We held our most recent Developer Chat on Twitter early Saturday morning, February 27, at 02:00 CET with World of Warcraft's lead content designer and lead systems designer. This chat session focused on Icecrown Citadel and other Fall of the Lich King content.

To read the full transcript of this Developer Chat, check the thread on our Community forums.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the second week of our Five Year Anniversary Contest! Congratulations to our twenty-five winners, all of whom have won a pair of PPK gaming eyewear from Gunnar Optiks!

Take a moment to check out the winning entries and don't forget to get your cameras and send us your submissions now! Remember that this week's theme is Cute Companion Battlecry!

The World Championship of the fourth Intel Extreme Masters (Electronic Sports League) in World of Warcraft 3v3 Arena will be held on March 2-4 at CeBIT in Hannover, Germany.

Twelve international teams will show lots of thrilling action while competing for an overall prize pool of $50,000. You can see all the matches live with English commentary on ESL TV -- a free non-stop video stream. For more details, including team profiles, interviews with participants, and the video stream, see the official coverage page.

The highly sought after StarCraft II Ghost Messenger Bag, which debuted at BlizzCon 2009, is now available in limited quantities on the Blizzard Online Store. This bag features water- and tear-resistant nylon for added durability, multiple compartments, and an adjustable shoulder strap for added comfort with heavy loads. The StarCraft II Ghost Messenger Bag is sold for 64.99€ and will only be available until supplies last, so order yours here today!

We will be holding our next Developer Chat on Twitter early Saturday morning, February 27, at 02:00 CET with World of Warcraft's lead content designer and lead systems designer. This chat session will focus on Icecrown Citadel and other Fall of the Lich King content. Questions will be taken live through Twitter, so be sure to sign up for a Twitter account at https://twitter.com/signup and follow account @Warcraft in order to participate! For more information, visit the forum post.

In our thirteenth BlizzCast episode, we focus on the recent start of the StarCraft II beta! An interview with the StarCraft II's production director and game director discusses what beta testers and the overall StarCraft community can expect in the latest multiplayer version of the game. The developers also provide some insight into other topics such as the single player campaign, eSports, and macro mechanics. In our second segment, World of Warcraft and Diablo community managers take you through a Q&A segment sharing exciting information about how the future of those series are shaping up.

Check out BlizzCast 13 now!

On February 11, 2005, World of Warcraft launched in Europe. To celebrate our five year anniversary, we've teamed up with J!NX, Gunnar Optiks, NVIDIA, SteelSeries and ASUS to give out some truly epic loot! Over five weeks, we'll be hosting a series of photography contests. Each week, we'll announce the theme for that week and the sponsor. Don’t forget to include yourself and the special 5th anniversary Alliance or Horde logo in your picture to be eligible to win! Be sure to check out our Five Year Anniversary Contest page and the Terms and Conditions for entering!

Today marks the start of the third week of this contest. This week's theme is Cute Companion Battlecry and is sponsored by ASUS. Get your cameras out and send us your photos!

Gnomish scribes and goblin designers are hard at work putting together the second epic issue of the World of Warcraft Official Magazine, but you can still receive Issue #1 as part of your subscription if you order before February 28. After that, your only recourse will be to head to the Caverns of Time and hope the bronze dragonflight lets you travel into the past to tell your former self what your future self will be missing out on.

The premiere issue includes a look at the lore surrounding Icecrown Citadel, interviews with the developers on the upcoming Cataclysm expansion, profiles of pet collectors and Arena champs, expert advice from top raiding guilds and PvPers, and much more.

For more info, including a whopping 40-page preview of some of the features in the inaugural issue, head over to www.worldofwarcraftthemagazine.com.

Next week, Season 4 of the Electronic Sports League’s Intel Extreme Masters climaxes at CeBit in Hannover, Germany. From March 2nd to 6th, the Global Finals of the Extreme Masters will determine the winner of the 3v3 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament. Twelve teams from around the world will compete for $50,000 in prize money.

