Expanding the StarCraft universe
BlizzPlanet keeps racking up interviews with Blizzard authors. This time, they’ve got Simon Furman, writer of issue #1 of the new “StarCraft” comic series. BlizzPlanet Good news for “World of...
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WoW art exhibit at Laguna museum includes goodies (w00t!)
Register reporter Chris Caesar got a sneak peak at a new World of Warcraft exhibit set to open Sunday at the Laguna Art Museum in Laguna Beach. The exhibit, dubbed “WoW: An Emerging Media Phenomenon,”...
View ArticleTaste of things to come
Patch 3.2 is stacking up to be an interesting addition all around for “World of Warcraft.” Several of the largest changes are addressed in an internal Q+A with WoW’s lead designer, Cory Stockton. The...
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Hands-on with “StarCraft II” multiplayer
StarCraft II sneaks After a live demonstration of the current “StarCraft II” build, we got some hands-on time with the game and its project manager, Chris Sigaty, sat down with us for a quick chat....
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Interviews with StarCraft II lead developer, producer
Ya, ya, we all know StarCraft II is coming out this year, or is expected to unless Blizzard feels the need to delay it. But for the Register’s mainstream readers, we offer an update on Blizzard, the...
View ArticleBlizzard VIP package opt-in at Laguna Art Museum is up
In order to enter the raffle for a chance to purchase a ticket (or two!) for the $500 benefit dinner (that comes with a BlizzCon ticket and a signed Blizzard art print), head over to Battle.net and log...
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Spider-Man’s Raimi to direct Warcraft movie
After keeping quiet for what seems like eons, Blizzard Entertainment has an update on the movie based on its super-popular game series, Warcraft. The Irvine company announced late Tuesday that Sam...
View ArticleSam Raimi to direct “WoW” movie
Plans for the “World of Warcraft” movie are really moving forward — Sam Raimi, director of the “Spider Man” movies and “The Evil Dead” trilogy, has been tapped to direct it. Blizzard Luminaries of a...
View ArticleBoth factions getting a WoW comic
The horde’s getting its own comic title! After a few years of Varian Wrynn and Garona, it looks like Blizzard and WildStorm have decided that it’d be best to give the cows and greenskins some panel...
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Blizzard MMOG revenues flat, delays StarCraft II game
Blizzardvision (that’s Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment’s parent company, Activision Blizzard Inc.) said today that it did better than it thought it would during its latest quarter. The company...
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What can we expect at BlizzCon?
BlizzCon is certainly shaping up to be the best gaming convention in Southern California of the year. Sure, E3 had Project Natal and almost a half-dozen new Mario games, but this year’s BlizzCon looks...
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Keynote: New “Diablo III” class unveiled
The fourth “Diablo III” class? The monk. Vice president of creative development Chris Metzen — perhaps better known for his “WarCraft” artwork — announced the addition during the keynote speech. It’s...
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Keynote: Azeroth to be reformed
UPDATED, 1:41 p.m.: Images from the keynote with revealing details of the new WoW expansion: Earth-shattering? Try Azeroth-shattering. “World of Warcraft” heads to the maelstrom in the next expansion...
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Details on WoW expansion: Cataclysm
“Cataclysm” looks like it’s going to be a total reset for “World of Warcraft.” Like “The Burning Crusade” or “Wrath of the Lich King,” the new expansion will add new dungeons, zones and raids; it will...
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It ain’t a fan convention unless someone dresses up
Yes, a lot of people dressed up for BlizzCon this year. But did you actually make it to the costume constest? Register photographer Rose Palmisano did. The “Mistress of Pain,” pictured on right, won...
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What Blizzard gets out of BlizzCon
BlizzCon may be a great thing for Blizzard’s fans — they get to ask designers questions, they get to hear breaking news and they get hands-on time with upcoming games. However, it’s not just the...
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Want a chance at a BlizzCon goody bag? Post soon, time’s running out
We haven’t closed entries to try out for goody bags yet, but we’re getting close — in fact, we’re closing the contest tonight, Wednesday, at midnight PST. If you want a BlizzCon goody bag, make sure to...
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"Diablo III" game director talks customization
“Diablo III” is shaping up to be a fine addition to the series. The demo Blizzard offered at BlizzCon was smooth, looked wonderful and — most importantly — built on the point-and-click Diablo...
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Will next great Blizzard developers, creators come from Irvine?
It’s about time UC Irvine offered gaming as a major to incoming freshman. The university has long offered a game-friendly course for graduate students and supported several undergraduate programs, like...
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‘World of Warcraft’ artists forum at UC Irvine
“Gryphn Rider,” a 2004 print by Bill Petras. On view at Laguna Art Museum through Oct. 4. © Blizzard Entertainment. Attention gamers and art fans: The Laguna Art Museum is hosting an artists’ forum at...
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