A survey causing waves within the Overwatch 2 community is "not indicative of final pricing," a spokesperson tells IGN, as Blizzard seeks to introduce a version of the popular shooter without loot boxes.

Blizzard's statement follows reports of a survey, first noted on Twitter by @Portergauge, that asks players whether they would be willing to pay $45 for the new highest rarity of Overwatch skins in the upcoming sequel. The idea didn't go down well.

“Oof, friend of mine got an Overwatch survey for his account, some of these prices they're gauging for OW2 are really expensive,” said Portergauge. “I hope this is just him getting one of the higher price surveys and not an indication that they're leaning towards this much monetization.”

The survey lists proposed prices for Weapons, Skins, and Charms, asking players if they would be willing to pay $44.99 for a single mythic skin, $24.99 for a legendary skin, $29.99 for a legendary bundle, or $9.99 for a weapon charm.

That’s a lot higher than you might expect.

“I am still surprised people are willing to pay this much for skins,” said one Reddit user. “When I played Valorant for awhile I would refuse to pay these sorts of prices, would only get a few select things on ‘sale’ or the season pass if I knew I would be playing enough and it had a few items that I wanted.”

Activision came under fire recently for its controversial Diablo Immortal microtransactions.

A Blizzard spokesperson told IGN, "This survey is entirely intended to better understand player preferences for different types of Overwatch 2 cosmetics. Prices displayed in the survey were randomized per user and are not indicative of final pricing. We plan to share details on our Shop and Battle Pass system closer to our Oct. 4 launch."

Ultimately, Blizzard says that some of the suggestions in the Overwatch 2 survey are not meant to be reasonable – presumably gauging interest among players to find a spot that makes the company money without scaring players away.

Overwatch 2 caused additional concerns recently when it was revealed that the upcoming sequel would essentially replace the original game when it officially launches later this year.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

A survey causing waves within the Overwatch 2 community is "not indicative of final pricing," a spokesperson tells IGN, as Blizzard seeks to introduce a version of the popular shooter without loot boxes.

Blizzard's statement follows reports of a survey, first noted on Twitter by @Portergauge, that asks players whether they would be willing to pay $45 for the new highest rarity of Overwatch skins in the upcoming sequel. The idea didn't go down well.

“Oof, friend of mine got an Overwatch survey for his account, some of these prices they're gauging for OW2 are really expensive,” said Portergauge. “I hope this is just him getting one of the higher price surveys and not an indication that they're leaning towards this much monetization.”

The survey lists proposed prices for Weapons, Skins, and Charms, asking players if they would be willing to pay $44.99 for a single mythic skin, $24.99 for a legendary skin, $29.99 for a legendary bundle, or $9.99 for a weapon charm.

That’s a lot higher than you might expect.

“I am still surprised people are willing to pay this much for skins,” said one Reddit user. “When I played Valorant for awhile I would refuse to pay these sorts of prices, would only get a few select things on ‘sale’ or the season pass if I knew I would be playing enough and it had a few items that I wanted.”

Activision came under fire recently for its controversial Diablo Immortal microtransactions.

A Blizzard spokesperson told IGN, "This survey is entirely intended to better understand player preferences for different types of Overwatch 2 cosmetics. Prices displayed in the survey were randomized per user and are not indicative of final pricing. We plan to share details on our Shop and Battle Pass system closer to our Oct. 4 launch."

Ultimately, Blizzard says that some of the suggestions in the Overwatch 2 survey are not meant to be reasonable – presumably gauging interest among players to find a spot that makes the company money without scaring players away.

Overwatch 2 caused additional concerns recently when it was revealed that the upcoming sequel would essentially replace the original game when it officially launches later this year.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

Riot Games has confirmed today that its upcoming 2D fighting game, currently codenamed Project L, will be free to play.

This announcement was made in a video from executive producer Tom Cannon in a video posted to Twitter, where he also promised that whatever monetization the team ultimately implemented would be "respectful of both your time and your wallet."

About to head off to Vegas for Evo, but before I do... pic.twitter.com/bQ9QoSwvpK

— Tom Cannon (@ProtomCannon) August 1, 2022

In the same video, Cannon confirmed that the team is currently finishing work on the game's core mechanics, and much of the team has already moved onto features like competitive play and social systems, or designing champions.

One such champion was shown off briefly during the video, as well as in more detail in a subsequent blog post from associate game director Shaun Rivera. We got a closer look at concept art for Illaoi - a prophet of the Great Kraken - in Project L.

Illaoi was released in League of Legends nearly seven years ago, where she uses an artifact called the Eye of God to tear souls from the bodies of her opponents and judge their worthiness. Illaoi in Project L is a "powerful and charimatic spiritual leader" with a dominating physical presence that gives her a large hitbox, big and powerful attacks, and slower movement. She fights with her giant totem, but also is assisted by her tentacled god, Nagakabouros. There are lots of detailed tidbits about her design and gameplay in the blog.

