Strong and primal, this mighty tauren warrior is our latest submission from talented artist Fasit. You can take a look at this amazing piece, and view our previous fan art pieces in the Gallery.

We're always interested in 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.

We just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section. This wallpaper features some amazing artwork from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.

This week's wallpaper features Graccus, the human paladin, his melancholy gaze surveying the desecrated land around him.

The Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftains have just released their latest hit: Rogues Do It From Behind! In honor of this occasion, they would like to invite you to create a music video for their newest song. So, grab your movie cameras, head out into the wilds of Azeroth and Outland, and film some sneaky rogue action!

Check out our Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain Contest page and our Terms and Conditions for more information!

Darkly appealing, a champion of nature, the Draenei Shaman, is our latest submission from talented artist Lier. You can take a look at this amazing piece, and view our previous fan art pieces in the Gallery.

We're always interested in 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.

We have just updated our Game Guide with a section covering the Dungeons and Raids of the Burning Crusade. From the misty peaks of Mount Hyjal to the burning wasteland of Hellfire Peninsula, you can learn more about the lore, the bosses, and the kinds of things to expect from a visit to any of the dungeons of the Burning Crusade.

Take a moment to check it out!

We just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section. This wallpaper features some amazing artwork from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.

This week's wallpaper features Mias, the warlock, preparing to let loose with a lethal spell.

We're pleased to announce that our agreements with The9, our World of Warcraft partner in mainland China, and Soft-World, our World of Warcraft partner in the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, have been updated to include the localization, operation, and support of Wrath of the Lich King for players in their respective regions. Further news, including release plans for each region, will be announced closer to launch.

Alluring, mysterious, and a wielder of the arcane, the Blood Elf Mage, is our latest submission from talented artist Asunaro. You can take a look at this amazing piece, and view our previous fan art pieces in the Gallery.

We're always interested in 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.

On the new dedicated Arena Tournament realms, players can create level 70 characters of any class or race, get free epic equipment, enchantments, gold, and can customize their character's talent build as often as desired. On these realms, the cream of the crop of PVP players can compete for glory, battling it out to claim over $200,000 in prizes!

If you haven't signed up, you still have a chance to register in the 2008 Arena Tournament! For more information, please check out the Arena Tournament page, F.A.Q., or our new dedicated forum!

We just added a new fan wallpaper to our World of Warcraft fan wallpapers section. This wallpaper features some amazing artwork with Akama, the leader of the Ashtongue Deathsworn, as he gloats over the corpse of the fallen Betrayer.

We're always interested in 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.

We hope you enjoyed our April Fools' Day events. If you missed them, check out this year's jokes:

• New World of Warcraft Hero Class: Bard
• New StarCraft II Unit: Tauren Marine
• World of Warcraft on a Console
• Diablo Loot Piñata
• Forums: Bears and Buckets and Walruses, Oh My!

The focus of our latest World of Warcraft Spotlight is Blacksmithing, not the profession in-game, but one of the oldest crafts and a major cornerstone in building our modern world. While the profession has been around for a long time it still has much to offer us and a small dedicated group of “real life” armor blacksmiths inspired by the World of Warcraft universe were eager to show the community just how much.

We interviewed a member of the German workshop group BattleHeat, and talked about the creation of a paladin armor set, the challenges they face and their ideas for the future. Discover the heat of the battle and the ancient art of blacksmithing!

The deeds of every great hero inspire countless songs of triumph, virtue, and epic adventure. But although a hero's glory endures in song, the creators of those songs are seldom remembered. After ages spent singing of the heroic exploits of others, the bards of Azeroth are finally stepping into the spotlight on their own terms, proving once and for all that while just about anyone can pick up a sword or cast a spell, only a true hero can vanquish evil with the power of ROCK! Check out this new class here!

Blizzard Entertainment is proud to announce its long-awaited return to console development with Molten Core: Unleashed!, a new console game based on the popular World of Warcraft 40-person raid dungeon. In Molten Core: Unleashed!, players will once again be challenged by the highly complex encounters of Molten Core and battle epic enemies such as Majordomo Executus and Ragnaros. Classic heart-stopping moments such as becoming the living bomb when facing the infamous Baron Geddon will be revitalized in this new version of the Molten Core experience designed exclusively for console systems.

