Patch 5.3: ‘Escalation’ now live in ‘World of Warcraft’

After coming down for maintenance early this morning, all “World of Warcraft” servers are now up. Players can enter Azeroth and find new scenarios, a new battleground, new quests, the return of item upgrades, and much more in patch 5.3.

Patch 5.3: ‘Escalation’ now live in ‘World of Warcraft’

After coming down for maintenance early this morning, all “World of Warcraft” servers are now up. Players can enter Azeroth and find new scenarios, a new battleground, new quests, the return of item upgrades, and much more in patch 5.3.

‘World of Warcraft’ patch 5.3 release candidate on public test realm

Horde and Alliance both are watching the public test realm for the release of “World of Warcraft’s” 5.3 update. The patch, called “Escalation,” will set the stage for the infighting among the Horde while adding new scenarios, a new battleground, and more. Yesterday, a release candidate build was published to the public test realm hinting at an impending release date.

‘World of Warcraft’ patch 5.3 release candidate on public test realm

Horde and Alliance both are watching the public test realm for the release of “World of Warcraft’s” 5.3 update. The patch, called “Escalation,” will set the stage for the infighting among the Horde while adding new scenarios, a new battleground, and more. Yesterday, a release candidate build was published to the public test realm hinting at an impending release date.

‘World of Warcraft’ lost 1.3 million subscribers last quarter

As of March 31, 2013, “World of Warcraft” subscriptions declined to their lowest yet since the peak of 12 million in October 2010. In a press release posted today, Activition Blizzard revealed that the MMO game lost 1.3 million subscribers in the first quarter of 2013. This decline brings the game to approximately 8.3 million subscribers; however, it is still the leader in subscription-based MMORPGs.

‘World of Warcraft’ lost 1.3 million subscribers last quarter

As of March 31, 2013, “World of Warcraft” subscriptions declined to their lowest yet since the peak of 12 million in October 2010. In a press release posted today, Activition Blizzard revealed that the MMO game lost 1.3 million subscribers in the first quarter of 2013. This decline brings the game to approximately 8.3 million subscribers; however, it is still the leader in subscription-based MMORPGs.

Final Throne of Thunder LFR wing available now in ‘World of Warcraft’

Although easy to access, the looking for raid system (LFR) in “World of Warcraft” is gated by a number of factors. An item level is required to access each raid and even though the Throne of Thunder raid released with patch 5.2, all the wings were opened individually over the past several weeks. Today, the fourth and final wing of the Throne of Thunder opened up to LFR players.

Final Throne of Thunder LFR wing available now in ‘World of Warcraft’

Although easy to access, the looking for raid system (LFR) in “World of Warcraft” is gated by a number of factors. An item level is required to access each raid and even though the Throne of Thunder raid released with patch 5.2, all the wings were opened individually over the past several weeks. Today, the fourth and final wing of the Throne of Thunder opened up to LFR players.

First patch notes for ‘World of Warcraft’s’ 5.3 update surface

Off-spec loot, bonus roll protection, the removal of resilience off of most PvP gear, and heroic scenarios…

First patch notes for ‘World of Warcraft’s’ 5.3 update surface

Off-spec loot, bonus roll protection, the removal of resilience off of most PvP gear, and heroic scenarios…

New ‘World of Warcraft’ world bosses only drop loot for origin realm

The new world bosses introduced with 5.2 were hotfixed so they will no longer drop loot for a player from a different realm.

Blizzard debuts ‘World of Warcraft’s’ update 5.2 trailer, The Thunder King

With the 5.2 update releasing as early as March 5th, ‘World of Warcraft’ players must still wait patiently for new content, crafting improvements, new rares, a new PvP season, and much more. Luckily, Blizzard released the 5.2 trailer yesterday to keep players sated until its release.

Blizzard debuts ‘World of Warcraft’s’ update 5.2 trailer, The Thunder King

With the 5.2 update releasing as early as March 5th, ‘World of Warcraft’ players must still wait patiently for new content, crafting improvements, new rares, a new PvP season, and much more. Luckily, Blizzard released the 5.2 trailer yesterday to keep players sated until its release.

And then this happened.

And then this happened.

‘World of Warcraft’ on sale now in preparation for 5.2 update (Photos)

Players looking to recruit friends to “World of Warcraft” are in luck. The game and its expansions are on sale today and will be discounted until Feb. 25 at 11:59 pm PST. The “World of Warcraft” Battle Chest is just $5, “Cataclysm” is $10, and “Mists of Pandaria” is $20.

PSA: Mages have a glyph that allows them to polymorph critters

So when you see a critter named something like “Chicken” but it is clearly a turtle this is NOT A BUG. It’s a mage playing tricks with their minor glyph called Glyph of Crittermorph.

‘World of Warcraft’ subscriptions declined to 9.6 million last quarter (Photos)

Although “World of Warcraft” subscriptions climbed back up over the 10 million mark months ago, the game’s audience has dwindled again to 9.6 million as revealed in Activision’s press release today.

I’ve seen plenty of people last online 43 years ago, but this is new to me.

I’ve seen plenty of people last online 43 years ago, but this is new to me.

Swift Windsteed mount now available in the Blizzard Store (Photos)

“World of Warcraft” players have seen a sparkle pony, a stone cat, and a golden dragon in the Blizzard Store. Today, though, a new addition has arrived unlike any before it. The Swift Windsteed is now available for $25 in the Blizzard Store.

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