Patch 5.4 patch notes
Virtual Realms feature revealed
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The latest patch 5.4 newsDay one of BlizzCon 2009: Round-up
by Allison Robert 
Aug 22nd 2009 at 7:00AM
- WORLD OF WARCRAFT: OH SNAP: A little expansion by the name of Cataclysm was officially announced, with a world of pain now on its way to classic Azeroth and two new races. The official FAQ can be read here (and also on the official site) and we blogged through a look at the new starting zones and quests. All haters, disbelievers, skeptics, muggers, druggers, post-modernists, and trolls, we are graciously willing to accept your apologies. Line forms to the left, people. No pushing! And mister, I hope you brought enough gum for everybody.
- NEW FEATURES: These include the new races, Goblins and Worgen (Horde and Alliance respectively), the reordering and rezoning of much of Azeroth, an array of new race/class possibilities, a brand-new secondary skill, and some shake-ups in class mechanics and character/guild advancement.
- BATTLE.NET: Battle.net will gain new features in the expansion, including an XBox-Livesque ability to see what your friends are playing and which servers they're on, in addition to sending messages to them.
- PICTURES: Here's a map of the reordered post-Cataclysm Azeroth, a gallery of the art display at BlizzCon (containing some Cataclysm art, employee-decorated noobz, and Starcraft and Diablo universe pieces), a dedicated gallery for Cataclysm concept art, and a gallery of the costumes at BlizzCon.
- VIDEOS: We have video for you of the Cataclysm trailer, what Azeroth zones will look like post-Cataclysm, and the animation for Human-to-Worgen transformation.
- THE GUILD: The entire cast showed up and brought the funny at their live panel and at our reader meet-up. Gallery here!
BlizzCon 2009 is here! WoW.com has continuing coverage, bringing you the latest in Cataclysm news, live blogs, galleries, and reports right from the convention floor. Check out WoW.com's Guide to BlizzCon for the latest!
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Events, WoW Social Conventions, Blizzard, News items, Expansions, Features, Lore, Factions, BlizzCon, Cataclysm
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
Zarfay Aug 22nd 2009 8:05AM
@ joerendous
When I posted it I was grayed, however after verifying my post it was back to normal. Too soon I spose.
@ Wither
I know they said it with tongue in cheek, however it was still a lame thing to say joke or not.
Adam Aug 22nd 2009 8:28AM
Is this where I apologize for doubting a report with apparently zero proof-reading? That MMO thing resembled a 4th grader's homework in parts.
selljanetoo Aug 22nd 2009 7:23AM
Why are all the forums and news sites so quick to demand apologies for nay-saying skepticism?
Perhaps readers and forum-goers wanted the anticipation of the news as direct from Blizzcon, and not an insider with a big mouth. If anything, he should be apologizing to Blizzard, and you should be apologizing to us for disseminating information which you credulously and halfheartedly attempted to cover as way to evade spoilers.
draco Aug 22nd 2009 7:48AM
IF YOU DIDNT WANT TO KNOW, DONT READ THE SPOILERS! stopp moaning just cos you can't tell that something with a title that inludes leaks,spoilers or reavealed has a chance of being spoilers
Croe Aug 22nd 2009 7:26AM
Well done to wow.com. Everything you predicted was right on the money. Who needs Blizzcon to announce what's coming?
Yeng Aug 22nd 2009 12:29PM
Yeah, might as well cancel the con, no point in running it anymore with all the leaks.
Agath Aug 22nd 2009 7:31AM
I just thought about something...What is going to happen to teh barrens chat!?!
[n00b]: ZOMG LAVA IN TEH XROADS! WTB WATER!
Petak Aug 22nd 2009 7:33AM
I apologize :P.... It was true after all. It just sounded to good to be true.
Agerath Aug 22nd 2009 7:34AM
Hurpa durp
Lethality Aug 22nd 2009 7:46AM
I really can't participate in this community anymore... bunch of whiny blind little 12 year old twats.
selljanetoo Aug 22nd 2009 7:53AM
That was sort of the point.
-Titles- that include leaks and spoilers. Half the time I didn't need to go passed the jump to understand the content.
But! No use crying over spilled milk.
Or, in this case, lava.
wildwinds Aug 22nd 2009 8:24AM
Anyone think that the Goblin racials are just a bit over powered? Portable banker as a racial? Best possible discount from vendors despite reputation? Rocket belt.... Ok i'll let them have that one. And their racial "mount" is a sports car!!!!
Evilmerc100 Aug 22nd 2009 8:34AM
Excellent to see old world Azeroth revamped, although the old world will be sorely missed, it was very much a dead zone when I was leveling (just after Sunwell patch). Awesome to see.
I hope you brought enough for everybody!
I didnt know there was going to be so many!
Amin Aug 22nd 2009 9:39AM
Sad, Just sad.
Bobby Aug 22nd 2009 11:51AM
Funny thing on the cataclysm website. go to http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/cataclysm/media/artwork.html and click the little piano under where it says page 1/5.
kmfolino Aug 22nd 2009 1:46PM
"All haters, disbelievers, skeptics, muggers, druggers, post-modernists, and trolls...."
Corrected:"I want rustlers, cut throats, murderers, bounty hunters, desperados, mugs, pugs, thugs, nitwits, halfwits, dimwits, vipers, snipers, con men, Indian agents, Mexican bandits, muggers, buggerers, bushwhackers, hornswogglers, horse thieves, bull dykes, train robbers, bank robbers, ass-kickers, shit-kickers and Methodists...."