BlizzCon 2021, also known as BlizzCononline, took place this weekend. In addition to a lot of great information about our favorite games like Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4, there was also a very strange appearance by Metallica, which Twitch promptly ruined.
For some reason, as part of BlizzConline 2021, the legendary veteran troupe surrounding Metallica was invited to make the stream happy with a live concert. If you still want to listen to Metallica in 2021, you still pay monthly for WoW (don’t quote me on that…). Metallica perform completely out of context in a video game event. All well and good, video game PR has delivered far stranger things. But what finally happened could go down in history as one of the biggest glitches in a video game event ever.
What exactly happened?
Good question! During BlizzCon, Metallica performed the song For Whom the Bell Tolls , an absolute classic from their discography. Anyone who followed the performance on Blizzard’s website or YouTube could also enjoy the song and the strumming of the gray dads. But things looked a little different on the official Twitchgaming channel .
Only the beginning of the song could be heard here. After that, the video fell silent for a moment and then, and I’m not kidding, 8-bit royalty-free folk music played, which couldn’t be more incongruous with Metallica. Twitch, go drunk, you’re home. If you want to see for yourself, you can do so in the tweets below from @Slasher and @moyetes .
As @Slasher understandably suspects, this was done to prevent a DMCA takedown. We’ve reported on the issues with licensed music on Twitch in the past.
The month-long struggle with this really annoying problem probably finds its tragic-comic climax in the Metallica 8-bit polka story. The DMCA madness has gone so far that the official Twitch channel has had to resort to such a drastic and hilarious method. Will overdoing the alt-rockers Metallica perhaps lead to a change of heart? We don’t think so, unfortunately…
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OVERWATCH 2 – A VISUAL EVOLUTION
Overwatch 2 takes the world and gameplay to a new level: the environments are more dynamic, the battles are more comprehensive, improved effects and shadows enrich the atmosphere in the game. You will be immersed in the story of Overwatch in gripping events. All heroes will get a completely new, even more detailed and authentic look in Overwatch 2.
The five best Overwatch skins
As really cool – so you could title the new Overwatch skins. Because Blizzard Entertainment has really put a lot of effort this time and gifted the community with new cosmetics.
The OverwatchEcent Archives is in full swing. And once again, it takes us back to the original Overwatch team that used to fight in the streets of King’s Row against the rebellion started by the Null Sector. We also remember eight years ago when we took control of Blackwatch, a terrorist organization bent on destruction. But besides all the nostalgia, there’s something else that makes this event: the Archives skins. Here comes the top 5 of the best Cosmetics.
5th Place: Zarya’s “Workout.”
Giving us a bit of workout reality is Zarya’s “Workout” skin at #5. At a young age, Zarya identified a lot with athletics and here she shows that she’s a tough woman. But we honestly expected something more from the professional weightlifter. Still, the skin turned out quite nice.
4th Place: Roadhog’s “Militia” Look
Blizzard has done a good job of mixing the scout and military outfits, so Roadhog’s “Militia” skin lands in 4th place. We especially love the patches attached to the dungarees, but this skin isn’t as colorful and fancy as, say, other skins in the ranking. For that, it gets a solid 4th place.
3rd place: Junkrats “King Jamison
Majestic and bold in 3rd place is Junkat’s “King Jamison” skin. After being banished from Junkertown by the queen, he’s back and presents himself as a real eye-catcher that the queen would be jealous of. We were taken with the golden leg, but so much potential was lost with the rather plain shirt. That’s why Junkrat only makes it to number 3.
2nd place: Pharah’s “Aviator” style
Lieutenant Fareeha “Pharah” comes flying in at number two, in a stunning look that should wow anyone. The aviator sunglasses plus jetpack give her a thematically badass appearance that still makes her look cool and beautiful.
1st Place: Ana’s “Sniper” Skin.
Ana breathes new life into us with her “Sniper” skin and is unrivaled our No. 1 spot. During the Omnic crisis in her earlier years, Ana slayed the Omnics in this color stunning outfit. Her red scarf, headset and many other smaller accessories add the finishing touches to the skin that have us excited.
We’re excited to see when and with which skins Blizzard will wow us again. For more info on Overwatch and everything else about the world of Esports and gaming, check out Early Game.
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