Blizzard Entertainment-News http://www.blizzard.com/ Recent Updates from Blizzard.com en-us Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 CET http://www.blizzard.com/_images/layout/logo-blizzard.gif Blizzard Entertainment-News http://www.blizzard.com/ StarCraft II Content Drop http://www.starcraft2.com We've just uploaded new intel to the StarCraft II website. This latest transmission sheds new light on the goings-on in the Koprulu sector and highlights key persons of interest associated with recent anti-Dominion activity. In particular, this content drop includes:
  • Short Story: Changeling - Just because the years following the Brood War have so far been relatively uneventful, that doesn't mean it's safe out there in the cold vastness of space. Zeta Squad is about to find this out, the hard way.
  • Singleplayer Storytelling - Discover the ways in which StarCraft II will expand the storytelling techniques of previous Blizzard titles, in this article.
  • Multiplayer Mapmaking - Ever wonder what design considerations and decisions go into the many multiplayer maps of StarCraft II? Check out this article to learn more!
  • Character Biographies: Tychus, Zeratul, Raynor - The character biographies for Raynor and Zeratul have been updated with new art and additional info, and you can now also read up on Tychus Findlay, one of Jim Raynor's old comrade-in-arms.
  • New Art and Screenshots - Check out more than 20 new screenshots and pieces of concept artwork!
We got nukes, we got knives, sharp sticks... check out all the new info now! ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-11#181700 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 CET Mr. T's Night Elf Mohawk Returns http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/games/wow/ "You gotta choice, Jack. You can watch Mr. T's new TV commercial…or you can HURT." Mr. T, outraged that any fools would doubt his hacking skills, has returned to World of Warcraft to show off his latest invention in a series of nationally televised ads. Watch them here first at World of Warcraft's YouTube channel or click to Learn more about the mohawk grenade and how you can claim your own in-game. ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-11#160900 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 9:00:00 CET New Fan Art /community/fanart/index.html The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with 9 new artwork from World of Warcraft by 10oz.

]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-11#181100 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CET New StarCraft Fan Art /community/fanart/index.html

The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with one new artwork from StarCraft.

]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-11#161600 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 CET Blizzard Holiday Card Contest /community/fanart/index.html 'Tis the season for our inaugural Blizzard Holiday Card Contest! Every year, Blizzard creates a unique holiday card to send season’s greetings to little murlocs, zerglings, and imps everywhere. This year, we're inviting you to catch the spirit by creating an original Blizzard-themed holiday card of your own.

To participate, just submit your entries here by 12 p.m. Pacific Time on December 7. We'll select three winners to receive a prize package full of gaming gear from Razer, along with an official 2009 Blizzard holiday card signed by the artist, Samwise Didier. Be sure to check back after the contest is over, as we'll be making the winning entries available for use as your very own holiday cards this season. Check out the official rules for more information. ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-11#121300 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 CET Battle.net Account Now Required https://us.battle.net/login/login.xml?ref=https://us.battle.net/account/management/index.xml&app=bam World of Warcraft is now a part of the new Battle.net! In preparation for the rollout of Battle.net’s upcoming communication and community features, as of today, all World of Warcraft accounts must be merged with a free Battle.net account in order to log in to the game. To upgrade to a Battle.net account, please go here. For more info, check out the Battle.net site or read the FAQ. ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-11#111400 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CET New Fan Art /community/fanart/index.html The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with 3 new artwork from World of Warcraft.

]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-11#121100 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CET Introducing the World of Warcraft Pet Store http://us.blizzard.com/store/details.xml?id=1100000763 Today we're pleased to introduce the Pet Store for World of Warcraft, a new way for players to obtain in-game pets to join them on their adventures in Azeroth. Two brand-new companions are now available for purchase exclusively at the Pet Store in the online Blizzard Store: Lil' K.T. and the Pandaren Monk.

Make a Difference: Pandaren Monk Charity Pet
Enter the Pandaren Monk, a martial-arts expert who’s here to help celebrate the upcoming fifth anniversary of World of Warcraft. He may be cute, but he’s proof that even the softest of critters can overcome the hardest of circumstances. For every Pandaren Monk that finds its way to a player’s side between now and the end of the year (December 31, 2009 at 11:59 PDT), we’ll donate 50 percent of the $10 purchasing price to the Make-a-Wish Foundation in an effort to brew up a little hope, strength, and joy in a child’s life.

Lil' K.T., the Littlest Lich
Lil' K.T. is a miniature lich who bears a striking resemblance to the legendary lord of Naxxramas, Kel’Thuzad. But don’t let his diminutive stature fool you: Lil' K.T. has a diabolical laugh and wields true power at his bony fingertips, randomly wreaking icy havoc on critters who dare to cross his path. You can now buy this new pet for $10 on the Blizzard Store.

