BlizzCon 2010: New Cataclysm worgen cinematic
by Allison Robert 
Oct 23rd 2010 at 2:19PM
We'll post it as soon as we can find/get a copy on YouTube, but suffice it to say -- it rocks. I'm amazed at the quality the cinematics team can get out of the in-game models these days.
EDIT: A copy just went up and I've posted it past the cut. The quality's not that great, but I'll post a better copy as soon as one appears.
EDIT: High-quality copy now available past the cut.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Iirdan Oct 23rd 2010 2:23PM
Not only does it set the tone of the rest of the Worgen starting zone and really bring home the idea of humanity of a Worgen, but it also makes Godfrey a much deeper, more menacing character.
I absolutely love it. Fantastic.
David Oct 23rd 2010 2:27PM
It was amazing. Completely Victorian in style and it fit the Worgen perfectly.
Task Oct 23rd 2010 2:24PM
I am currently watching the Blizzcon stream, and I have to agree with you, Allison, it is sexy and it rocks..
Nessy Oct 23rd 2010 2:30PM
http://www.youtube.com/comment_servlet?all_comments=1&v=QDEyqvJCLhI
Better quality one
Matt Oct 23rd 2010 2:43PM
Yep, this one is much better. Looks amazing!
MikeLive Oct 23rd 2010 2:36PM
I think I'm going to wait until I get my hands on the game before I watch it. Haven't watched the Goblin one neither.
Jason Oct 23rd 2010 2:36PM
Man, look at the forearms on that guy.
Iirdan Oct 23rd 2010 2:43PM
It's actually Arthas' cloak model.
Saphieria Oct 23rd 2010 2:38PM
Holy S*** Balls, that was epic.
I officially want to be friends with that dude in the glasses now.
Tortus Oct 23rd 2010 2:40PM
Hang on, look at what he's got on his face! Could this be the first sign of spectacles in WoW? Oh please, oh please, oh please!
Kar Oct 23rd 2010 2:52PM
We've had a monocle, sunglasses and a zillion different kinds of goggles already, so I'm surprised they haven't been around as a vanity item by now. I wouldn't expect them to be so glowy in-game mind you.
Dril Oct 23rd 2010 2:53PM
I assume all those goggles have passed you by? ;p
Jack Miles Oct 23rd 2010 2:54PM
Also, he's wearing them WITH a tophat!
Zhev Oct 23rd 2010 2:46PM
Intense is an overused adjective, but I believe it is applicable to this cinematic.
Enor Oct 23rd 2010 2:48PM
I WANT THAT COAT AND GLASSES.
Kar Oct 23rd 2010 2:49PM
The use of shadow in the worgen's cage is what really makes it work so well.
Eli Oct 23rd 2010 2:51PM
I got the shivers. Damn goosebumps D:
Eternauta Oct 23rd 2010 2:51PM
Excellent work Blizz!
It had a dark and serious tone, a much needed change after all the sillyness in the goblin starting zone (and WoW in general, with all those pop culture references and whatnot).
5/5
Avatar Oct 23rd 2010 3:17PM
All the 'silliness" in the goblin zone is specifically there to offset the uberserious tone of the horde in general, all the other horde races are angst ridden in the extreme. Its nice having a bit of a comic relief race, kinda like the Alliance has had for years.
Kemikalkadet Oct 23rd 2010 3:50PM
I agree Eternauta. I loved the Worgen zone much more than the Goblin one on beta (they're both pretty amazing) because it really immerses you into the zone and the story. You feel like you're a part of the story much more in the Worgen one whereas i was always conscious i was playing a game in the Goblin one. Don't get me wrong, i love the humour in WoW, but i also love to be immersed in a believable world and i think the Worgen start zone pulled that off better.