Elder Scrolls Online’s former creative director talks about making an MMO under WoW’s influence

18 Nov 2024Source: MassivelyOp
It’s an oft-repeated point but one that still holds water: World of Warcraft has made an indelible mark on MMORPGs, for good or for ill. That most certainly was felt by the developers of The Elder Scrolls Online, particularly by former creative director Paul Sage, who readers might recall is now head of Ruckus Games.


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