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05/02/11--07:00: Darkmoon Faire Heads To Cologne! (chan 2690172)

On May 7 and 8, the Darkmoon Faire will be taking place in Cologne, Germany. Players of the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game will meet up to test their decks against each other in a series of tournaments sponsored by Cryptozoic. In addition to tournaments for everyone from novice to adept, there will be many other live events taking place. For more information, head over to the Darkmoon Faire: Cologne information page. If you are unable to make it, you can follow the event remotely at the WoW TCG live coverage site.

When and where:
May 7 - 8, 2011
Messe Köln - Halle 2
Messeplatz 1, Eingang Süd
50679 Cologne, Germany

Tickets to the event can be purchased here. We look forward to seeing you there!


05/02/11--08:00: Cenarion Hatchling for Japan Earthquake Relief (chan 2690172)

Introducing the latest World of Warcraft companion up for adoption in the online Pet Store: the wild and noble Cenarion Hatchling! This little critter is the twin of the rare Hippogryph Hatchling pet players could randomly encounter in the first World of Warcraft Trading Card Game set, Heroes of Azeroth -- and he's emerged from the forests of Azeroth to lend a helping talon to some friends in need. For every Cenarion Hatchling purchased between now and July 31, 100% of the €10 adoption fee will be donated to support earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan.

To learn more about the Pet Store, please visit the Pet Store FAQ.


05/05/11--04:00: Try World of Warcraft Remote for Free! (chan 2690172)

Between now and May 10, players will be able to access both features of World of Warcraft Remote -- Remote Guild Chat and the Remote Auction House -- for free. The Remote Auction House allows players to place bids, post auctions, collect their hard-earned gold, and more from a supported mobile device or the World of Warcraft website.

Beginning May 11, players will need a subscription to World of Warcraft Remote to access both of these features. If you already have World of Warcraft Remote, we’ve got you covered -- current subscribers who signed up for the service before May 4 will automatically receive an additional seven days of World of Warcraft Remote subscription time for free.

Time is money, friends -- so start buying, selling, and chatting up a Maelstrom!


05/10/11--04:00: Arena Pass Registration Is Now Open! (chan 2690172)

Gather your teammates and prepare to fight for fame, fortune and glory in the 2011 World of Warcraft Arena Pass. Registration for the Arena Pass is currently open to all owners of European World of Warcraft accounts upgraded to Cataclysm. By registering for the 2011 Arena Pass, players will be able to create three ready-made level 85 characters of any available race/class combination with access to top-notch armor, weapons, accessories and enhancements. Those who prove themselves in the arena can win a special in-game pet and, for the best of the best, the title "Vanquisher!"


05/13/11--06:00: Intergalactic Special Offer – Save 10€/£10 on StarCraft II (chan 2690172)

Don’t miss your chance to purchase StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty for yourself or a friend and save 10€/£10! This sale is available to all European Battle.net account holders directly from Blizzard until May 23. Click here to buy online and discover the fastest-selling real-time strategy game of all time.


05/17/11--10:00: Devil’s Due Poster Contest (chan 2690172)

The newest StarCraft novel, Devil's Due by Christie Golden, continues the story of Jim Raynor and Tychus Findlay following the previous novel Heaven's Devils which saw the duo stand against the corruption of the Confederacy and branded as outlaws.

Now we ask you to put your pen to paper, brush to canvas, or stylus to tablet, and dream up what a wanted poster would look like for these two antiheros. Check out our Devil’s Due Poster contest page for more information!


05/20/11--10:00: BlizzCon Tickets on Sale Tomorrow (chan 2690172)

Just in case 21 May isn't circled on your calendar, here's a quick reminder that BlizzCon 2011 tickets will be going on sale Saturday at 19:00 CEST -- keep your eye on the ticket sales page tomorrow for the chance to get yours. If you are unable to purchase tickets tomorrow, a second batch will go on sale Thursday, 26 May at 04:00 CEST. In addition, tickets to an exclusive pre-BlizzCon dinner to benefit Children's Hospital of Orange County will go on sale Saturday, May 28 at 19:00 CEST. For those unable to attend the show, in-depth coverage of BlizzCon will also be available through the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, which is offered as a multi-channel Internet stream and also via DIRECTV in the United States.

BlizzCon 2011 will take place 21 and 22 October at the Anaheim Convention Center, and tickets cost $175 USD each. Tickets to the BlizzCon Benefit Dinner cost $500 USD each and include BlizzCon admission. For further information, check out the official BlizzCon site.

Click here to go to the BlizzCon 2011 ticket sales page.

05/23/11--15:00: Introducing the Followers (chan 2690172)

In Diablo III, going it alone is a valid option... but it's not always the safest one. Fortunately, there are others in Sanctuary willing to risk life and limb to strike out at the nightmares sweeping the land. Head over to our new followers page to meet three such companions: Kormac the Templar, Lyndon the Scoundrel, and Eirena the Enchantress. While you represent Sanctuary’s greatest hope for salvation, it never hurts to have a friend watching your back.


05/25/11--04:00: Diablo III Systems: Runestones (chan 2690172)

In Diablo III, your characters will wield their various skills to devastating effect. But once you add a runestone to a skill, it’ll transform and become even more powerful. Runestones can alter nearly everything about a skill -- the way it looks, how many enemies it hits, and what happens to those unfortunate enough to be caught in its path.

