Philip Kollar
PolygonWorld of Warcraft: Legion review | Polygon
Published 10/28/2016
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PC / Mac - 8/30/2016
World of Warcraft: Legion
World of Warcraft: Legion ushers in an era of unprecedented conflict for the Alliance and the Horde as the Burning Legion’s crusade against creation enters a terrifying new stage. In this dire new chapter of the Warcraft saga, the demonic Burning Legion has returned, seeking to call forth their fallen leader—the dark titan Sargeras, Ravager of Worlds. As destruction rains across Azeroth, its heroes must seek salvation among the ruins of the Broken Isles, doomed center of ancient night elf civilization and birthplace of myths dating back to the world’s creation. In the face of hopeless odds, they must learn to master mighty Artifacts—legendary weapons that hold the potential to bring down the corrupted armies of the Legion—and strike an infernal pact with the dreaded Demon Hunters of the Illidari . . . accursed followers of the infamous Illidan the Betrayer.
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- Blizzard Entertainment
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- Activision Blizzard
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Victor Grunn
GamingTrendBack with some firepower: World of Warcraft Legion Review
Published 10/6/2016
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Read originalMatt Smith
Digital Trends'World of Warcaft: Legion' Review
Published 10/3/2016
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Read originalDenny Connolly
Game RantWorld of Warcraft: Legion Review
Published 9/28/2016
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Read originalPeter Brown
GameSpotWorld of Warcraft: Legion Review
Published 9/27/2016
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Read originalSuzie Ford
MMORPG.comWorld of Warcraft Review | Legion - The Best Azeroth Has Been in Years
Published 9/27/2016
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Read originalWill Borger
GamingBoltWorld of WarCraft: Legion Review – Setting the World on Fire
Published 9/26/2016
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Read originalHamish Lindsay
StevivorReview: World of Warcraft’s “Legion” expansion
Published 9/21/2016
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Read originalPatrick Perrault
TechRaptorWorld of Warcraft: Legion Review – You Are Not Prepared
Published 9/20/2016
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Read originalHeather Newman
GamesBeatLegion is World of Warcraft's best expansion ever
Published 9/20/2016
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