2013 Pumpkin Contest Winners

The winners of this year's pumpkin-carving contest have been chosen -- and they're monstrously spectacular. We'd like to thank everyone who participated this year, and we can't wait to see your mad scientist skills in action again next time around. Check out all of the creepy, incredible, and creative winning pumpkins here.

Party with Blink-182 at BlizzCon® 2013

Do you want to come to a party? Southern California punk rock legends Blink-182 will be playing in front of a sold-out BlizzCon® crowd on November 9, and you're invited! If you’ve already scored tickets to BlizzCon 2013, then we'll see you there! If you're not on the guest list, don't worry—we've got you covered.

To enjoy the show from the comfort of your home, check out the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, and you'll have a front-row seat to all the festivities, from exclusive developer panels to our famous costume contest, and what is sure to be an epic concert from Blink-182 to close out the show.

So what are you waiting for? Order the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket BlizzCon Virtual Ticket to catch the action online, or check out the press release for more details. We'll see you at the rock show!

BlizzCon® 2013 Mobile App Now Live—Stay Connected and Experience the Second Screen

Are you joining us at BlizzCon 2013 or watching from home? Download the free mobile BlizzCon 2013 app, available now for Android™, iPhone®, and iPod touch®! It's part calendar, part event planner, part social media assistant, part live stream player, and part fortune teller. (OK, so the last part is totally made up . . . just making sure you're paying attention.)

This convenient app is designed to help you make the most of your BlizzCon experience, and this year we've added even more functionality, including the ability to watch this year's free live BlizzCon streams. (Unfortunately, Bubble-Hearthing didn't make the cut.)

With the app, you can:

  • Plan your day—Review the details of the official events taking place at BlizzCon, and add them to your calendar. You can sort your events by day, time, game series, and more.
  • Chart a path—Zoom in on the exhibit hall floor with the BlizzCon map. Use it to quickly find a panel, meet up with friends, or just figure out where you’d like to go next.
  • Watch Free Live Video—Access the free BlizzCon video streams via the app, including the opening ceremony and eSports tournaments for StarCraft II, World of Warcraft, and Hearthstone. *New for 2013*
  • Catch your favorite events—Set alerts for any event on your calendar to make sure you get to it on time.
  • Stay updated—Receive instant updates and the latest news from the official BlizzCon news feed.
  • Social Networking—The mobile app now includes Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram integration. Share your BlizzCon experience with the world! *New for 2013*

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World of Warcraft News

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  • BlizzCon Live Raid: Method vs. Midwinter
    At BlizzCons past, the World of Warcraft Live Raid has proven to be a spectacle of pure entertainment and roar-inducing gameplay mastery. BlizzCon 2013’s live raid challenge is sure to be no exception with #1-worldwide ranked 25-player Horde guild Method (EU-Twisting Nether) squaring off against #1-worldwide ranked 25-player Alliance guild Midwinter (US-Sargeras).
  • 5.4 Hotfixes: October 29

    Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to the recently released World of Warcraft Patch 5.4: Siege of Orgrimmar.

BlizzCon Live Raid: Method vs. Midwinter

At BlizzCons past, the World of Warcraft Live Raid has proven to be a spectacle of pure entertainment and roar-inducing gameplay mastery. BlizzCon 2013’s live raid challenge is sure to be no exception with #1-worldwide ranked 25-player Horde guild Method (EU-Twisting Nether) squaring off against #1-worldwide ranked 25-player Alliance guild Midwinter (US-Sargeras). These two teams of exceptionally skilled raiders will be racing through 25-player Heroic Siege of Orgrimmar to tackle five encounters that will make for an especially exciting spectator experience. The winning guild will be the first to best all five, including Sha of Pride, the Kor’kron Dark Shaman, Malkorok, Siegecrafter Blackfuse, and the infamous Garrosh Hellscream himself.

Midwinter and Method raced each other for the first time in September during Athene’s “The Siege” live marathon event, and while Method came out of the Throne of Thunder victorious, the deciding factor may have come early on with Midwinter’s slightly messy handling of Jin’rokh at the start of the race. As Method was later overcome by the unforgiving machinations of Dark Animus, and Midwinter positioned themselves to take the lead—that is, until Dark Animus dealt equal punishment to the U.S.-based guild. When all was said and done, Ra-den fell just two minutes too late for Midwinter to claim the bragging rights that day. (Watch the full Throne of Thunder race VoD.)

Method also claims the world-first Heroic 25-player Garrosh kill, finishing him off a mere nine days before Midwinter completed their siege on Orgrimmar. But if history is any indication for these two guilds, a single mistake in any of the five intense encounters we’ve selected could spell defeat for either team.

If you’re attending BlizzCon 2013 in person, join us Saturday morning at 10 a.m. PST in Hall D to witness the epic battle—otherwise, you can tune in to watch the race live from the comfort of your home with the Virtual Ticket. World of Warcraft lead encounter designer Ion “Watcher” Hazzikostas will be joined on stage by community manager Josh “Lore” Allen to provide commentary on the Live Raid. In addition, we’ll have Method members Rogerbrown, Sco, and Justwait, and Midwinter members Slootbag, Dpsonroids, and Pravity leading their teams directly from the stage.

You just don’t want to miss this. Simple as that!

World of Warcraft News

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  • Connected Realms Update

    As previously announced, we’ve been working toward connecting realms to increase the number of players on low-population realms, and since then have completed several connections. As a part of our ongoing communication, we wanted to provide you with an update that contains a list of completed realm connections, currently planned connections, and any additional future plans in one convenient location.

Arboreal Maledictions

Our amazing analysts at the Adoulin Examiner are back with their third enchanting exposition!

In our last issue, the dynamic duo sought to question a quirky man dressed in black...but their valiant efforts ended in vain.

I wonder who he was, kupo...

Setting that aside, in this astounding article Fam and Owl attend to the magnificent mysteries of the Ulbukan continent.

To think! A genteel girl gallivanting through the wilds! Her family must be furious, kupo!

But this time, they took with them a young woman affiliated with the Order of Weatherspoon, which asserts authority equal to the omnipotent Order of Adoulin.

Why? Well, with exceptional exorcists like...what's his name...that's right, Vortimere! Vortimere commands the highest heights of respect.

You know, for many moons, men have told tales of the "curse of the forest"...could it be related to the exorcists, kupo?

Read the revealing report on their adventures with a freshly-minted exorcist and find out!

World of Warcraft News

World of Warcraft News Feed

  • Connected Realms Update

    As previously announced, we’ve been working toward connecting realms to increase the number of players on low-population realms, and since then have completed several connections. As a part of our ongoing communication, we wanted to provide you with an update that contains a list of completed realm connections, currently planned connections, and any additional future plans in one convenient location.

  • Major Payne’s Pet Menagerie: Unspeakable Horror!

    Beware! Unspeakable horrors befall the heedless who choose to venture into Hillsbrad Foothills!