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New Poll - Deathwing @ 3:37:45 EDT Within a year, Blizzard will release its first console game in over a decade. Starcraft; GHost is promised to be available for XBox, Gamecube and Playstation 2... but there's no plans and no word that there'll ever be plans, for a PC Release. So now, over a year down the track since its initial announcement, how many people who're reading this, and fans of the original game, so have a console to play this pseudo sequel? Cast your vote! |
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Poll Results - Deathwing @ 3:32:58 EDT It's a new week, time for a new poll. Without the delay, here's the results to the current one:
Well, it looks like the campaign is certainly worth designing! This is perhaps the most definite answer we've had for a question in the last year... In fact, given that 10% of people said that they didn't have the Frozen Throne previously... it looks like 100% of players want the bonus campaign. We hope Blizzard releases it soon! | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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IGN Previews Starcraft: Ghost - Deathwing @ 3:01:33 EDT The guys over at IGN has written a nice two page preview of Starcraft Ghost. So what's news?
Read more here. Remember, there's also plenty of new screenshots available. |
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Map of the Week: Ziggurat Race - Deathwing @ 3:49:06 EDT This week, we award our weekly map to the one that has the most original concept. This is a great scenario to try at a Lan Party, when you wish to take a break from the traditional... and do something else... that's still Warcraft 3.In Ziggurat Race, players must race up to the ziggurat, along the way, they'll have to bypass traps, destroy impeding neutrals and possibly each other. Sounds cool? Download it here. For a scenario? Be sure to send it in. |
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WoW Screenshot Mania - Deathwing @ 5:56:54 EDT Chib has sent word that the guys at 4Gamer have got hold of tons of WoW Screenshots. Yes... three whole pages, featuring around 50 of them! Be sure to give it a look: Got a question? Want to discuss it? Visit the thread. |
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Mana Flare Bug - Deathwing @ 5:04:46 EDT Recently, a new bug in Frozen Throne has surfaced. In a hero is hit by Mana Flare while in the process of channelling a spell, he'll be able to walk around while keeping the spell in effect! For Night Elf Players... till the bug is fixed.. be careful when using Faeries Dragons on heroes such as a high level Beastmaster. Read more here. |
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New Frozen Throne Walkthrough: Undead 4 - Deathwing @ 4:51:55 EDT Today, we present a walkthrough for the fourth chapter of the Undead Campaign. Things heat up (or freeze over) as you land in Northrend. being a water mission with the Naga as you're opponent, it's needless to say that you're at a slight disadvantage.How do you destroy an enemy that constant rebuilds with limitted supply? What sort of undead ship is most worth their money? How can you best defend your base and when can you spare forces to complete the side quest? Oh, and can you find the Penguin King? Find out: We'll have more additions up soon. |
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Korean WoW Screenshot - Deathwing @ 4:14:45 EDT The Korean Website, Gamemeca, has published a screenshot of the Korean version of Would of Warcraft. Despite the fact that you may not understand what's been said, it's probably worth a look. Source: War3.com |
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New Fan Art - Deathwing @ 3:55:50 EDT Today, we've put together two great sketches from R. Galati. Now you can see more of the Warcraft world, be sure to take a look: Got powerful art? Be sure to send it in. |
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New Strategy: Michanical Critters - Deathwing @ 3:55:58 EDT Nightmyre has compiled a guide on how to maximize the use of the Mechanical Critter. While these guys as dimwitted and slow, they're not too bad for a mere 50 gold. If you haven't used them in a game before, be sure to give this a read: Got a strategy? Be sure to send it in. |
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New Poll - Deathwing @ 4:11:24 EDT When was it that Blizzard initially planned to release the second part of the Orc Bonus Campaign that came with the Frozen Throne? I think it was last month... and a lot of people have been asking about it. But is there any need for Blizzard to hurry? Or should they concentrate on balance patches? How much do you want to see the rest of the campaign? Be sure to vote. |
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Poll Results - Deathwing @ 3:50:48 EDT It's the start of a new week, time for a new poll. Here are the results to the current one:
Interesting... looks like the Archmage is still the number one choice. With he's ability to fast expand, and powerful AOE and summons as powerful as knights, he's certainly versatile. The Far Seer and the Death Knight came distant second and third... and interestingly enough, the far overpowered Beastmaster was left at fourth place. I guess a lot of people just haven't got used to using neutrals. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WorldofWar.de Screenshots - Deathwing @ 3:29:28 EDT WorldofWarcraft.de has recently gotten a hold of some screenshots.. Be sure to go take a look, just in case someone asks them to take it down. |
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How Big is that World Tree - Deathwing @ 1:57:00 EDT So, everyone's who's played Warcraft 3 knows that the WOrld Tree is pretty large... considering that all you see is its the trunk in the final scenario. But just how large is this tree? World of Warcraft provides the answer. Curious? Check it here. |
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Map of the Week: Deep Blue Sea - Deathwing @ 4:05:03 EDT No.. not quite the movie, this one's actually good! In this week's Map, we have a melee with a twist.
