Do you have guild pride? Want to prove your guild to be the top guild in World of Warcraft? Want to visit the Blizzard office with your guild? Here's your chance! The World Series of Video Games is hosting the WSVG Guild Challenge. Guilds will compete in a series of in-game and live events at the Louisville and Dallas WSVG stops. Please visit www.thewsvg.com for more details.
The World of Warcraft and Warcraft III American regional finals will be held at the House of Blues on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 in San Diego, California. Players will compete for cash prizes and a chance to attend the global finals at BlizzCon 2007. Check out the World of Warcraft and Warcraft III brackets to see who's playing who. If you are in the area, come and watch some epic competition. The event begins at 11 a.m. and admission is free.
nd the comic contest winner for May, 2007, is...
Eldonious! Congratulations! 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
May comics.
The second season of the fast paced player-versus-player ladder, the Arena, will begin on June 12, 2007 coinciding with a small patch.
With this new season, team ratings will be reset to the default 1500, allowing all teams to once again compete for top honors with a
fresh start. We've posted additional information on the new season in our
PvP forum.
Players in the top teams at the end of the first season will receive their end-of-season rewards, which include the new Armored Nether Drake. With the start of the new season, brand new high-end epic Arena rewards will also be added, as well as new epic Honor rewards.
We wish everyone luck in their ratings for the end of the first season, and hope to see everyone continue their bloodthirsty battles
in the second. See you in the Arena!
In partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Blizzard recently welcomed Ezra Chatterton, a 10-year-old who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, into our
headquarters for a day and gave him several unique opportunities. We have been touched by the outpouring of support from the World of Warcraft community, and
wanted to take this opportunity to let players know that Ezra's father Micah is setting up a charity foundation to help pay some of the medical costs. Those
interested can contact him at ephoenix@earthlink.net. You can also make a donation to the
American Cancer Society to support ongoing cancer research. For more information about the situation, please check out the
original article or the
follow-up piece from the Orange County Register.
Show off your giving spirit and heart of gold in our latest screenshot contest! Inspired by the BBC's hit Robin Hood series, we are asking players to submit a screenshot of their charitable deeds in-game for a chance to win a Robin Hood genuine pewter tankard and the DVD set of the show's first season. Please visit the contest page for more information.
We've just released an information page about this year's World Wide Invitational in Seoul, Korea. Go there now to see pictures of the event and to read more about some of the tournament's highlights.
Here is the next honorable mention comic submitted by Yuriev. Remember, the comic contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a J!NX gift certificate with an approximate retail value of $100! Keep those comics coming! You can submit a new comic each month. Check out the rest of the comics submitted for
May, 2007 and browse older comics via the links at the top or bottom of the page.
The BlizzCon 2007 information website is now available. Go there now to learn more about hotel discounts, BlizzCon contests, and other show events. You can also find answers to common questions in our BlizzCon FAQ. This website will be updated with new information regularly, so make sure to check back often!
Children's Week is celebrated once a year in Orgrimmar, Stormwind, and Shattrath City. The week-long celebration is a time to give back to the innocents of war: the orphans! Learn more about this special in-game event and its new rewards on our updated
Children's Week information page.
We're happy to announce the release of "The Black Temple", the new content patch for World of Warcraft! Highlights of the Black Temple patch include:
The Black Temple:
The Temple of Karabor was the center of draenei worship until its priests were slaughtered by demonically corrupted orcs. In the massacre's aftermath, the warlocks of the Shadow Council seized the structure and gave it a new name: The Black Temple.
When the Alliance invaded Draenor after the Second War, the orc shaman Ner'zhul hastily opened several dimensional portals to escape. The resulting magical backlash ripped the world apart. Drawn by these portals, the pit lord Magtheridon entered Draenor, soon to become known as Outland, and took the temple as his seat of power.
His dominion over Outland remained unchallenged until the arrival of Illidan the Betrayer. The pit lord proved no match for the wielder of the Twin Blades of Azzinoth. Today Illidan occupies the temple, awaiting any and all who would challenge his rule.
