World of Warcraft launches

No_Style · Nov 24, 2004, 04:31 PM

Blizzard's extensive beta testing pays off as its fantasy MMORPG goes online relatively smoothly.

Today saw another one of the year's most anticipated games launch. Developer-publisher Blizzard has opened up the gates to World of Warcraft's virtual world to players in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The massively multiplayer online role-playing game will also launch in Korea and Europe, but at a later date.

Blizzard's announcement comes after World of Warcraft's nearly eight-month beta test--during which time GameSpot editors wandered its imaginary realm in our Exploring the World of Warcraft feature. Apparently the extended beta paid off, as the game has seen a relatively smooth start along the lines of EverQuest 2 and City of Heroes. Given that World of Warcraft is Blizzard's first MMORPG, many were expecting a problem-plagued launch a la Anarchy Online or Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided.
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Vikingod · Nov 24, 2004, 04:32 PM

Goodbye Omega, it was nice while it lasted.
lol

fibonaccov · Nov 24, 2004, 06:09 PM

I know I'm a graphics freak but I find WoW cartoon'ish compared to EQ2 - I have not played them yet so this is just a first noob impression...I'd be curious to hear feedback from people who have looked at both, eventhough WoW just went out...

EcPercy · Nov 24, 2004, 07:08 PM

I have to admit that WoW is a nice game. I was having a really good time playing, but I am not sure about the $15 a month to play. (or $13 if you pay in 6 month increments) I am going to stick with Guild Wars which is going to offer completely free online gameplay (after you buy the game of course) and they will offer many of the MMORPG elements like changing content and online updates.

Nov 24, 2004, 04:31 PM	#1
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	World of Warcraft launches Blizzard's extensive beta testing pays off as its fantasy MMORPG goes online relatively smoothly. Today saw another one of the year's most anticipated games launch. Developer-publisher Blizzard has opened up the gates to World of Warcraft's virtual world to players in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The massively multiplayer online role-playing game will also launch in Korea and Europe, but at a later date. Blizzard's announcement comes after World of Warcraft's nearly eight-month beta test--during which time GameSpot editors wandered its imaginary realm in our Exploring the World of Warcraft feature. Apparently the extended beta paid off, as the game has seen a relatively smooth start along the lines of EverQuest 2 and City of Heroes. Given that World of Warcraft is Blizzard's first MMORPG, many were expecting a problem-plagued launch a la Anarchy Online or Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided. _______________ Read More/Source: GameSpot __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Nov 24, 2004, 04:32 PM	#2
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Goodbye Omega, it was nice while it lasted. lol

Nov 24, 2004, 06:09 PM	#3
fibonaccov DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 67 Rep Power: 0	I know I'm a graphics freak but I find WoW cartoon'ish compared to EQ2 - I have not played them yet so this is just a first noob impression...I'd be curious to hear feedback from people who have looked at both, eventhough WoW just went out...

Nov 24, 2004, 07:08 PM	#4
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 0	I have to admit that WoW is a nice game. I was having a really good time playing, but I am not sure about the $15 a month to play. (or $13 if you pay in 6 month increments) I am going to stick with Guild Wars which is going to offer completely free online gameplay (after you buy the game of course) and they will offer many of the MMORPG elements like changing content and online updates.