Check out the official press release for more information, and keep your eyes peeled for updates on www.blizzard.co.uk.

The 2008 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament has now officially begun. Players from around the world can compete on our special tournament realms using the new tournament format. We have leveled the playing field by allowing participants to choose and customize their character and equipment and team up with fellow players to clash in 3-vs.-3 Arena battles. For more information on the tournament, including how to register and participate, please visit our Arena Tournament information page.

Please check the dedicated thread in our forums for the latest news with regard to the tournament.

Good luck and good fight!

Bewildered by blood elves? Stunned by the Sunwell? If you need a little extra support for patch 2.4 you can check out our Support Site. Dedicated information about some of the more frequently asked questions can be found to help you make the most of our latest release.

We have just updated the Wrath of the Lich King Bestiary with a new creature: the Taunka.

This tenacious, stoic race knows all too well the rigors of living in the harsh and often deadly wastes of Northrend. Over time, the taunka - whom many believe to be ancestral cousins of the tauren - have adapted, but only by forcing the land and the elements to yield to their will.

Check out the Bestiary to learn more!

In preparation for the start of the 2008 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament, registration is now open. The Arena Tournament focuses on 3-vs.-3 Arena competition, and participants will be given the chance to qualify for live tournaments with cash prizes. By registering you will be granted access to our special tournament realms (which will be opened for the first qualifier on March 31). You will be able to customize your characters with a variety of talents and powerful gear in order to battle with fellow players for prizes and prestige! For more details or to register for the tournament, please visit the Arena Tournament information page. Good luck!

We're pleased to announce that a localized version of World of Warcraft is in development for Latin American players as well as for US/Canada-based Spanish-speaking players. Check out the full announcement for further details, and stay tuned to WorldofWarcraft.com for future updates, including information on country-specific release plans, language-pack testing, and more. Current Spanish-speaking World of Warcraft players based in the US, Canada, or Latin America can head over to the World of Warcraft forums now to discuss the game in Spanish. PLEASE NOTE that an active North American World of Warcraft account is required for posting in the forums.

We're pleased to announce the release of "Fury of the Sunwell," the new content update for World of Warcraft!

Highlights of Fury of the Sunwell include:

Sunwell Isle:
The glorious fount of arcane energy known as the Sunwell empowered the high elves for millennia, until the death knight Arthas laid siege to the elven kingdom and corrupted its sacred energies. Seeing no other alternative, a band of survivors led by Prince Kael'thas destroyed the ancient fount, and over time the surviving elves fell prey to a crippling magical withdrawal.

Now, promising salvation for his people, Kael'thas has returned. Soon the Sunwell will shine once again, but whether the sacred fount will usher in deliverance or destruction remains to be seen.

This area includes:
A new quest hub
Magisters' Terrace -- a 5-player instance
Sunwell Plateau -- a 25-player instance
New badge rewards

New Daily Quests:
The combined forces of Shattrath have launched an attack on the Isle of Quel'Danas to confront Kael'thas and the Legion at the Sunwell and surrounding areas. Players will now be able to gain reputation with the Shattered Sun Offensive and participate in a new set of daily quests.

UI Improvements
The combat log has undergone improvements that allow more robust combat-text filtering, including the ability to define custom colors for enemies and friends, as well as combat text filtering for self and others.

Arena Tournament Introduced
Players will be able to create level-70 characters with epic equipment and compete on special tournament realms in a new global arena tournament. For more information, details, and entry requirements, please visit the official tournament pages.

And more – check out the full patch notes. Also, don't forget to check out our new Fury of the Sunwell website theme!

We are happy to announce the results of our Spectral Safari Screenshot Contest! We received many creative, interesting, humorous, and deadly entries and have selected the best for your viewing pleasure. Please check our Spectral Safari Winners page to see all of the winning entries.

