nd the comic contest winner for May, 2008, is...
Nekkron! Congratulations! Remember, this contest will go on all year long, so you will have a new chance to win a copy of the World of
Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a
World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card every month. Keep those comics coming, and you might be next! Stop by each week to see a new comic
from the contest. Also, check out all of the
May comics.
The latest batch of player-submitted stories about experiences in World of Warcraft is now up. The theme this month is the intersection of military life and World of Warcraft -- check out the two new entries.
For further information on our story submission program, please visit our Player Stories page.
A recent vulnerability has been discovered in popular web-content delivery program Adobe Flash, and it could potentially be used to target World of Warcraft players and accounts. The newest available version of Adobe Flash, version 9.0.124.0, does not contain this vulnerability, and we recommend that everyone upgrade their Flash player as soon as possible by visiting the Adobe.com download page at the link below.
In addition, to avoid exploitation of this vulnerability, we have temporarily disabled the ability to post hyperlinks in our forums. Any links will need to be copied and pasted into a browser. We'll continue to evaluate any potential security threats and take any steps necessary to ensure a safe and fun environment.
For more information on this issue, you can read the announcements from the Adobe security team concerning the threat at the links below.
We have big news for everyone looking forward to the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational in June. Additional tickets are going on sale, attendees will be able to enjoy two live concerts during the closing ceremony and a renowned comic book artist will be on hand to sign his work. Read on:
Additional ticket sales for the Blizzard Worldwide Invitational will begin tomorrow, Thursday, May 29th, at 6:00 AM Pacific Time. If you haven’t yet purchased tickets for the event, follow the "Ticket Sales" link on the official Blizzard Worldwide Invitational website at that time. There will only be a limited number of additional tickets available, so don’t delay in buying yours if you plan to attend.
The renowned video game music orchestra, Video Games Live, and Blizzard Entertainment’s own in-house band, Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain, have announced that they’ll be performing live on stage during the closing ceremony on Sunday, June 29th.
For those following the World of Warcraft comic series, designer and artist Ludovic Lullabi will be present for signings at the booth of the French World of Warcraft comic publisher, Soleil.
This year’s Blizzard Worldwide Invitational will be held here in Europe, at the Porte de Versailles Exposition Centre in Paris, France, on the 28th and 29th of June. Both days of the event will feature a variety of activities including hands-on play with the latest versions of Blizzard Entertainment games, developer discussions and presentations, competitive and casual tournaments, contests, and more.
Tickets are priced at €70 / £55 for the two-day event and can be purchased by credit or debit card. The Blizzard Worldwide Invitational is open to attendees of ages 4 years and above. Please note that any attendee of 16 years or below must be accompanied by a consenting parent, guardian or responsible adult of 18 years or above to attend.
Don't miss your chance to experience two days of Blizzard-themed fun in one of Europe's greatest cities!
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win
a copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris
Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Taskal.
We're pleased to announce that additional tickets for the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational will be available on the
Worldwide Invitational website next week.
This year's Worldwide Invitational will be held in Europe, at the Porte de Versailles Exposition Centre in Paris, France, on the
28th and 29th of June. Both days of the event will feature a variety of activities including hands-on play with the latest versions of
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II, the chance to meet Blizzard executives and developers in discussion panels and signing sessions, participate in community tournaments and dance, costume, and machinima contests, watch top eSports competitors from around the world play in exciting invitational tournaments and much more! Tickets are priced at ¤70 / £55 for the two-day event and can be purchased by credit or debit card.
You can find additional information about the event on our official website, including a comprehensive F.A.Q. and an interactive map of Paris, France, where the Worldwide Invitational will take place.
Please note that you must be 16 years or above to attend the Worldwide Invitational, unless accompanied by a consenting parent, guardian or responsible adult of 18 years or above. The event is open to attendees of ages 4 years and above.
Ever since the opening of the Dark Portal, the goblins at the Gadgetzan Times have been affected by a significant
shortage of reliable, sensible goblins to report on the events and news for this illustrious newspaper. But when
crisis looms, goblins get creative....
We're proud to present the new and improved Gadgetzan Times, containing World
of Warcraft fan fiction written by people who know it intimately -- the players. Featuring a selection of stories in
different languages, it's the perfect place to sample the creativity of your fellow adventurers. We hope you enjoy
the new Gadgetzan Times, and if you're interested in submitting a story yourself, visit our
Submission Process page to find out how.
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win
a copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris
Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Syaovera.
After several weeks of fierce competition, the 2008 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament's first qualification round has come to an end. Registration for the second qualification round is now open, and you can check out the
phase schedule for it. To register for the tournament or for more information, please visit our
Arena Tournament information page. Thank you to all of the participants and good luck to everyone in the second qualifier!
The Championship Gaming Series (CGS) has announced its second annual World of Warcraft Arena Tournament. The top 1,000 3-vs.-3 Arena teams from North America and Europe will be invited to participate in an open-ladder competition running June 9 to June 22. The top two teams from each region will compete in a live final in Los Angeles, California for a top prize of $25,000. For more information, please check the
FAQ. Good luck to all of the participating teams!
The newest pieces of World of Warcraft clothing are now available for purchase at the J!NX website. This launch features five brand-new shirts, a trinket keychain, and a whole slew of youth apparel.