During the competition, the Electronic Sports League will provide a free non-stop video stream, allowing eSports fans around the world to watch all the matches live with commentary in English. For more details, including team profiles, rules and the video stream, see the official coverage page.

Attendees at CeBIT will also be able to play the closed beta of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, in the Free Gaming Area.

The nineteenth part of the Battlecry photo mosiac is now unveiled along with new unlockable content! Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the Battlecry photo mosaic page to view the mosaic in progress, and keep those photos coming!

Also, check out our updated special Battlecry Gallery.

Today we feature the artwork of Velvian with a piece entitled: The Windseeker. This duel Thunderfury wielding rogue is poised and ready for action.

We're always looking for new fan art and if you're an artist, you can submit your work to us here. We update the Gallery regularly and encourage you to check regularly to see what new and talented submissions are on display.

When the world of Azeroth was young, the godlike titans brought order to it by reshaping its lands and seas. Throughout their great work, they followed a magnificent design, a blueprint for what they envisioned Azeroth would become. Although the titans departed Azeroth long ago, that design endures to this day. It is known as the Emerald Dream, a lush and savagely primal version of the world of Warcraft.

Read our second excerpt from the book here. The first excerpt can still be viewed here. Collector's editions of Stormrage are available at Premier Collectibles -- they include a numbered and signed copy in a collector's gift box.

See what Stormrage is all about! New York Times bestselling author Richard A. Knaak chronicles the highly anticipated return of one of the most famous and powerful characters in the Warcraft universe: the night elf arch druid Malfurion Stormrage. Visit Premier Collectibles for the autographed collector's Edition Hardcover book - it's signed by Richard Knaak and each issue is numbered.

The Pet Store has gone plush! Today, we have introduced the Wind Rider Cub and Gryphon Hatchling, the first in a new line of cuddly, crafty critters scheduled to arrive exclusively in the online Blizzard Store. Each plush companion comes with a code for a matching in-game, non-combat, account-bound pet to fly by your side in Azeroth. Both pets are now ready to accompany you throughout your journeys regardless of faction. Get yours today!

We are pleased to announce the winners of the first week of our Five Year Anniversary Contest! Congratulations to T. Lynge, S. Quindt, R. Trimole, N. Mikkonen, M. Packolet, L. Honoré, S. Craig, G. Lund, C. Aramburu, and L. Burguillo Martin, all of whom have won 150€ vouchers from J!NX!

Take a moment to check out the winning entries and don't forget to get your cameras and send us your submissions now! Remember that this week's theme is For the Alliance!

Are you more interested in love than war? Then feel free to wear your emotions on your sleeve with this new seasonal t-shirt for ladies from J!NX! Strike passion, not fear, in the hearts of those you encounter with Kwee Q. Peddlefeet and his Silver Shafted Arrow emblazoned on your chest

We've added some juicy new bits of information briefly touching upon what you can expect to see added to World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. From the Random Battleground interface option to the Ruby Sanctum 10- and 25-player raid dungeon, you can learn more on our updated Under Development page.

Don't forget that the Public Test Realms are now open as well with many new features for you to test. Keep an eye on the Test Realm Patch Notes for more information on the changes to come!

The new official European Blizzard channels on YouTube are now live! Check out high-quality localized versions of our cinematics, gameplay trailers, and in-game movies from Diablo, StarCraft, Warcraft, and World of Warcraft. Make sure to come back often as we will be adding even more video content over time!

On February 11, 2005, World of Warcraft launched in Europe. To celebrate our five year anniversary, we've teamed up with J!NX, Gunnar Optiks, NVIDIA, SteelSeries and ASUS to give out some truly epic loot! Over five weeks, we'll be hosting a series of photography contests. Each week, we'll announce the theme for that week and the sponsor. Don’t forget to include yourself and the special 5th anniversary Alliance logo in your picture to be eligible to win! Be sure to check out our Five Year Anniversary Contest page and the Terms and Conditions for entering!

