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June 28th 2009
2009 Regional Finals: Day 3 – part 2
The 2009 Warcraft Regional Finals have come to an end! We shared exciting moments and thrilling matches with our visitors and viewers here at the venue in Cologne, Germany. Fast matches, breathtaking scenes and top performances shown by the participants of this tournament heated up the air in the halls of the KOMED venue during all three days.
The last day finished with the North American finals for both Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne and World of Warcraft. In the final rounds of Warcraft III, LongWalk defeated SonKiE a second and final time with 2:1, taking back home $5000.00 and a spot at the Grand Finals in Anaheim for his impressive performance during this event.
Set to fight it out in the Lower Bracket finals for World of Warcraft were TSG and EG. The match was played out relatively quickly as each team won every second round, making good use of all five potential rounds. In the fifth round, we found TSG playing very aggressively and cooldowns such as BladeStorm were used straight off the bat in order to put that extra little bit of pressure on EG. The tactic proved successful as they managed to drop Azael after a well-coordinated target-swap, securing their spot in the Grand Finals.
Waiting for TSG in the Grand Finals was SK Gaming US who considered themselves very well-prepared for TSG despite having never faced them in a tournament before. The rounds went by quickly as SK Gaming justified their high level of confidence by winning the match 3-1 in some very fast-paced rounds. Their use of Mass Dispel against Zilea's bubble won them the round as they proved to the world that they are currently the best American team in the world , receiving a reward of $15.000.00 for their title.
Finally we would like to thank all players, visitors, and spectators for their dedication and commitment. We hope that everybody had as much fun as we did on this great event here in Cologne. Make sure to check out our Regional Finals page here. Don’t miss the latest live coverage for this last tournament day on our forum thread for today. Additionally we have updated our gallery with more pictures showing impressions and emotions we were able to catch here for you.
2009 Regional Finals: Day 3 – part 1
The second day of the Regional Finals in Cologne, Germany is over with plenty of fast-paced and thrilling games and matches. During the first half of the day, the last four games of the EU Regional Finals took place and we were able to see the champions for both Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne – LucifroN -- as well as for World of Warcraft -- team x6tence from Spain -- who managed to come back from the lower brackets and take the title once again.
The second half of the day, the 2009 US Regional Finals started, bringing us a lot of exciting and fast-paced matches. For Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne SonKiE and LongWalk reached the semi-final of the upper bracket while ShrieK and CrunCher are fighting their way through the lower bracket. The upper bracket of World of Warcraft was dominated by the teams EG and the tournament veterans SK Gaming US while in the lower bracket the teams TSG and eMg managed to beat their opponents.
We also saw several contests down in the free gaming area and signing sessions with Tom Chilton. The venue was crowded with spectators cheering for their favorite players while following the breathtaking fights which took place live on stage.
Today, however, we will be watching the last set of US matches. Expectations are high as we are left with the above-mentioned players and teams to duke it out not only for the title of North American regional champions, but for a chance to visit BlizzCon and participate in the Grand Finals of 2009 in Anaheim, California.
Be sure to check out our Regional Finals page here. Don't miss the live coverage for this last tournament day on our forum thread for today and stay tuned for more exciting coverage and additional images in our Regional Finals gallery.
June 27th 2009
2009 Regional Finals: Day 2 – part 1
The second day of the 2009 Warcraft Regional Finals here in Cologne has already started and we already know the teams and players who won a safe place for the Grand Finals this year in Anaheim, California.
For WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne LucifroN, Nicker, and Grubby won their spots for the Grand Finals, while for World of Warcraft team Woah and x6tence, who just defeated eDawgs in the lower bracket semi-final, earned their tickets to BlizzCon in Anaheim where the Grand Finals will be held.
Today Grubby showed his strength in the EU Warcraft Regional Finals, defeating Nicker, a night elf player, quite quickly in the first game. After a fight between two huge armies in the second game as well, Grubby emerged victorious as well. Later on team x6tence, the winners of last year’s EU Regional Finals, crushed the eDawgs RMP team in three very fast and exiting matches in the lower bracket World of Warcraft Semi-Finals with 3:0, leaving eDawgs in the dust.
The Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne was staged between the two famous players LucifroN, winner of yesterday’s upper bracket, and Grubby, who got his chance for revenge after losing against LucifroN yesterday morning in the first Warcraft III game of the day. Grubby started strong and was able to beat LucifroN on the first map. LucifroN recovered quickly and showed his superior skills, defeating Grubby with 2:1 on the last two maps to become the winner of the Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne 2009 Regional Finals, taking home $5000.00 as a prize.
Spanish domination kept on going when team x6tence was able to defeat team Woah -- led by the famous Inflame -- in two breathtaking rounds, winning both times 3:2. A thrilling moment was the match where Woah lost their druid but still kept on going, finally resulting in the defeat of team x6tence in that round. After two rounds, x6tence won the World of Warcraft Regional Finals and received a $15,000 check from Tom Chilton.
Stay tuned and continue watching the beginning of the 2009 North American Regional Finals which will start in a few minutes with more exciting matches on our website for the Regional Finals and make sure to check out the live coverage on our forum thread.
June 26th 2009
2009 Regional Finals Day One - Part 2
The first day of the 2009 Regional Finals has seen plenty of action loaded matches for Warcraft III and World of Warcraft. European players Grubby and LucifroN and teams Woah and eDawgs have fought and won their first round matches in this amazing tournament here in Cologne, Germany.
One of the most energetic matches in WCIII’s first round was shown to us by Grubby, losing the first game against Happy (download the replay), struggling in the second, but recovering amazingly to eventually defeat Happy 2:1 thus keeping his title "King of the Orcs".
On the World of Warcraft Arena side, “Rest in many pieces” lost against eDawgs in an awesome second round battle featuring two RMP (Rogue Mage Priest) teams, a popular class composition for the European competitors. In the second game, both spectators and Blizzard staff watched breathlessly while the two surviving mages hunted each other with DaisyD from “Rest in many pieces” finally triumphing over his counterpart, Saori of eDawgs.
Players including Happy, SaSe, VortiX and Nicker as well as teams Rest in many pieces, SK Gaming EU, x6tence and aAa will continue battling each other in the Lower Bracket of this tournament, fighting for a chance to reach the finals.
