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World of Warcraft profits on the rise in China

18. November 2011

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Sister site Massively reported earlier today that World of Warcraft isn’t just doing fine in China, it’s doing extremely well. According to Gamasutra, the Chinese WoW operator NetEase just posted its Q3 revenue for the year, and the profits are do…

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WoW Archivist: How each WoW expansion set the tone, part 2

15. November 2011

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The WoW Archivist explores the secrets of World of Warcraft’s past. What did the game look like years ago? Who is etched into WoW’s history? What secrets does the game still hold.

Previously on WoW Archivist, I discussed how the tone of Warcraft an…

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WoW Archivist: How each WoW expansion set the tone, part 2

15. November 2011

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The WoW Archivist explores the secrets of World of Warcraft’s past. What did the game look like years ago? Who is etched into WoW’s history? What secrets does the game still hold.

Previously on WoW Archivist, I discussed how the tone of Warcraft an…

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GameStop offering Black Friday deal on WoW Battle Chest and expansions

14. November 2011

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Retail gaming store GameStop is offering a huge deal on Black Friday for those who want to pick up World of Warcraft. The WoW Battle Chest, which includes both WoW and The Burning Crusade expansion, can be snapped up for $9.99, and both Wrath of t…

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GameStop offering Black Friday deal on WoW Battle Chest and expansions

14. November 2011

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Retail gaming store GameStop is offering a huge deal on Black Friday for those who want to pick up World of Warcraft. The WoW Battle Chest, which includes both WoW and The Burning Crusade expansion, can be snapped up for $9.99, and both Wrath of t…

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The Cataclysm: A critical examination

28. October 2011

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My personal opinion on the Cataclysm expansion varied greatly as the expansion unfolded. At different points in the expansion, I was very negative, slightly negative, then outright positive about it as an experience. A recent thread on the forums di…

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5 reasons you should love Mists of Pandaria

24. October 2011

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BlizzCon’s over, so let’s recap. We get playable Pandaren, neutral characters that can choose either Alliance or Horde at the end of the starting experience. On top of that, we get the monk class that plenty of people have been excited about seeing …

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Leader short stories continue with Varian Wrynn: Blood of Our Fathers

14. October 2011

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The latest of the leader short stories is now live on the official site. Varian Wrynn: Blood of Our Fathers continues the story of Wrynn where Wolfheart left off. It is Remembrance Day in Stormwind, and King Wrynn is expected to deliver a speech whi…

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Know Your Lore: NPC evolution from Wrath to Cataclysm and beyond

2. October 2011

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The World of Warcraft is an expansive universe. You’re playing the game, you’re fighting the bosses, you know the how — but do you know the why? Each week, Matthew Rossi and Anne Stickney make sure you Know Your Lore by covering the history of the …

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Totem Talk: The later history of restoration shaman

30. August 2011

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Every week, WoW Insider brings you Totem Talk for elemental, enhancement and restoration shaman. Want to be a sultan of swing healing? A champion of Chain Heal? Totem Talk: Restoration, brought to you by Joe Perez (otherwise known as Lodur from Worl…

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