Today marks the start of the second week of this contest. This week's theme is For the Alliance and is sponsored by Gunnar Optiks. Get your cameras out and send us your photos!

Celebrate Five Years of World of Warcraft with an epic t-shirt! Now available for 19.99 €/14.99 £ on the Blizzard Online Store, this anniversary shirt will let you show off your gamer cred while providing a little bit of frost and nature resistance!

The seventeenth and eighteenth part of the Battlecry photo mosiac is now unveiled along with new unlockable content! Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the Battlecry photo mosaic page to view the mosaic in progress, and keep those photos coming!

Also, check out our updated special Battlecry Gallery.

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, we were honored to host a special event at our Irvine, Calif. headquarters to mark the donation of more than $1.1 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation International, two organizations that grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions in 36 countries around the world. This donation, which was based on 50 percent of the total sales during November and December of the Pandaren Monk pet for World of Warcraft, was ultimately made possible by the World of Warcraft community. We appreciate the support the community showed for this important cause.

As part of yesterday's event, we invited 15 wish children and their families to tour the Blizzard campus, meet with the World of Warcraft development team, and participate in a variety of fun activities. Check out the press release to read more about the event, and visit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation International websites to learn more about these organizations.

Photos provided courtesy of Marc Weisberg

Within the sylvan shadows of Moonglade, an ancient menace arises. Adventurers are encouraged to journey, by whatever means necessary, to the druids' stronghold in order to battle against the demi-god Omen! In addition to battling against this maddened monstrosity, adventurers may spend the festival honoring their elders, shooting off fireworks, and much more. Check out our Lunar Festival event page for more information!

Today we feature some of errol's artwork with a piece entitled: Elf Warrior. Take a moment to check out this night elven warrior defending the haven of Teldrassil!

We're always looking for new fan art and if you're an artist, you can submit your work to us here. We update the Gallery regularly and encourage you to check regularly to see what new and talented submissions are on display.

We have just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft Wallpaper Gallery featuring some sporty scenes of snowboarding in the Storm Peaks. Take a moment to check out this snowboarding orc in action!

We are happy to announce the winners of our J!NX Christmas Decoration Contest! Congratulations to K. Gaj, R. High, A. Aholainen, A. Chekhov, and A. Shakleina, all of whom have won 250€ gift cards from J!NX! Don't forget to take a moment to check out the winning decorations.

The sixteenth part of the Battlecry photo mosiac is now unveiled along with new unlockable content! Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the Battlecry photo mosaic page to view the mosaic in progress, and keep those photos coming!

Also, check out our updated special Battlecry Gallery.

Series 3 of FigurePets, limited-edition pets created to go along with the custom character statues from FigurePrints, is now available. Series 3 features Perky Pug, Deviate Hatchling, and the Pandaren Monk, all manufactured using high-tech 3D printing, and is only available until March 31, after which the pets will not be produced again. You can purchase them individually for 24.95€ or get the whole set for 59.85€, and with any FigurePets order, you’ll also get a 10% discount on a FigurePrints character statue. For more information or to place an order, head over to www.figureprints.com/figurepets.

We’re pleased to announce that the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator, an application for mobile phones that provides an extra layer of account security, is now available as a free download for Android mobile devices on Android Market. The Battle.net Mobile Authenticator provides a one-time password that you use in addition to your regular account name and password to log in to a Battle.net account and any associated World of Warcraft accounts.

Versions for other mobile devices are also available for download here, or you can purchase a physical Battle.net Authenticator from the online Blizzard Store. Visit the Android Battle.net Mobile Authenticator FAQ for more information, or head to the setup page to get started after you’ve downloaded the application. For additional account security advice, visit our recently released Account Security page.

Blizzard is celebrating five wonderful years of World of Warcraft in Europe by offering WoW for the amazingly low price of 5€/£5 and the WoW Battle Chest for only 15Є/£13! These fantastic deals are available for one week only, on the 11-18th February 2010, from the Blizzard Store, via Digital Download and at selected retail stores all over Europe. There's never been a better time to gift World of Warcraft!

