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[patapuf]

They are fairly different, Battleborn is a moba, and gearbox claims it'll have full single player campaign, though we haven't really seen much on that front.

Overwatch is TF2 style, an FPS and if the closed beta is any indication will have pretty good post launch support. It's also by Blizzard so it's pretty likely to have a lasting community.

 

[killroy87]

They are fairly different, Battleborn is a moba third person, and gearbox claims it'll have full single player campaign, though we haven't really seen much on that front.

Overwatch is TF2 style, an FPS and if the closed beta is any indication will have pretty good post launch support. It's also by Blizzard so it's pretty likely to have a lasting community.

Battleborn is first person

 

[-tetsuo-]

One will be DoA and one will be played and supported for years. Guess which is which.

 

[Auctopus]

If you can't tell which one you want, how do you know you actually want either?

 

[Whompa02]

if you HAD to buy one, I'd vote Overwatch.

 

[Samurai G0SU]

Loved Overwatch's beta.

I'd say go with Blizzard.

 

[Aranjah]

Overwatch is PvP only unless you count endless bot practice mode. Not for me.
Battleborn has some attempt at a campaign, and co-op.

I'll be going with Battleborn, if I get either.

 

[El-Suave]

There are betas for both, so you can answer that question yourself soon hopefully.

 

[ObiDin]

Overwatch has no single player campaign, but is made by Blizzard.

Battleborn has a single player/co-op campaign and competitive multiplayer and is made by Gearbox.

Honestly I might get both depending on the upcoming betas.

 

[E92 M3]

Oberwatch. Long term support and a healthy population.

 

[Rain City Gamer]

Overwatch is from Blizzard. I think that's all I need to know.

First post and done.

 

[hydruxo]

Overwatch easily. It's the better game and Blizzard will likely continue to support it for a long time.

 

[Fixed2BeBroken]

I've played Overwatch during stress test weekend, and I haven't had that much fun with a multiplayer game in a LONG time.

thats all I needed to know that it was going to be my most anticipated MP game of 2016.

Haven't played battleborn so no clue on that one.

 

[ObiDin]

Overwatch easily. It's the better game and Blizzard will likely continue to support it for a long time.

What? How can this even be stated at this point? I like the aesthetics of Overwatch more, but it only having PVP multiplayer is a disadvantage to me.

 

[ScaryShark]

It's weird that these two get grouped together all the time when they're not even the same type of game.

 

[patapuf]

Battleborn is first person

heh... i guess some games have started blurbing toghether for me as well.

 

[SpiceMelange]

Overwatch is legit and feels old-school like TF2. Haven't tried Battleborn yet.

 

[nynt9]

What? How can this even be stated at this point? I like the aesthetics of Overwatch more, but it only having PVP multiplayer is a disadvantage to me.

It can be stated because it's Blizzard. They're known for supporting multiplayer games for decades. Even if the games get sequels.

 

[Angry Puppy]

People will probably still be playing Overwatch in like 10 years.

 

[Cutwolf]

I'm having more fun with Overwatch than any game in a long, long time.

 

[ObiDin]

It can be stated because it's Blizzard. They're known for supporting multiplayer games for decades. Even if the games get sequels.

If Overwatch had a single player campaign, I probably wouldn't touch Battleborn as Blizzards reputation for quality and support is legendary. But as Battleborn has a single player/co-op campaign and I love Borderlands...I don't know. Will wait for each beta to make up my mind.

 

[daveo42]

Overwatch is from Blizzard. I think that's all I need to know.

First post strike gold again.

 

[patchday]

ugh, BattleBorn will have random loot and you can bring it into their MOBA'ish (Incursion) mode I've just read. That sounds like Destiny and other MMOs where you have to grind to compete

Was thinking to at least give that game a go but now I fear it will simply cater to people that put in the time to gather all the random loot. <puke>

Well I was already going with Overwatch anyways

 

[ChryZ]

Which one offers the most butt?

 

[Akuun]

Check out the betas and Twitch streams.

 

[Iced]

Has anyone here purchased an Overwatch Origins Edition key from cdkeys? It's $54.49 CND right now, which is pretty tempting given how crappy Canadian game prices are lately.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Wait, they are different games? Not since Prototype and Infamous have I been so confused.

Dude, there's about four others which are just like these two; similar names and all.

 

[nynt9]

If Overwatch had a single player campaign, I probably wouldn't touch Battleborn as Blizzards reputation for quality and support is legendary. But as Battleborn has a single player/co-op campaign and I love Borderlands...I don't know. Will wait for each beta to make up my mind.

Do we have any indication that the single player will be different from "the multiplayer, but with bots and some tacked on story"?

 

[SlickShoes]

Has anyone here purchased an Overwatch Origins Edition key from cdkeys? It's $54.49 CND right now, which is pretty tempting given how crappy Canadian game prices are lately.

My friend has, you won't get the game code until much closer to release date so by buying it now all you are doing is committing and paying that price in case it goes up.

