Current Events > Overwatch announces plans to change McCree's name amid lawsuits

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ZMythos 08/26/21 3:21:53 PM #1:	https://twitter.com/playoverwatch/status/1430964453865046025 They should also change the name of their game to Trainwreck while they're at it. EDIT: He was named after one of the Overwatch devs who is involved in the sexual assault allegations. So that's why the name's being changed. --- Rainbow Dashing: "it's just star wars" AutumnEspirit: kissu <cite>ZMythos posted [p:957462410] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>https://twitter.com/playoverwatch/status/1430964453865046025 They should also change the name of their game to Trainwreck while they're at it. EDIT: He was named after one of the Overwatch devs who is involved in the sexual assault allegations. So that's why the name's being changed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_BlueMonk 08/26/21 3:22:16 PM #2:	Good rename the place in WoW named after that sex asshole too --- JISOO JISOO <cite>_BlueMonk posted [p:957462423] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Good rename the place in WoW named after that sex asshole too </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheRadiant 08/26/21 3:22:20 PM #3:	Change his name to Percival Pennyworth --- She/her <cite>TheRadiant posted [p:957462425] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Change his name to Percival Pennyworth </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueBoy675 08/26/21 3:23:27 PM #4:	Whats the backstory here? --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:957462460] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Whats the backstory here? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 08/26/21 3:23:28 PM #5:	McRib --- https://imgur.com/x04tPRZ https://imgur.com/t7T392I <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:957462461] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>McRib</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Giant_Aspirin 08/26/21 3:23:28 PM #6:	what's wrong with 'McCree'? --- Playing: Yakuza 5 Remaster You see it your way, I'll see it mine and I'll be fine <cite>Giant_Aspirin posted [p:957462462] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>what's wrong with 'McCree'? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SF_Okami 08/26/21 3:23:40 PM #7:	They should also just get rid of McCree in general because he is a cancerous hero --- ~Bird Pokemon Master~ Latest Pickup: Nike x OFF-WHITE Dunk (Lot #7) <cite>SF_Okami posted [p:957462472] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>They should also just get rid of McCree in general because he is a cancerous hero </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 08/26/21 3:23:46 PM #8:	Can't they just call him Jessie considering that is his first name. --- https://imgur.com/ca2qBa1 ^My wife <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:957462475] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Can't they just call him Jessie considering that is his first name. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/26/21 3:24:00 PM #9:	context? <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:957462479] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>context? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 08/26/21 3:24:08 PM #10:	Joel McGee time --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:957462482] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Joel McGee time </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZMythos 08/26/21 3:24:26 PM #11:	He was named after one of the Overwatch devs who is involved in the sexual assault allegations. So that's why the name's being changed. --- Rainbow Dashing: "it's just star wars" AutumnEspirit: kissu <cite>ZMythos posted [p:957462497] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>He was named after one of the Overwatch devs who is involved in the sexual assault allegations. So that's why the name's being changed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ultimate reaver 08/26/21 3:25:20 PM #12:	All the important issues --- I pray god will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with this beautiful, stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in truth <cite>ultimate reaver posted [p:957462518] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>All the important issues </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kitt 08/26/21 3:26:02 PM #13:	Giant_Aspirin posted... what's wrong with 'McCree'? Jesse McCree is also the name of one of the devs that got fired for the sexual assualt/Cosby suite stuff. They share the same name. --- I'm a little teapot blowing off steam. https://imgur.com/pmc9XsI https://imgur.com/p6Wfowq <cite>Kitt posted [p:957462541] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Giant_Aspirin posted... </cite> <quote>what's wrong with 'McCree'?</quote>Jesse McCree is also the name of one of the devs that got fired for the sexual assualt/Cosby suite stuff. They share the same name. