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+ | '''Classic Games''' was a division of [[Blizzard Entertainment]], founded in 2015.<ref name = "Revive"/> Its stated role is to ''"restore"'' the ''"classic games"'' of Blizzard, such as ''[[StarCraft]]'', ''[[Warcraft III]]'', and ''[[Diablo II]]''.<ref name = "Revive">{{Ref web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/blizzard-looking-to-revive-these-classic-games-upd/1100-6431991/|title=Blizzard Looking to Revive These Classic Games|publisher=GameSpot|date=2015-11-04|accessdate=2017-12-13}}</ref> It is headed by [[Robert Bridenbecker]].<ref>{{Ref web|url=https://starcraft.com/en-us/articles/20695698|title=Remastering StarCraft's Art|publisher=[[Blizzard Entertainment]]|date=2017-04-21|accessdate=2017-12-13}}</ref> At the time of its formation, it consisted of around a dozen individuals.<ref name="ReforgedInterview">{{Ref web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYhLcnbX4FM|title=Blizzcon 2018 Warcraft III: Reforged interview|author=Blizzplanet|date=2018-11-04|accessdate=2018-11-06}}</ref> |
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+ | It was responsible for the development of ''[[StarCraft: Remastered]]''—a remake of the original ''StarCraft''.<ref>{{Ref web|url=http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/brood-war/520464-an-interview-with-the-devs-of-starcraft-remastered|title=An interview with the Devs of StarCraft: Remastered|publisher=Team Liquid|date=2017-03-26|accessdate=2017-12-13}}</ref> As of June 2017, the team was hiring staff, and was intended to be a permanent team among Blizzard's development teams.<ref name="ArsTech">{{Ref web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/06/hands-on-with-starcraft-remastered-ahead-of-its-august-14-launch-for-15/|title=StarCraft Remastered devs unveil price, explain how much is being rebuilt|publisher=Ars Technica|date=2017-06-30|accessdate=2017-12-13}}</ref> In 2017, it was involved in maintaining the "classic servers" of ''Diablo II'' and ''Warcraft III'', as neither of these games were integrated with the current battle.net client.<ref>{{Ref web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOOvdSykILA|title=BlizzCon 2017: Developer Interview with Matt Morris, Lead Designer Classic Games|publisher=YouTube|author=[[Blizzard Entertainment]], [[Matt Morris]]|date=2017-11-04|accessdate=2017-12-13}}</ref> As of [[BlizzCon 2017]], the team iwas open to remastering ''[[Warcraft: Orcs & Humans]]'' and ''[[Warcraft II]]''.<ref>{{Ref web|url=http://diablo.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/speculation-diablo-ii-remastered-at-blizzcon-2018|title=Speculation: Diablo II: Remastered at BlizzCon 2018|publisher=Blizzplanet|author=Medievaldragon|date=2018-10-19|accessdate=2018-10-22}}</ref> At [[BlizzCon 2018]], the development of ''[[Warcraft III: Reforged]]'' was revealed.<ref>{{Ref web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/11/02/warcraft-iii-reforged-announced-blizzcon-2018|title=Warcraft III: Reforged Announced - BlizzCon 2018|publisher=IGN|author=Colin Stevens|date=2018-11-02|accessdate=2018-11-05}}</ref> |
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| + | The team was dismantled in 2020.<ref name = "Dismantling">2021-01-23, [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-22/blizzard-absorbs-activision-studio-after-dismantling-classic-games-team Blizzard Absorbs Activision Studio After Dismantling Classic Games Team]. ''Bloomberg'', accessed on 2021-02-17</ref> |
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Revision as of 07:54, 17 February 2021
- Not to be confused with Blizzard Classic Games.
Classic Games was a division of Blizzard Entertainment, founded in 2015.[1] Its stated role is to "restore" the "classic games" of Blizzard, such as StarCraft, Warcraft III, and Diablo II.[1] It is headed by Robert Bridenbecker.[2] At the time of its formation, it consisted of around a dozen individuals.[3]
It was responsible for the development of StarCraft: Remastered—a remake of the original StarCraft.[4] As of June 2017, the team was hiring staff, and was intended to be a permanent team among Blizzard's development teams.[5] In 2017, it was involved in maintaining the "classic servers" of Diablo II and Warcraft III, as neither of these games were integrated with the current battle.net client.[6] As of BlizzCon 2017, the team iwas open to remastering Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and Warcraft II.[7] At BlizzCon 2018, the development of Warcraft III: Reforged was revealed.[8]
The team was dismantled in 2020.[9]
Known staff
Works
Trivia
- Members of the team originally joked that they should be titled "Team 0."[10]
References
- ^ a b Blizzard Looking to Revive These Classic Games. GameSpot (2015-11-04). Retrieved on 2017-12-13.
- ^ Remastering StarCraft's Art. Blizzard Entertainment (2017-04-21). Retrieved on 2017-12-13.
- ^ Blizzplanet 2018-11-04. Blizzcon 2018 Warcraft III: Reforged interview. Retrieved on 2018-11-06.
- ^ An interview with the Devs of StarCraft: Remastered. Team Liquid (2017-03-26). Retrieved on 2017-12-13.
- ^ StarCraft Remastered devs unveil price, explain how much is being rebuilt. Ars Technica (2017-06-30). Retrieved on 2017-12-13.
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment, Matt Morris 2017-11-04. BlizzCon 2017: Developer Interview with Matt Morris, Lead Designer Classic Games. YouTube. Retrieved on 2017-12-13.
- ^ Medievaldragon 2018-10-19. Speculation: Diablo II: Remastered at BlizzCon 2018. Blizzplanet. Retrieved on 2018-10-22.
- ^ Colin Stevens 2018-11-02. Warcraft III: Reforged Announced - BlizzCon 2018. IGN. Retrieved on 2018-11-05.
- ^ 2021-01-23, Blizzard Absorbs Activision Studio After Dismantling Classic Games Team. Bloomberg, accessed on 2021-02-17
- ^ How Does Blizzard Choose Which Game To Remaster Next?. Game Informer (2018-11-19). Retrieved on 2018-11-25.
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