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Survey says: MMOs taking up 15% of gaming time
World of Warcraft may have around 25 hojillion subscribers (give or take), but it would appear that only a small fraction of our collective gaming time is being spent in massively multiplayer online worlds. A recent survey conducted by GamesIndustry.com (via IndustryGamers) asked 13,0...
Tuesday, Nov 17
Massive founder's new company making MMO quiz game
In our game there is no need to run around wielding a sword and killing orcs," Walfisz said. "World of Warcraft and similar games are great fun but mainly cater to a niche audience interested in fantasy role-playing. Planeto Quiz gives our players the same depth, but in a much more accessible...
Sunday, Nov 15
Activision pursuing 'online monetization models' for Call of Duty franchise
For quite some time now, Activision execs have been hinting at the idea of MMO monetization being implemented in games other than Blizzard's behemoth World of Warcraft. Speaking at the BMO Capital Markets Conference this past week, another Activision exec - CFO Thomas Tippl - was tasked...
Tuesday, Nov 10
The best of WoW.com: November 3-10, 2009
It's been a big week in the World of Warcraft -- aside from both the impending patch 3.3 release and the onset of the game's fifth anniversary (yes, it's been almost five years since Blizzard brought their MMO online), Blizzard has finally done something that many thought they would never d...
Virtual WoW pet sells out [update: the Monk is back!]
We thought the institution of a for-pay pet store in World of Warcraft would incite enough outrage. However, Blizzard has gone one step further, declaring the Pandaren Monk pet "sold out" just one week after the launch of the store. Even though, as a virtual item, any scarcity or supply limi...
Wednesday, Nov 4
Blizzard opens real-money pet store in WoW
Blizzard just opened a huge can of worms -- or of pandas, in this case. The company announced the opening of an in-game pet store in World of Warcraft, wherein players can purchase their own Pandaren Monk or Lil' K.T., the Littlest Lich, for ten bucks. Half of the purchase price of the Monk goes to...
The best of WoW.com: October 27 - November 3, 2009
That right there's a big ugly frost dragon named Sindragosa, and with the newest patch headed to the World of Warcraft (we expect it sometime this December), we'll be bringing her down. It won't be easy, but then again, WoW players have Joystiq's own WoW.com to guide them. You can read all abou...
Tuesday, Nov 3
Review: Dragon Age: Origins
Hearing the term "RPG" more than likely brings games such as Tales of Vesperia, Persona or, for some of you, Fallout 3 to mind. Not since the earliest days of this current console generation and a little game called The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion have we seen a fantasy role-playing game of th...
Monday, Nov 2
Opinion: WoW 'rejected' in China, government at odds with itself over decision
China's General Administration of Press and Publications (GAPP) has ordered NetEase, which has been operating World of Warcraft in the region since September, to cease collecting subscription payments and signing up new players for the game immediately, calling these acts "illega...
Tuesday, Oct 27
The best of WoW.com: October 20-27, 2009
It's a great time to be a WoW player -- Hallow's End is in the air, patch 3.3 is being tested, and the Cataclysm expansion is slowly revealing its secrets to us. Heck, Eliza Dushku is playing World of Warcraft, why aren't you? After the break, ten of the most popular stories from Joystiq's Azero...
Tuesday, Oct 20
NCsoft's Aion perches atop the US PC charts for Sept.
If the packed queues didn't hint that this was coming, NPD stated that NCsoft's Aion was the top-selling game in the US during September. The MMO overthrew the virtual souls of The Sims 3 -- not that it matters to those ever-present dolls of the PC charts, as the franchise occupies two other s...
Saturday, Oct 17
MMO Roundup: Massively's week in review
When you're sitting around on a Tuesday morning (every week) waiting for your World of Warcraft updater to patch, just think about the fact that Guild Wars players don't ever have to deal with something like that. "A new build of Guild Wars is available..." We see the green message, log out, and...
Wednesday, Sep 30
The best of WoW.com: September 22-29, 2009
The World of Warcraft is a strange and savage place: not only is there continually some Orc or Murloc or crazed cult attacking whatever various settlement you choose to spend your time in, but you've also got to deal with patch releases, forum trolls and the occasional crazed developer to...
Thursday, Sep 17
Podcast: Listen to Blizzard's "Universe Behind World of Warcraft" keynote from Austin GDC
If you're wondering what the internal goings-on at Blizzard consist of, grab yourself something to eat and kick back. We've got the entire hour-long keynote speech at the Austin Game Developer's Conference down below. Blizzard's J. Allen Brack and Frank Pearce were on-hand to walk a sligh...
