Blizzard has announced the details of their fan comic contests, which is now in Year 3. Each month, Blizzard will give out a Battle Chest signed by developers and a 60 day pre-paid time card to the winners.
Details after the jump.
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Wednesday, April 2nd
Tuesday, April 1st
Blizzard unveiled another hero class, the Bard. Taking a step into a more "Guitar Hero" type of look and attitude, the Bards...:
...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!
Armed with a trusty axe, killer riffs, and a ton of attitude, the guitar-wielding bard is the second hero class to be introduced in the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King expansion for World of Warcraft. The bard excels both as a solo performer and as part of a solid group lineup, able to front in a number of roles as varied as his musical repertoire.
More screenshots and lore at the official site.
The official site announced today that the 2008 season of the Arena Tournaments have begun.
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.
Players can register teams HERE.
Saturday, March 29th
After weeks of seeing the honorable mentions in the Cartoon Contest, the winner has been announced:
And the comic contest winner for March, 2008, is... Flamestriker! Congratulations! Remember, this contest will go on all year long, so you will have a new chance to win a $100 Jinx Gift Certificate every month. Keep those comics coming, and you might be next! Stop by each week to see a new comic from the contest. Also, check out all of the March comics.
Have a comic to submit? It's not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the official rules, and submit your comics today!
Funny stuff!
The winners of the Spectral Safari Screenshot Contest have been announced. The picture to the right is the grand prize winner, "Joline".
The results are in!
After donning pith helmets, pitching tents in the parking lot, and hanging mosquito netting to get into the spirit of the safari theme, the judges pored over thousands of submissions and emerged with winning entries in hand. We sifted through a number of well-orchestrated, creative, and sometimes frightening screenshots, but in the end, one grand prize winner, one second-place winner, and three runners-up stood out above the rest. Congratulations to all the winners.
Friday, March 28th
The Taunka has been revealed in the latest update to the Wrath of the Lich King bestiary.
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. The taunka's relationship with nature, unlike that of their tauren brethren, has been one of constant struggle and grim perseverance.
Although the taunka may seem dour or even cold to outsiders, those who come to know them will soon recognize an embattled race of survivors characterized by colossal hearts and unshakable resolve.
Check out the rest of the critters of Northrend at the link above.
Tuesday, March 25th
Now that patch v2.4 has been released, arena tournament registrations are now be accepted. There is a brief announcement on the official site:
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 where you can customize your characters and battle with fellow players. For more details or to register for the tournament, please visit the Arena Tournament information page. Good luck!
Take the link above to register your team!
Friday, March 21st
The official bestiary guide for Wrath of the Lich King has been updated. The latest addition is the Iron Dwarf, denizen of Northrend:
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. Etched with runes of power - and with lightning pulsing beneath their thick, metallic skin - they may represent the missing link between the dwarves and the legendary titans of myth. Unfortunately the malevolent iron dwarves have openly defied the Explorers' League and seem intent on destroying any and all artifacts connecting them to the shadowed recesses of history.
Tuesday, March 18th
A new page dedicated to the Fury of Sunwell content patch v2.4 has debuted. The page features a video, desktop wallpaper, quest information, arena descriptions and lore about Sunwell:
You've traveled through the Dark Portal and braved the perils of Outland. You've faced off against the might of the Burning Legion itself and 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.
Take the link above to see the trailer. To view it, however, Xvid for PC or [a href="http://www.xvidmovies.com/mac/"]Xvid for Mac is required.
Thursday, March 13th
The Blizzard Worldwide Invitational 2008 details have been published on the US Blizzard site. Featuring WoW: Wrath of the Lich King, Starcraft II and the chance to hobnob with Blizzard developers, here's what else you'll find:
To give you an insight into what will be taking place at the Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational 2008, we've compiled a list of some of the attractions awaiting you. Please note that this list is not complete - we will be unveiling more exciting news in the coming days and weeks! Over the weekend of June 28th and 29th, we will offer you more than 12 hours each day of activities and live on-stage entertainment, including:
- Discussion panels with Blizzard developers: Members from the development teams of Blizzard games including World of Warcraft and StarCraft II will be sharing all their latest news in public presentations, as well as taking your questions.
- Artist and developer signings: Various artists and developers from your favorite Blizzard games will be on-hand to sign your game boxes, books, or exclusive Blizzard merchandise available in the goodie bag that you receive when entering the event!
- Hands-on play with the latest builds of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II: Be among the first to try out all the newest features of our upcoming World of Warcraft expansion and the long-awaited sequel to StarCraft at the Worldwide Invitational!
- A silent auction: Submit a hidden bid for the chance to win exclusive Blizzard-themed items for your personal collection.
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