World of Warcraft (PC)
Create a custom character from one of the many classes and races in the Warcraft universe such as Humans, Night Elves, Orcs, Tauren, and Dwarves. Online multiplayer capabilities allow for thousands of players to quest together. Ever changing gameplay varies from month to month as new missions and items are constantly updated, adding to the countless hours of adventuring.
Game Info
| Developer | Blizzard |
| Publisher | Vivendi Universal Games |
| Genre | RPG |
| Release Date | November 22, 2004 |
| ESRB | Teen |
| GameSpy Score |
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| Multiplayer |
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- Sony Online Entertainment Looks Towards the Future (02/11/05) - The president of Sony Online Entertainment talks about the future of the MMO genre.
- A World of Warcraft Christmas Carol (12/23/04) - We've got an Azerothian twist on a beloved Holiday classic.
- WoW-A-Minute: The World of Warcraft Blog (12/20/04) - Can these three guys share a game server without driving each other crazy?
- EverQuest II vs. World of Warcraft (12/10/04) - It's a steel cage death match with two of the biggest MMOs in human history!
- WoW-A-Minute: The World of Warcraft Blog (12/02/04) - Can these three guys share a game server without driving each other crazy?
- Top 15 Things Every World of Warcraft Player Should Know (11/30/04) - Keep this checklist handy - it could save your life (or at least have you doing less frequent corpse runs).
- How Blizzard Plays - The Undead Mage (11/25/04) - Some advice from Blizzard's community team on getting started in the World of Warcraft
- World of Warcraft Behind the Scenes DVD (11/24/04) - We take a close look at the bonus DVD included in the WoW Collector's Edition.
- How Blizzard Plays - The Tauren Shaman (11/24/04) - Some advice from Blizzard's community team on getting started in the World of Warcraft.
- World of Warcraft - Pile-On! (11/24/04) - PlasticBanana puts in their two cents regarding the release of World of Warcraft.
- World of Warcraft: The Collector's Edition (11/24/04) - We take a look inside this handsome package.
- The Artistry of World of Warcraft: Stranglethorn Vale (11/24/04) - A savage jungle rages against ruins and sparse settlements in this dense wilderness
- The Artistry of World of Warcraft: The Scarlet Monastery (11/24/04) - This home to the fanatical Scarlet Crusade reflects both their noble origins and their present zealotry
- How Blizzard Plays - The Night Elf Rogue (11/23/04) - Some advice from Blizzard's community team on getting started in the World of Warcraft
- WoW-A-Minute: The World of Warcraft Blog (11/23/04) - Can these three guys share a game server without driving each other crazy?
- The Artistry of World of Warcraft: Razorfen Downs (11/23/04) - A grisly catacomb of thorns awaits players
- World of Warcraft - The Launch (11/23/04) - A Fountain Valley Fry's becomes an Azeroth outpost as fans line up to purchase a copy of World of Warcraft.
- The Artistry of World of Warcraft: Orgrimmar (11/23/04) - This sprawling orc fortress city sets the tone for the whole race
- The Artistry of World of Warcraft: Blackrock Spire (11/22/04) - A fiery inferno offers plenty of challenge and a few surprises to high level players.
- The Artistry of World of Warcraft (11/22/04) - Bringing the world of Azeroth to life in Blizzard's highly anticipated new MMO.
- World of Warcraft Race Profiles (11/19/04) - If you're gonna play with the big boys in Azeroth, you'd better know the teams.
- World of Warcraft -- Codex Azeroth (11/19/04) - The full and complete history of the Warcraft universe!
- World of Warcraft - Beta Do's and Don'ts (11/01/04) - OK - if all you kids are coming into our playground, you'd better learn the house rules.
- GameSpy Editorial Exclusives (09/28/04) - We work hard to bring you the best video game information first. Check out the extra game coverage we have had.
- World of Warcraft - Trade Skills & Professions (09/24/04) - Blizzard updates the World of Warcraft beta and everybody has to go to work.
