Blizzard North

GPTKB entity

Statements (69)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:game_developers
gptkbp:acquired_by gptkb:Activision_Blizzard
gptkbp:awards multiple Game of the Year awards
gptkbp:closed 2005 after restructuring
gptkbp:collaborated_with other Blizzard studios
gptkbp:defunct gptkb:2005
gptkbp:employees approximately 100
gptkbp:first_match gptkb:Diablo
gptkb:Diablo_II
gptkb:Diablo_II:_Lord_of_Destruction
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1996
gptkbp:game_mechanics gptkb:seasonal_events
gptkb:expansion_packs
gptkb:sound_design
community events
user interface design
game updates
multiplayer gameplay
character classes
game lore
game balance
environmental storytelling
real-time combat
character customization
social features
difficulty levels
character backstories
character progression
crafting system
dungeon crawling
player choice
world-building
skill trees
quest system
randomized loot
AI behavior
dynamic events
immersive world
endgame content
loot systems
atmospheric graphics
game economy
modular expansions
dark fantasy setting
lore-rich storytelling
pvp elements
gptkbp:genre gptkb:role-playing_game
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blizzard North
gptkbp:influenced game design philosophy
many action RPGs
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Dungeons_&_Dragons
RPG genre
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:modding_community
gptkbp:involved_in game development
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Diablo_series
gptkbp:legacy impact on gaming industry
gptkbp:location gptkb:San_Mateo,_California
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Erich_Schaefer
gptkb:Max_Schaefer
gptkb:David_Brevik
gptkbp:parent_company gptkb:Blizzard_Entertainment
gptkbp:part_of Blizzard Entertainment family
gptkbp:reputation cult following
gptkbp:reunion 2016 for Diablo anniversary
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Vicarious_Visions
gptkbp:type gptkb:subsidiary
gptkbp:website blizzard.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dario_Casali
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5