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Sneak peek: World of Warcraft
Platform:
PC
Genre: 3D multiplayer/role-playing
Contact: Vivendi Universal
Phone: (02) 9904 4533
Web: http://www.blizzard.com
Release date: 2003

World of Warcraft is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game set in the rich fiction of the Warcraft universe.

"In setting out to create a massively multiplayer universe, we wanted to give people the opportunity to help redefine a place they remember fondly," stated Mike Morhaime, Blizzard Entertainment president and co-founder. "With World of Warcraft, we are creating an incredibly dynamic online gaming experience, complete with endless possibilities to surprise and engross both hardcore Warcraft veterans and novice gamers alike."

World of Warcraft takes place four years following the aftermath of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, where a great tension has settled over the ravaged world of Azeroth. As the various races begin to rebuild their shattered kingdoms, new threats, both ancient and terrifying, have arisen to plague the world once again. You must explore the lands of Azeroth, forge fellowships with other players, and build their strength in order to prevail.

Customisable character classes, innovative races, and thousands of weapons allow for a truly distinct gameplay experience. A simple and intuitive user interface will allow players of various skill levels to easily join the adventure. The game also features support for advanced graphics hardware, giving you superlative graphical enhancements, as well as a sophisticated massively multiplayer network architecture capable of supporting thousands of players in a world simultaneously.