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December 29th 2008
Blizzard Store Delivering
Blizzard Store is still open for ordering. However, the deliveries will be on hold from December 30th to January 5th. We wish you happy holidays!
December 24th 2008
Blizzard.com available in Russian
We are pleased to announce that Blizzard Entertainment’s corporate website is now available in Russian. You will find at http://eu.blizzard.com/ru our latest news, official press releases, employment opportunities, contact information, reviews, company profile and much more. Welcome!
December 23rd 2008
New World of Warcraft Milestones
Since the launch of Wrath of the Lich King last month, millions of players around the world have stormed the shores of Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord. In fact, more than 4 million copies of the new expansion were sold in the first month of release -- a new record for PC-game sales.
To go along with that record, World of Warcraft’s global community has now grown to more than 11.5 million subscribers. Read more about these latest achievements in the official press release, and from all of us at Blizzard Entertainment, happy holidays, thank you for taking World of Warcraft to new heights, and enjoy your time in Northrend!
December 22nd 2008
Blizzard Store on holidays from the 24/12 to the 04/01 inclusive
Last days to think about your Christmas presents! Blizzard Store goes on holidays from December 24th, 2008 to January 4th, 2009.
You have until December 23th, inclusive, to purchase Blizzard-themed gifts and gadgets: from t-shirts, caps and books through to action figures and board games. You can buy boxed copies of World of Warcraft, The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King. Digital downloads are available for Diablo II, StarCraft, and Warcraft III along with their expansion sets. Linking these to your Blizzard Account means that you can download them anywhere, with the CD keys conveniently attached to your Blizzard Account.
The Blizzard Store also stocks the Blizzard Authenticator, a supplemental authentication method for your World of Warcraft account, providing you with even more security to keep your characters and items safe.
As usual, all your buyings will be delivered straight to your door. Enjoy your Blizzard shopping and see you back on January 5th!
December 19th 2008
Introducing StarCraft II Battle Reports
In order to give you a closer look at the fast-paced, intense, and exciting-to-watch multiplayer matches of StarCraft II, we’re creating a series of videos for the official website. In the first of our StarCraft II Battle Reports, you'll see two of Blizzard Entertainment's best players go head-to-head as the protoss and terrans while our commentators, StarCraft II lead designer Dustin Browder and eSports team member Robert Simpson, dissect and analyze the on-screen action for you.
Check out Battle Report 1 now!
December 17th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King FREE 10-Day Trial Available Now!
Prepare yourself to face one of the darkest villains in the Warcraft universe – the Lich King Arthas! Sign up now to play a trial version of the latest expansion to World of Warcraft – Wrath of the Lich King – for 10 days free. If you've upgraded to The Burning Crusade and have yet to experience the new content Wrath of the Lich King has to offer, head over to the free-trial page now and try it today.
During your 10-day free trial, you'll explore the frozen wastes of Northrend, wield the necromantic powers of the new death knight Hero class, take control of massive siege vehicles in the new open-world PvP zone of Wintergrasp, and much more*.
In order to install and play the Wrath of the Lich King Trial, full versions of World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade must be installed on your computer, and you must have upgraded to The Burning Crusade. More information on the 10-day free trial is available in our FAQ. Your journey awaits!
*Northrend is recommended for characters level 68 and higher. Death knights can only be created by players who already have a character at level 55 or higher.
December 9th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King Reviews
Wrath of the Lich King has been on shelves for close to a month now, and the reviews from most major gaming media outlets are in. Check them out to see what people are saying about the newest addition to World of Warcraft:
December 8th 2008
Gifts and Gadgets at the Blizzard Store
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to shop for exclusive gifts at our Blizzard Store. The home for Blizzard-themed merchandise of all kinds, from t-shirts, caps and novels through to action figures and board games. The Blizzard Store also stocks the Blizzard Authenticator, providing even more security to keep your characters and items safe.
Digital downloads are available for Diablo II, StarCraft, and Warcraft III along with their expansion sets and linking these to your Blizzard Account means that you can download them anywhere, with the CD keys conveniently attached to your Blizzard Account. You can also buy boxed copies of World of Warcraft, The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King and – as with the many other collectibles, books and games you can buy- they’ll be delivered straight to your door!
November 20th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King Sets New Day One Sales Record!
Blizzard Entertainment today announced that World of Warcraft’s second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, has sold more than 2.8 million copies in its first 24 hours of availability, making it the fastest-selling PC game of all time. This eclipses the previous record of nearly 2.4 million copies sold in 24 hours, set in January 2007 by Blizzard’s first World of Warcraft expansion, The Burning Crusade. To learn more, click here.
