History Trivia / Overwatch

* ActorAllusion: In the Japanese dub, when Lucio does a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXvHOviRpm8&list=PLsHA74V3bmZ4Ejxw6M-HJwxVcSupKQPiQ&index=5 fist slam to the ground]], he shouts a phrase very similar to a similar one [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure Jonathan Joestar]] uses when using the Sunlight Yellow Overdrive, a role previously voiced by his [[Creator/KazuyukiOkitsu Japanese VA]].

* CastingGag: In the Japanese dub, it's not the first time Lynn (Mei) has voiced someone [[VideoGame/FireEmblemFates who has a connection with water and ice]]. Also, Creator/YoshihisaKawahara (Genji) already voiced a ninja,[[VideoGame/GuiltyGear except he was a very human, American one]].

* CastingGag: In the Japanese dub, it's not the first time Lynn (Mei) has voiced someone [[VideoGame/FireEmblemFates who has a connection with water and ice]].

* CastingGag: In the Japanese dub, tt's not the first time Lynn (Mei) has voiced someone [[VideoGame/FireEmblemFates who has a connection with water and ice]].

* HeyItsThatVoice
** [[Creator/CrispinFreeman Winston]] is [[Manga/{{Hellsing}} Alucard]], [[LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya Kyon]], [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Sundowner]], and [[Anime/GhostInTheShellStandAloneComplex Togusa]].
** [[Creator/MatthewMercer McCree]] is [[VideoGame/{{Fallout 4}} MacCready]], [[VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening Chrom]], [[VideoGame/FireEmblemFates Ryoma]], and [[Anime/AttackOnTitan Levi]].
** [[Creator/KeithSilverstein Tolbjorn]] is [[VideoGame/SoulSeries Zasalamel]], [[Anime/{{Monster}} Johan Liebert]], [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog Vector the Crocodile]], and [[WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug Hawkmoth]].

* DuelingWorks: The similar game VideoGame/{{Battleborn}} seems to be in direct competition with Overwatch since Overwatch's open beta takes place on Battleborn's release date.

* TrollingCreator: Shortly after complaints about Tracer's "Over the Shoulder" pose being too sexual for her character--showing off her butt due to her skintight outfit--were raised, Blizzard removed it, saying they agreed and had been dissatisfied with it for some time, and would replace it with something more fitting. Their replacement pose [[http://www.polygon.com/2016/4/6/11376814/overwatch-tracer-pose-butt-replacement is based off a pinup model and still shows off her butt]].

* HeyItsThatVoice: The Japanese dub showcases some pretty big names.
** Tracer, the SeriesMascot, is voiced by Creator/EmiriKatou.
** Widowmaker is voiced by Creator/ShizukaIto. Her [[Creator/HitomiNabatame "wife"]] is Symmetra.
** Zarya is voiced by Creator/MitsukiSaiga, while Pharah is Creator/RomiPark.

** Tracer, the SeriesMascot, is voiced by Creator/EmiriKato.

** Tracer, the SeriesMascot, is voiced by Creator\EmiriKato.
** Widowmaker is voiced by Creator\ShizukaIto. Her [[Creator\HitomiNabatame "wife"]] is Symmetra.

* TheCameo: In the cinematic trailer, the security guard is playing VideoGame/HearthstoneHeroesOfWarcraft. Also doubles as FunnyBackgroundEvent.

* WordOfGod: Though not revealed in the cinematic, according to some offhand remarks by Chris Metzen during one of the post-reveal interviews, the two boys in the cinematic are named Brian (age 15) and Chris (age 6).
** Also at Blizzcon 2015, it was stated at least one member of the cast was gay upon being asked if one was included in the already diverse cast. That said, we still don't know WHO as they didn't want to reveal background info too early.

** Also at Blizzcon 2015, it was stated at least one member of the cast was gay upon being asked if one was included in the already diverse cast. That said we still don't know WHO as they didn't want to reveal background info too early.

* DuelingWorks: The similar game ''Battleborn'' seems to be in direct competition with Overwatch since Overwatch's open beta takes place on Battleborn's release date.

* DuelingWorks: The similar game VideoGame/Battleborn seems to be in direct competition with Overwatch since Overwatch's open beta takes place on Battleborn's release date.

* WordOfGod: Though not revealed in the cinematic, according to some offhand remarks by Chris Metzen during one of the post-reveal interviews, the two boys in the cinematic are named Brian (age 15) and Chris (age 6).

* InkSuitActor[=/=]CreatorCameo: Of a sort. Zarya is modeled after one of Blizzard's own employees, Tamara Bakhlycheva, one of the character designers for [[VideoGame/DiabloIII Diablo 3]], and originally a native of St. Petersburg, Russia. And yes, [[https://31.media.tumblr.com/3fba2fc396ab7137454bb362f9e587f7/tumblr_inline_nkvebxT3VI1sqom29.jpg they have the same hair]].

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Some of Overwatch's game assets are originally meant for a MMO project named ''Titan'' before it was scrapped.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Overwatch's game asset are originally meant for a MMO project named ''Titan'' before it was scrapped.