Tag Warcraft

John Barrymore April 26, 2024 7 minutes
Stay up to date with the latest World of Warcraft news, including the release dates for the upcoming content update, Dragonflight: Dark Heart, and the WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event. Discover the new features, rewards, and PvP season in Season 4, and get ready for the Cataclysm Classic pre-expansion, which brings new races, class updates, and a changed landscape to Azeroth.
John Barrymore April 25, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has announced that they will not be holding BlizzCon in 2024, but instead will be hosting global in-person events to celebrate Warcraft's 30th anniversary. They have exciting plans for other industry trade shows and conventions, as well as live-streamed events to keep the community engaged.
John Barrymore April 23, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post explores the ongoing debate of whether the Horde or Alliance is the most powerful faction in World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery. It examines the differences between the two factions, including the unique classes and racial abilities they offer, and discusses how these factors impact gameplay and player choices. Whether you're a dedicated Alliance player or a die-hard Horde supporter, this post delves into the strengths and weaknesses of each faction in Season of Disco
John Barrymore April 23, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of April 16th, using data from Warcraft Logs Raid Statistics. It examines the rankings and statistics for different specs and classes, but also mentions the potential biases and limitations in the data. The post aims to give a perspective on the current state of class balance for Dragonflight Season 3.
John Barrymore April 19, 2024 4 minutes
Stay up to date with the latest World of Warcraft news in this recap blog post by Blizzard. Learn about The War Within expansion, the pre-purchase of the 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition, and get a preview of the new Warbands System. Plus, discover how to sign up for the beta test and join the Plunderstorm event for exciting in-game rewards.
John Barrymore April 18, 2024 3 minutes
GameSpot provides a hands-on experience with The War Within expansion for World of Warcraft, highlighting the continuation of character-driven storytelling and the introduction of new challenges. However, it also points out areas where the expansion could have improved, such as providing more variety in Delves and separating class fantasies from character power in Hero Talents.
John Barrymore April 17, 2024 6 minutes
The blog post discusses the upcoming expansion, The War Within, for the popular game World of Warcraft. It provides details about the new zones, dungeons, features, and characters that players can expect to encounter in the expansion. Players can also sign up for the alpha test to be part of the development process.
John Barrymore April 16, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of April 9th, using data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for Mythic difficulty. It provides a perspective on the current state of class balance for Dragonflight Season 3, but highlights the limitations and biases of the data. The post includes DPS rankings for different specs and classes, and also provides links to class guides for Season 3.
John Barrymore April 15, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post announces the availability of Beta Sign Ups for World of Warcraft®: The War Within™. Players can sign up to have early access to new subterranean worlds, the Earthen allied race, and an ancient evil. Instructions for signing up and getting started with the beta test are provided. Pre-purchase options for the expansion are also detailed.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of April 2nd in World of Warcraft. The data is taken from the Raid Statistics Page on Warcraft Logs for Mythic difficulty, focusing on the 95th percentile. The article acknowledges the limitations of this data, such as biases and alternative strategies, and includes DPS rankings for each spec.
John Barrymore April 02, 2024 5 minutes
The blog post discusses an IGN interview with the General Manager of Warcraft, John Hight, where he talks about the future of the Warcraft IP. Topics covered include the possibility of more Warcraft movies, licensing the IP to other studios, focusing on World of Warcraft, the success of the Season of Discovery, and sustaining the game for the next 20 years.
John Barrymore April 01, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of March 26th for Dragonflight Season 3 in World of Warcraft. The data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics is used to show the overall results and give a perspective on class balance, although it may not be a complete picture due to biases and alternative strategies. The post also includes a chart showing the rankings for each spec.
John Barrymore April 01, 2024 5 minutes
Blog Post Summary: This blog post discusses the leaked patch notes for World of Warcraft Patch 10.6.2, which includes details about class changes, a new underwater raid, a recursive dungeon, a non-PvP event, follower battlegrounds on mobile, and the upcoming Season of Discovery and Season of Mystery. The Season of Mystery introduces a new level of randomness to the game, adding excitement and unpredictability to gameplay experiences.
John Barrymore March 24, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post reflects on the successes, failures, and changes made to World of Warcraft subscriber numbers from Legion through Dragonflight, as discussed in a Games Developer Conference lecture by John Hight. It examines the decline in subscribers, the reasons behind it, and Blizzard's efforts to bring them back and keep them engaged with new content updates.
John Barrymore March 24, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post reflects on the successes and failures of World of Warcraft over the past 30 years, discussing subscriber trends from Legion through Dragonflight. It explores the challenges faced by the game, the reasons for player attrition, and the changes made by Blizzard to bring back players and maintain subscriber numbers.
John Barrymore March 19, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of March 12th. Using data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics, the article focuses on the 95th percentile statistics to give a perspective on class balance for Dragonflight Season 3. However, it acknowledges that there are inherent biases in the data and that certain factors may skew the position of certain specs.
