BlizzCon 2010 kicks off today at 11AM PST and we'll be liveblogging the opening ceremony and Diablo III gameplay sections. So be sure to check back on our staff blog at 11AM Pacific (2PM Eastern).
Reported on Oct 22, 2010SteelSeries has revealed a complete line up of peripherals themed to celebrate the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, Cataclysm. Peripherals include a mouse, keyboard 'keysets' and Cataclysm specific precision mouse pads. World of Warcraft: Cataclysm is set to launch on December 7th.
Reported on Oct 21, 2010Blizzard Entertainment has released the minimum and recommended system specifications for the World of Warcraft expansion, Cataclysm. The specs ramp up the minimum computer needs a bit from where they stand now. Cataclysm is set to launch on December 7th so be sure your computer hits the mark.
Reported on Oct 21, 2010Blizzard is now offering free character transfers to the Dentarg PvE server for a limited time.
Reported on Oct 20, 2010In today's The List column, MMORPG.com's Bill Murphy shares with us seven (tongue planted firmly in cheek) reasons that Cataclysm, the third expansion to Blizzard's massive World of Warcraft, could actually suck.
Reported on Oct 20, 2010This week marks the beginning of the annual Blizzcon in Anaheim, California. This year's convention promises to be very exciting with Blizzard celebrating Starcraft II's release, the imminent release of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm expansion, the as yet unnamed MMO and more information coming about Diablo III. MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager, Garrett Fuller, has some thoughts to share with readers as he prepares to check out the 2010 Blizzcon.
Reported on Oct 19, 2010The Blizzard team has posted a look at the World of Warcraft zone, The Stonecore. As the place where Deathwing will ascend to wreak havoc on Azeroth, The Stonecore will undergo some major changes when the upcoming Cataclysm expansion goes live.
Reported on Oct 19, 2010From today through October 31st, both Horde and Alliance World of Warcraft players will have the opportunity to participate in the annual Hallow's End event. There are special quests such as the Headless Horseman, candy buckets and special event-specific rewards for players taking part.
Reported on Oct 18, 2010Blizzard Entertainment has released the cinematic introduction trailer for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. The trailer features a look at some of the destruction wrought on Azeroth and is definitely an eye-popping look at what the expansion promises to bring to the game when it is released on December 7th. Click the image below to check it out!
Reported on Oct 18, 2010SteelSeries has announced the release of a new gaming mouse featuring an exterior nod to the Cataclysm expansion for World of Warcraft. The mouse cover is emblazoned with an image of Darkwing the Destroyer and, according to the press release, features improved ergonomics and an intuitive button layout.
Reported on Oct 15, 2010Blizzard has announced that a new advertisement featuring the World of Warcraft expansion, Cataclysm, will debut during a football game on Sunday, October 17th. While enjoying the Vikings vs Cowboys game, be sure to set your recorder up to capture the moment.
Reported on Oct 15, 2010The World of Warcraft v4.0.1 patch has officially arrived on all servers. The patch lays the groundwork for the upcoming Cataclysm expansion and features a host of game-altering changes including class mechanics, gem changes, guild membership increase and more. The dev team has put together a comprehensive thread post with links to all of the major system changes.
Reported on Oct 13, 2010Blizzard is ramping up the information for the World of Warcraft expansion, Cataclysm. The official Cataclysm site has been updated with a preview of the Reforging system coming with the expansion. Reforging will allow players to customize items by altering statistics. NPC Reforgers will be available in all major cities.
Reported on Oct 12, 2010As the time for the World of Warcraft Cataclysm expansion nears, Blizzard is preparing to launch the 4.0.1 patch. Part of the upcoming patch launches the announced class mechanics changes. The official forums have been updated with a post outlining some of the more significant class alterations coming when 4.0.1 deploys.
Reported on Oct 12, 2010Blizzard has announced that Tenacious D will be bringing down the house at this year's BlizzCon in Anaheim, California. Tenacious D is made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass. The duo is set to perform at the convention's closing ceremonies on October 23rd. BlizzCon is the annual convention celebrating all of Blizzard's franchises: Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft. At this writing, BlizzCon 2010 is sold out.
Reported on Oct 12, 2010Blizzard Entertainment has announced a pair of contests for World of Warcraft. The first is an ad contest to announced Cataclysm to the world via print media. The second allows creative types to create a YouTube video announcing Cataclysm. Both contests feature pretty sweet rewards for grand prize winners including new rigs, headphones and more.
Reported on Oct 08, 2010In one of those 'scratch your head' kind of announcements, Blizzard Entertainment has made it known that the number of World of Warcraft subscribers now exceeds the population of Belgium. The latest numbers reveal over twelve million subscribers to what inarguably the most popular MMORPG in history.
Reported on Oct 07, 2010The official World of Warcraft site has been updated with a look at Archaeology, a new profession coming when Cataclysm launches. Other new professions include Cooking, First Aid and Fishing. Archaeology, as its name implies, involves seeking out that which was lost and trying to complete artifacts for unique item rewards.
Reported on Oct 05, 2010The List today features a look back at some of the Easter eggs that Blizzard has slipped into World of Warcraft, daring intrepid gamers to find them if they can. MMORPG.com's Bill Murphy brings some of his favorites back into the light and challenges readers to add to The List.
Reported on Oct 05, 2010Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced that the release date for World of Warcraft's latest expansion, Cataclysm, is set for December 7, 2010. The game will retail for $39.99 via box or digital download from the Blizzard store. The collector's edition will retail for $79.99.
Reported on Oct 04, 2010