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‘World of Warcraft’ renames character based on Cannibal Corpse frontman “Corpsegrinder”

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Blizzard has renamed a quest-giving character in World of Warcraft after homophobic statements by the musician it was based on re-emerged.The character known initially as “Gorge the Corpsegrinder” was based on Cannibal Corpse vocalist George ‘Corpsegrinder’ Fisher.

Encountered in the game’s Borean Tundra region, the NPC was an Orc commander in the Horde faction with a particular dislike for Night Elves and Gnomes.However, as spotted by Metal Hammer, the character has been rebranded “Annihilator Grek’lor” after homophobic statements from Fisher resurfaced.

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