Date of Birth: November 3, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Michael Morhaime is an American businessman and video game developer, best known as the co-founder and former president of Blizzard Entertainment, a premier video game development company. Born in Panorama City, California, Morhaime exhibited an early interest in technology and gaming. He pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he met his future business partners, Allen Adham and Frank Pearce. In 1991, the trio founded Silicon & Synapse, which later became Blizzard Entertainment. Under Morhaime’s leadership, Blizzard Entertainment developed some of the most iconic and successful video games in history, including “Warcraft,” “Diablo,” and “StarCraft” series, as well as the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) “World of Warcraft.” His vision and management skills helped Blizzard become a giant in the gaming industry, known for its high-quality games, community engagement, and innovative gameplay. In 2018, Morhaime stepped down as president of Blizzard Entertainment, but his legacy continues to influence the industry.
5 Interesting Facts about Michael Morhaime
1. Michael Morhaime co-founded Blizzard Entertainment in 1991 when he was only 24 years old.
2. He received the title of Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012.
3. Morhaime was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences’ Hall of Fame in 2008.
4. He is an avid player of Blizzard’s games and often interacted with fans in the game “World of Warcraft.”
5. After leaving Blizzard, he co-founded Dreamhaven, a new game development company, in 2020.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michael Morhaime
1. “We don’t release games until they’re ready.”
2. “Blizzard’s success is built on our core values, including gameplay first and commitment to quality.”
3. “The community has always been at the heart of what we do at Blizzard.”
4. “Innovation is key to staying relevant in the gaming industry.”
5. “I’m incredibly proud of what we built at Blizzard, but I’m also excited for what comes next.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Michael Morhaime is estimated to be around $1.8 billion.
Children
Michael Morhaime is married to Amy Chen, but there is no publicly available information regarding their children.
Relevant Links
1. [Michael Morhaime’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Morhaime
2. [Blizzard Entertainment](https://www.blizzard.com/
3. [Dreamhaven](https://www.dreamhaven.com/
4. [Michael Morhaime’s profile on Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/profile/michael-morhaime/
