World of Warcraft has been an extraordinary success since its
launch in November 2004. It has impressed game critics and has
captivated millions of players, who adore the world that the
game has created. It is no longer just a game but is now a
genuine phenomenon, and one that shows no signs of abating. It
is one of the key games of recent times, and stands as a
landmark title for online gaming. World of Warcraft’s appeal lies in that it has created a truly
engaging online world. This massively multiplayer online
role-playing game is set in the world of Azeroth, a fantastic
land that is filled with heroes and monsters and many other
creatures. The game’s strength is that it functions as an
experience, as a world that exists on its own terms that you may
visit and explore as you please. World of Warcraft is the 4th title in the series of Warcraft
games, which have been entertaining people for over a decade.
The series began in 1994 with the game Warcraft: Orcs and
Humans, a real time strategy game set in Azeroth. This was a
fine title, and a good introduction to the series, but in truth
the franchise was just getting started. The best was still to
come. Indeed, it wasn’t until 1995 and the release of the second game,
Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness, that the series really found its
voice. Warcraft 2 was a masterpiece, and it improved on the
original in every sense. The game had beautiful graphics, epic
storytelling and fascinating, absorbing gameplay. The high
standards of the series continued in 2002, with the release of
Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos. This was another classic and a
remarkable game in its own right. The predecessors of World of
Warcraft were all superb. Blizzard Entertainment published all of the Warcraft titles, and
the games attracted a huge following. When Blizzard announced
that there was going to be a 4th game in the series, it was
natural that people were interested. This interest intensified
when it emerged that the new Warcraft title was going to be an
online multiplayer game. World of Warcraft would make Azeroth
more interactive and redefine it as an experience.
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Andrea,
ReplyDeleteVery good job on giving the history of World of Warcraft. It would have been nice if you would have mentioned that you play the game and what you personally know about it. I took off points for spelling (thier should have been their) and it should have been capitalized.
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