Wednesday, Sep 9
The best of WoW.com: September 1-8, 2009
Cats and dogs, sleeping -- well, you know the drill. Blizzard introduced faction transfers to World of Warcraft last week, and as you might imagine, it has us WoW.com folks in a tizzy. Trolls becoming Humans? Night Elves becoming Tauren? It's one big scandal all around. Here's that story, and...
Wednesday, Aug 19
The best of WoW.com: August 11-18, 2009
It's BlizzCon fever over on Joystiq sister site WoW.com. Blizzard's annual convention takes place this weekend in Anaheim, and boy are we ready to go there. While we're all packing and flying cross-country to see what Blizzard has in store for us (a new expansion announcement? More Diablo I...
Monday, Aug 10
Rumor: Two new playable races in next World of Warcraft expansion
What's Blizzard up to, besides not finishing StarCraft 2? According to a leak from an anonymous source to our bunkmates at WoW.com, the developer is working on the next World of Warcraft expansion, Cataclysm, which will include two new playable races! Both of these have been previously h...
Wednesday, Jul 8
The best of WoW.com: June 30 - July 7, 2009
A series of trademarks hints that the next WoW expansion might be named Cataclysm.Faction changes coming to the World of Warcraft Blizzard announces that, sometime in the future, you'll be able to change from Horde to Alliance and vice versa.Faction changes Q&A
Thursday, Jun 25
The best of WoW.com: June 16-23, 2009
Things are heating up both outside and in the World of Warcraft lately, as we're gearing up for a big time content release. Joystiq's sister site WoW.com has all the news you need about patch 3.2, from the latest changes and updates to when we'll actually see it out on the live realms. Read on for m...
Wednesday, May 20
The best of WoW Insider: May 12-19, 2009
BlizzCon ticket status A World of Warcraft player wants to create 62, yes 62, level 80s by December 25th.Boom goes the servers Mountain Dew meets World of Warcraft in the form of a noncombat pet.Ensidia gets 10-man Algathon world first
Tuesday, May 5
The best of WoW Insider: April 28 - May 5, 2009
Blizzard tweaks the newest raid instance, and shows their design cards a little bit.World of Warcraft patch 3.1.2 PTR notes There's a new patch on the Public Test Realm -- here's what's new. Features The Queue: Mercenaries Drama, downed, and recruiting news from guilds around the realms.Val...
Wednesday, Apr 8
The best of WoW Insider: March 31 - April 7, 2009
That big baddie above is rumored to be the second boss in the Vault of Archavon, an instance in Northrend that can only be reached when either the Horde or the Alliance conquer the contested territory of Wintergrasp. He looks dangerous, no? But worry not -- whether you're fighting for the Or...
Wednesday, Mar 25
The best of WoW Insider: March 17-24, 2009
News WoW Insider's Guide to Patch 3.1 Game fuel is returning, in a few Azeroth-inspired flavors.Confirmed: New battleground on the way Blizzard is still planning on beefing up the in-game battleground situation. Features The Queue: Item level, attunement, and more
Tuesday, Mar 10
Opinion: The best of WoW Insider: March 3-10, 2009
It's PTR time in the World of Warcraft, which means we're all checking out the next content patch before any of the changes go live (or are actually finalized). So now's the time for crazy stuff, whether it be testing out brand new bosses, seeing Warriors get a chance to break open Pally shiel...
Tuesday, Mar 3
The best of WoW Insider: February 24 - March 3, 2009
News WoW Insider's Guide to Patch 3.1 Our guild gossip column dives into the worst of guild drama from around the realms just for your enjoyment.The Queue: Missing out Have questions about the World of Warcraft? Our Q&A column has answers.Insider Trader: Your livelihood after patch 3.1
Wednesday, Feb 25
The best of WoW Insider: February 17-24, 2009
This is it -- everything you need to know about the new patch, updated with all of the brand new info from the PTR release.World of Warcraft 3.1 PTR patch notes Hot patch notes coming through, directly from the Public Test Realm. Patch 3.1 undocumented changes
Thursday, Jan 22
The best of WoW Insider: January 13-20, 2009
Change is here! Yes, it's not only Inauguration Day, but it's patch day, as World of Warcraft gets its first patch since the expansion released a few months ago. And as usual, WoW Insider is your main source for news on the patch and the game. From in-depth strategy, news and views on what the bi...