We would like to congratulate all of the winners of this contest, but most especially the eight grand prize winners: S. Haslam, A. Fradelos, J. Dederichs, H. Meißner, C. Combaud, F. Jimmy, G. Martínez Soy, and M. Giner Plaskacz!

Puissant, vengeful, and prepared to curse his enemies, the Undead Warlock, is our latest submission from talented artist Bruticus. You can take a look at this amazing piece, and view our previous fan art pieces in the Gallery.

We're always interested in 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.

On Saturday, March 29, 2008, the latest World of Warcraft Trading Card Game expansion, Servants of the Betrayer, will be unveiled at sneak preview events around the globe. You'll finally get a look at the exciting new TCG content, which features Traitor heroes and allies, and you might even snag one of the new Loot cards, such as the first-ever super-common consumable Loot card or the X-51 Nether-Rocket flying mount. Head over to the official Servants of the Betrayer sneak preview website to find a tournament near you, and check out all the preview cards at WoWTCG.com.

On patch day everyone wants to get the new content as soon as possible, and our Technical Support team is here to help you with a special FAQ designed to address any issues which might arise while patching.

They are there for you by phone and email, and you can access the full support site here.

We just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section. This wallpaper features some amazing artwork from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.

This week's wallpaper features a night elf rogue brewing up a deadly mix.

This Sunday the inhabitants of Azeroth will wake to find that the lords and ladies from the Horde and Alliance have been at work during the night, hiding candies, treasures, and coins throughout the land. Adventurers will find these special treats inside painted eggs strewn about the world!

Happy Noblegarden to all!

We are happy to announce the winners of our World of Warcraft Three Year Anniversary Contests! Congratulations to our grand prize winners, Patrick Marques, Frank Hessefort, and Asko Puurula who have won Dell XPS M1730 notebook computers!

You can view the correct answer to the World of Warcraft Lore Contest questions, as well as the winning Fan Art entries, by checking out our Three Year Winners page!

Congratulations once more!

We have just updated the Wrath of the Lich King Bestiary with a new creature: the Iron Dwarf.

The Explorers' League has scoured the far corners of the world, seeking to uncover the truth behind the origins of the dwarves. Now it seems they may be one step closer to unlocking the secrets of the past.

The latest clues come from ancient dig sites within the Howling Fjord, where the iron dwarves were first encountered…

Check out the Bestiary to learn more!

Tickets for the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational convention and tournament gaming event are now available on the Worldwide Invitational website at http://eu.blizzard.com/wwi08/.

This year's Blizzard Worldwide Invitational will take place in Paris, France, at the Porte de Versailles Exposition Centre on the 28th and 29th of June. Tickets are priced at €70 / £55 for the two-day event, which will feature hands-on play with the latest versions of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II, competitive eSport and casual player tournaments, costume, dance and machinima contests, and much, much more…

Please note the event is open to attendees of ages 4 years and above. Due to the nature of some content at the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult (of 18 years and above).

Have a look at our event website and the FAQ for more information and get your ticket now!

Learn more about the features coming in the upcoming content patch by checking out our Fury of the Sunwell page! This preview includes a brand-new gameplay trailer, an official patch wallpaper, a new piece of Sunwell lore, and more.

Brace yourself for the Fury of the Sunwell, the next content patch for World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. You have traveled through the Dark Portal and braved the perils of Outland; you faced off against the might of the Burning Legion itself, and you prevailed. Now the journey that began with the arrival of the draenei on Azeroth and the blood elves' inclusion into the Horde is about to come full circle as a mighty army gathers to purge evil from one of Azeroth's most important loci of power: the ancient, magical Sunwell...

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Russian World of Warcraft 'light' web page. While we'll be working on bringing a fully localized version of the World of Warcraft website to life in Russian, we'll use this page to keep you updated on progress.

Here you can find information in Russian about recruitment, our press releases and the FAQ (in English here), covering different aspects about the Russian release of World of Warcraft.

We hope you're just as excited as we are about this upcoming release, and recommend you check the page regularly to get the latest news.

"Поехали!" ("Let's go!")

Strong as the earth, blazing like fire, and swift as the wind; the draenei shaman cleaves those who would defile the spirits of nature. You can take a look at this amazing picture of Minak, and view our previous fan art pieces in the Gallery.

