Month: March 2010

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with Cryptozoic Entertainment for the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Cryptozoic is slated to release the Wrathgate booster set in May, followed by the Class Decks in June. To learn more, visit Cryptozoic’s website.

If you’ve been holding your breath waiting to find out when and where the next BlizzCon would be held, then… you’ve probably passed out by now. But if you’ve just been patiently watching for an announcement, then we’ve got good news for you: BlizzCon will be returning to the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday, October 22 through Saturday, October 23! Just as in years past, BlizzCon 2010 will feature an exciting mix of discussion panels, tournaments, hands-on gameplay, contests, and much more. Check out the announcement press release, and keep an eye on www.blizzcon.com in the months ahead for further details, including ticketing information.

The latest World of Warcraft patch (3.3.3) is now live! In this update, players will be able to queue up for combat in the new Random Battleground system, which functions similarly to the Dungeon Finder and allows players to earn bonus PvP rewards. In addition, the new patch heralds increased Honor accumulation rates, a bevy of class changes and profession improvements, a new and improved way to access holiday bosses, a host of user-interface improvements, and much more. Read the full patch notes here — and happy randomizing!

The Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset from Creative Labs is now available throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The headset features a slick design with built-in headset controls, illuminated Horde and Alliance glyphs, advanced 2.4GHZ wireless technology, THX Tru Studio PC audio, and more. For more information, visit the Sound Blaster website, or check out what the critics are saying over at Tom’s Guide, PC World, and IGN.

Cataclysm will alter the face of Azeroth forever, but the landscape isn’t the only thing that’s changing. As part of our ongoing look at how stats and other game systems are evolving in the expansion, we’ve posted an in-depth preview of the Mastery system, a set of new game mechanics that will allow players to become better at what makes their chosen talent tree cool or unique.

Learn more about Mastery in our new forum post, or check out our previous article on stat changes to find out how the new system fits into the big picture.