The 2008 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament has now officially begun. Players from around the world can
compete on our special tournament realms using the new tournament format. We have leveled the playing
field by allowing participants to choose and customize their character and equipment and team up with
fellow players to clash in 3-vs.-3 Arena battles. For more information on the tournament, including how
to register and participate, please visit our
Arena Tournament information page. Good luck and good fight!
We've created new information pages for almost every
raid and five-person dungeon
in The Burning Crusade. Each information page includes the
dungeon's lore and important facts about it, and will eventually feature a dedicated screenshot gallery.
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a $100 Jinx Gift Certificate.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Moonxtal.
nd the comic contest winner for March, 2008, is...
Flamestriker! Congratulations! Remember, this contest will go on all year long, so you will have a new chance to win a $100 Jinx Gift Certificate every month. Keep those comics coming, and you might be next! Stop by each week to see a new comic from the contest. Also, check out all of the
March comics.
The results are in! After donning pith helmets, pitching tents in the parking lot, and hanging mosquito netting to get into the spirit of the safari theme, the judges pored over thousands of submissions and emerged with winning entries in hand. We sifted through a number of well-orchestrated, creative, and sometimes frightening screenshots, but in the end, one grand prize winner, one second-place winner, and three runners-up stood out above the rest. Congratulations to all the winners.
The bestiary page for World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
has been updated with a new creature and two pieces of concept art from the upcoming expansion. Learn more
about one of the new species you'll encounter in Northrend, the tenacious and stoic taunka.
In preparation for the start of the 2008 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament, registration is now open. The Arena
Tournament focuses on 3-vs.-3 Arena competition, and participants will be given the chance to qualify for live
tournaments with cash prizes. By registering, you will be granted access to our special tournament realms where
you can customize your characters and battle with fellow players. For more details or to register for the tournament,
please visit the Arena Tournament information page. Good luck!
We're pleased to announce that a localized version of World of Warcraft is in development for Latin American players
as well as for US/Canada-based Spanish-speaking players. Check out the
full announcement
for further details, and stay tuned to this site for future updates, including information on country-specific release
plans, language-pack testing, and more. Current Spanish-speaking World of Warcraft players based in the US, Canada, or
Latin America can
head over to the World of Warcraft forums
now to discuss the game in Spanish. PLEASE NOTE that an active World of Warcraft account is required for posting in the forums.
World of Warcraft Viene a América Latina
Nos complace anunciar que se encuentra en desarrollo una versión traducida de World of Warcraft para los jugadores hispanoparlantes
de América Latina, Estados Unidos y Canadá. Para más detalles, lee el
boletín de prensa
y no dejes de visitar nuestro sitio web WorldofWarcraft.com para estar al tanto de actualizaciones futuras, como información sobre los planes
de lanzamiento en países específicos, pruebas del paquete de idiomas y más. Los jugadores actuales de habla hispana de Estados
Unidos, Canadá o América Latina pueden dirigirse ahora a
los foros de World of Warcraft
para comentar el juego en español. POR FAVOR TEN EN CUENTA que es necesario contar con una cuenta activa de World of Warcraft para comunicarse en los foros.
We're pleased to announce the release of "Fury of the Sunwell," the new content update for World of Warcraft!
Highlights of Fury of the Sunwell:
Sunwell Isle:
The glorious fount of arcane energy known as the Sunwell empowered the high elves for millennia, until the death knight Arthas laid siege to the elven kingdom and corrupted its sacred energies. Seeing no other alternative, a band of survivors led by Prince Kael'thas destroyed the ancient fount, and over time the surviving elves fell prey to a crippling magical withdrawal.
Now, promising salvation for his people, Kael'thas has returned. Soon the Sunwell will shine once again, but whether the sacred fount will usher in deliverance or destruction remains to be seen.
This area includes:
A new quest hub
Magisters' Terrace - a 5-player instance
Sunwell Plateau - a 25-player instance
New badge rewards
New Daily Quests:
The combined forces of Shattrath have launched an attack on the Isle of Quel'Danas to confront Kael'thas and the Legion at the Sunwell and surrounding areas. Players will now be able to gain reputation with the Shattered Sun Offensive and participate in a new set of daily quests.
UI Improvements:
The combat log has undergone improvements that allow more robust combat-text filtering, including the ability to define custom colors for enemies and friends, as well as combat text filtering for self and others.
Arena Tournament Introduced:
Players will be able to create level-70 characters with epic equipment and compete on special tournament realms in a new global arena tournament. For more information, details, and entry requirements, please visit the official tournament pages.
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a $100 Jinx Gift Certificate.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Zodiactaurus.