We’ve updated our photo gallery for the Regional Finals with many awesome pictures. Check out our gallery to get an impression of the tournament location, visitors, shoutcasters and of course the players on stage. Be sure to continue following the exciting action in real-time from our Regional Finals live Internet stream. You can also check out the live coverage on our Forum thread for Day 1.
Stay tuned for further exciting coverage from the 2009 Regional Finals!
2009 Regional Finals Day One
Today, Friday June 26th, the 2009 Regional Finals for World of Warcraft Arena and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne will open its gates to both pro-gamers and visitors looking forward to the start of the competition. The expectations are high, and plenty of well-known players and teams have gathered in Cologne to fight for the European and North American Regional Finals title for 2009.
The first matches are slated to start at 14:00 CEST. Be sure to check out our Regional Finals site we’ve prepared for you with a detailed schedule and also our live updated brackets page for both World of Warcraft and Warcraft III.
Additionally we will provide you with live, up-to-date coverage on the Community Forums. Each day, we will be creating one forum thread and providing coverage, commentary, and perhaps a few responses to questions that come up during the event. See the Day One thread where we’re gathering some initial impressions from our pre-event coverage for your reading pleasure.
BlizzCon 2009 Live Stream Orders Open
This year, for the first time, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a live Internet stream of BlizzCon coverage from the comfort of your own home. The production consists of over 16 hours of video, including interviews and commentary, main stage presentations, and tournament coverage. It’s now available to order for $39.95 (29,95 €), and purchasers will also receive the BlizzCon 2009-exclusive in-game pet, Grunty the Murloc Marine (not available in all regions). Head over to the BlizzCon 2009 Live Stream website to get more information, to test video playback on your system, or to place an order.
June 25th 2009
2009 WarCraft Regional Finals Starts Friday
Starting this Friday, the 2009 Regional Finals featuring World of Warcraft Arena and Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, will take place in Cologne, Germany. The best players and teams from the US and the EU will compete to determine which of them will win a much sought-after spot at the Grand Finals at BlizzCon in Anaheim, California.
Watch the action in-person by joining us at the KOMED Meeting Centre in Cologne's MediaPark or follow the action from wherever you are through our official Regional Finals website. Additionally, we've prepared for you a brackets page with all participants, which will be updated throughout the event. The newly added tournament schedule available from the Information Page will help you follow the action and our Community team will keep you updated during the entire event from our Forums.
Stay tuned for more information about this exciting event and we hope to see you there!
June 24th 2009
2009 WarCraft Regional Finals: Interview with Kintt
Next in our series of Regional Finals interviews is our discussion with Kintt of Team Pandemic where we talk about tournament preparation, teams to watch and what makes their 3v3 team unique. Read the full interview!
FigurePets Now Available
As of today, FigurePrints is expanding their services to offer limited-edition pets to go along with their custom character statues, and manufactured using the same high-tech 3D printing process. To begin with, three pets are available: Clockwork Rocket Bot, Speedy the turtle, and Stinky the skunk. These pets are only available until July 31, after which they will not be produced again. You can purchase them individually for €27.95 or get the whole set for €68.85, and with any FigurePets order, you’ll also earn a 10% discount on a FigurePrints character statue.
For more information or to place an order, head over to www.figureprints.com.
June 22nd 2009
New StarCraft II Battle Report Available Now
We have just released the third 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 zerg and protoss 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 3 now!
June 17th 2009
Important Battle.net Mobile Authenticator News
If you use the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator and intend to update your iPhone or iPod touch to iPhone OS 3.0, we would like to highly recommend that you first back up your iPhone or iPod touch to your computer using iTunes prior to performing the update. By taking this important precaution, you will be able to quickly restore your previous install of the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator if you encounter any issues during the update process.
For more information, refer to the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator FAQ.
June 10th 2009
Signing Session at Warcraft Regional Finals
This year’s Warcraft regional finals are approaching fast, with the event set to take place on June 26th-28th in Cologne, Germany. Seeing the best players from Europe and North America battling it out on stage is definitely something you do not want to miss, and if you stop by, not only will you bear witness to the climactic finals, you’ll also be able to attend organised signings with World of Warcraft Game Director Tom "Kalgan" Chilton.
We look forward to seeing you there!
June 4th 2009
Opt-In To the StarCraft II Beta!
Now that you can merge your World of Warcraft accounts into your Battle.net Account, you can also join in the StarCraft II Beta Opt-In Program! To do so, log into Battle.net using your email address, click on the Beta Profile Settings and create a beta profile. Doing so will give you a chance to participate in the StarCraft II beta when it begins so get your name in now! Don’t forget to head over to the StarCraft II website for the latest news about the game, new units, wallpapers, Battle Reports and videos.
Global Creative Writing Winners
The first Blizzard Entertainment global creative writing contest has been judged and the winning entries chosen. After poring over nearly 17 million words, our judges have decided on one grand prize winner and seven runners-up. Take a moment to enjoy the ideas and creative stories of all the winning entries.
The grand prize winner will visit the company headquarters to meet and eat with the Blizzard Entertainment creative writing staff, and will receive a Frostmourne sword. The seven runners-up will be sent signed copies of the Diablo Archive, Warcraft Archive, StarCraft Archive, and Warcraft War of the Ancients Archive.
June 2nd 2009
Battle.net Mobile Authenticator Available In Europe!
We're happy to announce that the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator, an extension of the same concept behind our Blizzard Authenticator, is now available in Europe.
An authenticator generates a one-time password, which you use in addition to an account ID and password to log in to World of Warcraft and other Blizzard Entertainment services. The Battle.net Mobile Authenticator performs this function for the recently launched Battle.net accounts -- only instead of a physical token, the application exists on your mobile phone for easy access.
The Battle.net Mobile Authenticator is now available as a free download for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch from the Apple App Store. Versions for other mobile phones are also in the works for the future. Please visit the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator FAQ for more information, or head to the setup page to get started after you've downloaded the application.
