World of Warcraft Turns 5, Warcraft Turns 15

Blizzard released a new mini website related to the 5-year WoW and 15-year Warcraft anniversaries that includes a video interview with key members of the Blizzard Entertainment staff, some of which still work on World of Warcraft to this day. Check out the video below, and head to the website to see it all. The early part of the video is especially cool, including Chris Metzen describing the background behind the Bridenbrad quest chain.

Quote from: Zarhym (Source)

Over the past 15 years, a lot has changed in Azeroth. Valiant heroes have travelled the length and breadth of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms, taken wing in Outland to free the Black Temple from Illidan's clutches, and set sail for Northrend to battle the mighty Lich King. Whether you've been part of the adventure from the beginning or are just getting started now, we're glad to have you with us for the five-year anniversary of World of Warcraft and the 15-year anniversary of the Warcraft series.

To commemorate these milestones, we've just launched the Warcraft anniversary website. There you’ll find video interviews featuring personal anecdotes from some of the shapers of Warcraft, as well as the Battlecry Mosaic where you can show off your faction pride. Visit the anniversary site now!

Warcraft Anniversary Website: http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wowanniversary/

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Blizzard at Dreamhack, PTR Maintenance, 3.3 PTR Patch Notes Update

Blizzard at Dreamhack

There isn't much to say about this other than go play StarCraft II and Cataclysm, you won't regret it!

Quote from: Ancilorn (Source)

We’re pleased to announce that Blizzard Entertainment will be attending Dreamhack Winter 2009, the world’s largest computer festival, which is taking place from 26th to 29th November in Jönköping, Sweden.

Dreamhack attendees will be able to visit the Blizzard booth to take part in various competitions and contests, and also to play both StarCraft II and World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.

You can find out more about Dreamhack Winter 2009 at http://www.dreamhack.se/dhw09.

We look forward to seeing you there!

PTR Maintenance

The PTRs are being taken down today for maintenance and for a new build. Stay tuned for any undocumented changes or new things.

Quote from: Dresorull (Source)

We will be bringing down the PTR servers today for maintenance at approximately 3:45 PM PST. There is currently no estimated time for this maintenance.

This thread will be updated as more information becomes available.

3.3 PTR Patch Notes Update

Yes, this is the only change in the 3.3 patch notes for today.

Update: 11.23.2009
Druids: Eclipse

Druids

• Talents
  • Balance
    • Eclipse: This effect will not activate again within 15 seconds of either type of Eclipse effect firing, in addition to the existing 30-second cooldown for each type of Eclipse.

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US First A Tribute to Immortality - Might

Congratulations to Might of US-Turalyon on their US first, world second completion of A Tribute to Immortality, quite possibly the most "difficult" achievement added to the game so far due to a lot of randomness involved. They're also the first alliance guild to complete it, so you have a chance to see the Crusader's White Warhorse in-game finally. And of course Might is recruiting a death knight, so if you're looking to join a guild then this is a good time before Icecrown Citadel comes out!

Now that we have it completed both in Europe and North America, only Korea and Taiwan remain and we can all forget that Crusaders' Coliseum even existed in the first place. On the bright side, 3.3 and a real raid instance in Icecrown Citadel is a few weeks away more than likely!

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