World of Warcraft News Archive

  • Patch 5.3 will be live on Tuesday, May 21 if no incidents cause delays. It’s the official release date, and the third major content patch of Mists of Pandaria since the expansion hit stores in September 25, 2012. That’s three major content patches in a span of 8 months. The World of Warcraft team has successfully delivered this content faster than any previous expansion, and shows the dedication and efficiency expected in future patches and...

    Preparing for Patch 5.3 – Escalation

    Patch 5.3 will be live on Tuesday, May 21 if no incidents cause delays. It’s the official release date, and the third major content patch of Mists of Pandaria since the expansion hit stores in September 25, 2012. That’s three major content patches in a span of 8 months. The World of Warcraft team has successfully delivered this content faster than any previous expansion, and shows the dedication and efficiency expected in future patches and...

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  • JINX has several Warcraft, Diablo and StarCraft T-shirts at $9.99 and $14.99 Note: Some of the prices are bound to be for male-only or female-only (in some cases). Make sure to check the pricing before ordering. The newest T-shirts, hoodies and hats at regular prices +can be found here: World of Warcraft StarCraft II Diablo III

    May 2013 – JINX Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo III T-shirts $9.99 and $14.99

    JINX has several Warcraft, Diablo and StarCraft T-shirts at $9.99 and $14.99 Note: Some of the prices are bound to be for male-only or female-only (in some cases). Make sure to check the pricing before ordering. The newest T-shirts, hoodies and hats at regular prices +can be found here: World of Warcraft StarCraft II Diablo III

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  • DC Comics is offering a free downloadable previews of three popular World of Warcraft graphic novels for iTunes and Kindle users. Download for Kindle | Download from iTunes The Kindle version can be viewed by: Kindle Cloud Reader (PC|Mac: Firefox, IE) Kindle Keyboard Kindle for iPad Kindle for Android Kindle Kindle Touch Kindle Paperwhite Kindle Fire Kindle Fire HD Order the hardcover or digital version for: World of Warcraft: Pearl of Pandaria World of Warcraft:...

    Free World of Warcraft Graphic Novel Previews on iTunes and Kindle

    DC Comics is offering a free downloadable previews of three popular World of Warcraft graphic novels for iTunes and Kindle users. Download for Kindle | Download from iTunes The Kindle version can be viewed by: Kindle Cloud Reader (PC|Mac: Firefox, IE) Kindle Keyboard Kindle for iPad Kindle for Android Kindle Kindle Touch Kindle Paperwhite Kindle Fire Kindle Fire HD Order the hardcover or digital version for: World of Warcraft: Pearl of Pandaria World of Warcraft:...

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  • A new batch of Arthas Polystone Statues will be shipped out to customers at the end of May. Make sure to order yours soon. Only 3000 has been created in this limited edition. Check out all the images and an interactive Quicktime VR 360 image here. Returning to the World of Warcraft, Sideshow Collectibles is proud to announce the Arthas Statue. Crafted in high quality polystone, every facet of the dreaded Lich King is captured...

    New Batch of Sideshow Arthas Polystone Statue Shipping Late May 2013

    A new batch of Arthas Polystone Statues will be shipped out to customers at the end of May. Make sure to order yours soon. Only 3000 has been created in this limited edition. Check out all the images and an interactive Quicktime VR 360 image here. Returning to the World of Warcraft, Sideshow Collectibles is proud to announce the Arthas Statue. Crafted in high quality polystone, every facet of the dreaded Lich King is captured...

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  • Several websites recently interviewed World of Warcraft developers to discuss the new content in the upcoming Patch 5.3: Escalation. Blizzard Insider # 48 – Tom Chilton Convert to Raid – Ion Hazzikostas GameDiplomat (Friday, May 17) WoW JuJu (Friday, May 17) Azeroth Roundtable (Friday, May 17)

    World of Warcraft Patch 5.3: Escalation – Interviews

    Several websites recently interviewed World of Warcraft developers to discuss the new content in the upcoming Patch 5.3: Escalation. Blizzard Insider # 48 – Tom Chilton Convert to Raid – Ion Hazzikostas GameDiplomat (Friday, May 17) WoW JuJu (Friday, May 17) Azeroth Roundtable (Friday, May 17)

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  • The global leader in employer branding since 1988, Universum, surveyed over 65,000 students in United States of America. Universum published the results of the American Student Survey (run through December 2012 to March 2013) which reveal how students perceive organizations as employers in United States. Blizzard Entertainment figured as #6 in the survey ranking. #1 Google #2 Microsoft #3 Apple #4 IBM #5 Amazon #6 Blizzard Entertainment It’s time to visit the Blizzard Entertainment Careers...

