Official Site: World of Warcraft
Studio: Blizzard Entertainment
Launch Date: November 23, 2014
Genre: Fantasy Themepark
Business Model: Subscription (Cash Shop)
Platform: PC
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WoW Classic is coming soon — here’s how to be prepared
As what looks to be the final World of Warcraft Classic pre-launch test wraps up today, Blizzard is priming fans for the second coming...
Massively Overthinking: Morality and compelling choices in MMOs
The most recent episode of The Psychology of Video Games podcast touches on a subject we don't tackle very much: moral choices. It's an...
World of Warcraft: Classic will have an RP-PVP server
There's not really such a thing in modern World of Warcraft as an RP-PvP server, since the current expansion basically did away with PvP...
Vague Patch Notes: Random thoughts on randomness in MMOs
Here's a fun little trivia fact that you probably already know: Computers can't really do randomness. A random number is usually generated by pulling...
Blizzard quietly opens forum threads to help players find old friends to play World of Warcraft Classic together
MMORPGs are better with friends, and nobody should suffer Barrens chat alone. If the upcoming World of Warcraft Classic has you pining for the...
World of Warcraft’s latest sparkleponies don’t sparkle at all
While the official 15th anniversary celebrations for World of Warcraft are still a few months off, Blizzard is getting the party going in its...
The Daily Grind: Will WoW Classic end up topping retail World of Warcraft?
There's a lot of Big Talk going on these days about how WoW Classic will perform and what it will do to both Blizzard...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 232: Girl Dwarves rock our world
Justin and Bree discuss WoW, LOTRO, DDO, Guild Wars 2, Star Trek Online, Skyforge, City of Heroes, SWG Legends, and Marvel Heroes.
Check out the updated Worgen and Goblin models from World of Warcraft’s 8.2.5 test server
It's high time for the Worgen and Goblins to get some face lifts in World of Warcraft, and that's one of the big updates...
World of Warcraft Classic will let you reserve your name on August 12
From the time of this story's publishing, you have precisely six days to come up with your most clever and pun-loaded moniker. That's when...
Not So Massively: Why ARPGs, not MMOs, are where pet classes truly shine
I noticed something odd when I started playing Grim Dawn aways back: I went straight for the pet builds. This is interesting because this...
LOTRO Legendarium: A timeline of Lord of the Rings Online from 1994 to 2019
When I wrapped up writing my previous LOTRO column on the game's first year of live operation, I felt that I had left this...
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG offers the best farming and gardening experience?
Not gonna lie, I really like farming in MMOs. No, not the grindy kind of farming, just the actual process of farming crops on...
WoW Classic’s next global stress test is dated for August 8 and 9
Ever since WoW Classic's closed beta ended a tad early back in July, would-be Vanilla players have been anxious to get back in there....
WoW Factor: Content rollouts and relevance in WoW Classic and live
Part of me was tempted to write this column chiefly about the rather baffling idea that Blizzard was surprised by the number of people...
Perfect Ten: Why people create alts in MMOs
I have alts in Final Fantasy XIV. This is absurd for two reasons. First, the statement makes it clear that I have alternate characters...
Blizzard was ‘blown away’ by World of Warcraft Classic beta engagement
It might have only lasted a short time, but World of Warcraft Classic's beta test certainly made an impression -- on both the community...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 231: EverQuest and Secret World prognostications
Justin and Bree discuss Elder Scrolls Online, Pagan Online, EverQuest 3, Guild Wars 2, and Worlds Adrift, with adventures in WoW, SWG, and Villagers & Heroes, plus mailbag topics on The Secret World and MMO fashion.
Another World of Warcraft expansion ‘leak’ surfaces, this one called Shadowlands
'Tis the season for crazy -- or perhaps not-so-crazy -- World of Warcraft expansion rumors, apparently. Hot on the heels of a recent "leak"...
World of Warcraft’s Patch 8.2.5 includes Goblin and Worgen makeovers, bee mounts, and party sync
When World of Warcraft's Patch 8.2.5 arrives later this year, you may stop doing your Nic Cage impression of "Not the bees!" and instead...