Just a short while ago, the word “glorbo” didn't mean anything in the gaming world. It was just a silly word with no significance. However, things have changed, and glorbo has become a phenomenon spreading across gaming spheres. In fact, even game developers like Bungie are getting in on the act.
World of Warcraft fans noticed the trend of AI-driven websites scraping popular topics off social media. They saw an opportunity and set a cunning trap. One player wrote a post about a fictitious upcoming feature called “Glorbo” and praised it. The intention was to fool the AI-powered websites into writing about it. Sure enough, an outlet called The Portal published an article about the non-existent Glorbo feature, and a meme was born.
Destiny 2 fans, inspired by the Glorbo gambit in World of Warcraft, decided to create their own trap. This time, Glorbo was not a new feature but a mysterious secret boss. Fans posted about Glorbo across various platforms, making their posts sound convincing and maintaining the illusion. Their plan worked, and Glorbo became a talking point among Destiny 2 players.
The success of Glorbo's transition from World of Warcraft to Destiny 2 hints at the possibility of more significant Glorbo moments in the future. It wouldn't be surprising if a developer took the bold step of adding their very own glorbo to a game. This shows that fans enjoy creating their own lore and having fun together. The added bonus of tricking AI websites adds to the amusement.
This phenomenon is not unique to Glorbo. In the past, fans have gone wild and created their own lore while eagerly awaiting game releases. For example, in the lead-up to Elden Ring, players started posting about their imaginary versions of the game, sharing fictional details about a FromSoftware game that doesn't actually exist. Glorbo may have started as a trap, but it has now become a symbol of fans coming together to enjoy some harmless fun.