players who pre-purchase — check out our original announcement for more details.

Jeff Kaplan - Game Director, Blizzard Entertainment

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