Blizzcon 09

Hands-On With Cataclysm’s Goblins And Worgen

8:00AM August 26, 2009 | Mike Fahey

The Goblin and Worgen races are getting a grand introduction in the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, with starting areas that make the other races’ pale in comparison. More »

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StarCraft: Ghost Lives On In StarCraft II

6:20AM August 26, 2009 | Mike Fahey

Blizzard’s stealth-action game StarCraft: Ghost may be on indefinite hold, but according to Sam Didier it still remains a valuable resource in the development of titles like StarCraft II. More »

In Real Life

Where Are The Official Diablo III Rainbow Unicorn Shirts?

2:20AM August 26, 2009 | Mike Fahey

During last year’s BlizzCon, Jay Wilson was sporting the most glorious Diablo III t-shirt ever created, hinting that strong demand could lead to a public release. What happened? More »

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Keeping Things Fresh In The StarCraft II Expansions

1:20AM August 26, 2009 | Mike Fahey

With StarCraft II’s single player experience spread across three titles, how is Blizzard going to keep things fresh? Sam “Samwise” Didier answers the question with hatchet wounds while dodging the fierce enemy UI. More »

World Of Warcraft: The Lands Beyond The Cataclysm

7:40AM August 25, 2009 | Mike Fahey

Check out this tour of the zones of World of Warcraft: Catacylsm, for a look at Gilneas, The Lost Isles and how Deathwing’s reappearance will forever change the face of Azeroth. More »

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StarCraft II Can Be Played Offline

6:20AM August 25, 2009 | Mike Fahey

Troubled by the Battle.net login screen that appears upon first launching StarCraft II? Does it mean that StarCraft II requires an internet connection? Not so, says Blizzard’s Rob Pardo. More »

Hands On With Diablo III’s Monk

5:20AM August 25, 2009 | Mike Fahey

Though the Diablo III kiosks in the BlizzCon pressroom were swamped all weekend, I did manage to squeeze in a little time with the game’s newest class: the Monk. More »

In Real Life

Ozzy Tells Kotaku Of His Secret Video Game Addicition

4:00AM August 25, 2009 | Mike Fahey

During our post-BlizzCon interview with Ozzy Osbourne, the rock legend revealed that he had once been addicted to a video game. Help us figure out which game that was. More »

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Tricia Helfer Is StarCraft II’s Kerrigan

3:20AM August 25, 2009 | Mike Fahey

Original voice actress Glynnis Talken Campbell is still out as the voice of StarCraft II‘s Kerrigan, but Blizzard found a worth replacement in the form of Cylon Number Six, Tricia Helfer. More »

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World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm: Why Level 85?

2:40AM August 25, 2009 | Mike Fahey

The Burning Crusade raised World of Warcraft‘s level cap to 70. Then Wrath of the Lich King took it to 80. Why is it only going to 85 in the Cataclysm expansion? Tom Chilton explains. More »