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November 13 marked the release of Wrath of the Lich King, the second expansion of World of Warcraft, and, in true Blizzard style, it was a night to remember. Players gathered at various locations around the world to enjoy the special midnight openings held for the release, and, thanks to them, it was a wonderful success!
If you were not able to attend the event in Europe, check out our video to have a little taste of what it was like!
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Banished from Kalimdor long ago for their use of arcane magic, the forebears of the high elves sailed to the Eastern Kingdoms and made landfall on the shores of Lordaeron. As the elves headed farther inland, they were drawn to the verdant woods of the north, which resembled the elves' former homeland. The native forest trolls of the Amani empire fought the elves' advance to no avail. Unable to overcome the elves' arcane magic, the Amani were driven south, and the triumphant elves founded their kingdom of Quel'Thalas on land that had belonged to the Amani for millennia.
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Celebrated by both the Horde and the Alliance, the Brewfest is a time to enjoy the fermented fruits of the harvest: pretzels, cheese, and booze! The competing breweries Thunderbrew, Barleybrew, and the Ogres, all come together outside of all the major cities in a bid to outdo each other with their special ales, meads, and beers. Brave adventurers are invited to sit back, take a pull, and sample the finest wares these brewers have to offer! |
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The exact origins of "Lament of the Highborne" have been lost to antiquity. Certainly the melody pre-dates the War of the Ancients, in which the song served as a lament for the fallen: a tribute to their steadfast bravery against overwhelming odds. Millennia later, the high elves of Quel'Thalas sang the lament, largely unaltered, in the Troll Wars. Here, too, the elves ultimately proved victorious, but they would not remain so. A plague of undeath swept through the human nation of Lordaeron in the Third War and converted many citizens into mindless undead minions of the Lich King. This army--the Scourge--invaded elven lands and decimated the populace, some of whom were raised into undeath and forced to join the Scourge.
As leader of the last elven defenders of Quel’Thalas, Sylvanas Windrunner suffered a terrible fate: her spirit was ripped from her body and transformed into a banshee. When the Lich King's power faltered, however, she and other undead were freed of Scourge control. She has since reclaimed her body and become queen of these undead rebels, the Forsaken. Although her heart is full of bitterness, she cannot forget the people she once loved...
Thalassian Version:
Anar'alah, anar'alah belore,
Sin'dorei,
Shindu fallah na.
Sin'dorei,
Anar'alah,
Shindu sin'dorei,
Shindu fallah na.
Sin'dorei,
Anar'alah belore.
Shindu sin'dorei,
Shindu fallah na.
Sin'dorei,
Anar'alah belore,
Belore.
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Loosely translated version:
By the light, by the light of the sun,
Children of the blood,
Our enemies are breaking through.
Children of the blood,
By the light,
Failing children of the blood,
They are breaking through.
O children of the blood,
By the light of the sun.
Failing children of the blood,
They are breaking through.
O children of the blood,
By the light of the sun,
The sun.
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Relive the revelry of BlizzCon 2007, or experience it for the first time, with our new video trailer of the event. This video captures the sensory impressions and experiences of being at BlizzCon as well as the atmosphere of fun and camaraderie that was the true lifeblood of the show.
The trailer is available to view now in streaming Flash format, as well as in a downloadable, high-definition DivX version.
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Having leveled past their previous name -- Level 60 Elite Tauren Chieftain -- the crunching chords and pounding war drums of the newly dubbed Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain will once again be echoing throughout the Anaheim Convention Center's main arena at BlizzCon 2007. Exclusive to BlizzCon attendees, the concert will start at 7:30pm on Saturday, August 4, preceding the other live entertainment that evening. Get there early because seating will be first-come, first-pwned.
For those who can't wait to catch another glimpse of the band in action, we've just posted the new video for their hit song "I Am Murloc," as well as the .mp3 of the song for your listening pleasure. Prepare to be musically face-melted.
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The Temple of Karabor was the center of draenei worship until its priests were slaughtered by demonically corrupted orcs. In the massacre's aftermath, the warlocks of the Shadow Council seized the structure and gave it a new name: the Black Temple.
When the Alliance invaded Draenor after the Second War, the orc shaman Ner'zhul hastily opened several dimensional portals in order to escape. The resulting magical backlash ripped the world apart. Drawn by these portals, the pit lord Magtheridon arrived in what had come to be known as Outland and took the temple as his seat of power.
His dominion over Outland remained unchallenged until the arrival of Illidan the Betrayer. The pit lord proved no match for the wielder of the Twin Blades of Azzinoth. Today Illidan occupies the temple, awaiting any and all who would challenge his rule.
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Watch a segment of the hardest-hitting news network in Azeroth, the Gnomeregan Gnews Gnetwork! This comedic look at some of the mysteries of Outland, complete with commercials, can be streamed in Flash or downloaded in high-quality DivX format.
