Latest World of Warcraft News

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  Activision Reports 14% Drop In ‘World of Warcraft’ Subscribers

  An investors meeting highlights some of the growing issues Activision Blizzard is facing with ‘World of Warcraft’ – including a substantial drop in subscribers.

  by Curt Hutson | May 13, 201312 Comments

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  Top 10 Rainiest Video Games

  April showers bring may flowers, and a few memorable gaming experiences as well. Here’s our list of the top 10 rainiest video games ever.

  by Curt Hutson | Apr 15, 201311 Comments

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  Blizzard Announces ‘Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft’

  Blizzard Entertainment announces a small project with big aspirations, ‘Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft’; a free-to-play, cross-platform card game that promises the same level of epic gameplay as their bigger titles.

  by Curt Hutson | Mar 22, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ & ‘Far Cry 3′ Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Far Cry 3,’ and ‘Halo 4′ headline the nominees for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Awards. Check out the full list of nominations right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 14, 20134 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Adventures in Pandaria – Part 1

  ‘World of Warcraft’: Mists of Pandaria is here and, in this edition of ‘WoW Wisdom’, we discuss the new leveling system as well as the primal joy of exploration.

  by Mark Sherman | Oct 7, 20124 Comments

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  The Monthly Game Guide: September 2012 Edition

  Read The Monthly Game Guide to find out what’s coming out during September 2012! Let us know what you’ll be looking forward to, and what else you’ll be playing throughout the month!

  by Anthony Mole | Sep 4, 20128 Comments

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  ‘World of Warcraft’ Unlocking All Playable Races Including Pandaren

  Blizzard’s popular MMO ‘World of Warcraft’ is taking the next step towards becoming completely free-to-play by allowing users to play as any race, including Mists of Pandaria’s Pandaren, regardless of if they own any expansions.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 20, 20127 Comments

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  ‘World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria’ Cinematic Trailer Unleashed

  The cinematic opening to ‘World of Warcraft’s Mists of Pandaria expansion has been released for the public to feast their eyes upon.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 16, 201212 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: What is Bad is Good

  It may be contrary to popular opinion but gaming is good for you. In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ I explore the benefits of Azeroth and gaming.

  by Mark Sherman | Aug 12, 20121 Comment

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  ‘World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria’ Releases in September

  Blizzard has announced a release date for ‘Mists of Pandaria,’ the new expansion for ‘World of Warcraft,’ and has begun accepting pre-orders for three different versions.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jul 25, 20123 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Chicks Do Play WoW

  The numbers are in: more women are playing video games. In this edition of World of Warcraft Wisdom, I explore why so many in Azeroth still think that women don’t play World of Warcraft.

  by Mark Sherman | Jul 8, 20123 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: A Look Back

  In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ we take a look back at past installments in our cultural criticism series (through an Azeroth lens) and discuss why games are a strong reflection of society.

  by Mark Sherman | Jun 10, 20123 Comments

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  ‘World of Warcraft’ Pandaren Mounts & Armor Revealed

  In case any of you ‘World of Warcraft’ fans missed it, Blizzard has unveiled new details on armor, daily quest caps and the Dragon Turtle mount for ‘Mists of Pandaria.’

  by Andrew Dyce | May 27, 2012No Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Companions Found, Companions Lost

  In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ I bid farewell to a companion of over 33 years and reflect on the importance of friendship in ‘World of Warcraft’ and online gaming in general.

  by Mark Sherman | May 20, 20121 Comment

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  ‘World of Warcraft’ Subscriptions Holding Strong

  In Activision Blizzard’s quarterly earnings conference call, they have confirmed that ‘World of Warcraft’ has maintained virtually all of its subscribers from the end of 2011.

  by Jacob Siegal | May 11, 20122 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: The Importance of Story

  One element so important to games (and reality) is the story. In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ I look at the importance of story telling both in reality and in Azeroth.

  by Mark Sherman | May 6, 20121 Comment

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  ‘World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria’ Beta Preview, Part 2: Talent Trees & Enemies