In order to receive a purchased pet, you'll need to merge your World of Warcraft account with a Battle.net account. For more information on Battle.net, please visit the FAQ. For more information on the new Pet Store, visit the Pet Store FAQ. ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-11#41500 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:00 CET New Fan Art /community/fanart/index.html The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with 3 new artwork from World of Warcraft.

]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-11#41500 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:00 CET Custom World of Warcraft Character Posters http://www.printwarcraft.com Heroic Prints and Blizzard Entertainment have joined forces to bring you the opportunity to create customized World of Warcraft posters featuring the character you play. PrintWarcraft.com uses specially designed rendering technology and access to character information, along with a variety of backgrounds, logos, borders, and fonts, to create the ultimate custom poster. Head over and check out all the options today. ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-11#21050 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:50:00 CET Blizzard YouTube Channel Updated http://www.youtube.com/user/blizzard We've updated our YouTube Channel with the four most recent StarCraft II Battle Reports. Thanks for the great response, and stay tuned as we add more videos in the future. ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-11#21050 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:50:00 CET 2009 Pumpkin Contest Winners /en-us/community/contests/pumpkin/winners.html We're frightened. We're amused. We're impressed! The winners of this year's pumpkin-carving contest have been chosen -- and they're spooktacular. We'd like to thank everyone who participated this year, and we can't wait to see your knife-wielding skills in action again next time around. Check out all of the winners here. ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-10#301600 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 CET World of Warcraft Battle.net Conversion Coming https://us.battle.net/login/login.xml?ref=https://us.battle.net/account/management/index.xml&app=bam Just a reminder: As we mentioned a couple weeks back, on November 11, 2009, all current World of Warcraft players must merge their World of Warcraft accounts with a Battle.net account in order to log in to the game. As our way to say "thanks" for taking a moment to go through the process, all accounts that upgrade to Battle.net will receive a brand-new penguin in-game pet. On November 11, all World of Warcraft players will need to log in to the game using a Battle.net username and password, and anyone who wishes to create a new World of Warcraft account will need to start with a Battle.net account.

Creating a Battle.net account is simple and free. To merge your existing account with a Battle.net account and receive your penguin in-game pet today, visit here. For more info, check out the Battle.net site or read the FAQ. ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-10#291730 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:30:00 CET StarCraft Comic Contest Returns /en-us/community/contests/starcraftcomic/index.html We're pleased to announce the return of the monthly StarCraft "Vespene Laughs" Comic Contest on October 29! From glimpses at the hidden dangers of being a Dark Templar to run-downs of rejected StarCraft II units, we received a ton of funny and creative entries in our previous contest; now we're inviting you to make the galaxy laugh once more. To participate in each month's contest, simply submit your entries here by the 28th of the following month. The first-place winner each month will win keys to the upcoming StarCraft II beta. Check out the official rules for more information. ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-10#291800 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:00:00 CET BlizzCast #11: BlizzCon 2009 in Review /en-us/community/blizzcast/archive/episode11.html In our eleventh episode of BlizzCast, we have a roundtable discussion with members of the community team to recap the major happenings, announcements, and other highlights of this year's BlizzCon. Join our discussion as we relive some of our favorite moments from the show.

Listen to BlizzCast #11 now! ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-10#291800 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:00:00 CET New Fan Art /community/fanart/index.html The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with 3 new artwork from World of Warcraft.

]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-10#281200 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 24:00:00 CET New Diablo Fan Art /community/fanart/index.html

The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with one new artwork from Diablo.

]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-10#261500 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:00:00 CET New World of Warcraft Licensed Collectibles http://www.museumreplicas.com/worldofwarcraft.html Windlass Studios has just introduced a new line of licensed collectibles inspired by World of Warcraft.

The first products of this line are Horde and Alliance-themed tabards and banners, each custom dyed and embroidered with iconic symbols and heraldry from the game. A full-sized latex rubber replica of the runeblade Frostmourne is also coming soon, and other products are in development as well. Check out the new collectibles at the Windlass Studios website.

]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-10#232330 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:30:00 CEST Battle Report #4 http://www.starcraft2.com/features/battlereports/4.xml

We have just released the fourth installment of our StarCraft II Battle Reports, a series of videos created for the official website in order to give you a closer look at the fast-paced, intense, and exciting-to-watch multiplayer matches of StarCraft II. In this latest battle report, you'll see two of Blizzard Entertainment's best players go head-to-head as the protoss and terrans while our commentators, StarCraft II lead designer Dustin Browder and eSports team member Robert Simpson, dissect and analyze the on-screen action for you.

Check out Battle Report 4 now! ]]> blizzard@blizzard.com (Blizzard Entertainment) http://www.blizzard.com/news/?2009-10#211015 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:15:00 CEST New Fan Art /community/fanart/index.html The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with 3 new artwork from World of Warcraft.

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