World of WarCraft
Hackers slay characters in 'Warcraft' online game
Oct 08, 2012 11:59 EDT
Hackers staged a surprise attack on the online role-playing game World of Warcraft and "killed" some virtual characters, the company operating the game said Monday.
Norway killer Breivik sane, sentenced to prison
Aug 24, 2012 14:49 EDT
Norway's mass killer Anders Behring Breivik was found sane and sentenced to 21 years in prison on Friday, but in a final provocation said he was only sorry he had not killed more people.
Sane and smiling, Norway killer Breivik jailed for 21 years
Aug 24, 2012 11:00 EDT
Norway's mass killer Anders Behring Breivik was found sane and sentenced to 21 years in prison on Friday for a bloodbath that left 77 people dead, traumatised the nation and shocked the world.
Smiling Norway mass killer Breivik jailed for 21 years
Aug 24, 2012 08:23 EDT
Norway's mass killer Anders Behring Breivik was found sane and sentenced to 21 years in prison on Friday for a bloodbath that left 77 people dead, traumatised the nation and shocked the world.
Norway killer says he aimed for far higher death toll
Apr 19, 2012 13:08 EDT
The gunman behind Norway's massacres told a court Thursday he had meant to kill the entire government and said he used meditation, video shooting games and steroids to prepare for the slaughter.
Norway gunman says initial massacre plan much bigger
Apr 19, 2012 11:01 EDT
The gunman behind Norway's 2011 attacks told a court Thursday he had planned to kill everyone on Utoeya island as part of an even bigger massacre with three car bombs and more shootings at targets across Oslo.
Norway gunman says initial massacre plan was bigger
Apr 19, 2012 09:57 EDT
The gunman behind Norway's 2011 attacks told a court Thursday he had planned to kill everyone on Utoeya island as part of an even bigger massacre with three car bombs and more shootings at targets across Oslo.
Norway gunman says initial plan was three bombs
Apr 19, 2012 08:20 EDT
The gunman behind Norway's massacres told court on Thursday he had planned an even bigger killing spree, with three car bombs and more shootings at targets across Oslo.
Video game industry looks for new plan to reach players
Mar 05, 2012 08:32 EST
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The $64 billion global video games industry, shaken up by the likes of Zynga in recent years, may be on the verge of another identity crisis.
Industry looks for new game plan to reach players
Mar 04, 2012 13:45 EST
(Reuters) SAN FRANCISCO - The $64 billion global video games industry, shaken up by the likes of Zynga <ZNGA.O> in recent years, may be on the verge of another identity crisis.
Vivendi reports record 2011 earnings, shares plunge
Mar 01, 2012 10:29 EST
The French telecoms and entertainment group Vivendi reported on Thursday a record net profit on growth in Brazil and video game sales, but its shares plunged on a weak outlook for 2012-13.
Blizzard Entertainment cuts 600 jobs
Feb 29, 2012 16:38 EST
Blizzard Entertainment, publisher of "World of Warcraft" and other hit videogames, announced Wednesday that it is cutting 600 jobs.
Activision's quarterly sales beat expectations
Feb 09, 2012 16:23 EST
(Reuters) - Activision Blizzard's quarterly sales beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday as the video game publisher lost fewer "World of Warcraft" subscribers than it did a quarter ago.
Activision slows "World of Warcraft" declines
Feb 09, 2012 16:23 EST
(Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc's quarterly sales beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday as the video game publisher lost fewer "World of Warcraft" subscribers than it did a quarter ago.
"Rift" maker Trion raises $85 million in new funding
Jan 19, 2012 09:51 EST
(Reuters) - Video game publisher Trion Worlds has raised $85 million in a new round of funding as the privately held company aims to expand to Asia this year and launch new titles, CEO Lars Buttler told Reuters on Thursday.
Analysis: EA bets big on Jedis and Wookies
Dec 21, 2011 11:28 EST
(Reuters) - Electronic Arts invested more money and firepower into "Star Wars: The Old Republic" than it has on any game in its 30-year history. Starting today, the company will find out if the bet pays off.
Analysis: EA bets big on Jedis and Wookies
Dec 21, 2011 09:53 EST
(Reuters) - Electronic Arts invested more money and firepower into "Star Wars: The Old Republic" than it has on any game in its 30-year history. Starting today, the company will find out if the bet pays off.
Analysis: EA bets big on Jedis and Wookies
Dec 20, 2011 19:30 EST
(Reuters) - Electronic Arts invested more money and firepower into "Star Wars: The Old Republic" than it has on any game in its 30-year history. Starting today, the company will find out if the bet pays off.
Analysis: EA bets big on Jedis and Wookies
Dec 20, 2011 12:56 EST
(Reuters) - Electronic Arts invested more money and firepower into "Star Wars: The Old Republic" than it has on any game in its 30-year history. Starting today, the company will find out if the bet pays off.
Activision game crosses $1 billion in sales
Dec 12, 2011 10:34 EST
(Reuters) - Activision Blizzard, the biggest U.S. video game publisher by market capitalization, said its game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 crossed $1 billion in sales since its launch on November 8.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| World of Warcraft | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Blizzard Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Blizzard Entertainment[1] |
| Designer(s) | Rob Pardo, Jeff Kaplan, Tom Chilton |
| Series | Warcraft |
| Version | NA 3.3.0a (December 14, 2009) EU 3.3.0a (December 14, 2009) |
| Platform(s) | Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows |
| Release date(s) | AUS / NA November 23, 2004 |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy, MMORPG |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer online |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T OFLC: Not Rated[3] PEGI: 12+ |
| Media | 4 CDs (5 for the game of the year edition), 1 DVD, download |
| System requirements |
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| Input methods | Keyboard, mouse |