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news8 days ago•13 min saved

World of Warcraft Faces Corrupted Blood 2.0 Outbreak, Spreading Nasty Goo Across Moon Guard

A glitch in the Brackenhide Hollow dungeon allowed the Withering Contagion debuff to spread across the Moon Guard US server, unleashing a chaotic Corrupted Blood 2.0 outbreak that saw infected players releasing slime and some taking severe damage before Blizzard patched the bug on July 3; the incident echoed the infamous 2005 Corrupted Blood event and highlighted ongoing concerns about contagion mechanics in WoW.

via Kotaku|

#brackenhide-hollow #corrupted-blood #moon-guard

games13 days ago•13 min saved

Blizzard Finally Fixes WoW's Autoloot Hassle With Account-Wide Setting

Blizzard will fix World of Warcraft's long-standing autoloot annoyance by making autoloot account-wide in the Curse of Ula'tek patch, which also adds the Coiled Isle zone, a new eight-boss raid, world bosses, delves, a dungeon season, and assorted UI improvements.

via Kotaku|

#autoloot #blizzard #curse-of-ulatek

games14 days ago•17 min saved

WoW Classic+ Rumor Sparks Talk of a Nostalgia-Driven Reimagining

A Kotaku piece reports rumors that Blizzard is developing a new World of Warcraft Classic project nicknamed Classic+, a revamped vanilla experience with new zones, quests, and gameplay tweaks aimed at recapturing the original game’s slower pace and sense of discovery. While evidence cited includes private-server takedowns, datamining of “Project Camelot,” a 2025 yearbook tease, and Classic streamers visiting Blizzard, there’s no official confirmation yet. If real, Classic+ would focus on nostalgia-forward changes rather than a retail-style overhaul, with BlizzCon 2026 anticipated to potentially reveal more.

via Kotaku|

#blizzard #blizzcon #classic

business29 days ago•4 min saved

Blizzard Sues Private WoW Server Over Large-Scale IP Infringement

Blizzard filed a copyright lawsuit against the private World of Warcraft server Project Ascension, alleging large-scale, ongoing infringement that distributed millions of pirated copies of Blizzard's game software, causing irreparable harm and lost revenue, and raising concerns about 'bulletproof' Russian servers tied to Aeza Group sanctioned for cybercrime.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#blizzard #business #copyright-infringement

video-games1 month ago•5 min saved

Blizzard Expands Legal Battle Against Private WoW Server Project Ascension

Blizzard Entertainment filed a California lawsuit against the developers of Project Ascension, accusing copyright infringement and DMCA violations for operating a private World of Warcraft server, distributing pirated Blizzard software, and monetizing via Donation Points. The company says Ascension uses sanctioned Russian hosts and aims to profit from Blizzard’s IP without permission, and it seeks to uncover additional participants while noting the broader crackdown that has shuttered other private servers like Turtle WoW.

via Aftermath|

#blizzard-entertainment #copyright #donation-points

gaming1 month ago•30 min saved

WoW May 22 Hotfixes Sweep Across Classes, PvP and Raids

Blizzard released a broad May 22, 2026 hotfix round for World of Warcraft and related modes, delivering extensive class balance tweaks, PvP adjustments, raid/dungeon tuning, and various item/quest fixes. The notes cover multiple classes (e.g., Death Knight, Druid, Paladin, Hunter, Mage, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, Warrior), PvP rating changes, and progression systems (Conquest, upgrade crests, Bloody Tokens, Season 1 Prey), with some fixes requiring realm restarts or client patches. The patching scheme spans May 1–22, continuing through late May with ongoing balance and QoL refinements.

via Blizzard News|

#gaming #hotfixes #patch-12-0-5

games2 months ago•14 min saved

WoW's New Treehouse Exterior Costs $40, Sparking MTX Debate

Blizzard reveals a new housing exterior for World of Warcraft as part of the Midnight update—a magical treehouse available in spring green or cherry blossom pink—that costs 4000 Hearthsteel, roughly $40 in real money (effectively $50 in bundles), making it the most expensive housing exterior yet and prompting feedback that the option is a real‑money exclusive with limited Horde options and concerns about MTX in WoW housing.

via Kotaku|

#cosmetics #games #housing-exterior

gaming2 months ago•81 min saved

WoW’s Tank Gap: Buff the Rest, Not the Brewmaster

World of Warcraft is facing a tank shortage, with Brewmaster Monks currently leading high-end Mythic+ due to their lower group stress. Blizzard hints at nerfs to Brewmaster, but the author argues that would worsen the problem. The piece calls for buffing other tank specs (e.g., Blood DK, Protection Paladin, Shamans, Druids) and expanding tank options—potentially even new classes—to make tanking more appealing and reduce queue times, rather than nerfing Brewmaster.

