RELATED ENTITIES AND TRADEMARKS
This section is dedicated to common names, terms, and trademarks that have minor relation to Overwatch, such as popular Blizzard Entertainment Software titles, Video Game Platforms and Networks, and more.
Battle.net
Online Service - Blizzard’s propriatary game management and online service system for PC currently used for all Blizzard titles for PC and select Activision titles for PC.
Blizzard Entertainment
Video Game Company - Video game developement company. Subsiduary of the Activision | Blizzard LLC. Known for popular online video games including World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Diablo III, Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone, and Overwatch. Learn more here.
Blizzcon
Video Game Convention - Blizzard Entertainmet’s premiere entertainment convention for their products. Most press releases and annoucements for Blizzard are made during this convention. Learn more here.
Destiny 2 (the video game)
Game Software - An online team-based, first-person shooter created by Activision. It is currently available for personal computer on the Battle.net platform, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Learn more here.
Diablo (the video game)
Game Software - A role-playing game created by Blizzard Entertainment. Formerly available for PC and Macintosh.
Diablo II (the video game)
Game Software - An online role-playing game created by Blizzard Entertainment. Available for PC and Macintosh on the classic Battle.net platform. Learn more here.
Diablo III (the video game)
Game Software - An online role-playing game created by Blizzard Entertainment. Available for PC and Macintosh on the Battle.net platform. Learn more here.
Hearthstone (the video game)
Game Software - An online collectible card game created by Blizzard Entertainment. It is currently available for personal computer and Macintosh on the Battle.net platform, select iOS devices, and select Android Devices. Learn more here.
Heroes of the Storm (the video game)
Game Software - An multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game created by Blizzard Entertainment that features the characters of Blizzard’s various franchises including Overwatch. It is currently available for personal computer and Macintosh on the Battle.net platform. Learn more here.
Overwatch (the video game)
Game Software - An online team-based, first-person shooter created by Blizzard Entertainment. Released on May 24th, 2016. It is currently available for personal computer on the Battle.net platform, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Learn more here.
Playstation 4 (PS4)
Video Game Console - Video game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. One of three platforms that Overwatch is available on.
PlayStation Network (PSN)
Online Service - The online social and multiplayer service used for PlayStation 4.
PlayStation Plus (PS+, PS Plus)
Online Service - Premium subscription service for PlayStation 4. Overwatch for PlayStation 4 requires a valid PlayStation Plus subscription to play the game.
PlayStation Store (PS Store)
Online Service - The online digital marketplace service used for PlayStation 4.
StarCraft (the video game)
Game Software - An online real-time strategy game created by Blizzard Entertainment. It is currently available for personal computer and Macintosh on the Battle.net platform. Learn more here.
StarCraft II (the video game)
Game Software - An online real-time strategy game created by Blizzard Entertainment. It is currently available for personal computer and Macintosh on the Battle.net platform. Learn more here.
Warcraft: Orcs and Humans (the video game)
Game Software - A role-playing game created by Blizzard Entertainment. Formerly available for older PC and Macintosh systems.
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (the video game)
Game Software - A role-playing game created by Blizzard Entertainment. Formerly available for various platforms.
Warcraft III: Reign of Choas (the video game)
Game Software - A role-playing game created by Blizzard Entertainment. Available for PC and Macintosh on the classic Battle.net platform. Learn more here.
World of Warcraft (the video game)
Game Software - An online massive multiplayer online role-playing game created by Blizzard Entertainment. It is currently available for personal computer and Macintosh on the Battle.net platform. Learn more here.
Xbox One (XB1)
Video Game Console - Video game console developed by Microsoft. One of three platforms that Overwatch is available on.
Xbox Live (XBL)
Online Service - The online social and multiplayer service used for Xbox One.
Xbox Live Gold
Online Service - Premium subscription service for Xbox One. Overwatch for Xbox One requires a valid Xbox Live Gold subscription to play the game.
Xbox Store
Online Service - The online digital marketplace service used for Xbox One (formerly known as the Xbox Marketplace).