World of Warcraft: No Growth Since 2008 [Blizzard]
February 10, 2010 by admin
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When we last checked World of Warcraft subscriber numbers in December of 2008, the game had 11.5 million. In March, Vivendi According to Blizzard’s Mike Morhaime, today’s numbers are exactly the same. Has the mighty MMO plateaued? During Activision’s calendar year 2009 conference call today, Blizzard top dog Mike Morhaime spoke of the stability of the company’s flagship title, World of Warcraft, and he wasn’t kidding. Talking numbers, Morhaime revealed that the game currently had approximately 11.5 million subscribers, “about on par with last time we announced.” The only problem is, the last time they announced was in December of 2008, following the release of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, which should have caused a spike in numbers. Perhaps it did, but the spike faded without the company saying word one about it. At the time of the previous announcement, I questioned why the company had decided to announce half a million more than the 11 million they announced in September of 2008 . Perhaps a decline in new subscriptions was behind the incremental update? Things look even bleaker if you take into account a Vivendi statement from March of 2009 . During a conference call, Vivendi Chief Executive Jean-Bernard Levy said, “We started the year with 12 million subscribers for World of Warcraft, which is a good base.” If those numbers are correct, then the population has actually dropped by 500,000 since early 2009, though without official numbers from Blizzard we’re suspecting the Vivendi executive may have rounded up a bit. Now mind you, WoW subscriber numbers are culled from all over the world, and with China currently having issues with getting The Burning Crusade expansion reviewed, much less Wrath of the Lich King, a great many players in that region could be backing off until the smoke clears. Could that account for the stagnant numbers, or are players just growing weary of the game, five years after its explosive release? Either way, we’ll be keeping a close eye on those numbers in the months to come. With Cataclysm refreshing the starting content, perhaps we’ll see a large influx of new and old players, coming to see how the face of Azeroth has changed.
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Witness The Death Of The Lich King [Spoilers]
February 2, 2010 by admin
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World of Warcraft patch 3.3.2 brings with it the final wings of the Icecrown Citadel, and with it the final confrontation with Arthas of Menethil, the Lich King. Witness his final moments here, but be warned: spoilers abound. Patch 3.3.2 is the culmination of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion for World of Warcraft, allowing players entry into Frostwing Halls, where the Lich King awaits. Should the players be triumphant, this is the cinematic they will witness. It’s a touching scene between one of WoW’s most tragic figures and his father, reunited after the son killed his sire so many years before. If you’ve been following the game’s lore, it could bring a tear to your eye. If you haven’t, it’s just so much machinima. Again, hit play at your own risk. I’d never see this content first-hand, so I don’t mind being spoiled. Patch 3.3.2 – The Fall of the Lich King [MMO Champion]
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The Sims Beat Warcraft for Top PC Seller of ‘09 [NpdGroup]
January 14, 2010 by admin
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June’s release of The Sims 3 bested World of Warcraft for the crown of 2009’s best selling PC game, according to numbers released today by the NPD Group. Modern Warfare 2 , despite a November release, was a strong fifth. Dragon Age: Origins also saw a November release and also made the top 10, at No. 9. It was one of five games from 2009 to do so in a sector where titles have a longer sales lifespan than on consoles. Warcraft’s Wrath of the Lich King expansion was the second place finisher; the franchise’s Battle Chest remained a reliable seller at No. 4, and the five-year-old original version of the game is still No. 6. Sega’s Empire: Total War, at No. 10, was the only game not published by Activision or Electronic Arts to make the top 10. Overall, NPD reported that retail PC game revenues dropped 23 percent in 2009 from their 2008 totals. Michael Gallagher, the president of the Entertainment Software Assocation, countered that 2009 was the highest grossing sales year ever on record for the games industry. The top 10 PC selling games of 2009 were: 1. The Sims 3 2. World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Pack 3. The Sims 2 Double Deluxe 4. World of Warcraft: Battle Chest 5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 6. World of Warcraft Blizzard Entertainment 7. The Sims 3: World Adventures Expansion Pack 8. Spore 9. Dragon Age: Origins 10. Empire: Total War
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The Wrath you never saw | World Of Warcraft Meet
December 28, 2009 by admin
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As we’re heading towards the final confrontation with the Lich King and the end of this chapter of the World of Warcraft saga, we end up reminded of how much of Wrath of the Lich King was designed and never used, or used sparingly, …
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World of Warcraft – Halls of Reflection Bosses: A Guide to the …
December 28, 2009 by admin
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The third wing in the Icecrown Citadel 5-man series, the Halls of Reflection are where the party will find both the legendary sword Frostmourne and the Lich King himself.
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World of Warcraft: Fall of the Lich King official game trailer for …
December 25, 2009 by admin
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World of Warcraft : Fall of the Lich King content update (3.3) includes an all-new raid and winged five-player dungeon; numerous interface improvements,
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2010 New World of Warcraft, Burning Crusade, WotLK Full-Rip …
December 24, 2009 by admin
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This is the official Blizzard installer for: – World of Warcraft – World of Warcraft : The Burning Crusade – World of Warcraft : Wrath of the Lich King I’m.
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Two Bosses Enter: Skadi the Ruthless vs. Svala Sorrowgrave | World …
December 24, 2009 by admin
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Two Bosses Enter … but only One Boss Leaves, in WoW.com’s series of fantasy death matches. Welcome to the last match of the current round of the five-man Wrath of the Lich King season. Grab a seat, and let’s get ready to rumble!
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http://bajak-aja.blogspot.com: World of WarCraft: Wrath of the …
December 23, 2009 by admin
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World of WarCraft : Wrath of the Lich King (2009). Info: Fighting in the bloody war and trying to stop the death of worlds, the heroes Azerota do not pay attention to the icy wasteland Nordskola. But that is where recruited forces for a …
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World of Warcraft Magazine Wallpaper @ ENCROYABLE- Incredible …
December 23, 2009 by admin
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The World of Warcraft official magazine issue #1 cover illustration is now available for download as a desktop wallpaper. This piece features the Lich King engaged in a fierce battle within Icecrown Citadel. …
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