Overwatch

9TurningMirrors · 8 Nov 2014 at 10:15

Stylistically it reminds me of SMNC. (Gameplay is different, of course.)

I, too, signed up for Beta. It looks like it could be fun.

Newbie007 said:
No idea why they are trying to break into an already saturated market but then again their moba is the same imo, Regardless not my cup of team so I wont be paying, I mean playing come release.

Not picking on you but just using you as a succinct quote.

Blizzard seem to like doing this (taking on an existing 'game type'. It worked for WoW because they made it a lot more casual friendly. Seems as if they are trying to do the same with Heroes of the STorm. I don't know if team shooters need that though...

And...what computer game market isn't saturated? Further, if is isn't popular is it one you want to get into? On the one hand it could be a great opportunity to be original and seize the early territory...on the other there could be a reason that the genre has little competition.

Bawheidbob · 8 Nov 2014 at 11:05

ShakeNBake · 8 Nov 2014 at 14:03

looks awesome

Sega Mega Dave · 8 Nov 2014 at 14:48

Looks like a mobile game. TF2 is trash after about 10 mins, it's popular as it can be played on a calculator and it's free.

Bloody awful.

shankly1985 · 8 Nov 2014 at 16:29

TF2 is superb, it offers quite a lot and takes a lot of time to master the different playing styles..

If this can become anything close to TF2 then they have a real winner on there hands.

Tune · 8 Nov 2014 at 16:58

Sega Mega Dave said:
Looks like a mobile game. TF2 is trash after about 10 mins, it's popular as it can be played on a calculator and it's free.

Bloody awful.

gr8 b8 m8 r8 8/8

Tonydb · 8 Nov 2014 at 19:06

Looks cool.

Ive signed up to the beta.

Death char looks mint tbf..

Craig1981 · 8 Nov 2014 at 19:31

Time for the Overwatch originals panel on the main stage!

MatsyLR · 8 Nov 2014 at 19:40

This is Titan just cut down to PvP only.
Looks interesting anyway and will allow for better balancing.

Bawheidbob · 8 Nov 2014 at 20:32

Well done to the lassie asking the last question on the latest panel - Mentioning TF2 and getting a respectable answer.

Craig1981 · 8 Nov 2014 at 20:36

I think its funny someone asked if there would be hats. I bet they'd love to make some easy cash from those kinda micro transactions. Same goes for skins.

Tune · 8 Nov 2014 at 20:38

MatsyLR said:
This is Titan just cut down to PvP only.
Looks interesting anyway and will allow for better balancing.

Yeah because we definitely saw titan gameplay right. There was barely any info on it..

Murray · 8 Nov 2014 at 20:38

I don't see why developers don't put cosmetic micro transactions into games now tbh.

Its a great idea to get more money and people love buying cosmetics for games they enjoy.

HungryHippos · 8 Nov 2014 at 20:58

Murray said:
I don't see why developers don't put cosmetic micro transactions into games now tbh.

Its a great idea to get more money and people love buying cosmetics for games they enjoy.

I'm of two minds on this.

As long as the items you can buy don't really change the game play mechanics it's not too bad. But even with TF2 there are some crazy "expensive" items in game because they are so rare, I see people running around with gold weapons and unusual hats quite a lot!

Tune · 8 Nov 2014 at 21:04

Which is why he said cosmetic. But yeah I'm not really a fan of being able to buy weapons in TF2, but the default are the best anyway imo.

MatsyLR · 8 Nov 2014 at 21:08

Tune said:
Yeah because we definitely saw titan gameplay right. There was barely any info on it..

You really think they would just scrap and delete years worth of development on a game...right

Murray · 8 Nov 2014 at 21:09

I believe its the same engine as Titan but its not the same game.

Woogie · 10 Nov 2014 at 08:24

I would imagine that the payment model will be something along the lines of Smite/LoL (Although not 100% sure on LoLs or DOTA). Free to play characters on a set rotation or a 1 off payment for all characters and future characters. Perhaps a drop system for loot boxes that require keys to open or flat out purchasing skins etc.

Considering they are on about introducing more playable characters and do not seem to have a limit on those they want to release it is the only financially viable way for them to do it

Mercutio · 10 Nov 2014 at 09:05

^JP^ said:
Aww man, I hope they add it, CTF is my favorite game mode!

I actually wish we had a shooter that did assault mode like the original unreal tournament did it.

m4rk84 · 10 Nov 2014 at 09:55

I got the impression that they plan to add heroes often. I guess they will sell them similar to LoL. Which is fair enough.

I am hoping that the initial game costs money and comes with a bunch of heroes though. If it's free the game is going to be plagued by cheaters. I also hope they have a comprehensive league and matchmaking system like CS:Go.

It's a very refreshing direction for Blizzard, love the new art style which is much more Disney/Pixar in style. It could be awesome.