By Farrha Khan
Blizzard’s first animated short for Overwatch is the best way to get to know Winston, a moon-dwelling, primate scientist gorilla in its forthcoming first-person shooter. It also proves the game maker still has storytelling chops.
Titled “Recall,” this is the first in a series of CGI animated shorts to be released in the lead up to the launch of the game on May 24. While previous trailers and teasers have showcased Overwatch as a whole, these shorts go in depth with the game’s cast of heroes. The result? Something akin to a Pixar flick.
Today’s short gives us a fun introduction to the genetically engineered gorilla Winston and his origins, as well as what could be the beginning of the Overwatch game as he gets in touch with (and possibly starts bringing together) the game’s other heroes.
It’s certainly an interesting way of getting everyone up to date with the lore and characters of game, which happens to be Blizzard’s first original release in nearly two decades. That’s right, not since StarCraft has there been a new offering from the publisher not related to or spun-off from one of its previous titles.
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Source:: techradar.com – Gaming
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