World of Warcraft Forever is off to a massive start, drawing more players into Azeroth than ever before. In fact, one death metal guitarist is so hooked on the launch that he could not even put the game down before his own concert.
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Death metal band Archspire recently shared a hilarious Instagram video capturing the moment. The clip shows a Steam Deck running an undead Warlock alongside a Voidwalker while overlaid text jokes about the game launching on the exact same day as their show.
Grinding Fenris Isle Before Showtime
According to the band's caption, the guitarist had just zoned into Undercity to grab his Voidwalker quest right before a 9:00 set. Specifically, he wanted the demonic companion so he could pet-tank his way through Fenris Isle.
Anyone who has tackled that zone solo knows how brutal those quests can be without a party. Consequently, unlocking a purple tanking minion makes surviving those early encounters much easier for a lone Warlock.
Why World of Warcraft Forever Shines on Handhelds
Beyond the funny timing, the clip highlights how well World of Warcraft Forever performs on portable hardware. Thanks to newfound controller support and lightweight system requirements, the MMO is a natural fit for handheld gaming PCs.
Although the Archspire video only offers a brief glimpse of Steam Deck performance, it appears to run smoothly there. Furthermore, hands-on testing on devices like the Xbox Ally X and MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ shows the game holds above 60 frames per second even at high settings.
Death Metal's Long History With Azeroth
Archspire's guitarist is certainly not the first death metal musician to lose hours to Blizzard's flagship MMO. Back in 2008, Cannibal Corpse vocalist George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher famously told IGN about his massive Horde obsession, boasting 70 level 70 characters and a fierce hatred for the Alliance.
However, that fame came with a price once Fisher accidentally shared his Rogue's name and server in a separate interview. He was soon bombarded with so many in-game tells during raids that he had to transfer servers and rename his character just to play normally.
Much has changed in the genre since 2008, yet World of Warcraft Forever is clearly recapturing that classic magic. Despite a few early hurdles with gold rewards and dungeon experience, the massive player turnout suggests Blizzard has another hit on its hands.
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