At this point, Jesse McCree is more than just a beloved Overwatch character. He's quickly becoming one of the most iconic faces of modern shooters. Unfortunately, even everyone's fan-favorite cowboy ...

Blizzard has made good on its word to change the name of Overwatch character Jesse McCree, and the modification will go into effect next week. Starting October 26, McCree will from here on out go by ...

The ongoing situation at Activision Blizzard has caused waves throughout the video game industry in recent weeks. It’s also led to the firing of several people holding leadership positions at the ...

After a discrimination lawsuit exposed Activision Blizzard's "frat boy" work culture, a letter was written by employees demanding accountability and change. This was followed by a mass walkout protest ...

The sexual harassment lawsuit against Activision Blizzard will have more repercussions for game content. Blizzard is changing Overwatch character Jesse McCree's name now that his real-life namesake ...

Overwatch has built quite a memorable cast of characters over the years, with several faces that even those who aren’t very familiar with the game can recognize instantly. Jesse McCree is one of these ...

Nicole Carpenter is a senior reporter specializing in investigative features about labor issues in the game industry, as well as the business and culture of games. *spittoon sound* Well, well, well ..

Jesse McCree, the six-shootin’ cowboy of Overwatch voiced by Matt Mercer, will be getting a new name according to a post on the game’s Twitter page. The decision by developer Blizzard comes after the ...

Overwatch hero Jesse McCree has a new name, and, no, it’s not Deadeye Dave. As promised, Blizzard has renamed the gunslinger in the aftermath of his real-life namesake leaving the studio back in ...

Blizzard will rename Overwatch hero Jesse McCree after a former developer -- who the character was named after -- left the company. This announcement came several weeks after a lawsuit was filed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about TV shows, movies, video games, entertainment & culture. One of the original Overwatch characters, Jesse McCree, is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kris Holt is a writer who covers video games and word games. The latest Overwatch patch is here, and it’s time to say goodbye to ...