Posts with tag penny-arcade

Enter to win a ticket to BlizzCon 2011 by donating to Child's Play

by Dawn Moore Jun 8th 2011 at 8:00PM

If you missed your chance to purchase a ticket to BlizzCon 2011 last month, there's still a way to get yourself in the door if you're feeling charitable.

Looking For Group: BlizzCon, a networking site for organizing groups and meetups at BlizzCon 2011, is giving away one ticket to a random member of its website who makes a charitable donation to Child's Play. Child's Play, if you don't recall, is a charity created by the authors of Penny Arcade to give toys and games to kids in children's hospitals.

To enter, all you have to do is join LFG: BlizzCon (it's free) and make a donation to Child's Play by June 30, 2011, at 11:59 p.m. CST. The donation can be for any amount, small or large. To read the complete rules on how to donate for the contest, check out the official contest page.

Filed under: Contests, BlizzCon

PAX East 2011: Cryptozoic Entertainment's big year

by Michael Sacco Mar 12th 2011 at 5:13PM

It's been almost exactly a year since it was announced that Cryptozoic Entertainment, a new company founded by former employees of Blizzard Entertainment, Upper Deck, and DC Comics, would be taking over the license for the WoW Trading Card Game from Upper Deck. With no other products under the company's belt, players were understandably skeptical that a startup would be able to develop the TCG effectively, but looking at the actual talent behind the company rather than the age of the company told a different story. Cory Jones, one of the company's founders, was the director of global business development and licensing at Blizzard, for example, and John Nee was DC Comics' head of business development. Couple that with designers and other employees who came over from other successful card games and companies, and you have a dynamite combination.

I caught up with Ben Cichoski, head designer for the WoW TCG, at PAX East.

WoW Insider: It's been a pretty busy year for you guys. What do you consider the company's biggest accomplishment so far?

Filed under: WoW TCG

Sunday Morning Funnies: Middle-up

by Amanda Miller Dec 19th 2010 at 2:00PM

It's the last Sunday before Christmas, but whether you celebrate it or not, we'll have a treat for you next week on the 26th! Several comic artists are collaborating on a Secret Santa (or Greatfather Winter?) swap. They each have the name of another comic but do not necessarily know who all is participating and don't know who will be drawing their comic. This should be a blast!

Incidentally, if you emailed me and entered as a participant but did not receive my reply email, email me again or check your spam folders.

Enough business; here is the list! It even features several new comics:

Jinylee. *New!
WoW, eh?: A Hot Side of Beef
Away From Reality: There's No Aggro Like Snow Aggro
Penny-Arcade: A Priori. Also: Wolf of the Year
Dork Tower. Also check out the one previous. *Never previously featured!
Out of World: Beneath the Shadow part 4 and part 5
Disciplinary Action: Episode 17
Chainsawsuit: Wow What a Difference. Also: Wow This Is Great! *Not previously featured!
Beyond the Tree: Quest Complete and Dear Edwin
Teh Gladiators: Gun vs. Cannon: Round 1
Complex Actions: A Moment with Silk's New Rogue and Or Your Azerothian Destination of Choice
Tales from the Crossroads: Into the Fire
Safe Passage
Coffin Comics: Just a Bad Dream
Coffin Minis: Buddum Chh
What's Shakin': Page 15
Torment of the Week: Long Story Short
GU Comics: Whassat? and Shave and a Haircut and Intervention
Dark Legacy Comics: Battle
Fourth Wall: Simple Like That
Lorgrokni's Travels: Goblin Loan 1 and Goblin Loan 2 and Lovable Oaf
Blood and Thunder: On Procrastination
The Daily Blink: Yes, I'm Aware, I'll Get Letters and Poster #3: Mekkatorque and A Flyer in the Auction House
Arena-Inside: Indeed He Does! and Indeed He's Not... and THIS ... IS ... CHRISTMAS!
Travels with Tenthunders: Neither an Alliance, nor a Horde. Discuss
LFG #417 and #418
The Warcraft Hero in: How to Fight Your Dragon
NPC: The Future of Shopping Is Now and The Couple That Wows Together...
Guilded Age

Gallery: The Sunday Morning Funnies guide to WoW-related web comics

Filed under: Humor, Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies

Sunday Morning Funnies: Lions and tigers and dragons

by Amanda Miller Sep 19th 2010 at 12:00PM

Comic news: Fyreuni announced that "Daily Quests is on hold while I work on Emergency Kindergarten Lesson 2!" I am definitely a little disappointed, but I think the project will be worth it.