On February 11, 2005, World of Warcraft launched in Europe. To celebrate our five year anniversary, we've teamed up with J!NX, Gunnar Optiks, NVIDIA, SteelSeries and ASUS to give out some truly epic loot! Over five weeks, we'll be hosting a series of photography contests. Each week, we'll announce the theme for that week and the sponsor. Don’t forget to include yourself and the special 5th anniversary Horde/Alliance logo in your picture to be eligible to win! Be sure to check out our Five Year Anniversary Contest page and the Terms and Conditions for entering!

The fourteenth and fifteenth part of the Battlecry photo mosiac is now unveiled along with new unlockable content! Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the Battlecry photo mosaic page to view the mosaic in progress, and keep those photos coming!

Also, check out our updated special Battlecry Gallery.

The Pet Store is about to go plush! Introducing the Wind Rider Cub and Gryphon Hatchling, the first in a new line of cuddly, crafty critters scheduled to arrive exclusively in the online Blizzard Store in the weeks ahead. Each plush companion will come with a code for a matching in-game, non-combat, account-bound pet to fly by your side in Azeroth. Both Horde and Alliance players will be able to adopt either pet once they hatch in the online Blizzard Store. Keep your eyes on the sky -- and the official World of Warcraft website -- for more information.

We have just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft Wallpaper Gallery featuring the first boss of Icecrown Citadel. Take a moment to check out Lord Marrowgar in action!

Something is in the air in the major cities of Azeroth. Some call it love, and some just call it friendship and admiration. Whichever it is, many guards and townsfolks now spend their days giving and receiving tokens and gifts to other amorous citizens. The more skeptical, however, are suspicious of the strange "love sickness" clouding the hearts of so many...

Don't miss the exciting gift exchange and worldwide popularity contest to hit Azeroth when love is in the air!

FigurePrints, which sells custom World of Warcraft character statues, has expanded its line of classic armor sets to include everything that was available in the Burning Crusade expansion. The new armor includes dungeon sets up through tier 6 and Arena sets 1-4. Nine new base varieties have also just been added to the line of customization options. All of these new features are now available at www.figureprints.com.

The thirteenth part of the Battlecry photo mosiac is now unveiled along with new unlockable content! Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the Battlecry photo mosaic page to view the mosaic in progress, and keep those photos coming!

Also, check out our updated special Battlecry Gallery.

Share your proudest in-game moments with your real-world friends online with the new World of Warcraft Armory application on Facebook. The app lets you create a custom feed of your characters' activity straight from the Armory, share it with the Facebook community, and view your friends' characters — all on Facebook. Once you've set up the app and linked it to your account, your Facebook identity will be associated with up to five characters of your choosing, and the app will generate automatic updates for your accomplishments, such as level gains, achievements, boss kills, and so on. For more information on how the app works, along with some helpful privacy tips, check out the FAQ.

Frostwing Halls, a chilling place containing the final obstacles between your raid and the Lich King himself, is now open. You can expect to uncover disturbing and horrific phenomena taking place against the Green Dragonflight before finding Sindragosa hovering above you. Should you have what it takes to destroy the Lich King's most prized frost wyrm, as well as having already conquered the Plaguewerks and Crimson Hall areas of Icecrown Citadel, you'll have your chance to follow Tirion Fordring to the Frozen Throne, a chilling pedestal atop which the Lich King has reigned unchallenged for years. The time has come, brave adventurers, for him to fall!

For more information, read the full 3.3.2 patch notes.

During patch days, everyone wants to get updates as soon as possible, and our Technical Support team is here to help you with a special FAQ designed to address any issues which might arise while patching.
They are there for you by phone and email, and you can access the full support site here – which also includes general assistance on in-game topics and new content.

Today we feature some of Marea's artwork with a piece entitled: Champion of the Exodar. Take a moment to check out this devoted draenei defender of the Light!

