July 25, 2008
Diablo III Media Update
We have added three new pieces of artwork,
two new screenshots, and one
new wallpaper.
July 24, 2008
New StarCraft II Planet Bio - Mar Sara
We have added a new planet bio, Mar Sara.
The Sara system was initially catalogued by freelance prospectors and colonized by an expedition from Tarsonis several years later.
Mar Sara formed the eighth of the thirteen core colonies of the Terran Confederacy. The Sara system was unusual for having two habitable
planets, but Mar Sara was always a backwater colony compared to the more prosperous Chau Sara.
Mar Sara was one of the first planets to be infested by the zerg when they appeared in terran space. It was also the first planet on which
the Confederates fought the advancing Swarm to any significant extent, although most of the actual fighting was done by local militia forces.
We have also added two new pieces of artwork and six new screenshots.
July 23, 2008
New Fan Art
The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with new pieces of artwork.
July 21, 2008
Frostmourne Fan Art Contest Winners
It wasn't an easy task, but after going through hundreds of amazing submissions from our community, we've picked the
winners of the Frostmourne fan art contest. These pictures represent the best of the best representations of Arthas with his sinister blade, Frostmourne. The grand prize winner will receive a Frostmourne replica, courtesy of Epic Weapons, as well as an entry into the
Wrath of the Lich King beta test. Two runners-up will also receive beta test access.
Thanks to everyone who participated, and congratulations once again to all the winners!
July 18, 2008
New Fan Art
The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with new pieces of artwork.
July 17, 2008
World of Warcraft Coming to Latin America July 25
The Latin American Spanish version of World of Warcraft is gearing up for release and will be available for purchase starting next Friday, July 25. See the press release and FAQ for further details.
To celebrate the release, we’ll be holding a launch event in Plaza Satelite, a mall located in Estado de Mexico, on July 26 and 27. We’ll have activities to participate in and prizes to win, and you’ll be able to meet members of our Latin American team and other Blizzard Entertainment employees. For more details, please visit the event webpage.
If you’re new to World of Warcraft, we suggest checking out our Getting Started guide for more information on the game.
World of Warcraft llega a América Latina el 25 de Julio
La versión de World of Warcraft para América Latina en español está siendo preparada para ser lanzada y estará a la venta a partir del próximo viernes 25 de Julio. Para mayores detalles, no olvides revisar el boletín de prensa y el FAQ.
Para celebrar nuestro lanzamiento de World of Warcraft para América Latina, tendremos un evento en la medianoche del 25 de Julio, tiempo del Centro de México, en una tienda de Blockbuster localizada en Av. Universidad #697 en México, D.F. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para conocer a algunos miembros del equipo de desarrollo de World of Warcraft y obtener su autógrafo.
Asimismo, tendremos el evento de lanzamiento en el centro comercial Plaza Satélite, localizado en el Estado de México, México los días 26 y 27 de Julio, donde tendremos actividades en las que podrás participar y obtener premios y, además, podrás conocer a miembros del equipo de América Latina y otros representantes de Blizzard.
Si eres nuevo en World of Warcraft, te recomendamos revisar la sección "Empezando" de nuestra guía para obtener más información sobre el juego.
Si deseas conocer más detalles acerca de nuestros eventos de lanzamiento, no olvides visitar la página del evento.
July 10, 2008
Activision Blizzard Announcement
We're excited to announce that our planned team-up with Activision, first made public back in December 2007, is now a reality. All regulatory and shareholder approvals have been granted, meaning Blizzard Entertainment -- along with the other companies that made up Vivendi Games -- is now part of a new organization called Activision Blizzard.
While this transition doesn't impact our games, websites, personnel, day-to-day operations, or development philosophies, the combined resources of Activision Blizzard will make it easier than ever for us to deliver the best games possible to our players around the world. For more information, please check out our Activision Blizzard FAQ.
New Fan Art
The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with new pieces of artwork.
July 9, 2008
Invitational Highlights Video
If you missed the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, or if you were there and
you want to relive the highlights, we have an awesome video recap of the event, showing elements
from the various panels, contests and displays available during the event.
You can see this recap video, and our other coverage videos on the official Invitational website.
And there are more to come!
July 3, 2008
StarCraft II Character Biography: Zeratul
Learn more about StarCraft II's main characters and their complex intertwining stories in the character biography of Zeratul, the second installment of our StarCraft II character biography series. We have also added one new piece of artwork and five new screenshots.
July 2, 2008
New Fan Art
The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with new pieces of artwork.
July 1, 2008
Worldwide Invitational Coverage Sampler
This year's Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational has come to a close, and its attendees are making their way home, but there's still plenty of event coverage to check out. In addition to the big news of Diablo III's announcement, you can find articles on the contests, panels, tournaments, museum, closing-night concert, and more. Take a look at our official event site, or check below for just a tiny selection of the online coverage:
Returning to Diablo II
With this past weekend's announcement of
Diablo III, now is the perfect time to revisit the dark fantasy world of Sanctuary (or check it out for the first time). The Diablo II ladder was recently reset, wiping the slate clean and kicking off a new rush to level 99. In addition, the newly released patch 1.12a lets you play without having the Diablo II CD in the drive. To download the patch, either connect to Battle.net or visit the Patch Download page, and be sure to read the
patch notes for further instructions.
Diablo II and its expansion, Lord of Destruction, are also now available for direct download via our
online store, making it easy to replace lost CDs or to introduce the game to friends. You can also visit the Arreat Summit for Diablo II resources and information, including detailed item listings, formulae, build templates, and more.
