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201168 min0documentary

5.9/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Gaming Community

Race to World First

201168 min0documentary

5.9/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

A global player base of 12 million engages in intense competition as gamers from Blood Legion strategize for raids against Blizzard Entertainment's latest bosses.

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Zachary Henderson,

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A global player base of 12 million engages in intense competition as gamers from Blood Legion strategize for raids against Blizzard Entertainment's latest bosses.

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Zachary Hendersondirector

John Keating

John Keatingdirector

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Gamers from Blood Legion, a 25-man World of Warcraft guild, connect online to prepare for a raid against Blizzard Entertainment's latest bosses. Players from Finland, Russia, Australia, Great Britain, Greece, and Germany strategize for the intense competition ahead. The film documents their teamwork and the rivalries that develop within the gaming community. With a global player base of 12 million, it reflects the dedication and diversity that define the world of gaming.

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