Korean Warcraft III Regional Final
The 2009 Korean Warcraft III regional final series has begun. The event features the top eight players who advanced from the regional online and invitational ladders of the 2009 Warcraft III tournament, including the top two performers from last year’s regional. The tournament takes place in Seoul, Korea over several weeks, with online coverage starting at 18:00 KST (11:00 CEST) for each event day. Check out the timeline for the tournament below, along with the map pool, and don’t forget to keep track of these intense matches by following the bracket and checking out the broadcast on our hosting site. Good luck to all the players!
May 30th 2009
Second Batch of BlizzCon Tickets Sold Out
The second and final allotment of tickets for BlizzCon 2009 has now been sold out. We look forward to seeing all attendees in Anaheim, California! For those unable to attend in-person, online coverage of BlizzCon will also be offered via a DIRECTV Pay Per View event as an Internet video stream.
May 29th 2009
BlizzCon Tickets on Sale May 30 at 19:00 CEST
If you were unable to purchase BlizzCon tickets during the first round of ticket sales, we just wanted to remind you that our second batch of BlizzCon 2009 tickets will be going on sale Saturday, May 30. Ticket sales are again scheduled to begin on Saturday at 19:00 CEST, so be sure to visit the ticket sales page then for a chance to get yours.
BlizzCon 2009 will take place August 21 and 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and tickets cost $125 each. For those unable to attend the show, in-depth coverage of BlizzCon will also be available as a Pay Per View Internet stream. For more information about the convention and the Internet stream, check out the official BlizzCon site.
May 27nd 2009
Battle.net Account Features Live In Europe!
The Battle.net Account features are now completely live in Europe! Starting today, World of Warcraft players in Europe can merge their World of Warcraft accounts into their Battle.net Account, enabling them to log into the forums, the Armory, and the game with their Battle.net account! The Battle.net Account also allows quick and easy access to all World of Warcraft accounts merged with it as well as providing access to StarCraft, Warcraft, and Diablo accounts associated with it.
Additionally, by merging their World of Warcraft Account into their Battle.net account, European World of Warcraft players may now participate in the Beta Opt-in, giving them the chance to join in the StarCraft II Beta test if their account is selected!
Head over to Battle.net and create your account or merge your World of Warcraft account in now.
StarCraft II MEDIA UPDATE
We have added a new video showing unit death animations to the Developer's Corner.
May 22nd 2009
Bestiary Update: The Fallen Ones
The Diablo 3 Bestiary now features not one, not two, but five new creatures from the realm of Sanctuary: the Fallen Ones.
The fallen ones are a unique breed of true demonic origin, one of the few that I've been able to conclusively verify through sources other than the ancient Vizjerei tomes in my possession. (How I came by said tomes will, of necessity, remain my secret.)
Check out the Fallen Ones now! We've also expanded the media galleries with new artwork and several new screenshots.
Echoes of War: Standard Edition Re-release
Since its release, Echoes of War: The Music of Blizzard Entertainment has proven very popular, and the Eminence Symphony Orchestra has announced that a new re-issue of the 2-disc standard edition will be made available this spring. The album features 15 unique arrangements, with several pieces coming from the yet-to-be-released StarCraft II and Diablo III. Ninety minutes of music are featured in all, with bonus tracks arranged by special guests including the critically-acclaimed composer Kow Otani. The new standard edition package, showcasing a redesigned cover art piece, will be available in retail outlets on June 16 for $24.95, but players can pre-order it for $19.95 plus shipping. The Legendary Edition is also available for $49.95, and comes with a bonus documentary DVD, nine art cards, and a bonus 32-page booklet. Visit the official Echoes of War website to hear samples, learn more, and order your copy today.
May 18th 2009
2009 Warcraft Regional Finals Announced
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.
First Batch of BlizzCon Tickets Sold Out
The initial allotment of tickets for BlizzCon 2009 has now been sold out. If you weren’t able to get tickets this time, you’ll have a second chance on Saturday, May 30, as another batch will go on sale then. Coverage of the gaming festival will also be offered by DIRECTV as a Pay Per View event, available both via satellite and Internet stream.
BlizzCon Tickets on Sale Tomorrow
Just in case Saturday, May 16 isn’t circled on your calendar, here’s a quick reminder that BlizzCon tickets will be going on sale tomorrow. After our gnomish engineers in Southern California get to work and finish making the final preparations late Saturday morning, they’ll activate the ticket-purchase process and BlizzCon tickets will officially go on sale. If you are unable to purchase tickets tomorrow, a second batch of tickets will go on sale May 30. And for those unable to attend the show, in-depth coverage of BlizzCon will also be offered by DIRECTV as a Pay Per View event, available both via satellite and Internet stream.
BlizzCon 2009 will take place August 21 and 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and tickets cost $125 each. For further information about the convention, check out the official BlizzCon site, and keep an eye on the ticket sales page tomorrow for the chance to get yours.
May 13th 2009
BlizzCon 2009 Exclusive Pet
Want to do your part to protect Azeroth from interstellar invasion? Everyone who attends BlizzCon 2009 or purchases the
BlizzCon Pay Per View event via DIRECTV will be joined by a new World of Warcraft in-game companion, Grunty the murloc marine. This tiny terror is fully armored and comes equipped with a gauss rifle, which he’ll occasionally fire into the air to make sure no invisible spacecraft are swooping in to attack.
BlizzCon 2009 takes place on August 21-22 in the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, May 16, with a second allotment to be released on May 30. For further details, check out the recent press release.
Win A Trip To BlizzCon In Our Costume Contest!
Warm up your sewing machines and start selecting the best fabrics you can; the Blizzard Costume Contest is coming soon! The best costume-maker will receive a grand prize package filled with great loot from our partners Panini, SteelSeries, and Upper Deck as well as an a trip for two to BlizzCon 2009! Check out our contest information page for details.
This contest will launch on May 20 so get your costumes ready!
May 6th 2009
StarCraft II Beta Test Opt-in
The StarCraft II beta-test period is coming in the months ahead! If you’d like a chance to participate, now’s the time to let us know. Simply log in to your Battle.net account, and click “Beta Profile Settings” to go through the new beta opt-in process and upload a snapshot of your system specs. During this process, you’ll also have the opportunity to opt in to future betas for other Blizzard Entertainment games. Please note that even if you’ve opted in to our betas previously, you’ll need to complete this new process and upload your current system specs to have a chance to be invited.
