Whoa buddy, this is the Warcraft YOU asked for..

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Published on February 8, 2020 7:35:22 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnGQAcAUV9U

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WarCraft III (2002)

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WARCRAFT III: REFORGED
https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3/t/warcraft-iii-reforged-developer-update/18425
“First off, we want to say we’re sorry to those of you who didn’t have the experience you wanted, and we’d like to share our plans for what’s coming next.”
“We’ve identified the bug causing the colors and shading to look different from the original Warcraft III”
“as we talked about last year at BlizzCon, we did not want the in-game cutscenes to steer too far from the original game. We went a little deeper into the thought process behind that at the show, but the main takeaway is that the campaigns tell one of the classic stories in Warcraft history, and we want to preserve the true spirit of Warcraft III and allow players to relive these unforgettable moments as they were”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAietPQGXbk&feature=youtu.be&t=1227

Warcraft 3: Reforged buyers can get refunds no questions asked
https://www.polygon.com/2020/2/7/21127912/warcraft-3-reforged-how-to-get-refund-blizzard-support-ticket-time-limit
https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/191929


Warcraft 3: Reforged launch was 'a hard week,' Blizzard president says
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-02-07-blizzard-begins-warcraft-3-reforgeds-road-to-recovery-with-2gb-patch
"Concerning Warcraft 3: Reforged, honestly, it's been a bit of a hard week. Our community has come to expect really amazing things from us, and we've heard from them that we did not achieve that bar," Brack

Blizzard's claim that it owns Warcraft 3 mods isn't just the standard fine print
https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzards-claim-that-it-owns-warcraft-3-mods-isnt-just-the-standard-fine-print/
If you use the software, it says you are giving Blizzard ownership of your "titles, computer code, themes, objects, characters, character names, stories, dialog, catch phrases, locations, concepts, artwork, animations, sounds, musical compositions, audio-visual effects, methods of operation, moral rights

Warcraft 3: Reforged's 2GB update tackles animations, hitching and more
https://www.pcgamer.com/warcraft-3-reforgeds-2gb-update-tackles-animations-hitching-and-more/
Starting locations are again obscured by the fog of war
Whispers now include the name of the sender
Still no leaderboards or clans


CORONAVIRUS
https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6

Facebook expects coronavirus outbreak to impact Oculus Quest production
https://gamasutra.com/view/news/357807/Facebook_expects_coronavirus_outbreak_to_impact_Oculus_Quest_production.php


Nintendo says delays to Switch production, shipping due to coronavirus 'unavoidable'
https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-nintendo/nintendo-says-delays-to-switch-production-shipping-due-to-coronavirus-unavoidable-idUKKBN2000N8

Coronavirus concerns lead to delay of The Outer Worlds Switch port
https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/357770/Coronavirus_concerns_lead_to_delay_of_The_Outer_Worlds_Switch_port.php
https://twitter.com/PrivateDivision/status/1225526314188386304

Long travel, logistical issues, coronavirus crisis combine to pressure test Overwatch League’s vision
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/esports/2020/02/07/long-travel-logistical-issues-coronavirus-crisis-combine-pressure-test-overwatch-leagues-vision/

GSL Super Tournament has been postponed until March
https://twitter.com/afreecaTV_gl/status/1224467603629821957


LPL, WESG APEC Grand Final, CrossFire Pro League Grand Final, and More Delayed due to Coronavirus
https://esportsobserver.com/china-esports-recap-jan29-2020/

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