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Activision/Vivendi leave ESA, skip E3
Merging publishers cut ties with gaming-industry trade group and confirm absence from annual E3 Media & Business Summit.
Merging publishers cut ties with gaming-industry trade group and confirm absence from annual E3 Media & Business Summit.
NEWS - Posted May 2, 2008 10:16 am PT
BlizzCon 07: Wrath of the Lich King demo'dSecond World of Warcraft expansion is unveiled, demonstrated in depth at Blizzard Entertainment's annual massing of MMORPG players in Anaheim.
NEWS - Posted Aug 3, 2007 1:07 pm PT
BlizzCon 07: Details surface on WOW movie
Live-action fantasy adaptation targeted for $100 million budget, 2009 release.
Live-action fantasy adaptation targeted for $100 million budget, 2009 release.
NEWS - Posted Aug 4, 2007 2:52 pm PT
Dungeons & Dragons creator dies
Gary Gygax, cocreator of the pen-and-paper game that directly spawned Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights and influenced the entire RPG genre, has died at age 69.
Gary Gygax, cocreator of the pen-and-paper game that directly spawned Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights and influenced the entire RPG genre, has died at age 69.
NEWS - Posted Mar 4, 2008 11:24 am PT
WOW guild banned
'Overrated' reportedly booted by Blizzard after it was caught hacking; "we know we deserve it," said one guild member.
'Overrated' reportedly booted by Blizzard after it was caught hacking; "we know we deserve it," said one guild member.
NEWS - Posted Nov 3, 2006 12:31 pm PT
Dave Chappelle loves World of Warcraft
Famed and elusive comic praises Blizzard's popular MMORPG at San Francisco nightclub appearance.
Famed and elusive comic praises Blizzard's popular MMORPG at San Francisco nightclub appearance.
NEWS - Posted Jun 29, 2005 8:38 am PT
Warcraft movie comes into focusBlizzard exec Paul Sams discusses the inner workings of the deal with Legendary, outlines atypical approvals. But will Orcs play in Peoria?
NEWS - Posted May 16, 2006 2:10 pm PT
EU says OK to Acti-Blizzard union
Antitrust body deems $18.9 billion merger of publishing powerhouses would not create unfair competition.
Antitrust body deems $18.9 billion merger of publishing powerhouses would not create unfair competition.
NEWS - Posted Apr 16, 2008 10:47 am PT
Daily Downloads: WoW, Manhunt 2
World of Warcraft mod update joined by fan materials for now-delayed Manhunt 2.
World of Warcraft mod update joined by fan materials for now-delayed Manhunt 2.
NEWS - Posted Jun 21, 2007 5:50 pm PT
Rumor Control: World of Warcraft 360 and Vice City Stories[UPDATE] This week: Hex168.com--Conspiracy site? Halo 3 announcement? Lame contest promotion?
NEWS - Posted Oct 14, 2005 8:27 pm PT
Blizzard: Next MMO game "not another WOW"
After hinting at new Diablos and Starcrafts, Itzik Ben Bassat says his company's next MMO game will be more "innovative" than its current cash cow; WOW movie still in development.
After hinting at new Diablos and Starcrafts, Itzik Ben Bassat says his company's next MMO game will be more "innovative" than its current cash cow; WOW movie still in development.
NEWS - Posted Jan 22, 2007 2:26 pm PT
Spot On: Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition
The legendary book of records' compilation of game factoids is due out next month; GameSpot samples some of its interesting informational tidbits.
The legendary book of records' compilation of game factoids is due out next month; GameSpot samples some of its interesting informational tidbits.
NEWS - Posted Jan 30, 2008 8:38 am PT
World of Warcraft Updated Hands-On - The Hunter ClassAs World of Warcraft's lengthy beta test continues, Blizzard introduces an exciting new character class, and we dive in to check it out.
PREVIEW - Posted Aug 23, 2004 5:10 pm PT
GDC '08: MMOG execs spar over genre's future
Emmert, Miller, Muzyka, Kim, and Pardo discuss microtransactions, console migration, development costs, and just how unhealthy massively multiplayer gaming is.
Emmert, Miller, Muzyka, Kim, and Pardo discuss microtransactions, console migration, development costs, and just how unhealthy massively multiplayer gaming is.
NEWS - Posted Feb 22, 2008 2:30 pm PT
BlizzCon 07: Second WOW expansion officially unveiledBlizzard takes the wraps off Wrath of the Lich King at its annual event in Anaheim; expansion will add continent of Northrend to MMORPG.
NEWS - Posted Aug 3, 2007 12:19 pm PT
Blizzard drops WOW gold-farming guide suit
Publisher had stated intent to sue Florida man for selling how-to manual for MMORPG on eBay.
Publisher had stated intent to sue Florida man for selling how-to manual for MMORPG on eBay.
NEWS - Posted Jun 9, 2006 11:52 am PT
E3 06: World of Warcraft headed for Hollywood
New York Times reports that Blizzard plans to announce its PC MMORPG's jump to the big screen on Tuesday.
New York Times reports that Blizzard plans to announce its PC MMORPG's jump to the big screen on Tuesday.
NEWS - Posted May 9, 2006 12:43 am PT
WOW: 8 million served
World's top MMORPG proves even more popular, hitting McDonald's-esque milestone more than two years after its release.
World's top MMORPG proves even more popular, hitting McDonald's-esque milestone more than two years after its release.
NEWS - Posted Jan 11, 2007 12:01 pm PT
Burning Crusade lights up '07 PC sales chart
Expansion to World of Warcraft sells 2.25 million copies at US retail, original game comes in second with 914,000 sold.
Expansion to World of Warcraft sells 2.25 million copies at US retail, original game comes in second with 914,000 sold.
NEWS - Posted Jan 24, 2008 1:20 pm PT
Blizzard sued by WOW guide author
Twenty-four-year-old takes developer to court after being banned from selling his own "how to" guide over eBay; plaintiff says guide doesn't violate copyrights.
Twenty-four-year-old takes developer to court after being banned from selling his own "how to" guide over eBay; plaintiff says guide doesn't violate copyrights.
NEWS - Posted Mar 27, 2006 4:49 pm PT