Tokkar was also kind enough to point out that Shawn Tommelleo of Coffin Comics has a new project called What's Shakin' that Tommelleo (aka Coffinshaker) described as not set in "WoWland," but it does feature the same characters. Sorry I missed it; the end of August and beginning of September were very hectic!

To answer tr_rrr, Cru the Dwarf and other comics that do not update very often will not necessarily show up on the list as soon as they update, because I don't have the time to check every comic that ever posts something WoW-related each week. I rely on tips and comments and my own whims to learn about them. This is also why Kuo was only added again last week, for example. Thanks for tipping me off that it has updated, though!

Filed under: Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies

Sunday Morning Funnies: Quest complete

by Amanda Miller Aug 15th 2010 at 12:00PM

Happy one year, Torment of the Week! To see how far the comic has come, check out this week's entry: It's Been a Year. Then, take a look back at their first: Fail House.

Fourth Wall: How to Make Gold.
Tales From the Crossroads: Ooo... shiny!
Slash AFK: Slurpee > LFG. Also: Mur-lock-ME and RL Pet, Please.
Travels with Tenthunders: Does Anyone Speak Dwarf?
Coffin Comics Minis: Nothing Happened.
World of Warcraft, eh? (WoW, eh?): Time After Time. Yay, it's back!
Coffin Comics: Caverns of Time... Machine.
Dark Legacy Comics (DLC): Woes of a Raid Leader.
Beyond the Tree: Exit Stage Theft. Also: Cloaking Devious and Blinding Wit.
LFG: #381 and #382.
Teh Gladiators: Runnn, You Mothers!! Don't forget to click next!
The Warcraft Hero in: The House of Sorrows.
Penny-Arcade: The Sixth Slave. This applies to MMO's in general, but I know you guys can relate! You might also want to read the follow-up comic, Breaking it Down. Judging by the response that the comic got, some might consider it NSFW.
Away From Reality (AFR): Unintended Consequences.
Byron, the Tauren Rogue.
Guilded Age.
By Way of Booty Bay: Mrs. Arugal (kinda NSFW). Also: Tinkerbottom (slightly less NSFW).

And now, for some super fun bonus material! Enjoy:

Bonus! NPC: Three-Eyelid Alien Scum. Click next twice to see the other two! They're not WoW-related this week, but we love them all the same.
Double Bonus! Daily Quests puts out lore posts pretty often, and you should check them out!
Additional Bonus! GU Comics: That's All He Needed. This is technically in reference to Starcraft II, but it so totally works.

Gallery: The Sunday Morning Funnies guide to WoW-related web comics

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Humor, Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies

Sunday Morning Funnies: Welcome to the gallery guide (updated)

by Amanda Miller Aug 8th 2010 at 12:00PM

The time has finally arrived - the Sunday Morning Funnies gallery guide to WoW-related comics has finally been posted. Whether you're looking to break into a new WoW-themed web comic, or you would just like to learn more about your favorites, this guide has you covered. In addition to displaying custom artwork and comic previews, you will learn about the authors and artists as well as the comics themselves, from art style to inspiration and more. It will even track when each comic updates so you don't have to!

Also, Complex Actions is back up and running! Check out Stress Therapy and The State of the PUG-Conomy, as well as Little Prejudices. In other comic news, WoW, eh? resumes on Monday, August 9th.

Awkward Zombie: Ignorance.
Out of World: At the ball part 9. (Slightly NSFW)
Away From Reality: Very Common Ground.
NPC: 8578. Also: Many Minis and Magnetic Fields.
Travels with Tenthunders: I'm All Ears.
K's Grab Bag: I Can Be Fair....
Daily Quests: Stick Around.
LFG #377 and #378 and #379 and #380.
NoObz: Tomorrow is Another Day.
Dark Legacy Comics: The Hike.
Teh Gladiators: A Human Incognito.
The Warcraft Hero in: A Happy Ending.
Coffin Comics Mini: Unless.
Coffin Comics: Leveling is Boarring.
Torment of the Week: This Again.
Beyond the Tree: Preposterous Propositions. Also: Stage Presence.
Byron, the Tauren Rogue.
Slash AFK: Hey Herb.
Guilded Age.
Penny-Arcade: Planting a Flag.

Update: From Fourth Wall, check out The Light and How to Swing it, as well as Old World, Old Grudges. Sorry for missing it! Also: Tales from the Crossroads: Second-Hand News. Sorry for missing that too. It must have been "that sorta week."

Gallery: The Sunday Morning Funnies guide to WoW-related web comics

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Humor, Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies

WoWathon 2 has begun: Playing WoW for charity

by Robin Torres Jul 15th 2010 at 10:00PM

They're baaaack! The intrepid WoW players who take turns playing two characters in one long marathon session for charity are at it again. Child's Play, the charity started and organized by the gang at Penny Arcade, is still the recipient of their efforts. Like last year, the WoWathoners are on camera and streaming their gameplay 24 hours a day, taking turns for sleep and hygiene. Unlike last year, they are playing Horde on a PvP realm.