New World of Warcraft TV Commercials
Ozzy Osbourne's been the Prince of Darkness since 1979 -- too bad Arthas is poised to steal the throne. In a series of ads televised across North America (some of which are soon to arrive in Europe), Ozzy and Steve van Zandt want to know: 'What's your #!@? Game?' Check the spots out here before they hit the airwaves and be sure to press the "Watch in High Quality" option (bottom right of the picture) for the best results:
Ozzy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT8maUTzE48
Steve Van Zandt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXeyYdGoLCU
Stay tuned here as we will be revealing more ads specially made for Europe in the coming days!
Have A Cup Of Warmth In The Frozen North!
Chilled from your adventures through the ice and snow of Northrend? Looking for the perfect way to keep yourself warm as you rush to stop the Lich King’s mad designs? Then you’ll be happy to hear about our new World of Warcraft-themed Epic Collection oversized mugs from 3 Point Entertainment! With these in your inventory, you’ll never feel cold again. Fill them up with your favorite beverage and carry them with you as you make your way to Icecrown and the final confrontation!
Click here to learn more!
November 19th 2008
Discover BlizzCast Episode 6!
In the sixth epic episode of BlizzCast, we spend a day with a developer and find out what life is like for World of Warcraft Lead Tools Programmer Monte Krol. Next, we take a look at StarCraft II unit design from concept to creation with Senior Art Director Samwise Didier and Lead Game Designer Dustin Browder. In our third segment, Bashiok spends some time with Anthony Rivero, senior artist for Diablo III, and discusses “bridging the gap” in the series’ character design. Bornakk wraps the episode up by answering some questions from the community.
Listen to the show now or check out the transcript to see all the featured artwork.
November 18th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King Soundtrack on iTunes
The Blizzard iTunes page has been updated to include the official World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Soundtrack. The iTunes edition of the soundtrack contains a total of 21 tracks, including three exclusives -- "Path of the Lifewarden," "Shadow Web Caverns," and "Obsidian Sanctum" -- different from the three exclusive tracks found on the Collector's Edition soundtrack CD. Individual tracks are available on iTunes for 0,99 € each, or you can buy the entire album at once for 9,99 €.
Click here to check out the soundtrack on iTunes, or head to the Blizzard iTunes page for more information -- and while you're there, check out the other Blizzard musical offerings, including soundtracks to Diablo II, StarCraft, and World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.
November 17th 2008
Lich King Invades Blizzard Store!
We are happy to announce that we have begun offering the latest expansion to World of Warcraft, Wrath of the Lich King, in our Blizzard Online Store! If you've been waiting for the chance to have Northrend shipped directly to your home, now's your chance to achieve your goal.
Also, while you wait for the expansion to arrive at your door, you can check out the new features which await you in Wrath of the Lich King!
Midnight Opening Photo Gallery
November 13 marked the release of Wrath of the Lich King, the second expansion of World of Warcraft, and, in true Blizzard style, it was a night to remember. Players gathered at various locations around the world to enjoy the special midnight openings held for the release, and, thanks to them, it was a wonderful success!
If you weren’t able to make it to the midnight openings, check out our photo gallery to have a little taste of what it was like!
November 13th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King Is Here!
For years, the heroes of the Alliance and Horde have fought against the evils in Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms, against the demons of the Burning Legion in Outland, and against each other -- all the while unaware that a threat more dangerous than any they had yet encountered was preparing to make its move in the icy continent of Northrend. Now the Lich King, Arthas Menethil, has emerged from Icecrown Citadel to claim the world as his own. Heroes of the Alliance and Horde gather in Northrend to make a stand against the malevolent being that dares to declare himself Azeroth’s one true king... and seeks to scour all life from the world.
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is now live and available at a store near you. Featuring a massive new continent, the brand-new death knight Hero class, unique dungeons, an open-world PvP zone with siege vehicles and destructible buildings, and hundreds of brand-new quests, Wrath of the Lich King provides a huge variety of content for solo and group players. The expansion is available in both a standard and Collector's Edition; find out more about the latter in our Wrath of the Lich King Collector's Edition Preview. To learn more about what awaits you in Northrend, visit our Wrath of the Lich King Features Page and check out the primer to get you started.
During installation of the expansion, you'll be able to upgrade the World of Warcraft account you play to allow access to Wrath of the Lich King. You can click here to upgrade as well.
October 30th 2008
Wrath of the Lich King Midnight Openings
All of Azeroth will feel the Wrath of the Lich King in just a couple of weeks, when the second World of Warcraft expansion officially launches. If you want to be among the first to get your hands on the game, thousands of retailers around the world are hosting special midnight store openings to celebrate the release, and will start selling the game at 12:00 a.m. (local time) on November 13. In addition, Blizzard Entertainment developers and executives will be on hand to sign copies and meet players at several locations throughout Europe: Paris, London, Stockholm, Berlin, Madrid and Rotterdam. A full list of stores will be available in the coming days, so check back for updates regularly.
