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	World of Warcraft TCG: Fields of Honor7-1-09
	The latest World of Warcraft TCG expansion, Fields of Honor, takes players into the Battlegrounds, with new locations, allies, quests, and equipment to help earn and utilize honor. Also debuting are allies featuring three brand-new racial power keywords--dwarves can help you Find Treasure, gnomes show off their Escape Artistry, and undead won’t be pushed around thanks to Will of the Forsaken. Death knight aficionados can also look for powerful new equipment to add to the tools recently debuted in the Death Knight Deluxe Starter. Fields of Honor is in stores today, introduces the Warsong Gulch mini-game with special cards in certain packs, and offers three new Loot cards, including the famed El Pollo Grande.

World of Warcraft Regionals: EU and US participants6-17-09

We are proud to announce the participants for the North American and European 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament Regional Finals which will take place on June 26th to 28th in Cologne, Germany. After several weeks of fierce and exciting arena matches in the online qualifiers, players from both continents have shown themselves worthy of competing in these Regional Finals.

In each of these two competitions held on the same weekend, eight teams of players will fight for the title of Regional Champion. The top two teams from both Europe and North America will have the chance to qualify for the Global Finals to be held at BlizzCon on August 21st and 22nd in Anaheim, California.

List of North American participants:

Seed	Team	Nicks
1.	TSG (well then)	Veex\|Valrath\|Zilea
2.	a wild rogmonkey appears	appears Velmael.\|Roguemo.\|Syia
3.	Team Pandemic	BEY\|propjoe\|Shinaniganz
4.	GET MONEY GET PAYCE	twixztwo\|Niero\|yapcez
5.	EG	zyz\|Azael\|Kollektiv
6.	Holyplay	rgo\|Euneek\|Tenderloin
7.	SK Gaming	Crackf.\|Pookz\|dispelbot
8.	Complexity Gaming	Venruki\|Sodah\|HappyM.

List of EU participants:

Seed	Team	Nicks
1.	Woah	Ocelote\|Kae\|Inflame
2.	Ensidia Habaneros	Hydra\|Kalimist\|Redkoala
3.	eDawgs	Raeli\|Stgeorge\|Saori
4.	aAa RAT	Khuna\|Avishan\|Thorkin
5.	aAa	Anelitz\|Pheonix\|Hiss
6.	SK Gaming EU	Xom\|Roez\|Another
7.	Rest in many pieces	Daisyd.\|Phildryzen\|Never
8.	x6tence	FalcoN, Siler, Souler

Make sure to check out our information page for the 2009 Warcraft Regional Finals!

	StarCraft II Hands-on at Warcraft Regional Finals5-29-09
	During the 2009 Warcraft Regional Finals, the best European and North American players will battle each other on stage in Cologne, Germany. Event attendees will also discover our dedicated gaming area, try our latest games, take part in contests, and much more. At the event, you’ll have the opportunity to challenge your friends in StarCraft II, the long-awaited sequel to StarCraft, and game stations will also be set up for Wrath of the Lich King. If you haven’t yet had the chance to step into Northrend or are wondering what’s new for your favorite StarCraft race, you can find out in Cologne June 26 - 28th.

Korean Regional Final Winners5-22-09

We're glad to announce the winners of the Korean regional final of the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament. Teams "Shipit" and "Button Bashers" have successfully fought their way up the ranks through formidable adversaries en route to winning $15,000 and $6,000 respectively.

Each team will be invited to participate in the global final at BlizzCon for a chance to further showcase their skills, win cash prizes, and compete against the other top regional teams. For video coverage of the event please visit our hosting site. Congratulations to all the winners!

Rank	Team Name	Classes
1.	Shipit
2.	Button Bashers
3.	SK-Korea
4.	Without Dimension
5.	Azshara
6.	M Y T H
7.	S Line
8.	Tenacity

Taiwan Regional Final Winners5-20-09

We’re glad to announce the winners of the Taiwan regional final of the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament. Below you’ll find the final rankings from the participating teams at this year’s event. Teams “D K P” and “all pass” proved their worth this weekend, rising above an elite field of competitors to claim the top spots in the tournament, winning $15,000 and $6,000 respectively. Their greatest challenge, however, still awaits at this year’s BlizzCon.