- World of Warcraft - The Hunter Class (08/24/04) - Blizzard updates the World of Warcraft beta and everybody starts wearing leather.
- World of Warcraft (06/18/04) - Delsyn talks about why he enjoys World of Warcraft - and it's not why you might think
- World of Warcraft (06/15/04) - Blizzard releases a new patch for the beta and begins testing new World of Warcraft features
- World of Warcraft (06/10/04) - Five-and-a-half minutes of luscious high level gameplay!
- World of Warcraft Extravaganza (04/20/04) - In case you've missed our ongoing coverage, here's a look at all the new media and commentary we've posted in the past week.
- Three Things I Learned from the Horde Push (04/20/04) - Opening up the World of Warcraft beta by adding the Horde adds plenty of new fun ... and a few questions.
- World of Warcraft - The Trolls (04/19/04) - Check out the desert lands of the Trolls in World of Warcraft
- World of Warcraft - The Tauren (04/18/04) - Check out the pristine lands of the Tauren in World of Warcraft
- World of Warcraft - The Undead (04/17/04) - Check out the terrifying world of the Undead in World of Warcraft
- World of Warcraft - The Orcs (04/16/04) - Check out the homeland of the Orcs in World of Warcraft
- World of Warcraft - Beta Impressions Pile-On! (03/30/04) - A few more GameSpy staffers chime in on what's shaping up to be one of the best massively multiplayer online RPGs ever made.
- Episode 3: Leggo My Ogre (01/24/05) - Part 6
- Game of the Month - December 2004 (01/06/05) - We pay homage to the best games of the month.
- World of Warcraft - Shane Dabiri Interview (11/24/04) - Shane Dabiri, World of Warcraft's producer, fields 10 of our toughest questions on character classes, the WoW community, and creating holiday-themed events.
- World of Warcraft - Lead Designer Rob Pardo (11/23/04) - GameSpy grills WoW's lead designer with 10 questions about the process of game creation.
- World of Warcraft (11/22/04) - 10 questions for World of Warcraft's Quest Designer
- Rob Pardo LiveWire Interview (07/21/04) - World of Warcraft's Rob Pardo talks the power of MMOs, exclamation points, and PvP gameplay.
- World of Warcraft -- Direct-Feed Batch #2 (11/24/04) - Today we look at the early life of a Night Elf Durid named Noori. What does Azeroth have in store for new players?
- World of Warcraft -- Direct-Feed Clips (11/23/04) - We step out of the beta, and into Azeroth again for the first time in the retail version. A troll's life begins. Take a look.
- Behind the Scenes of World of Warcraft (11/22/04) - The trailer for the behind the scenes DVD that comes with the collector's edition of World of Warcraft
- World of Warcraft Movies (11/19/04) - All the teasers, trailers and gameplay movies for World of Warcraft!
- World of Warcraft -- Mounts Video (07/06/04) - Take a look at what high-level players will roll into town upon in this new video from Blizzard.
- World of Warcraft Shatters Records in Europe (02/15/05) - Blizzard Entertainment enjoys success overseas.
- Blizzard President Comments on WoW Issues (01/21/05) - Mike Morhaime issues a public statement regarding the server problems plauging the game.
- World Of Warcraft Still Selling Strong (01/10/05) - After a temporary freeze, the World Of Warcraft will expand again.
- World of Warcraft Is Setting Records (12/01/04) - Blizzard is trying to keep up as World of Warcraft flies off the shelves.
- Shipping Today, Nov 23 2004 (11/23/04) - Various titles shipped to stores today, something for everybody.
- World Of Warcraft Launch Date Announced (11/04/04) - Blizzard is getting ready for the WoW launch and reveals payment plans.
- WoW Coming Nov. 22? Yes? No ? Maybe So! (10/25/04) - Vivendi announces release date, while Blizzard says it's not true.
- Hurricane Ivan Interrupts MMORPGs (09/20/04) - World Of WarCraft and Star Wars Galaxies get their feet wet.
