About the Author

Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft and the Warcraft , StarCraft , and Diablo franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ- ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's track record includes eighteen #1 games* and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net , is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.