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The best of WoW Insider: August 19-26, 2008
It's "The King and I" in the World of Warcraft lately -- the Lich King is everywhere, and this past week we moved even closer to the release of the most popular online game in the world's second expansion. Joystiq's sister site WoW Insider, as usual, has all the angles covered -- if you want the hottest new spoilers, a more casual look at why the expansion is so important, or just to keep up to date on what's in the old game (wait, there's an old game?), we've got you covered. News Wrath sound files point to World EventHeavy spoilers here: before we step into the new expansion, our old world is going to change a bit. Wrath cinematic trailer unveiledBlizzard showed the cinematic for the first time at Leipzig. Arthas has left his throne and now he's summoning dragons. Sylvanas finally gets her makeoverThe most famous (former) High Elf in the game now looks the part. Engineering fun builds up in BetaSome excellent Engineering crafted items make their debut. Blizzard announces pre-Wrath content patchWe're going to get a look at Wrath on the live realms even before the game comes out. Features Ten things I hate about the Wrath betaNot in the beta? Here's a few reasons why you might want to wait for the live realms anyway. WoW Insider and WoW TCG Loot give away a Tabard of FlameAll this week is your chance to win a hot (pun intended) in-game tabard. Ask a Beta Tester: Don't want to look like a clown editionAABT is our one-stop shop for all your beta testing questions. Hybrid Theory: Yet another Spell Power discussionSpell Power is one of the biggest changes coming -- find out exactly what it means to hybrids. The Care and Feeding of Warriors: When words are insufficientOur Warrior writer is speechless with joy over what's happening to his class in the expansion.
The best of WoW Insider: August 12-19, 2008
This gigantic, bladed, slashing monstrosity is one of the most coveted weapons in all of the World of Warcraft, spoken of in whispers by some of the most epic characters in the game: the Ashbringer. And it's set to feature pretty prominently in Wrath of the Lich King, the second expansion coming to the biggest game in the world later this year. Joystiq's site covering all things Azeroth, WoW Insider, has the story on this sword and much, much more. Here's our biggest posts from the past week in Warcraft. News Latest Beta build kills spell downrankingNo more downranking spells to save mana in-game, says Blizzard. How Blizzard mishandled the BlizzCon ticket situationOur long look at what exactly happened last week with the BlizzCon tickets. This is a very fast rugMore cool mounts and items coming out of the Wrath of the Lich King beta. First look at tailoring in WrathWhat cloth wranglers will be able to make in the next expansion. Looking for ladies in OutlandHave you ever noticed that there don't seem to be that many females among NPCs in Outland? Why is that? Features Ask a Beta Tester: Dalaran and UI updatesOur Ask a Beta Tester column covers everything you've ever wanted to know about what's happening in the beta, and then some. Know Your Lore: The AshbringerEveryone's all giddy about Frostmane finding its way into player hands, but Know Your Lore takes a long look at the other side of the "Awesome Two-Hand Sword" spectrum. Scattered Shots: Pet talent trees in the Wrath betaOur starting Hunter column checks out how pets might spec when Wrath comes to town. The Colosseum: Stormie of Shadow CouncilWe interview one of the best Arena players around. Ask a Lore Nerd: Skeletons, slavery and shadowsExperts talk about what they know. And the Lore Nerd talks about lore.
