Announcement

SwagDog Class Icon Custom T-Shirt Contest

Are you a guru when it comes to the ways of the priest? Think you know everything there is to know about death knights? Well, it's time to put your knowledge to the test. To prepare for the upcoming launch of its newest World of Warcraft customized Class Icon t-shirt collection,
wants you to show how well you know your character classes.

Starting Tuesday, August 31, we'll be posting two questions per day on our that will focus on key aspects of each World of Warcraft character class.

New World of Warcraft Wallpaper

We have just updated our section with a featuring Ruby Sanctum.

Blizzard’s Patching Policy Revealed; New Situation Report

Bashiok, Blizzard’s community manager, has posted on the battle.net forums, discussing a subject that’s on the mind of every StarCraft 2 player: gameplay balance and patches that change it. The thread began with worries that Blizzard is keeping the game in an unbalanced form that will only be addressed by the next expansion, Heart of the Swarm, when it introduces new units and balance changes.

Blizzard Art Gallery Update

The has been updated with 2 pieces representing the Warcraft universe. These pieces offer an inside look at the creative process behind building this virtual world.

New Cataclysm Zone Q&A: Azshara

of Azshara with game designers Craig Amai and Dave Kosak, who talked with us about the Horde's northward expansion and the rise of the Bilgewater Cartel as part of our ongoing coverage of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. Adventure, conflict, and, of course, profit await those who enter the newly re-imagined Azshara!

Australia & New Zealand - Guild Screenshot Beta Contest

We're proud to announce a brand new contest open exclusively to residents of Australia and New Zealand. We're looking for some tightly knit guilds who are ready to rumble their way into our World of Warcraft: Cataclysm beta test.

We want you to share screenshots of your guild's greatest triumphs and proudest achievements with us. Whether you and your mates just took down the Twilight Destroyer or you've crushed Kel'thuzad for the first time, we want to witness the milestones of your success.

New World of Warcraft Fan Wallpaper

We have just updated our section with a
titled "Cataclysm" by Kenvd.

Wrath. Launches in Mainland China August 31

The shadow of Icecrown Citadel grows longer, and the armies of the Scourge prepare for battle on a new front.... We're pleased to announce that World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King will be released in mainland China on August 31! For more information, check out our recent .

Battle.net Updates and GeForce GTX 460 Contest Winners

The new Battle.net that had launched with StarCraft 2 might have taken many users by surprise – if they did not keep up with SC news during development – with its permanent character names and the lack of chatrooms.

Look what Just Dropped from J!NX

With summer drawing to a close, we enter the new season with memories of Midsummer nights swimming in our heads and a Cataclysmic upheaval looming ever-closer in our future. J!NX has marked the occasion with a brand-new collection of World of Warcraft clothing -- and see if you can find a suitable upgrade for your lucky raid shirt.

Blizzard Art Gallery Update

We've added more pieces to our . Have a look at the formative art which helped to actualize our concepts for the Warcraft universe.

North American Warcraft Regional Finals This Weekend!

Come watch the best players from the Warcraft III ladder and the World of Warcraft Arena tournament realm battle for victory this Saturday and Sunday (August 21 and 22) at the in Austin, Texas. The top two teams/players from each game will be awarded a cash prize and invited to compete at BlizzCon 2010 this October in Anaheim, California.

Admission is completely free, and attendees will be able to watch their favorite players fight to the finish on a huge screen in the main ballroom.

New Fan Art

The was just updated with new artwork from your community peers. Come take a look at 4 new works based on the Warcraft universe.

Would you like to share your artistic talents with the Warcraft community? !

New Cataclysm Zone Q&A: Darkshore

Game designers Luis Barriga and Craig Amai sat down with us to discuss upcoming changes to Darkshore's landscape, the fate of Auberdine, and the challenges of redesigning an old-world zone from the ground up in this World of Warcraft: Cataclysm content preview. on the Cataclysm site now!

Pencils Down: Global Writing Contest Ends Soon

Be warned, all ye wordsmiths and masters of prose... the 2010 Global Writing Contest soon draws to a close!

If you have yet to submit your original tale from the Diablo, StarCraft, or Warcraft universe, the deadline is next Monday, August 23, 2010.

Those who take us on the most brilliantly written journey shall reap the ultimate reward -- a trip to Blizzard Entertainment's headquarters to meet the writers and staff behind the lore of our games. You'll find all of the details , including the from last year.