Project L is an upcoming 2D assist-based fighter where each team has two champions. It was first announced back in 2019, and has reemerged more frequently in the last year with gameplay updates, including one more update promised later this year by Cannon.

Project L isn't expected to release this year, but perhaps we'll see it in 2023.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

Riot Games has confirmed today that its upcoming 2D fighting game, currently codenamed Project L, will be free to play.

This announcement was made in a video from executive producer Tom Cannon in a video posted to Twitter, where he also promised that whatever monetization the team ultimately implemented would be "respectful of both your time and your wallet."

About to head off to Vegas for Evo, but before I do... pic.twitter.com/bQ9QoSwvpK

— Tom Cannon (@ProtomCannon) August 1, 2022

In the same video, Cannon confirmed that the team is currently finishing work on the game's core mechanics, and much of the team has already moved onto features like competitive play and social systems, or designing champions.

One such champion was shown off briefly during the video, as well as in more detail in a subsequent blog post from associate game director Shaun Rivera. We got a closer look at concept art for Illaoi - a prophet of the Great Kraken - in Project L.

Illaoi was released in League of Legends nearly seven years ago, where she uses an artifact called the Eye of God to tear souls from the bodies of her opponents and judge their worthiness. Illaoi in Project L is a "powerful and charimatic spiritual leader" with a dominating physical presence that gives her a large hitbox, big and powerful attacks, and slower movement. She fights with her giant totem, but also is assisted by her tentacled god, Nagakabouros. There are lots of detailed tidbits about her design and gameplay in the blog.

Project L is an upcoming 2D assist-based fighter where each team has two champions. It was first announced back in 2019, and has reemerged more frequently in the last year with gameplay updates, including one more update promised later this year by Cannon.

Project L isn't expected to release this year, but perhaps we'll see it in 2023.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

Sony has announced PlayStation Tournaments: Evo Lounge, an all-new live show that will feature "exciting content and reveals" from top fighting game developers and publishers.

Capcom (Street Fighter), Warner Bros., (MultiVersus, Mortal Kombat, Injustice), Bandai Namco (Tekken, Dragon Ball FighterZ), Arc System Works (Guilty Gear), and SNK (King of Fighters) will all participate in the live show, which airs live from Evo 2022 on August 5 and 6, according to PlayStation Blog.

Sony hasn't hinted at the type of announcements we can expect, but considering the breadth of acclaimed series between the participating companies, fighting game fans will likely want to tune into the show — or stay tuned to IGN for any big announcements. Evo Lounge will be hosted by unspecified players and commentators from the fighting game community.

This will be the first in-person Evo event held by Sony, who purchased the tournament in 2021. (The company held a digital-only event last August, but canceled the in-person Evo Showcase due to COVID-19 concerns.)

Sony previously announced the nine-game Evo 2022 lineup: Street Fighter 5: Championship Edition, Guilty Gear Strive, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Tekken 7, King of Fighters 15, Melty Blood: Type Lumina, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Granblue Fantasy: Versus, and Skullgirls: 2nd Encore.

Smash Bros. is notably absent from the lineup, as Nintendo chose not to participate in Evo 2022.

Jordan is a freelance writer for IGN.

Sony has announced PlayStation Tournaments: Evo Lounge, an all-new live show that will feature "exciting content and reveals" from top fighting game developers and publishers.

Capcom (Street Fighter), Warner Bros., (MultiVersus, Mortal Kombat, Injustice), Bandai Namco (Tekken, Dragon Ball FighterZ), Arc System Works (Guilty Gear), and SNK (King of Fighters) will all participate in the live show, which airs live from Evo 2022 on August 5 and 6, according to PlayStation Blog.

Sony hasn't hinted at the type of announcements we can expect, but considering the breadth of acclaimed series between the participating companies, fighting game fans will likely want to tune into the show — or stay tuned to IGN for any big announcements. Evo Lounge will be hosted by unspecified players and commentators from the fighting game community.

This will be the first in-person Evo event held by Sony, who purchased the tournament in 2021. (The company held a digital-only event last August, but canceled the in-person Evo Showcase due to COVID-19 concerns.)

Sony previously announced the nine-game Evo 2022 lineup: Street Fighter 5: Championship Edition, Guilty Gear Strive, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Tekken 7, King of Fighters 15, Melty Blood: Type Lumina, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Granblue Fantasy: Versus, and Skullgirls: 2nd Encore.

Smash Bros. is notably absent from the lineup, as Nintendo chose not to participate in Evo 2022.

Jordan is a freelance writer for IGN.

The Flash is officially wrapping its run on the CW, meaning that the Arrowverse that drove so much of the network's programming is now all but dead.

As reported by The Wrap, executive producer Eric Wallace announced that The Flash's ninth season would be its last, writing that "Barry Allen has reached the starting gate for his last race."

"So many amazing people have given their talents, time, and love to bring this wonderful show to life each week," Wallace said in a statement. "So, as we get ready to honor the show’s incredible legacy with our exciting final chapter, I want to say thank you to our phenomenal cast, writers, producers, and crew over the years who helped make 'The Flash' such an unforgettable experience for audiences around the world."

