Blizzard Entertainment - News Archive: March 2007

March 27, 2007
World of Warcraft TCG: Expansion Sneak Preview
Following the success of Heroes of Azeroth, the initial set for the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game (TCG), players have eagerly awaited the first expansion. On March 31 and April 1, Through the Dark Portal Sneak Preview tournaments will give players their first glimpse of the new set almost two weeks before the official release.

Through the Dark Portal, the second major release for the World of Warcraft TCG, offers draenei and blood elf heroes and allies, a plethora of powerful racial abilities, and additional equipment and abilities for every class. Sneak Previews are great for both new and veteran players, giving everyone a chance to win exclusive prizes and giveaways while trying out the new set. All participants will receive an exclusive Extended Art promo version of Legend of Mt. Hyjal just for entering. Check out the official listing of locations to find a tournament near you, and prepare to continue your journey Through the Dark Portal with the World of Warcraft TCG.

March 8, 2007
Warcraft III Season 5 Preview
We are pleased to announce Warcraft III Ladder Season 5. This season will use a format similar to that of Season 4, with the three elite ladders hosted on the Kalimdor, Northrend, and Azeroth gateways. Click here for further details on Season 5, and stay tuned to www.battle.net, as we plan to announce rules, scheduling, and prize information here in the near future.

March 7, 2007
New Milestones for World of Warcraft & The Burning Crusade
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade has established a new sales record for PC games, with approximately 3.5 million copies sold within its first month. Keeping pace with the expansion's sales, World of Warcraft's worldwide subscriber base now exceeds 8.5 million. You can read more about these achievements in our latest press release. We send our sincere thanks out to the players across the globe who have continued to help us bring Azeroth, and now Outland, to life, and we look forward to adding more great content to explore -- and seeing how the arena tournament plays out -- in the months ahead.