World of Warcraft Cataclysm released on December 7th

[Kensik]

IRVINE, Calif., Oct 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that World of Warcraft(R): Cataclysm(TM), the highly anticipated third expansion for the world's most popular subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game*, will be released starting on December 7, 2010. The expansion will be available on DVD-ROM for Windows(R) XP/Windows Vista(R)/Windows(R) 7 and Macintosh(R) at a suggested retail price of $39.99 and will also be offered as a digital download from the Blizzard Store. A special Collector's Edition packed with bonus items will be available exclusively in retail stores for a suggested retail price of $79.99.

"Cataclysm includes the best content we've ever created for World of Warcraft. It's not just an expansion, but a re-creation of much of the original Azeroth, complete with epic new high-level adventures for current players and a redesigned leveling experience for those just starting out," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "With the help of our beta testers, we're putting on the final polish, and we look forward to welcoming gamers around the world to enjoy it in just a couple of months."

The first two World of Warcraft expansions, The Burning Crusade(R) and Wrath of the Lich King(R), each shattered PC game sales records upon their release.* In Cataclysm, the face of Azeroth will be forever altered by the return of the corrupted Dragon Aspect Deathwing. Players will explore once-familiar areas of the world that have now been reshaped by the devastation and filled with new adventures. In an effort to survive the planet-shattering cataclysm, two new playable races — worgen and goblins — will join the struggle between the Alliance and the Horde. As players journey to the new level cap of 85, they'll discover newly revealed locations, acquire new levels of power, and come face to face with Deathwing in a battle to determine the fate of the world.

The beta test for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm is currently underway. Visit the official Battle.net(R) website at Battle.net to set up a Battle.net account and sign up for a chance to participate. To learn more about World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, visit World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.

[Tim]

Hell yea, whoot!

I think a 24 hour straight broadcast multiboxing is going to happen!

[Kensik]

Originally Posted by Tim

Hell yea, whoot!

I think a 24 hour straight broadcast multiboxing is going to happen!

nice cant wait i took the 7-13 off work :P

[burningforce]

not trying to be a party pooper, or Mr. Buzz Killington, but lets hope the WoW servers are not bugged out or disconnecting. Since this is a bigger expansion then burning crusade and wrath, things might get very interesting :P

But I am awaiting cataclysm as well. going to go to walmart and pick up 1 game box and then do the online purchase of 3-4 more cataclysm accounts through battle.net store

[ebony]

Originally Posted by burningforce

not trying to be a party pooper, or Mr. Buzz Killington, but lets hope the WoW servers are not bugged out or disconnecting. Since this is a bigger expansion then burning crusade and wrath, things might get very interesting :P

But I am awaiting cataclysm as well. going to go to walmart and pick up 1 game box and then do the online purchase of 3-4 more cataclysm accounts through battle.net store

a lot the stuff sould be out before 4.0.3 sould fix the world so there "sould" be no patchs out on Night 1 WoTLK went well bit laggey but thats all and a lot of wating on quest zones

[EaTCarbS]

If it is like any other expansion, it will be bugged out. I don't think that will stop me from trying! :P

[pinki104]

cant wait for it wooot .

[Kalyse]

How much do you think Wrath will be when Cata comes out. I'm going to start leveling to 80 when Cata comes out to save on a bit of $$$.

Surely the price has got to drop?

[Tim]

That is a good point, do you think they will release a "Battle Chest" that has the Normal + BC + Lich King, or even one that has all 4 games in one?

I think Everquest did that, so did LOTRO too?

[Kensik]

Originally Posted by Tim

That is a good point, do you think they will release a "Battle Chest" that has the Normal + BC + Lich King, or even one that has all 4 games in one?

I think Everquest did that, so did LOTRO too?

yes everquest did that 3 or 4 times and i hope wow will do the same normal+BC+LK = im thinking about $60 with Cat maby $100