We're always interested in 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.

Last year, Blizzard gamers from all over the world gathered to attend BlizzCon in Anaheim, California, and the Worldwide Invitational 2007 in Seoul, Korea. Now we are looking forward to sharing another exciting event with all of you at the first Blizzard convention to be held in Europe!

We added a new page to our 2008 Worldwide Invitational information website telling you more about past Blizzard events. Make sure to check out the BlizzCon 2007 Highlights video!

We hope these highlights from last year will give you an impression of the atmosphere at Blizzard events, and we're sure the 2008 Worldwide Invitational will be just as memorable. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Tickets for the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational convention and tournament gaming event will be available from Thursday, 20th of March on the Worldwide Invitational website at http://eu.blizzard.com/wwi08/.

In addition to invitational tournaments featuring top eSports competitors playing for a total of $100,000 in prizes, the Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational will also host casual tournaments for attendees, costume and dance contests, live musical performances, and more. All attendees will also receive a goody bag of Blizzard Entertainment items including a beta key for an upcoming Blizzard Entertainment game and an exclusive World of Warcraft in-game pet.

Click here to read the full media alert or get more information.

The legendary rune blade Frostmourne was immortalized in Warcraft III, in which it was taken up by Prince Arthas Menethil, corrupting him and leading to his transformation into the Lich King. We've partnered with EPIC Weapons to create a limited edition replica of the blade in all its horrific glory. This artifact of ancient evil is over 119 centimeters long and 32 centimeters wide, weighing a massive 7 kilograms, and is now available for pre-order. For more information, please visit the Frostmourne replica site.

We're pleased to announce that tickets for the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational will be available next week on the Worldwide Invitational website.

This year's Worldwide Invitational will be held here in Europe, at the Porte de Versailles Exposition Centre in Paris, France, on the 28th and 29th of June. Both days of the event will feature a variety of activities including hands-on play with the latest versions of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II! You'll also have the chance to meet Blizzard executives and developers in discussion panels and signing sessions, participate in community tournaments, dance, costume and machinima contests, watch top eSports competitors from around the world play in exciting invitational tournaments and much more! Tickets are priced at 70 € / £55 for the two-day event and can be purchased by credit or debit card.

Please note that you must be 16 years or above to attend the Worldwide Invitational, unless accompanied by a consenting parent, guardian or responsible adult of 18 years or above.

For millennia the Great Dragonblight has served as the enduring heart of Northrend.

Here dense forests surround a vast arctic wasteland littered with the massive, gleaming bones of perished dragons. In the center of this frozen expanse lies Wyrmrest Keep, a structure believed to be built by the world-shaping titans shortly after Azeroth's creation. Many legends hold that the five great Dragon Aspects were blessed within this fortress and given their charge to watch over the budding world.

Learn more about this new zone at our Wrath of the Lich King site where you can see screenshots and a fly-by movie of Dragonblight!

The huntress stalks into view in our latest awesome piece of fan art. You can take a look at this amazing picture of Lhyrinija, and view our previous fan art pieces in the Gallery.

We're always interested in 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.

We just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section. This wallpaper features some amazing artwork from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.

This week's wallpaper features the undead hero, Marka, as she prepares to unleash the shadow on her foes.

Our newest addition to the Fan Art Gallery features a determined sin'dorei fighter. Check out our latest submission from Ancalimon from the French realm "Culte de la Rive noire."

If you are an artist, you can submit your fan art to us here. We update our Gallery frequently, so check back often to view new submissions!

Many of us here at Blizzard got our start in gaming with Dungeons & Dragons or one of its computer adaptations and have fond memories of rolling dice, poring over rulebooks, braving dark caverns and castle keeps, battling kobolds and hill giants. Gary Gygax's work on D&D was an inspiration to us and in many ways helped spark our passion for creating games of our own. As avid D&D players and fellow game developers, we were all saddened by the news of his passing; we feel we've lost a true adventuring companion. Thanks for everything and farewell, Gary. You will be missed.