The Flash is the last of the "OG Arrowverse" shows, most of which wrapped production between 2020 and 2022, and included Arrow, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning, and Batwoman. They won praise for their humor, interconnected crossover events, and distinct take on the DC Comics universe amid the struggles of the DCEU.

But with the CW downsizing following its recent sale, and the continued complications of filming amid the pandemic, the writing was on the wall for the Arrowverse. Out of the various shows on the network, only Arrow and Supergirl have been allowed to go out on their own terms so far, with Legends of Tomorrow lingering on an unresolved cliffhanger.

Either way, pour one out for the Arrowverse, which was a joyful if uneven part of superhero television during its run in the 2010s. The Flash Season 9 is set to debut in 2023 and will wrap over the course of its final 13 episodes.

As for the separate DCEU movie starring Ezra Miller, we'll just have to see.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

The Flash is officially wrapping its run on the CW, meaning that the Arrowverse that drove so much of the network's programming is now all but dead.

As reported by The Wrap, executive producer Eric Wallace announced that The Flash's ninth season would be its last, writing that "Barry Allen has reached the starting gate for his last race."

"So many amazing people have given their talents, time, and love to bring this wonderful show to life each week," Wallace said in a statement. "So, as we get ready to honor the show’s incredible legacy with our exciting final chapter, I want to say thank you to our phenomenal cast, writers, producers, and crew over the years who helped make 'The Flash' such an unforgettable experience for audiences around the world."

The Flash is the last of the "OG Arrowverse" shows, most of which wrapped production between 2020 and 2022, and included Arrow, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning, and Batwoman. They won praise for their humor, interconnected crossover events, and distinct take on the DC Comics universe amid the struggles of the DCEU.

But with the CW downsizing following its recent sale, and the continued complications of filming amid the pandemic, the writing was on the wall for the Arrowverse. Out of the various shows on the network, only Arrow and Supergirl have been allowed to go out on their own terms so far, with Legends of Tomorrow lingering on an unresolved cliffhanger.

Either way, pour one out for the Arrowverse, which was a joyful if uneven part of superhero television during its run in the 2010s. The Flash Season 9 is set to debut in 2023 and will wrap over the course of its final 13 episodes.

As for the separate DCEU movie starring Ezra Miller, we'll just have to see.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

In the wake of the success of The Boys' third season, new cast announcements have been revealed for The Boys Season 4. They include the addition of Valorie Curry, who will be portraying Firecracker, and Susan Heyward, who will play Sister Sage.

Especially notable for fans of the series is that Cameron Crovetti, who played a recurring role as Ryan Butcher in the second and third seasons, will be joining the cast a full-time regular. As Homelander's son, the increased spotlight on Butcher confirms he will have a big role to play going into the new season.

The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke acknowledged as much in a recent interview with IGN.

"If [Homelander] is allowed to raise Ryan, he will raise Ryan to be a second Homelander, which will have apocalyptic stakes. If he stays in that environment, he's on his way to becoming another Homelander," Kripke said. "And so I think it's a hint at what one of the major conflicts in season four will be, which is Butcher and Homelander having this battle over Ryan."

We were very impressed by The Boys' third season, with our review saying that the show is "unstoppable at the moment."

"What's left to say other than bring on Season 4 already, because I'd binge another 20 episodes of The Boys right now given the unwavering quality of Season 3. At this point, without a doubt, The Boys is one of the best shows on streaming," reviewer Matt Donato wrote.

The Boys is expected to released between the summer of 2023 and the spring of 2024. While you wait, check out our list of the best television shows off 2022 so far.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

In the wake of the success of The Boys' third season, new cast announcements have been revealed for The Boys Season 4. They include the addition of Valorie Curry, who will be portraying Firecracker, and Susan Heyward, who will play Sister Sage.

Especially notable for fans of the series is that Cameron Crovetti, who played a recurring role as Ryan Butcher in the second and third seasons, will be joining the cast a full-time regular. As Homelander's son, the increased spotlight on Butcher confirms he will have a big role to play going into the new season.

The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke acknowledged as much in a recent interview with IGN.

"If [Homelander] is allowed to raise Ryan, he will raise Ryan to be a second Homelander, which will have apocalyptic stakes. If he stays in that environment, he's on his way to becoming another Homelander," Kripke said. "And so I think it's a hint at what one of the major conflicts in season four will be, which is Butcher and Homelander having this battle over Ryan."

We were very impressed by The Boys' third season, with our review saying that the show is "unstoppable at the moment."

"What's left to say other than bring on Season 4 already, because I'd binge another 20 episodes of The Boys right now given the unwavering quality of Season 3. At this point, without a doubt, The Boys is one of the best shows on streaming," reviewer Matt Donato wrote.

The Boys is expected to released between the summer of 2023 and the spring of 2024. While you wait, check out our list of the best television shows off 2022 so far.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.