Oh, guess what? Blizzard’s taking us on a nostalgia trip. They’re bringing back the classics – “Warcraft: Orcs & Humans,” “Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness,” and the OG “Diablo.” Yep, right through Battle.net. It’s like the ’90s are calling, but we’ve got better internet now.
So, here’s the scoop. “Warcraft: Orcs & Humans” dropped back in ’94. It wasn’t just any game; it was THE game that put real-time strategy on the map. And Blizzard? They were just getting started. The Warcraft titles? Oh, they were the cool kids on the block with their multiplayer modes. Imagine going head-to-head with your buddy, dial-up tones and all.
But wait, there’s more. “Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness”? It’s back too, with its sidekick expansion, “Beyond The Dark Portal.” And get this – they’ve even thrown in the original manual. Yeah, the one you probably lost. It’s online, by the way. Nostalgia overload, right?
Now, don’t even get me started on “Diablo.” That game was a game-changer in ’97. Crawling through dungeons, slashing demons, hoarding loot – and it was all happening on Blizzard’s shiny new Battle.net. They’ve even dusted off the original manual for us. It’s got everything – a bestiary, lore, you name it. It’s like they knew we’d be back.
Oh, and did you hear? Microsoft went shopping and bagged Blizzard in October 2023. Cost them a cool $69 billion after a bunch of folks in suits nodded approval. But, plot twist – they’re trimming the fat. About 1,900 folks from the gaming division are hitting the road. And yeah, some of those might be from Activision Blizzard. Oh, and a survival game we were waiting for? Axed. Thanks, layoffs.
So, there you have it. A trip down memory lane with a side of corporate drama. Classic Blizzard, am I right?