For more information, see the FAQ -- or create a Battle.net account to opt in now. If you have an unused beta code from BlizzCon 2008 or WWI 2008, visit this site to enter your code.
BlizzCon Tickets On Sale May 16
Tickets to this year's BlizzCon gaming convention, being held on August 21 and 22 in Anaheim, California, will go on sale worldwide on Saturday, May 16 for $125 each, with a second block of tickets going on sale Saturday, May 30.
For those unable to attend, DIRECTV will once again be televising BlizzCon in high definition as a Pay Per View event, featuring coverage from the show floor, exclusive interviews, demos, and more. In addition, for the first time, players around the world will be able to watch the DIRECTV BlizzCon event as a Pay Per View Internet stream.
Check out the press release for further details, and head over to www.blizzard.com/blizzcon on May 16 or May 30 to buy your tickets. Please note that tickets should be purchased in US dollars either from the official BlizzCon US website or through the US Blizzard Store.
May 4th 2009
Global Creative Writing Update
The first Blizzard Entertainment global creative writing contest ended on April 12, but that’s not the end of these epic tales. After over fifteen-hundred entries and millions of carefully chosen words, it’s now in the hands of the judges.
One grand prize winner will be chosen to win a trip to Blizzard Entertainment’s headquarters in Southern California to meet and eat with the Blizzard Entertainment writing staff, and a Frostmourne sword. Seven runners-up will be chosen to receive prize packages consisting of signed copies of the Diablo Archive, Warcraft Archive, StarCraft Archive, and the Warcraft War of the Ancients Archive.
Look for an announcement with our chosen grand prize winner and runners-up on Friday, May 22.
Good luck to all of the entrants!
April 20th 2009
Arena Shoutcasting Contest Ends
The first-ever World of Warcraft Arena Shoutcasting Contest has officially ended -- we'd like to thank everyone who participated! We're now in the process of judging the entries to select the best and most exciting Arena commentary. The winner will receive a Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP-HC monitor and a code for the BlizzCon 2008 polar bear mount, and three runners-up will each receive a BlizzCon T-shirt along with the BlizzCon 2008 mount. We’ll be showcasing the winners soon, so stay tuned!
April 16th 2009
New StarCraft II Battle Report Available Now
We have just released the second 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 zerg 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 2 now!
Blizzard Theme Park Contest Winners!
We are happy to announce the winning entries of the Blizzard Theme Park Contest. Congratulations to V. Carré, our grandprize winner, and to J. Woods, R. Martin, and I. Sant-Anna, our second place winners. You can view the winning entries on our Theme Park Winners page.
April 15th 2009
Secrets of Ulduar: Content Patch 3.1 Now Live!
Secrets of Ulduar, the new World of Warcraft content update, is now live! The gates of the mysterious titan stronghold of Ulduar have swung open, granting players access to an all-new level-80 raid dungeon with normal (10-person) and heroic (25-person) versions and optional hard-mode encounters for those seeking an additional challenge. Secrets of Ulduar also includes the new Argent Tournament in Icecrown Citadel, the dual-talent-specialization feature, multiple user-interface upgrades, and some significant changes to class talents and abilities. Be sure to visit your class trainer, as all talent points have been reset.
Watch the Secrets of Ulduar trailer now, or read the patch notes.
2009 Arena Tournament Phase 4 Begins
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 21 at 9 p.m. CEST. 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!
April 8th 2009
Custom Apparel Free Shipping Promotion
If you’ve been thinking about getting some custom World of Warcraft apparel, now is the perfect time. SwagDog is currently offering free shipping for all US orders and for international orders of three items or more, while international orders of two items or less ship for only $9.99 worldwide. International shipping includes all taxes, duties, and fees. With the recent release of the custom guild hat, there’s never been a better time to stock up and save on all your guild gear.
This limited-time offer is only available through http://Warcraft.SwagDog.com and ends April 30; head over and take advantage of the offer today.
April 6th 2009
Warcraft III 2009 Invitational Ladder Begins
The Warcraft III 2009 invitational ladder has begun. We’ve invited the top players from each regional ladder to compete. Please refer to the FAQ and Rules pages for information and guidelines about this year’s competition. Good luck!
April 3rd 2009
Arena Shoutcasting Contest!
Our first World of Warcraft Arena Shoutcasting Contest will end in just two short weeks. So, if you want to join in for the chance to win a Dell Ultrasharp 2007WFP-HC monitor and a BlizzCon 2008 polar bear mount, there's still time left!
Take a look at our Arena Shoutcasting Contest page for details on how to enter and win. You can also check out the Terms and Conditions for entering.
April 2nd 2009
April Fools!
We hope you enjoyed our April Fools' Day events. If you missed them, check out this year's jokes:
The Blizzard Entertainment Joke Team will see you again next year. Just kidding - we're always around waiting to pounce.
April 1st 2009
New StarCraft II Unit: Introducing the Terra-tron!
We’ve just released a sneak peek at a new unit and last-stand base defense mechanism for the terrans: the Terra-tron.
A twelve-stories-tall symbol of the terrans' ruthless resourcefulness and ability to fortify their position, the Terra-tron base-defense system is the latest addition to the ever-expanding bag of terran tricks.
Check out the Terra-tron now!
Diablo III: Meet the Archivist!
Out of the darkened studies of Westmarch emerges the archivist, Diablo III's newest playable class. Proving once and for all that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword, the archivist fights not only to save Sanctuary’s future, but its past as well.
To find out more, visit the brand-new archivist information page to read the latest excerpt from the journal of Abd al-Hazir and see some of the archivist's powers in action.
We've also expanded the media galleries with one new piece of artwork and two new screenshots.
P1mp My Mount!
Tired of your mount looking like every other raptor, wolf, horse, kodo, or nightsaber out there? Want to spice it up with some armor plating, a few spikes or chains, or maybe even some flaming decals? Then you'll love this new, up-coming feature to World of Warcraft where you can get your mount epic-ized and accessorized! What are you waiting for? P1mp yo' mount now!
