World of Warcraft Still Going Strong as it Celebrates 20 Years

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Posted on 11/21/2024 5:52:20 PM PST by nickcarraway

Although it was not the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game (a genre known as MMORPG) when it was released in 2004, World of Warcraft was an instant success, quickly attracting several million players worldwide.

s it celebrates its 20th birthday, online video game World of Warcraft has demonstrated a rare longevity thanks to its loyal following and constant evolutions.

"It is inspiring to be able to work on this rare game that has touched so many lives, and to also feel the burden of carrying that forward," Ion Hazzikostas, the current director of the game, told AFP at the Gamescom trade show in Germany in August. As an early fan of WoW, he joined California-based Blizzard, the American developer of the title, in 2008 before climbing the ranks.

Although it was not the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game (a genre known as MMORPG) when it was released in 2004, World of Warcraft was an instant success, quickly attracting several million players worldwide.

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1 posted on 11/21/2024 5:52:20 PM PST by nickcarraway

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