Overwatch's Mercy Problem (Ft. Nico Deyo)

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Sep 9, 201780:13Games & Hobbies

A big controversy within the Overwatch community this year revolved around the healer Mercy. Top players experienced hostility and harassment just for picking the character, and major Overwatch personalities derided the...

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