March 30th 2009
Brand-New Screenshots and Movie With BlizzCast #8
Continuing our behind-the-scenes look at Blizzard Entertainment games and developers, BlizzCast #8 features Q&A sessions about World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, and Diablo III and finishes with an in-depth Diablo III interview discussing the special effects that create the world of Sanctuary, as well as the latest changes to the game’s UI.
Our complete transcript includes exclusive new screenshots of Diablo III and StarCraft II, as well as a short example movie from Diablo III.
Listen to BlizzCast #8!
Pre-order Collector's Edition Arthas: Rise of the Lich King
Pre-order a numbered and signed copy of Arthas: Rise of the Lich King with a leather collectors gift set which includes a first edition hardcover copy of Arthas signed by Christie Golden, Numbered 1 out of 10,000, complete with certificate of authenticity and collectors Leather Gift Box.
Now Available: Custom Guild Hats!
Following the launch of custom World of Warcraft guild shirts, SwagDog is now also offering custom guild hats. With them, players can display their guild tabard emblem across the front and have the option to display their guild name, name of the character they play, and faction icon on the back. The ordering interface also now interfaces directly with the Armory, making it even easier to retrieve your guild tabard design. Visit Warcraft.Swagdog.com today to show your guild pride with a custom guild shirt or hat.
March 27th 2009
The StarCraft II website now in Russian
We are pleased to welcome you on the official StarCraft II website in Russian! Discover the forthcoming sequel to the legendary Blizzard best-seller, StarCraft. Get familiar with the new units and gameplay mechanics, read behind-the-scene interviews, learn the full story and understand the reasons behind the merciless war between three powerful races: Protoss, Terran and Zerg.
Feel free to explore our Movies and Downloads pages, to be regularly updated with Russian content. News and Q&A archives will be kept in English, while new materials will be published directly in Russian.
March 20th 2009
Introducing the New Battle.net Account
We’re pleased to introduce the Battle.net account -- a brand-new way for players to manage their Blizzard Entertainment games, make online Blizzard store purchases, and more using just one set of login information.
In the near future, World of Warcraft players will be able to merge a World of Warcraft account (or multiple accounts) with a Battle.net account, and begin logging in to the game, the Armory, and the forums using their new Battle.net account login information.
Some of the other benefits of the Battle.net account include:
- Fewer passwords to remember. One single login lets you access World of Warcraft (coming soon), the online Blizzard store, and more -- including upcoming games such as StarCraft II and Diablo III
- Opt in to upcoming Blizzard Entertainment beta tests. Put yourself in the running to be invited to test upcoming games
- Easy access to your classic games. Store your CD keys for classic Blizzard Entertainment titles, and then download the games whenever you wish
- And more to come... We’re planning to add more features in the future, including tools to help friends communicate between games and bring players closer together
At this time, signing up is completely optional -- but if you’re interested in taking advantage of the benefits of the Battle.net account today, check out the FAQ for more information, or create an account now.
March 16th 2009
Blizzard Global Writing Contest
If you enjoy the Blizzard Entertainment universes and have the drive to pen fantasy fiction in them, here’s your chance to shine. Whether you conjure stories in your free time or write for a living, you’re encouraged to enter and have the chance to win a free trip to Blizzard Entertainment headquarters in Southern California. This contest is open to entrants from around the world, though all submissions must be in English. For more information, head to the contest page or read the official rules.
March 11th 2009
2009 Arena Tournament Phase 2 Has Begun
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, 25 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!
FigurePrints Launched in Europe
FigurePrints’s popular custom 3D figures of World of Warcraft® characters are now available for the first time to players throughout Europe. By visiting www.figureprints.com, players can design statues of the characters they play, posed the way they like, with all their favorite armor and weapons. The custom statues are manufactured using a high-tech 3D color printing technology and then hand-finished to produce one-of-a-kind works of art. For most of the last year, World of Warcraft players in North America have had to enter a lottery to win the chance to order one of these sought after works of art, but due to increased production capacity, FigurePrints is now able to offer instant ordering to all World of Warcraft players in Europe and North America. To learn more about FigurePrints or to place an order, please visit www.figureprints.com.
March 10th 2009
Warcraft III 2009 Tournament Begins
The Warcraft III 2009 Tournament is now live. We've reset the Battle.net open Warcraft III ladder to even the playing field, and the top 100 players from each region will have the chance to join the fray on the invitational ladder. For more information about the 2009 Tournament please see our FAQ. Good luck!
IEM Global Finals Concluded
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 to become Global Champion with $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 3:2 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). While H O N receives $30,000 prize money the 2nd placed team takes home $15,000. The French team aAa nawaK placed 3rd and won $9,000 in prize money. Congratulations to all teams.
March 6th 2009
Warcraft III 2009 Tournament Preview
We're pleased to announce the Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne 2009 Tournament, the seventh edition of the Battle.net Warcraft III ladder tournaments. The upcoming tournament will use a similar format to the previous tournaments, using the three invitational ladders hosted on the Kalimdor, Northrend, and Azeroth realms. Once again, these ladders will initially be populated on an invitation-only basis and feature the world's most established and successful Warcraft III players. Each will function as a standard Battle.net solo ladder, with their own web interface displaying rankings, and their own map pools. Additionally, top performers from each invitational ladder will have a chance to win a StarCraft II beta key. For more information and details on the tournament please check out the FAQ.
Continental Final Results
The Intel Extreme Masters World of Warcraft 3v3 Arena Tournament Continental Finals have come to an end. In the grand finals the Bulgarian team from iNNERFiRE won over Nihilum Plasma with a score 3:2. While iNNERFiRE takes home $15,000 Nihilum Plasma still gets $6,000. Check out the full results at the events page.
You can view the Tournament Tree here. If you missed the action you can use the Video on Demand service located here.
The Global Finals of the Intel Extreme Masters World of Warcraft 3v3 Arena Tournament will commence on Saturday morning. Seven European teams are qualified and you can take a look at the groups here.
