Blizzard exec Paul Sams believes that gamers who have been departing to try out new release Online have been returning to the game in their droves.

Speaking with GI.biz, Sams stated that more than half of the players that have returned to the game cite Mythic's opus as their reason for originally leaving. Presumably, Blizz see this as a good sign.

"We’ve seen a significant number of people, well over half, that cited Warhammer as their reason for leaving - they’ve already returned," he explained.

"It surprises me because is a very good company and it doesn’t surprise me at the same time because it’s really hard [in the MMO space]."

Sams added that he thinks Warhammer Online is the best positioned to rival World of Warcraft - noting his respect for Mark Jacobs and his team.

By Luke Guttridge