In our newest systems article, we show off several examples of just how much runestones will change the game for each character class.


05/31/11--04:00: Winged Guardian Arrives in Pet Store (chan 2690172)

A new arrival has just landed in the Blizzard Pet Store: the majestic Winged Guardian flying mount, a titan creation designed to protect Azeroth’s most ancient secrets. As with the Celestial Steed, this Guardian of the Titans will carry you across Azeroth as fast as your riding skill will take you. Head over to the Pet Store to see this new addition and other World of Warcraft companions, and check out the FAQ for more information.


06/01/11--01:00: Unveiling StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (chan 2690172)

Sarah Kerrigan returns with a vengeance in StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm, embarking on a quest to regain her powers and make the galaxy fear the zerg once again.

You can now get an early glimpse at the first StarCraft II expansion in our new Heart of the Swarm preview page. Learn more about the key gameplay conceptsg, discover the game's story and major characters, and check out a fistful of brand-new media including screenshots, trailers, and more.

Visit the preview page now!


06/02/11--01:30: Additional BlizzCon Benefit Dinner Tickets On Sale June 9 (chan 2690172)

Looking for another chance to attend this year's BlizzCon Benefit Dinner and help out a good cause in the process? An additional handful of tickets have become available to this special pre-BlizzCon event and will be going on sale Thursday, June 9 at 4 a.m. CEST through the online Blizzard Store. Guests will have an opportunity to meet and chat with game developers, artists, executives, and other folks from Blizzard Entertainment before the show. Tickets will be available for $500 USD each (BlizzCon admission included), and the proceeds will benefit Children's Hospital of Orange County. Quantities will be extremely limited, so keep a close watch on the ticket sales page early on Thursday for the chance to get yours.

Click here for more information on the BlizzCon Benefit Dinner.


06/10/11--02:00: BlizzCon Benefit Dinner Tickets Sold Out (chan 2690172)

The additional handful of tickets to the BlizzCon Benefit Dinner are now sold out. If you purchased tickets to the Benefit Dinner on either sale date, please note that we've extended the deadline to enter or edit Benefit Dinner attendee information by one week to Friday, June 17 (general BlizzCon attendees will still have until June 10). For more info on how to edit attendee information, check out the BlizzCon website.

If you weren't able to get tickets to the show this year, keep in mind that coverage of BlizzCon will also be available through the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, which is offered as a multi-channel Internet stream and also via DIRECTV in the United States. Keep an eye on the BlizzCon website for updates on panels, exhibits, events, Virtual Ticket info, and more. We look forward to meeting some of you at the show!


06/10/11--04:00: Epic Savings on World of Warcraft! (chan 2690172)

From now until June 20, World of Warcraft is on sale for €4.99 (£4.99). Normally priced at €14.99, this shatteringly low price nets you over 65% savings – truly an epic deal!

Join thousands of mighty heroes online in World of Warcraft’s realm of myth, magic, and adventure. Explore jagged, snowy peaks; vast mountain fortresses; and harsh, winding canyons. Witness zeppelins flying over smoldering battlefields and do battle in epic sieges – a host of legendary experiences awaits you. All for only €4.99 until June 20!

This offer won’t last long so don’t delay: grab your copy of World of Warcraft today from the Blizzard Store or as a digital download direct from Battle.net!


06/10/11--08:00: Memories of Blizzard Video Contest -- Vote Now! (chan 2690172)

As part of Blizzard Entertainment's twentieth anniversary celebration, we announced the Memories of Blizzard video contest, in which we invited you to share your Blizzard game-related memories with us by sending in your creative and touching videos.

Now the submission deadline has passed, and we’ve selected our favorites to go up on the contest page. The contest isn’t over yet though! You can still play a role in shaping this Blizzard memory by visiting the contest page and voting on your favorite videos.

Winners could earn awesome prizes, including:

• An expenses-paid trip to BlizzCon
• Keyboards, mice, headsets, and more from Razer, SteelSeries, and Creative Labs
• Drinking vessels from TavernCraft
• Action figures from DCDirect
• Custom posters featuring your character from PrintWarcraft




06/24/11--08:00: Join us at gamescom (chan 2690172)

Blizzard Entertainment is delighted to confirm our presence at gamescom 2011 where you’ll be treated to a wide range of activities and entertainment. Play our games, watch StarCraft II eSports showmatches, witness the precision of top guilds in live World of Warcraft raids, catch up on the latest company news and partake in our famous dance and costume competitions – polish those routines and get stitching now!

All of this will be happening from August 17 to 21 at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, and you’ll be able to locate the Blizzard Entertainment booth in Halle 6 (B21 & B1). To find out more about the show and how to get there, visit the official site!


06/29/11--08:00: World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade – Together at Last! (chan 2690172)

Haven’t yet ventured beyond the Dark Portal? Beginning today, June 29, players purchasing the original World of Warcraft – available for only 14.99€ in the online Blizzard Store – will now also get the game’s first expansion set, The Burning Crusade, for free. In addition, anyone who owns the original World of Warcraft, regardless of when they purchased the game, will automatically be able to access all of the content and features from The Burning Crusade expansion at no additional cost. It’s time to set forth from Azeroth, adventurer – Outland awaits!