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Blizzard: Wrath of the Lich King is the Fastest-selling PC Title of All Time
Blizzard Entertainment today announced that Wrath of the Lich King, its second expansion pack for World of Warcraft, has sold more than 2.8 million copies in its first day of availability, making it the fastest-selling PC game of all time. The record was previously held by the studio’s other expansion for WoW – The Burning Crusade – released back in January 2007, selling nearly 2.4 million copies during its first day at retail.
“We’re grateful for the incredible support that players around the world have continued to show for World of Warcraft,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “Wrath of the Lich King contains some of the best content we’ve created for the game so far, and we look forward to seeing even more players log in to experience it in the days ahead.”
The expansion adds a whole new continent to explore, the Death Knight hero class and more. World of Warcraft, prior to the launch of the expansion, had more than 11 million players.
EverQuest 2 Shadow Odyssey Launched
Sony’s long-running and way past its prime MMORPG EverQuest 2’s latest expansion The Shadow Odyssey is scheduled to launch worldwide today. It is the fifth expansion for the franchise and will add even more content to the game. A compilation pack for gamers is now available via retail stores and digital download for $39.99.
“The storyline of The Shadow Odyssey allows players to explore uncharted regions in the virtual world of Norrath while experiencing nostalgic areas made famous in the original EverQuest almost 10 years ago,” said Bruce Ferguson, senior producer, Sony Online Entertainment. “This expansion comes on the heels of the highest selling expansion to date, Rise of Kunark, and the incredibly successful Living Legacy program, which ran over the summer months and attracted large numbers of new and returning players who are ready for exciting new adventures.”
The add-on adds more than 20 new zones, nostalgic EverQuest dungeon themes and increases the Achievement Point level cap to 200. It also adds a new Dungeon Delving mission system and five new Heritage Quests with unique rewards. Two new deities and more have added as well.
Metal Gear Online Meme Screenshots
To celebrate the release of the Meme expansion for Metal Gear Online on November 25, Konami sent out these nonsensical screenshots that show off one of the game’s major character in a shirtless pose and a rather content girl with one guy checking her out.
Halo 3 Recon to be “Three to Five-hour” Romp, Include Rare Armor
Can’t wait for Halo 3 Recon, the upcoming expansion to the popular shooter? Well, some information on it has surfaced, and the length isn’t something to exactly look forward to.
Bungie is downplaying the length of the game, noting that it’s not a “$60 title” and that it is going to be more like a “three to five-hour expansion pack.”
There’s more! Those who buy the expansion will be able to get the ultra-rare “Recon Armor” which has previously been reserved for Bungie employees and their community-based friends. Now, you can just purchase the expansion when it comes out next year and be proud of the not-so-rare-anymore armor!
Wrath of the Lich King Midnight Madness in New York
Best Buy has announced plans to hold a midnight launch for Wrath of the Lich King, the upcoming highly anticipated expansion for World of Warcraft, in New York city on November 13.
Beginning at 8pm on Wednesday, gamers can gather at the Times Square Best Buy to meet with Blizzard’s Mike Morhaime and Frank Pearce; G4’s Geoff Keighley will also be there. The event will be host to interviews, prize giveaways and more.
World of Warcraft Lich King Info
The official World of Warcraft website offers details on the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King expansion for the game. There is a new Death Knight gameplay information page, new gameplay features page and new wallpapers among other things.
Empire Earth 2: Art of Supremacy Shipped
Sierra Entertainment has announced that it has shipped Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy to stores throughout North America. The first expansion for Empire Earth II, Supremacy adds new civilizations, new campaigns and many new features to the mix, enhancing the value of the already-classic RTS title.
The pack includes four new civilizations – the French, Russians, the Zulu and Maasai; three new campaigns; ten new combat units, including Zulu Warriors and Russian Howitzers; a Custom Civilization Editor, allowing users to create their own civilizations; the ability to turn regular units into power Heroes in victory; and two new modes – the Fealty and Tug-of-War modes.
The Art of Supremacy is retailing for $30.
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