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World of Warcraft fans celebrate the life of Peter Cullen, the voice actor for the MMORPG’s 2001 trailer
It’s been a pretty tough week for fans of beloved celebrities, with the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. Amid the news was another impactful loss, that of Peter Cullen. Cullen passed away at the age of 85 in California after a long and fruitful career as a voice actor. He was most famous for...
The Daily Grind: What’s the right number of buttons for an MMO hotbar?
There’s no right answer here, and we’re not judging you. I’ve played everything from super simple MMOs that didn’t even have a formal skill bar to small bars like Guild Wars to MMOs like LOTRO, World of Warcraft, and Star Wars Galaxies with many rows of skills and usually a backup tier full of...
Xbox Is Reportedly Pitching Multiple Game Adapations To Hollywood In A 'Bulk Studio Deal'
The likes of Halo, World of Warcraft and Elder Scrolls said to be involved. It sounds Xbox is very, very interested in getting back into the world of TV and movies in a big way, as a new report suggest they're pitching game adapations to various studios in what's being called a "bulk studio deal"....
WoW Factor: Yes, there really is too much to do in World of Warcraft Midnight
I’ve just returned to World of Warcraft after letting my sub lapse for about two months. I had done everything I wanted to do in season one, but now that the Curse of Ula’tek patch and season two are here, it’s back to Azeroth’s voidy shores. I have to say it has been an incredibly […]
Hearthstone's new Azeroth's Most Wanted card set lets you add some notorious criminals to your collection
Despite the many heroes in World of Warcraft's storied history, we can't forget the numerous criminals. And that's something Hearthstone is looking to celebrate (if that’s the right word) in the new Azeroth's Most Wanted Class Set, which introduces cards for the Rogue, Warlock, Priest and Warrior....
New World of Warcraft Midnight patch notes bring buffs aplenty as Blizzard's "broad" class updates continue
Blizzard delivers on its class tuning promise for Curse of Ula’tek, with wide-ranging buffs in its latest World of Warcraft patch notes.
LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at LOTRO’s Shadows of Angmar
When Lord of the Rings Online came onto the scene in 2007, the community couldn’t have been more primed for it. It was a perfect time for both MMORPGs — which were riding high off of the success of World of Warcraft and others — and for Tolkien fans, who were still enthralled in the […]
World of Warcraft kicks off Midnight Season 2 with the new Venomous Abyss Raid
Last week’s release of World of Warcraft Update 12.1: Curse of Ula’tek marked the start of the countdown to this week’s debut of Midnight Season 2. Now Season 2 is live, starting with the unlocking of the Tidebound Grotto lair (on world difficulty), the Altar of Fangs dungeon, a new dungeon...
Perfect Ten: The 10 MMORPG expansions from 2004
It was the year of World of Warcraft, City of Heroes, EverQuest II, and Neocron 2. Wait, I probably shouldn’t have ended with that last one. Anyway, 2004 was a landmark year for the MMORPG industry that forever changed the landscape. Yet it was also a year of MMO expansions, as the first couple...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 576: Peering into the future of MMOs
Justin and Bree discuss SWTOR 8.0, World of Warcraft Curse of Ula'tek, Amazon sending Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty home, Soul's Remnant, and quarterly financials for NCsoft, Nexon, Kakao, Pearl Abyss, and Roblox, with adventures in LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, SWG Legends, and Stars Reach, plus a...
WoW Classic players gang up to ban infamous PvP slayer on Twitch, immediately regret it after realizing they no longer know where in the MMO he's hiding
World of Warcraft players enjoying Blizzard's Classic edition have been plagued by one very infamous PvP legend for a good couple of years now – but it turns out that banning him on Twitch wasn't the way to go, frustrations be damned. If you've not heard of Redridgeguy, he might just stand as the...
Gamers in Ireland and the UK can get their hands on free items in World of Warcraft from McDonald’s
It might sound like the most American thing on the planet, going to McDonald’s to get some in-game goodies, but no, this promotion being run by Xbox and the fast food mega-giant is specifically for our friends in the UK and Ireland: Side Missions are back once again. For those who aren’t familiar,...
10 tips from a World of Warcraft art lead for getting started creating amazing houses in WoW
Make your house a home with advice from Blizzard artist Jay Huang.
Brand-New World of Warcraft Release is One of a Kind, But There's a Catch
World of Warcraft dataminers found a new, one-of-a-kind release coming to the game soon, but it's not for everyone. With the release of update 12.1, called Curse of Ula'tek, World of Warcraft added a new zone, new activities, quests, gear, and plenty of collectibles. The game's Curse of Ula'tek...
Brand-New World of Warcraft Release is One of a Kind, But There's a Catch
Datamines indicate that World of Warcraft is soon getting a new unique release, but there's a major catch players should be aware of.
Game’s haunted: World of Warcraft might be playing your characters for you if you disconnect
We’ve all heard and experienced strange bugs that pop up in MMORPGs, but this may be one of the odder stories of a strange digital slip-up. Following the release of this past week’s Patch 12.1 for World of Warcraft, players are reporting incidences where their friends characters persist online...
Halo, Forza and World of Warcraft In-Game Rewards Coming to McDonald's, Celebrating Xbox 25th Anniversary
McDonald's is partnering with Xbox to offer in-game rewards for the console brand's six most recognizable gaming franchises, including Halo, Fallout, Forza and World of Warcraft. Whether you play Candy Crush Saga or Overwatch, McDonald's is offering digital items to customers in the UK and Ireland...
Halo, Forza and World of Warcraft In-Game Rewards Coming to McDonald's, Celebrating Xbox 25th Anniversary
McDonald's is partnering with Xbox to offer in-game rewards for the console brand's six most recognizable gaming franchises, including Halo, Fallout, Forza and World of Warcraft.
Strange World of Warcraft 12.1 Bug Could Be Blizzard Testing a New Feature
World of Warcraft players have spotted a new, very strange bug in the 12.1 Curse of Ula'tek update, but it might be Blizzard testing a new feature rather than a glitch. World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion entered a new season with the release of the Curse of Ula'tek update, adding new content...
Strange World of Warcraft 12.1 Bug Could Be Blizzard Testing a New Feature
World of Warcraft players find a new, very strange bug in the 12.1 update titled Curse of Ula'tek, but it may be a new feature in disguise.
Blizzard pulls out the nerf hammer for new World of Warcraft Midnight Season 2 class tuning
New World of Warcraft Midnight patch notes confirm Season 2 balance changes, including Death Knight, Demon Hunter, Mage, and Priest nerfs. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Blizzard pulls out the nerf hammer for new World of Warcraft Midnight Season 2 class tuning
Blizzard pulls out the nerf hammer for new World of Warcraft Midnight Season 2 class tuning
New World of Warcraft Midnight patch notes confirm Season 2 balance changes, including Death Knight, Demon Hunter, Mage, and Priest nerfs.
World of Warcraft yanks rare mount from players who paid others to earn it for them
Blizzard is pulling the Mythic L’ura mount from WoW accounts tied to boosting, evne ones paid for in gold.
World Of Warcraft Players Claim Their Characters Keep Fighting Bosses On Their Own After Disconnecting
'Suuuper weird'
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