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New Arthas: Rise of the Lich King Wallpaper
Posted by: Nebu| 4-20-09 - 4-20-09
We’ve just updated our World of Warcraft Wallpapers section with a new piece. Arthas: Rise of the Lich King, the new hardcover novel by Christie Golden, goes on sale Tuesday, April 21, and we’ve marked the occasion by turning the book’s cover into a wallpaper.
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BlizzCast Episode 9 is Here
Posted by: Nebu| 4-20-09 - 4-20-09
In this special ninth episode of BlizzCast, we give you a sneak preview of the upcoming World of Warcraft novel, Arthas: Rise of the Lich King, arriving in stores April 21. Senior Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen is on hand to talk about the book and read an excerpt from the prologue.
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World of Warcraft Comic Quiz Contest
Posted by: Nebu| 4-20-09 - 4-20-09
Do you know World of Warcraft's lore inside and out? Have you read every issue of the World of Warcraft comic? Then the time has come for you to test yourself once again. You may just win a signed World of Warcraft action figure in the attempt.
It's been some time since our last World of Warcraft comic quiz contest, and much has changed in the epic saga of Varian Wrynn. WildStorm continues to chronicle Varian's adventures in the realm of Azeroth with the gripping writing of comic legend Walt Simonson and the magnificent art of Ludo Lullabi, Jon Buran, and Mike Bowden.
If you haven't caught the last few issues, fear not! Locate a comic store today, or subscribe to the series directly and never miss out again. Need to catch up on the world-shaking actions that continue to shape events in Wrath of the Lich King and beyond? Pick up World of Warcraft Volume 1, a hardcover collection of issues #0 through #7. The collection is on shelves at your nearby comic shop, or you can get it online.
The World of Warcraft comic quiz contest awaits you....
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WoW Comic Contest: Honorable Mentions
Posted by: Nebu| 4-20-09 - 4-20-09
Here is the next honorable mention from the World of Warcraft Comic Contest submitted by Whitecloud.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long. Each month's winner will receive three volumes of Blizzard Entertainment manga, and will be considered by TOKYOPOP for contributions to upcoming volumes of both Warcraft: Legends and StarCraft: Frontline.
Have a comic to submit? It's not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the official rules, and submit your comics today!
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Darkmoon Faire Charlotte
Posted by: Nebu| 4-20-09 - 4-20-09
The Darkmoon Faire is setting up in Charlotte, North Carolina from April 24-26, and will feature level-80 characters, Arena tournaments, and leveling contests on an exclusive event realm, plus tournaments for the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game and Miniatures Game. Whether you’re shooting for a chance at exciting prizes like loot cards and electronics or are just looking to play in a beginner event to try out one of the games for the first time, Darkmoon Faire Charlotte offers a chance to meet fellow players, enjoy the festivities, and get your game on for an entire weekend. Head to WoWTCG.com/DMF for more information about Charlotte and other upcoming stops on the Darkmoon Faire World Tour.
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Blizzard Shop Talk – 3.1 in Review
Posted by: Zarhym| 4-17-09 - 4-17-09
We know players are currently busy sinking their teeth into one of World of Warcraft's biggest content patches yet, Secrets of Ulduar. If you haven’t yet taken a look at all the new information we’ve been providing this week, here’s your chance.
Noted For Truth
Come check out the most up-to-date version of the 3.1 content patch notes for a refresher on the many changes and additions made to the game this Tuesday.
Varian Cool
Haven’t seen the trailer video for Secrets of Ulduar? Don’t miss the drama unfold between the major players of the Kirin Tor, Horde, and Alliance. Watch it now!
Expect the Unexpected
With so many changes inevitably come a few unintended issues. Check out what has come to light so far. Read on, or check out the Bug Report forum.
Tender Vittles and Hot Fixins’
A number of hotfixes have been applied since the release of the patch to fine tune the recently-released content. Stay tuned and keep up with fixes here.
I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Tracking Me
We’re proud to have released the beta edition of our latest forum feature, the Blizz Tracker. We've provided a RSS feed to keep players up to date with the information Blizzard Entertainment employees are sharing on the forums. Read on.
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WoW Comic Contest: Honorable Mentions
Posted by: Nebu| 4-17-09 - 4-17-09
Here is the next honorable mention from the World of Warcraft Comic Contest submitted by Bodrog.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long. Each month's winner will receive three volumes of Blizzard Entertainment manga, and will be considered by TOKYOPOP for contributions to upcoming volumes of both Warcraft: Legends and StarCraft: Frontline.
Have a comic to submit? It's not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the official rules, and submit your comics today!
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Arena Shoutcasting Contest Ends
Posted by: Community Team| 4-17-09 - 4-17-09
The first-ever World of Warcraft Arena Shoutcasting Contest has officially ended -- we'd like to thank everyone who participated! We're now in the process of judging the entries to select the best and most exciting Arena commentary. The winner will receive a Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP-HC monitor and a code for the BlizzCon 2008 polar bear mount, and three runners-up will each receive a BlizzCon T-shirt along with the BlizzCon 2008 mount. We’ll be showcasing the winners soon, so stay tuned!
