Chinese WoW Servers Officially and Indefinitely Offline

Live Posted 2023/01/23 at 3:40 PM by Archimtiros

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Comment by tranquiliumOf course Blizzard wanted more control over their own product anyone would, this was China's pathological need to control everything.Comment by killmehtwiceRIPComment by LenyetoOf course Blizzard wanted more control over their own product anyone would, this was China's pathological need to control everything.Comment by FelplaguedWhy is no one asking why Blizzard isn't just giving free account transfers to Taiwanese or other regions? Oh I think we all know why... some perceived leverage over the Chinese government to allow them to publish their games in China.Comment by Felplaguedim not even sure 100% what even happened. what was the initial reason they split up?Comment by StormxravenOf course Blizzard wanted more control over their own product anyone would, this was China's pathological need to control everything.Comment by 420smokeF the CCPComment by tranquiliumOf course Blizzard wanted more control over their own product anyone would, this was China's pathological need to control everything.Comment by alysterwolf"last time Blizzard had trouble with its ex-partner 9c not willing to transfer game datas to its new partner NetEase. Ministry of Culture stepped in mediating between the two sides and made it work in the end." -- NasDa on Twitter
Blizzard didn't need to invent the electronic urn system 14 years ago, and despite the extended TBC times, players didn't need to start from scratch. This time, however, is much worse.Comment by 54t4nicJust move to another country /shrug

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