- More World of Warcraft Beta Accounts (09/13/04) - Nvidia is giving you a chance to join the World of Warcraft beta test.
- Join the World of Warcraft stress test (08/27/04) - Blizzard and FilePlanet join forces to bring subscribers a guaranteed slot in the beta stress test.
- World Of Warcraft gets hosted (08/24/04) - AT&T; and Blizzard Entertainment sign hosting agreement for World Of Warcraft.
- World of Warcraft Patch Update (07/09/04) - Talent system and auctions get added along with some graphical upgrades.
- WoW Beta Update Soon (06/29/04) - Level cap goes to fifty and a new dungeon opens soon in Blizzard's MMORPG.
- World of Warcraft Euro Beta Date (06/28/04) - Sign-ups for France, Germany and the UK dated.
- World of Warcraft Euro Beta Plans (06/18/04) - Let the addiction begin across the waters!
- World of Warcraft Auction Houses (05/20/04) - Blizzard promises in-game auction functionality across the world soon.
- Help Wanted: Blizzard (05/20/04) - Audio Programmer and Senior Network Analyst wanted.
- Blizzard Shows Off Two (05/12/04) - Company offers hands on previews of World of Warcaft and StarCraft: Ghost at E3.
- Onlife #15 (02/02/05) - This week, we talk to IGE's President, Steve Salyer.
- Onlife #14 (01/19/05) - World of Waitcraft. Get your queue on.
- Onlife #3 (08/18/04) - Our MMO editor tackles all the hard issues. If he ain't on it, it ain't news.
- World of Warcraft: Ogre Killing in 56 Simple Steps (12/17/04) - This week, Fargo and his companion Flintlocke return to World of Warcraft to administer another beating.
- PlanetFargo: The Short White Hunter (12/09/04) - This week, the gloves are off as we interview World of Warcraft's most famous slayer of furry things.
- PlanetFargo: Better Gnomes and Gardens (04/15/04) - Decorating Tips for World of Warcraft
- World of Warcraft - Out of the Box (11/24/04) - Despite some technical hiccups, Blizzard's first MMO hits the ground running.
- World of Warcraft (05/12/04) - Blizzard's Jeff Kaplan reveals what players can expect in the beta's next phase.
- World of Warcraft - Beta (03/29/04) - The beta period begins for the hottest MMO currently in development and Delsyn discovers that getting into the World of Warcraft can be hazardous to your health.
- World of Warcraft (Part II) (01/15/04) - We go hands-on with the World of Warcraft alpha and Delsyn finds out that even being dead looks like fun in the world of Azeroth.
- World of Warcraft (Part I) (01/14/04) - Our exclusive look at the World of Warcraft alpha begins with a guided tour of Azeroth's quest system and a discussion on why WoW is a theme park, not a playground.
- World of Warcraft (12/15/03) - We come back from Gen Con with brand-new hands-on impressions from Blizzard's first entry into the MMO genre.
- The Resident Cynic: Episodic Content -- The Time is Now! (01/18/05) - A bevy of e-mails concerning digital delivery flood our Cynic's inbox.
- The Resident Cynic: Broadband Delivery or Bust! (01/04/05) - Sometimes to advance technology, you have to make a stand!
- World of Warcraft (12/07/04) - Blizzard succeeds in streamlining and refining the massively multiplayer game, creating an MMO for the "rest of us" -- as well as an instant classic.
- 2004 PC Fall Preview: RPGs (09/14/04) - As our Fall Preview rolls on, we explore both new and familiar worlds with the best RPGs and MMOs of the upcoming season.
- World of Warcraft vs. EverQuest II - RESULTS! (11/29/04) - GameSpy Readers Make the Call
- World of Warcraft vs. EverQuest II - VOTE! (11/29/04) - GameSpy Readers Make the Call
- Top 15 Things Every World of Warcraft Player Should Know (11/30/04) - Keep this checklist handy - it could save your life (or at least have you doing less frequent corpse runs).
- What We're Playing: Volume 28 (02/10/05) - What's in our gaming wallets this week?
