Blizzard Entertainment is proud to present the Burning Crusade Collector's Edition, a premium version of the upcoming expansion to World of Warcraft. Once you pick up this beautifully packaged box, you might be tempted to leave it unopened for posterity – it certainly doubles nicely as a trophy commemorating your journey through the Dark Portal. However, doing so is not recommended, as you'd be depriving yourself of an overabundant load of Burning Crusade loot. Here's what you should expect to find inside:

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Behind-the-Scenes DVD

Burning Crusade Behind-the-Scenes DVD Trailer
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ore than five hours of exclusive content is packed into the Burning Crusade Collector's Edition Behind the Scenes DVD. In-depth featurettes cover many different aspects of the game's design and contain commentary from more than thirty members of the World of Warcraft development team; including Chris Metzen, vice president of creative development, and lead designers Jeff Kaplan and Tom Chilton. Learn about the process of designing and integrating the two new races, Blood Elves and Draenei, as well as the entire new continent of Outland, into the existing world and lore of World of Warcraft..These featurettes include exclusive stills of artwork, gameplay videos, and interviews with Burning Crusade developers, all accompanied by the Burning Crusade soundtrack.

The DVD also includes a feature on BlizzCon 2005, the gaming convention Blizzard Entertainment hosted in Anaheim, CA. Among the highlights are the often-discussed developer panels – now, even if you couldn't make it to the show, you can watch them all from the comfort of your living room. Also in the BlizzCon section, you will find a video of the memorable closing show by Level 60 Elite Tauren Chieftain, and a slideshow of the costume contest.

Lastly, the full-length cinematic intro of The Burning Crusade appears in the trailers section, along with 11 other developer and player-created trailers. Inquisitive viewers might also find a few hidden surprises on the DVD. Watch a 60-second trailer for the Burning Crusade Behind the Scenes DVD here.

The Art of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Hardcover Art Book

his book would look great on its own, or sitting next to the original The Art of World of Warcraft on your coffee table. The Art of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is a hardcover gem with glossy full-color pages filled with vibrant and fantastical art from The Burning Crusade, including numerous pieces of previously unreleased art.





Exclusive In-Game Pet: Netherwhelp

ou'll be the envy of all non-Collector's Edition-owning players you encounter as you roam the environments of Outland and Azeroth with this exclusive, eye-catching pet, the Netherwhelp. As with the original World of Warcraft Collector's Edition exclusive pets, every character played from the Collector's Edition Burning Crusade account can enjoy the company of a new flying friend. The lovable little scamp is actually a baby Nether Drake, an infant version of one of the new flying mounts available in Outland.


2 World of Warcraft Trading Card Game Starter Packs, plus Exclusive Cards

orld of Warcraft Trading Card Game (TCG) newcomers and experts alike will benefit from the TCG offerings in the Collector's Edition. What you'll receive are two starter packs – one to keep and one to share with a friend (or not) – as well as three exclusive tournament-legal cards to incorporate in your decks or trade with other World of Warcraft TCG players. Speaking of the World of Warcraft TCG, be sure to read the deckbuilding guide provided elsewhere in this edition of the World of Warcraft Insider for tips on how to make the most of your cards.

Map of Outland Mousepad

utland is a big place, and it can be easy to take a wrong turn at Zangarmarsh…but one glance down at your Map of Outland Mouse pad will set you straight without having to ask for directions. The mouse pad depicts the entire new continent of Outland with the same beautifully detailed art as depicted in-game.





World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Soundtrack CD

ere is the full track listing for the incredible new Burning Crusade soundtrack, a symphonic journey through the farthest reaches of the Warcraft universe.

  1. The Burning Legion (Main Title) 3:58
  2. Shards of the Exodar 4:38
  3. The Sin'dorei 6:39
  4. The Dark Portal (Cinematic Intro) 2:57
  5. Origins 4:23
  6. Bloodmyst 4:16
  7. Wastelands 4:13
  8. Caverns of Time – The Battle of Mount Hyjal 2:30
  9. Azuremyst Isle 2:42
  10. Silvermoon City 2:11
  11. Netherstorm 4:20
  12. Caverns of Time – The Escape from Durnholde 4:28
  13. Outland Suite 2:44
  14. The Tower of Karazhan 4:15
  15. Illidan 3:10
  16. Caverns of Time – Opening of the Dark Portal 2:38
  17. Hellfire 1:59
  18. The Gates of Ahn'Qiraj (Exclusive Track) 4:00
  19. Shadow of the Necropolis (Exclusive Track) 4:22
  20. Taverns (Exclusive Track) 4:26
  21. Lament of the Highborne (Exclusive Track) 2:57

  • Total Running Time: 77:46

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade on both CD and DVD

he sheer amount of content in the Collector's Edition might cause you to momentarily forget that it also contains an actual copy of The Burning Crusade! Unlike the standard edition, the Collector's Edition will include the game in both CD and DVD formats.

The street date of the World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Collector's Edition (and standard edition) is January 16, 2006. Supplies are limited, and this collector's edition will never be re-released, so be sure to secure your copy as soon as possible.

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