Month: April 2010

The majority of our Cataclysm class previews have now been posted in the official forums, with only a handful left to go. To find out more about your favorite class’s new abilities, talent changes, and Mastery details, check out the full schedule and links in the class preview thread.

As you know, the beta test for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is well underway — as are our launch preparations. We’re pleased to reveal today that we’re putting together what will be our biggest, most feature-packed collector’s edition to date. The StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Collector’s Edition will contain…well…it’s too much to list here, so check out the press release for yourself and take a look at the special Collector’s Edition page we put together for this announcement.

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will bring with it lots of additions and updates to game systems and class spells, abilities, and talents. Over the course of the next week or so, we’ll be previewing some of these in the official forums, beginning with today’s look at changes to dispel mechanics and rage. Beginning Wednesday, April 7, we’ll start discussing what’s in store for each of the 10 classes, including new spells, talent changes, and Mastery details. For the full schedule, check out the Cataclysm class preview thread.

The Noblegarden event is returning to Azeroth . Players can take part in the druidic festivities spreading ‘round all corners of the map all week beginning Sunday, April 4, and ending Saturday, April 10.
Features include:

• Noblegarden egg hunt and daily quests located in starting towns such as Goldshire, Razor Hill, Kharanos, and Brill
• Noblegarden treats and prizes found rarely in eggs
• Chocolate as a currency! (Or just indulge your sweet tooth)
• Achievements found in the World Events tab

Please join us in celebrating this annual event. Whether you celebrate Noblegarden in a traditional manner or you have a longing for sweet chocolates and festive garments, we hope you’re able to come together and give yourself a break from competing in cutthroat Arena battles or laying siege to Icecrown Citadel.

In our heart of hearts, what we are really looking for in another player is a connection that’s deep, meaningful, and true; we are all looking for our perfect match. Find out how Battle.net’s new and improved matchmaking features will help you find someone to pwn noobs with on our Battle.net matchmaking website – and be sure to watch our new introduction video.

We hope you enjoyed our April Fools’ Day jokes this year! If you missed them, check out this year’s pranks:

• New Battle.net Matchmaking Service
• World of Warcraft Equipment-Ranking System Preview
• Battle.net Neural Interface
• Sneak Peek: Blackthorne 2 and Queen’s Quest
• New Diablo III Merchandise and Deckard Cain GPS

And so, the Blizzard Joke Squad go galumphing back whence they came, hiding amid the slithy toves that gyre and gimble in the wabe, busily plotting and scheming for the future. See you again next year!