World(building) of Warcraft: A Talk with Blizzard Game Designers

Maria Hamilton (Lead Game Designer, World) and Paul Kubit (Principal Game Designer) are key members of the development team behind the MMORPG, World of Warcraft. As game designers, they work in tandem with other teams to bring to life the vast world of Azeroth, as well as the ways in which players interact with it. Join them for a deep dive into video game world building, its history and the various techniques they employ to weave gripping stories and build compelling worlds.