Tuesday Morning Post: Remains of the BlizzCon edition
So BlizzCon 2009 is behind us by over a week now, but don't think its presence isn't still felt. This past week alone we had tons of wrap-up analysis and a few freshly transcribed interviews. We've dug a few new nuggets of news and impressions out our coverage too. Here's something for you: The new Battle.net will allow in game cross faction communication. We also discussed the BlizzCon team's first impressions of the new races. And don't forget our footage of the ultimate raidkiller: Hogger.
Of course, in all this BlizzCon and Cataclysm tizzy, don't think we've forgotten about Patch 3.2.2 either. We got some pretty juicy news about that as well. Luckily, you'll have plenty of time to read up on it, since we got a pretty huge chunk of maintenance this morning. Let's take a look at some of the biggest stories from the past 7 days:
Hot News and Features
We got a chance to talk with two of the biggest Authors of WoW fiction, Christie Golden and Richard Knaak. In addition, We also talked with the folks behind the WoW mangas.
See what happens when The Guild's Michele Boyd and Jeff Lewis take on the Worgen Starting Zone.
Introducing Grunty the Murloc in his video debut!
The Cataclysm is coming. Check out some places we think you should visit before Deathwing blows them up.
Check out what was up for grabs at this years BlizzCon Store.
We talked with Ed Fries, create of FigurePrints, at BlizzCon. We also got a chance to talk with Vasco, manufacturers of the Blizzard Authenticator.
BlizzCon's quest has become an annual tradition. Here's what happened for this year's quest.
We've updated our BlizzCon costume gallery with more shots for your approval.
Class News and Guides
Tauren Paladins will be called "Sunwalkers." Will we see other new "class names" for the new class and race combos?
Encrypted Text takes a look at Patch 3.2.2 and BlizzCon news for Rogues.
Shifting Perspectives discusses leveling a Druid from 31-40 and leveling on PvP servers.
Rossi looks at Cataclysm for Warriors.
Spiritual Guidance is also (see a pattern here?) looking into the future for Priests.
Arcane Brilliance continues to break down Cataclysm for Mages.
Lichborne looks at Death Knights in Cataclysm.
Items, Dungeons, Professions, PvP, and more
Check out Onyxia's Patch 3.2.2 achievements. And yes, there are many Whelps.
Patch 3.2.2 will bring formerly class specific buffs into play as Inscription scrolls and Leatherworking drums.
WoW Rookie discusses trading goods.
The Art of War(Craft) takes a look at PvP in Cataclysm.
Insider Traders is also looking ahead to Professions in Cataclysm.
It looks like we may be getting more new pets in the upcoming patch, including a Pandaren Monk.
Sorry guys. Heirlooms will not extend to level 85.
Odds and Ends
It looks like Anaheim may be getting into the BlizzCon spirit itself: McCormick and Shmick Restaurant had a special BlizzCon themed menu.
The Laguna Art Museum's VIP dinner held some unexpected surprises for Lore Nerds.
We went hands on with lots of hardware at BlizzCon 2009, including the new Creative Headsets and Razer's Naga Mouse.
So why are Worgen Druids? Lesley Smith explores some theories.
If you've been lusting for certain music from the game, why not grab it from the MPQs?