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 08/26/21 3:27:04 PM #14:	Everyone: Blizzard/Activision respect women! Activision: Okay we will change the name of one of the Overwatch heroes. --- https://imgur.com/ca2qBa1 ^My wife <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:957462569] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Everyone: Blizzard/Activision respect women! Activision: Okay we will change the name of one of the Overwatch heroes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SuperShake666 08/26/21 3:28:22 PM #15:	Kitt posted... Jesse McCree is also the name of one of the devs that got fired for the sexual assualt/Cosby suite stuff. They share the same name. They specifically named him after the Dev. --- "Look, if I was good at math, I wouldn't be on CE at 2:00 the morning clicking on topics about porn stars ****ing horses." - May 2017, Dash_Harber <cite>SuperShake666 posted [p:957462603] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Kitt posted... </cite> <quote>Jesse McCree is also the name of one of the devs that got fired for the sexual assualt/Cosby suite stuff. They share the same name.</quote> They specifically named him after the Dev. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/26/21 3:28:46 PM #16:	Cowboy McCowboyface it is then. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:957462621] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Cowboy McCowboyface it is then. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ryangrad 08/26/21 3:28:57 PM #17:	Dakimakura posted... Can't they just call him Jessie considering that is his first name. How would that help in any way? --- https://imgur.com/v3SzL0d https://imgur.com/n8MtRqd <cite>Ryangrad posted [p:957462629] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Dakimakura posted... </cite> <quote>Can't they just call him Jessie considering that is his first name.</quote>How would that help in any way? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 08/26/21 3:30:29 PM #18:	Ryangrad posted... How would that help in any way? Lots of people have the name Jessie. Even womens. --- https://imgur.com/ca2qBa1 ^My wife <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:957462678] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Ryangrad posted... </cite> <quote>How would that help in any way?</quote> Lots of people have the name Jessie. Even womens. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Protopet 08/26/21 3:31:05 PM #19:	Fuck Blizzard and fuck Overwatch. --- I should go. <cite>Protopet posted [p:957462701] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Fuck Blizzard and fuck Overwatch. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AmericaTheBrave 08/26/21 3:31:40 PM #20:	Yeah, that makes up for it. --- https://imgur.com/Asq1ds6 <cite>AmericaTheBrave posted [p:957462720] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, that makes up for it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonOctopus 08/26/21 3:31:43 PM #21:	lmao, this sounds like the most useless reactionary thing to do. --- https://imgur.com/nlaY1qH https://imgur.com/zHJ1OCo https://imgur.com/btBPP4E https://imgur.com/1B3bMHw https://imgur.com/2aof3ao <cite>NeonOctopus posted [p:957462721] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>lmao, this sounds like the most useless reactionary thing to do. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueBoy675 08/26/21 3:31:46 PM #22:	Protopet posted... Fuck Blizzard and fuck Overwatch. Also this. Blizzard is trash and Overwatch lost its soul a long time ago --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:957462725] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Protopet posted... </cite> <quote>Fuck Blizzard and fuck Overwatch.</quote>Also this. Blizzard is trash and Overwatch lost its soul a long time ago </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightHawKnight 08/26/21 3:32:45 PM #23:	Change it to Mercer. --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:957462763] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Change it to Mercer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sauceje 08/26/21 3:36:48 PM #24:	LightHawKnight posted... Change it to Mercer. Would lead to clarity issues with Mercy --- He was born in a coop, raised in a cage, children fear him, critics rage, He's half alive, he's half dead, folks just call him Buckethead <cite>sauceje posted [p:957462890] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>LightHawKnight posted... </cite> <quote>Change it to Mercer.</quote>Would lead to clarity issues with Mercy </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Slayer_22 08/26/21 3:36:51 PM #25:	LightHawKnight posted... Change it to Mercer. Yeah. Alex Mercer. --- "And no I'm not signing your twitter after this type of attitude so don't ask..." - IIINCORRUPTIBLE <cite>Slayer_22 posted [p:957462893] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>LightHawKnight posted...</cite> <quote>Change it to Mercer. </quote> Yeah. Alex Mercer.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 08/26/21 3:37:30 PM #26:	NeonOctopus posted... lmao, this sounds like the most useless reactionary thing to do. they're just doing blanket changes. they changed a ton of names in WoW too --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:957462922] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>NeonOctopus posted... </cite> <quote>lmao, this sounds like the most useless reactionary thing to do.