The great feast of Noblegarden has long been celebrated by the races of the Alliance and recently adopted by those of the Horde. On this joyous day, it is customary for the nobles and lords from each race to hide coins, candy, and the occasional treasures within special eggs painted to look like wildflowers. These eggs are then scattered around the major cities for the citizenry to find. From heroes to commoners, and everyone in between - the feast of Noblegarden is meant to bring communities together to share the joy of life and friendship.
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a $100 Jinx Gift Certificate.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Moriku.
The bestiary page for World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
has been updated with a new creature from the upcoming expansion. Learn more
about one of the new species you'll encounter in Northrend, the malevolent iron dwarves.
Tickets for the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational convention and tournament gaming event are now available on the Worldwide Invitational website at
http://eu.blizzard.com/wwi08/.
This year's Blizzard Worldwide Invitational will take place in Paris, France, at the Porte de Versailles Exposition Centre on the 28th and 29th of June. Tickets are priced at €70 / £55 for the two-day event, which will feature hands-on play with the latest versions of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II, competitive eSport and casual player tournaments, costume, dance and machinima contests, and much, much more...
Please note the event is open to attendees of ages 4 years and above. Due to the nature of some content at the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult (of 18 years and above).
Brace yourself for the Fury of the Sunwell, the next content patch for World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. You've traveled through the
Dark Portal and braved the perils of Outland. You've faced off against the might of the Burning Legion itself and prevailed. Now, the
journey that began with the arrival of the draenei on Azeroth and the blood elves' inclusion into the Horde is about to come full circle
as a mighty army gathers to purge evil from one of Azeroth's most important loci of power: the ancient, magical Sunwell.
Catch a sneak peek at the upcoming patch on our Fury of the Sunwell preview page. This preview
includes a brand-new gameplay trailer, an official patch wallpaper, a new piece of Sunwell lore, and more.
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a $100 Jinx Gift Certificate.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Fallsus.
The legendary rune blade Frostmourne was immortalized in Warcraft III, in which it was taken up by Prince Arthas Menethil, corrupting him and leading to his transformation into the Lich King. We've partnered with EPIC Weapons to create a limited edition replica of the blade in all its horrific glory. This artifact of ancient evil is over 47" long and 12.5" wide, weighing a massive 16 lbs., and is now available for pre-order. For more information, please visit the Frostmourne replica site.
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a $100 Jinx Gift Certificate.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Bordeaux.
The new screenshot galleries that have been released lately have been assembled solely from player-submitted screenshots – it's been a true community effort. We're
now looking for screenshots of some of the new areas in the Fury of the Sunwell update, which is currently being tested on the public test realm. Specifically,
we're interested in screenshots from the new Sunwell Isle, including Quel'Danas, Magisters' Terrace, and Sunwell Plateau.
Submit your screenshots, and also check
the other subjects we're currently collecting screenshots of.
Blizzplanet sat down with Ludo Lullabi, a penciller for the World of Warcraft comic book,
to ask him some questions prior to the release of the fourth issue. If you missed the
interview, it's worth a read for more insight into the
art and creative process of the comic.
The environments section of the World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King website has been updated with new information about the vast arctic wasteland of the Dragonblight, one of the many new regions you will be able to explore in the upcoming expansion. The update also includes a fly-through movie, new concept art, and new zone screenshots.
The latest batch of player-submitted stories about experiences in World of Warcraft is now up. The theme this month is playing as a family – check out the two new entries.
For further information on our story submission program, please visit our stories page.
We've spent over a year collecting screenshots of large-scale attacks on the major cities of World of Warcraft. We now present to you this special
player-submitted screenshot gallery consisting of 102 screenshots.
We're constantly on the lookout for eye-catching
screenshots of World of Warcraft. Check our current collection topics and submit your screenshots
here for consideration to be featured in one of
our galleries.
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a $100 Jinx Gift Certificate.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Mleiv.
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a $100 Jinx Gift Certificate.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Bludlemon.
From March 8 to March 23, Nucleus gallery will be hosting an exhibition showcasing rarely-seen concept art for World of
Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II. Some of our artists and developers will be in attendance to greet
players and answer questions about the artwork, and you will be able to buy any of the pieces on display or bid on them
in the show's silent auction. All proceeds of the show will benefit the
Child's Play
charity created by
Penny Arcade
. Child's Play is a Seattle-based game industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children in over 40 hospitals
worldwide with toys and games.
Stop by Nucleus gallery, check out some of the amazing artwork on display, and seize your chance to own a piece of original
Blizzard Entertainment artwork. Visit the
Nucleus gallery website
to learn more about exhibition dates, directions, auction instructions, and more.
nd the comic contest winner for March, 2008, is...
Flamestriker! Congratulations! Remember, this contest will go on all year long, so you will have a new chance to win a $100 Jinx Gift Certificate every month. Keep those comics coming, and you might be next! Stop by each week to see a new comic from the contest. Also, check out all of the
