Those who attended Blizzcon this year or who paid for the digital download were treated to yet another in game Murloc companion. This years pet is Deathy and he is clearly a fan of Deathwing, Cataclysm's main antagonist.
Currently on the live realms, Deathy shares animations with the Murloc Space-Marine, but Blizzard has promised unique animations are on the way. Thankfully, the good folks over at MMO Champion have put together a video showing us what to expect from this pint-sized world destroyer.
Is this one of the coolest pets ever? I think so, but be sure to tell me what you think in the comments.
Showing posts with label BlizzCon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BlizzCon. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Pet Reward for BlizzCon 2010
Live feed subscribes will also gain access to both rewards so those who can't make it to the West Coast still enjoy both the fun and prizes. I for one just hope this new pet isn't too loud.
Friday, August 21, 2009
World of Warcraft Cataclysm Details
Here are some additional details about World of Warcraft's next expansion, Cataclysm, from this afternoon's Blizzcon panel discussion:
- Worgen will not be able to be Shamman or Paladins and their racial will be something akin to sprint
- The Goblin racial will be called Goblin Belt
- Tauren Paladins, Gnome Priests, Human Hunters, and Worgen Shaman are all confirmed
- The expansion will be released prior to next years Blizzcon ("you will be really angry with these guys by next year's event")
- The Barrens is getting a complete overhaul
- Deathwing will be the expansions major antagonist
- Battlegrounds will finally have an incorporated ranking system
- Guild experience and achievements will be introduced with appreciable rewards
- Talent trees will change, but the mostly will just have more points to play with
- New level cap will be 85
- Underwater mounts
- Cities will be redone
- 7 all new zones
- Flying mounts in Azeroth
- Mana per 5, Defense, Attack Power, and several other stats will stop appearing on gear in favor of rolling those functions into attributes like Intellect, Strength, or Agility
- New Reforging ability added to crafting professions which allows players to alter the stats on an item
- Beefed up Gathering profession bonuses
- Multiple skill point gains for crafting more complicated items
- Revamped Soul Shard system for Warlocks
- Hunters now use focus (slower generating rage) rather than mana
- Haste now speeds Rage, Energy, Focus, and Runic Power gains
Sounds like Cataclysm is shaping up to be very different from Wrath of the Lich King or Burning Crusade.
- Worgen will not be able to be Shamman or Paladins and their racial will be something akin to sprint
- The Goblin racial will be called Goblin Belt
- Tauren Paladins, Gnome Priests, Human Hunters, and Worgen Shaman are all confirmed
- The expansion will be released prior to next years Blizzcon ("you will be really angry with these guys by next year's event")
- The Barrens is getting a complete overhaul
- Deathwing will be the expansions major antagonist
- Battlegrounds will finally have an incorporated ranking system
- Guild experience and achievements will be introduced with appreciable rewards
- Talent trees will change, but the mostly will just have more points to play with
- New level cap will be 85
- Underwater mounts
- Cities will be redone
- 7 all new zones
- Flying mounts in Azeroth
- Mana per 5, Defense, Attack Power, and several other stats will stop appearing on gear in favor of rolling those functions into attributes like Intellect, Strength, or Agility
- New Reforging ability added to crafting professions which allows players to alter the stats on an item
- Beefed up Gathering profession bonuses
- Multiple skill point gains for crafting more complicated items
- Revamped Soul Shard system for Warlocks
- Hunters now use focus (slower generating rage) rather than mana
- Haste now speeds Rage, Energy, Focus, and Runic Power gains
Sounds like Cataclysm is shaping up to be very different from Wrath of the Lich King or Burning Crusade.
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Confirmed
Just moments ago during the Opening Ceremonies of Blizzcon 2009, the next World of Warcraft expansion, Cataclysm, was revealed. The expansion will feature new race/class combinations as well as a revamp of classic zones and content including everything from the Barrens to Shadowfang Keep. Two new races will also enter the fray: the Worgen for the Alliance and the Goblins for the Horde.
Other interesting features for the next expansion will include a Guild leveling system, ranked battle grounds, and a new secondary profession called archeology. Get ready to battle Deathwing as you push to the new 85 level cap when this expansion drops late 2010 or early 2011.
