World of Warcraft Release Formally Annouced

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Thursday, November 4, 2004 - 1:48 pm CT
World of Warcraft Set for Late November

Reported by: Brian Clair

Blizzard Entertainment has sent word that its MMORPG World of Warcraft will hit stores in North America on November 23rd. The title will launch simultanously in Australia and New Zealand, with release in Korea, Europe and Asian countries expected shortly after. In World of Warcraft, players assume the roles of legendary heroes and can engage in battles, develop friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory. The title features customizable character classes with thousands of weapons, spells and abilities, an easy to use interface, and thousands of quests which build an immersive storyline. World of Warcraft will retail for $49.99, which will include one free month of gameplay. A special collector's edition will be available for $79.99 and will include the game on both CD-ROM and DVD-ROM, a behind-the-scenes DVD, an exclusive in-game pet, a cloth map of the game world, a soundtrack CD, an Art of the World of Warcraft coffee table book, one month of gameplay, and a commemorative game manual signed by the development team. After the first month, players must pay a $14.99 monthly subscription fee, with three-month plans costing $13.99 per month and six month plans available for $12.99 per month.