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Heroes Needed

Heroes Needed

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Heroes Needed is a regular discussion of all things Overwatch. Listen as Dave and Richard wax lyrical about the game, heroes, playstyles, the Overwatch League and much more. Whether you're a diamond-ranked competitive player or someone who's only just thinking about picking up a copy of Overwatch, Heroes Needed will have something for you.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Heroes Needed episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Heroes Needed for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Heroes Needed episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Heroes Needed - 011 - The Presence of Range is Assumed
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10/22/18 • 49 min

Happy Halloween from Heroes Needed!Listen as Dave and Richard break down some of what's new in the Halloween Terror Overwatch Event!Also covered are the updates and recent balance changes to the hero pool and the speculation around what could be coming from BlizzCon 2018.

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Heroes Needed - 010 - Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Torb
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10/01/18 • 47 min

In this episode, Dave and Richard discuss the UK vs France Overwatch World Cup matchup (spoilers for the result within) and how the big plays compare to the Overwatch League.They also cover the upcoming Torbjorn rework in detail (MOLTEN CORE!!!), the No Limits Arcade game mode and the Tank hero class (including its different applications in a team composition).

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Heroes Needed - 009 - Shooting Star Breaks the Mould
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09/17/18 • 35 min

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)!

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Heroes Needed - 007 - The Revolution Will Be Streamed
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08/09/18 • 52 min

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.

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Heroes Needed - 005 - Wrecking All Expectations
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07/18/18 • 39 min

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'.

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Heroes Needed - 003 - A League of Their Own
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07/06/18 • 40 min

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.

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Heroes Needed - 002 - Reducing Friction
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07/01/18 • 43 min

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.

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Heroes Needed - 001 - Here Comes a New Challenger
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06/29/18 • 45 min

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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Heroes Needed - 008 - All the World's a Stage
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08/13/18 • 41 min

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.

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Heroes Needed - 006 - A Clicking of Heads
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07/23/18 • 39 min

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'.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Heroes Needed have?

Heroes Needed currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does Heroes Needed cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Games, Podcasts and Video Games.

What is the most popular episode on Heroes Needed?

The episode title '011 - The Presence of Range is Assumed' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Heroes Needed?

The average episode length on Heroes Needed is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of Heroes Needed released?

Episodes of Heroes Needed are typically released every 7 days, 6 hours.

When was the first episode of Heroes Needed?

The first episode of Heroes Needed was released on Jun 29, 2018.

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