Så kan WoW fejre 20 år med ikonisk MMORPG siden udgivelsen i 2004. Det er blevet til masser af store øjeblikke der også har skabt bølger langt uden for gamer WoW miljøet. Der er bl.a. herfra det legendarisk udtryk LEEROOY JEEENKIIINS!! stammer fra. Se YouTube klippet her:
Der er andre som også har være fordybet i WoW så de har været ved at misse begivenheder i den virkelige verden som Henry Cavill der var ved at glemme at optagelsesprøven til Superman. Se med her.
Der er samlet flere sjove facts om WoW:
World of Warcraft, the iconic MMORPG by Blizzard Entertainment, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Since its launch in 2004, the game has not only captivated millions of players worldwide but also solidified its place in popular culture. Over two decades, the game’s immersive ecosystem and complex lore have created a dedicated community, making World of Warcraft a lasting legacy in the gaming industry and beyond.
From weddings to TV appearances….here are six major happenings showcasing the pop culture phenomenon that is World of Warcraft
- Genie from Aladdin (source: Aftonbladet)
Following the death of comedian and actor Robin Williams, who was an avid player of “World of Warcraft”, fans wanted to pay tribute to his legacy. Blizzard followed through and honored him by creating a memorial on an island near Talador, among many items referencing the actor’s career. - Make Love, Not Warcraft (source: Wikipedia)
The “South Park” episode titled “Make Love, Not Warcraft” is the eighth episode of Season 10, first aired on October 4, 2006. The episode is a comedic exploration of the MMORPG “World of Warcraft.”
- Lord Ibelin Redmoore (source: NRK)
It wasn’t until Norwegian gamer Mats Steen passed away from battling a rare muscle disease, that his parents discovered his rich social life and community of friends online. Through World of Warcraft, where he was known as “Lord Ibelin Redmoore”, Mats had gathered an abundance of relationships.
- A WoW love story(source: Expressen)
Cecilia and Niklas met for the first time behind a computer screen, in the fictive universe of World of Warcraft. By bridging their geographical distance, their newfound friendship quickly evolved and through their love of World of Warcraft, they also found true love and marriage in the real world.
- Playing Superman or World of Warcraft?(Source: Youtube)
Actor Henry Cavill nearly missed the opportunity to play Superman because he was engrossed in playing World of Warcraft. During a pivotal phone call from director Zack Snyder offering him the role in Man of Steel, Cavill was in the middle of a gaming session and ignored the call. In his own words “[he] was playing World of Warcraft, and had [his] priorities straight,” Fortunately, he quickly realized his mistake, called Snyder back, and secured the role, launching his iconic portrayal of Superman.
- LEEROOY JEEENKIIINS!! (Source: Youtube)
The character Leeroy Jeniks was popularized in 2005 when the World of Warcraft player charged recklessly into a battle, shouting his name, while his team was carefully planning a meticulous battle plan. Although his impulsive actions led his team to lose, the meme became famous for representing someone rushing into a situation without thinking, and “Leeroy Jenkins!” has since become an iconic catchphrase.