Template:Did you know nominations/Kiriko (Overwatch)

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The result was: promoted by Theleekycauldron (talk) 01:58, 3 October 2022 (UTC)

Kiriko (Overwatch)

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• ... that Blizzard Entertainment teased Kiriko, their "fox girl" character for Overwatch 2, through a cryptic message that translated to "What Does the Fox Say"? Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/overwatch-2-beta-ends-with-a-cryptic-fox-reference-hinting-at-the-next-hero/
  • ALT1: ... that Overwatch 2 gamers can play as Kiriko, a ninja healer who can summon a kitsune, starting today? Source: https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/newest-hero-overwatch-2-kiriko
  • ALT2: ... that before being redesigned to look like a Shinto shrine maiden with modern streetwear aesthetics, Kiriko originally held a fidget spinner-inspired throwing star? Source: https://www.polygon.com/23353098/overwatch-2-new-hero-kiriko-support
  • ALT3: ... that starting with Kiriko, Blizzard Entertainment intends to make their Overwatch characters available exclusively via a battle pass? Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/overwatch-2-hero-battle-pass-tier-55/
  • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/WBUF-TV
  • Comment: So ALT1 would be my go-to, if Kiriko can be secured to appear on the DYK section on October 4, the early access launch date for Overwatch 2.

Converted from a redirect by Soulbust (talk). Self-nominated at 04:30, 19 September 2022 (UTC).

General: Article is new enough and long enough
New enough: Long enough:

Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Adequate sourcing: Neutral: Free of copyright violations, plagiarism, and close paraphrasing:

Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
Cited: Interesting:

QPQ: Done.

Overall: @Soulbust reviewing this nomination to make it up for my nomination of Consumption of Tide Pods. The article is well done, hook is good, no pictures to review, and your QPQ is done. So I'm approving the nomination. Good Job! Onegreatjoke (talk) 22:25, 1 October 2022 (UTC)