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Retro Warcraft art ahoy!

By David Hollingworth
13:15 Nov 27, 2009 | 7 Comments
Tags: warcraft | anniversary | art | gaming | news
Retro Warcraft art ahoy!
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It's fifteen years (!!!) since the first Warcraft game taught us not to poke peons, and we've got a gallery of great concept art.

Can you believe it's been fifteen years - a decade-and-a-half - since Blizzard first made waves with Warcraft. The original RTS was a masterwork of fantasy pastiche, thrilling combat, and chuckle-worthy humour.

After all, how many hours did you waste poking every unit in the game to see what it's annoyed response might be?

To celebrate this impressive milestone, especially in light of the continuing popularity of the franchise thanks to World of Warcraft, we've unearthed some old-school art from the first games, as well as some newer concept art from more recent models.

So, to see where it all began, make with the gallery clickey!

 
 
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7 Comments
hectorbustnuts
Nov 27, 2009 1:25 PM


Blizzard's concept art is second to none. I bought the "Art of Warcraft" book a few years back. Still gets a flick-through every now and then for inspiration.
Periander
Nov 27, 2009 2:05 PM
Reminds me a bit of Brian Froud.
ColonelSanders
Nov 28, 2009 1:31 PM
I remember seeing the pics you guys had from the visit to the Blizzard's office...nice.
12345
Nov 28, 2009 4:44 PM
I love concept art and the art direction of these guys are very good.
sUpEr gEEk
Nov 28, 2009 10:52 PM
nice pics I don't know if played 1st Warcraft I have only played orcs and humans and warcraft 3 + exp and of cause WoW
greycat
Nov 29, 2009 11:50 PM
That was awesome.
robzy
Nov 30, 2009 1:23 AM
Oh, that's awesome.

My brother and I have just started playing WC2 again.

Rob.
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