Each team will also be invited to participate in the global final at BlizzCon for a chance to further showcase their skills, win cash prizes, and compete against the other top regional teams. For video coverage of the event please visit our hosting site. Congratulations to all the winners!

Rank	Team Name	Classes
1.	D K P
2.	all pass
3.	Nearer My God To Thee
4.	ROC
5.	實力證明一切
6.	Peace of Formosa PDH
7.	KTM
8.	我聞到雨的味道

	2009 Warcraft Regional Finals Announced5-18-09
	For the past several months, players have been climbing their respective qualifying ladders, battling each other for a spot at the Regional Finals of the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament and the 2009 Warcraft III Tournament. On June 26 to 28 you can witness them clash for the top spots and a trip to the Global Finals at BlizzCon. To watch the excitement of the 2009 Regional Finals in person and witness the fast-paced action live on stage, you can join us at the MediaPark in Cologne, Germany. Experience the fascination of eSports at a top level and join other spectators to cheer for your favorite players. For more information and all updates, check out the Regional Finals mini-site.

Arena Tournament Online Qualifier Concludes4-22-09

The 2009 Arena Tournament online qualifier has come to a close. The top 10 teams as of April 21, 2009 are listed below:

Rank	Team Name	Win-Loss	Team Rating
1.	well then	167 - 40	2538
2.	GET TANKED	164 - 45	2521
3.	monkey attack squad	296 - 129	2519
4.	BARKSDALE CREW	195 - 66	2513
5.	GET MONEY GET PAYCE	264 - 133	2510
6.	The Phuox Den	163 - 78	2510
7.	holyplay	181 - 49	2505
8.	Almost Eighty On Live	160 - 58	2504
9.	KNUCKLBABIEZ TO THA DOME	241 - 94	2499
10.	Lord Icarium n Friends	167 - 69	2487

We will be inviting the top eight qualifying teams to the Regional Finals. Be sure to check back here to see who’s attending as the event nears.

To discuss the Arena Tournament with your fellow players, visit the World of Warcraft Arena Tournament Forum.

	2009 Arena Tournament Phase 4 Ending4-16-09
	Phase 4 of the 2009 Arena Tournament will be ending next Monday, April 20, at 9:00 p.m. PDT. Please keep in mind that this is the final phase of the tournament; the top eight teams from this phase will be invited to the 2009 Arena Tournament Regional Finals. Participants must remain on their team for the duration of the tournament to ensure prize eligibility. For more information on the tournament, please visit our Arena Tournament information page; to discuss the tournament with your fellow players, please visit the Arena Tournament Forum. Thank you to all of the participants, and good luck to everyone!

	2009 Arena Tournament Phase 4 Begins4-14-09
	Phase 4 of the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena tournament has begun. Tournament participants have battled fiercely for weeks in hopes of making it to the invitational ladder. Competitors now have one week to prove their worth as this final phase of the online qualification will last until April 20 at 9 p.m. PDT. For a list of the invited teams and to track their progress, please visit the World of Warcraft Armory. Top teams will earn a chance to participate in live events, including the global finals being held at BlizzCon. For more information on the tournament, please visit our Arena Tournament information page; to discuss the tournament with your fellow players, please visit the Arena Tournament Forum. Good luck and good fight!

