World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King debut trailer

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2:59 PM on 08.03.2007, Dale North

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World of Warcraft

You've heard the rumors about its existence, but now we hold real proof: Here's a first look at Blizzard's latest expansion to World of Warcraft - Wrath of the Lich King. From Blizzard:

The Lich King Arthas has set in motion events that could lead to the extinction of all life on Azeroth. With the armies of the undead and the necromantic power of the plague threatening to sweep across the land, only the mightiest heroes can oppose the Lich King's will and end his reign of terror for all time.

Blizzard Entertainment's latest expansion to World of Warcraft – Wrath of the Lich King – adds a host of epic content to the existing game world. Players will achieve soaring levels of power, explore a vast new continent, and battle other high-level heroes to determine the fate of Azeroth.

WOWers, are you ready? Are you ready to check out the first of the Hero class, the Death Knight? Are you ready for level 80? Are you ready to sign away the rest of your life?

Be sure to check out the official Wrath of the Lich King web page.

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elpoopacabra at 08/03/2007 15:07

well uh... the graphics aren't fantastic so that it appeals to a larger crowd, not just the people with badass rigs

seems to have worked

but seriously... this makes me want to commit ritualistic suicide. i thought i quit... i can feel it pulling me back

Yashoki at 08/03/2007 15:08

This seems like a major plus for WoW fans. The destructible buildings looks like fun and, ZOMG!!!! MOAR DANCES!!! HOLY FUCJSDF$t%@#%#@$%!!!!!11ONEONE!Shift+1

The Dude at 08/03/2007 15:09

Damn. Looks pretty damn epic. I knew they were gonna do it, it was only a matter of time. Level 80, Hero classes, fighting the Lich King? Holy balls of fire batman.

I bet he drops phat 1ewts.

SPARTAN-117 at 08/03/2007 15:10

I stopped playing at level 27. :P

DeusPayne at 08/03/2007 15:13

/dance

Devilbat at 08/03/2007 15:33

Dear Blizzard,

When SC2 comes out we can make out again. Until then, you're cut off.

<3

Devilbat

PS - Anyone want to take bets on how long till people cap out this time? Two weeks instead of BC's one?

WmV337 at 08/03/2007 15:59

I CAME. God, another class. AND 10 MOAR LEVELS!?!?!?!?FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK.

Sceren at 08/03/2007 16:07

It's not actually another class. It's an alternate advanced class that you will quest for at level 80, giving you the ability to make the character that is intended for end game content only.

Sounds like a Raid Bitch Class to me more than a Hero Class

kintaeb at 08/03/2007 16:10

I'm with elpoopacabra, I thought I had left Azeroth behind. I haven't wanted to play months, and then this comes along. I'm still somewhat skeptical of how the destructible buildings will play out. If they actually allow you to feel like you are in a war, like the game says you are, and you can hinder the progress of the opposite faction, then sweet. If it's only in battlegrounds and it is one objective of said battleground, gay.

Defluo at 08/03/2007 16:28

Same 'ol S**t with a different bow on it. Can you blame them? Sad to see blizz create a "grind" for themselves. Even it does give them a license to print money.

Sheir at 08/03/2007 16:30

Man, I'm really lich-king this.

Robert at 08/03/2007 16:40

My old level 60 mage with MC loot is so obsolete... :(

I WAS ONCE PROUD.

Magesx at 08/03/2007 17:32

This fucks up new players royally. Unless they start on new or semi-new servers, the gap is ridiculous. Everyone will either be level 10, or level 100.

Cosades at 08/03/2007 17:42

Speaking for myself, the art style easily makes up for the lack of polys, and having been out of the PC hardware arms race a few years myself I appreciate the accessibility this grants older systems.

It might sound like a small addition but I'm actually looking forward to changeable hairstyles. After playing a character for so long it'll be nice to tweak their appearance some. Hopefully facial detail can be changed now too... my NE hunter hasn't shaved in like two years.