via Windows Central|

#brewmaster-monk #gaming #mythic-plus

gaming2 months ago•71 min saved

WoW Patch Drama: Blizzard Vows Fixes and Clearer Updates

World of Warcraft’s Patch 12.0.5 rollout sparked widespread frustration over bugs and balance issues; Blizzard apologized, said the team has been working around the clock to stabilize the game with hotfixes, and committed to better, earlier communication about known issues and fixes going forward.

via Windows Central|

#blizzard-entertainment #gaming #hotfixes

gaming2 months ago•6 min saved

WoW Patch 12.0.5: A Bug-Riddled Debacle Sparks Player Backlash

World of Warcraft's 12.0.5 patch for the Midnight expansion launched amid a string of issues: lag and server disconnects, housing disabled due to a critical bug, a flawed Decor Duels mode, and a Voidforge system that duplicated items. Several class-spec bugs (Holy Paladin, Unholy Death Knight, Demonology Warlock) and a bugged final boss L'ura added to the frustration, along with a temporarily disabled Mythic+ achievement and awkward Void Ritual text. Some fixes rolled out within 48 hours, but players criticized QA and even noted regional subscription price hikes as part of the patch's fallout.

via GameSpot|

#blizzard #bugs #gaming

gaming2 months ago•61 min saved

WoW players urge Blizzard to slow patches for polish, not more content

World of Warcraft’s 12.0.5 Midnight patch arrives with new content but also a fresh wave of bugs and polish problems, prompting players to call on Blizzard to slow the eight‑week patch cadence in favor of a longer 10–12 week cycle that allows for more thorough testing and better storytelling. Critics say beta feedback has been ignored, communication has fallen short, and the rapid cadence is hurting quality, even as the expansion adds activities like fishing and PvP/PvE content. The piece situates the debate in the context of the game’s acquisition by Microsoft and rising subscription prices, and notes ongoing calls for more transparency and improved polish rather than just more drops.”,

via Windows Central|

#blizzard #bugs #gaming

gaming2 months ago•97 min saved

Turtle WoW Shutdown Highlights Lessons for World of Warcraft’s Next Era

Blizzard has shut down the private World of Warcraft server Turtle WoW after eight years, following copyright pressure as the project grew publicized and monetized through donations; Turtle WoW offered a heavily updated Classic+-style experience with rebuilt balance, new content, and a more grounded levelling arc that attracted many players seeking the old-school feel. The piece argues there are clear lessons for Blizzard about how players respond to Classic+ tinkering and pacing, suggesting official WoW could benefit from evolving leveling, content design, and playable options that capture Turtle WoW’s appeal while protecting IP.

via Windows Central|

#blizzard-entertainment #classic-plus #gaming

world-of-warcraft2 months ago•11 min saved

Stormforge shuts down WoW private servers as Blizzard ramps up crackdown

Stormforge, a private World of Warcraft server project, will cease all operations by May 14, 2026 after a cease-and-desist from Blizzard; realms remain online until closure but no new accounts can be created. With Blizzard winning a court case against Turtle WoW, the crackdown on fan-run servers appears to continue, pushing players toward official WoW Classic options. Stormforge says it will pivot to its own non-Blizzard projects in the future.

via PCGamesN|

#blizzard-entertainment #cease-and-desist #private-servers

technology2 months ago•13 min saved

The Division Almost Started as a World of Warcraft-Style MMO

Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment revealed in a Devs Playing video that The Division was originally planned as a World of Warcraft–style MMO with hotbars and a dog companion, before evolving into the current cover-based looter shooter for its 10th anniversary.

via Kotaku|

#mmorgp #prototype #technology

world-of-warcraft3 months ago•12 min saved

Blizzard wins court ruling, Turtle WoW private servers ordered offline

Activision Blizzard won its copyright case against Turtle WoW in California federal court, securing an immediate cease-and-desist and a permanent injunction to halt development, distribution, and promotion of Turtle WoW and related private servers. Blizzard and Turtle WoW’s owners reached a settlement, with terms confidential and a dismissal expected within 60 days, signaling a likely end to the Turtle WoW network (donations disabled on the site, ongoing discussions unlikely to yield a fan-licensing path).

via PCGamesN|