Tuesday, Jan 13
The best of WoW Insider: January 6-13, 2009
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Wednesday, Jan 7
Opinion: The best of WoW Insider: December 30th, 2008 - January 6th, 2009
2008 was the best year in the World of Warcraft yet -- we got a terrific expansion, a few content patches, tons of class improvements, and lots and lots of great gameplay out of it. The past twelve months have been very good to Azeroth's inhabitants, and we're looking for an even better time in...
Wednesday, Dec 31
The best of WoW Insider: December 23-30, 2008
Filed under: Online, Meta (about Joystiq), MMO One of our writers has a very special Warcraft Christmas. Features WoW Insider Show Episode 70: The year that was Drama, downed, and recruiting notices from the guilds of WoW, oh my.The Queue: Shameless
Tuesday, Dec 16
The best of WoW Insider: December 9-16, 2008
Blizzard makes it possible to re-customize your character's look or gender, for a price.FCC Commissioner: World of Warcraft causes college dropouts Changes to the dead man class in the new patch.Working at Blizzard: Sunshine, rainbows, claymores, backrubs
Tuesday, Nov 11
Massively week in Review
World of Warcraft players are experiencing a world event leading up to the launch of Wrath of the Lich King. No, it's not another invasion of flesh-craving zombies -- but it's just as cool.Warhammer Online 1.0.5 patch notes live, Public Test server opened
Tuesday, Oct 21
The best of WoW Insider: October 14-21, 2008
The World of Warcraft is hoppin' yet again -- patch 3.0.2, a.k.a. "Echoes of Doom" is out on the live realms, and everyone is revelling in the new talents, the new Inscription profession, and the new endgame, which is easier and more lucrative than ever. And Hallow's End has begun as well, bringin...
Massively week in Review
Go ahead a strike the possibility of a World of Warcraft 2 off your list of possible next-gen Blizzard MMOs because it's officially not happening. In an interview with Wired, Blizzard's recently talkative Mike Morhaime flat out said that their next MMO project isn't a sequel to their firs...
Friday, Jun 20
Today in Joystiq: June 20, 2008
uery A guided tour of World of Warcraft patch 2.4.3 A week with Spore Creatures: Conclusion DS Fanboy Lite: June 14 - June 20 eyes and ears-on: Guitar Hero: World Tour Podcast 054 - World exclusive edition Metareview -- Alone in the Dark (Euro edition)
Tuesday, Jun 10
Today in Joystiq: June 10, 2008
Rumors & Speculation Rumor: Ironside no longer voicing Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher Rumor: Turbine to bring Dungeons & Dragons Online to consoles...maybe 360-esque achievements could head to World of Warcraft Forbes details Take-Two's EA alternative: Ubisoft
Saturday, Dec 8
Jean Claude Van Damme and Guillermo Toledo promote worldwide WoW love
Filed under: PC, MMOJoystiq: With the popularity of Shatner and Mr. Tureaud's commercials for World of Warcraft, Blizzard has brought it's celebrity advertising game to a global scale. In a TV spot for France, Jean Claude Van Damme talks about his mage, and, though our... Read more
Monday, Sep 17
WoW character sells for nearly $10,000
Filed under: Culture, Mac, PC, Online, RPGs, MMO, BusinessA Rogue character in World of Warcraft with arguably the best gear in the game right now has been sold for 7,000 Euro (approximately US $9,700). The avatar had both Legendary swords dropped by raid boss Illidan Stormrage, as well a...
Tuesday, May 22
Blizzard grants a dying child's wish
Filed under: Culture, Mac, PC, Online, MMO Blizzard Entertainment teamed up with the Make-A-Wish foundation to give 10-year-old Ezra Chatterton, who suffers from a brain tumor, the ultimate World of Warcraft experience imaginable.
Sunday, Jan 28
Run WoW, Steam games on Linux
Having a working Linux box is a point of pride for computer hackers everywhere, but when it comes to gaming on a computer, freeware Linux offerings like Tux Racer don't really hold up to Windows favorites like World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2. A new version of Codeweavers' CrossOver Linux...
Monday, Jan 15
WoW: Burning Crusade launches tonight
Filed under: PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, RPGs, MMO, BusinessThe Draenei will be unreleased, the Outlands shall be explored, millions of people will log on to experience Blizzard's World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade expansion -- and the servers maintain...
Tuesday, Oct 24
World of Warcraft expansion delayed until '07
Lo, it was rumored and lo, it has come to pass! Originally scheduled for release this November, Blizzard Entertainment -- developers of the massively popular MMO World of Warcraft -- have announced The Burning Crusade expansion will be delayed until January 2007, missing the lucrativ...
