Month: August 2009

World of Warcraft is now coming soon to a mailbox near you! Each issue of the just-announced World of Warcraft: The Magazine will feature 148 pages of entertaining and insightful content about the game, including in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and player points of view. One year subscriptions are available for $39.95 USD, 34.95 Euros, or 29.95 Pounds. Check out the official announcement for more information, or head over to the subscription page to place an order.

The first day of BlizzCon 2009 is winding down! We’ve had a blast meeting fellow gamers from around the world, and we hope you’ve enjoyed following along with the announcements, events, and tournaments. Here are just a few highlights of the day:

• During the opening ceremony, thousands of players gathered round for a first-ever look at the new World of Warcraft expansion, Cataclysm. Once they learned the details of Azeroth’s impending disaster, players got to try out the worgen and goblin starting areas for themselves on the show floor.
• Attendees met Diablo III’s fourth playable class, the monk, in a brutal and bloody introductory movie played during the opening ceremony. At the conclusion, players flocked to the show floor to try their hand at taking on the hordes of Hell as the holy martial artist.
• Flanked by giant tournament screens in Hall A and Hall B of the Anaheim Convention Center, pro gamers wowed the crowd with their playing prowess on the first day of the StarCraft, Warcraft III, and World of Warcraft Arena tournaments. You can check out the results of day one on the tournament brackets page.
• BlizzCon showgoers got to learn new details about all three Blizzard game universes at developer panels throughout the show. Check out some of the highlights from these panels.
• At the Battle.net panel, Blizzard Executive Vice President of Game Design Rob Pardo revealed tons of new details about the reenvisioned and redesigned Battle.net, launching with the upcoming StarCraft II.
• The evening wrapped up with style and silliness as Jay Mohr hosted the costume, dance, and sound-alike contests. Attendees imitating Kel’Thuzads, Mistresses of Pain, Sartharions, Raynors, and even meeting stones took the stage at this year’s show — look for photos and a list of all the winners soon!

These were just a few quick snapshots of day one at BlizzCon. Thanks to everyone here sharing their passion for games with us, and we’ll be back tomorrow with more news, photos, and coverage from the show.

With BlizzCon almost here, 3 Point Entertainment is introducing a new addition to their line of World of Warcraft steins. The “Charge of the Great Dragonflight” stein showcases all five Dragon Aspects in a full- color, bas-relief illustration, and also features an exquisitely crafted dragon’s tail handle. This stein will be on display at BlizzCon, and is scheduled to ship in October. For more information, check out 3 Point Entertainment’s website, Twitter feed, or Facebook page.

Think you know who will win the StarCraft, Warcraft, and World of Warcraft tournaments at
BlizzCon 2009? Intel is running a contest where you can put your predictive powers to good use.

Visit http://scoop.intel.com/blizzcon.php to
get details on how you can register to “Choose a Champion.” Participants who choose the tournament
winners correctly have the opportunity to win one of three ASUS G50VT gaming laptops. Entry closes
August 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (PST).

Creative Labs is partnering with Blizzard Entertainment to announce the new Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless
Headset, catering specifically to the World of Warcraft gamer. From the customizable ear cup “Glyphs” featuring Horde
and Alliance artwork illuminated by 16 million color programmable LEDs, to the huge emphasis on comfort for extended
wear, this headset pushes the envelope in both technology and design. For more information about the Sound Blaster
World of Warcraft Wireless Headset, visit Creative.com.

This Friday marks the beginning of BlizzCon 2009, and
thousands of players will be making the trek to the Anaheim Convention Center to enjoy a weekend full of gaming,
tournaments, panels, contests, and more. If you’re interested in watching the sold-out show, don’t forget that
you still have a few days to order your “virtual ticket,” available through
DIRECTV or via Internet stream. This package comes with 18 hours of live coverage, including the closing concert
with Ozzy Osbourne, as well as the exclusive BlizzCon 2009 in-game pet, Grunty the murloc marine.

The new Council of Tirisfal is formed. Med’an keeps Meryl’s possession a secret. Maraad acts on his vision,
but what does it have to do with Valeera? The latest issue of the World of Warcraft comic is on sale August 19.
Check out the preview pages now!

If you like what you see, you can visit Wildstorm for more information,
locate a comic store today, or
subscribe to the series directly.

This summer, we’re teaming up with Mtn Dew to offer World of Warcraft-themed Game Fuel in stores across the US. To celebrate, we’re giving away the exclusive Battle-Bot pet complete with horde and alliance-themed battle fuel. Fuel up your pet with red or blue battle fuel and send it into battle against Battle-Bots fueled by the opposing faction. Get ready now because the streets of Dalaran will soon erupt with dueling Battle-Bots.

Check out the FAQ, read the official rules, or head over to the Game Fuel website to claim your own Battle-Bot ignition key and red or blue battle fuel. And keep an eye out for bottles of World of Warcraft Mtn Dew Game Fuel to show up in stores near you beginning this week.