June 28, 2008
Diablo® III Unveiled!
Twenty years have passed since the cataclysmic events of Diablo® II. Mephisto, Diablo, and Baal have been defeated, but the Worldstone, which once shielded the world of Sanctuary from the forces of both the High Heavens and the Burning Hells, has been destroyed, and evil once again stirs in Tristram....
Following the unveiling of Diablo III today at the Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, we've launched the game's official website, with information about the places, characters, monsters, and adventures awaiting you upon your return to the world of Sanctuary. Some of the site's highlights include:
Visit the new Diablo III website now to learn more about the game, and make sure to check out the official FAQ and the announcement press release.
The 2008 Worldwide Invitational Closes!
Today was the last day of the Worldwide Invitational in Paris, France. The day began with a panel led by Blizzard artists Samwise Didier and Dave Berggren where they discussed the distinctive "Blizzard" style of art and graphics (in StarCraft). Also taking place this morning were the Diablo Lore and Art panel that helped players get a feel for the history that has occured since the end of Diablo II: Lord of Destruction and the World of Warcraft: Anatomy of Raids panel where players got an inside view of how the dungeons of Northrend will be constructed. The afternoon brought us to a panel discussion with World of Warcraft developers concerning the PvP system and another panel touching on the Denizens of Diablo.
Finally, the day comes to an end with the closing ceremony featuring a concert given by the Video Games Live orchestra. The crowd will be warmed up by an energetic performance from Blizzard's very own Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain, who leveled up from 70 during the course of their epic performance.
We look forward to seeing everyone at our next event and would like to thank all our guests for attending and all our viewers for checking out the website during the event! Thanks and hope to see you again soon!
Check out our coverage page, the image gallery, and the final tournament bracket to learn more about the event!
WWI '08 Tournament Winners Announced
Over the last two days we have been treated to a spectacular display of skill and speed as world champion players of StarCraft, Warcraft III, and the World of Warcraft Arena, have gathered here to compete.
From beginning to end, these tournaments have provided excitement and surprises for players and spectators alike, and we are now proud to announce the winners of each category.
StarCraft winners
- Winner: ByungGu Song "Stork"
- Runner-up: BoSung Yum "Seashield"
Warcraft winners
- Winner: JaeHo Jang "Moon"
- Runner-up: June Park "Lyn"
World of Warcraft winners
- First Place: Council of Mages
- Second Place: Improved clicks
- Third Place: SK-US
Check out our brackets page for a more detailed tournament overview and replays of these exciting games!
June 28th 2008
Worldwide Invitational 2008 Opens
Thousands of people from all around the world were present today at the opening of the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational. Welcomed by the Blizzard Europe's Managing Director, Fred Menou, and Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of the Blizzard Entertainment, the attendees were treated to the announcement of Blizzard's newest project, Diablo III. With a stunning trailer, and a gameplay video to whet their appetites, attendees will have the chance over the next two days to attend panels about the development and design of this latest installment of the Diablo universe. Everyone who didn't make it to the event in person can now watch our live stream instead!
June 26, 2008
Blizzard Authenticator Introduced
To help players avoid unauthorized account access, we're introducing the Blizzard Authenticator, a keychain token that generates codes that must be entered when signing in to the linked World of Warcraft account. For full details, please check out the
official announcement or visit the
information page.
Worldwide Invitational This Weekend
The 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, packed with tournaments, discussion panels, and other exciting events, is taking place this Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29 in Paris, France. If you're attending, have a safe trip and enjoy the show. If you couldn't make it this year, you can follow coverage throughout the weekend on our official Worldwide Invitational site.
Rock Out to "I Am Murloc"
Can't get enough of Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain's epic metal? The group's hit single "I Am Murloc" is available today as free downloadable content for
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Download it today!
June 25, 2008
New Fan Art
The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with new pieces of artwork.
June 17, 2008
New Planet Bio – Char
We have added a new planet bio, Char.
Char was formerly one of the thirteen core worlds of the Confederacy, but it is most notorious as the primary hive planet of the alien zerg. Upon its discovery, Char was found to be an inhospitable volcanic planet with thick ash covering most of its surface and tainting its acrid atmosphere. The hazardous environment is further intensified by extremely high levels of cosmic radiation from Char's volatile pairing of binary stars, a class VI F0 sub dwarf orbiting an M8 irregular variable.
Read more about Char here. We have also added two new pieces of artwork and one new screenshot.
June 13, 2008
New StarCraft Shirt Barrage
With StarCraft II advancing like a swarm of zerglings, J!NX has launched a new wave of StarCraft-themed gear. Show your support for your favorite race -- or keep your options open and support all three.
June 5, 2008
BlizzCast Episode 3 Now Available
Episode 3 of BlizzCast takes us deeper into the development of both StarCraft II and Wrath of the Lich King. We start out interviewing Dustin Browder, Lead Designer of StarCraft II, in our ‘Zerg Evolution into StarCraft II' interview. Next, we interview Lead Designer of World of Warcraft, Jeff Kaplan, about dungeon and raid design for both World of Warcraft and its upcoming expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. Following, we bring on Joeyray Hall, Manager of Video Production, to chat with us about the magic that goes into the development of Machinima for World of Warcraft.
Listen to the show now, or
check out the transcript to see all the featured artwork.
June 3, 2008
I <3 SC Winners
We would like thank all the participants in our I <3 StarCraft contest. We received submissions from StarCraft fans all over the world and have compiled hundreds of them into a I <3 StarCraft photo mosaic.
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