World of Warcraft Mouse: Feel the Difference
With 15 programmable buttons, 130 preset game commands and customizable in-game macros, the World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse from SteelSeries is the latest in gaming mouse technology. This mouse is built with an ergonomic design and also features a lighting option capable of 16 million colors. For additional game control, SteelSeries also offers the Zboard keyset, a keyboard add-on designed specifically for customizable one-touch macros. For full details, please visit www.steelseries.com; the mouse is now available at the Blizzard Online Store, and also in major gaming and electronics stores everywhere.
February 27th 2009
Blizzard at CeBit in Hanover
In the upcoming week, Season 3 of the Intel Extreme Masters (Electronic Sports League) is climaxing at CeBit in Hanover, Germany. From March 3rd to 8th, the Continental Finals Europe followed by the Global Finals of the Extreme Masters, will take place to determine the winner of the 3v3 Arena Tournament.
During the competition, the Electronic Sports League will provide a free non-stop video stream, allowing everyone worldwide to watch all of the matches live with commentary in English. For more details, including team profiles, rules, and the video stream, see the official coverage page.
In addition to this tournament, you will also be able to play World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King in the Free Gaming Area.
Bestiary Update: The Unburied
The Diablo 3 Bestiary now features a new creature from the realm of Sanctuary: the unburied.
Something is dreadfully wrong. Fear is in the air; I can feel it. I was but days out of Tristram when I saw a screaming ball of flame rip across the sky. Surely enough, soon after witnessing this harbinger of doom, I stumbled upon a badly mangled traveler. He was barely able to spit out the tale of the cursed monstrosity responsible for his broken body as his life drifted away. He called his killer "the unburied".
Check out the unburied entry now!
We've also expanded the media galleries with three new pieces of artwork and nine new screenshots.
February 25th 2009
Blizzard Park Theme Art Contest!
What would you do if you could design the Blizzard Entertainment theme park of your dreams? Here's your chance to show us! Blizzard Entertainment is challenging you to design a theme park, complete with rides and attractions based on the universes of Starcraft, Warcraft, and Diablo. Submissions will be judged on design creativity, artistry, and imaginative use of the lore and spirit of Blizzard games.
Winning entries will receive prizes including StarCraft II beta keys, a chance to have their entry displayed at BlizzCon 2009, and more.
The contest closes on March 30, 2009 so don’t delay! Learn more about the fabulous prizes and the contest details at the official contest page or read the official rules.
February 17th 2009
Registration for the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament Is Now Open!
We’re pleased to announce that the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament Registration is now open!
Remember, this year all participants in the tournament have a chance to earn the exclusive Armored Murloc in-game pet as well as the exclusive “Vanquisher” title, so get your team together and be ready for fierce competition.
For more information on the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament, take a look at our FAQ and remember to check back on the News Section for updates
Sign up now!
BlizzCon 2009 Announced!
Blizzard Entertainment today announced plans for its fourth BlizzCon gaming convention, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22. BlizzCon is a celebration of the global player communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo universes. To learn more, please read our press release.
February 13th 2009
StarCraft II Valentine Wallpapers!
We have just added three new wallpapers to our StarCraft II Wallpapers Gallery. With a Valentine’s Day theme, choose between Protoss, Terran or Zerg wallpapers, or just get them all!
February 10th 2009
2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament Announced
We’re pleased to announce that the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament is nearly here. Starting next week (February 17, 2009), players will be able to sign up to compete in this year’s exciting competition. The tournament will feature an online qualifier played on our special tournament realms. Top teams will proceed to their respective regional finals and compete for a chance to reach the global world championship – with 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.
If you would like to demonstrate your arena prowess, or simply want a chance to earn the exclusive loot, please check back next week for more details – including eligible countries – and register!
January 28th 2009
Discover BlizzCast Episode 7!
In the seventh BlizzCast, we take time to wrap up the second World of Warcraft expansion with Production Director J. Allen Brack and Lead Game Designer Jeffrey Kaplan. Also in this episode, Crygil sits down with Senior Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen to discuss the lore of Wrath of the Lich King.
Listen to the show now or check out the transcript!
January 16th 2009
Show Those Demons You Fear Nothing!
Straight from the fiery pit come the all new Diablo III T-shirts! Delivered straight from Sanctuary, these shirts will provide (some minimal) protection against the heat and the cold as you journey through the realm, defeating the denizens of darkness. Get yours while you can!
January 7th 2009
Vote for Your Favorite StarCraft II Dark Templar
The protoss dark templar has always been one of the StarCraft community's favorite units -- now, the community has a chance to participate directly in the dark templar design process for StarCraft II! Over the course of the next month, players will vote to decide which dark templar tribe will be represented in StarCraft II multiplayer matches. Click here to see the options or head to the forums to cast a vote for your favorite.
We have also added one new piece of artwork and four new screenshots.
December 29th 2008
Blizzard Store Delivering
Blizzard Store is still open for ordering. However, the deliveries will be on hold from December 30th to January 5th. We wish you happy holidays!
December 24th 2008
Blizzard.com available in Russian
We are pleased to announce that Blizzard Entertainment’s corporate website is now available in Russian. You will find at http://eu.blizzard.com/ru our latest news, official press releases, employment opportunities, contact information, reviews, company profile and much more. Welcome!
December 23rd 2008
New World of Warcraft Milestones
Since the launch of Wrath of the Lich King last month, millions of players around the world have stormed the shores of Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord. In fact, more than 4 million copies of the new expansion were sold in the first month of release -- a new record for PC-game sales.
To go along with that record, World of Warcraft’s global community has now grown to more than 11.5 million subscribers. Read more about these latest achievements in the official press release, and from all of us at Blizzard Entertainment, happy holidays, thank you for taking World of Warcraft to new heights, and enjoy your time in Northrend!
December 22nd 2008
Blizzard Store on holidays from the 24/12 to the 04/01 inclusive
Last days to think about your Christmas presents! Blizzard Store goes on holidays from December 24th, 2008 to January 4th, 2009.
You have until December 23th, inclusive, to purchase Blizzard-themed gifts and gadgets: from t-shirts, caps and books through to action figures and board games. You can buy boxed copies of World of Warcraft, The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King. Digital downloads are available for Diablo II, StarCraft, and Warcraft III along with their expansion sets. Linking these to your Blizzard Account means that you can download them anywhere, with the CD keys conveniently attached to your Blizzard Account.
