When I first saw Overwatch, I thought it was a Team Fortress 2 clone.
You have the distinct classes, the team- and objective-based combat, and a bright, cartoon-like art style. Overwatch certainly takes plenty of inspiration from Valve’s online shooter series. It’s just better.
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Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.