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The RetroBeat: Blizzard gets serious about preserving its history

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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  • 5 min

Warcraft turns 25 this year. World of Warcraft will also celebrate its 15th anniversary. Many of Blizzard Entertainment’s franchises are getting old, which is why the company has put a new focus on preserving its history.

Blizzard realized how important protecting its own past is when it decided to make World of Warcraft Classic. This version of the popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game will gave players an experience more akin to its earlier incarnation.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.