 

[Virdix]

Im going to try Battlebornes open beta in April. I was going to skip it until I heard Totalbiscuit and crew talk about it on the Co-optional podcast. Missed my chance at overwatchs closed beta.

 

[Iced]

My friend has, you won't get the game code until much closer to release date so by buying it now all you are doing is committing and paying that price in case it goes up.

I wouldn't mind committing to the price, actually. I know The Division went up 15-20 dollars at release. Seems to the norm for games on there. Might pull the trigger on this tonight, because everything I've read about the game is overwhelmingly positive.

 

[Syf]

Overwatch will be better at launch and you can bet it'll be better supported afterwards too

 

[ObiDin]

Do we have any indication that the single player will be different from "the multiplayer, but with bots and some tacked on story"?

Umm, I played the alpha and it had a co-op mission, well half of a co-op mission. It had mission objectives and a boss and took around 15-20 minutes to complete and was only half of the actual mission supposedly. So yeah, I would say it has an actual campaign.

I think the upcoming beta is suppose to have 2 full missions.

 

[xDUMPWEEDx]

Overwatch.
Why would you buy anything associated with Randy Pitchford?

 

[patchday]

Im going to try Battlebornes open beta in April. I was going to skip it until I heard Totalbiscuit and crew talk about it on the Co-optional podcast. Missed my chance at overwatchs closed beta.

guess I'll give it a try then perhaps

 

[Turin Turambar]

Do we have any indication that the single player will be different from "the multiplayer, but with bots and some tacked on story"?

Lots of people here played the technical beta, and it already had a sp level. But I suspect it won't be very long. 6 hours maybe. And it was a bit dull.

 

[TUSR]

People are actually going to play Overwatch.

 

[cubicle47b]

Overwatch looks incredible, will almost immediately have a large community, and will be supported by Blizzard for years. I put a lot of trust in Jeff Kaplan.

 

[tearsintherain]

Overwatch open beta May 4-9th
http://us.battle.net/overwatch/en/blog/20055970

Battleborn open beta April 8th - 18th
https://battleborn.com/en/news/view/en-battleborn-open-beta-everything-you-need-to-know/


Try both, decide. I'd be very surprised if 90% of people didn't choose Overwatch after betas.

Both games are also part of the Best Buy $10 pre order program, and GCU gives an additional 20% off, so you'd be paying $38+tax if you pre order from there for console or PC. Should trade in for $30 the first 2-3 weeks so pretty cheap rental either way.

 

[pantsmith]

One has zero ties to Randy Pitchford, thankfully.

 

[#sorrynotsorry]

Overwatch is from Blizzard. I think that's all I need to know.

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[Complistic]

Overwatch has got me to play first person shooters again even though I thought I was done with them. It's amazing.

 

[Askherserenity]

Battleborn plays like shit. I was surprised at how bad the game actually was when I played the closed beta.

It's terrible.

Overwatch is fantastic. Especially with a group of friends.

Battleborn is going to be a dead game in a matter of weeks.

 

[JHoNNy1OoO]

From what has been seen and played, which will be the more user friendly and "better" online experience?

Based on your qualifier, get Overwatch no doubt about it. I personally believe Battleborn is going to be a huge mess.

 

[Possumowner]

Overwatch.The beta was awesome,and the game will be majorly supported. I can't say the same for Battleborn

 

[docbon]

I think Overwatch is super dope based on playing the closed beta for a while. Not gonna shit on Battleborn though since I haven't played it. It seems like an amalgamation of multiple concepts from other games I enjoy, so I'm actually looking forward to trying it out when the beta arrives. It was kind of shitty seeing people break NDA to talk about how bad the game was instead of relaying it to the developers directly as feedback.

 

[#sorrynotsorry]

Overwatch open beta May 4-9th
http://us.battle.net/overwatch/en/blog/20055970

Battleborn open beta April 8th - 18th
https://battleborn.com/en/news/view/en-battleborn-open-beta-everything-you-need-to-know/


Try both, decide. I'd be very surprised if 90% of people didn't choose Overwatch after betas.

Both games are also part of the Best Buy $10 pre order program, and GCU gives an additional 20% off, so you'd be paying $38+tax if you pre order from there for console or PC. Should trade in for $30 the first 2-3 weeks so pretty cheap rental either way.

Best Buy doesn't do trade ins for new releases anymore it seems. I had to wait 2 weeks for Far Cry to appear in their system.

For instance you can't trade in Trackmania atm.

 

[dnmt]

Overwatch will still have people playing it a month after release.

 

[CHC]

I'd say Overwatch, it's Blizzard so it will begin with a decent sized community and a hell of a lot more momentum / excitement.

Battleborn sounds like a labor of love, but seeing as how it's Gearbox, that doesn't guarantee in any way whatsoever that it will be a good product.

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Do we have any indication that the single player will be different from "the multiplayer, but with bots and some tacked on story"?

Plenty of footage out there: (Vid 1 / Vid 2 / Vid 3 / Vid 4)