I'll be interviewing them again this year, but they answer questions from the chat channel so you can talk to them yourselves if you like. 100% of the donations through ChipIn go to Child's Play and they accept any amount. Every little bit helps. Their first goal to play past level 20 is $800, but they're only at $310 as of this writing.

If you like the idea of watching people grind, level and take requests from viewers -- and I know you do -- head on over and hang out with them. They'd love to have you and the sick children they are helping will appreciate it too.

Filed under: News items

Sunday Morning Funnies: Huff huff bing!

by Amanda Miller Jul 11th 2010 at 12:00PM

This week's list is long, so I'll get straight to the point! Note: If you're the artist of one of the comics on this list, please pass through the break for a special, clearly super secret club message.

Out of World #21 (this missed the deadline last week).
GU Comics: Dammit Greg. Also, Dammit Greg II and Dammit Greg III.
Fourth Wall: This Happens a Lot More than it Should. [Thanks Coffinshaker!]
Drunken Pirates Guild. I've linked the first one so you guys can catch up. [Thanks BladedDingo!]
Torment of the Week: Unlikely. Also: Azarizotza's Interrogation.
Coffin Comics: Goblin TV Commercial.
Daily Quests: Insert Title Here.
Travels with Tenthunders: Interview with Grief Chicken.
LFG #371 and #372.
Beyond the Tree: Captain on Deck. Also: Window of Opportunity.
AFR: All Out of Character.
Byron, the Tauren Rogue.
Fail Druid!
NPC: Night Bandit. Also: No Hugs for Holo's and Idle Chatter.
Slash AFK: OP Troll. Also: Stanky.
Tales from the Crossroads: Once Smitten Twice Wry.
The Warcraft Hero in: First-Day Mage.
Teh Gladiators: For Hoofrich! Click next for part 2.
Dark Legacy Comics: Minty Scrambled Eggs.
Guilded Age.
Complex Actions: I Bet Chuck Norris Would Approve! Also, Ode to Gearing.
Equinox vs. Marvah.
Cru the Dwarf: Fruition. Also: Fever for the Flavor of Dissention.
K's Grab Bag: Why Did They Even Make This a Pet?
World of Warcraft, eh?: Making Progress.

This week, I have devoted a special section to comic artists who chose to comment on the Real ID fiasco through their art.

GU Comics: Jimmy McAlister.
Penny Arcade: The Grim Curriculum.
Nerf NOW!!: ID, Please. [Thanks for the tip, Cyclone Duke!]
Ctrl+Alt+Del: ~~Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe~~. Edit: A Troll by Any Other Name. [Thanks Blurgarian!]
Slash AFK: Too Fast. (This isn't about the forums, but it is about Real ID).
Experience Points: This ID Just Got Real.

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Humor, Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies

Sunday Morning Funnies: Where the engines are

by Amanda Miller May 23rd 2010 at 12:00PM

This week, in addition to your regularly scheduled comic updates, I'll be adding in links to the few comics that slipped through the cracks while I was in, and just returning from, WiFi hell (and the wonderful Kelly Aarons filled in).

This week's list is pleasantly long, but I'm always looking to stretch it. Was something overlooked? Did a comic update late? Do you know of a comic that isn't featured on this list, but is related to WoW? Leave a tip in the comment section!

Speaking of the comment section, this week's discussion topic involves pointing out a few of your favorite panels of artwork from any of this week's comics and saying a bit about why you love them. Don't forget to mention your favorite one-liner, too!

Filed under: Humor, Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies

PAX East 2010 Gallery

by Michael Sacco Mar 29th 2010 at 7:00PM

Penny Arcade creators Gabe and Tycho brought the ever-growing Penny Arcade Expo to the Bay State this weekend, with nerdfolk from all over pouring into Boston, MA for PAX East. As the sole WoW.com rep at the show (with Spiritual Guidance's Fox Van Allen in attendance as "just a dude" instead of "dude with a press badge"), I stomped the floor with the Joystiq and Massively crew, who squeezed every last drop of relevant info from the expo at record speed. "Hello my boss Chris Grant of Joystiq fame," I would tap out on my smartphone, "here's a pretty hot gaming scoop just revealed moments ago!" He would reply three seconds later with "Already posted," with an image attached of his frowning face.