We're always looking for new fan art and if you're an artist, you can submit your work to us here. We update the Gallery regularly and encourage you to check regularly to see what new and talented submissions are on display.

We have just added two new wallpapers to our World of Warcraft Wallpaper Gallery featuring scenes from Northrend. Take a moment to check out the gryphons in flight over Howling Fjord and the frostwyrms of Dragonblight!

Creative Labs has announced that a limited number of Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headsets are now available for pre-order at www.amazon.co.uk for £149.99. The World of Warcraft Wireless headset features two sets of interchangeable graphic headset lenses, custom World of Warcraft-themed voice presets, advanced uncompressed wireless technology and THX TruStudio PC audio technology. For more information on the Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Headset, visit www.soundblaster.com.

The twelfth part of the Battlecry photo mosiac is now unveiled along with new unlockable content! Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the Battlecry photo mosaic page to view the mosaic in progress, and keep those photos coming!

Also, check out our updated special Battlecry Gallery.

Protecting the citizens of Azeroth is extremely important to us. Our new Battle.net Account Security Awareness page provides helpful advice on what you can do to safeguard your computer, how to spot scams, info on the adverse effects of buying gold, and tried-and-true methods to help prevent account compromises.

The eleventh part of the Battlecry photo mosiac is now unveiled along with new unlockable content! Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the Battlecry photo mosaic page to view the mosaic in progress, and keep those photos coming!

Also, check out our updated special Battlecry Gallery.

Riding on the chill winds that flow around the frozen spires of Icecrown Citadel comes the once-noble steed of Prince Arthas Menethil. Now this beast, raised from its grave, bears the fearsome Lich King on its winged back. Even in undeath, it remains an ever-faithful servant. Learn more of its tainted history here.

With the next Arena season just around the corner, we’d like to give you a sneak peek at the new season 8 armor sets, designed to strike fear into the hearts of your opponents in battle. Take a look at the Wrathful Gladiator’s attire of choice.

Today we feature some of Eno's artwork with a piece entitled: Nattidread. Take a look at this troll rogue brewing up some poison to use against his foes!

We're always looking for new fan art and if you're an artist, you can submit your work to us here. We update the Gallery regularly and encourage you to check regularly to see what new and talented submissions are on display.

As the confrontation with the Lich King draws nearer, fire erupts in the skies above Icecrown Citadel. Skybreaker and Orgrim's Hammer, the flag-flying gunships of the Alliance and Horde, clash near Deathbringer's Rise –-- but it wasn't too long ago that they were just ideas on paper. Read on to find out how our development team built this airborne assault.

The combined efforts of the World of Warcraft community have now unlocked a piece of epic in-game music that is part of the encounter with Arthas in Icecrown Citadel: 'Invincible,' an ode to one who has fallen. Time and events have left it unclear whether the song refers to the former prince of Lordaeron or his beloved steed. This unlockable stream will be first chance to hear the piece in its entirety.

Head over to the World of Warcraft anniversary site and listen to 'Invincible' now! Also, make sure to send in your Battlecry Mosaic pictures for more cool unlockables.

Time is winding down on the Holiday Fan Art Calendar contest, but it's not over yet! We're inviting players to create a piece of artwork that helps us set the tone for each month and season, using any major in-game holiday as inspiration. Here's your chance to get a piece of art in the 2011 World of Warcraft calendar, and one lucky grand prize winner will also receive a Wacom Cintiq 12WX digital input tablet (the same kind used by many of our very own Blizzard Entertainment artists) to take his or her art to the next level.

The contest ends February 8, 2010, so get into the spirit of your favorite in-game holiday and let your cup of creativity flow over! See the contest page for full details.

The World of Warcraft Battlecry Mosaic has reached its half-way point, with 10,000 photos of gamers from all over the world. Be sure to check out the latest additions as well as a piece of epic in-game music that is part of the encounter with Arthas in Icecrown Citadel: 'Invincible.' It's not over yet, though. We still need more of your entries showing off your Horde or Alliance pride. Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the Battlecry photo mosaic page to view the mosaic in progress, and keep those photos coming!

