If you've considered ordering custom guild apparel such as t-shirts, hoodies, etc. for your guild or group of friends, now is the perfect time. "Raid packs" are now available, meaning that if you order six or more items from Warcraft.SwagDog.
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As the clocked ticked over from November 12 to November 13, players gathered throughout Europe to participate in the many midnight openings we had to celebrate the launch of Wrath of the Lich King. It was truly a night to remember and, in order to share these memories with all of you, we have just published our Wrath of the Lich King European Launch video! Take a moment to check it out.
Blizzard Store is still open for ordering. However, the deliveries will be on hold from December 30th to January 5th. We wish you happy holidays!
We are pleased to announce that Blizzard Entertainment corporate website is now available in Russian. You will find at http://eu.blizzard.com/ru our latest news, official press releases, employment opportunities, contact information, reviews, company profile and much more. Welcome!
Since the launch of Wrath of the Lich King last month, millions of players around the world have stormed the shores of Borean Tundra and Howling Fjord. In fact, more than 4 million copies of the new expansion were sold in the first month of release – a new record for PC-game sales.
To go along with that record, World of Warcraft's global community has now grown to more than 11.5 million subscribers. Read more about these latest achievements in the official press release, and from all of us at Blizzard Entertainment, happy holidays, thank you for taking World of Warcraft to new heights, and enjoy your time in Northrend!
Account security is very important to us. As we have recently seen a rise in the number of compromised World of Warcraft accounts, we recommend you to take a few moments to read these tips to help protect your privacy and ensure your security.
Last days to think about your Christmas presents! Blizzard Store goes on holidays from December 24th, 2008 to January 4th, 2009.
You have until December 23th, inclusive, to purchase Blizzard-themed gifts and gadgets: from t-shirts, caps and books through to action figures and board games. You can buy boxed copies of World of Warcraft, The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King. Digital downloads are available for Diablo II, StarCraft, and Warcraft III along with their expansion sets. Linking these to your Blizzard Account means that you can download them anywhere, with the CD keys conveniently attached to your Blizzard Account.
The Blizzard Store also stocks the Blizzard Authenticator, a supplemental authentication method for your World of Warcraft account, providing you with even more security to keep your characters and items safe.
As usual, all your buyings will be delivered straight to your door. Enjoy your Blizzard shopping and see you back on January 5th!
The Public Test Realms are now open! Check out the patch notes for more information. If you have any questions or concerns, please post in our Public Test Realm forum.
Prepare yourself to face one of the darkest villains in the Warcraft universe – the Lich King Arthas! Sign up now to play a trial version of the latest expansion to World of Warcraft – Wrath of the Lich King – for 10 days free. If you've upgraded to The Burning Crusade and have yet to experience the new content Wrath of the Lich King has to offer, head over to the free-trial page now and try it today.
During your 10-day free trial, you'll explore the frozen wastes of Northrend, wield the necromantic powers of the new death knight Hero class, take control of massive siege vehicles in the new open-world PvP zone of Wintergrasp, and much more*.
In order to install and play the Wrath of the Lich King Trial, full versions of World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade must be installed on your computer, and you must have upgraded to The Burning Crusade. More information on the 10-day free trial is available in our FAQ. Your journey awaits!
*Northrend is recommended for characters level 68 and higher. Death knights can only be created by players who already have a character at level 55 or higher.
It's that time of the year again! All across Azeroth and Outland, festive decorations adorn towns and cities as the Horde and the Alliance begin their annual celebration of the Feast of Winter Veil. Join in the festivities and experience some brand-new Winter Veil content this year!
To learn more about this event, check out the updated Feast of Winter Veil game guide page. And to get into the holiday spirit, make sure to check out The Night Before Winter Veil, the Blizzard holiday skit.
Every year, the world of Azeroth celebrates the Feast of Winter Veil and Greatfather Winter makes an appearance in the cities -- courtesy of Smokeywood Pastures. He spreads cheer and good will to all the orcs, humans, and other denizens of Azeroth (including gnomes).
