BlizzCast Episode 5 Available
Aug 28, 2008
The latest edition of BlizzCast, Blizzard's podcast, talks about the recent Worldwide Invitational in Paris, and Diablo III.
Azeroth is a world who's lengthy and tumultuous history is forged in the fires of unremitting conflict. It has been four years since Chaos Reigned over this scarred world and King Arthas of Lordaeron was driven mad by haunting visions of the Frozen Thrown of Icecrown. As was inevitable, history now repeats itself as armies of the Horde and the Alliance prove their mettle on battlegrounds and clash weapons and magic in colossal, organized territorial raids. Your time has come. Choose a side, sharpen your skills, and make your mark on Azeroth history.
World of Warcraft is the first MMOG in the (so far) four part Warcraft series, with previous Warcraft titles being RTS games. Like most MMOs, players may find adventure in fighting various monsters and in performing missions offered by numerous NPCs throughout Azeroth. In World of Warcraft, success in these endeavors yields rewards in the form of currency, items and experience. Players may also take part in PvP battles in the forms of dueling and fights with players of opposing factions. In the early to middle stages of exploration around Azeroth, most monsters and quests can be handled solo. Past that point, however, more and more gameplay will require a good team of players, usually two to five in number. Large-scale raids can require up to 40 players to succeed.
At level 40, players are able to purchase a mount based on their character's race and reputation which can be summoned at will. These are expensive to purchase and train, but add to the player’s status and significantly increase their speed of travel. Unfortunately, players may not engage in combat while on a mount. The level cap in World of Warcraft is 60, with rewards for successful raids at this level being in the form of rare loot.
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- Wrath of the Lich King Opening Cinematic
- Blizzard has released the opening cinematic for Wrath of the Lich King, the much anticipated expansion to World of Warcraft. The video continues Blizzard's tradition of stunning visual sequences and depicts Arthas, the Lich King himself, preparing his fo...
- Media created on 8/23/08
- Correspondent - WoW Battlegrounds: Warsong Gulch
- World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth pens this article giving some details and tricks for the Warsong Gulch Battleground in WoW.
- General Article created on 8/21/08
- Correspondent - Levelling in WoW
- MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Richard Turner pens this article on levelling in World of Warcraft together with some tips for the task for new players.
- General Article created on 8/8/08
- Correspondent - A Look at Wintergrasp
- MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth pens this article discussing Wintergrasp, a PvP zone that will be released with the launch of the game's upcoming Wrath of the Lich King expansion.
- General Article created on 8/5/08
- Learning from Past Releases
- MMORPG.com's World of Warcraft Correspondent Darren Bridle files this report that takes a look at what Blizzard could learn from their first expansion, Burning Crusade and apply to the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King.
- General Article created on 7/15/08
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- Alterac Mountains - Undercity
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- Durotar - Ogrimmar
- Map last updated on 12/9/04
- Kalimdor - Thunder Bluff
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- WOW will turn into WODK "WORLD OF DEATH KNIGHT"
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- Anyone else disappointd in the WOTLK expansion?
- 8/28/08 @ 12:26PM by Laiina
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- WoW will be fine, no danger to subs
- 8/28/08 @ 12:14PM by Obzerver
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- Fun with Shaman Thunderstorm in WotLK
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- WoW Real Killer, and MMO killer for Gamers.
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- Deathknight only guild
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- WOW to WAR transition guide
- 8/28/08 @ 10:52AM by Vladamier
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- Death Knight Poll
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- Skill = Gear Balance
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Latest World of Warcraft News
Wrath of the Lich King Opening Cinematic
Aug 23, 2008
Blizzard has released the opening cinematic for Wrath of the Lich King, the much anticipated expansion to World of Warcraft. The video continues Blizzard's tradition of stunning visual sequences and depicts Arthas, the Lich King himself, preparing his forces for the dark and frigid days to come.
WotLK Opening Cinematic Released
Aug 22, 2008
Blizzard has released the opening cinematic for Wrath of the Lich King, the much anticipated expansion to World of Warcraft. The video continues Blizzard's tradition of stunning visual sequences and depicts Arthas, the Lich King himself, preparing his forces for the dark and frigid days to come.
Battlegrounds: Warsong Gulch
Aug 21, 2008
World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth pens this article giving some details and tricks for the Warsong Gulch Battleground in WoW.
Other World of Warcraft News
Editorial - Instance Construction in Wrath of the Lich King
Ten Ton Hammer deconstructs instance construction in Wrath of the Lich King.
Ten Ton Hammer on Aug 19, 2008
Interview With WoW Lead Designer Jeff Kaplan
IGN's WoW Vault interviews World of Warcraft Lead Designer Jeff Kaplan.
IGN on Aug 05, 2008
World Wide Invitational 2008 - Paris, France
Stratics has posted a wrap-up of their 2008 Blizzard World Wide Invitational coverage.
Stratics on Jul 15, 2008
New Wrath of the Lich King Battleground
Ten Ton hammer takes a look the new Wrath of the Lich King battleground.
