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Jul 21, 2008

The dating game

PC Feature | World of Warcraft

Find cow? Fund cave? Food core? We all sat round trying to work out what was written next to my name on the office whiteboard, my task for the week. Wait, I remember: ‘Find love’. That’s it. I have to find love in a videogame. This actually makes sense. ... » Read More

Jul 11, 2008

Gaming's most repellent anti-babes

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After a week of eye-popping sexy lady types, we thought it was only fair that we should give some exposure to a few of God's burnt cookies. ... » Read More

May 19, 2008

TalkRadar HQ

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Every week TalkRadar brings you unbiased, unfiltered news on every topic that means a damn to gamers. It's loud, rude and occasionally inappropriate, but it is never boring. That's why it's one of the fastest-growing videogame 'casts out there. Hit us in the forums or on iTunes, we want to make TalkRadar as entertaining and interactive as possible. It also ain't for the young'uns, so the under-18 crowd should take a hike - unless your parents are super-cool gamer types who know you'll hear the word "shit" on other podcasts, YouTube, HBO and South Park. ... » Read More

Apr 15, 2008

50 Reasons you're a crappy customer

PC Feature | World of Warcraft

Not too long ago GR threw a big ol' pillow fight we called The Week of Hate. We got a lot of crap off our chest, and the internet rejoiced in the only way it knows how: with an amusingly disproportionate amount of resentment. And that’s beautiful! We’re all about venting here. It’s extremely therapeutic. So, when the employees of an actual Minnesota game store sent us a list of the 50 things they hate about their customers, we couldn’t help but chuckle in agreement. Our office contains more than a few veterans of retail, and we can confirm that many of you stroll into your local GameStop completely unaware of how much of an ass you are. Consumers: The time has come to educate yourself! Because for most of you, it’s not a question of which number below represents you - it’s how many. ... » Read More

Feb 29, 2008

Down with the goblins - Or how to make MMOs fun...

PC Feature | World of Warcraft

Theoretically, the MMO should be the epitome of this immersive, connective, community gaming revolution we keep hearing about. In practice though, it's often impenetrable, exclusory, or just plain dull. We cut out the crap and present our vision of a brave new online world. ... » Read More

Dec 5, 2007

Videogame crime report, 2007

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5th Dec, 2007 You might have read last weeks story on how Texan police have used the promise of free Xbox 360s to lure fugitive crimials out of hiding. While its a downright hilarious example to round off the year with, 2007 has been crammed like an over-crowded prison with tales of videogame-related crime. Of course, were not talking about games themselves inciting violent outbursts in those who play them (Calm down Jack!). No, rather this year has seen a staggering amount of crime stories ... » Read More

Dec 3, 2007

Will the Activision/Vivendi merger ruin my games?

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3rd Dec, 2007 The industry is still shaking from the earthquake announcement of Vivendi and Activision's merger today, but gamers themselves are going to have a lot of questions too. Both companies hold their fair share of much-loved franchises, several of which have extremely radid fanbases, so worry is going to be high as to what the deal is really going to mean. It seems accepted human 'wisdom' that any change is a change for the worse, and in gaming any alteration in the corporate status ... » Read More

Sep 10, 2007

I have a penis too

PC Feature | World of Warcraft

You'd think that the whole guys playing as girls phenomenon that leads to flirting confusion wouldn't be an issue anymore. After all, stories of shame are posted all over the internet. But we still find ourselves getting groped on a regular basis. And yes, we still find it hilarious. We've collected our favorite encounters with sexually frustrated gamers barking up the wrong tree. The stories are real, but all names are made up to protect those involved from dying from plus 10 piercing damage ... » Read More

Aug 9, 2007

Guild housing in WoW?

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We got a chance to sit down with J. Allen Brack, the lead producer for World of Warcraft, during BlizzCon - the two-day all-Blizzard-all-the-time fest. Brack talked about the upcoming patch and the recently announced second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. “Northrend has been part of WoWs development for some time, it has a long history in Warcraft 3,” said Brack. “Back in the early days we actually talked about adding it with original continents, but that obviously didnt ... » Read More

Jun 22, 2007

The Professionals - Enchantments

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Whether or not you believe in the healing power of crystals, games are riddled with the things. Sometimes they talk to you and tell you what buttons to press to make your character jump or eat an entire string of sausages, and sometimes they teleport you, or save your game. The mystery of enchantments shrouds almost every fantasy game, and we reckon its time to debunk this particular aspect of the paranormal with the help of Dan Kahn, a practitioner of the healing ... » Read More

Jun 20, 2007

Wanted: Glutton for punishment

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Main Entry: guild Function: noun 1: a group of people with shared interests and common goals; especially: an association of needy MMO players - who require constant attention, never read forums, can't tell time, and constantly argue - that was created for the purpose of defeating the game's most difficult bosses for virtual items. Part manager, part parent, and part coach, the guild leader enjoys the unenviable task of managing and directing a mass of MMO players with conflicting needs and ... » Read More