  In the second part of our ‘World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria’ beta preview we look at some changes to the game’s mechanics as well as discuss the lack of a central antagonist in Blizzard’s upcoming expansion.

  by Mark Sherman | Apr 15, 20124 Comments

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  ‘World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria’ Beta Preview [UPDATED]

  We go hands-on with the ‘World of Warcraft’ expansion, ‘Mists of Pandaria.’ Read our preview for details on the opening zones of Pandaria as well as which new additions are enjoyable and which ones still need some work.

  by Mark Sherman | Apr 7, 20125 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: What Are You Listening To?

  Let’s face it, music just makes things better. In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ I present a playlist of ten songs which can help time in Azeroth go a bit more effectively – and noisily.

  by Mark Sherman | Apr 1, 20121 Comment

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  Rumor Patrol: Nintendo Wii U eShop Launch Lineup Leaked

  Blizzard’s ‘World of Warcraft’ headlines list of rumored Nintendo Wii U eShop launch titles. Check out the full leaked list to see if it’s believable.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 21, 201214 Comments

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  Blizzard: ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ Impacting ‘World of Warcraft’ Subscribers

  Blizzard admits that the drop in subscribers for ‘World of Warcraft’ has to be partially attributed to the rise of ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic.’

  by Matt Rowland | Mar 20, 20129 Comments

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  Panda-monium! ‘WoW: Mists Of Pandaria’ Updates & World Map

  Blizzard reveals what it takes to be a Pandaren Monk and prepares players to discover the secrets of Pandaria in a series of new updates to the ‘World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria’ homepage.

  by Curt Hutson | Mar 19, 20129 Comments

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  Analyst Predicts ‘Diablo 3′ Will Sell 5 Million Copies; Two More Blizzard Games in 2012?

  Cowen & Company analyst Doug Creutz predicts five million copies of ‘Diablo 3′ will be sold this year alone, and expects two more Blizzard titles to garner 2012 release dates.

  by Matt Rowland | Mar 17, 20127 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Community Building

  In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ I celebrate the birth of my god-son by looking at the types of community structures in Azeroth and the larger ‘real’ world.

  by Mark Sherman | Mar 11, 20126 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Be Good

  In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ we take a look at the state of civil (and not-so-civil) discourse – both in and out of Azeroth. In it, a simple plea: Be good to one another.

  by Mark Sherman | Feb 19, 20122 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: February 17th

  In the February 10th-17th wrap-up, we discuss a devs thoughts on next-gen consoles, ‘ShootMania Storm,’ Zynga’s financial losses, a mobile ‘Max Payne,’ Obsidian’s Kickstarter and much, much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Feb 17, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Minecraft’ Mods Offer New Ways To Explore Familiar Worlds

  Two talented mod makers have recreated locations from ‘World of Warcraft’ and ‘Red Dead Redemption’ in Mojang’s ‘Minecraft.’ Azeroth never looked so blocky!

  by Dave Rudd | Feb 14, 20124 Comments

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  Blizzard Taking Valve to Court Over ‘DOTA’ Name

  ‘Warcraft’ developer Blizzard has officially laid down the gauntlet on Valve for its use of the ‘DOTA’ name. What’s their case? And what could this mean for Valve’s ‘Dota 2?’

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 11, 201217 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Great Battles and Epic Rivalries

  Fanatics abound in reality. In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom’, we look at the difference between spectating and doing, and how PVP can make us better people in reality. Bonus: strategy tips for battle grounds.

  by Mark Sherman | Feb 5, 20121 Comment

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  Blizzard: No BlizzCon in 2012; Returning in 2013

  Despite its place as one of the largest fan-conventions in the country, Blizzard has cancelled BlizzCon 2012 so that they can focus on completing the studio’s numerous in-development projects.

  by Riley Little | Jan 25, 20121 Comment

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  Job Posting Suggests Product Placement Coming to Blizzard’s ‘Titan’

