When World of Warcraft Classic, and the recent World of Warcraft Season of Mastery launched, they brought back the opportunity to relive the joy of opening treasure chests. Chests are typically found surrounded by mobs, or tucked away in some out of the way location. They are single-use objects, which eventually respawn in the same... Continue Reading →
Over the past year, I speculated on where the story of World of Warcraft can lead after Shadowlands, the impact of Shadowlands time, and a way to spice up class specs. As we wait for 2022 to deliver the first news of the next expansion, I believe cosmetic crafting would serve well as the customization... Continue Reading →
When Victoria's Secret Female asked Blizzard about female characters not looking like they stepped out of a lingerie catalog at Blizzcon 2010, she was met with mockery and an all-too typical male obliviousness to the sexualization of female representation in video games. To be clear, World of Warcraft did not invent sexualized content in fantasy.... Continue Reading →
Please note, this is an article of speculation. Blizzard has not announced anything related to what happens after World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. We don't even know what Patch 9.2 has in store. However, there is a pattern of expansions and significant loose ends to suggest the next great adventure will focus on the world situation... Continue Reading →
Within the past week, Blizzard announced new game play options added to World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Patch 9.1.5. The upcoming changes are not related to the Shadowlands story, but are customizations features for which the community has been requesting. Blizzard's surprise announcements are their latest attempt to stem the bleeding of players due to reports... Continue Reading →
The return of the one true king
Since its launch in 2004, World of Warcraft has taken its players, myself included, on adventures spanning lost continents, alien worlds, and alternative time lines, to safe guard the world of Azeroth. During the course of these expeditions, players learned much of Azeroth's history, filling in blanks and illuminating lore which has existed since the... Continue Reading →
Image Blizzard Entertainment Many years ago, I walked into a local gaming shop as the clerk was talking with another customer about Blizzard adding the Felguard as the new Warlock pet. I smoothly joined the conversation and quickly noted the clerk did not support the idea of adding such a powerful demon to the warlock... Continue Reading →
I can not believe I originally posted this article four years ago, and today player housing was announced for World of Warcraft Midnight. Finally! World of Warcraft is late to the MMO player housing party and while other MMOs offer tantalizing visions, I still believe Animal Crossing New Horizon provides the best path forward. Therefore,... Continue Reading →
