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[echoshifting]

Here we go, live stream just started!

 

[pxleyes]

And so it begins...I think

 

[KyanMehwulfe]

This stream needs to start.

I'm surprised GameSpot or IGN isn't there. 9 million rabbid subscribers should provide plenty of interest.

Here we go...

 

[Outdoor Miner]

Stream is up!

 

[TekunoRobby]

Actually I'm gonna go with

Spoiler

Xel'Naga?

Help me out with this since I'm not too familiar with the lore. Aren't the

Spoiler

Xel'Naga the origin race for Protoss and the Zerg? Are they like a sort of hybrid of the two?

That's how I've always understood it anyways.

 

[Wollan]

Excellent art. Impressive.

 

[aznpxdd]

link to stream?

 

[pxleyes]

Stream is up!

Im still just getting that trailer.

nvm

 

[echoshifting]

Help me out with this since I'm not too familiar with the lore. Aren't the

Spoiler

Xel'Naga the origin race for Protoss and the Zerg? Are they like a sort of hybrid of the two that spawned them?

That's how I've always understood it anyways.

Basically correct, they spawned the Zerg and the Protoss. But, since there was some Zerg-Protoss hybrid tomfoolery at the end of Brood War, I'm not sure that's what the Xel'Naga will end up looking like...just guessing. Who knows?

 

[KyanMehwulfe]

Warcraft: Taking shots at small countries one nation at a time.

 

[pxleyes]

nice audio lag they got going on.

 

[echoshifting]

Summary so far:

1) We were on South Park lol
2) We sell lots of games

 

[Stormwatch]

Crap, 404'd!

 

[TekunoRobby]

Basically correct, they spawned the Zerg and the Protoss. But, since there was some Zerg-Protoss hybrid tomfoolery at the end of Brood War, I'm not sure that's what the Xel'Naga will end up looking like...just guessing. Who knows?

Thanks man!

Gooo Diablooo.

 

[pxleyes]

GO HERE:

http://www.octoshape.com/play/play.asp

Click on the Giga feed.

 

[echoshifting]

Ha, the one guy from Australia....'WOO!'

 

[Tamanon]

Rah rah Blizzard, I hate mission statements.

BRING ON THE INFOZ!!!!

 

[Ikuu]

If anyone can't load the stream page, and has the plugin, goto http://www.octoshape.com/play/play.asp?variant=EPGIGA&lang=en and pick GIGA.

 

[echoshifting]

They're talking about their various tournaments right now. (Just posting little updates for those who can't access the stream)

 

[Tamanon]

Dance contests better be broadcast live!

 

[Patrick Klepek]

Ding ding ding ding

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3161725

It's official: The next World of WarCraft expansion is coming; it's called Wrath of the Lich King, and will open up the continent of Northrend to players of level 68 and above. This second expansion will focus on the return of Arthas Menethil, a.k.a. the Lich King, ruler of the Scourge, and one of the most powerful beings in all of Azeroth. This semi-sequel to the saga of Arthas (from WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne) is intended for experienced players with a couple level 70 characters in their pockets.

 

[joesmokey]

Lol from the IGN live update commentary:

So far the strangest thing I've seen was one attendee in full-on epic Warlock gear. I can't remember offhand what tier it is.

Should've held an Easy button in his hand to complete the costume

 

[echoshifting]

Ding ding ding ding

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3161725

zomg!

*closes stream* no need for this anymore

 

[TekunoRobby]

Ding ding ding ding

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3161725

Quality work as always, thanks for the link.

 

[KyanMehwulfe]

Hell yeah, L70ETC.

 

[saelz8]

Stream live?

 

[ezekial45]

The audio is off for me. Still awesome.

 

[saelz8]

World of Warcraft movie

World of Warcraft Dell PC's

 

[speedpop]

Just need to see a CG movie or whatever of next WoW expansion then I can go to bed.

 

[Tamanon]

Lol from the IGN live update commentary:

Should've held an Easy button in his hand to complete the costume

Probably this girl, awesome costume.

 

[g23]

Really cool city.

I think thats Arthas' Frozen Throne

 

[KyanMehwulfe]

re: "Ultimate Dell WoW System"

*crickets.. then a couple polite claps*

Funny in a sort of Ultimate Solitaire PC sort of a way.

Still, big marketing chance there. "Guarantee to rock at WoW", etc. It'll probably do well since so many folks know jack about PCs and only want one good enough for WoW.

 

[Tamanon]

Do all Korean musical acts have backup dancers?:lol

 

[joesmokey]

New Profession: Inscription
Wrath of the Lich King will introduce a new profession called Inscription that will let players customize individual spells and abilities in their spell book -- to change the cooldown timer on a Fireball, for example, or alter the crit rate of a healing spell.

Wow.

It's gonna be damn hard not to go back for this expansion.

 

[aznpxdd]

Lame...cinematic trailer again?

 

[echoshifting]

The level of customization available, between the Death Knight's Rune Sword and Inscription in particular, is very, very cool, and will no doubt draw a mountain of bitching from the pvp crowd.

 

[Tamanon]

....Inscription becomes a must-have profession for any min-maxer....

 

[mint]

Do all Korean musical acts have backup dancers?:lol

Pretty much. Same goes for US.

I'm all for death knight.

 

[Bregor]

A Blizzcon attendee that hasn't seen the SC2 trailer? Doesn't seem very plausible.

 

[pxleyes]

Lame...cinematic trailer again?

its called suspense. Blizzard is king at it.

 

[speedpop]

****ing. Who the hell hasn't seen this trailer yet Blizzard?

For god sakes.

 

[KyanMehwulfe]

*img snip*
Probably this girl, awesome costume.

There was some pretty neat stuff last year.

The best was the voice impersonation contest.

Slow, lame, boring... And then out of nowhere. PERFECT EFFING DECKARD CAIN.

 

[joesmokey]

Also from the Death Knight description on the 1up page

It's intended as an alternative, advanced class for end-game use only.

I wonder if this means that you'll only be able to activate being a Death Knight in raids only, or if that's just a blanket statement?

Edit: Nevermind, that doesn't make sense (then you wouldn't be able to level it)

 

[Acidote]

Lots of Death Knight Inscripters confirmed :lol .

 

[Outdoor Miner]

Damn the new profession is sick.

 

[echoshifting]

....Inscription becomes a must-have profession for any min-maxer....

I dunno, you can't have Enchanting, Tailoring and Inscription, it'll be interesting to see how they play the new profession off the others...

 

[KyanMehwulfe]

A Blizzcon attendee that hasn't seen the SC2 trailer? Doesn't seem very plausible.

It's likely as much for local media at the event. Which is why I imagine they went over their success stats so much. Not for the fans, but to remind or make aware any news reporters covering the snow for the news tonight or papers tomorow.

 

[Tamanon]

Here it is!

 

[pxleyes]

Sigh, just the expansion it seems.

Unless they throw it in at the end...

 

[saelz8]

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