Blizzard games like 'World of Warcraft' will go offline in China next year

Blizzard Entertainment is suspending most of its gaming services in China after failing to renew a licensing deal with NetEase, a Chinese gaming partner.

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National story. 8 articles from 7 sources. 6 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Nov 17, 2022.

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New York TimesLean Left· Nov 17, 2022

World of Warcraft and Other Blizzard Games to Be Pulled From China

Valdosta Daily TimesLean Left· Nov 17, 2022

Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase Suspending Game Services in China

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Digital JournalCenter· Nov 17, 2022

Blizzard to pull popular games from China after license spat

ForbesCenter· Nov 17, 2022

Blizzard Will Suspend Overwatch 2, WoW And Most Of Its Other Game Services In China

ForbesCenter· Nov 17, 2022

Blizzard Suspending Games In China Including ‘World Of Warcraft,’ ‘Diablo 3’ And ‘Overwatch 2’

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MyNorthwestLean Right· Nov 17, 2022

Blizzard, NetEase gaming partnership in China to end

Washington TimesLean Right· Nov 17, 2022

Blizzard, NetEase game partnership in China to end

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EngadgetLean Left· Nov 17, 2022

Blizzard games like 'World of Warcraft' will go offline in China next year

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