Time magazine's May 8th issue features their list of the one-hundred men and women whose "power, talent or moral example [are] transforming our world". Included on that list is Blizzard's vice president of game design, Rob Pardo.

Citing the fact the over 6 million people play (and pay for) World of Warcraft, the game that didn't invent the MMO, but "perfected" it, it's clear that Pardo and his team are tastemakers in the PC gaming industry.

Pardo was the only game developer to make the list, further illustrating how successful he and Blizzard are at touching the mainstream with their games.

TIME 100: The People Who Shape Our World: Rob Pardo

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