Overwatch game director talks diversity, inclusivity and Tracer's sexuality

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Overwatch game director, Jeff Kaplan gave today's keynote presentation at D.I.C.E. Summit, and used the platform to talk about his team's approach to worldbuilding and character design.
Blizzard's team-based shooter has been widely praised for its diverse roster of heroes, including Brazilian DJ Lucio; Chinese climatologist Mei; and badass Egyptian sniper mum Ana.
"What's weird to us, is that Overwatch started to spark lots of discussions about diversity," said Kaplan. "It was a very hot topic during the development of Overwatch.
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