11 Video Games That Will Define The Current Generation

When Blizzard released the first trailer for Overwatch three years ago, it was already looking pretty special. However, it's hard to imagine even Blizzard anticipating what a cultural behemoth the game would soon become. Overwatch is a phenomenon.

From cosplay, to fan art, to fan fiction, Overwatch's fanbase exploded. Even before the game was released last year, it had legions of fans. There are a number of reasons for the game's monumental success - its core gameplay, which has a laser-tight focus on multiplayer, is exceptional. Its team-based, objective-focused gameplay is airtight.

With its cast of individual and wonderfully designed heroes, Overwatch offers something for everyone. It's equal parts accessible and hard to master, challenging and rewarding.

No two matches are the same, thanks to the unique gameplay elements introduced by each hero, whether you're the time-travelling Tracer, the gas-guzzling Roadhog, or the spiritual robot Zenyatta, to name just a few. But it's the way Overwatch captured the hearts of gamers that has helped to define this generation, and if Blizzard has its way, it'll continue to live on until the next too.