Ignus at 08/03/2007 18:10

I thought I quit as well. Now I kinda want to get back in. But I need to update my computer a bit to make it run at the level I want it at.
I think I might be able to fight this off once school starts again.

Ignus at 08/03/2007 18:10

I thought I quit as well. Now I kinda want to get back in. But I need to update my computer a bit to make it run at the level I want it at. I think I might be able to fight this off once school starts again.

Mxyzptlk at 08/03/2007 18:15

Looks pretty damn rad, I wonder how Inscription will work?

macr at 08/03/2007 18:57

I think blizzards art direction is amazing, the game itself isnt outdated but its not NEXTGEN. I'm not a sucker for graphics really but I do enjoy seeing all the new technologies. But really... WoW wouldn't be a better game with higher poly characters and world terrain.

Rezbit at 08/03/2007 22:11

Aww, only a crappy in-game video? I usually look forward to some epic CG sequences when Blizz release info about a new game/expansion.

bluemeep at 08/03/2007 22:16

Are we still NOT PREPARED!!!!!?

Azereki at 08/03/2007 22:17

@Macr - you stole the words right out of my mouth.
They make everything look so damned epic.

I am a huge shadow/death knight fanboy ever since my days of EQ. I guess I will be returning to WoW, even if it means leveling yet another character to 70 for it. >.<

Tino at 08/03/2007 22:54

Fucking Blizzard. I swear to fucking god. I just got over my WoW addiction that came back when burning crusade came back. Now Death Knight class? THATS WHAT I WANTED WHEN I STARTED THE GAME.

I HATE YOU BLIZZARD.

I HATE YOU SO MUCH.

(I can't wait for this to come out.)

I HOPE YOUR STUDIO BURNS DOWN.

(I don't want to go back to WoW. But I will.)

How about I just give you my money and you just kick me in the nuts for 5 months.

DrRockso at 08/03/2007 23:25

@ Rezbit

If you remember, the epic 'You are not prepared' vid didnt come along until muuuuuch later. A few months before the game actually released, IIRC.

So patience. And no, we will NEVER be prepared.

Jecrell at 08/03/2007 23:51

Shit... now I want to play again :O

Sockapal at 08/03/2007 23:57

Great, just what we need from Blizzard, another "original" level cap raise, another "new" profession, another new zone. Same old one trick pony, sigh. And with the new hero class, great, now there will be 5 billion Death Knights walking around since they are just releasing one at a time. Sounds fun -_-.

Burntgerbil at 08/04/2007 00:14

Diablo 2 ladder reset ftw !

blu3steel at 08/04/2007 12:21

So...everyone will be a Death Knight now. Sounds like Star Wars Galaxies.

I was a little tempted when I saw this footage but then I remembered how quickly I cancelled my account again when BC came out.

The landscapes look cool, but just imagine yourself grinding through them, not paying attention because you can't find that #$%@ing mob, and then you have to check the internet to find it but, oops, it didn't drop the item.

I enjoyed the trailer because I wasn't playing it.

TehBoognish at 08/04/2007 13:41

I got 2 and 1/2 words.

MID-LEVEL CONTENT!!!!!

I was already pulled back in with the burning crusade, when my blood elf reached lvl 20 and I realized I am going to play the same crap I had been playing for the next couple of months till my elf hits lvl58 to get at the new content I canceled. If there is no new content for 20-50 lvl toons This is another big load of crap built to keep the hardcore grinders accounts active.

I am feeling the pull though........help me plz?

Anyont know anything bout what lvls get new instances or grind areas?

Sockapal at 08/04/2007 14:38

@Boognish: If I were you I'd stay away, and find myself easily avoiding WoW now. Blizzard has completely screwed up the entire game. All old instances are obsolete, as will be the case with LK. The gear you work hard to get becomes outdated and easily attainable from everyone in a matter of months. The classes are still severely unbalanced, and will be further unbalanced with the addition of a "hero" class that starts at 50/60... Just too many issues and grinding fests to care for me, but to each his own.

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