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World of Warcraft News
Latest Headlines for World of Warcraft
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Subscribers Down, Profits Up
During yesterday's investor's call, Activision-Blizzard announced that World of Warcraft subscriber numbers are ~10.2 million. This number is down approximately 100,000 since November of last year. The company indicated, however, that profits for the quarter were up due to successful releases of Skylanders and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and to over a million folks taking advantage of the WoW Annual Pass.
Reported on Feb 10, 2012 -
Press Event for Mists of Pandaria in March
The official World of Warcraft Twitter has been updated with the announcement that a press tour event for Mists of Pandaria will occur in mid-March and will yield tons of new information about the forthcoming expansion.
Reported on Feb 01, 2012 -
The WoW Killer Redux
In the last edition of The WoW Factor, the discussion swirled around what exactly it is that constitutes a "WoW Killer". This week, we continue to examine the issue from the perspective of you, our loyal forumites. Check it out!
Reported on Jan 28, 2012 -
No 2012 Blizzcon
Citing a "jam packed schedule", Blizzard will not be hosting its (usually) annual fan convention, Blizzcon. The convention is the usual host for competitive online tournaments for StarCraft II and Warcraft. In light of the Blizzcon cancellation, these tournaments will be held in late 2012.
Reported on Jan 25, 2012 -
More Server Blades Available for Charity Auction
Blizzard has announced that the last of the retired EU server blades for World of Warcraft are now available for auction on Ebay. The funds raised through the auctions will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Reported on Jan 24, 2012 -
Taking on 2012
In a new interview over at VideoGamer.com, Blizzard's Lead Quest Designer Dave Kosak talks about how World of Warcraft is ready to take on 2012 in a big way. The interview highlights key issues such as player reception of patch v4.3; how Blizzard perceives faster, smaller content updates ala Rift; and possible subscriber incentives for WoW prior to Mists of Pandaria's deployment.
Reported on Jan 17, 2012 -
What is a “WoW Killer?”
Everyone is always looking for that game that will be a "WoW Killer" but what exactly does that mean? We take a look at the elusive "WoW Killer". See what we think and then weigh in with your own thoughts in the comments.
Reported on Jan 15, 2012 -
Slain by the Sith?
A lot of talk has been swirling around the idea that Star Wars: The Old Republic is somehow the much ballyhooed "WoW Killer". Is it or is it not? That is the question. In today's WoW Factor, we take a look at that notion and offer a few thoughts on the subject. Check it out and then add your own thoughts in the comments.
Reported on Jan 01, 2012 -
Raid Finder - A Smash Hit?
As with any new feature added to World of Warcraft, there are the doomsayers prophesying that the end of the game is nigh and woe to those who do not recognize it. In today's WoW Factor, we take a look at the Raid Finder recently added to the game. See what we think of it and then let us know what you're thinking in the comments.
Reported on Dec 18, 2011 -
Screamin' Deals for All Things WoW
The Blizzard Store is featuring some amazing deals for any and all things World of Warcraft related. Whether it's the WoW Battle Chest for $5 or Wrath of the Lich King for a measly $10, there are deals to be had for the Azerothian in your life.
Reported on Dec 08, 2011 -
4.3 Changes Everything
Love it or hate it, the World of Warcraft v4.3 patch has arrived and brought with it more changes than you can proverbially shake a stick at. In today's WoW Factor, we take a look at the profound changes that v4.3 has brought to the world's most well-known MMO. Check it out and then leave your thoughts in the latest update in the comments.
Reported on Dec 04, 2011 -
Hour of Twilight Official Trailer
Blizzard Entertainment has released the official trailer for the World of Warcraft v4.3 update, Hour of Twilight. Check it out.
Reported on Nov 29, 2011 -
v4.3 Hour of Twilight Now Live
Blizzard has a new post on the official community site for World of Warcraft indicating that the latest patch, Hour of Twilight, is now live on all servers.
Reported on Nov 29, 2011 -
Why Knock It?
The mere mention of *whispers* World of Warcraft causes some to immediately begin to sweat, set teeth to chattering and to cause copious amounts of froth to being spewing from oral cavities. Why the hate? Today we feature a new article to examine this particular phenomenon and why exactly it is that *whispers* World of Warcraft causes such high emotion of the negative sort. Read on and then give vent to your emotions in our comments section.
Reported on Nov 26, 2011 -
Mists of Pandaria Talent Calculator Debuts
The World of Warcraft community site has been updated with a new talent calculator that will allow players to preview various builds once Mists of Pandaria debuts. The calculator comes with the caveat that "spells and talents are not final and may change during the development process." That said, the dev team is asking players to try out the calculator and give feedback to the team.
Reported on Nov 23, 2011 -
Activision-Blizzard Stock Downgraded on Declining WoW Subs
Lazard Capital Markets has downgraded Activision-Blizzard stock from "buy" to "neutral" in light of World of Warcraft's declining subscription numbers.
Reported on Nov 22, 2011 -
Chuck Norris Featured in New TV Spot
The celebrity of Barrens chat himself, Chuck Norris, has finally been featured in one of Blizzard's on-going series of celebrity TV spots for World of Warcraft.
Reported on Nov 21, 2011 -
Mage Talents 2.0
In his latest WoW Factor, MMORPG.com's Joseph Sanicky takes a look at the recently announced Talents 2.0 and at the challenge Blizzard has taken on with its "elimination of the cookie cutter build" mantra. See if you agree with Joseph's thoughts and leave a few comments when finished!
Reported on Nov 19, 2011 -
Seventh Anniversary Alert
World of Warcraft players will want to check into their accounts any time between Sunday, November 20th and Saturday, December 3rd to pick up a free anniversary gift. The package includes a Feat of Strength and when the package is 'opened', it shoots off fireworks, grants players a temporary (and celebratory) tabard and a +7% XP and reputation gain for a limited time.
Reported on Nov 19, 2011 -
Story of the Week: Azeroth Loses People
This week's Story of the Week is none other than Blizzard's admission that 1.1 mln subscribers have left World of Warcraft over the course of 2011.
Reported on Nov 12, 2011