    Universum Ranks Blizzard Entertainment #6 America’s Ideal Employers 2013

    The global leader in employer branding since 1988, Universum, surveyed over 65,000 students in United States of America. Universum published the results of the American Student Survey (run through December 2012 to March 2013) which reveal how students perceive organizations as employers in United States. Blizzard Entertainment figured as #6 in the survey ranking. #1 Google #2 Microsoft #3 Apple #4 IBM #5 Amazon #6 Blizzard Entertainment It’s time to visit the Blizzard Entertainment Careers...

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  • The Blizzplanet database and FTP files were provided to me, and thanks to Hybridpunk the website is back online. Those were the top two concerns I had after my access to the website was removed. I no longer have access to the Old Blizzplanet Facebook, and Twitter. This time I created the social network accounts. Lesson learned. Blizzplanet has a new facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/blizzplanetcom and a new Twitter page: http://www.twitter.com/blizzplanetcom Blizzard Entertainment shipped a review...

    Blizzplanet New Facebook and Twitter – Medievaldragon Dark Riders Giveaway

    The Blizzplanet database and FTP files were provided to me, and thanks to Hybridpunk the website is back online. Those were the top two concerns I had after my access to the website was removed. I no longer have access to the Old Blizzplanet Facebook, and Twitter. This time I created the social network accounts. Lesson learned. Blizzplanet has a new facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/blizzplanetcom and a new Twitter page: http://www.twitter.com/blizzplanetcom Blizzard Entertainment shipped a review...

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  • I had the opportunity to read World of Warcraft: Dark Riders courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment (Thanks, Lyndsi). I had waited so long to get this Blizzard licensed product on my hands. The first time fans heard about World of Warcraft: Dark Riders was at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con. Chris Metzen, Christie Golden, and Hank Kanalz (DC Comics) showcased several upcoming products at the Warcraft, StarCraft & Diablo Swag Show Panel held there. It’s...

    Blizzplanet Review – DC Comics World of Warcraft: Dark Riders

    I had the opportunity to read World of Warcraft: Dark Riders courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment (Thanks, Lyndsi). I had waited so long to get this Blizzard licensed product on my hands. The first time fans heard about World of Warcraft: Dark Riders was at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con. Chris Metzen, Christie Golden, and Hank Kanalz (DC Comics) showcased several upcoming products at the Warcraft, StarCraft & Diablo Swag Show Panel held there. It’s...

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  • Bob Kotick and Mike Morhaime spoke before the shareholders on Wednesday, May 8 to discuss the Activision Blizzard Q1 2013 financial results. Some key details were revealed in this quarter: World of Warcraft subscription dropped 14% down to 8.3 million subscribers worldwide. Diablo III (PS3) will be launched later this year. Blizzard is developing new titles (plural) with new business models, including Hearthstone and Blizzard All-Stars. 1.1 Million viewers watched eSport matches during the Heart...

    Activision Blizzard Q1 2013 Financial Results Conference Call – Transcript

    Bob Kotick and Mike Morhaime spoke before the shareholders on Wednesday, May 8 to discuss the Activision Blizzard Q1 2013 financial results. Some key details were revealed in this quarter: World of Warcraft subscription dropped 14% down to 8.3 million subscribers worldwide. Diablo III (PS3) will be launched later this year. Blizzard is developing new titles (plural) with new business models, including Hearthstone and Blizzard All-Stars. 1.1 Million viewers watched eSport matches during the Heart...

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  • Hybridpunk: Hello, I am Raevyn, some people know me as Hybridpunk. I would like to welcome you back to Blizzplanet. After the recent downtime, I volunteered my services to assist MD in bringing his site up as quickly as possible. I have made my best attempt to bring the site back to 100%, but unfortunately, in the move, some images were lost and some links may have been broken. If you come across any broken...

    Welcome back to Blizzplanet.com

    Hybridpunk: Hello, I am Raevyn, some people know me as Hybridpunk. I would like to welcome you back to Blizzplanet. After the recent downtime, I volunteered my services to assist MD in bringing his site up as quickly as possible. I have made my best attempt to bring the site back to 100%, but unfortunately, in the move, some images were lost and some links may have been broken. If you come across any broken...

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