The Blizzard Store also stocks the Blizzard Authenticator, a supplemental authentication method for your World of Warcraft account, providing you with even more security to keep your characters and items safe.
As usual, all your buyings will be delivered straight to your door. Enjoy your Blizzard shopping and see you back on January 5th!
December 19th 2008
Introducing StarCraft II Battle Reports
In order to give you a closer look at the fast-paced, intense, and exciting-to-watch multiplayer matches of StarCraft II, we’re creating a series of videos for the official website. In the first of our StarCraft II Battle Reports, 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 1 now!
December 17th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King FREE 10-Day Trial Available Now!
Prepare yourself to face one of the darkest villains in the Warcraft universe – the Lich King Arthas! Sign up now to play a trial version of the latest expansion to World of Warcraft – Wrath of the Lich King – for 10 days free. If you've upgraded to The Burning Crusade and have yet to experience the new content Wrath of the Lich King has to offer, head over to the free-trial page now and try it today.
During your 10-day free trial, you'll explore the frozen wastes of Northrend, wield the necromantic powers of the new death knight Hero class, take control of massive siege vehicles in the new open-world PvP zone of Wintergrasp, and much more*.
In order to install and play the Wrath of the Lich King Trial, full versions of World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade must be installed on your computer, and you must have upgraded to The Burning Crusade. More information on the 10-day free trial is available in our FAQ. Your journey awaits!
*Northrend is recommended for characters level 68 and higher. Death knights can only be created by players who already have a character at level 55 or higher.
December 9th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King Reviews
Wrath of the Lich King has been on shelves for close to a month now, and the reviews from most major gaming media outlets are in. Check them out to see what people are saying about the newest addition to World of Warcraft:
December 8th 2008
Gifts and Gadgets at the Blizzard Store
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to shop for exclusive gifts at our Blizzard Store. The home for Blizzard-themed merchandise of all kinds, from t-shirts, caps and novels through to action figures and board games. The Blizzard Store also stocks the Blizzard Authenticator, providing even more security to keep your characters and items safe.
Digital downloads are available for Diablo II, StarCraft, and Warcraft III along with their expansion sets and linking these to your Blizzard Account means that you can download them anywhere, with the CD keys conveniently attached to your Blizzard Account. You can also buy boxed copies of World of Warcraft, The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King and – as with the many other collectibles, books and games you can buy- they’ll be delivered straight to your door!
November 20th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King Sets New Day One Sales Record!
Blizzard Entertainment today announced that World of Warcraft’s second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, has sold more than 2.8 million copies in its first 24 hours of availability, making it the fastest-selling PC game of all time. This eclipses the previous record of nearly 2.4 million copies sold in 24 hours, set in January 2007 by Blizzard’s first World of Warcraft expansion, The Burning Crusade. To learn more, click here.
New World of Warcraft TV Commercials
Ozzy Osbourne's been the Prince of Darkness since 1979 -- too bad Arthas is poised to steal the throne. In a series of ads televised across North America (some of which are soon to arrive in Europe), Ozzy and Steve van Zandt want to know: 'What's your #!@? Game?' Check the spots out here before they hit the airwaves and be sure to press the "Watch in High Quality" option (bottom right of the picture) for the best results:
Ozzy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT8maUTzE48
Steve Van Zandt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXeyYdGoLCU
Stay tuned here as we will be revealing more ads specially made for Europe in the coming days!
Have A Cup Of Warmth In The Frozen North!
Chilled from your adventures through the ice and snow of Northrend? Looking for the perfect way to keep yourself warm as you rush to stop the Lich King’s mad designs? Then you’ll be happy to hear about our new World of Warcraft-themed Epic Collection oversized mugs from 3 Point Entertainment! With these in your inventory, you’ll never feel cold again. Fill them up with your favorite beverage and carry them with you as you make your way to Icecrown and the final confrontation!
Click here to learn more!
November 19th 2008
Discover BlizzCast Episode 6!
In the sixth epic episode of BlizzCast, we spend a day with a developer and find out what life is like for World of Warcraft Lead Tools Programmer Monte Krol. Next, we take a look at StarCraft II unit design from concept to creation with Senior Art Director Samwise Didier and Lead Game Designer Dustin Browder. In our third segment, Bashiok spends some time with Anthony Rivero, senior artist for Diablo III, and discusses “bridging the gap” in the series’ character design. Bornakk wraps the episode up by answering some questions from the community.
Listen to the show now or check out the transcript to see all the featured artwork.
November 18th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King Soundtrack on iTunes
The Blizzard iTunes page has been updated to include the official World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Soundtrack. The iTunes edition of the soundtrack contains a total of 21 tracks, including three exclusives -- "Path of the Lifewarden," "Shadow Web Caverns," and "Obsidian Sanctum" -- different from the three exclusive tracks found on the Collector's Edition soundtrack CD. Individual tracks are available on iTunes for 0,99 € each, or you can buy the entire album at once for 9,99 €.
Click here to check out the soundtrack on iTunes, or head to the Blizzard iTunes page for more information -- and while you're there, check out the other Blizzard musical offerings, including soundtracks to Diablo II, StarCraft, and World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.
November 17th 2008
Lich King Invades Blizzard Store!
We are happy to announce that we have begun offering the latest expansion to World of Warcraft, Wrath of the Lich King, in our Blizzard Online Store! If you've been waiting for the chance to have Northrend shipped directly to your home, now's your chance to achieve your goal.
Also, while you wait for the expansion to arrive at your door, you can check out the new features which await you in Wrath of the Lich King!
Midnight Opening Photo Gallery
November 13 marked the release of Wrath of the Lich King, the second expansion of World of Warcraft, and, in true Blizzard style, it was a night to remember. Players gathered at various locations around the world to enjoy the special midnight openings held for the release, and, thanks to them, it was a wonderful success!
If you weren’t able to make it to the midnight openings, check out our photo gallery to have a little taste of what it was like!
November 13th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King Is Here!
