Patch 4.1 just went live yesterday and Blizzard has already posted two preview videos for patch 4.2. As Blizzard puts it, "Feast your eyes on the adventures that await when World of Warcraft patch 4.2 takes you through the fire and flames and into the Firelands."
Once you watch the videos below, you should listen to some Dragonforce to get pumped for the next update. I don't know about you, but that's the first thing I thought when I read Blizzard's comment.
If you're interested in taking a behind-the-scenes look at Patch 4.1: Rise of the Zandalari, you might want to check out Blizzard Insider's new interview with Lead Encounter Designer Scott Mercer. He explains how the idea for the patch came about and discusses how several of the encounter mechanics in Zul-Aman and Zul'Gurub have changed for the revamp. You can read the full Q&A after the jump.
For more details on patch 4.1, be sure to check out the new trailer and the patch notes and feature roundup.
Blizzard just posted the official trailer for World of Warcraft Patch 4.1: Rise of the Zandalari. Check it out below!
For more details on patch 4.1, check out the patch notes and feature roundup. This update includes new level-85 solo quests in Stranglethorn, the updated Zul'Gurub and Zul'Aman level 85 5-player Heroic dungeons, Guild Challenges, the Guild Finder and the Dungeon Finder: Call to Arms system.
After a short vacation, Darnell is back to show you some of the finer points of the Noblegarden event, including sneaking around as a bunny. You know you want to see that. Watch the latest Blizz Blues below!
If Darnell got you in the festive spirit, check out Wowhead's Noblegarden Guide for details on all the items, quests and achievements.
UPDATE, 4/26: Patch 4.1: Rise of the Zandalari is now live!
Blizzard has posted a roundup of the content that's coming in patch 4.1, as well as the official patch notes. It's safe to say this means the update is going live this week, although Blizzard has not confirmed it yet. While you wait, check out these blog entries for details on the patch's major features:
What are your thoughts on patch 4.1? Browse through the patch notes below and join in on the discussion in our World of Warcraft general forum.
Happy Easter! World of Warcraft's Noblegarden event kicks off today and runs through April 30. As always, our friends over at Wowhead have posted an in-depth Noblegarden guide that will help you find eggs, complete quests and earn achievements. There's even a handy list of all the holiday items you can purchase, like the Spring Rabbit's Foot and the Tome of Polymorph: Rabbit.
While you're over at Wowhead, be sure to check out the Noblegarden contest they're running with the WoW Official Magazine. All you need to do is follow the clues to find the hidden eggs in their database and you could win magazine subscriptions, Blizzcon 2010 art portfolios, Wowhead premium time, and even a Murloc plushie!
Blizzard just published a preview of the Guild Finder, which is a new tool that's coming to World of Warcraft in Patch 4.1. We first heard about this feature when it popped up on the test realm two months ago, but now we have an official overview of this guild recruitment system.
As the name suggests, the Guild Finder allows guild to search for new members, as well as gives players the opportunity find a new guild to call home. Keep reading after the jump for the details and some screenshots.
It's time for your latest dose of Legendary! Topics this week include Blizzard's "Ask the Devs" Q&A on achievements, Ghostcrawler on interrupts, and the FBI busting gold sellers at the University of Michigan.
Check out the video below to listen to hosts Gary Gannon, ZAM's Mike B. aka Fony and TankSpot's Josh "Lore" Allen discuss all of these World of Warcraft topics and more.
In his latest Dev Watercooler blog entry, Lead Systems Designer Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street discusses the logic behind having different crit percentages for different classes and suggests that any crit in the game could ultimately be set at 200% to balance the playing field.
"It would be a very simple rule, and I’d argue any loss of class distinction is more than made up for by the positive balance ramifications," he said. Of course, nothing mentioned in these Dev Watercooler entries is set in stone, so we'll have to wait and see if this change becomes a reality.
For more details, read Ghostcrawler's full post after the jump.
Blizzard just announced that the remote Guild Chat feature has been added to the World of Warcraft Mobile Armory app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The Android version of the feature should be released soon. As previously outlined, this feature allows players to participate in guild chat, send whispers to their guildmates and more through their phone.
Players will ultimately need to pay $2.99 per month to subcribe to the World of Warcraft remote service to gain access to the remote Guild Chat feature, as well as buy and sell items on the Auction House. However, Blizzard is currently offering a limited free trial period so players can try out the Guild Chat feature without a subscription.
During the free preview, Blizzard will be rolling out the Guild Chat feature to select realms, with more realms being added in the future. The feature is currently only available on the Fizzcrank and Lightbringer servers, but keep checking the announcement as the service will eventually be made available on all realms.
