Say Goodbye to Your Social Life: Overwatch Has Arrived
Jun 10, 2016 • Jaime Gonzalo
4. Customization
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As you level up, you gain access to skins, voice overs and taunts. Though these add-ons will not affect gameplay, they will always mean something to most hardcore gamers. Wearing an unlocked skin is like waving around a trophy—it gives you bragging rights.
If you were a new player and you see this other character sporting a skin you’ve never seen before, then chances are you will be intimidated by the amount of progress (and experience) this player has gone through. Throw in some taunts and that player could be akin to a schoolyard bully. It’s all for show but sometimes intimidation is half the battle.
3. Skill builds up the more you play.
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Just like any other “sport,” practice makes perfect. Competition DOTA players didn’t get as good as they are because it was God-given talent; they became good because they devoted weeks (or years) to practice. The same goes for Overwatch.
The game requires mastery, and that takes a whole lot of time. You will die all the time at first, and that will frustrate you. Don’t let the frustration get a hold of you though, because the longer you stick to it, pretty soon you’ll be the one eliminating everyone in the arena. These types of games will never get boring because there will always be competition. So grab a copy and put those hours in!
2. It has the potential to become an E-sport.
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The reception for Overwatch has been fantastic. There are thousands of players actively playing the game, whether it’s on console or PC. Give the game a year or so and you could be seeing it in live competitions around the world. The game has great potential to become an E-sport, and given that a lot of players are already so into it, it won’t be long until players become masters of the game.
1. The first in 17 years
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If you know Blizzard, then you know that they put a lot of love and work into their games. It’s been 17 years since they released a new and original title, but the wait is most definitely worth it.
After Blizzard scrapped Titan, fans were disappointed that another project had gone down the drain. To everyone’s delight, Blizzard announced that a “better” game would be coming out—and now it’s here in the form of Overwatch. You can expect any Blizzard game to be a hit for many years to come. After all, Blizzard did create cult masterpieces in the form of Diablo and Warcraft (and all of its expansions—DOTA included) which are still being raved about today.
So kiss your loved ones and tell them you’ll see them soon. The world of Overwatch awaits.
What are your thoughts on Overwatch? Is it worth all the hype? Share away in the comments below!