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2009 Arena Tournament Phase 4 Ending
Posted by: Nebu| 4-16-09 - 4-16-09
Phase 4 of the 2009 Arena Tournament will be ending next Monday, April 20, at 9:00 p.m. PDT. Please keep in mind that this is the final phase of the tournament; the top eight teams from this phase will be invited to the 2009 Arena Tournament Regional Finals. Participants must remain on their team for the duration of the tournament to ensure prize eligibility. For more information on the tournament, please visit our Arena Tournament information page; to discuss the tournament with your fellow players, please visit the Arena Tournament Forum. Thank you to all of the participants, and good luck to everyone!
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WoW Stories: Spring Beginnings
Posted by: Nethaera| 4-15-09 - 4-15-09
Spring is a time of new beginnings, and to celebrate, the latest batch of player-submitted stories shares some first experiences in World of Warcraft. Check out the [two new entries].
We're always looking for great stories, and yours could be the next we post. May brings us Mothers' Day and in honor of mothers everywhere, we’re looking for your motherhood-related stories, such as playing with your mother or being a gaming mother. For further information on our story submission program, please visit our stories page.
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Secrets of Ulduar: Content Patch 3.1 Now Live!
Posted by: Nebu| 4-14-09 - 4-14-09
Secrets of Ulduar, the new World of Warcraft content update, is now live! The gates of the mysterious titan stronghold of Ulduar have swung open, granting players access to an all-new level-80 raid dungeon with normal (10-person) and heroic (25-person) versions and optional hard-mode encounters for those seeking an additional challenge. Secrets of Ulduar also includes the new Argent Tournament in Icecrown Citadel, the dual-talent-specialization feature, multiple user-interface upgrades, and some significant changes to class talents and abilities. Be sure to visit your class trainer, as all talent points have been reset.
Watch the Secrets of Ulduar trailer now, or read the patch notes.
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World of Warcraft #18 Sneak Peek
Posted by: Frost| 4-14-09 - 4-14-09
Garona brings Twilight's Hammer down on the peace summit at Theramore, further setting back relations between the Horde and the Alliance. But all is not as it seems as mysterious outside forces continue to hatch a plan of disruption. Could someone possibly be secretly aligned with the Scourge? Issue #18 of the World of Warcraft comic will be in stores on April 18. Check out the preview pages now!
If you like what you see, you can visit Wildstorm for more information, locate a nearby comic store, or subscribe to the series directly.
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The Argent Tournament Coming to Northrend
Posted by: Nebu| 4-14-09 - 4-14-09
As players begin to discover the many Secrets of Ulduar in patch 3.1, the Argent Crusade invites Azeroth's bravest heroes to prove their worth in the Argent Tournament. In preparation for a fatal blow against the Lich King and his Scourge, the Argent Crusade will be hosting competitive games, giving players another chance to build reputation with the capital cities of the Horde and Alliance. The most battle-hardened contestants will have access to a host of enticing items as the Argent Crusade begins construction on the Coliseum, where valorous battles testing the might of all challengers are to come. Let the games begin!
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Two New World of Warcraft Wallpapers
Posted by: Nebu| 4-14-09 - 4-14-09
We have just updated our World of Warcraft Wallpapers section with two new wallpapers featuring the Secrets of Ulduar and Netherstorm.
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2009 Arena Tournament Phase 4 Begins
Posted by: Nebu| 4-14-09 - 4-14-09
Phase 4 of the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena tournament has begun. Tournament participants have battled fiercely for weeks in hopes of making it to the invitational ladder. Competitors now have one week to prove their worth as this final phase of the online qualification will last until April 20 at 9 p.m. PDT. For a list of the invited teams and to track their progress, please visit the World of Warcraft Armory. Top teams will earn a chance to participate in live events, including the global finals being held at BlizzCon. For more information on the tournament, please visit our Arena Tournament information page; to discuss the tournament with your fellow players, please visit the Arena Tournament Forum. Good luck and good fight!
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Blizzard Theme Park Contest Winners
Posted by: Nebu| 4-13-09 - 4-13-09
For our recent contest, we challenged artists and designers to dream up the ultimate Blizzard Entertainment theme park, complete with the wildest rides and most inventive attractions they could conceive. Big congrats go out to Christina Marie DeLong for her detailed, grand-prize-winning depiction of Blizzard World, featuring such attractions as a terran combat simulator, a Diablo-themed petting zoo, and a thrilling flight around Outland's Netherwing Ledge. Congratulations to our other prize winners too, for designing the best individual StarCraft, Warcraft, or Diablo-themed rides or areas. Check out the winning parks below, along with several creative honorable mentions -- and thanks to everyone who entered!
[Blizzard World 1.2 MB] [Warcraft 1.1 MB] [StarCraft 700K] [Diablo 953K]
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Fansite Contests and Updates
The new Arthas: Rise of the Lich King novel written by Christie Golden will be available on store shelves on April 21. In the meantime, there are many ways you can win your very own copy.
- Curse Gaming - Arthas: Rise of the Lich King Book Contest
- Ten Ton Hammer - Arthas Novel Giveaway
- WoW Achievements - Arthas: Rise of the Lich King Contest
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