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27th July 2010 - World of WarCraft: Cataclysm Preview from Strategy Informer

The closed beta to Blizzard’s Cataclysm expansion to World of Warcraft now struts its stuff over the Internet, enticing those lucky enough to score an invite to plunder its riches before the gates to the public screech open. It’s not some ‘free game’ you get when landing a beta to WoW that’s just fired up, oh no, because you’ll be the frontline of Blizzard brand guinea pigs. More at Strategy Informer

20th July 2010 - Get quoted in the WoW Official Magazine!

World of Warcraft Official Magazine is preparing an article about auctions in the game. How do you use the auction house? Do you consider yourself an auction house expert? What are your keys to being successful? Share your tips and you might find yourself quoted in the magazine. Visit the official forum thread.

19th July 2010 - Battle.net becoming social gaming platform "no secret" says Blizz

If you thought that Blizzard was concocting secret plans to turn Battle.net into a social platform for all their games, then you're right... and wrong. First it was never a secret and second it was a "deliberate and open design decision," as they want friends and family able to play and chat. More at Strategy Informer

9th July 2010 - Blizzard listens to users - announces cancellation of RealID-related changes to official forums

After a large amount of negative feedback from the community, as well as a negative reaction in the media, the CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment, Mike Morhaime, has posted a retraction of the previously-announced policy regarding real name being mandatory when posting in official forums.

1st July 2010 - Blizzard mindful of free-to-play MMOs

Big wigs at Blizzard HQ recognise that at some point it "may not make sense" to have subscription charges for World of Warcraft anymore. Don't believe it's just around the corner though as Blizz are "not spending a lot of time" thinking about it. MMOs go free-to-play to 'cannibalise'. More at Strategy Informer

30 June 2010 - Cataclysm closed beta has begun!

The closed beta test for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm has begun! Check your emails, but beware of scammers - if you're not sure, check your Battle.net accounts!

14 June 2010 - World of Warcraft: Cataclysm to ship with "over 3000 new quests"

Cataclysm, the third expansion to World of Warcraft, brings with it over three times the amount of new quests compared with Wrath of the Lich King. More at Strategy Informer

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The night elves, or kaldorei ("Children of the Stars" in their native tongue of Darnassian), have a long and fascinating history. Native to the western continent of Kalimdor, the night elves ended a long period of seclusion at the end of the Third War and became members of the Alliance.
A pair of night elves
The kaldorei were an ancient and reclusive race born during the waking of the world. Their ancient heritage has shaped them into a devoted warrior race, with a reverence for nature and animistic mystical forces. The kaldorei are practical but superstitious, and often a paradox. They are a people possessed with a deep spiritual passion and a desire to find solace. In the time before, the kaldorei were immortal...

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3 July 2010 – Cataclysm content cavalcade!

Busy days here on WoWWiki - now the Cataclysm beta has begun, we are filling out the wiki with masses of new content. If you wish to help out, and all help is appreciated, please see our quick guide here.

6 June 2010 – Fun with Captions!

WoWWiki and Caption Contests? Well, yes and no... yes you can make your own captions, but it's currently just for fun. No prizes, unless you count the laughter from users you know and don't know as something you would treasure!

4 June 2010 – Wikia interview with Magelo!

Wikia Gaming has interviewed Magelo about their Gear Planner: learn more about how to gear up your character on Wikia Gaming!

1 February 2010 – 80,000 articles and counting!

So, we hit 80,000 articles a few weeks ago. Go go editors, go! Thank you all for your hard work. You too can edit WoWWiki to make it the best WoW resource on the web!

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