Archive for January 7th, 2009

Blizzard releases EU Wrath launch video

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Blizzard has released some launch night video from the Wrath of the Lich King release over on their EU site, and it looks like things were pretty crazy across the pond. There were costumes aplenty, and there were crowds in London, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. Plus, the video even ...

The value of questing after level 80

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

From: http://www.wowinsider.com/2009/01/07/the-value-of-questing-after-level-80/ I'm always amazed when people hit 80 and then start wondering how to make gold. Sure, there are all kinds of money tricks floating around (playing the AH is always fun, and everyone has their own tips they've picked up), but quite frankly, the easiest and most reliable way ...

Playing in a group

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

From: http://www.wowinsider.com/2009/01/07/wow-rookie-playing-in-a-group/ New around here? WoW Rookie points WoW's newest players to the resources they need to get acclimated. Send us a note to suggest a WoW Rookie topic. You're madly in love with your new character. You've polished off the early zones and boast a couple of handfuls of talent points. ...

Mining mechanics changed, one hit per node

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

From: http://www.wowinsider.com/2009/01/07/mining-mechanics-changed-one-hit-per-node/ The updated 3.0.8 patch notes released today have an interesting, yet significant, change to mining. Miners will now only hit the node once to get all the ore and associated loot. This change might seem mundane but it actually carries some significant weight. Farmers regularly fly or run around zones, stopping ...

Authenticators back in stock

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

From: http://www.wowinsider.com/2009/01/07/authenticators-back-in-stock/ For those of you who have been patiently waiting, trying to catch them in stock - good news! The Blizzard store is currently showing that there are authenticators back in stock for your ordering pleasure. As if that weren't awesome enough, it's not just the United States authenticators that ...

Ding! webcomic is looking for your stories

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

From: http://www.wowinsider.com/2009/01/06/ding-webcomic-is-looking-for-your-stories/ Webcomic artist Scott Kurtz, the guy behind PvP and (more importantly) Ding! has recently posted that he'll be changing the format of his World of Warcraft themed comic. Currently, Ding! follows the comical exploits of his fictional guild, Panda Attack, but as of now that's all going to be ...

Rant on why ALL MMO’s Suck.

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

  I haven’t logged in to Everquest 2 or any MMO for over a month. Every time i get bored i’ve been asking my self what i want to do. And playing an MMO is not something that has come to mind. Playing GTA4, or watching a tv/movie or play with ...