October 29th 2008
WoW Minis Available in Europe in November!
The highly anticipated World of Warcraft Miniatures Game will be available in Europe beginning on November 11. Check with your local World of Warcraft Trading Card Game retailer for more information about when they will be available in your area. For those interested in learning more, head over to WoWMinis.com. You can sign up to receive updates, including sneak preview pictures of the minis, details about gameplay, and downloadable demos.
October 28th 2008
World of Warcraft Reaches 11 Million Players
The community of World of Warcraft players around the world continues to grow, recently hitting a new high of 11 million subscribers. We just wanted to take a moment to share the news and say thank you to all the current, new, and returning players around the world whose enthusiasm and support have made this milestone possible.
October 28th 2008
New Ringtones and Wallpapers Available
We’ve recently added 10 new Blizzard Entertainment-themed mobile-phone downloads to the Mobile Ringtones and Wallpapers store, including a variety of new unit sounds from StarCraft; new wallpapers of the terran, protoss, and zerg from StarCraft II; and a chilling portrait of the Lich King Arthas Menethil from the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion. You can purchase these and more than 50 other Diablo, StarCraft, and Warcraft wallpapers and ringtones here.
October 15th 2008
World of Warcraft Update: “Echoes of Doom” Has Arrived!
The Echoes of Doom content patch has arrived in Azeroth, howling down from the far north, bringing with it the new Inscription profession, barbershops, two new arenas, a new achievements system, a new player calendar, and much, much more! Check out our Echoes of Doom page or the patchnotes for more information!
Also, our dedicated technical support team is on hand to help with any difficulties encountered with patching. Check out their FAQ on patching if you need help!
October 13th 2008
BlizzCon 2008 Comes to a Close
BlizzCon has come to a close! We'd like to thank everyone who helped make BlizzCon 2008 such a success! And, while the convention may be over, there's still more to come at the official BlizzCon site!
October 10th 2008
Diablo III Update: Meet the Wizard
At the Diablo III Class Design panel, game director Jay Wilson went into more detail about the game’s third playable class, the wizard. A wielder of the elements and a master manipulator of time, the wizard combats the hordes of the Burning Hells by hurling environment-shattering lightning bolts, channeling explosive arcane energies, and creating pockets of space outside the normal flow of time.
To find out more, check out the video introduction or visit the brand-new wizard information page to read the latest excerpt from the journal of Abd al-Hazir and see some of the wizard’s powers in action.
BlizzCon 2008 Begins
BlizzCon is officially underway! Gamers from around the world have come to Anaheim to join us for this two-day celebration of Blizzard Entertainment games and the passionate communities of players surrounding them. We'll be updating BlizzCon.com regularly throughout the show with news and photos from the floor, as well as from the various contests, developer panels, and other events we've planned. We'll also be broadcasting streaming video of the 2008 StarCraft Invitational and other tournaments -- so be sure to check back often over the next couple of days.
New Battle.net Forums
We’ve just brought our brand-new Battle.net forums online. The new forums bring a host of new features and stability, as well as helpful tools for us to better moderate and organise posts. They’re available right now -- to access them, visit: http://forums.battle.net.
The forum login requirements remain the same. In order to post you will need an account created by a Battle.net supported game and a CD-key.
If you’re still looking for some posts or information from the old forums, we’ve left them up at the original address (http://www.battle.net/forums.shtml). The old forums aren’t open for posting, but if you’d like to copy a thread or back up some information, they’ll remain available until Tuesday, October 7.
The benefits of implementing these new forums are numerous, and we hope you’re as excited as we are to see this step toward the continued growth and support of our Battle.net community.
October 8th 2008
BlizzCon Introducing the Oswald Statue
Blizzard Entertainment is pleased to present the brand new Oswald statue, to be presented to the best-in-category machinima submissions at BlizzCon 2008. The winners will be showered in prestige, and will write the first chapter in the history of our annual Oswald award.
Oswald recipients will be selected based on three categories for outstanding machinima production:
- Action/Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama/Romance
We look forward to awarding the talents of our finest machinima contestants this week at BlizzCon 2008!
October 2nd 2008
Bestiary Update: Scavenger
The Diablo 3 Bestiary now features a new creature from the realm of Sanctuary: the ferocious scavenger.
I had indeed seen scavengers: small, burrowing creatures that feed upon carrion. Unlike most animals of this type, however, they are extremely aggressive and will not hesitate to attack those unfortunate enough to encounter them. Scavengers have powerful legs which they use for swift springing attacks, striking at vulnerable faces and throats.
Check out the scavenger entry now!
We've also expanded the media galleries with four new pieces of artwork and seven new screenshots.
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