BlizzCon 2010: WoW Magazine issue 3 revealed
by Matt Low 
Oct 23rd 2010 at 8:00PM
Some highlights right after the jump.
I don't want to spoil too much of what's in the latest issue of the magazine, but here are just some of the topics that are being covered.
Political changes A breakdown of all the political changes happening for both the Horde and the Alliance -- who the power players are and what the leaders are up to, that sort of thing.
Metzen massive interview The magazine sits down with Chris Metzen and discusses a variety of issues. One of them is the progress of the Warcraft movie.
Ashbringer A large piece about Ashbringer about the history of the weapon.
Beta testing Actual beta testers discussing the content and their thoughts on the topic of beta testing itself. What is it like beta testing and why do they do it?
Mountaholics Several players who are mount happy get interviewed regarding their passion with mount collecting. Is there a title somewhere for mountaholics? I'm stuck at 70 myself and these players have over 100.
Costumes How cosplayers create their costumes and how to get started with cosplaying.
Ruby Sanctum An in-depth look at the final instance that was added to Wrath of the Lich King.
Guild meetups Stories from players and their guilds having meetups and activities.
Stat changes For both Cataclysm and 4.0.1. Which stats stayed, which stats went away and which were combined.
Item design This is my personal favorite. I've always wondered how the item design team figures out the loot distribution for instances. We learn about that in this article along with stat budgeting and where some of the names come from.
Auction house There's something in it for the money makers too! What professions to use, what items sell well and what are the recommended auction house addons to use.
DC action figures Interview with the sculptors and information about the painting process. Did you know they hand paint those?
Retaking Echo Isles and Gnomeregan Additional backstory on both the gnomes and trolls retaking their homeland.
Eye of the Storm tactics Haven't forgotten about the PvP players either! Strategies and information for Eye of the Storm!
Doomhammer Remember how an actual Frostmourne was made? Well, they've started work on an actual Doomhammer. The previews look really awesome!
For additional previews, head on over to the official World of Warcraft magazine site (and check them out here).
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Tolkfan Oct 23rd 2010 8:02PM
What's with the shaved gorilla on the front page? And why is it red?
dodgeballer2005 Oct 23rd 2010 8:12PM
Because I assume this is making fun of Garrosh and he deserves it at the moment, I thumbs-upped this.
Amaxe Oct 23rd 2010 9:27PM
Take your hands off of me you damned dirty orc...
Cowy Oct 23rd 2010 10:24PM
Garrosh really looks like a Fel Orc now... I wonder who's blood he's been sipping...
Gamroc Oct 24th 2010 11:48AM
He looks brown to me. I don't know how you are getting that he's red.
DeGei Oct 23rd 2010 8:07PM
I have it in hand, arrived today! It is awesome, Interview with Chris Metzen!
Saeadame Oct 23rd 2010 8:07PM
Yep, got an e-mail about it =). Can wait for mine to get here =D
kabshiel Oct 23rd 2010 8:14PM
Oh boy, an in-depth look at a raid that came out four months ago!
Sumitra Oct 23rd 2010 8:33PM
Direct sources tell me that Blizzard has been a PITA regarding the magazine.
Blizzard wouldn't approve content or provide material, so the magazine editors were tearing their hair out trying to get it out before the content became outdated. Blame Blizz on why it's not as current as it should have been.
Blizz also canned the magazine's podcast, which was quite good for the two episodes it lasted.
I expect the magazine will not be around for long, and Blizzard itself is to blame.
Paul Oct 25th 2010 6:11PM
Before the first magazine was released that clearly stated that there would only be 8. I think we will get all 8, but the last 2-3 will be incrediably thin compared to the rest.
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) Oct 23rd 2010 8:37PM
Christ, only on issue 3? I know it was not monthly but is it just twice a year?
kesherz Oct 23rd 2010 8:58PM
The magazine is quarterly (ie. 4 times a year). Still, issue 3 is running rather late...
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) Oct 23rd 2010 9:42PM
ahhhh... thank you. :)
Tinwhisker Oct 23rd 2010 11:27PM
They're currently about 12 weeks behind schedule. We should be getting issue 4 right now (not 3) with issue 5 coming the first week of January 2011 but that just doesn't seem to be in the cards.
Kyle Craft Oct 23rd 2010 8:38PM
Woo hoo I made it into the Mountaholics section! Shaymous - Bonechewer 142
Gamroc Oct 24th 2010 11:56AM
Wow and I thought that my 117 mounts was a lot. Gratz on making it in to the Mountaholics story.
jfofla Oct 23rd 2010 8:42PM
I have the 100 mount achievement, currently working on 150 in anticipation of that achievement.
Taryst Oct 23rd 2010 9:54PM
I am a bit disappointed with the content of the magazines. Considering the cost of the subscription, you'd think it would be on time, up to date content and maybe even came with a cute little companion :P My first issue came in a nice bubble wrap envelope, but the second in clear plastic bag to get all scratched up :(
Paul Oct 25th 2010 6:08PM
No magazine on earth has up-to-date information anymore, and quarterly magazines are the most outdated. People thinking that they would get new first hand information from these magazines are fools. Sorry, plan and simple. They're collectors items.
MooHealer Oct 23rd 2010 10:00PM
If they want more subs they should offer some exclusive in-game goodies every issue. People are such suckers for stuff like that. I know people who ordered the $40 Blizzcon PPV solely for the exclusive pet.