We've just updated the official Wrath of the Lich King web site with new information about the upcoming expansion. Visit the new
death knight class page to learn more about the death knight's class role, and make sure to check out a
brand-new wallpaper featuring the expansion's titular villain. Also, the new
gameplay features page offers a preview of some of the quest, dungeon, and faction innovations going into World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King.
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win
a copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris
Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Hercule.
The submission period for the Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain Music Video Contest has now ended. We will be evaluating all of the entries that came in and picking out the winners in the coming weeks. Thanks to everybody who participated in this contest!
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win
a copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris
Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Bludlemon.
In the Major League Gaming (MLG) 2008 PC Circuit, 32 teams will compete in World of Warcraft Arena battles for over $20,000 in prizes at each event. The first event will be in San Diego during the weekend of June 13-15, 2008 and will be streamed live on GotFrag TV. Registration for the San Diego stop opens May 15 at 7 p.m. EST and is on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more about the PC Circuit, please visit its
information page.
The dungeons section of the World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King web site has been updated with a new dungeon from the upcoming expansion.
Learn more about the blue dragonflight's home base in Northrend, the Nexus.
Back by popular demand, and now with 50% more hall space for your convention-going enjoyment, BlizzCon officially returns to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,
CA, on October 10–11. Join us for another epic celebration -- meet your guildmates and fellow gamers from around the world; spend some quality time with current and upcoming
Blizzard games; and partake in the contests, tournaments, and developer discussion panels that make up BlizzCon. Check out the
press release to learn more, and
stay tuned for further updates. The Latin American Spanish version can be found here.
Representatives of several gaming publications recently visited us for some preview time with Wrath of the Lich King. Their updated impressions are now available for you to read -- check out a few of the stories below.
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win
a copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris
Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Thundersnow.
We're constantly on the lookout for eye-catching World of Warcraft screenshots. If you'd like to contribute, you can
check our current collection topics and submit your screenshots via our
Screenshot Submission page.
Here is the next honorable mention from this month's comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don't miss your chance to win
a copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris
Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.
Keep those comics coming! Check out today's honorable mention from Kxhara.
You've seen the icy, menacing eyes, and gleaming metal and heard the ominous names of Arthas holding Frostmourne.
Now we are calling all artists to bring these images to life with their vision of Arthas with Frostmourne!
Starting May 7, 2008, Epic Weapons and Blizzard Entertainment will be looking for the best original pieces of
artwork that show the Lich King Arthas Menethil wielding his trusted runeblade Frostmourne and the Grand Prize
Winner will receive a full sized 47" long replica of the Frostmourne sword courtesy of Epic Weapons and a
guaranteed entry into the beta test of Wrath of the Lich King! Two runner up winners will also be selected for
entry into the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King beta test.
We'd like to extend our thanks to Epic Weapons for the generous donation of the Frostmourne replica for this event,
and for more information about Frostmourne, you can head over to www.epicweapons.com.
We're constantly on the lookout for eye-catching World of Warcraft screenshots. If you'd like to contribute, you can
check our current collection topics and submit your screenshots via our
Screenshot Submission page.
You've seen the icy, menacing eyes, and gleaming metal and heard the ominous names of Arthas holding Frostmourne.
Now we are calling all artists to bring these images to life with their vision of Arthas with Frostmourne!
Starting May 7, 2008, Epic Weapons and Blizzard Entertainment will be looking for the best original pieces of
artwork that show the Lich King Arthas Menethil wielding his trusted runeblade Frostmourne and the Grand Prize
Winner will receive a full sized 47" long replica of the Frostmourne sword courtesy of Epic Weapons and a
guaranteed entry into the beta test of Wrath of the Lich King! Two runner up winners will also be selected for
entry into the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King beta test.
We'd like to extend our thanks to Epic Weapons for the generous donation of the Frostmourne replica for this event,
and for more information about Frostmourne, you can head over to www.epicweapons.com.
The 12th Annual Webby Award winners have been announced, and the Toyota Tacoma commercial featuring World of Warcraft has been selected as the People's Voice Winner in the Online Commercials category.
The online spot, along with the winners and other nominees, can be viewed on the
Webby Awards website.
Thanks to everyone who voted, and congratulations to all the winners!
We are proud to announce the release of the brand-new Blizzard Store! Completely redesigned from the ground up, the Blizzard Store allows you to purchase Blizzard Entertainment games and other merchandise directly from the source. Here are some of the features of the new Blizzard Store:
User-friendly interface makes your shopping fast and convenient.
Search and browse products by major franchise categories as well as product type.
Convenient online shopping tools such as saving payment methods and shipping addresses for future reference.
Digital downloads: now you can purchase select Blizzard Entertainment titles as direct downloads, with immediate access upon payment.
Purchase World of Warcraft game time for yourself or for a friend.
Registration for the 2008 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament's first qualification round is now closed and Phase 3 of the tournament has begun.
Participants have been battling it out on the tournament realms for the past two weeks while fine-tuning their team composition and strategies.
Phase 3 of the tournament includes a lockdown of the teams that will be jockeying for position to compete in the regional finals. To track the
progress of your team and the competition as a whole, please visit the
World of Warcraft Armory. For more information on the tournament,
please visit our Arena Tournament information page. Good luck to all competitors!
nd the comic contest winner for May, 2008, is...