Other interesting features for the next expansion will include a Guild leveling system, ranked battle grounds, and a new secondary profession called archeology. Get ready to battle Deathwing as you push to the new 85 level cap when this expansion drops late 2010 or early 2011.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Next Warcraft Expansion: Cataclysm?
The World of Warcraft community is on fire following the release of some "leaked" information regarding the next expansion. According to a post on MMO Champion, the next expansion will be titled Cataclysm and will center around a catastrophic event which will dramatically alter Azeroth's geography. Along with two new races (Goblins and Worgen) and a level 85 cap, the expansion will supposedly largely involve a retooling of old world content for endgame. Check out the full article here, though be warned that if it is accurate it contains some serious spoilers.
Keep in mind that his sort of Pre-Blizzcon speculation is common and often wrong. Hopefully everyone remembers that the Southshore Worgen were practically confirmed as an Alliance race by many bloggers prior to the release of Burning Crusade. Whoops...Draenie! On the other hand, MMO Champion is far from a fly-by-night operation. Also, there is some loose evidence in the game already that may lend credence to the "leaks."
For more speculative goodness, check out MMO Champion's response to the initial backlash as well as some semi-interesting forum posts on the topic here, here, and here. Again, be mindful that many of these discussions are riddled with potential spoilers. Here's looking forward to the curtain being lifted at Blizzcon this weekend.
Keep in mind that his sort of Pre-Blizzcon speculation is common and often wrong. Hopefully everyone remembers that the Southshore Worgen were practically confirmed as an Alliance race by many bloggers prior to the release of Burning Crusade. Whoops...Draenie! On the other hand, MMO Champion is far from a fly-by-night operation. Also, there is some loose evidence in the game already that may lend credence to the "leaks."
For more speculative goodness, check out MMO Champion's response to the initial backlash as well as some semi-interesting forum posts on the topic here, here, and here. Again, be mindful that many of these discussions are riddled with potential spoilers. Here's looking forward to the curtain being lifted at Blizzcon this weekend.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Blizzard and E3: No Love Lost
Another E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) has come and gone without any participation from Blizzard. Though Activision was well represented at the popular gaming trade show, the PC juggernaut Blizzard decided to once again save it all for their own event, Blizzcon.
The first Blizzcon was back in 2005 and was attended by just over 8,000 of Blizzards closest fans. The initial event was enough of a success to two warrant holding two more, one in 2007 and the other in 2008. Blizzcon 2008 attracted nearly double the crowd drawn only three years earlier. A third Blizzcon is set for this coming August and it is all but certain ticket sales will meet, if not surpass, those from last years event.
In contrast, E3 has been occuring yearly since 1995. E3 2005 drew in more than 70,000 attendees, but a switch to an invitation only format and more limited offerings sharply cut subsequent offerings. In 2007 only 10,000 guests made the trip and in 2008 that number was slashed to approximately 5,000. This year, however, in an attempt to reclaim its prior prominence in the video game world, E3 grew by leaps and bounds attracting an estimated 41,000 attendees.
Looking to the past, it seems as though Blizzard was downright brilliant in abandoning E3. Format changes and bad venues nearly sunk the entire show and, in 2007 and 2008, Blizzard was actually able to draw more fans to its own event than the entire industry managed to drum up for E3. Looking forward, however, the days of Blizzard dodging E3 may be over.
First and foremost, it is very clear that E3 is on the way back to prominence. This year's event was a success by nearly every measure and it is safe to assume that there will not be a reversion to the failed format experiments of the past. Second, it is almost certain that Activision would like nothing more than to parade its shiny new gem before retailers and the gaming press. What is the point of having a hot new girlfriend if she refuses to go to the prom with you? (get your heads out of the gutter...)
I would imagine we will see many more Blizzcons in the future, but I would suspect it will no longer be Blizzards exclusive unveiling party, but instead a gathering of Blizzard fans to talk shop, get goodies, and compete. I would be incredibly surprised if Blizzard were not at next years E3 unveiling the next World of Warcraft expansion rather than saving it for Blizzcon. Unfortunately, only time will tell.
