Ex-Blizzard Director Criticizes Marvel for Overwatch Imitation

Marvel Rivals, a new team-based PVP shooter by NetEase, has gained significant popularity, boasting over 440,000 players on Steam. However, former Blizzard director Mike Ybarra criticized the game for its similarities to Overwatch, dubbing it "Overwatch Marvel Rivals" in a now-deleted tweet. The gaming community largely dismissed Ybarra's claims, noting the longstanding history of Marvel's Black Widow and the irony of Overwatch itself facing past plagiarism accusations. Despite the controversy, Marvel Rivals continues to thrive.