Overwatch (Blizzard) The varied character designs, from the gentle battlebot Bastion to the grim-n-gritty skeletal mercenary Reaper, carry the heart of this team-based shooter, while the 12 arenas through which players battle are tasked with the job of communicating the story behind the conflicts. As the light shines through Watchpoint: Gibraltar, you’ll want to stop and stare – but don’t for too long.

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