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April, 2008 Old News
  • nd the comic contest winner for April, 2008, is... Tygwa! Congratulations! Remember, this contest will go on all year long, so you will have a new chance to win a copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card 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 April comics.
    Have a comic to submit? It's not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the official rules, and submit your comics today!

  • The latest batch of player-submitted stories about experiences in World of Warcraft is now up. The theme this month is friendship – check out the two new entries.

    For further information on our story submission program, please visit our stories page.
  • We recently sat down for an interview with World of Warcraft lead producer J. Allen Brack and art director Chris Robinson to discuss some of the ideas that influenced the development of Fury of the Sunwell, the most recent content update for The Burning Crusade. While we were at it, we also picked the development team's brains about the lessons learned from The Burning Crusade and how they're influencing the design approach for Wrath of the Lich King....
    Insider: Let's talk about some high-level design concepts for the Sunwell. We already mentioned that the Sunwell dungeon and raid will conclude the blood elf and draenei storylines, at least for the time being. Can you elaborate on that a little more?

    J. Allen Brack: Without spoiling too much, it's true that some of the major story arcs of The Burning Crusade reach their conclusion in Fury of the Sunwell. There are big revelations for both the blood elves and the draenei, and players will also learn the fate of the remaining member of the bad guy triumvirate of Illidan, Vashj, and Kael'thas. In addition to Kael'thas, there's a new "ultimate villain" to defeat. Essentially, we're providing players with epic resolutions to The Burning Crusade's most visible story arcs.
    Check out the full interview.

    This feature originally appeared in the Blizzard Insider. This regular newsletter of all things Blizzard is full of previews, interviews, special features, and other exclusive content. Each issue is delivered to you by email before the content appears elsewhere. View the latest issue, and sign up to receive the free Blizzard Insider.
  • 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 copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.

    Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Staphora.
    Have a comic to submit? It's not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the official rules, and submit your comics today!
  • 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 copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.

    Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Gwyness.
    Have a comic to submit? It's not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the official rules, and submit your comics today!
  • Phase 2 of the 2008 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament's first qualification round has begun. Tournament participants have had ample time during the practice phase to hone their strategies, try various team compositions, and gain experience playing with their team. It's now time for the real games to begin! To track the progress of your team and competition, please visit the World of Warcraft Armory and select the Coliseum 1 battlegroup. For more information on the tournament please visit our Arena Tournament information page. Good luck to all competitors!
  • The 12th Annual Webby Award nominees have been announced, and the Toyota Tacoma commercial featuring World of Warcraft has been nominated for an award in the Online Commercials category. Titled Tacoma Truck Summoner, the commercial shows a brave adventurer charging into combat against a dragon on "four wheels of fury," while defiantly ignoring his comrade's plea that there are no trucks in World of Warcraft. The online spot, along with the other nominees, can be viewed on the Webby Awards website

    To participate, you can sign up and vote for your favorite nominees on the Webby People's Voice site.
  • The Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain Music Video Contest Is Now Upon You!

    L70ETC has just finished recording another slab of epic axe-grinding metal for you to feast your ringing ears upon called "Rogues Do It From Behind." To celebrate this latest anthem we have decided to announce the official Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain Music Video Contest. This competition is open to all, Alliance and Horde alike, and is brought to you by Comcast. To participate, all you need to do is create a music video using footage from World of Warcraft and the original song, "Rogues Do it From Behind." The winning videos will be featured on our official website, and grand prize winners will receive an 8GB Ipod Touch. For additional contest information, please visit the official contest page.
  • In preparation for the upcoming Latin American-Spanish version of World of Warcraft, we are excited to invite our players to try out the beta version of the Latin American-Spanish language pack.

    To participate, please download the language pack. For additional information, please refer to the FAQ.

    You can discuss any feedback regarding the Latin American-Spanish language pack on our official forums, where our quality assurance representatives will be on hand to read and respond to inquiries and reports.

    La Prueba Beta para América Latina en español comienza AHORA
    Como parte del proceso del lanzamiento de la versión de World of Warcraft para América Latina en español, nos entusiasma poder invitar a nuestros jugadores a probar la versión beta del paquete de idiomas para América Latina en español.

    Para participar, por favor descarga el paquete de idiomas. Para mayor información, no olvides revisar el FAQ.

    Puedes compartir cualquier tema relacionado con el paquete de idiomas en nuestros foros oficiales, donde nuestros representantes estarán disponibles para leer y responder a tus comentarios y dudas.
  • 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 copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.

    Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Azzul.
    Have a comic to submit? It's not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the official rules, and submit your comics today!
  • We're pleased to announce that our agreements with The9, our World of Warcraft partner in mainland China, and Soft-World, our World of Warcraft partner in the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, have been updated to include the localization, operation, and support of Wrath of the Lich King for players in their respective regions. Further news, including release plans for each region, will be announced closer to launch.
  • 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 copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.

    Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Holymcsmite.
    Have a comic to submit? It's not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the official rules, and submit your comics today!
  • On the new Arena Tournament realms, players can create level 70 characters of any class or race, get free epic equipment, enchantments, gold, and can change their character's talent build as often as desired. On these realms, the cream of the crop of PvP players can compete for glory, battling it out to claim over $200,000 in prizes!

    If you haven't signed up, you still have a chance to register in the 2008 Arena Tournament! For more information, please check out the Arena Tournament page, F.A.Q., or our new, dedicated forum!
  • 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 good screenshots of Arena combat. Submit your screenshots, and also check the other subjects we're currently collecting screenshots of.
  • 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 copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.

    Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Devajin.
    Have a comic to submit? It's not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the official rules, and submit your comics today!
  • The World of Warcraft Trading Card Game Darkmoon Faire is once again setting up its tents, this time from April 11 to 13 in Columbus, Ohio. The main tournament will use the Sealed Pack format, giving everyone a chance to compete on an even footing, and available prizes include a high-end gaming computer. An array of side competitions will also be featured, as will special online events such as a leveling race and an Arena tournament, with the elusive Spectral Tiger and X-51 Nether-Rocket mounts up for grabs. Head over to WoWTCG.com for more information on Darkmoon Faire Columbus and all the other exciting World of Warcraft TCG events coming up.
  • Today's Penny Arcade comic features Tycho and Gabe taking on Molten Core in cardboard form, and the duo is also hosting a themed contest, with the winners to receive a mother lode of World of Warcraft TCG cards and accessories. To enter, all you have to do is write a World of Warcraft-based story using precisely 10 words. Good luck!
  • 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 copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.

    Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Dyrsanna.
    Have a comic to submit? It's not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the official rules, and submit your comics today!
  • Where one comic contest ends, another begins. A new year-long World of Warcraft Comic Contest has just begun, and we're looking for the funniest and most creative World of Warcraft comics to post on our website.

    Each month's winner will receive a copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card, Read the official rules and submit your comics.
 
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