If there’s one great enemy in life, it’s time. It robs us of everything, the ever-forward march of history stampeding over all and sundry. Dotage comes for everyone and time’s trot into the future is to blame for all of it. So you can understand the mixed feelings I have when I realize that World of Warcraft is nearly 20 years old. Thankfully, to soften the blow somewhat, Blizzard is planning to run a big celebration later this year, and it has just announced the details.

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