As for my site's particular field of interest -- was there a lot of Blizzard-related news? Not really! Thankfully, on top of news about other MMOs, there was some other stuff going on, which you can see in this gallery. There was WoW-related stuff worth writing about though, which'll be posted in the next day or so.

A special thanks to all the readers who stopped by to say hello to me! We love you guys, and we'll see you at BlizzCon in full effect.

Gallery: PAX East 2010 Gallery

Filed under: Events

Sunday Morning Funnies: Drink the satisfaction

by Amanda Miller Mar 28th 2010 at 9:00AM

This week's list is long and full of new things as well as old favorites. As always, if you have any tips, leave a comment. I'm always on the lookout for WoW-related comics!

Don't forget to read through the comments section; this week, there are a couple of comics that haven't updated. Often, the artists will stop by and leave a link if the comic was only a little bit late getting posted.

In a related note, Manic Graffiti is back sort of! It isn't on a regular schedule of updates, but every now and then, something will come up.

This week's challenge: In the comments section, leave a link or two from your favorite WoW-related artist, or for a comic that perhaps no longer updates; because if other people haven't seen it, it's new to them.

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Humor, Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies

Penny Arcade: The (WoW) Appocalypse

by Adam Holisky Feb 5th 2010 at 4:00PM

We (and the rest of the geek world) loves ourselves some Penny Arcade, and today's comic is worth mentioning given its commentary on Blizzard's latest plans for a premium iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad auction house and armory application. First it starts with a simple auction house app, then a rogue app, and then the iHeal.

Yes, there's an app for that.

So for your required geek reading today, you must go read their blog post, then read the comic, and then pass it along to ten friends or guildmates. After that you can call yourself a nerd, but not before.

For more comics, check out our weekly roundup -- Sunday Morning Funnies.

Filed under: Humor, Comics

Sunday Morning Funnies: We're long

by Amanda Miller Jan 24th 2010 at 9:00AM

This week's list is huge. Massive. You have to click through the break to even see it! But I warn you: before you do, you might want to make some preparations.

Cancel whatever you have scheduled today.

Make a pot of coffee.

Do some stretches; long bouts of sitting are unhealthy.

Feed the cats. Let the dog out.

Seriously, this list is big. It's unruly!

P.S. I tried to get you guys a good Long Cat picture but I failed you all. Maybe next time? Yes. Next time.

In a related note, I have a distaste for the new way to search through the icanhascheezburger site.

Ready? Set. Go!

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Humor, Comics, Sunday Morning Funnies

15 Minutes of Fame: Making Child's Play of WoW

by Lisa Poisso Dec 15th 2009 at 3:00PM

15 Minutes of Fame is WoW.com's look at World of Warcraft players of all shapes and sizes -- from the renowned to the relatively anonymous, the remarkable to the player next door. Tip us off to players you'd like to hear more about.

Kristin Lindsay makes child's play of WoW. In fact, she makes child's play of gaming in general and even of her work. That's because Child's Play, the charitable organization that brings games, books and cash to sick kids in children's hospitals across North America, is her work. As project manager at Child's Play, Kristin helps the organization raise millions of dollars worth of toys and cash for children's hospitals and put a positive face on gamers and gaming. Child's Play was created by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of the online comic strip Penny Arcade. This year, the group has raised $1,302,367, shooting to surpass last year's $1.5 million total.

We dove into a niche in Kristin's busy season to visit with her about her WoW habit, her work with Child's Play and how we WoW players can help Child's Play achieve a record-breaking year for hospitalized kids.

Filed under: Features, Interviews, 15 Minutes of Fame

Last week of Hearts, Hands and Voices

by Robin Torres Dec 7th 2009 at 5:00PM

Azeroth United, the internet media community for all things World of Warcraft, has been holding a charity drive for Child's Play since November 1st. Hearts, Hands, and Voices has already surpassed their initial goal of $5000 and is now hoping to reach twice that by their end date of December 13th. Sunday, our very own Mike Schramm played Rock Band for 9 hours -- until his fingers hurt -- to raise money for the drive. Also, you can blame Syrana for all your troubles on Twitter and help raise money for the charity, just by tweeting.

If you wish to join in on the fun and support this Penny Arcade-run charity, please donate by clicking on the ChipIn link at the main HHV site, or any of the supporting sites. ChipIn was the same service that the WoWathon players used to also raise money for the hospitalized children who are the recipients of Child's Play's funds, toys, games, etc. The donations from this service go directly to the charity.

Hearts, Hands and Voices have drawings for donating $10 or $20 that include some really cool things like ThinkGeek gear or a Warcraft Stein. Please go check out the goodies you could win just for a small donation to a great cause. And if you don't, well, I blame Syrana.

Filed under: Events, Fan stuff

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