In Real Life

How Fast Was Level 85 Reached In Cataclysm?

World of Warcraft’s Cataclysm expansion pack went live in North America at 3am Eastern time this morning, roughly two hours after European protection Paladin Forscience hit level 85.


December 7, 2010
In Real Life

World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm Is Go

It’s after midnight Pacific time, and the Goblins and Worgen have begun flooding into Azeroth as World of Warcraft’s Cataclysm expansion goes live. I’ve made my new characters, have you?


In Real Life

What Worgen And Goblin Character Classes Should I Play?

World of Warcraft’s Cataclysm goes down early tomorrow morning, unleashing the ferocious Worgen and inventive Goblins upon Azeroth as playable races. I’ll have to play both races, but the classes I pick are up to you guys.


In Real Life

And Then I Punched Deathwing Right In The Face

In the Cataclysm-scarred desolation of World of Warcraft’s Barrens, three old adventures tell spectacular tall tales about the day that Deathwing came. Check out one of the finest examples of traditional storytelling I’ve seen in a massively multiplayer online role-playing game.


In Real Life

World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm Unboxed In The Snow

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The World of Warcraft Cataclysm collector’s edition made it to the roof of our New York offices today, as part of our series of rooftop unboxings. Is the $US80 special Cataclysm worth it? Take a look. Bizarre twist ending included.


December 4, 2010

Preparing For Cataclysmic Return To World Of Warcraft

You left Azeroth behind long ago, but you can’t resist the rumbling of the Cataclysm any longer. It’s OK, we understand. Here are some helpful tips to help you ease yourself back into the addiction.


News

Everquest 2 May Be Getting Its Own Cataclysm Soon

Next week’s world-changing expansion for World of Warcraft may not be the only cataclysm to hit a major massively multiplayer online game soon.


December 3, 2010

The Creepiest Rebirth Of Post-Cataclysm Azeroth

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December 2, 2010
News

The Only Way To Travel In Post-Cataclysm World Of Warcraft

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You can have your fancy flying mounts and your flashy teleportation spells; the Goblin Rocketway is the only way to travel in the new World of Warcraft. It’s like a love rollercoaster, only with less love and more fire.


December 1, 2010

Tour World Of Warcraft’s Post-Cataclysm Barrens

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