Blizzard Entertainment

Blizzard Entertainment is a renowned video game developer and publisher with a storied history. The company transitioned from primarily focusing on game ports for other studios to creating their own successful titles, such as Rock n' Roll Racing and The Lost Vikings. Following their acquisition by Davidson & Associates and later by Vivendi, the company achieved a significant milestone with the release of Warcraft: Orcs & Humans. This success laid the foundation for a string of hit games, including the Warcraft sequels, StarCraft, and the iconic Diablo series, as well as the massively popular MMORPG, World of Warcraft. Among their recent achievements, Blizzard released World of Warcraft's fourth expansion, Mists of Pandaria, and the highly anticipated first expansion for StarCraft II, Heart of the Swarm, followed by the acclaimed Diablo III. Notably, Blizzard is synonymous with mainstay franchises in the gaming industry, namely Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft.