Blizzard explains why it shut down a fan-made, classic World of Warcraft server

Blizzard is finally issuing some damage control.

Earlier this month, the developer angered fans of its popular online game when it closed down a fan-run server — called Nostalrius — that let players experience World of Warcraft as it was before it received any expansions. The nostalgic server was a hit, but Blizzard wouldn’t allow it. Today, after a long silence on the topic, the company explained its action.