We just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section. This wallpaper features some amazing artwork from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.

This week's wallpaper features the gnome hero, Mazar, as he prepares to hurl fiery death on his enemies.

The new Arena Tournament realm for World of Warcraft is available for testing on the Public Test Realm. Join your fellow players to be first to experience this exciting new form of PvP. Please also provide us any feedback at the PTR Forums. More information can be found at the Arena Tournament information page, item list, and FAQ.

We're glad to unveil the Arena Tournament item list page detailing the items that will be available to players participating in the 2008 Arena Tournament. Please keep in mind that the item list is not finalized and will most likely be changed based on feedback and testing. We wanted to give those interested a sneak preview of the items prior to the public testing phase. Visit our Arena Tournament information page for the latest information regarding the Arena Tournament.

Join our Community Team going behind the scenes to experience the world of Blizzard game making in the second installment of our Blizzard Podcast – BlizzCast.

In each episode we'll be interviewing your favorite Blizzard developers and staff, giving you a glimpse of what it's like from their perspective to make the games you love.

In this episode of the BlizzCast series, we've sat down with the Vice President of Creative Development, Chris Metzen, to discuss the lore behind the different Blizzard franchises. We've also spoken with Geoff Goodman about some of the changes coming to the Magtheridon encounter in the next World of Warcraft patch. Lastly, we have some Q&A with StarCraft lead writer, Andy Chambers and World of Warcraft lead designer Tom Chilton.

You can listen to BlizzCast Episode 2 here.

Due to an issue with the contest webforms, submissions sent from 3 AM Paris time to 3 PM Paris time on February 27 were not received. If you submitted an entry during this time frame, please resubmit it. You can view the active contests by checking our Three Year Anniversary and Spectral Safari contest pages.

Our newest addition to the Fan Art Gallery features a mighty tauren warrior. Check out Force of Nature, our latest submission by Éric Azagury.

If you are an artist, you can submit your fan art to us here. We update our Gallery frequently, so check back often to view new submissions!

We just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section. This wallpaper features some amazing artwork from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.

This week's wallpaper features the gnome warrior hero, Fillet Kneecapper Extraordinaire, as he gazes out over the bodies of his opponents.

In a hunt which will take you further than the jungles of Stranglethorn and the vistas of Nagrand, Blizzard and Upper Deck Entertainment have joined forces to host a truly challenging contest. In conjunction with Upper Deck's TCG Spectral Safari tournament, you can also enter the Spectral Safari Screenshot Contest to win great prizes including your very own Spectral Tiger mount. You can check out details about the Screenshot contest here, and find out more about about Upper Deck's TCG Spectral Safari Beginners Tournament, taking place on March 1st in stores all over Europe, here.

We would like to make a clear statement here about the negative impact of buying gold and using power-leveling services. Every day, we encounter players who have been negatively affected and targeted by companies offering these services. So, we hope to raise awareness about the practices they engage in and the detrimental effects they have on all players, including their own customers, as well as on the game environment as a whole. To learn more, please visit our Gold Selling: Effects and Consequences page.

The tuskarr are a kind-natured nomadic race that roams the southern coastlines of Northrend, guided by the carved cyclopean statues that mark their seasonal fishing routes. The tuskarr's tribal affiliation is evidenced by the sigils inscribed on their tusks, and although they are a peaceful race, they are constantly beset by taunka and local murlocs.

Learn more about this new faction at our Wrath of the Lich King site!

Our newest addition to the Fan Art Gallery shows the deep bond between hunter and pet. Check out Tagren the Hunter, a heart-warming piece by Diana Mezzina.

If you are an artist, you can submit your fan art to us here. We update our Gallery frequently, so check back often to view new submissions!

Update: We have some exciting news to share with the world's most skilled Arena System combatants. This year's regional World of Warcraft Arena Tournaments will feature two sets of qualification rounds played out on special tournament realms in each region. These rounds will culminate in live regional and world finals events, with a mooncloth bag's worth of cash up for grabs…to the tune of a total prize pool of more than $200,000.

If you have (or are able to form) a formidable 3v3 Arena team, and you're not allergic to cash, then we recommend you check out the full announcement, our information page, and the FAQ for further details.