Also, check out our updated special Battlecry Gallery.

The premiere issue of the World of Warcraft Official Magazine is now arriving in subscribers' mailboxes. Issue #1 includes a look at the lore surrounding Icecrown Citadel; interviews with the developers on the upcoming Cataclysm expansion; profiles of pet collectors, Arena champs, and achievement seekers; expert advice from top raiding guilds and PvPers; and much more.

You can still receive Issue #1 if you subscribe before February 28. For more info, including a whopping 40-page preview of some of the features in the first issue, head over to www.worldofwarcraftthemagazine.com.

Taverncraft has just announced the opportunity to pre-order limited-edition signed and numbered Blood of the Horde and Alliance United Legendary Collection World of Warcraft oversized mugs. Each fine-grain stoneware mug features bas-relief sculpting, exclusive gold highlights throughout the image and handle, and an 18k gold-plated sculpted pewter lid. These mugs will be limited to only 999 of each design, and are available to pre-order exclusively at http://www.3point.com/. Taverncraft's previous signed, limited-edition mug, Rise of the Lich King, sold out months ago, so don't delay in placing your pre-order.

Corridors carved within an echo of suffering, the Crimson Hall contains the leaders of the San'layn, undead blood elves who oversee the Scourge's operations throughout Azeroth. The blood-princes Valanar, Keleseth, and Taldaram were raised into undeath by the Lich King to avenge themselves while protecting their blood-queen, Lana'thel. Skilled followers of the Ashen Verdict are now called to end the misery forged in and flowing outward from this cruel hall of Icecrown Citadel.

Today we feature some of Maayshra's artwork with a piece entitled: Paladin Vikingen. Take a look at this Blood Knight as he makes his way towards Icecrown Citadel.

We're always looking for new fan art and if you're an artist, you can submit your work to us here. We update the Gallery regularly and encourage you to check regularly to see what new and talented submissions are on display.

We have just added a new wallpaper to our World of Warcraft Wallpaper Gallery featuring the Pandaren Monk. Take a moment to check it out!

The World of Warcraft official magazine issue #1 cover illustration is now available for download as a desktop wallpaper. This piece features the Lich King engaged in a fierce battle within Icecrown Citadel. To learn more, visit http://www.worldofwarcraftthemagazine.com and subscribe today.

Following the response to our first Developer Chat on Twitter, we held the second chat early Saturday morning, January 16, at 02:00 CET with World of Warcraft's senior game producer and lead systems designer. This chat session focused on the recently released Fall of the Lich King content.

Questions were taken live through Twitter, so be sure to sign up for a Twitter account at https://twitter.com/signup and follow the our official feed: @Warcraft.

To read the full transcript of the second Developer Chat, we've posted the entire conversation on our Community Forums.

Several new features and improvements are now available on the World of Warcraft Armory, the official searchable database of characters, items, Arena teams, and guilds.

• Character Model Viewer: The character model viewer displays a character as he or she appears in-game. You can pan and zoom the camera, play animations, and save a default pose for everyone who visits your profile to see.
• Activity Feeds: See a character's most recent in-game actions, including achievements, boss kills, loot acquisitions, and more. You can customize your character feed and export it as an RSS feed, too.
• Calendar Feeds: Export in-game player calendar data to online calendars such as Google Calendar, and automatically sync with your characters' in-game calendars.

The ninth part of the Battlecry photo mosaic is now unveiled along with new unlockable content! Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the Battlecry photo mosaic page to view the mosaic in progress, and keep those photos coming!

Also, check out our updated special Battlecry Gallery.

Today we feature some of exellero's artwork with a piece entitled: Flash of Light. Gaze upon this mighty defender of the Light as she prepares to heal and aid her allies in battle!

We're always looking for new fan art and if you're an artist, you can submit your work to us here. We update the Gallery regularly and encourage you to check regularly to see what new and talented submissions are on display.

