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Blizzard's April fools introduce you to Crabby the dungeon helper and more

Mathew McCurley
Updated ·3 min read

In traditional fashion, Blizzard has delivered up some pretty funny April Fools' Day gags for fans today, including personal favorite Crabby the Dungeon Helper. This year's jokes are great, and Blizzard always knows how to spend the day poking at fans and having a good time.

Check out all the info on the new Tomb of Immortal Darkness, StarCraft Motion Experience, Crabby the Dungeon Helper, and the new Horadric Cube smartphone app.

More after the break.



Introducing Crabby: The Dungeon Helper
The next content update for World of Warcraft introduces a brand-new feature designed to make your experience in Azeroth a whole lot user-friendlier. Meet Crabby: The Dungeon Helper! This adorable and knowledgeable crustacean companion will guide you through the game with useful hints, tips, and tricks for every situation. Read more about this upcoming feature on our new Crabby information page.


Dungeon Preview: Tomb of Immortal Darkness
Deep below the damp graveyards of Duskwood, an ancient evil stirs in the darkness....

Featuring new gameplay mechanics, revolutionary Deep Dark® technology, three challenging bosses, and a host of incredible rewards, the Tomb of Immortal Darkness will be the third dungeon to see the light – well, maybe just a dim spark in an ocean of utter blackness – in the next World of Warcraft content update. Click here for a preview of the epic adventures that await!


Hold the Power of the Horadrim in Your Hands
After years of fevered development and tireless research into the mysteries of the Horadrim, we've finally succeeded in capturing the power of one of Sanctuary's most enigmatic artifacts in a portable, downloadable form.... Behold, the Horadric Cube app for your smartphone or supported mobile device! But beware: great power often comes at a terrible price. Visit our Diablo III Horadric Cube app page to learn more, if you dare.


Experience StarCraft Like Never Before
We're proud to present the next step in the evolution of the StarCraft series... and Blizzard Entertainment's long-awaited return to the console scene. Check out our new game information page for all the details, and get ready to fight for control of the Koprulu Sector like never before!


Blizzard's past April Fools' Day gags have included announcing two-headed ogres as a playable race in WoW, a Deckard Cain GPS voice for your car, a dance battle system, and the Pandaren Express, a food delivery service built in to World of Warcraft.

Crabby the Dungeon Helper is all over the WoW community site today, and if you follow his links until he tells you about a song he has stuck in his head ... well ... Let's just say you won't be surprised what Crabby has been singing.

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm has destroyed Azeroth as we know it; nothing is the same! In WoW Insider's Guide to Cataclysm, you can find out everything you need to know about WoW's third expansion, from leveling up a new goblin or worgen to breaking news and strategies on endgame play.