We just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section. This wallpaper features some amazing artwork from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.

We have some exciting news to share with the world's most skilled Arena System combatants. This year's regional World of Warcraft Arena Tournaments will feature two sets of qualification rounds played out on special tournament realms in each region. These rounds will culminate in live regional and world finals events, with a mooncloth bag's worth of cash up for grabs…to the tune of a total prize pool of more than $200,000.

If you have (or are able to form) a formidable 3v3 Arena team, and you're not allergic to cash, then we recommend you check out the full announcement and FAQ for further details.

The lush, primordial mountains of the Grizzly Hills are a stark contrast to the snowy peaks that separate it from the Howling Fjord to the south.

In the heart of this wild frontier lies the ancestral home of the furbolgs, Grizzlemaw. For generations the tribal furbolgs have worshipped a colossal prehistoric bear that roams the surrounding wilderness.

Although the gentle furbolgs have grown accustomed to living in relative peace, recent incursions have forced the ancient tribes to engage in battle...

Check out the new Grizzly Hills page up on our Wrath of the Lich King site!

We received many creative, funny, and thoughtful entries this year for our Valentine Card Contest. We are happy to unveil the winners of this contest! Congratulations to L. Carter of Cymmer, M. Vorster of London, L. Atkins of Belfast, K. Hietaharju of Kotka, and M. Nevala of Karvia!

Take a moment to check out the winning entries, as well as some of the runners-up at our Valentine Contest Winners page.

Been lusting after that certain someone, but just not sure of how to let them know? Have your gifts of [Basilisk Hearts] just not been enough to express that special feeling that wells up in your heart at the sight of your true love? Then try sending one of our World of Warcraft Valentine's Day Ecards!

Show that special someone how much you care! Send an ecard today!

We have just updated the Fan Art Gallery with a new submission. You can check out this piece named Lady Vashj, a portrait of the mysterious and powerful naga servant of Illidan. This piece is our latest submission from talented artist Cyril Rolando.

If you are an artist, you can submit your fan art to us here. We update our Gallery frequently, so check back often to view new submissions!

We just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section. This wallpaper features some amazing artwork from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.

This new wallpaper features the slim and deadly Retainer Kedryn, a sneaky sin'dorei rogue.

This year's Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational is coming to the Porte de Versailles Exposition Center in Paris, France on June 28-29. Top StarCraft, Warcraft III, and World of Warcraft players will duke it out for supremacy and cash prizes in eSports tournaments, and all attendees will be able to enjoy discussion panels, signings, musical performances, and more. In addition, StarCraft II and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King will be playable by everyone on the show floor.

For much more information on the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, check out the press release and visit the official website. We look forward to seeing you there, but if you're unable to make it out to Paris in June, we'll be providing live coverage on the official website throughout the weekend of the event.

Today we celebrate the third anniversary of the launch of World of Warcraft in Europe! To make this occasion special, we have partnered with Dell to offer three lucky winners a Dell XPS M1730 notebook computer! In addition to this cool prize, we're giving out six months of free World of Warcraft game time and Gurky keys. To participate, simply send us an original Fan Art with the theme “Celebrating Three Years of World of Warcraft” or answer a few simple questions!

Check out our Three Year Anniversary Contests page for more information on how you can win one of these three cool prizes!

Something is in the air in the major cities of Azeroth. Some call it love, and some just call it friendship and admiration. Whichever it is, many guards and townsfolks now spend their days giving and receiving tokens and gifts to other amorous citizens.

Check out our Love Is In The Air page for more information about this romantic event!

Following the success of the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game, Upper Deck Entertainment is releasing a World of Warcraft Miniatures Game. Starting this fall, you'll be able to do battle on your tabletop with premium-quality, highly detailed 3D renderings of characters of every race and class, as well as iconic individuals like Warchief Thrall and Leeroy Jenkins.

Each premium pre-painted miniature will be mounted on a uniquely engineered removable base, allowing the figure to serve as a collectible as well as a game piece. The game will feature both head-to-head battles and standalone raid and dungeon scenarios, which players can cooperate to overcome.

