The ambitious projects Blizzard Entertainment chose not to build
In short: Explore the history of unreleased titles with legendary game designer Jeff Kaplan. This conversation reveals the creative evolution behind some of the industry's most famous franchises.
Jeff Kaplan, the designer behind World of Warcraft and Overwatch, discusses the conceptual history of Blizzard's development. The conversation highlights specific projects that never reached the public, including a proposed Starcraft MMO and a title called Crossworlds.
The discussion provides a behind-the-scenes look at the decision-making processes of a major studio. It serves as a study on how game design philosophy shifts over time, moving from massive multiplayer concepts to the specific successes that eventually defined the modern gaming landscape.
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