For years, the heroes of the Alliance and Horde have fought against the evils in Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms, against the demons of the Burning Legion in Outland, and against each other -- all the while unaware that a threat more dangerous than any they had yet encountered was preparing to make its move in the icy continent of Northrend. Now the Lich King, Arthas Menethil, has emerged from Icecrown Citadel to claim the world as his own. Heroes of the Alliance and Horde gather in Northrend to make a stand against the malevolent being that dares to declare himself Azeroth’s one true king... and seeks to scour all life from the world.
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is now live and available at a store near you. Featuring a massive new continent, the brand-new death knight Hero class, unique dungeons, an open-world PvP zone with siege vehicles and destructible buildings, and hundreds of brand-new quests, Wrath of the Lich King provides a huge variety of content for solo and group players. The expansion is available in both a standard and Collector's Edition; find out more about the latter in our Wrath of the Lich King Collector's Edition Preview. To learn more about what awaits you in Northrend, visit our Wrath of the Lich King Features Page and check out the primer to get you started.
During installation of the expansion, you'll be able to upgrade the World of Warcraft account you play to allow access to Wrath of the Lich King. You can click here to upgrade as well.
October 30th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King Midnight Openings
All of Azeroth will feel the Wrath of the Lich King in just a couple of weeks, when the second World of Warcraft expansion officially launches. If you want to be among the first to get your hands on the game, thousands of retailers around the world are hosting special midnight store openings to celebrate the release, and will start selling the game at 12:00 a.m. (local time) on November 13. In addition, Blizzard Entertainment developers and executives will be on hand to sign copies and meet players at several locations throughout Europe: Paris, London, Stockholm, Berlin, Madrid and Rotterdam. A full list of stores will be available in the coming days, so check back for updates regularly.
October 29th 2008
WoW Minis Available in Europe in November!
The highly anticipated World of Warcraft Miniatures Game will be available in Europe beginning on November 11. Check with your local World of Warcraft Trading Card Game retailer for more information about when they will be available in your area. For those interested in learning more, head over to WoWMinis.com. You can sign up to receive updates, including sneak preview pictures of the minis, details about gameplay, and downloadable demos.
October 28th 2008
World of Warcraft Reaches 11 Million Players
The community of World of Warcraft players around the world continues to grow, recently hitting a new high of 11 million subscribers. We just wanted to take a moment to share the news and say thank you to all the current, new, and returning players around the world whose enthusiasm and support have made this milestone possible.
October 28th 2008
New Ringtones and Wallpapers Available
We’ve recently added 10 new Blizzard Entertainment-themed mobile-phone downloads to the Mobile Ringtones and Wallpapers store, including a variety of new unit sounds from StarCraft; new wallpapers of the terran, protoss, and zerg from StarCraft II; and a chilling portrait of the Lich King Arthas Menethil from the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion. You can purchase these and more than 50 other Diablo, StarCraft, and Warcraft wallpapers and ringtones here.
October 15th 2008
World of Warcraft Update: “Echoes of Doom” Has Arrived!
The Echoes of Doom content patch has arrived in Azeroth, howling down from the far north, bringing with it the new Inscription profession, barbershops, two new arenas, a new achievements system, a new player calendar, and much, much more! Check out our Echoes of Doom page or the patchnotes for more information!
Also, our dedicated technical support team is on hand to help with any difficulties encountered with patching. Check out their FAQ on patching if you need help!
October 13th 2008
BlizzCon 2008 Comes to a Close
BlizzCon has come to a close! We'd like to thank everyone who helped make BlizzCon 2008 such a success! And, while the convention may be over, there's still more to come at the official BlizzCon site!
October 10th 2008
Diablo III Update: Meet the Wizard
At the Diablo III Class Design panel, game director Jay Wilson went into more detail about the game’s third playable class, the wizard. A wielder of the elements and a master manipulator of time, the wizard combats the hordes of the Burning Hells by hurling environment-shattering lightning bolts, channeling explosive arcane energies, and creating pockets of space outside the normal flow of time.
To find out more, check out the video introduction or visit the brand-new wizard information page to read the latest excerpt from the journal of Abd al-Hazir and see some of the wizard’s powers in action.
BlizzCon 2008 Begins
BlizzCon is officially underway! Gamers from around the world have come to Anaheim to join us for this two-day celebration of Blizzard Entertainment games and the passionate communities of players surrounding them. We'll be updating BlizzCon.com regularly throughout the show with news and photos from the floor, as well as from the various contests, developer panels, and other events we've planned. We'll also be broadcasting streaming video of the 2008 StarCraft Invitational and other tournaments -- so be sure to check back often over the next couple of days.
New Battle.net Forums
We’ve just brought our brand-new Battle.net forums online. The new forums bring a host of new features and stability, as well as helpful tools for us to better moderate and organise posts. They’re available right now -- to access them, visit: http://forums.battle.net.
The forum login requirements remain the same. In order to post you will need an account created by a Battle.net supported game and a CD-key.
If you’re still looking for some posts or information from the old forums, we’ve left them up at the original address (http://www.battle.net/forums.shtml). The old forums aren’t open for posting, but if you’d like to copy a thread or back up some information, they’ll remain available until Tuesday, October 7.
The benefits of implementing these new forums are numerous, and we hope you’re as excited as we are to see this step toward the continued growth and support of our Battle.net community.
October 8th 2008
BlizzCon Introducing the Oswald Statue
Blizzard Entertainment is pleased to present the brand new Oswald statue, to be presented to the best-in-category machinima submissions at BlizzCon 2008. The winners will be showered in prestige, and will write the first chapter in the history of our annual Oswald award.
Oswald recipients will be selected based on three categories for outstanding machinima production:
- Action/Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama/Romance
We look forward to awarding the talents of our finest machinima contestants this week at BlizzCon 2008!
October 2nd 2008
Bestiary Update: Scavenger
The Diablo 3 Bestiary now features a new creature from the realm of Sanctuary: the ferocious scavenger.
I had indeed seen scavengers: small, burrowing creatures that feed upon carrion. Unlike most animals of this type, however, they are extremely aggressive and will not hesitate to attack those unfortunate enough to encounter them. Scavengers have powerful legs which they use for swift springing attacks, striking at vulnerable faces and throats.
Check out the scavenger entry now!
We've also expanded the media galleries with four new pieces of artwork and seven new screenshots.
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