# World Of Warcraft on The No Agenda Show

World Of Warcraft comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2010 to April 2024.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** February 2010 – April 2024
- **Related topics:** [Second Life](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-life.md), [Blogging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blogging.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Drone Warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-warfare.md), [Glenn Greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md), [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Pbs Frontline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-frontline.md), [Targeting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/targeting.md), [Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Microsoft Returns Activision Blizzard Games to China

- **Episode:** [1650: Algo Juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1650-algo-juice.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-11
- **Time:** 2:09:39–2:13:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1650-algo-juice/chapter/microsoft-returns-activision-blizzard-games-to-china.md

Microsoft reached a deal with NetEase to bring Activision Blizzard games, including World of Warcraft, back to the Chinese market. The partnership had previously collapsed in 2023, cutting off millions of players. Additionally, Microsoft faced scrutiny in Europe for disclosing that the new Outlook client contains nearly 700 tracking systems used for data collection and profiling.

Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), activision blizzard, netease, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [world of warcraft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-of-warcraft.md)

### NSA Gaming Surveillance, World of Warcraft and Second Life

- **Episode:** [573: NEETS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets.md)
- **Published:** 2013-12-12
- **Time:** 1:04:49–1:09:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets/chapter/nsa-gaming-surveillance-world-of-warcraft-and-second-life.md

Leaked documents published by the Guardian and New York Times suggest the NSA and GCHQ have monitored online gaming platforms like World of Warcraft and Second Life. The agencies allegedly feared terrorists could use virtual environments for communication or weapons training. The hosts dismiss the reports as "rookie analysis," noting that the documents describe recommendations rather than active, successful operations.

Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), xbox live, [world of warcraft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-of-warcraft.md), [second life](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-life.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [glenn greenwald](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-greenwald.md)

### Drone Targeting HUD, Extrajudicial Execution, Video Game Parallels

- **Episode:** [527: Odious Selfies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/527-odious-selfies.md)
- **Published:** 2013-07-04
- **Time:** 1:11:51–1:16:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/527-odious-selfies/chapter/drone-targeting-hud-extrajudicial-execution-video-game-parallels.md

The hosts analyze the technical aspects of drone targeting, focusing on the "accomplishments" or data tags that appear under targets on a pilot's display. They compare the interface to video games like World of Warcraft, suggesting it desensitizes operators to the act of killing. The discussion emphasizes that drone strikes function as extrajudicial executions where the pilot acts as judge and executioner.

Keywords: [drone warfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-warfare.md), heads up display, extrajudicial, [world of warcraft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-of-warcraft.md), [targeting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/targeting.md)

### PBS Frontline Digital Nation Critique

- **Episode:** [171: Botulism Vaccine Coming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/171-botulism-vaccine-coming.md)
- **Published:** 2010-02-04
- **Time:** 1:31:41–1:35:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/171-botulism-vaccine-coming/chapter/pbs-frontline-digital-nation-critique.md

A recent PBS Frontline episode titled "Digital Nation" is criticized for providing lame analysis and focusing on obscure internet trends like "Feed Me Bubby." The program's coverage of Second Life and World of Warcraft is described as missing the reality of those platforms, particularly the prevalence of sexual fantasies in virtual worlds.

Keywords: [pbs frontline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-frontline.md), digital nation, [second life](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-life.md), [world of warcraft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-of-warcraft.md), [blogging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blogging.md)

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