Arena Tournament: Current standings4-08-09

The top 10 teams of the 2009 Arena Tournament’s online qualifier as of April 8, 2009 are listed below:

Rank	Team Name	Win-Loss	Team Rating
1.	a wild rogmonkey appears	126 - 31	2540
2.	well then	167 - 40	2538
3.	GET TANKED	164 - 45	2521
4.	monkey attack squad	296 - 129	2519
5.	BARKSDALE CREW	195 - 66	2513
6.	GET MONEY GET PAYCE	160 - 40	2506
7.	Primatech	100 - 19	2500
8.	Almost Eighty On Live	147 - 54	2491
9.	Lord Icarium n Friends	104 - 39	2484
10.	big team	145 - 56	2483

You can follow the full ladder rankings of the online qualifier on the World of Warcraft Armory.

	2009 Arena Tournament Phase 3 Ending4-3-09
	Phase 3 of the 2009 Arena Tournament will be ending next Monday, April 6, at 9:00 p.m. PDT. Please keep in mind that you have until the end of this phase to complete the 200 rated 3v3 games required to qualify for prizes. Participants must also remain on their team for the duration of the tournament to ensure prize eligibility. The Arena Tournament realms will be shut down for a week in preparation for Phase 4 of the tournament (the invitational ladder), which will determine who advances to the regional finals. Phase 4 will begin on Tuesday, April 14, after maintenance. For more information on the tournament, please visit our Arena Tournament information page; to discuss the tournament with your fellow players, please visit the Arena Tournament Forum. Thank you to all of the participants, and good luck to everyone who qualified for the invitational ladder!

Arena Tournament: Current standings3-31-09

The top 10 teams of the 2009 Arena Tournament’s online qualifier as of March 31, 2009 are listed below:

Rank	Team Name	Win-Loss	Team Rating
1.	GET TANKED	138 - 31	2536
2.	monkey attack squad	296 - 129	2519
3.	Niero's Team	98 - 40	2518
4.	GET MONEY GET PAYCE	264 - 133	2510
5.	a wild rogmonkey appears	102 - 27	2509
6.	well then	160 - 40	2506
7.	BARKSDALE CREW	156 - 54	2501
8.	Walrus Attack Squad	110 - 35	2457
9.	faceroll tunnel vision	152 - 60	2450
10.	holyplay	136 - 37	2447

You can follow the full ladder rankings of the online qualifier on the World of Warcraft Armory.

Arena Tournament: Current standings3-24-09

The top 10 teams of the 2009 Arena Tournament’s online qualifier as of March 24, 2009 are listed below:

Rank	Team Name	Win-Loss	Team Rating
1.	well then	117 - 26	2552
2.	BARKSDALE CREW	156 - 54	2501
3.	monkey attack squad	215 - 96	2465
4.	GET MONEY GET PAYCE	251 - 132	2462
5.	Walrus Attack Squad	110 - 35	2457
6.	Paradorn’'s Team	90 - 27	2452
7.	NO LIGHTNING GEN BRAH	170 - 67	2442
8.	Nekos' Team	86 - 39	2410
9.	faceroll tunnel vision	142 - 58	2402
10.	Wd's Team	81 - 33	2401

You can follow the full ladder rankings of the online qualifier on the World of Warcraft Armory.

	2009 Arena Tournament Phase 3 Begins3-24-09
	Registration for the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament is now closed and Phase 3 of the tournament has begun. Participants have been battling it out on the tournament realms for the past two weeks while fine-tuning their team composition and strategies. Phase 3 of the tournament includes a lockdown of the teams that will be jockeying for position to compete in the regional finals. Please remember that participants must remain on their team for the duration of the tournament to ensure prize eligibility, and only games played in the 3v3 bracket count towards this goal. To track the progress of your team and the competition as a whole, please visit the World of Warcraft Armory. For more information on the tournament, please visit our Arena Tournament information page; to discuss the tournament with your fellow players, please visit the Arena Tournament Forum. Good luck to all competitors!

	2009 Arena Tournament Phase 3 Reminder3-20-09
	Phase 3 of the 2009 Arena Tournament is starting next Tuesday and this will be your last chance to register. Teams will be locked down during this phase, so please finalize your team rosters for the home stretch. Participants must remain on their team for the duration of the tournament to ensure prize eligibility. Please keep in mind that changes made to our live realms will also be reflected on our tournament realms, so adjust your teams accordingly. For more information on the tournament, please visit our Arena Tournament information page; to discuss the tournament with your fellow players, please visit the Arena Tournament Forum. Good luck to all competitors!