Nether Drake:
The Netherwing faction quest line continues, making the much-anticipated Nether Drake available. The Nether Drake is a special 280% speed epic flying mount that is obtainable through solo and small-group play. The quest to obtain one will be difficult, but the reward will surely show your dedication to the Netherwing cause as you soar through the skies of Outland on your very own ethereal drake.
The Ruins of Lordaeron Arena:
For those engaging in the Steamwheedle Cartel's gladiatorial combat, an arena nestled within the Ruins of Lordaeron has been added to the mix of venues. Players taking part in either rated battles or skirmishes may now find themselves battling for glory within the new arena.
You can read the entire patch notes here to see the full details on today's patch. Our thanks go out to everyone who joined the public test realm to help us test this patch, and we'll see you in-game!
In the Burning Crusade, you can purchase powerful epic rewards from turning in badges found in Heroic difficulty dungeons. View the available rewards and more details on how to obtain these badges on our new
Badges of Justice page.
Blizzard has teamed up with PLAY! to treat concert attendees at upcoming performances to a free trial DVD of World of Warcraft, which includes 14 days of game time. PLAY! concerts feature stirring orchestral performances of some of the most evocative pieces of music from World of Warcraft and other popular games. The next concert will be held May 26 in San Jose, CA, and further information can be found at the PLAY! website.
Here is the next honorable mention comic submitted by Zot. Remember, the comic contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a J!NX gift certificate with an approximate retail value of $100! Keep those comics coming! You can submit a new comic each month. Check out the rest of the comics submitted for
May, 2007 and browse older comics via the links at the top or bottom of the page.
We're pleased to announce our latest project: StarCraft II! The epic interplanetary battle between the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg will take on new dimensions in this sequel to the classic real-time strategy original. With new units and functionality for each race, upgrades to several familiar units, and a powerful 3D engine that supports explosive fast-paced combat between massive armies, StarCraft II will be the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game.
Highlights of StarCraft II include:
Tightly balanced competitive real-time strategy gameplay that recaptures and improves on the magic of the original game
New units and gameplay mechanics that further distinguish the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races
An all-new 3D engine that supports fast-paced play with realistic physics, massive units, and massive army sizes
A groundbreaking single-player campaign that continues the epic StarCraft story
A powerful map editor that puts the tools used by the game's designers into the hands of players
We'll be revealing much more information about our plans for StarCraft II in the months ahead, so please stay tuned to www.starcraft2.com for the latest updates. In the meantime, you can check out the announcement press release here for further details.
Here is the next honorable mention comic submitted by Soulzek. Remember, the comic contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a J!NX gift certificate with an approximate retail value of $100! Keep those comics coming! You can submit a new comic each month. Check out the rest of the comics submitted for
May, 2007 and browse older comics via the links at the top or bottom of the page.
WoW Vault is giving away two complete sets of Warcraft: TheSunwell Trilogy paperbacks. Two lucky winners will get a copy of each book to complete their set.
For more information please visit WoW Vault.
Come join us Monday, May 21, at 3:00 p.m. PDT until 4:30 p.m. PDT in the #StraticsHoC channel. Players will be able to submit questions ahead of time for World of Warcraft Lead Designers Tom Chilton and Jeffrey Kaplan, who will be in attendance.
Stratics question takers will be collecting your questions up to 48 hours before the chat. Please note that no questions will be taken during the chat. Attendees will also be able to talk with each other in a separate channel before, during, and after the chat in the #worldofwarcraft IRC room.
For more information about Stratics IRC, please visit WoW Stratics. We look forward to seeing you there!
Long ago on Draenor, the Temple of Karabor was the center of draenei worship. But the devout priests who prayed there are long dead, slaughtered by marauding, demonically corrupted orcs. In the massacre's aftermath the warlocks of the Shadow Council seized the structure and bestowed upon it a new name: the Black Temple.
