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.
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