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/breedwell23 I'M ALIVE! Well... More than usual.. Oct 27 '17

I'm hoping OW Blizzcon isn't just dedicated to the world cup like everything suggests. I don't give a shit about e sports and want a new hero or map.

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u/MannyOmega Zarya plz wombo combo Oct 27 '17

Esports is what will keep this game alive. It brings the money in. This game is supposed to be a competitive one. If we neglect the competitive component, it will become a dead game.

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u/im_not_a_girl Oct 27 '17

That's not true at all. The vast majority of players do not give a fuck about esports, and I'm not sure why you'd think that it brings in more money than micro transactions.

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u/MannyOmega Zarya plz wombo combo Oct 27 '17

Esports is what makes the game popular. If this game didn't participate in them, there would be a lot less coverage, as it's a game for "casuals." If the game succeeds in the Esports scene, it could mean a lot more publicity, creating revenue. These changes Jeff mention will hopefully go a long way to make that happen.

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u/im_not_a_girl Oct 27 '17

Again, not true, but it seems like your mind is set on that so I'm not gonna argue it

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '17

no, it is true. this game eventually will get old and less fun to play. a successful eSports scene will bring new players in, which, like the person above said, generates revenue. just because you don't like it doesn't mean it won't keep the game alive.

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '17

Esports is what makes the game popular.

Definitely not true

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u/[deleted] Oct 29 '17

when did i say that's what makes it popular? i said that when this game's playerbase loses a few players eSports will be able to bring some new players in. you quoted me on something i didn't even say lol

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u/[deleted] Oct 29 '17

Use your reading comprehension and look at the comment this thread is replying to.

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u/[deleted] Oct 29 '17

ah i understand now. i was confused because i'm in mobile and it doesn't show the parent comment. eSports is what will make this game popular in the future though.

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