World of Warcraft should be dead by now.
Released in 2004, this MMO has outlived every rival, every trend, and even Blizzard’s own reputation.
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Sources:
World of Warcraft (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_Warcraft
Icy Veins – WoW Subscriber Numbers and Trends (2016–2024)
https://www.icy-veins.com/forums/topic/78140-world-of-warcrafts-subscriber-numbers-and-trends-from-2016-to-2024-revealed/
Power Word: Gold – WoW Subscribers 2005–2013
https://powerwordgold.blogspot.com/2013/07/world-of-warcraft-subscribers-2005-2013.html
IGN – WoW Subscription Numbers Higher Than Ever
https://www.ign.com/articles/world-of-warcraft-subscription-numbers-are-higher-now-than-at-expansion-launch-in-a-franchise-first
StockAnalysis – Activision Blizzard Financials (2023)
https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/atvi/revenue/
BBC News – “Corrupted Blood” Incident (2005)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4272418.stm
Wired – South Park’s “Make Love, Not Warcraft” Wins Emmy (2007)
https://www.wired.com/2007/09/south-parks-mak/
Nick Yee – Demographics of MMO Players (2005)
http://www.nickyee.com/daedalus/archives/001365.php
University of Michigan Press – Who Plays WoW and Why (2010)
https://press.umich.edu/pdf/9780472070985-ch1.pdf
MMO-Champion Forums – What Made WoW Successful?
https://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/1058069-What-has-made-World-of-Warcraft-so-successful
Reddit – Difference Between WoW and WoW Classic
Reddit – Why Does Everyone Act Like WoW Is a Completely Different Game?
Why does everyone act like WoW is a completely different game now?
by inwow
Reddit – When Did Modern WoW Start?
Warcraft started to decline before WotLK, not Cata?
by inclassicwow
Blizzard Forums – Major Problem with Cataclysm World Revamp
https://eu.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/the-major-problem-with-cataclysm-is-the-world-revamp-and-it-ruins-the-experience-of-classic-players/384860
Quora – Why People Still Play WoW
https://www.quora.com/People-who-have-played-World-of-Warcraft-since-2004-or-shortly-after-what-keeps-you-playing-all-this-time
Blizzard Forums – How Long Have You Been Playing WoW?
https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/how-long-have-you-been-playing-wow/1691277/7
YouTube – Mr. T “Night Elf Mohawk” Commercial
YouTube – William Shatner “Shaman” Commercial
YouTube – Ozzy Osbourne “Warlock” Commercial
YouTube – Chuck Norris “Hunter” Commercial
YouTube – Toyota x World of Warcraft Commercial
YouTube – Leeroy Jenkins (Original Clip)
YouTube – Make Love, Not Warcraft (South Park)
YouTube – WoW: Battle for Azeroth Cinematic Trailer
YouTube – WoW Classic Launch & Fan Reactions
YouTube – WoW 20-Year Celebration Ad (Pedro Pascal, David Harbour, Lana Condor)
Dexerto – How Many People Play WoW?
https://www.dexerto.com/world-of-warcraft/how-many-people-play-world-of-warcraft-wow-player-count-population-tracker-1842964/
VentureBeat – Man Dies After 19-Hour WoW Session
https://venturebeat.com/games/man-dies-after-19-hour-world-of-warcraft-session/
Den of Geek – Best Moments in WoW History
PC Gamer – Six Most Impactful Events in WoW History
https://www.pcgamer.com/the-6-best-moments-in-world-of-warcraft-history/
Asmongold – Why WoW Still Works
JokerdTV – First to Level 60 in WoW Classic
https://www.twitch.tv/jokerdtv
MadSeasonShow – https://youtube.com/@madseasonshow?si=r4ggwK21MkvHoAko
