World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

MMORPG set in Azeroth with races, classes, raids and PvP.

Category
Game
Release Year
2004
Origin
USA
Tags
MMORPG
fantasy
Blizzard
online
multiplayer
RPG
Warcraft
Azeroth

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
World of Warcraft
Aliases
WoW, World of Warcraft Classic
Type
Game/MMORPG
Release Year
2004
Status
Active
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified

Creation Information

Creator
Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
Warcraft RTS
Genre
MMORPG, fantasy, Blizzard, online, multiplayer, RPG, Warcraft, Azeroth

Content Information

Synopsis
Base game with expansions
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
MMORPG, fantasy
Target Audience
MMORPG fans

Media Forms

Video Games
PC MMORPG
Animated Series
Shorts
Comics
Comics
Books
Novels
Live Action Films
Warcraft (2016)
Merchandise
Collectibles

Commercial Information

Games Sold
100M+ accounts
Revenue
Subscription revenue in billions
Critical Reception
High
Audience Reception
Millions of players
Awards
Game of the Year 2004

Fan Culture

Fanbase Size
Millions
Demographics
Global
Community Platforms
Official forums, Reddit, Discord
Fan Creations
Machinima, Cosplay
Conventions
BlizzCon
Fandom Characteristics
Guild loyalty

Historical Development

Creation Background
Built on Warcraft RTS lore
Major Milestones
2004 launch, 2007 TBC, 2008 WotLK
Cultural Impact
Defined MMORPG genre
Legacy
Long-lasting communities