Start off the new year right and make 2010 the Year of the Pandaren. The Blizzard Online Store is offering a limited-edition, exclusive collectible: Chen Stormstout, the Pandaren Brewmaster Deluxe Action Figure. This premium-sculpted piece stands at a colossal 8 inches and features Chen's signature bamboo bo staff and brewmaster's keg.

Another way to make 2010 a memorable year: Blizzard Wall and Desk Calendars. Month after month you can fill your days with the stunning artwork of Blizzard's current and future titles including Diablo III, StarCraft II, and World of Warcraft.

From all of us at the Blizzard Online Store, have an epic New Year!

The webform for submitting your entry in the Rise to Power Movie Contest is now available. Submit your Azerothian films to us and you could win a $2,400 credit towards an All Powerful Alienware desktop or laptop! Check out our Rise to Power Movie Contest page or our Terms and Conditions to learn more.

As the journey through Northrend continues, SteelSeries is introducing a new limited-edition March of the Scourge QcK mousepad for World of Warcraft. The mousepad features original, in-game graphics on the cloth textured surface, and is designed to complement SteelSeries' previously released Wrath of the Lich King-themed peripherals; please visit SteelSeries.com for full details on it.

Congratulations to the winners of our inaugural Blizzard Holiday Card Contest, and thanks to everyone who sent in their Warcraft, StarCraft, or Diablo-inspired take on season's greetings! If you're looking to spread some last-minute holiday cheer, we've made our favorite entries available for you to download and send out to your guildies and broodmates. Click here to see our 2009 Blizzard Holiday Card Contest winners and honorable mentions.

We are happy to announce the winning entries of the World of Warcraft TCG Hero Card Contest! Congratulations to J. Hoermandinger, D. Klenk, S. Mariez, A. Fuentes Garcia, and А. Кирсанова, all of whom have won some great loot from Upper Deck! Take a moment to check out the winning entries now!

Today we feature some of Nightwind's artwork with a piece entitled: Shaman. Watch this mighty spirit warrior as he gazes into the distance, communing with the spirits of the ancestors for their wisdom.

We're always looking for new fan art and if you're an artist, you can submit your work to us here. We update the Gallery regularly and encourage you to check regularly to see what new and talented submissions are on display.

Good news, everyone! The Plagueworks, the next wing of Icecrown Citadel, is now open! Inside this palace of grotesquerie, the devious Professor Putricide taunts foolhardy raiders to face the Scourge's most twisted and abominable experiments. If you succeed, you'll strengthen your foothold in the Lich King's domain. If you fail, just hope the professor deems you to be an unsuitable test subject. For more info on the Icecrown Citadel raid, check out our earlier preview.

The 2009 Major League Gaming PC Circuit comes to a grand showdown in Orlando, Florida on January 9-10, 2010. The top four teams from the 2009 regular season MLG PC Circuit will gather at the Gaylord Palms Resort for a two day World of Warcraft Arena clash. The action begins Saturday, January 9 with Check 6 (US), SK (US), Complexity (US) and Button Bashers (KR) competing for the right to be called the 2009 MLG PC Circuit Champions and for the $15,000 winner-take-all prize. For more information on the tournament, how to watch all the action, purchase advance order spectator passes or HD stream access visit Major League Gaming's website here.

The seventh and eight parts of the Battlecry photo mosaic are now unveiled along with new unlockable content! Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the Battlecry photo mosaic page to view the mosaic in progress, and keep those photos coming!

Check out our updated special Battlecry Gallery.

The sixth part of the Battlecry photo mosaic is now unveiled along with new unlockable content! Every 1,000 photos you send us will reveal another part of the mosaic and additional Warcraft artwork. When the full mosaic is revealed, your combined efforts will unlock an epic, exclusive piece of World of Warcraft art as a final reward.

Head over to the Battlecry photo mosaic page to view the mosaic in progress, and keep those photos coming!

Check out our updated special Battlecry Gallery.