Well, keep in mind the climate at the time. This was around the time when WoW was just exploding out of control, and that explosion didn't stop until 2010. Though I do agree that in retrospect it's easy to say that not hiring Icefrog was a mistake.
Even then, let's be honest, if Blizzard made DotA2 it wouldn't be the same. DotA thrives on being hard. Blizzard thrives on being accessible.
Edit: Also I'm sorry Zolden for derailing your thread!
Well, keep in mind the climate at the time. This was around the time when WoW was just exploding out of control, and that explosion didn't stop until 2010. Though I do agree that in retrospect it's easy to say that not hiring Icefrog was a mistake.
Even then, let's be honest, if Blizzard made DotA2 it wouldn't be the same. DotA thrives on being hard. Blizzard thrives on being accessible.
Edit: Also I'm sorry Zolden for derailing your thread!
@IskatuMesk: Go
He made custom content. He's one of the people behind Gameheart!
@IskatuMesk: Go
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/17528772/ryan-schutter-joins-blizzard-entertainment-1-8-2015