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by Fox Van Allen 
Mar 24th 2011 at 8:00PM
Do you like World of Warcraft news? Do you like your World of Warcraft news in convenient paper form? Does the number four fill you with such joy that you obsessively compulsively collect all things with that particular number on it? Well, good news on all these fronts: The folks at World of Warcraft Magazine appear to be sending issue four to the printers. Hopefully, this means the magazine will be shipping and arriving in mailboxes soon.
The 148-page behemoth contains a look at the creation of the goblin and worgen races, a selection of artwork from Blizzard artist Samwise Didier, and a behind-the-scenes look at BlizzCon. If you just can't wait, head over the the official website and check out the excerpts for preview that were just posted.
The 148-page behemoth contains a look at the creation of the goblin and worgen races, a selection of artwork from Blizzard artist Samwise Didier, and a behind-the-scenes look at BlizzCon. If you just can't wait, head over the the official website and check out the excerpts for preview that were just posted.
Filed under: News items, Cataclysm
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
razion Mar 24th 2011 8:16PM
I particularly liked the write-up by the troll warrior off-tank. It's like the guy's living in my freaking head! :0
RLauctioneer Mar 24th 2011 8:35PM
i just putt them unread on ebay for 3 times the price.
my tricks from wow work in rl to, hurray.
Hollow Leviathan Mar 24th 2011 9:31PM
When was it supposed to ship, originally? I'm genuinely entertained that Blizz applies "When it's Done"TM to periodicals as well.
Initial research implies it's only 2 months late. I thought it was more hyberbolic than that.
Dilly Mar 25th 2011 1:02AM
Unfortunately, I'll likely never get to see this issue, since the producer of this magazine is incapable of delivering either in my language or at all. I wonder if anyone else has paid their hard earned money for this product and been severely dissatisfied. :/
dannyflorida Mar 25th 2011 3:28AM
Before a whole bunch of negative comments are littered here, this should be said: Despite its distribution delays (of which I have loudly complained about myself), the magazine's editorial content and design are top-notch, superb actually. The magazine surpasses my expectations in terms of quality, and I look forward to each issue. Any true WoW fan would find a subscription to the magazine well worth it.
dillycraft Mar 25th 2011 3:37AM
My complaint isn't about the quality of the publication. The one issue that I actually received was breathtaking, full of beautiful content and information. I am a true WoW fan and I was looking forward to this magazine since they announced it. However, not even the CS department they have set up seems to care that people aren't getting what they paid for! Nor are they responding to requests for refunds or escalations. It's just very frustrating, and I'm at the point where I will post my frustrations anywhere hoping someone can help me with my subscription. I (and I'm sure many other people) don't know where to turn at this point. :\
/sadpanda
Tinwhisker Mar 25th 2011 9:24AM
I've been talking about Blizzard and Future for months now.
http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/1827524211
TL;DR?
I won't be resubscribing. The publishing schedule has been awful. Issues 1-3 were of good quality but Issue 4 looks like it was slapped together at the last minute to get something out. Behind the scenes at BlizzCon six months ago? The same "Making of the Deathwing Cinematic" we saw in the Collecter's Edition and other places? Really?
Eleph Mar 25th 2011 10:30AM
Mag is a terrible investment IMO. I regret my subscription, which is unfortunate; I don't often get disappointed by the Warcraft brand, but the publishers dropped the ball. Issue 1 was all right, 2 & 3 shipped with GROSSLY outdated articles, as will issue 4.
While I first subscribed to the mag for a "tangible" resource, I find much more timely and relevant information right here at WowInsider. The writing's usually better, and always relevant to someone.
Eleph Mar 25th 2011 10:31AM
@danny
You've got to be kidding...a true WoW fan can see through the BS.
peagle Mar 25th 2011 3:20PM
I purchased a subscription on a hunch there would be some kind of free pet associated with it at some point. Jokes on me!
Danghor Mar 25th 2011 3:26PM
So, was there a free issue? I have 4 issues already, but my account is still active and I received an email that I'll be receiving this issue. Based on covers, I have the Lich King issue, Deathwing, Thrall and Garrosh Hellscream. Was Lich King like an issue 0 or something?