John Barrymore March 18, 2024 2 minutes
Get ready for the excitement in World of Warcraft as the Dragonflight Patch 10.2.6 arrives on March 19 with a secret new event, the Trial of Style returns, and more. Plus, don't miss out on Hearthstone's 10-year anniversary celebration, extended until March 22, with special in-game events and rewards.
John Barrymore March 11, 2024 3 minutes
The blog post is about the Hearthstone 10 Year Anniversary Event in World of Warcraft. It provides details on the event, including the opportunity to loot new cards, mounts, transmog, and more by defeating Hearthstone minions that appear in the game. Players can also collect cards, obtain a special mount and pet, and acquire exclusive transmog items during the event.
John Barrymore March 05, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, Taliesin & Evitel discuss the concept of player housing in World of Warcraft and examine its previous failed attempts. They also explore successful implementations of player housing in other MMOs, particularly Elder Scrolls Online, and highlight its optional, customizable, and trade-friendly features that WoW could learn from.
John Barrymore February 24, 2024 3 minutes
Exploring Azeroth: Islands and Isles is the latest installment in the Exploring Azeroth series, following the adventures of First Arcanist Thalyssra and Lord Regent Lor’themar Theron as they embark on their long-awaited honeymoon. From the captivating Suramar to the rugged Kul Tiras, join them on a charming voyage across Azeroth's magnificent islands and isles. Pre-order now and set sail on an enchanting journey through World of Warcraft.
John Barrymore February 22, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of February 6th, using data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for Dragonflight Season 3. It provides a perspective on the current state of class balance, taking into account potential biases in the data. The post includes DPS rankings for various specs and classes, as well as links to Class Guides for Season 3.
John Barrymore February 20, 2024 2 minutes
Get ready for a new challenge in World of Warcraft with the Hardcore Self-Found Mode, starting on February 29th. In this mode, you'll have to survive alone, gathering and creating everything you need to survive in Azeroth. Stay updated with the latest news and events in WoW through the official news site.
John Barrymore February 14, 2024 3 minutes
Former Narrative Director Steve Danuser quietly departed from Blizzard last November after an eight-year career with the World of Warcraft development team. In an interview, Danuser confirmed that his departure was not related to the return of Chris Metzen and that he was ready for a new challenge after working on the same game for so long. He expressed pride in his work on the Dragonflight expansion and mentioned that he'll miss the narrative team he built at Blizzard.
John Barrymore February 13, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of February 6th using data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for Mythic difficulty. It provides a perspective on the current state of class balance for Dragonflight Season 3, while acknowledging inherent biases in the data. The post includes a chart showing the rankings for all specs at the 95th percentile.
John Barrymore February 07, 2024 6 minutes
In this blog post, the Warcraft Logs team reflects on Phase 1 of Season of Discovery and discusses the challenges they encountered, such as spec detection and encounter standards. They also outline their plans for Phase 2 and invite readers to join the discussion on Discord or contact them via email for any questions or support.
Undermoroz February 07, 2024 2 minutes
This blog post provides a detailed overview of the exciting new features in World of Warcraft's Season of Discovery Phase 2, including the Gnomeregan Raid, new class runes, and the PvP event in Stranglethorn Vale. Discover all the latest improvements and additions that are set to enhance your WoW experience.
John Barrymore February 06, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, Holly Longdale, the Executive Producer & Vice President for WoW, shares the team's focus and commitment to their roadmap for World of Warcraft in 2024. She also announces a surprise for the community in March, revealing that there will not be a 10.2.6 PTR and teasing an upcoming hidden content update.
John Barrymore February 05, 2024 3 minutes
Archon, the company behind Warcraft Logs, has expanded its selection of tools for World of Warcraft players. Their popularity-based tier lists and class builds, based on data from actual raid runs, are now available for Season of Discovery. Find out how popular and strong your choice of runes are and discover the top-ranked classes and specs with their average DPS and HPS. Check out Archon's tier lists and builds for Season of Discovery, along with similar tools for Wrath Classic and Dragonfligh
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Amirdrassil during the week of January 23rd using data from Warcraft Logs. It provides statistics for the 95th percentile and overall results to give a perspective on class balance for Dragonflight Season 3. However, it also acknowledges the limitations and biases in interpreting the data, such as the stronger specs being played more frequently.
John Barrymore January 30, 2024 4 minutes
Step back in time and experience where it all began with the release of the original Warcraft games on Battle.net. Warcraft: Orcs and Humans and Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness are now available for purchase, giving fans a chance to relive the real-time strategy battles that started the Warcraft saga. Command armies, conquer enemies, and defend Azeroth in these classic games that shaped the Warcraft universe.
John Barrymore January 24, 2024 2 minutes
Blizzard has released hotfixes addressing various issues in World of Warcraft, including nerfs to Murazond's Rise and a fixed bug with Demonology's Imps. The hotfixes also include adjustments to Paladin and Warlock abilities, as well as changes to Mythic+ dungeons and PvP.