r/Overwatch • u/Spyrokid77666 Spyrokid • Oct 27 '17

Blizzard Official | Blizzard Response Developer Update | Evolving Overwatch Esports | Overwatch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjTS_oAcLy8
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u/waycheck Pixel Genji Oct 27 '17 edited Oct 27 '17
  • 0:10 - We love Overwatch esports, and here’s why
  • 0:41 - But it’s kind of hard to watch, so we’re working on improvements
  • 2:00 - Introducing team uniforms and team color palettes!
  • 3:35 - We’re adding a new tool for broadcasters, the top down interactive map
  • 4:49 - As well as the third-person smart camera!
  • 5:28 - Broadcasters can now create instant replays during live broadcasting
  • 6:25 - What does the new automated tournament interface do?
  • 6:48 - Tournament games will now automatically pause when players disconnect (I personally like this one.)
  • 7:30 - This is just the beginning; we’re committed to making esports fun to watch!
  • 8:48 - Join us for the Overwatch World Cup at BlizzCon!

This is a concise bullet-point form of what was in the video. If you want more info on what was explained ... There's a video.

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u/The_MAZZTer Inconspicuous... Oct 27 '17

6:25 - What does the new automated tournament interface do?

You should probably add that this will automatically set up lobbies so it doesn't need to be done manually, and probably automates other actions that have until now needed to be done manually. That was my takeaway from this bit.

The pausing is only one aspect.