Head over to WoWMinis.com to find out more about the game. You can sign up to receive updates, including sneak preview pictures of the minis, details about gameplay, and downloadable demos.

We have just updated the Wrath of the Lich King Bestiary with a new creature: the Shovel Tusk.

The powerful and ferocious shovel tusks are easily identified by the massive curved antler which protrudes from their heads and the twin sloping tusks that extend from their jaw. The moose-like beasts use their tusks primarily to dig for food...

The following Free Character Migration will be available from February 6th to 12th:

From: Al'Akir, Burning Legion, Frostmane, Magtheridon
To: Kor'gall, Mazrigos

Please note that the migration may be closed at any time should a destination realm's population rise too high. See the Free Character Migration thread for additional information.

We have just updated the Fan Art Gallery with a new submission. You can check out this piece named Exorcism, showing a brave and daring paladin casting the Light's judgement upon a vile minion of the Scourge. This piece is our latest submission from talented artist Paul Smith.

If you are an artist, you can submit your fan art to us here. We update our Gallery frequently, so check back often to view new submissions!

We just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section. This wallpaper features some amazing artwork from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.

This new wallpaper features the strong and rugged Rexxar, the Champion of the Horde. The artwork is taken from the Rexxar card, a which has many uses.

Within the sylvan shadows of Moonglade, an ancient menace arises. Adventurers are encouraged to journey, by whatever means necessary, to the druids' stronghold in order to battle against the demi-god Omen! In addition to battling against this maddened monstrosity, adventurers may spend the festival honoring their elders, shooting off fireworks, and much more. Check out our Lunar Festival event page for more information!

Due to population differences between some of the highest and lowest populated PvP realms, the following Free Character Migration will be available January 30th to February 5th:

From: Crushridge, Grim Batol, Outland, Stormscale
To: Vek’nilash, Burning Steppes, Jaedenar

Please note that the migration may be closed at any time should a destination realm's population rise too high. Please see the migration info thread for updates.

We have just updated the Fan Art Gallery with a new submission. You can check out this shady piece named Sayyidna, our latest submission from Lionel Prats.

If you are an artist, you can submit your fan art to us here. We update our Gallery frequently, so check back often to view new submissions!

We just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section. This wallpaper features some amazing artwork from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.

This new wallpaper features a mysterious night elf druid, poised for the strike. The artwork is taken from the Barkskin card, a card which is used to prevent ability, ally, and equipment cards from being interrupted.

Wrath of the Lich King will introduce a vast new land and many new dungeons to the game. A multitude of strange and terrifying creatures inhabit the frozen continent of Northrend, and you can now catch the first glimpses of the denizens of Northrend on our new Wrath of the Lich King Bestiary page. This page contains a sampling of the many new monsters you will encounter as you venture deep into the forgotten lands and desolate wastes of the Lich King's domain. The Bestiary will be updated regularly, so make sure to check back often!

Due to population differences between some of the highest and lowest populated PvP realms, the following Free Character Migration will be available January 23rd to 29th:

From: Drak'thul, Kazzak, Stormreaver, Sylvanas, Twilight's Hammer
To: Daggerspine, Dragonmaw

Please note that the migration may be closed at any time should a destination realm's population rise too high. Please see the migration info thread for updates.

We have just updated the Fan Art Gallery with a new submission. You can check out this dark and foreboding piece named The Day Is Coming, our latest submission from Alexandru Sabo.

If you are an artist, you can submit your fan art to us here. We update our Gallery frequently, so check back often to view new submissions!

World of Warcraft's community continues to grow, recently hitting a new high of 10 million subscribers around the world. In the three years since the game was first released, the way it has been embraced around the world has far surpassed our expectations, and we're grateful to all of the players who made that possible. We just wanted to take a moment to share the news, welcome the many new and returning players who entered the game over the holidays, and thank all of you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm.

On patch day everyone wants to get the new content as soon as possible, and our Technical Support team is here to help you with a special FAQ designed to address any issues which might arise while patching.

They are there for you by phone and email, and you can access the full support site here.