The video discusses the history and development of Overwatch, a team-based first-person shooter game by Blizzard Entertainment. The game was initially conceived as Project Titan, a next-generation MMO title, but was canceled in 2013 after 7 years of development. A small team from Project Titan was tasked with creating a new game, which would eventually become Overwatch.
The game's development was influenced by popular FPS titles such as Quake and Team Fortress 2, and the near-future elements in some Call of Duty installments. The first content developed for the game was the map Temple of Anubis and the character Tracer.
The video also delves into the game's lore, highlighting various Easter eggs, references to other games, TV shows, and movies, and even cameos by Blizzard employees. Additionally, it touches on the game's Alternate Reality Game (ARG), particularly the Sombra ARG, which was an elaborate series of clues and puzzles that led players outside of the game itself.
Other topics covered in the video include:
* Character backstories and lore
* Hidden messages and codes in the game
* References to other Blizzard games, such as StarCraft and Diablo
* Easter eggs and cameos
* The game's attention to detail, including sound design and animations
* Speculation about future heroes, including Doomfist and Athena.
Overall, the video provides an in-depth look at the development and design of Overwatch, showcasing the game's complexity and attention to detail.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. In late 2007, Blizzard announced job openings for an unannounced next-generation MMO title.
2. The project was later confirmed to be a completely new IP, which would become known as Project Titan.
3. Project Titan was in development for over 7 years before being reassessed in mid-2013.
4. Project Titan was officially canceled in 2014.
5. A new game, Overwatch, was formed from the ashes of Project Titan.
6. Overwatch was announced on November 7th, 2014.
7. The Sombra ARG (Alternate Reality Game) was an elaborate series of clues and puzzles that led to the introduction of Sombra in the animated short "Infiltration".
8. Genji's quarters can be found in the game on the map Nepal.
9. The game's lore includes various Easter eggs and references to other games, TV shows, and movies.
10. Blizzard employees have made cameos in the game through various in-game text and labels.
11. The game's artists have included accurate and detailed elements, such as the hexadecimal display on Sombra's gun and the Egyptian hieroglyphics on Pharah's spray.
12. Hongyu Wu, an avid Overwatch fan, was honored in the game with a space suit marked with his name after he passed away before the game's release.
13. The game's developers have included subtle hints and foreshadowing for future heroes, such as D.Va and Ana.
14. Doomfist and Athena are suspected to be potential future heroes in the game.
15. The game's lead writer has expressed a desire for Athena to be more than just a voice in the game.
Note: I've only included facts that are explicitly stated in the text, without any interpretation or opinion.