Episode 376 - Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
Summary
Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby explore the origins of the Warcraft franchise, focusing on the 1994 release of Warcraft: Orcs & Humans. They discuss Blizzard’s early history, the influence of Dune 2 on the RTS genre, and the game’s mechanics, including resource management and the unique "fog of war" system. The hosts also share personal anecdotes about playing early strategy games and clarify the lore differences between the human and orc campaigns, noting that the orc victory is considered canon.
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