Activision Blizzard's "Overwatch" Gives Gamers Everything They Love

In a year where the first-person shooter genre saw several big releases, Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) Overwatch stood out, receiving over 100 "Game of the Year" awards for 2016.

Overwatch does a masterful job of fusing cultures from all over the world, which has helped the game reach a balanced player base from Asia-Pacific regions to the Americas. In one match, players might battle in a snowy, mountain village in Nepal, while players in the next will duke it out in a Spanish-themed, festive town square at nighttime. It definitely helps Overwatch stand out from the military-based shooters that have flooded the market in the past.

Overwatch has an array of colorful characters that gives the game an inviting look. Image source: Activision Blizzard.

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