  A Blizzard job posting suggests that they developer is looking to incorporate product placement that enhances gameplay into their next MMO, codenamed ‘Titan’.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 23, 2012No Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Born on Third, Thought He Hit a Triple

  In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom’ we take a look at the downside of DPS as well as compare Azeroth’s ‘hunters’ to American politicians.

  by Mark Sherman | Jan 22, 20125 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: The Exponent Effect

  As Blizzard sets out to work on ‘Mists of Pandaria,’ I explore the role of increasing stats as it relates to player advancement in ‘World of Warcraft.’

  by Mark Sherman | Jan 8, 2012No Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Converging Conceptions

  As we venture in Azeroth, we sometimes bring both perceptions and conceptions or reality into the game. In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ we assert that, for a better gaming experience, we should leave these at the log in screen.

  by Mark Sherman | Dec 23, 20115 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: The Politics of Azeroth

  With the political season underway, ‘World of Warcraft: Wisdom’ explores the political views of the Azeroth factions. Are there distinct parallels between ‘World of Warcraft,’ and the ideas present in reality?

  by Mark Sherman | Dec 11, 20112 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Gen X, Star Wars, & MTV – The Birth of Azeroth

  In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ I look at the far distant roots of Azeroth as a game and a way for one generation to deal with the realities of the past – as well as the birth of the digital revolution.

  by Mark Sherman | Nov 27, 20111 Comment

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  Chuck Norris Is A Hunter In ‘World of Warcraft’

  Chuck Norris enters the ‘World of Warcraft’ as the newest celebrity to endorse the fan favorite MMORPG. Watch yourself.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 22, 20112 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Deflation and the Waning of Azeroth

  In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ I explore the role that deflating the economy in Azeroth may have played in the recent loss of WoW subscribers.

  by Mark Sherman | Nov 13, 20117 Comments

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  ‘World of Warcraft’ Starting To See The End Of Its Days

  Activation Blizzard reports that ‘World of Warcraft’ has seen a significant drop in subscribers, leaving some to question the future of the series.

  by Curt Hutson | Nov 9, 201117 Comments

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  The Game Rant Game Guide: November ’11 Edition

  With November just around the corner, we at Game Rant have detailed what games we’ll be playing the month. Let us know what you’ll be playing and find out what our most anticipated game of the month is!

  by Anthony Mole | Oct 31, 201112 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Hallow’s End

  Halloween is here – both in Azeroth and reality. In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ I discuss why so few participate in the season’s festivities in reality but are active in the virtual ‘World of Warcraft.’

  by Mark Sherman | Oct 30, 20111 Comment

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  Anti-Alliance BlizzCon Presentation Outrages Fans

  A BlizzCon presentation made during the convention close has stirred the ire of some fans who allege the developer is supporting anti-Alliance and homophobic sentiments.

  by Vivas Kaul | Oct 27, 201142 Comments

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  ‘Diablo III’ Collector’s Edition Announced and Detailed

  While a price and a release date remain somewhere in the nether, Blizzard has dropped the details on ‘Diablo III’s’ upcoming Collector’s Edition, and what an edition it is.

  by William Case | Oct 25, 20112 Comments

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  BlizzCon Costume Contest Winners Revealed

  A longstanding staple of BlizzCon, the cosplay costume contest awards $3,000 to its first place winner. Read on to see their intricate costume,

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 24, 20111 Comment

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  Blizzard To Introduce PvE Scenarios In World Of Warcraft: ‘Mists Of Pandaria’

  In their attempt to open up even more options for players while leveling up in ‘World Of Warcraft’, Blizzard is implementing PvE scenarios which expand on the existing group quests.

  by Ryan Blanchard | Oct 23, 20111 Comment

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  World Of Warcraft: ‘Mists Of Pandaria’ To Implement A Pet Battle System

  Following the announcement of the forthcoming World Of Warcraft expansion ‘Mists Of Pandaria’, Blizzard revealed some details regarding the new Pokemon-style pet battle system.

