Patch 5.4 patch notes
Virtual Realms feature revealed
The Proving Grounds are coming
The latest patch 5.4 newsWoW magazine preview now online
by Zach Yonzon 
Dec 26th 2009 at 6:00PM
The quarterly magazine is available in one- and two-year subscriptions of at least $39.95 and $69.95 respectively (price varies depending on your location). Published by Future PLC, the company behind official licensed magazines of XBox, PlayStation, and other magazines such as ImagineFX, PC Gamer, and T3, the World of Warcraft official magazine is as visually stunning as the other titles in its stable, albeit somewhat light on text. The magazine shows off exclusive commissioned art, such as some gorgeous pieces by fantasy art star and Dungeons & Dragons veteran Wayne Reynolds.
The first issue's articles include lore visitations such as the story behind Sylvanas Windrunner, columns on class roles, and even an interview with vanity pet guru Breanni of warcraftpets.com. The art and lay-out of the magazine looks gorgeous and seems to be a seamless fusion between the World of Warcraft aesthetic and Future PLC titles, although it remains to be seen how a quarterly print magazine can keep up-to-date material with an ever-changing online world. At any rate, the archival magazine looks beautiful, even if players might be better served by online, current articles on the game.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Fan stuff, Odds and ends, Blizzard
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
Aceman67 Dec 27th 2009 1:33AM
I'd buy this, but only if it was available at my local book store. Subscriptions require credit cards, and that's something I don't have.
Blizzard is taking a risk with this publication, they'd make more money if they make it widely available.
miggedymike Dec 27th 2009 12:11PM
The magazine looks spectacular with crisp images and strong layout. I am concerned with the content however. If the example above is any indication, about half of the content will be pictures, 30% will be text, and 20% will be white space. That's a lot of space being used for nothing. Also, how up to date is the information going to be on a magazine that comes out every three months for a game that changes class mechanics and encounters on an almost weekly basis.
I wish the magazine a lot of luck, and i will probably get the first issue, but I have serious doubts about purchasing a subscription.
Hoddie Dec 27th 2009 9:38AM
Wait, so they release the whole thing on the internet for people to read for free, before I've even received the printed copy I paid for? I know it's Christmas but...
Hoddie Dec 27th 2009 9:39AM
Ah ignore me, it's a 40 page preview of a much larger edition.
Enthis_17 Dec 27th 2009 4:16PM
Did anyone else besides me notice that they have Mr. Chilly in the picture besides Pengu?
Pengu has blue highlights on it's head, Mr. Chilly has yellow.
and yes, I'm an avid pet collector, lol
Robert Dec 28th 2009 9:09AM
So blizzard has adamantly stated that this is coming out in 2009 and has still not changed that stance AFAIK. That gives them just 3 more days ;-)
Bunnyears Dec 28th 2009 2:36PM
The files are shipped; the rest is in the hands of the postal service. Check with your local carrier.