The first Blizzcon was back in 2005 and was attended by just over 8,000 of Blizzards closest fans. The initial event was enough of a success to two warrant holding two more, one in 2007 and the other in 2008. Blizzcon 2008 attracted nearly double the crowd drawn only three years earlier. A third Blizzcon is set for this coming August and it is all but certain ticket sales will meet, if not surpass, those from last years event.In contrast, E3 has been occuring yearly since 1995. E3 2005 drew in more than 70,000 attendees, but a switch to an invitation only format and more limited offerings sharply cut subsequent offerings. In 2007 only 10,000 guests made the trip and in 2008 that number was slashed to approximately 5,000. This year, however, in an attempt to reclaim its prior prominence in the video game world, E3 grew by leaps and bounds attracting an estimated 41,000 attendees.
Looking to the past, it seems as though Blizzard was downright brilliant in abandoning E3. Format changes and bad venues nearly sunk the entire show and, in 2007 and 2008, Blizzard was actually able to draw more fans to its own event than the entire industry managed to drum up for E3. Looking forward, however, the days of Blizzard dodging E3 may be over.
First and foremost, it is very clear that E3 is on the way back to prominence. This year's event was a success by nearly every measure and it is safe to assume that there will not be a reversion to the failed format experiments of the past. Second, it is almost certain that Activision would like nothing more than to parade its shiny new gem before retailers and the gaming press. What is the point of having a hot new girlfriend if she refuses to go to the prom with you? (get your heads out of the gutter...)
I would imagine we will see many more Blizzcons in the future, but I would suspect it will no longer be Blizzards exclusive unveiling party, but instead a gathering of Blizzard fans to talk shop, get goodies, and compete. I would be incredibly surprised if Blizzard were not at next years E3 unveiling the next World of Warcraft expansion rather than saving it for Blizzcon. Unfortunately, only time will tell.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Blizzcon 2009 Tickets Round 2
The first wave of Blizzcon 2009 tickets has reached its end. The initial batch has been sold and those still eager to party with Blizzard's head-shed will need to wait until the second round drops on Saturday, May 30.
In past years, if you were willing to shell out the dough and paid attention, odds are you could lay your hands on some tickets. I would not expect this year to be any different. This initial offering was likely small to prompt quick sellout and get the fan base rabid for future waves. I would anticipate more than four additional bundles to be released within the coming months. I would keep your ear to the ground, but if you happened to miss the first round, there are still plenty of tickets to go around. I would not head to Ebay just yet.
In past years, if you were willing to shell out the dough and paid attention, odds are you could lay your hands on some tickets. I would not expect this year to be any different. This initial offering was likely small to prompt quick sellout and get the fan base rabid for future waves. I would anticipate more than four additional bundles to be released within the coming months. I would keep your ear to the ground, but if you happened to miss the first round, there are still plenty of tickets to go around. I would not head to Ebay just yet.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
BlizzCon 2009 Pet
Blizzards has finally announced the in-game reward for attendees at this years BlizzCon and it's a pet Murloc with a gauss rifle. Seriously. If you don't believe me, check out the official thread.
Now feel free to call me an out of touch purist, but "Grunty" seems to be just past the line which separates the fun from the absurd. The team at Blizzard has gone out of their way to create a well rounded world framed by largely consistent lore. Obviously, Azeroth is far from believable, but it is at least largely consistent. The idea of a bunch of miniature Murloc Space Marines running around just serves to distract from the feel of the game.
I know we already have Rocket Chickens, Gnomes in santa suits, and even a Zergling running around, not to mention the goofy Blizzard Bear, but Grunty just seems to cross the line. I am all for fun and games, but Azeroth is a big enough place to pull convention goody bag ideas out of, why not go with something more fitting with Warcraft's setting.
Now feel free to call me an out of touch purist, but "Grunty" seems to be just past the line which separates the fun from the absurd. The team at Blizzard has gone out of their way to create a well rounded world framed by largely consistent lore. Obviously, Azeroth is far from believable, but it is at least largely consistent. The idea of a bunch of miniature Murloc Space Marines running around just serves to distract from the feel of the game.
I know we already have Rocket Chickens, Gnomes in santa suits, and even a Zergling running around, not to mention the goofy Blizzard Bear, but Grunty just seems to cross the line. I am all for fun and games, but Azeroth is a big enough place to pull convention goody bag ideas out of, why not go with something more fitting with Warcraft's setting.
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