On the Future of the World of Warcraft

IGN interviewed Blizzard co-founder and CEO Mike Morhaime about the future of WoW and the various other Blizzard franchises that we’re so fond of. Here are a few selected comments: On creating new content and keeping the game accessible to new players, or returning players: “… I think maybe an unintended consequence of adding all of this … Read more

World of Warcraft Patch 5.4 Summary

This is a video released by the World of Warcraft that covers the main features of patch 5.4: The Timeless Isle, Siege of Orgrimmar, the Proving Grounds, and more.  Check out Blizzard’s page for the patch notes which detail most of the changes. (I’m sure there are a few undocumented changes, though they’re probably small.) Enjoy: … Read more

New Guild Finder Tool in 4.1

n patch 4.1 we’ll be introducing the Guild Finder, a new system designed to enable easier and faster guild recruitment. Guild leaders and players who are looking for a guild

They Go Up and They Go Down and They Go…

Rumor has it (Ok, it’s only a rumor with me) that the quakes you’ve been seeing in-game are the result of Mage crits with their spells. Another mountain being destroyed or crater being created. Probably the main reason for the upcoming Cataclysm is the damage the spell casters are causing. You thought your warrior was … Read more

Over 12 Million!

Really it’s only abut 2 mill, because everyone has 6 accounts, right? 😉 Bliz announced yesterday that WoW has over 12 million subs. Regardless of how snarky one wants to get with the numbers of real players that’s what… 5x the #2 game? Blizzard Entertainment said Thursday that the number of players now subscribed to … Read more