SwagDog Class Icon Custom T-Shirt Contest

Are you a guru when it comes to the ways of the priest? Think you know everything there is to know about death knights? Well, it's time to put your knowledge to the test. To prepare for the upcoming launch of its newest World of Warcraft customized Class Icon t-shirt collection, wants you to show how well you know your character classes. Starting Tuesday, August 31, we'll be posting two questions per day on our that will focus on key aspects of each World of Warcraft character class. For each of the ten class questions, we'll be selecting five winners at random from those who answer correctly to receive their very own SwagDog Class Icon custom t-shirt! The Class Icon line will be launching this Friday, September 3, and features re-imagined designs of your favorite class emblems. Preview the death knight and priest class icons below, and be sure to stay tuned, as we'll be providing sneak peeks at all the class icons throughout the week. To learn more about this fashion-forward contest and how to participate, check out the for details and eligibility.

New World of Warcraft Wallpaper

We have just updated our section with a featuring Ruby Sanctum.

Addons Enabled in Cataclysm Beta

With today's beta patch, Blizzard has enabled the usage of addons in the Cataclysm beta. So this is a reminder that when you have your addon ready for beta testing in the expansion, upload it to our Cataclysm Beta download category and then be sure to check back in our Cataclysm Beta forum for possible feedback.

Also, if you are an author and haven't already done so, be sure to check and see if you are eligible to sign up for our beta key give-away.

[Edit] We have added a Cataclysm [beta] Addon Only New & Updated listing to the Community Tab. It has an RSS feed as well. As well, we've put together our Survival Guide for Cataclysm. ~ 7 Sept 10

Cataclysm Box Art and CE Contents Revealed!

We're excited to reveal the Collector's Edition and Standard Edition Boxes for Cataclysm. In addition to showing the box art for the first time, we're also ready to reveal the contents of the Cataclysm Collector's Edition—an exclusive art book, behind-the-scenes DVD, in-game pet, and more.[more] For pictures and a complete list of the contents, check out the . Read the press release .

Blizzard Art Gallery Update

The has been updated with 2 pieces representing the Warcraft universe. These pieces offer an inside look at the creative process behind building this virtual world.

New Cataclysm Zone Q&A: Azshara

of Azshara with game designers Craig Amai and Dave Kosak, who talked with us about the Horde's northward expansion and the rise of the Bilgewater Cartel as part of our ongoing coverage of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. Adventure, conflict, and, of course, profit await those who enter the newly re-imagined Azshara!

BlizzCon In-Game Items

"Death will rise from the tide!" Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain once warned -- and at BlizzCon 2010, the band's dire musical prophecy will finally come to pass. Everyone who attends this year's BlizzCon or purchases the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket will receive an exclusive set of murlocalyptic in-game items for World of Warcraft and StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. World of Warcraft players will be joined by Deathy, a murloc companion decked out as Deathwing and doing his best to strike fear into the hearts of Azeroth's crustacean population. You'll also be able to display your tidal pride in StarCraft II with a Murloc Marine character portrait and a pair of deep-sea decals to emblazon on your units, each with a different terran, protoss, and zerg design. BlizzCon 2010 takes place on October 22 and 23 at the Anaheim Convention Center. For further details or to order the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket, visit .

New Fan Art

The was just updated with new artwork from your community peers. Come take a look at 4 new works based on the Warcraft universe. Would you like to share your artistic talents with the Warcraft community? !

Australia & New Zealand – Guild Screenshot Beta Contest

We're proud to announce a brand new contest open exclusively to residents of Australia and New Zealand. We're looking for some tightly knit guilds who are ready to rumble their way into our World of Warcraft: Cataclysm beta test. We want you to share screenshots of your guild's greatest triumphs and proudest achievements with us. Whether you and your mates just took down the Twilight Destroyer or you've crushed Kel'thuzad for the first time, we want to witness the milestones of your success. Each guild master who submits a winning screenshot will win 10 invitations to the World of Warcraft Cataclysm beta test for their guild. The contest will be on for five weeks and each guild is limited to just one submission. We'll pick five winners each week for a total of 25 winning submissions from eligible participants, starting . Before entering the contest, be sure to read the full for details and eligibility.

New Cataclysm Zone Q&A: Darkshore

of Azshara with game designers Craig Amai and Dave Kosak, who talked with us about the Horde's northward expansion and the rise of the Bilgewater Cartel as part of our ongoing coverage of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. Adventure, conflict, and, of course, profit await those who enter the newly re-imagined Azshara!