Posted on May 6, 2010 by Morgan Chase
In hopes of fostering a “more accessible, more engaging and more entertaining” online gaming experience, Blizzard is launching Battle.net’s new Real ID system.
Gone are the days when you can stealthily go about Azeroth, as the Rich Presence feature allows Real ID buddies to view what games and modes you play once online. Secret characters cannot [...]
Posted on April 27, 2010 by Morgan Chase
Starting tomorrow, April 27, Recruit-A-Friend’s X-53 Touring Rocket will be replacing the current Zhevra mount.
Best of all, it won’t cost you an arm and a leg. All you have to do is get a new friend to play and you’re all set.
Should you choose to hang on to the Zhevra, claim it now as it [...]
Posted on April 26, 2010 by Morgan Chase
by J. Zimmerman
Who says World of Warcraft and dating don’t mix? The caricature of a WoW player sitting in front of his computer – with eyebags the size of steamer trunks, acne peppering his face and piles of hot pocket crumbs on his desk and on the floor – is just that: a caricature. Here [...]
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Posted on April 23, 2010 by Morgan Chase
The Arena is back! If you’re that player teeming with excitement for the tournament, we’ve got great news.
Registration is now open―only 20 bucks to join, and of course, an active World of Warcraft account with both expansions activated.
Special features of this year’s tournament include customizable level 80 character templates with Lich King gear, earnable Armored [...]
Posted on April 16, 2010 by Morgan Chase
To say that making the Celestial Steed, World of Warcraft’s newest flying mount, buyable is a smart move for Blizzard would be nothing short of an understatement.
The mount can fly as fast as your riding skill allows, and it will also be available to all your toons, both present and future, once activated.
Word is that [...]
Posted on April 7, 2010 by Morgan Chase
April Fools Day may be long over but in case you missed the fun, check out this year’s Blizzard pranks:
1. Battle.net matchmaking – an online dating site with a Blizz-centric search system
2. Battle.net neural interface – product that allows you to play WoW with just the human mind, complete with sensory input for only $14,999 [...]