Archive for January, 1970

Discover BlizzCast Episode 6!

January 1st, 1970 -- Posted in Blizzard News | No Comments » 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. or check out the to see all the featured artwork.

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Midnight Opening Photo Gallery

January 1st, 1970 -- Posted in Blizzard News | No Comments » November 13 marked the release of Wrath of the Lich King, the second expansion to World of Warcraft, and 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 for a little taste of what it was like. You can also check out . Both galleries feature pictures from around the world.

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Intel Extreme Masters Arena Tournament

January 1st, 1970 -- Posted in Blizzard News | No Comments » Some of the best World of Warcraft Arena teams from the Americas will clash this weekend, November 21-23, in the American Continental Finals of the Intel Extreme Masters world tournament. The tournament takes in Philadelphia during the VGXpo event, and $30,000 in prize money is on the line. For in-depth coverage or to watch a free, live broadcast of the matches, head over to the .

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New Wrath of the Lich King Keyboard and Gaming Surfaces

January 1st, 1970 -- Posted in Blizzard News | No Comments » Just in time for the journey to Northrend, SteelSeries is launching a new line of Wrath of the Lich King-themed peripherals: the new Zboard Limited Edition Gaming Keyboard, Qck Limited Edition Lich King Exclusive Gaming Surface, and 5C Limited Edition Frost Wyrm Exclusive Gaming Surface. All are made with high-quality materials and feature artwork from Wrath of the Lich King. Please visit for full details on each of their features and availability.

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New World of Warcraft TV Commercials

January 1st, 1970 -- Posted in Blizzard News | No Comments » Ozzy Osbourne's been the Prince of Darkness since 1979 -- too bad Arthas is poised to steal the throne. In a series of nationally televised ads, 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:

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Screenshot Gallery Update: Scourge Invasion

January 1st, 1970 -- Posted in Blizzard News | No Comments » We've created a new with 40 of the best player submissions. As always, if you'd like to contribute to our , please submit your screenshots. You can view all of our screenshot galleries .

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Wrath of the Lich King Soundtrack on iTunes

January 1st, 1970 -- Posted in Blizzard News | No Comments » The official World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Soundtrack is now available for purchase and download on the iTunes Store (). Available on the same day as the game's release, 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 99 cents each, or you can buy the entire album at once for $9.99. to check out the soundtrack on iTunes, or head to the 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

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Available Free Realm Transfers

January 1st, 1970 -- Posted in Blizzard News | No Comments » With the launch of Wrath of the Lich King, we’re seeing a very active and growing population for many realms. As we continue to see players actively participating in the new expansion, we’re keeping a watchful eye on any resulting queues from high realm populations, and will offer free realm transfers as necessary to help keep populations at an appropriate level. We've created a post in the forums that will contain all information on these transfers as we offer them -- for the most current information.

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WoW Guide Update: Public Transportation

January 1st, 1970 -- Posted in Blizzard News | No Comments » We've updated our with some of the new transportation options in Wrath of the Lich King. Check it out to see what's changed.

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In Memory of Ezra Chatterton (1996 - 2008)

January 1st, 1970 -- Posted in Blizzard News | No Comments » Early last week, we received word that had passed away. For those of you unfamiliar with this courageous young man, Ezra visited Blizzard Entertainment in 2007 through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, armed with the desire to design and implement his own quest in World of Warcraft. To this day, we remain inspired by the creativity, intelligence, and passion he displayed during his visit. We were extremely fortunate to have had a chance to get to know and work with Ezra, and our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. Strength and honor, Ezra.

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