Jun 20, 2007

Window to WoW Archives

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If all you crave are soulless stat-centric databases, detailing coordinates and drop percentages for every monster and item in the game, look elsewhere friend. We're bringing you first-hand news, tips, and impressions straight from Azeroth's frontlines in our weekly Window to WoW. Be sure to check this archive on a regular basis to stay in touch with our seasoned correspondents as they bring you the latest from the other side of the Dark Portal. Week one: We boil our experience with the ... » Read More

Jun 13, 2007

Window to WoW, week fifteen

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Wading through the available World of Warcraft mods, which change the way the game functions in big or little ways, can be a little overwhelming. There seems to be a mod for everything - from how to see our chat, to how we open our mail. Since mods can slow down the game and clog up the screen, many people throw their hands up in frustration and miss out on some of the niftiest tools out there. As we're mad mod freaks, we decided to run through some of our favorites - and why we like them so ... » Read More

Jun 6, 2007

Let the raids begin

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For many, summer is a time for short and sweet romances, basking in the warm rays of the sun, an adventure to a new country, and most importantly, a break from the grind of the daily school daze. But for those of us who have our priorities straight, summer means three months of non-stop raiding in the pursuit of purple epic gear and carpal tunnel syndrome. But if you think raiding WoW's end-game is a laid back affair, you're probably wondering why you never get invited to tag along on runs ... » Read More

Jun 1, 2007

Trendsetters week 7: MMORPG

PC Feature | World of Warcraft

The pioneer - Everquest | 1999 | PC The major drawback of RPGs is that in a world populated by millions, you are the only real person. Sure you can "talk" to NPCs, but there was no real interaction in the one genre that would benefit from it most. So the advent of MMORPGs was the natural step to bring gamers together, While some fondly remember Ultima Online, Everquest was the breakthrough that managed to unite gamers in droves and usher the modern MMORPG into the mainstream. By including ... » Read More

May 30, 2007

The price of power

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We were farming for rep the other day when a conversation in guild chat caught our eye. "What's up?" said a newly logged on pally. "Farming. Gotta get 4000 rep before the weekend." said another pally. "Yeah, same. Need some money to afford pots for Kara on Friday." said a third pally. Yes, we know, our guild has an abundance of pallies. But since when did WoW become so much like life in that we actually have to separate our work time from our play time? Intrigued, we asked around and ... » Read More

May 23, 2007

WoW fashion guide

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Part of the reward of leveling in World of Warcraft is the equipment upgrades we get as we go. But sometimes it's fun to take a break from the gear grind and wear something completely silly. If you browse the auction house and loot databases like www.allakhazam.com or www.thottbot.com, you can find some great outfits. So take off your tier 5 gear and put on a farmers outfit or dress up like a Sith Jedi. These items are great conversation pieces when hanging out in town or waiting for a raid to ... » Read More

May 16, 2007

All's fair in Love and Warcraft

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A few weeks ago, an as-yet-unnamed Night Elf Druid from the Laughing Skull server posted an ad on Craigslist prostituting herself for an epic flying mount. It was suggested that in exchange for the 5000 gold needed for her epic flying mount, the donor could mount her. "Make sure to send a picture of yourself and a screenshot of the 5000 gold!" she writes. "I play a 70 night elf druid and would prefer someone who was into roleplaying (I have a costume!) but honestly anyone will do as long as ... » Read More

May 9, 2007

Problems in patch land

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"Why," a warrior friend asked us last week, "does Blizz hate warriors?" "Huh?" we replied. "They're NERFING us again!" he exploded. Ah, so it was the new 2.1.0 patch that was getting his goat. The official notes released about a month ago, but since the first hints of what's to come hit the community, the rumor mill has been grinding so hard we're surprised our computer isn't smoking. Whenever a new update rolls out, it seems like every player cries "foul" and feels that they've got the short ... » Read More

May 2, 2007

Boobs don't make us n00bs

PC Feature | World of Warcraft

They are out there, breaking through the preconceived notion of a gamer. No longer is the male, pale-faced and continuously-squint-eyed-from-the-glare-of-the-monitor stereotype sufficient as a demographic. Chicks are in your WoW, stealing your loots. There is a story told by professors in sociology classes designed to show the underlying gender bias in our society: A father is driving with his son when he gets in a car accident. They are rushed to the emergency room and the son is taken to ... » Read More

The Knowledge

World of Warcraft

Genre: Role Playing
Release date: Nov 2, 2004
Published by: Blizzard
Developed by: Blizzard

Min system requirements: P4 800 MHz, 512MB RAM, 4GB HD space, 32MB DirectX 9.0c video card
Recommended system: P4 2 GHz, 1.5GB RAM, 4GB HD space, 128MB DirectX 9.0c video card
Multiplayer Modes:

Online

? player MMO

9 AWESOME
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