The most difficult new challenge that awaits players in Patch 2.1 will be the hunt for Illidan in his own dark citadel – a quest to bring the reign of the evil overlord to an end. Watch our new Black Temple Trailer now to learn more about this new 25-man raid, and check out the Black Temple preview page to learn more about the history of Illidan’s fortress – and why freeing it from his evil taint is of paramount importance…
The regional finals for Warcraft III and the World of Warcraft Arena Tournament are coming soon! Check out the
locations and dates for each venue. If you are in the area, feel free to come by and see the top teams compete for a spot in the global finals at BlizzCon 2007.
Here is the next honorable mention comic submitted by Iridani <Dept of Redundancy Dept>. Remember, the comic contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a J!NX gift certificate with an approximate retail value of $100! Keep those comics coming! You can submit a new comic each month. Check out the rest of the comics submitted for
May, 2007 and browse older comics via the links at the top or bottom of the page.
Here is the next honorable mention comic submitted by Manboy. Remember, the comic contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a J!NX gift certificate with an approximate retail value of $100! Keep those comics coming! You can submit a new comic each month. Check out the rest of the comics submitted for
May, 2007 and browse older comics via the links at the top or bottom of the page.
The World Series of Video Games concluded its World of Warcraft and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne tournaments in Wuhan, China. The event marked the start of the WSVG's 2007 circuit, and more than 80,000 spectators attended the tournament. Team Pandemic from America took first place in the World of Warcraft tournament, with a 3-0 win over Fnatic in the finals. Korean player Moon was impressive throughout the Warcraft III tournament, beating local favorite player Sky for the win. Check out www.thewsvg.com for full tournament coverage.
Come join us Tuesday, May 15, at 3:00 p.m. PDT in the #StraticsHoC channel. Players will be able to submit questions ahead of time for World of Warcraft
Lead Designers Tom Chilton and Jeffrey Kaplan, who will be in attendance.
Stratics question takers will be collecting your questions up to 48 hours before the chat. Please note that no questions will be taken during the chat. Attendees will also be able to talk with each other in a separate channel before, during, and after the chat in the #worldofwarcraft IRC room.
For more information about Stratics IRC, please visit WoW Stratics. We look forward to seeing you there!
Here is the next honorable mention comic submitted by Sandreye. Remember, the comic contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a J!NX gift certificate with an approximate retail value of $100! Keep those comics coming! You can submit a new comic each month. Check out the rest of the comics submitted for
May, 2007 and browse older comics via the links at the top or bottom of the page.
Here is the next honorable mention comic submitted by Snuggles. Remember, the comic contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win a J!NX gift certificate with an approximate retail value of $100! Keep those comics coming! You can submit a new comic each month. Check out the rest of the comics submitted for
May, 2007 and browse older comics via the links at the top or bottom of the page.
Blizzard Entertainment has teamed up with First National Bank of Omaha to bring you a Visa card that rewards you with World of Warcraft
game time! You can check out the press release to learn more.
Sign up today, and once your application is approved, you will be eligible for special card rewards and benefits. APPLY NOW!
On Friday, May 4, we’re going to be enabling the battleground matchmaking system on the public test realms (PTRs). The matchmaking
system will help match teams against each other based on their gear and level of organization. To usher in this new feature and help
aid in testing, we’re going to be sending in World of Warcraft community managers and other Blizzard employees to take on any teams
willing to challenge us. Come onto the PvP test realm on Friday, May 4, beginning at 2:00 PM PDT, with your level-70 characters and
queue for the Warsong Gulch battleground.
To begin downloading the PTR client and copying your characters, click here. To learn
more about the upcoming patch, please view the PTR patch
notes.
Once you’ve tried out the new content on the PTR, please be sure to post any feedback, bugs, or issues concerning the Black Temple
patch and the matchmaking system in particular in the Test
Realm forum.
re you ready to rock? The Ataris, Blizzard, NVIDIA, and Machinima.com are proud to present an exciting new contest where you can show off your music video skills in World of Warcraft.
We will be selecting 10 lucky machinima music videos and putting them into the hands of the World of Warcraft community to vote on their top three winners.
Movie creators will be able to choose one of three new exciting songs from the Ataris' new album, Welcome the Night.
To find out more information, visit our Contest Page!
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