	Arena Tournament Current Standings3-17-09
	The top 10 teams of the 2009 Arena Tournament's online qualifier as of March 17, 2009 are listed below: Rank \| Team Name \| Classes \| Win – Loss \| Team Rating ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. BARKSDALE CREW \| Death Knight, Paladin, Warlock \| 156 – 54 \| 2501 2. monkey attack squad \| Hunter, Mage, Shaman \| 103 – 48 \| 2450 3. well then \| Death Knight, Paladin, Warlock \| 54 – 8 \| 2436 4. we r gud \| Death Knight, Paladin, Warlock \| 95 – 25 \| 2414 5. we met on eHarmony \| Death Knight, Paladin, Warlock \| 81 – 34 \| 2413 6. Nekos’ Team \| Death Knight, Paladin, Warlock \| 86 – 39 \| 2410 7. NO LIGHTNING GEN BRAH \| Death Knight, Paladin, Warlock \| 135 – 48 \| 2404 7. me you and pikachu \| Death Knight, Paladin, Warlock \| 138 – 40 \| 2404 9. Team Name of the Whale \| Hunter, Shaman, Warlock \| 136 – 64 \| 2396 10. met on xFire \| Death Knight, Hunter, Paladin \| 103 – 56 \| 2378 You can follow the full ladder rankings of the online qualifier on the World of Warcraft Armory.

	IEM Global Finals Concluded3-12-09
	Season 3 of the Intel Extreme Masters has concluded with the Global Finals at CeBit in Hannover, Germany. Teams from all over the world were competing in the World of Warcraft Arena for their share of $75,000 in prize money. Coming from the lower bracket and thus needing to win two best-of-five matches, the Korean team H O N, was able to beat SK Gaming three games to two in a nail-biting Grand Final. If you missed the Grand Final you can watch it as Video on Demand on the ESL TV website (registration required).

	2009 Arena Tournament Phase 2 Has Begun3-10-09
	Phase 2 of the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament has begun. Tournament participants have had ample time during the practice phase to hone their strategies, try various team compositions, and get familiar with playing with their team. It’s now time to play for keeps. To track the progress of your team and competition, please visit the World of Warcraft Armory and select the Coliseum 1 battlegroup. Top teams will earn a chance to participate in live events, including the global finals being held at the recently announced BlizzCon. If you have not yet registered for the tournament, you can still do so until March, 24 when Phase 3 begins. For more information on the tournament please visit our Arena Tournament information page; to discuss the tournament with your fellow players, please visit the Arena Tournament Forum. Good luck and may the best teams be left standing.

	The Arena Tournament Has Begun2-24-09
	The 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament has now officially begun. Players from around the world can compete on our special tournament realms for cash prizes totaling over $200,000. These realms have been outfitted with level 80 character templates and the latest epic gear from Wrath of the Lich King. As an added bonus, we have included exclusive rewards that players can earn by participating in the tournament, including an Armored Murloc in-game pet. Top teams will also contend for a chance to achieve the "Vanquisher" title for their live characters. For more information on the tournament, including how to register and participate, please visit our Arena Tournament information page. Good luck!

	Tournament Registration Is now Open.2-17-09
	We're glad to announce that registration for the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament is now open. Now is the time to get your teammates together and get registered for the biggest online Arena competition World of Warcraft has to offer. The pot has been sweetened this year with the addition of the exclusive Armored Murloc in-game pet as an earnable reward for all participants. Top players will not only be striving for a shot at competing for cash prizes in the regional and global finals, but the members of the top 1000 teams will also be given an exclusive title for their eligible live characters as well. If you have any questions or would like more details, please read the FAQ, and remember to check back here for more updates.