Since 2004, the award-winning* Gnomeregan Gnews Gnetwork has been tireless in their journalistic quest to bring you the most important news affecting the world of Warcraft. This time, they turn their attention to the goings-on in some place called "Outland." Join the intrepid reporters of the Gnomeregan Gnews Gnetwork as they investigate the seemingly endless battle at the Dark Portal, the mysterious depletion of Zangarmarsh, and the source of a foul odor emanating from Shattrath's Lower City…
*2004, 2006: Best Show Starting with a Silent Letter (News or Comedy), Azeroth Media Awards
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On the blasted world of Outland, within the heart of Hellfire Peninsula stands Hellfire Citadel, a nearly impenetrable bastion that served as the Horde's base of operations throughout the First and Second Wars. For years, this gargantuan fortress was thought to be abandoned – until the recent discovery that marauding bands of fel orcs have made Hellfire Citadel their home. Though the origins of this particularly savage breed present something of a mystery, what's more disconcerting is that the numbers of these fel orcs seem to be growing...
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What do you get the blood elf who has everything? This Valentine's Day, make it an epic jewel! Yes, the industrial empires of Azeroth aren't about to let anyone escape the relentless marketing campai- er, bloom of true love associated with this time of year! Take a look at this new commercial but be warned that you may be struck by a sudden impulse to spend all the gold you've saved for your epic mount.
Check out the World of Warcraft Valentine's Day Commercial.
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On the eve of January 16, players eagerly waited in line to be the first to get their copies of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade and to enter the shattered realm of Outland. Wendy Breezy and the intrepid Gnomeregan Gnews Gnetwork crew reported on-site for this important event, as thousands upon thousands of players readied themselves for the reopening of the Dark Portal.
Part I (World) shows the events of the Midnight Openings across the world. Part II (Europe) is an extended view of the events of the midnight openings in Europe not seen in Part I. You can view Part II with the European openings.
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Date added: 2nd February 2007
Format: DivX PC and Mac
Requires: DivX for PC or DivX for MAC
Size: 54 MB (Part I) 35 MB (Part II) PC and Mac
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The time has arrived. The Dark Portal has opened. Adventurers from Azeroth are now bound for the new horizons of Outland. Are you prepared?
Check out the gameplay trailer for World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.
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The time is almost upon us. In Azeroth and beyond, the powers that be are preparing for the coming of a new age of chaos, a catastrophe many foresaw but few believed in. New alliances are forged while old hatreds continue to persist. And beyond the Dark Portal, an ancient enemy is awaiting the final showdown, the battle that will change the face of the world... forever.
Check out the introduction cinematic for World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.
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With the thundering of the Drums of War, players can now battle for strategic objectives in Silithus and in the Eastern Plaguelands. In this gameplay trailer, watch as players battle it out for control of the Eastern Plaguelands and for the benefits that come therein.
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One of the most exciting new features of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade will be the introduction of a new kind of mount that will provide players with unprecedented freedom to explore the world of Outland from an entirely new perspective.
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Welcome to the greatest show on Azeroth! Amaze at the wonders that the Darkmoon Faire has uncovered in this vast and mysterious world! Check out this latest gameplay trailer of the Darkmoon Faire, one of the many recurring in-game events of World of Warcraft.
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We have released a new E3 trailer for World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. Explore new lands, fight new enemies, and conquer the undiscovered realms of Outland. See the Draenei and the Blood Elves join forces with Alliance and Horde, ready to raise the bar in the bitter struggle for dominance over the World of Warcraft. Download the new Burning Crusade gameplay trailer now!
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If all your hopes and aspirations turned to ash, what would you do to save them? Whom would you betray; how much would you sacrifice? If evil offered you a deal in your hour of need, would you accept... even if it meant selling your soul? The floating necropolis Naxxramas will make its return to Azeroth - and with it the dread lich Kel'Thuzad. Check out the origins of the cursed necropolis Naxxramas in this new gameplay trailer of the upcoming high level raid dungeon!
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Something sinister dwells within Ahn'Qiraj, something that gave pause even to the mighty dragons when they led the night elven forces into the heart of the qiraji empire during the War of the Shifting Sands. For one thousand years, the magic barrier around the ancient fortress city has contained this threat; now, the fate of Kalimdor and all of Azeroth lies in the hands of the mortal races. Watch an enormous group of heroes, from both the Alliance and the Horde, gather before the Scarab Wall to face the coming darkness as one, in this new gameplay trailer featuring footage of the opening of the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj.
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The Black Dragonflight. The mere mention of its name is enough to strike fear in the hearts of even the bravest adventurers. The cunning black dragon and undisputed ruler of his flight, Nefarian, has begun to unfold the final stages of his sinister plan to lead his army to supremacy over all the races of Azeroth. Now, watch a courageous band of heroes challenge Nefarian in his own sanctum at the very height of Blackrock Spire in this latest gameplay trailer of Blackwing Lair!
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Witness the unending bloodfeud between the Alliance and Horde come to brutal confrontation in this gameplay trailer featuring the newest addition to the PvP Battlegrounds. See the frantic race for control of the resource-rich Arathi Basin fuel the vicious enmity as both sides struggle to gain dominance. Charge into the heart of the battle, who needs a "/truce" command?!
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This new gameplay trailer features a group of adventurers exploring the long forgotten city of Zul'Gurub. What ancient, unspeakable evil awaits our heroes as they move deeper and deeper into the trolls' cursed sanctuary? Download the trailer and see for yourself…
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