</quote> they're just doing blanket changes. they changed a ton of names in WoW too </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 08/26/21 3:46:39 PM #27:	NeonOctopus posted... lmao, this sounds like the most useless reactionary thing to do. The alternative is Blizzard fixing their shit games. A ton of low effort, useless, reactionary changes are WAY easier to implement. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:957463211] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>NeonOctopus posted... </cite> <quote>lmao, this sounds like the most useless reactionary thing to do.</quote> The alternative is Blizzard fixing their shit games. A ton of low effort, useless, reactionary changes are WAY easier to implement. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 08/26/21 3:50:51 PM #28:	This is ridiculous --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:957463333] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>This is ridiculous </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
xXfireglzXx 08/26/21 3:51:47 PM #29:	"Why should I have to change my name, he's the one who sucks!". --- Official ANCIENT Killer. I make account bets from time to time so either man up or shut up. The Quote is dedicated to those we have lost. <cite>xXfireglzXx posted [p:957463352] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>"Why should I have to change my name, he's the one who sucks!". </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim_Seong-a 08/26/21 4:03:37 PM #30:	Change his name to McFly --- https://imgur.com/a/fqY7axi <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:957463725] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Change his name to McFly </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flauros 08/26/21 4:05:57 PM #31:	Cowboy McCowboyFace --- https://imgur.com/EX6Md7k https://imgur.com/X4cT0Sp Yim/Yum https://imgur.com/A3kur0P https://imgur.com/Hj9RrC6 <cite>Flauros posted [p:957463810] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Cowboy McCowboyFace </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
refmon 08/26/21 4:07:25 PM #32:	Finally, Blizzard has fixed Overwatch. You can play it again. --- If you read this signature, then that meant that I had control of what you read for 5 SECONDS!! <cite>refmon posted [p:957463847] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Finally, Blizzard has fixed Overwatch. You can play it again. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TroutPaste 08/26/21 4:24:57 PM #33:	Impressive amount of word salad for what they were announcing --- https://steamcommunity.com/id/Acerbic89 Free Games Board... https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1488-free-games <cite>TroutPaste posted [p:957464405] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Impressive amount of word salad for what they were announcing </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
viewmaster_pi 08/26/21 4:27:13 PM #34:	McClee has entered the building --- I wanted to change, with every breath <cite>viewmaster_pi posted [p:957464471] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>McClee has entered the building </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 08/26/21 4:27:55 PM #35:	They should change it to McCwee --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg https://imgur.com/8kjZU <cite>eston posted [p:957464498] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>They should change it to McCwee </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alpha218 08/26/21 4:30:41 PM #36:	s0nicfan posted... The alternative is Blizzard fixing their shit games. A ton of low effort, useless, reactionary changes are WAY easier to implement. Fixing their games has nothing to do with dealing with sexual harassers, which is what these name changes are aimed at Also the game is fine right now besides the massive lack of content due to OW2 getting almost all of the dev attention. It could be better but that relies on OW2 releasing sadly --- I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite user on the Citadel. https://discord.gg/vzpsef2tJc - Join us for games \|\| https://bit.ly/39z7PHA - YouTube <cite>Alpha218 posted [p:957464581] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>s0nicfan posted... </cite> <quote>The alternative is Blizzard fixing their shit games. A ton of low effort, useless, reactionary changes are WAY easier to implement.</quote>Fixing their games has nothing to do with dealing with sexual harassers, which is what these name changes are aimed at Also the game is fine right now besides the massive lack of content due to OW2 getting almost all of the dev attention. It could be better but that relies on OW2 releasing sadly </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
