Blizzard’s Custom Throwback PC Sweepstakes for Burning Crusade Classic Launch

StarCraft II Beta Test Opt-in

The StarCraft II beta-test period is coming in the months ahead! If you’d like a chance to participate, now’s the time
to let us know. Simply go to the
“” page in Battle.net
account management to go through the new beta opt-in process and upload a snapshot of your system specs. During this
process, you’ll also have the opportunity to opt in to future betas for other Blizzard Entertainment games. Please note
that even if you’ve opted in to our betas previously, you’ll need to complete this new process and upload your current
system specs to have a chance to be invited.

For more information, see the — or
to opt in now. If you have an unused beta code from
BlizzCon 2008 or WWI 2008, visit to enter your code.

New Efflorescence Visual for Restoration Druids in Patch 9.1.5

Restoration Druids are getting a new Efflorescence visual in Patch 9.1.5, replacing the mushroom in the center of the familiar green circle with a succulent. According to the PTR development notes, Druids who don’t like this new change will be able to …

WotLK Classic Patch 3.4.2 Datamining – Munching Changes, Dancing Rune Weapon, Sidereal Essence

The Wrath of the Lich King Classic PTR has been updated to Patch 3.4.2, with a newer build than the previously one that was datamined. This new one, Build 49442, has a few interesting changes. A new currency called Sidereal Essence (no indication of wh…