(The term refers to a modern insult which refers to someone who acts innocently but has more lascivious motivations deep inside.)Īs a result of the catastrophic separation, Blizzard has shut down its major games in the country including World of Warcraft, Overwatch 2, and Diablo. The company also released a new drink called Blizzard Green Tea in its shop. In a more brutal fashion, NetEase showed more emotion about the separation by physically shattering Blizzard’s orc statue in NetEase’s offices and streaming them doing so. The company likens it to “riding a mule while looking for a horse” or a “divorce while still to live together.” In a separate Weibo post (translated via Wowhead), the Chinese company opened about Blizzard’s persistent search for another client while maintaining a shorter relationship with NetEase. While Blizzard on Weibo expressed regrets for the lack of a deal, NetEase is less than happy at being painted a villain amid the commotion. Initially, the two companies’ deal ended in December however, Blizzard sought a six-month extension to seek for a more long-term deal with either NetEase or another client. For almost a decade and a half, the developer’s partner has always been NetEase, one of the biggest names in Chinese gaming. ![]() ![]() The breakup means that the former is now forced to close down almost all of its games in China.īecause of the different policies in China, Blizzard has to reply on a local partner to distribute their games in the country. After failing to pen another agreement, Blizzard and NetEase have (mostly) parted ways. Blizzard’s games are about to become a lot less crowded.
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