Opinion2018-11-06

How Call of Duty and Overwatch use different strategies to keep you hooked

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Daniel Friedman Polygon
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Call of Duty
Active · 2003–2026
Latest · Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Top genres · fps, adventure, tactical
2415 articles 374 writers 60 games
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Active · 2016–2025
Latest · Overwatch
Top genres · fps, simulation, strategy
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