World of Warcraft

Also known as: WoW

World of Warcraft didn't invent the online role-playing genre, but it certainly benefits from the missteps of other titles that have come before. A mind-boggling array of improvements in graphics, gameplay, networking, and interface - really every category - makes this game the crown prince of the genre, a great starting place for newbies, and a challenge to any other MMORPG currently in the works.

News

Three more planned expansions announced for Wor... - Nov 4, 2023 12:58
The Worldsoul Saga begins next year

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Class... - Jul 26, 2022 20:30
The 2nd original expansion to MMO has been recreated

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands sells 3.7 millio... - Dec 8, 2020 19:56
Claims the title of the fastest-selling PC game ever

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands launches in October - Aug 27, 2020 17:06
The next expansion for MMO will be available this Fall

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth launches ... - Apr 5, 2018 13:15
The latest expansion for MMO brings the focus on faction conflict

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth announced - Nov 3, 2017 16:03
Latest expansion revealed for the MMO, coming in 2018

World of Warcraft: Legion sells more than 3 mil... - Sep 8, 2016 11:38
The latest expansion for MMO has produced the highest player numbers since 2010

World of Warcraft: Legion out now - Aug 30, 2016 16:36
The latest expansion for top MMO goes live today

World of Warcraft: Legion release date set - Apr 18, 2016 13:51
Latest expansion for MMO will arrive in late summer

World of Warcraft: Legion out next summer - Nov 7, 2015 15:29
Pre-orders for the MMO expansion are now open

World of Warcraft: Legion expansion announced - Aug 6, 2015 19:57
New Demon Hunter hero class and special weapons added

World of Warcraft reaches 10 million subscribers - Nov 20, 2014 12:33
Warlords of Draenor credited with the player base boost

World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor in November - Aug 14, 2014 18:20
New expansion for MMO will go live this Fall

WoW: Warlords of Draenor preorders offer free c... - Mar 10, 2014 18:16
Fans who preorder the upcoming MMO expansion get a boost to level 90

World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor announced - Nov 8, 2013 15:33
The fifth expansion to popular MMO is on the way

World of Warcraft to begin offering microtransa... - Jul 9, 2013 19:45
Long running MMO will let players buy experience boosts and items

Blizzard starting over on its next MMO - May 29, 2013 11:43
Company says the game needs major design adjustments

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria sells 2.7 ... - Oct 4, 2012 15:10
Global player base passes 10 million subscribers

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria goes live - Sep 25, 2012 13:44
New MMO expansion introduces pandaren player race, monk character class, and more

Blizzard details World of Warcraft: Mists of Pa... - Sep 4, 2012 16:50
Events planned globally for launch of new expansion to MMO

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria launching ... - Jul 25, 2012 11:02
Fourth expansion to the MMO arrives in early Fall, digital Deluxe and retail Collector Editions revealed

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria beta begins - Mar 22, 2012 12:04
Invites to beta of MMO expansion begin to roll out this week

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria announced - Oct 22, 2011 14:46
New expansion for WoW has been announced at BlizzCon 2011

The first ever WoW FanCon a success - Oct 19, 2011 15:16
Organizers claim over 3000 fans attended the two day event

Cataclysm first month sales surpass 4 million - Jan 10, 2011 16:41
Latest expansion for World of Warcraft continues record sales pace

New World of Warcraft expansion sets record sales - Dec 13, 2010 10:54
3.3 million copies of WoW: Cataclysm sold in 24 hours

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm in stores today - Dec 7, 2010 10:30
Third expansion to the MMORPG launches worldwide this week

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm launch events deta... - Nov 23, 2010 01:16
Launch events to be held worldwide on 6th December

World of Warcraft reaches 12 million subscribers - Oct 7, 2010 11:20
The MMO's Subscriber base now larger than the population of Belgium

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm CE announced - Aug 17, 2010 12:39
Collector's Edition to include art, bonus DVD, exclusive in-game pet

Closed Beta for WoW: Cataclysm begins - Jul 1, 2010 16:27
Blizzard Entertainment Begins Closed Beta Test for the next expansion

World of Warcraft shut down in China - Nov 2, 2009 20:53
Citing "gross violations," regulator revokes NetEase's permit to operate game in authoritarian nation

World of Warcraft Finally Gets Rated In Australia - Oct 9, 2009 13:59
It took a few years, but you can now get the game with approval from local government

WoW: Cataclysm Expansion Announced - Aug 21, 2009 20:30
Blizzard today announced a new World of Warcraft expansion dubbed "Cataclysm" during the opening ceremony at its BlizzCon convention.

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