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World of Warcraft + Torchlight

  • Exhibit Only BlizzCon Tickets

    Exhibitionists Only.
    Blizzard has put some new BlizzCon tickets on sale, this time they are "Exhibit Only" and will run at $85 plus website surcharge. After hearing the rumour that Adam Sandler would be dressing up as Thrall and running around the show we phoned him, only to hear the following message on his answering machine:

    "
    Don't miss your chance to attend the inaugural BlizzCon at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, from October 28-29, 2005! " 

    You can check out the entire BlizzCon Ticket List at the Official Site.
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    Wed, Oct 05, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Four Dragons for WoW

    Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR DRAGONS.
    The next World of Warcraft Patch will include an outdoor raid zone that features four dragons. They're green. They're mean. They'll make you scream.

    "There is a disturbance at the Great Trees. A new threat menaces these
    secluded areas found in Ashenvale, Duskwood, Feralas, and Hinterlands.
    Four great guardians of the Green Dragonflight have arrived from the
    Dream, but these once-proud protectors now seek only destruction and
    death. Take arms with your fellows and march to these hidden groves --
    only you can defend Azeroth from the corruption they bring."

    You can read all about the World of Warcraft Four Dragons at the Official Site.
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    News
    Fri, Sep 30, 2005
    Boomjack
  • World of Warcraft 1.8 Patch Notes

    Patch Notes - Go Druids.
    Blizzard has put the 1.8 patch for World of Warcraft live on their public Test Server. This is your opportunity to check it out first-hand and then rush to the official forums to complain and moan about it. Druids get a huge revamp that is sure to have 50% of the community screaming that they need a nerf and the other 50% screaming that they need to get buffed. Hey, at least druids can shapeshift into a giant chicken now. I await the KFC instance where they are dipped in a secret recipe of spices and fried for the rest of the raid.

    " The test realm patch notes only apply to features that exist on the public test realms. We provide these patch notes to players who wish to know what features and changes exist in the test environment in order to more effectively test these features. "

    You can read the 1.8 World of Warcraft Patch Notes at the Official Site.
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    News
    Fri, Sep 30, 2005
    Boomjack
  • TTH Profiles "World of Warcraft"

    The subscriber numbers alone are enough to WoW you!

    Blizzard took its renowned Warcraft franchise into the MMO fold in late 2004 and hasn't looked back since. With over 4 million subscribers around the world and a number of new and old MMOs targetting Blizzard's success, how long will World of Warcraft (WoW) retain its title as the new crown prince of MMOs? We don't know, but we can tell you what all the fuss is about! Check out the TTH profile of genre juggernaut "World of Warcraft"!

    "Spurning EverQuest 2's emphasis on established MMO formulas (in short- an emphasis on player cooperation and groups / raids instead of competition and soloing, a zoned rather than continuously loading environment, complex and involved quests within a strong storyline, and a lengthy character progression), World of Warcraft (WoW) focused moreso on heightening the individual experience.

    After the typically shaky, premature launch often associated with MMOs, new players discovered that WoW always delivered something accessible, and markedly fun, to do. Like a breath of fresh air, many casual gamers found in WoW's quest systems (and adventuring experience, in general) something reasonably commensurate with the time invested. And WoW has been gobbling up market share ever since."

    Take a look at the Ten Ton Hammer profile of "World of Warcraft"!

    Reviews
    Thu, Sep 29, 2005
    Ethec
  • New WoW Deskpaper

    You can't have enough deskpaper.
    Blizzard has posted some new World of Warcraft deskpaper. Although the deskpaper did not include a picture of a chili-dog, Brent Leroy still grabbed it, superimposing Oscar's head where the Orc's head should be.

    " This is a test of the emergency description system. If there had been a real description you would have found it here, rather than the drivel you are reading now. Remember, this is only a test. "

    You can download the World of Warcraft Deskpaper at The Official Site.
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    Download, Media
    Tue, Sep 27, 2005
    Boomjack
  • WoW: Silithus Updates Revealed

    Silithus, pencillin will clear it right up.
    Blizzard has posted a preview of the Silithus changes on the official site. Charlie Sheen comfirmed that he once had silithus, but that with medication it was cleared up in no time. He suggested that we take and hike and read:

    " Ancient forces stir in the heart of the Silithus desert - forces that have not been seen or felt for thousands of years. When the next content patch releases, adventurers will take note of a foulness that has seeped into the land of Silithus. This zone has been overhauled and is now major quest hub with episodic storylines that will send adventurers into its depths and past its borders. The redesign of this zone includes high-end outdoor quest areas for solo players, 5-man groups and mini-raids. Silithus is loaded with repeatable quests and bosses, providing a more casual alternative to dungeon raiding. Will you uncover the secrets of Silithus? "

    You can read the entire World of Warcraft Silithus Update at The Official Site.
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    Tue, Sep 27, 2005
    Boomjack
  • World of Warcraft Q&A at Slashdot

    Slash and burn.
    Slashdot asked its viewers to submit their pointed questions for World of Warcraft. You can pick the questions, but unfortunately you can't pick your answers (or who answers your questions on the other side of the internet at times). Suffice it to say, CmdrTaco was none too pleased with Blizzard's response:

    " A little over a month ago we asked you for your questions to send on to the World of Warcraft development team. Unfortunately, it appears that these questions were misrouted to the Blizzard PR department. Any "Answers" you read here are completely devoid of real information or insight, and instead read like press releases and FAQ-style form replies. As I am a huge fan of this game, I was really disappointed by this. We promised to print their answers, so here they are. "

    The World of Warcraft Qs and As, mostly on the order of "what do i do with my uber level 60 if I don't like raids?", are found on Slashdot.

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    Features, Interviews
    Mon, Sep 26, 2005
    Ethec
  • WoW Patch 1.7.1 Notes

    1.7.1 - attach tinfoil hats.
    Blizzard has posted the patch notes for World of Warcraft Patch 1.7.1. Disjointed reports from the Arathi Basin dribbled in confirming the following:

    " Altered geometry in Arathi Basin to prevent a possible exploit. "

    You can read the World of Warcraft Patch 1.7.1 Notes at the Official Site.
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    News
    Fri, Sep 23, 2005
    Boomjack
  • World of Warcraft Plague?

    A Pox on World of Warcraft.
    It is rumoured that a disease is sweeping through World of Warcraft. Whether it is intentional or not is still up in the air. Get your penicillin folks. Dustin Hoffman warned everyone that this could happen, but nobody listened. He's warning them again, in a very loud voice, that sounds something like this:

    "Apparently there's a plague spreading in World of Warcraft. I can't verify this because I'm back at 30,000 feet"

    You can read the entire A Plague on World of Warcraft Story at Wonderland.
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    News
    Tue, Sep 20, 2005
    Boomjack
  • WoW Wanted Poster Contest

    Wanted! A Winning Poster.
    Blizzard is holding a World of Warcraft Wanted Poster Contest. Martha Stewart dismissed any claims that she may be on one of the posters stating:

    " Greetings, fellow Azerothians. We here at the RPSA bring you news of the direst nature. Criminals, ninja-looters, and raid wipers have been showing up in increased numbers all over the world. It's time someone did something about it, and we charge you, the adventurers of Azeroth, with that task! What we need are talented artists to create Wanted posters depicting their arch nemeses, kodo thieves, two-headed ninja-looters, or any monster or character that has otherwise gotten on their last nerve. "

    You can read about the World of Warcraft Wanted Poster Contest at the Official Site.
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    Mon, Sep 19, 2005
    Boomjack
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