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PAX 2009: BioWare offers Star Wars: The Old Republic fans discount on KOTOR

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

We're all about MMOs at Massively (shocker), but once in a while something from our RPG past resurfaces and captures our attention again. Clearly we've got a number of Star Wars fans among our readers looking at how many people are following our Star Wars: The Old Republic coverage, and ...

Patch 3.3 PTR: Quest tracking feature

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

The new quest tracker was released as part of Thursday's PTR build. This is different than the one that they included last time they made an attempt in this area. Previously, they used various types of icons to tell you what type of quest was in that area. This time, ...

When Alliance play Worgen, can I skin them?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

While killing Worgen in Silverpine Forest the other day, it occurred to me I can skin them. When Alliance play Worgen, can I skin them? Please!

Blizzard announces 5th annual pumpkin carving contest

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Hallow's End is almost upon us, and Blizzard has once again announced their annual pumpkin carving contest. This is always a hoot -- I was only ever able to do the usual jack-o-lantern (once I did a Batman symbol, but it never really worked out), but there are always some ...

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood in Crystalsong Forest?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood in Crystalsong Forest?

Patch 3.2 brings two more heirloom weapons

Friday, July 17th, 2009

We were all aflutter over the news of the new Heirloom chest pieces that give you an extra 10% XP, but we somehow forgot to mention the two new heirloom weapons. The Venerable Mass of McGowan and the Repurposed Lava Dredger are the two new heirloom weapons we'll be getting ...

Pele’s champion

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Pyromania is a frequent character trait of mages, and Presage of <Guile> on Shadowmoon is no exception. Then again, if I could hurl fire with my mind, I would probably spend a lot of time burning things too. I should really make up a list in case I ever develop ...