That's a really interesting question! Early on in the project, we knew that we wanted [Overwatch] to have a competitive nature to it, but in a sense that two teams would come together and have a really great match against one another. That was the goal on that side, but we are always driving to, first and foremost, make it a great shooter. There was a point in the development where we conducted our own internal tournament with members of the team, and we had a hunch that the game was really fun to watch and become a great competitive game or a great eSports game. That was the first moment where we really felt confident about it, since everyone on the team stayed late every night to watch every tournament match, and they were so fun to watch. Once we got to that point, we started really focusing on the competitive side of the game.

There have been recent attempts by some studios to permeate some raw idea of 'satire' to be the glue that binds a game together. But the problem with this strict reliance, is the fact this is simply a ham-fisted and superficial perception of satire for the pure sake of it . That something is satirical, if it merely says it is; that the main objective in promoting your game in a trailer, is to simply shove humour in one's face -- to paint it in a kind of overly-confident, overly-exuberant fashion. Doing so will only bring about one of the most unrequested anecdotes of feedback from your typical viewer: try-hard. Could this be why so many of Microsoft's past E3's have been "funny" when (and only when) they weren't intending to be? To avoid going off-topic, the point is, satire stems from understanding the rules and laws of an established concept...and then looking at it from a sarcastic, ironic or equally-critical viewpoint that's not so much about exploiting possible flaws, but drawing on the potential disbelief. Because after all...games aren't real (least not with VR in its current infancy) and while you may want to rely on realism or emotion or established formulae for certain genres - fantasy, for example - everything...and I mean everything...is a target for ridicule and intimidation. Why? Because comedy and laughter are both fundamental states of mood.

Not all would be resolved with this one change, though. There still is the fact that the title is woefully light on content. With no customization, outside of cosmetics, there is no true feeling of ownership over a hero and how they play. With no perks to tweak, no loadouts to worry over, and no sense of player investment, the game lives and dies by its modes. Sadly, these are currently lacking.

That's a huge relief to hear that. Obviously with a progression system you're trying to create a treadmill of sorts, but when so many basic gameplay tenants are locked behind progression, it becomes a treadmill you don't even want to get on in the first place.

Wielding a precise and powerful bow with unlimited arrows, a special shockwave arrow, and able to jump far distances perfectly describes Hawkeye , but it also is a nearly identical description of Hanzo from Overwatch . If anyone is a dedicated Hanzo player, they will pick up Hawkeye almost immediately as a deadly DPS hero , even with the different abilities he posses

The biggest difference between Hawkeye and Hanzo is their ultimate abilities. Hanzo summons a spiritual dragon to demolish all enemies in its way, while Hawkeye's Hunter's Sight ability creates afterimage versions of opponents that share damage with their affiliated her

It cannot be overstated how vibrant, unique, and full of life Overwatch’s roster feels, nor how much its diversity and broadness helps encourage both veteran gamers and those new to shooters to pick up the game. In a genre dominated by gritty, sci-fi realism, and populated mostly by angry white guys shooting at other angry white guys with assault rifles, Shield Projector Overwatch 2’s multi-ethnic, female-heavy, colorful, and unapologetically fun roster absolutely stands out from the pack. Each character’s animations, visual design, and dialogue all come together to bring them to life, and in the waiting room before games, they’ll engage in dialogue with each other to further emphasize the world that connects t

The Sonic Amplifier's primary firing method is a close-to-medium range automatic barrage of soundwaves, and even though this weapon is relatively weak, its sheer accuracy allows for you to pick up eliminations left and right with clever aiming. Lucio's secondary fire is far more interesting, as it's a knock-back blast that operates on a cooldown, making it perfect for taking out snipers that you sneak around. On maps that feature opportunities to plummet to one's death, there's nothing more satisfying (or frustrating) than having Lucio push you off of the stage while you attempt to line up a headshot. Oh, and if you're in a situation where Roadhog, Reaper or D.Va is wreaking close-range havoc, this is an exceptionally useful skill