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Patch 9.2 PTR Build 42277 is Now a Release Candidate Build
Today's Shadowlands Patch 9.2 PTR update 42277 is officially a release candidate build! While not surprising due to the February 22nd release date announcement, it means that we're unlikely to see more than hotfix level changes between now and release.
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Ads, Revenue, and API - WowUp and Overwolf Split Over Addon Development
World of Warcraft addon developers and their methods of distribution are becoming increasingly split, as the popular third-party addon manager WowUp will now feature advertisements, and no longer be eligible to access the CurseForge API.
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Instruments of Death - Item References and Flavor Text in Patch 9.2 Sepulcher of the First Ones
We're taking a look at some of the item references and flavor text in Shadowlands Patch 9.2's upcoming Sepulcher of the First Ones raid, to help unravel the story of Eternity's End and speculate on where our fateful showdown with the Jailer might lead.
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Exploring Space and Time with Antumbra, Shadow of the Cosmos in Sepulcher of the First Ones
Our showcase of unique items from Shadowlands Patch 9.2 and the Sepulcher of the First Ones continues with Antumbra, Shadow of the Cosmos - an astronomical themed caster dagger which stacks speed and versatility.
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Activision Blizzard Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results - Mobile Warcraft Title Coming This Year
Activision Blizzard released its fourth quarter financial results, announcing record performance by King offset by low earnings by Activision. WoW delivered its strongest non-expansion engagement in a decade, and a mobile Warcraft title is expected this year!
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IGN Interview with Ion Hazzikostas on Cross Faction Grouping - Less Focus on Faction War Going Forward
In an interview with IGN, Game Director Ion Hazzikostas shared his thoughts on the newly announced plan to enable cross-faction grouping in Shadowlands Patch 9.2.5, from less focus on faction war going forward, to the potential for cross-faction guilds.
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Informal Q&A during Fun and Games Stream with Mike Ybarra
While streaming Call of Duty Warzone earlier today, Head of Blizzard Mike Ybarra answered a handful of viewer questions while showing off his collection of figures and artwork from Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Starcraft, Destiny, and Halo.
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Echo v. Liquid Raid Royale - Speed Race for Charity Rise Above The Disorder
World first contenders Echo and Liquid will be speed racing through the Sanctum of Domination at noon PT/2100 CET today, raising charity for Rise Above The Disorder, while contending against special self-imposed challenges during each boss encounter!
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Eat Faster with the Gluttonous Gardbrace from Sepulcher of the First Ones
It turns out shoulder strength is the secret to great eating, as our showcase of unique items from Shadowlands Patch 9.2 and the Sepulcher of the First Ones highlights the Gluttonous Gardbrace - plate pauldrons which allow you to eat faster. Much faster.
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Zovaal Voice Over Lines - The Jailer's Ambitions
We've discovered new voice over lines for Zovaal on the Patch 9.2 PTR, in which the Jailer haughtily takes credit for a long running manipulation of events leading up to the final moments of Shadowlands.
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Quality Assurance Union Not Recognized by Activision Blizzard - Employees to Proceed with NLRB Vote
Citing an inability to find a mutually acceptable solution, Activision Blizzard has elected not to voluntarily recognize the fledgling Game Workers Alliance union made up of Raven Software Quality Assurance employees.
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Patch 9.2 PTR Development Notes for Build 42069
Blizzard has released patch notes for this week's PTR update, build 42069. In addition to minor class tuning, several new effects have been added to the Encrypted seasonal Mythic+ affix.
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New Models in PTR Build 42069 Featuring Tyrande, Sylvanas, Kleia, and Pelagos
We've found several new models, including Sylvanas, Kleia, Pelagos, and Tyrande wielding an awesome looking glaive in this week's brand new PTR build 42069. Nice.
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The Soulwarped Seals of Anduin Wrynn - Priest and Death Knight Class Rings in Sepulcher of the First Ones
Continuing our showcase of unique items from Shadowlands Patch 9.2, we have two class specific rings obtained from Anduin Wrynn, eighth boss of the Sepulcher of the First Ones. Available to Priests and Death Knights, they offer unique effects for each.
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Quality Assurance Workers of Raven Software Ask Activision Blizzard to Recognize the Game Workers Alliance Union
A group of 34 Quality Assurance workers from Raven Software have asked Activision Blizzard to formally recognize their formation of the Game Workers Alliance union, following strikes after twelve of their peer's contracts were not renewed last month.
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Arms Warrior: Analysis of the 9.2 Tier Set Bonuses - Consistent & Easy to Use
On the 9.2 PTR, Arms Warrior received a rework and tuning for their 9.2 Tier Set bonus! Our Arms Warrior Guide Writer, Archimtiros, has provided an updated hands-on look at all the recent changes to the Arms Warrior Tier Set bonus.
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Activision Blizzard Fireside Chat with Bobby Kotick On Company's Future Under Microsoft
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick held a fireside chat video conference with employees, assuaging fears of potential layoffs and discussing his own uncertain future with the company, following Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition.
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Four Encrypted Cinematics Coming in Patch 9.2 Eternity's End
We've found four encrypted cinematics coming in Shadowlands Patch 9.2! While we don't yet know what these cinematics will contain, their duration and the things we do know about Eternity's End gives us a few hints as to what might happen!
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Patch 9.2 PTR Development Notes for Build 41962
Blizzard has released patch notes for this week's PTR update, build 41962, which includes tier set tuning for Death Knights, Paladins, and Mages, as well as dungeon tuning for Mists of Tirna Scithe.
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Zovaal is Better Known as The Jailer - Dungeon Journal and Hall of Fame Titles Updated Again
In today's Patch 9.2 PTR build, Blizzard has updated both the Shadowlands Dungeon Journal and again changed the Hall of Fame title awarded for finishing the Sepulcher of the First Ones, opting to call Zovaal by his more recognizable name: The Jailer.
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