by Magistrate - 10 years ago     show comments

Blizzard’s upcoming MOBA Heroes of the Storm is moving steadily along, including many of the franchise heroes players have come to know and love (or hate, depending on how you look at it–we’re looking at you, iconic mega-villains). While World of Warcraft players aren’t unfamiliar with playing with the game’s diverse races, it’s a unique treat to hop into a major character’s story.

Heroes of the Storm meets us halfway, introducing us to the quirky, zany goblin that is Gazlowe. Gazlowe runs the trade scene in modern-day Ratchet, managing one of the largest and most lucrative ports in all of Azeroth, as well as co-leads the Steamwheedle Cartel–one of the most influential goblin cartels in existence. That kind of makes him a big deal–and a clever one, at that. And that’s a good thing, since he’ll be playing a big role in helping players construct their garrisons in Warlords of Draenor.

The latest “Building the Nexus” episode let’s fans take a peek into some of what makes making a hero so challenging–the voice acting:

For more on this episode of “Building the Nexus,” see the Heroes of the Storm blog. We also encourage you to check out our BlizzPro: Heroes of the Storm website for news, commentary, and other updates.