Do You Recognize These Scenic Places in World of Warcraft?
Regardless of which World of Warcraft expansion is your favorite, there’s no denying that each and every expansion created was full of picturesque scenery. WoW is, hands down, one of the most visually stunning games ever created.
Patch 8.2.5 Ends the Battle for Azeroth War Campaign Predictably
WoW 8.2.5 patch went live September 24, and addresses several things like WoW’s 15th Anniversary event, announcing the return of Recruit a Friend, updating the character models for Goblins and Worgens, and the addition of Firelands as a Timewalking raid. But have other concerns: Sylvanas.
Updated Crash Course: How to Play World of Warcraft
There are dozens of forums, websites and Youtube videos dedicated to World of Warcraft. And yet, most of them don't answer some very simple questions. Oftentimes, you're forced to sift through tons of data not relevant to what you're looking for, having to listen to someone explain something horribly.
Has World of Warcraft Lost Its "Wow" Factor?
After playing World of Warcraft for 14 years, Battle for Azeroth is the first expansion where I took a break from the game for more than two weeks. Did “Battle for Azeroth” kill World of Warcraft?
A Warcraft Crush
How did I even get here?
Your smile, so sweet, it cripples me--
kills me every time I see it.
Your laugh brings me to my knees
But you can't hear my psychic scream
Begging for you to give me release
To return my affection.
But I remain silenced.
Pop Quiz: How Well Do You Know World of Warcraft Lore?
World of Warcraft is one of those games that just immerses you into a beautiful fantasy world of magic and mayhem.
WoW is not your typical MMORPG. The lore that was created to build the world…of Warcraft is incredibly detailed and vibrant. And almost everyone who plays WoW thinks they know everything about the game. Do you? Test your might!
It’s Time For Blizzard Entertainment to Leave Activision
Activision Blizzard had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad 2018 despite reporting record profits. Sadly, 2019 is not shaping up to be better. Almost every move Activision Blizzard made in 2018 was a misstep. To sum up the damage:
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BlizzCon 2018, reveals a beloved franchise, Diablo is going mobile with Diablo: Immortal, causing outrage and a petition signed by 45,000 to cancel the project
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August 2018, released latest World of Warcraft expansion, Battle for Azeroth, widely held as a step backwards from Legion.
UPDATE: World of Warcraft Streamer, Elvine Arrested, Released on Bail
Elvine was just one among 169 people arrested “during an 11-day investigation into human trafficking throughout metro Atlanta leading up to the Super Bowl.” The goal of investigations such as Operation Interception is to, “rescue any children or young adults.” Elvine was charged with using a computer service (the Whisper app) to seduce, solicit, lure or entice a child to commit an illegal act, which is a felony offense.
World of Warcraft Streamer, Elvine Arrested with 20 Others
Elvine and 20 others were arrested in an undercover Super Bowl sex-crimes operation.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation conducted an undercover investigation ending in the arrest of 21 people over five days for child pornography and sex trafficking crimes. The GBI issued a press release.
Another Long-time Blizzard Employee Exits Activision Blizzard
World of Warcraft’s in-game cinematic director, Terran Gregory writes a heart-wrenching good-bye to a very dear friend and close work colleague, being careful not to reveal the person’s name.
Activision Blizzard CFO, Spencer Neumann Terminated
What does this mean for Blizzard’s falling numbers?
On December 31, 2018, Activision Blizzard announced that Chief Financial Officer, Spencer Neumann had been placed on paid leave and intended to terminate his contract if he could not demonstrate why he should keep his job. Although Activision Blizzard says Neumann’s termination had nothing to do with falling declining share value, he was replaced with Activision Blizzard veteran Dennis Durkin.
Blizzard's Tom Chilton is Working on Something HUGE!
Tom Chilton headed Blizzard’s World of Warcraft for 13 years. For two years, he’s been leading a super secret project that is drastically different from anything Blizzard has ever done.
Speaking with GamesBeat, J. Allen Brack, Blizzard Entertainment’s new president, told Dean Takahashi that Chilton is working on a passion project. From the sounds of it, this project has been in the works for a very long time. “He and I started up a new project that was not something like Blizzard has ever done before.”
World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth is All About Girl Power
Regardless of which Warbringers' episode was your favorite, there's one thing that's certain: Battle for Azeroth is about powerful women.
World of Warcraft's in-game lore has focused primarily on Azeroth's kings and male leaders with female protagonists being side quests and intermissions. But Legion began focusing more on its female leaders. From the Loa telling Warchief Vol'jin to choose Sylvanas "The Banshee Queen" Windrunner as his predecessor to her sister Alleria Windrunner harnessing The Void, Legion set the stage for Azeroth's female leaders to be at the forefront.