But will you get that one thing you've always wanted? Will Smokeywood Pastures give you delicious treats? Will Greatfather Winter give you that Hogger action toy with kung fu grip, or will you get a snowball instead? Write your letter to Greatfather Winter now and let your wishes be known!
Ready for a new look in World of Warcraft, but the barbershop's just not cutting it? You can now change a character's gender, face, skin color, and other cosmetic features (such as tauren horn styles or a night elf's facial markings) using the brand-new Character Re-Customization service.
Available at the Account Management page for a flat fee of 15€/£12, Character Re-Customization covers all available cosmetic options for a single character and includes an optional name change to go with your new look.
For more information, see the FAQ -- or log in to the Character Re-Customization page now to begin the process of reinventing the new you!
North, in the snowy plains of Dragonblight, within sight of the Temple the dragonflights have made their own, lies the black gate of Angrathar, the Wrath Gate. Its saronite teeth grin darkly upon the pure white snow just as the skeletal faces of the Scourge grin with a mockery of life upon the living. Beyond, Icecrown, and the Lich King, await.
Faced with the threat of the annhilation of all life, the Alliance forces under Highlord Bolvar and the Horde forces under Saurfang the Younger have set aside their differences in Dragonblight. Working together, each faction taking on its own assignment, they have contained the threats of Azjol-Nerub and Naxxramas, preventing either from taking them from behind as they confront the source of the Scourge: the Lich King himself, at the Wrath Gate.
How will the battle fare? Will the temporary cease-fire between blood enemies hold? Will the Lich King be brought, at long last, to justice? Learn more by visiting our new page dedicated to one of Wrath of the Lich King's most enthralling quests: The Wrath Gate.
*Please note that this cinematic contains story spoilers.
We've added Marea's latest creation, The Rise of the Undead to the Blizzard Fan Art gallery. Prepare to flee in fear as this draenei death knight unleashes his ghoulish minions upon you!
We're always looking for new fan art and if you're an artist, you can submit your work to us here. We update the Gallery regularly and encourage you to check regularly to see what new and talented submissions are on display.
Wrath of the Lich King has been on shelves for close to a month now, and the reviews from most major gaming media outlets are in. Check them out to see what people are saying about the newest addition to World of Warcraft:
Our latest addition to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section is another offering taken from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. You can adorn your desktop with this feral tauren druid, calling upon the power of nature to strike her enemies down!
Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.
With Christmas just around the corner, it's the perfect time to shop for exclusive gifts at our Blizzard Store. The home for Blizzard-themed merchandise of all kinds, from t-shirts, caps and novels through to action figures and board games. The Blizzard Store also stocks the Blizzard Authenticator, providing even more security to keep your characters and items safe.
Digital downloads are available for Diablo II, StarCraft, and Warcraft III along with their expansion sets and linking these to your Blizzard Account means that you can download them anywhere, with the CD keys conveniently attached to your Blizzard Account. You can also buy boxed copies of World of Warcraft, The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King and – as with the many other collectibles, books and games you can buy- they'll be delivered straight to your door!
It's not just Ozzy Osbourne and Steve van Zandt who are asking ‘What's your game?' France's favourite knight, Alexandre Astier, and German hiphop stars Thomas D. and Smudo are also checking out your World of Warcraft credentials in the latest series of television commercials to be shown across Europe this winter. In addition we have an exclusive insight from Alexandre Astier, available only on the Web. Take a look at how these icons play the game… it's not exactly how you might have imagined.
The Armory, our online database of the characters, guilds, and items of World of Warcraft, has received upgrades to its design and functionality with the release of Wrath of the Lich King.
Blizzard and Steelseries have teamed up for a contest which is sure to make your seasonal festivities just a little more … Warcraft. Make an original World of Warcraft-themed Christmas decoration, send us a photo of it, and you could win cool gaming gear from Steelseries. Check out our Steelseries Contest page to get all the details.