The Warcraft Series is a popular franchise created by Blizzard Entertainment, primarily known for its real-time strategy games and massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). The series began with the release of Warcraft: Orcs & Humans in 1994, which introduced players to the conflict between the Horde and the Alliance in the fantasy world of Azeroth. Over the years, the franchise expanded to include several sequels, expansions, and spin-off games, such as World of Warcraft, which launched in 2004 and became one of the most successful MMORPGs in history. The series also inspired novels, comics, and a feature film, further enriching its lore and fanbase.