Every week this summer, we’re challenging you to get together with a few friends to explore a part of Azeroth that you may not have seen in a while, or perform a feat that you may have never done. They're World of Warcraft Summer Challenges, and we’re going to be playing along with you as we hunt down rare achievements, get screenshots of amazing bosses, and try to find some awesome gear for our transmogrification sets.

Azeroth -- It’s a land of turmoil, harsh and unyielding for heroes of the Horde and the Alliance as they struggle against enemies from within and without. For those stepping forth for the first time into this implacable realm, life can seem overwhelming, but surviving in this hostile environment is not insurmountable with a little help. Will your band of brothers and sisters, heroes and mentors, heed your call for aid?

Deep within the hideaways and crevasses of the world, the great god stirs. It calls, and its minions answer. The god does not feast on souls nor blood, minds nor essence, oh no. The dark lord Nyorloth feeds… on stories. With a wave of one of its massive tentacles, its minions set about their mission to weave great tales of occult lore.

Get an inside look at the upcoming hardcover comic, Pearl of Pandaria with artwork by Sean Galloway in a new Q&A with New York Times best-selling author, Micky Neilson. Micky takes the time to share some insights on the setting and production of this new story.

Every week this summer, we’re challenging you to get together with a few friends to explore a part of Azeroth that you may not have seen in a while, or perform a feat that you may have never done. This week’s challenge is: Ulduar.

At E3 2012, SteelSeries unveiled the World of Warcraft® Wireless Mouse, co-designed with Blizzard for wire-free maneuverability and style. No cords, no limits – just pure gaming freedom.

By order of Ragnaros the Firelord, World of Warcraft is kicking off the summer with a blazing-hot summer sale. This week only, you can get the World of Warcraft: BattleChest, Wrath of the Lich King, and Cataclysm for a mere €10 (£8) each.

The next pivotal novel in the unfolding Warcraft saga is now available for pre-order!

The largest games convention on Earth is happening in Cologne, Germany from August 15 to 19 this year. Blizzard Entertainment is excited to announce our presence at gamescom 2012, where visitors will have the chance to witness the world premiere of the World of Warcraft®: Mists of Pandaria™ opening cinematic.

Whether you’re a seasoned drafter or new to the game, we’ve taken the time to break down the final installment of the Aftermath TCG block by Cryptozoic for you. Discover the secrets of Uldum, the mysterious Tol'vir, and a load of new Monsters who await you in Aftermath: Tomb of the Forgotten, the latest expansion in the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game.

To commemorate the occasion and the launch of warcraft.megabloks.com, we're unveiling this rare, behind the scenes video with Nick Carpenter as he talks about this heroic partnership.

Immortalize your World of Warcraft character by wearing one of PrintWarcraft.com’s new custom t-shirts. Build your shirt from scratch or choose from 19 pre-set poses, your character’s name, guild name, and expansion logos. Choose from PrintWarcraft assortment of t-shirt styles, including both slim and regular fit for men, and regular and fitted for women in various colors.

The final addition to the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game’s “Aftermath” block, Tomb of the Forgotten, is now on sale in the online Blizzard Store. This new set introduces a new monster race -- the proud and ritualistic Tol’vir -- and three new monster heroes: paladin, priest, and rogue.

We’ve updated the Mists of Pandaria talent page with all of the latest improvements you’ll find when you dive into the upcoming expansion.

At the completion of scheduled server maintenance during the week of June 5, the “Power of the Aspects” spell will grow more powerful, reducing the health and damage dealt of all enemies in the Dragon Soul raid by 25%.

The time has come to heed the call of the barkers for the greatest faire on Azeroth. The game booths will open once more and the most delectable smells and tastes the world has ever known will tantalize the heroes of the Horde and the Alliance alike.

Blizzard Entertainment and Epic Weapons, premiere design studio known for its incredible Frostmourne replica, is proud to present DOOMHAMMER as part of its  museum-quality collection!

We decided that putting head enchants on the various faction vendors wasn't working well with our design intentions. There’s a lot of max-level quest content in World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, and much of it is focused on your reputation with the new factions. I think it's really cool stuff -- worlds away from the old Argent Dawn scourgestone days.

You’ve met the pandaren and learned of their rich and enigmatic history, but the time has come to reveal their mount of choice, the Dragon Turtle.

On May 22, your opportunity to register for the World of Warcraft 2012 Arena Pass will come to an end. Don’t miss this chance to experience the next level of Arena combat on a special realm dedicated to competitive PvP.

We’ve just released an update for the free World of Warcraft Mobile Armory.

In the World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria beta, we’re introducing a new technology that will enable players to meet up and group with other players in under populated areas of the world such as low level zones or areas that other players may have outleveled or moved on from. This technology will allow players to form a group with other players from within a select pool of realms in order to quest just like they normally would while still allowing the social structures of their home realms to remain intact.

The 2012 World of Warcraft Arena Pass has now entered the Rated Phase. All matches now count towards earning exclusive rewards, so get online and play now! Only two weeks remain to register for the Arena Pass; at the end of the Rated Phase teams will be locked and you’ll no longer be able to sign up for the service.

Last week the 2012 World of Warcraft Arena Pass kicked off with the Practice Phase, but it is almost time to really get your game on! Only one week remains in the practice phase, so get in now to brush up on your skills before the Ladder Phase launches on May 9.

During the scheduled server maintenance on the week of April 30, the “Power of the Aspects” spell will grow more powerful, reducing the health and damage dealt of all enemies in the Dragon Soul raid by 20%. This spell will grow progressively stronger over time to reduce the difficulty and make the encounters more accessible.