world of warcraft

Windows 8 will not automatically restart your computer after ins...

Extremetech  Mon, 11/14/2011 - 14:23

With some confidence I can say that all of us have been a victim of the diabolical, automatic 3am Windows Update restart.

You might be watching a movie or you might be slaying a boss in World of Warcraft, or perhaps you simply left your computer on over night — possibly with some unsaved work — and blam! Windows Update strikes.

If you’re a geek, it only happens once — usually after setting up a new computer and forgetting, yet again, to disable automatic updates — but for most consumers, it’s just a fact of Windows life.


 

Blizzard Releases World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Trailer

Extremetech  Mon, 10/18/2010 - 09:35

Blizzard has unveiled a cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, which is due to hit stores December 6th.

Let's just say it speaks for itself.


 

Blizzard Releases WoW Patch 4.0.1

Extremetech  Tue, 10/12/2010 - 11:46

Blizzard has announced that the long-awaited patch 4.0.1 for World of Warcraft gamers will hit the airwaves tonight--and it's a doozy.


 

Dungeons And Dragons Players Revolt, Storm Super Rewards Castle

Techdirt  Mon, 04/19/2010 - 13:35

We've been covering how Turbine recently changed the business model of their online role-playing game Dungeons And Dragons Online from the fairly typical MMORPG pricing system ($50 for the game and then $15/month to play) to a business model where users can play for free -- but pony up some cash for some additional perks.


 

Gamer Sues World of Warcraft Maker for Ruining His Life

Extremetech  Mon, 11/30/2009 - 10:31

A California-based gamer is suing World of Warcraft maker Activision Blizzard for ruining his life.


 

Secret Confessions of A World of Warcraft Addict!

Extremetech  Tue, 11/10/2009 - 23:00

Jim Lynch discovers that MMORPGs can suck you in and eat you alive.


 

TweetCraft: Finally, You Can Tweet While You Raid

Mashable!  Fri, 07/03/2009 - 03:03

TweetCraftLogoI don’t play World of Warcraft anymore.

The doctor ordered me not to. Suffice to say that I actually started reading about TweetCraft 10 hours ago, and then ended up watching the entire BlizzCon ‘08 PVP tournament replay.


 

Top Tip: HD3870, CrossfireX, Dual Monitors and World of Warcraft...

Extremetech  Thu, 04/30/2009 - 09:00

I guess what I am asking is if I get a mobo with two PCIx16 slots and continue to run WoW on my main screen while running the internet and support aps on the other screen, will I notice a performance difference by going from a single HD3870 to dual HD3870's under Crossfire?


 

Warhammer Online Smashes World of Warcraft

Extremetech  Fri, 02/20/2009 - 15:30

Tired of WoW? Read why Warhammer Online has a stronger impact as a MMORPG.


 

World of Warcraft Showdown: ATI vs. Nvidia

Extremetech  Tue, 11/25/2008 - 06:30

With the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, World of Warcraft gets some graphics upgrades. Does either ATI or Nvidia have an advantage with their hottest cards?