  by Ryan Blanchard | Oct 22, 20113 Comments

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  ‘World Of Warcraft’ Annual Pass Unveiled

  With so many new reasons to jump back into the ‘World Of Warcraft’, Blizzard has unveiled a promotion that hopes to get gamers back into Azeroth while also providing some added incentives.

  by Ryan Blanchard | Oct 22, 20117 Comments

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  World Of Warcraft: ‘Mists Of Pandaria’ Pandaren And Monk Details

  Following the announcement of the new World Of Warcraft expansion ‘Mists Of Pandaria’, Blizzard went into detail explaining the mechanics of the new Pandaren race and the Monk class. Read on to learn more!

  by Ryan Blanchard | Oct 21, 20116 Comments

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  World of Warcraft: ‘Mists of Pandaria’ Expansion Announced

  The next expansion for ‘World of Warcraft’ has officially been announced at this year’s Blizzcon. Read on to find out what awaits players in the ‘Mists of Pandaria.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Oct 21, 20113 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Community – Stand Up and Be Counted

  In reality, community is a rare thing to find; however, in Azeroth, the idea of community is abounding. In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ we explore the role community plays in our gaming.

  by Mark Sherman | Oct 16, 2011No Comments

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  SteelSeries Offers to Redecorate Your Room in the ‘Ultimate Dorm Challenge’

  The new school year is in full swing – and SteelSeries is looking to redecorate the worst dorm room in America with some awesome tech swag. Are you a contender?

  by William Case | Oct 10, 2011No Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: The Adventure Sought

  We have a desire for adventure – but what does it mean to adventure when pour culture is rooted in ‘the familiar’? In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ we explore how our travels in Azeroth provide an avenue for exploration.

  by Mark Sherman | Oct 9, 20114 Comments

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  SteelSeries Shift Keyboard Review

  In preparation for this fall’s PC gaming extravaganza, Game Rant takes the SteelSeries Shift gaming keyboard for a trial. Read on for our thoughts.

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 29, 2011No Comments

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  Blizzard May Unveil ‘Titan’ MMO Next Month

  With ‘Star Wars: The Old Republic’ getting a December release date and ‘Diablo III’ pushed to next year, does Blizzard need to announce ‘Titan’ at BlizzCon 2011?

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 28, 20113 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Round-Up: September 25th

  In the September 19-25 wrap-up, we talk World of Warcraft, Nintendo pricing, Batman’s face, PlayStation Home shooters, Star Wars: The Old Republic release and more!

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 26, 20118 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: The Power of Anonymity

  There are many critics of anonymity in cyber space. In this edition of ‘World of Warcraft Wisdom,’ I examine the power of anonymity in Azeroth and the benefits of a merit based structure.

  by Mark Sherman | Sep 25, 2011No Comments

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  DC Universe Online Going Free-To-Play

  Following the footsteps of LOTRO, Age of Conan, Champions Online and Star Trek Online, ‘DC Universe Online’ joins the free-to-play world. Find out the new subscription options and benefits players can receive.

  by Andrew Griggs | Sep 19, 20116 Comments

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  Weekly Video Game News Round-Up: September 18th

  In the September 12-18 weekly wrap-up, we cover Deus Ex: Human Revolution, future platforms for Valve to develop for, colored consoles, Angry Birds addiction, Windows 8, Game of Thrones and tons more!

  by Rob Keyes | Sep 19, 20112 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: Games vs. Television

  In this edition of World of Warcraft Wisdom, I explore the difference between playing ‘WoW’ and watching television. While both serve the same purpose – television pacifies the mind where as the game stimulates it.

  by Mark Sherman | Sep 18, 20112 Comments

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  World of Warcraft Wisdom: PvP and a Shift in Priorities

  Sometimes, the realities of life demand more of our time, and we have to make changes to our time in Azeroth – specifically, finding less time-consuming ways to get our ‘World of Warcraft’ fix.

  by Mark Sherman | Sep 11, 20114 Comments