Tag World of Warcraft

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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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.
John Barrymore January 22, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides an overview of the upcoming events and updates in World of Warcraft. From the Season of Discovery Phase 2 to signing up for the Arena World Championship and Mythic Dungeon International, this post covers all the important news and events happening in the game this week.
John Barrymore December 19, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard has unveiled their 2024 roadmap for World of Warcraft, featuring upcoming patches and content updates. The roadmap includes Patch 10.2.6, Patch 10.2.7, and the first content updates for the War Within expansion. The WoW Team expresses their gratitude to the community and promises to deliver more magic and fun in the future.
John Barrymore December 18, 2023 7 minutes
Blizzard has unveiled a sneak peek at the new Hero Talents feature coming in the next World of Warcraft expansion. Hero Talents are a form of character progression that introduces new powers and class fantasies for each specialization. Players will be able to choose from three Hero Talent trees and customize their gameplay experience.
John Barrymore November 26, 2023 3 minutes
In a video interview, the General Manager and Executive Producer of World of Warcraft discuss the future of the game, including plans for Marvel Cinematic Universe-style expansions and potentially even movies. The team is committed to telling an epic, multi-expansion story that will tie together the mysteries of the Warcraft universe and ensure that players can jump in at any time. They are also focused on maintaining a regular content cadence and exploring new ways to engage players in-between
John Barrymore November 16, 2023 6 minutes
Celebrate the 19th Anniversary of World of Warcraft with special rewards and activities! Log in between now and December 7th to earn the WoW's 19th Anniversary achievement and receive a special Anniversary Gift Package, featuring the Lil' Frostwing pet. Join the festivities in the Caverns of Time and take on classic bosses for loot and Timewarped Badges.
John Barrymore November 12, 2023 3 minutes
In this blog post, the author interviews voice actor Andrew Russell, known for his role as Kalecgos in World of Warcraft. Andrew discusses his career, his love for gaming, and his experience working on Blizzard games. He also shares his passion for playing Kalecgos and his excitement for future expansions.
John Barrymore November 10, 2023 3 minutes
The latest update to World of Warcraft Classic's Public Test Realm introduces Patch 1.15.0, including information on the upcoming Season of Discovery. The patch includes UI adjustments, bug fixes, and new features such as enemy castbars and debuff duration display on the default enemy unit frame.
John Barrymore November 06, 2023 2 minutes
This week in WoW, Blizzard shares the latest news and upcoming events, including new public events, building renown with the Dream Wardens, and a new raid. Join the Special BlizzCon 2023 Q&A for World of Warcraft and WoW Classic. Stay updated on all the happenings in the official World of Warcraft news site.
John Barrymore November 06, 2023 4 minutes
The next World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within, will feature Xal'atath as the Harbinger and Alleria Windrunner as her chief rival. Xal'atath, freed from the blade that trapped her, seeks to bring forth a new dark legacy with the help of the nerubians of Azj-Kahet. Alleria, a void hunter, must confront the maddening call of the Void while hunting down Xal'atath, leading to a unique rivalry that will define the nature of this new conflict.
John Barrymore November 06, 2023 3 minutes
The blog post discusses the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within, and the addition of dynamic flying for Druids in their Flight Form. The developer confirms that players will be able to seamlessly switch between dynamic and static flight styles, enhancing the gameplay experience.