King Rial 08/26/21 4:30:49 PM #37:	Shooter McGavin is right fucking there. --- I use Google... A lot.... >______> <cite>King Rial posted [p:957464586] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Shooter McGavin is right fucking there. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 08/26/21 4:32:41 PM #38:	Alpha218 posted... Fixing their games has nothing to do with dealing with sexual harassers, which is what these name changes are aimed at "We changed this character's name that maybe 1% of the community knew was named after this problematic person" isn't dealing with sexual harassers, either. It's a superficial alternation meant to signal that they're "taking this seriously" without actually changing anything. In what world does Blizzard no longer have to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace thanks to an Overwatch character being renamed? --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:957464636] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Alpha218 posted... </cite> <quote>Fixing their games has nothing to do with dealing with sexual harassers, which is what these name changes are aimed at</quote> "We changed this character's name that maybe 1% of the community knew was named after this problematic person" isn't dealing with sexual harassers, either. It's a superficial alternation meant to signal that they're "taking this seriously" without actually changing anything. In what world does Blizzard no longer have to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace thanks to an Overwatch character being renamed? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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gmanthebest 08/26/21 5:29:41 PM #40:	Awesome, this change altered the past and made it so that the harassment and assaults never happened! Oh? What's that? It's just a little "Look over here" while people are still being treated like shit? --- What do I feel when I shoot an enemy? Recoil. <cite>gmanthebest posted [p:957466337] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Awesome, this change altered the past and made it so that the harassment and assaults never happened! Oh? What's that? It's just a little "Look over here" while people are still being treated like shit? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 08/26/21 5:37:15 PM #41:	Yes it's superficial, but also it's good to do. --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:957466612] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Yes it's superficial, but also it's good to do. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xatrion 08/26/21 5:38:45 PM #42:	People still play overwatch? --- Shut your BF28/9 sound hole and listen up. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice? Strike three. <cite>Xatrion posted [p:957466679] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>People still play overwatch? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 08/26/21 5:40:36 PM #43:	Call him McButt. Do it. --- CyricZ He/him <cite>CyricZ posted [p:957466748] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Call him McButt. Do it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LordYeezus 08/26/21 5:40:50 PM #44:	Xatrion posted... People still play overwatch? Used to, but stopped cause I'll patiently wait for 2 to come out --- Life feels like one big gamble and I'm losing every bet. <cite>LordYeezus posted [p:957466755] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Xatrion posted... </cite> <quote>People still play overwatch?</quote> Used to, but stopped cause I'll patiently wait for 2 to come out </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Dark_SilverX 08/26/21 6:45:49 PM #46:	gotta start respecting women by looking the other direction --- Biden is America's finest hero. I love him. don't compare games to feces -- if you've an opinion worth mentioning, do so civilly <cite>Dark_SilverX posted [p:957468697] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>gotta start respecting women by looking the other direction </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Delirious_Beard 08/26/21 6:49:09 PM #47:	Xatrion posted... People still play overwatch? nope --- https://imgur.com/hLHUnOI You act like I don't know my own way home <cite>Delirious_Beard posted [p:957468774] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Xatrion posted... </cite> <quote>People still play overwatch?</quote> nope </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightningAce11 08/26/21 6:51:20 PM #48:	Nearly every artist that's worked at blizzard has said it's an awful place to be. Shut it all down. --- I want you to grab your nuts. Grab your balls. I want you to take a handful, and just grab your nuts real quick. Swivel 'em around in a circular motion. -LTG <cite>LightningAce11 posted [p:957468823] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>Nearly every artist that's worked at blizzard has said it's an awful place to be. Shut it all down. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
justaguy3492 08/26/21 6:56:16 PM #49:	For those that don't know, they also changed one of Mccree's sprays a while back because it was a noose. --- Gt: justaguy3492 <cite>justaguy3492 posted [p:957468947] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>For those that don't know, they also changed one of Mccree's sprays a while back because it was a noose. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FabIe 08/26/21 6:58:37 PM #50:	How about Arthur Morgan --- Play what you love and the damage will come. <cite>FabIe posted [p:957469005] in Overwatch ... [t:79632710]...</cite> <quote>How about Arthur Morgan </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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