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WoW Comic Contest: Honorable Mentions

Here is the next honorable mention from the submitted by .

Remember, the contest will go on all year long. Each month’s winner will receive three volumes of Blizzard Entertainment manga, and will be considered by for contributions to upcoming volumes of both Warcraft: Legends and StarCraft: Frontline.

Have a comic to submit? It’s not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the , and today!

Plush Wind Rider Cub and Gryphon Pets Coming Soon

The Pet Store is about to go plush! Introducing the Wind Rider Cub and Gryphon Hatchling, the first in a new line of cuddly, crafty critters scheduled to arrive exclusively in the online Blizzard Store in the weeks ahead. Each plush companion will come with a code for a matching in-game, non-combat, account-bound pet to fly by your side in Azeroth. Both Horde and Alliance players will be able to adopt either pet once they hatch in the
. Keep your eyes on the sky — and the official World of Warcraft website — for more information.

Warcraft Anniversary: New Battlecry Mosaic Tiles Revealed

The part of the are now unveiled along with new unlockable content! Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the to view the mosaic in progress, and !

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Battle.net Mobile Authenticator for Android Mobile Devices

We’re pleased to announce that the , an application for mobile phones that provides an extra layer of account security, is now available as a free download for Android mobile devices on Android Market. The Battle.net Mobile Authenticator provides a one-time password that you use in addition to your regular account name and password to log in to a Battle.net account and any associated World of Warcraft accounts.

Versions for other mobile devices are also available for download , or you can purchase a physical Battle.net Authenticator from the online . Visit the for more information, or head to the to get started after you’ve downloaded the application. For additional account security advice, visit our recently released
.

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 and register!