Steve Danuser
Moby ID: 155665
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Steve Danuser, known in the online world as "Moorgard", was the co-founder of Mobhunter, one of the first websites focused on game design analysis and discussion. He joined Sony Online Entertainment in San Diego in 2003 as the Community Manager for EverQuest II, founding one of the strongest and most vibrant communities in the MMO space.
At SOE he became a game designer on EverQuest II, contributing to the original game as well as the Desert of Flames, Kingdom of Sky, Echoes of Faydwer expansions, and the Fallen Dynasty adventure pack.
Danuser left SOE in 2006 to join 38 Studios, founded by Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling. Danuser served as Director of Story & IP Development, helping guide the development of the company's MMO as well as the single-player RPG Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.
In 2012, Danuser returned to SOE as Creative Director on Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, then transitioned over to become Lead Content Designer on EverQuest Next and Landmark. He oversaw the company's novella/short story program, curating lore in support of the future launch of EverQuest Next.
In May of 2015, Danuser joined Blizzard Entertainment as a Senior Game Designer on World of Warcraft. He is contributing game design on the upcoming expansion World of Warcraft: Legion.
Credited on 16 games
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| WarCraft Rumble (2023, iPad) | Blizzard Development Family |
| Diablo IV (2023, Windows) | Blizzard Development Family |
| Overwatch 2 (2022, Windows) | Blizzard Development Family |
| Diablo II: Resurrected (2021, Windows) | Blizzard Development Family |
| Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (2020, Windows) | Creative Director |
| WarCraft III: Reforged (2020, Windows) | Blizzard Development Family |
| World of WarCraft: Battle for Azeroth (2018, Windows) | Game Designers |
| StarCraft: Remastered (2017, Windows) | Blizzard Development Family |
| StarCraft II: Nova Covert Ops - Mission Pack 3 (2016, Windows) | Blizzard Development Family |
| World of WarCraft: Legion (2016, Windows) | Game Designers |
| Landmark (2016, Windows) | Additional Design |
| Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (2012, Xbox 360) | Creative Director |
| EverQuest II: Echoes of Faydwer (2006, Windows) | Game Designers |
| EverQuest II: Kingdom of Sky (2006, Windows) | Game Designers |
| EverQuest II: Desert of Flames (2005, Windows) | Community Managers |
| EverQuest II (2004, Windows) | Community Manager |
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Frequent Collaborators
People- 11 games with Glenn Stafford
- 11 games with Philipp Teschner
- 11 games with Joe Keller
- 10 games with Marlon Barroquillo
- 10 games with Robert Wolpov
- 10 games with David Clyde
- 10 games with Jason Roberts
- 9 games with Hugh Tom Edwards
- 9 games with Rita Cocozza
- 9 games with Ken Pfeifer
Companies
- 9 games with Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
- 6 games with Epic Games Tools LLC
- 6 games with Valve Corporation
- 5 games with Daybreak Game Company LLC
- 3 games with Liquid Violet Ltd.
- 3 games with Ubisoft Entertainment SA
- 3 games with Playman s.r.o.
- 3 games with QLOC S.A.
- 3 games with GTXS Sound Group
- 3 games with Akella
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