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How Warcraft 3’s modding community paved the way for League of Legends and Dota 2

Warcraft 3 has an impressive legacy, influencing entire genres and inspiring countless developers. Yet, perhaps more important than the campaign was the inclusion of custom games. A feature that has inspired endless creativity from those who used it and people who played these mods.

PCGamesN takes a look at some of these games that have been inspired or made the jump from custom game to full retail release.
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Every Blizzard Game Ranked From Worst to Best

BLG writes: "In a little over a decade, Blizzard went from a company that could seemingly do no wrong to one embroiled in an endless stream of controversies and scandals. Unfortunately, the quality of Blizzard games suffered greatly as a result. But while it’s easy to criticize the current state of Blizzard Entertainment, it’s safe to say that many of the company’s games still hold a special place in our hearts. This is why I decided to take a little trip down memory lane and reminisce about all the Blizzard games put out over the past three decades. Yep, we’re going all the way back to the beginning with this one."

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The Evolution of Narrative in Gaming

Jennifer Anderson - The art of storytelling through the medium of video games has evolved over time, bringing with it epic narrative arcs that take players on grand adventures.

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Blizzard Celebrates 25 Years of Warcraft with Nostalgic Trailer

25 years ago, Blizzard made a significant step on the staircase to its success with the release of Warcraft, and today they released a trailer to celebrate.

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