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Blizzard reveals staggering Diablo 2 numbers behind the Warlock's success

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Warlock
Genres · platformer
Release · Dec 31, 1994
Developer · Realtime Associates
9 articles 9 writers 0 reviews
Blizzard Entertainment
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Blizzard Entertainment
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1994–2023
Latest · Warcraft Rumble
Top genres · rpg, strategy, adventure
2306 articles 428 writers 143 games
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Active · 1996–2029
Latest · Diablo IV
Top genres · rpg, hack_and_slash, adventure
1007 articles 263 writers 24 games
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