During BlizzCon 2016, we caught up with Ion Hazzikostas and Patrick Magruder about the upcoming Patch 7.1.5, and 7.2 (Tomb of Sargeras). Loads of new content was revealed, and we got even more info out of Ion and Patrick.
World of Warcraft – What’s Next For Legion
The first World of Warcraft: Legion panel has kicked off with new game director Ion Hazzikostas on stage. He has started the conversation with a discussion about the team’s patch philosophy. Head through the jump and keep refreshing the page for the most up to date news.
World of Warcraft – What We Know About 7.1.5 and 7.2 – Tomb of Sargeras
The first World of Warcraft: Legion panel has kicked off with new game director Ion Hazzikostas on stage. He has started the conversation with a discussion about the team’s patch philosophy. Head through the jump and keep refreshing the page for the most up to date news.
World of Warcraft – Mark Kern Posts New Legacy Servers Petition
Mark Kern is at it again and has posted a new petition to bring “vanilla” or “legacy” servers to World of Warcraft. His aim, according to the most recent petition, is to get Blizzcon attendees to sign an “Ask about Legacy” pledge if enough signers are achieved.
World of Warcraft – Amazingly Detailed Illidan Statue Shown in New Video
Blizzard has put out a pretty amazing video to show the creation of a new highly detailed statue of the World of Warcraft anti-hero, Illidan Stormrage. The video shows off snips of the creative process including computer modeling, 3D printing, hand sculpting and hand painting. The new statue will be up for grabs beginning on November 3rd.
World of Warcraft – Several Classes Affected by Today’s PvP Hotfix
The World of Warcraft community site has been updated with a fairly lengthy list of changes made to several classes and specs with specific regard to PvP. Many of the affected classes have had base stats tweaked to better balance the game. For instance, while Frost Death Knights have had Strength reduced by 10%, Warriors have had Strength and Stamina boosted by 10%. In addition to PvP updates, smaller fixes have been applied to class halls, dungeons & raids, and items.
World of Warcraft – Secret Cow Level Found In….Azeroth? Maybe So!
According to YouTube user MabusGaming, World of Warcraft players may soon have the opportunity to participate in the legendary Secret Cow Level. Wait a minute…WORLD OF WARCRAFT players? That’s right! Despite its association with Diablo and Diablo 2, Blizzard may be bringing the Secret Cow Level to World of Warcraft as part of Diablo’s 20th Anniversary celebration scheduled for early 2017.
World of Warcraft – No Vanilla Servers to be Announced at Blizzcon
After not so subtly hinting around by the Nostalrius “Private Server” group that Blizzard may be getting ready to announce World of Warcraft classic, or vanilla, servers at this year’s Blizzcon, J. Allen Brack has taken to the official forums to squash that rumor.
World of Warcraft – Trial of Valor Mini-Raid Preview
The World of Warcraft community site has been updated with a brief preview of the v7.1 mini-raid, Trial of Valor. Trial of Valor will not launch with tomorrow’s release of v7.1 but will launch Normal and Heroic versions on November 8th, with Mythic and LFR versions launching on November 15th. The article gives a bit of background on the lore behind Trial of Valor and some information about the three bosses players will encounter.
World of Warcraft – Trial of Valor Mini-Raid Preview & v7.1 Patch Notes
The World of Warcraft community site has been updated with a brief preview of the v7.1 mini-raid, Trial of Valor. Trial of Valor will not launch with tomorrow’s release of v7.1 but will launch Normal and Heroic versions on November 8th, with Mythic and LFR versions launching on November 15th. The article gives a bit of background on the lore behind Trial of Valor and some information about the three bosses players will encounter.