Fast Facts
Name:
World of Warcraft
Acronym:
WoW
Developer:
Blizzard
Publisher:
Blizzard/Activision
Release Date:
11/23/04
Country:
USA
Genre:
RPG
ESRB Rating:
Teen

Community

Features on our community.

20 Nov 2009 12:00
News

World of Warcraft: Trading Card Game will be previewing 'Scourgewar', the next expansion due out on November 24th. Prizes will be offered to those taking advantage of the preview. Read on!

18 Nov 2009 12:00
News

World of Warcraft players have a new expanded piece of lore to enjoy: The legendary weapon, Shadowmourne. Find out more about Shadowmourne after the jump.

16 Nov 2009 12:00
Editorials

Jim Moreno shares his list of the five most crucial tools for any MMORPG to support roleplaying.

13 Nov 2009 12:00
Interviews

Mega-MMO World of Warcraft turns five this month, and to celebrate, our sister site The Escapist sat down with Blizzard's VP of Game Design, WoW mastermind Rob Pardo to chat about the lessons they've learned, the mistakes they've made, and how they'd like to beat themselves at their own game.

13 Nov 2009 12:00
News

Merry Merloc? Hmmm... Blizzard has announced the inaugural Holiday Greeting Card contest based on Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft. Supplied with a template, fans are free to let their inner artist fly. Grab the particulars by clicking below.

10 Nov 2009 12:00
News

MMOZine Issue 16, the free digital MMORPG magazine from GamerZines, is now available for downloading.

As we have an exclusive review for the last ever patch for the current World of Warcraft expansion - Fall of the Lich King! Plus there's a World of Warcraft feature inside as the giant MMO comes up to its 5th year anniversary. We also have previews for LOTRO: Siege of Mirkwood and EVE Online: Dominion as well as reviews for Cities XL and Fallen Earth. Enjoy!

5 Nov 2009 12:00
News

Blizzard has introduced World of Warcraft players to the mystical world of microtransactions with its new pet shop. Players can purchase a Pandaren Monk or Lil K.T. for $10.00 each. Keep reading!

3 Nov 2009 12:00
News

World of Warcraft will be celebrating its fifth anniversary and will be giving away lots of nifty stuff in thanks to its fans and players. Find out -what- by clicking below.

2 Nov 2009 12:00
Editorials

Jim Moreno finishes his look at how to RP using magic with some handy links from around the web.

29 Oct 2009 12:00
News

World of Warcraft players wishing to change their character's race have a new service to accomplish this rather delicate operation. *g* Additionally, a new dungeon system has been announced. Read on!

26 Oct 2009 12:00
News

Think you've got what it takes to answer all ten questions about the World of Warcraft in-game holiday of Hallow's End? If you do, you'll get a shot at winning Grunty, the Murloc Space Marine pet given to BlizzCon attendees!

23 Oct 2009 12:00
Interviews

Canadian artist, LIGHTS, is fast becoming a tour de force on the music scene. Yet she's not just gifted musically. LIGHTS is an avid World of Warcraft player, sporting a level 80 Draenei Death Knight. Find out more about LIGHTS, her music and her WoW passion after the jump.

Network Announcements

Folks purchasing the new 2010 MMO Calendar will directly benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital. MMO developers including Turbine, Blizzard and Funcom have all contributed artwork to make this one of the hottest calendars on the market. Read on and MAKE A DIFFERENCE in a child's life!

20 Oct 2009 12:00
News

World of Warcraft developers will be hosting a chat via Twitter on Thursday, October 22, 2009. The chat is set to begin at 3:00 pm PST. Find out how to get involved by clicking below.

News

World of Warcraft players with a sadistic need to make baby murlocs cry can do so by purchasing gold or using a power leveling service. *sniffles* Read on!

19 Oct 2009 12:00
Editorials

In this week's RoleCraft, Jim Moreno looks at the actual act of casting the spell itself.

18 Oct 2009 12:00
News

Hallow's End has arrived on World of Warcraft servers, an event celebrated by Horde and Alliance both. Find out what awaits the intrepid traveler by clicking 'read more'.

16 Oct 2009 12:00
News

World of Warcraft players now have an opportunity to participate in a new Vivox creation to assist with PUGs, chat and for connecting to other players. Find out more about Puggable.com after the jump.

14 Oct 2009 12:00
News

According to MTV Movie Blogs, World of Warcraft movie director Sam Raimi let loose that Robert Rodat will be writing the screenplay. Rodat is best known for the screenplay for the Oscar winning Saving Private Ryan. Read more!

News

World of Warcraft players can participate in this year's pumpkin carving contest and immortalize (at least until Halloween) their favorite Azeroth scenes (or one of those other Blizzard games). Find out more after the jump.

13 Oct 2009 12:00
News

World of Warcraft players looking for a unique ale vessel will be pleased with Taverncraft's latest stein release, Dragonflights. Check out the gorgeous photos and find out where to get yours after the jump.

8 Oct 2009 12:00
News

Queen Sylvanas Windrunner & Lady Jaina Proudmoore will make their appearances in the upcoming v3.3 World of Warcraft patch that will bring the Icecrown Citadel to all servers. Find out about these two powerful women by clicking below.

News

Game patch 3.3 will introduce World of Warcraft players to newly designed Tier 10 armor sets. Get a sneak peek at the Druid, Hunter, Warrior and Death Knight armors after the jump.

5 Oct 2009 12:00
Editorials

In this week's RoleCraft, we'll look at how a spellcaster puts their magic to good use in the world of roleplay.

1 Oct 2009 12:00
News

World of Warcraft players will have a new 5-player dungeon to explore with the advent of Icecrown Citadel: The Frozen Halls. Grab a small preview and the link to the official page by clicking 'read more'.

News

World of Warcraft players who have yet to uncover...or uncork...all those tasty happenings during this year's Brewfest will have more time to do so! Blizzard has opted to continue the Brewfest until October 5th. Check it out!

21 Sep 2009 12:00
News

Imbibers rejoice at the arrival of the World of Warcraft Brewfest! The annual event will run from September 20th-October 4th. Grab the details after the jump.

Editorials

This week in RoleCraft, we look at how players can work the mystical arts of magic into their RP.

18 Sep 2009 12:00
News

Casey Schreiner is back from vacation, which means it's time for The MMO Report: Thursday, September 17th

This week on The MMO Report we'll tell you about how a Russian Priest is trying to get his church to make a faith-based MMO, how EVE Online is not only expanding their game, but also adding a console MMO-FPS into the mix, and the new World of Warcraft zone that will be totally underwater.

8 Sep 2009 12:00
Editorials

Jim Moreno looks at how roleplayers can create a character who is in the military.

6 Sep 2009 12:00
News

The most popular World of Warcraft netcast The Instance #161 is now online for your listening pleasure.

Listen to Scott Johnson and RandyDeluxe discuss the issues that matter most to players, including breaking news, in depth tips and strategies, and general commentary regarding the business of MMO's, Blizzard, and the game we all love to play.

4 Sep 2009 12:00
News

World of Warcraft players dissatisfied with their 'toon's faction now have the opportunity to switch sides thanks to a new Blizzard service. Grab a few details after the jump.

24 Aug 2009 12:00
Editorials

Felicia Day's MMOG-focused comedy series is great at getting laughs, but can it also teach us things about roleplaying in online worlds?

22 Aug 2009 12:00
Event Reports

Cataclysm's Worgen get in touch with their wild side.

News

Just few days after MMO-Champion.com leaked World of Warcraft expansion information, Blizzard launched today a full fledged Cataclysm expansion site brimming with features list, lore, screenshots, new player races insights and videos. Details after the jump!