November 13, 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 -- you can check out the press release here. 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.
November 12, 2008
Midnight Launch Events Tonight
If you’re eager to be among the first to set foot in Northrend, don’t forget that thousands of stores
across the country will be hosting special midnight openings this evening, where they will begin
selling copies the moment the clock ticks over to November 13. And for players near New York, San
Francisco, Anaheim, or Austin, remember to check out the official launch events, where you can get
your copy of the game signed by Blizzard Entertainment representatives and take part in fun contests.
Here are the details for the US events and locations:
| Retailer |
Address |
Phone |
Line-Up Starts |
| Best Buy |
529 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10017 |
(212) 808-0309 |
November 12 |
| Fry's Electronics |
3370 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806 |
(714) 688-3000 |
November 12 |
| GameStop |
151 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102 |
(415) 362-7601 |
November 12 |
| GameStop |
10000 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78755 |
(512) 346-6437 |
November 12 |
For full details, call your local retailer or check out our midnight openings page.
New Fan Art
The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with new artwork.
November 11, 2008
BlizzCon 2008 Coverage Around the Web
We've been collecting BlizzCon 2008 coverage from around the Web, from the Diablo III wizard announcement to StarCraft II hands-on impressions to World of Warcraft panel discussions. This isn't a comprehensive list, and we're always on the lookout for more -- so If you come across anything we may have missed, please send it our way.
BlizzCon 2008 General
November 5, 2008
New Fan Art
The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with new artwork.
October 31, 2008
Echoes of War Pre-Order
We've joined forces with The Eminence Symphony Orchestra to produce Echoes of War: The Music of Blizzard Entertainment - a compilation of pieces from the Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo universes, all recorded with stunning new orchestration.
The Echoes of War package features 15 unique arrangements from Blizzard Entertainment's catalogue, with several pieces coming from yet-to-be-released titles including Wrath of the Lich King, StarCraft II, and Diablo III. Ninety minutes of music are featured in all, with bonus tracks arranged by special guests including the critically-acclaimed composer Kow Otani (Shadow of the Colossus).
In addition to the $29.95, two-CD standard version, a Legendary Edition is also available for $49.95, and comes with a bonus documentary DVD, nine art cards, and a detailed booklet.
For more details, check out the Echoes of War site, or head to the Eminence Online Store to order your copy.
Halloween Treats from Blizzard
Blizzard's 2008 Pumpkin Contest Winners
The top five pumpkins in our annual pumpkin carving contest have been selected - congratulations to the winners! The level of creativity and competition is increasing every year, with 2008 fielding the deepest pool of entries yet. Enjoy our special photo gallery where you can view the winning entries and the 18 honorable mentions.
If you want to view some past pumpkin-carving contest winners, you can see them here:
[2003], [
2004], [
2005], [
2006], [
2007].
October 30, 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 four locations throughout the United States: Fry’s
Electronics in Anaheim, CA; Best Buy in New York City; and GameStop in San Francisco, CA and Austin, TX. Check out our
midnight opening page and the press release for full details.
October 28, 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 27, 2008
Blizzard Downloads for Your Phone
Carry a little piece of Azeroth wherever your real-world travels take you with our new World of Warcraft-themed wallpapers and ringtones for your phone.
We've just launched a new service in the United States that lets you download content related to your favorite Blizzard Entertainment games to supported
mobile phones. Currently, these wallpapers and ringtones are available through carriers AT&T, Cellular One, Sprint, and Verizon; support for T-Mobile and
Virgin Mobile is coming soon.
Over 65 pieces of content are currently available, including ringtones from World of Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo, as well as wallpapers featuring
character artwork, logos, and more. Visit the new Mobile Ringtones and Wallpapers page for more information.
October 24, 2008
World of Warcraft Minis Game Pre-Order
The highly-anticipated World of Warcraft Miniatures Game hits stores in November, and a specially arranged pre-order opportunity is
available for those interested in getting on the bandwagon early. Check out the Starter Set
today, which contains everything needed for two players to begin battle. Expand your armies with
Core Set Boosters, each with three randomized figures and a chance for a random loot card from the TCG.
Head over to WoWMinis.com to find out more about the game. You can sign up to receive updates, including sneak preview pictures of the minis, details about gameplay,
and downloadable demos.
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