Download it here. Got a scenario? Be sure to send it in! |
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Blackthorne for GBA - Spider @ 0:30:19 EDT If you enjoyed Blackthorne for the PC when it was released oh so many years ago, you can now relive that experience by grabbing a copy for the Game Boy Advance. |
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Diablo: Legacy of Blood - Spider @ 0:26:49 EDT I'm sure you've all heard of the novels relating to the Blizzard universes. Pocket Books has released the entire first chapter of Diablo: Legacy of Blood online. If you haven't yet read any of the novels yet, we suggest you start by reading this one. |
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Bonus Map - Spider @ 22:01:53 EDT New bonus map called Hellfire has been released, be sure to download it here. Discuss the new map on our forums and give a thanks to MagnaMothy88 for the news. |
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New Strategy: Orc General Tips - Deathwing @ 4:57:29 EDT Nightmyre has sent over a compilation of Orc Strategies for your 1vs1 match. These are outlines of the many viable tactics an Orc Player can use, from the Gruntapult to Mass Beserkers. Find out what works, what doesn't, and what they involve. This is a great survey of the Orc Race... and a highly recommended read: A talented Warcraft 3 Player? Be sure to send us your guide! |
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New Screenshots from Gamespot! - Spider @ 22:28:33 EDT Well, this is something we haven't seen in quite some time. StarCraft: Ghost screenshots have been released on Gamespot. They depict a variety of interesting areas. They are definately worth checking out. From what we hear, Blizzard is expected to release high resolution pictures of SC:G, so stay tuned. Thanks to Slick_Gecko for the update! |
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World of Warcraft Cities - Deathwing @ 3:44:20 EDT Blizzard has release yet more information on World of Warcraft. This time, we have a complete updated listing on many of the cities that'll be featured in the game.
Find out more here. |
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Non-Disclosure Agreement in WoW Beta - Deathwing @ 4:02:09 EDT If one read the recent WOW FAQ carefully, one would notice the following statement:
So what does the NDA actually mean? Well basically, every beta tester will have to sign an agreement saying that they'll not release any information about the pre-please version of WOW. 2extreme21 decided to get some details:
And yes, by Federal Law, signing a NDA requires you to be over 18, so lets hope you're that age by the time the beta hits. More information? Click here. |
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Cheap Starcraft - Deathwing @ 3:49:30 EDT So, lost your Starcraft CD is the.. oh past 5 years since its release? Or never had a chance to try this great game? ReptalioN reports that if you live in the USA, Target is selling the game for $2.48... not a bad deal. |
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FAQs updated - Spider @ 23:56:43 EDT Blizzard has updated their entire section of FAQs for World of WarCraft. Be sure to check it out; it contains a lot of new and interesting information. After you give it a read, discuss it on our forums! |
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Undead Mission 3 Walkthrough - Deathwing @ 3:52:50 EDT The third mission of the undead is perhaps that one that requires greatest originality... for after all, all you can get are Acolytes, Banshees and Ghouls. Which such a limited assortment of troops, how can you defeat two separate enemies, attacking you from both sides?How best do you use your banshees, what should you and what shouldn't you possess? Without any possible siege, how to defeat an enemy that rebuilds constantly? Is it worth it to hire mercenaries, and if so, which ones? Find out! We'll have more updates for you soon! |
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New Poll - Deathwing @ 4:20:23 EDT This week is the final week if our series to determine the top hero. All your favorite heroes from previous weeks a back.. so what will it be? The Archmage? The Death Knight? The Beast Master and Far Seer with their summons? Vote today! |
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Poll Results - Deathwing @ 4:12:40 EDT With the start of a new week, it's time for a new poll. So, let's take a look at the our results to the current one:
Well, that's interesting... the Beast master took first place without too much trouble. Indeed, more Night Elves get this guy than any of their own heroes. The Bear and the Hawk are the most powerful summons in the game, one to kill the heroes, the other Tier 3... nasty! Dark Ranger was second with silence... while the Pit Lord, well, let's just say he's big and fat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Map of the Week: MountainWarriors - Deathwing @ 3:00:44 EDT It's time for that weekly dose of Warcraft 3 Map Goodness. This time, we got an epic RPG that's a worthy download for any hardcore RPG fanatic. Mountain Warriors allows up to 4 players to team up together and well... fight Diablo style. Great for the Lan Pary. Interested? Download it here. If you've gto a cool scenario, be sure to sent it! |
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New Fan Art - Deathwing @ 3:58:55 EDT Today, we've got more great art for you. This time, there's two more sketches, take a look: Remember, if you got art, send it in. We have hundreds more in our archive. |
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2 New Screenshots - Spider @ 22:21:27 EDT Blizzard has released two new screenshots of World of WarCraft. This time its of the Orcish Horde! Be sure to give us your thoughts in our forums. |
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WoW Comic - Spider @ 22:17:38 EDT GUComics recently posted an amusing comic about the Undead in World of WarCraft.
Be sure to give it a read! |
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New Custom Skin - Deathwing @ 3:50:39 EDT Rith has sent over a new skin to Infoceptor, this one converts Lord Garithos to an undead version, for all those who want to write a campaign that follows up on the guys exploits within the Forsaken. Be sure to check it out: Got a custom? Send it here. |
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New Art - Deathwing @ 5:01:13 EDT R. Galati has sent over two new pieces of art for you to enjoy. Hand drawn, and well made, these are worth a look: For more cool eye candy, check out the Fan Art Gallery. A talented artist yourself? Send in your work. |
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Emergency Maintenance! - Spider @ 20:54:31 EDT Battle.net has posted that they will be performing maintenance on their servers for a few hours within the next day or so.
No word as to what the emergency is...we'll let you know if/when we find out. |
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New Skin: Demonic Bloodmage - Deathwing @ 4:14:15 EDT Rith has sent over a new skin for all you map makers out there. This one is designed for the Blood Mage, and converts it into quite a demonic figure. The custom is available in .blp format, and includes brief instructions on its installation: Got a custom, skin or otherwise? Be sure to send it in. |
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World Cyber Games 2003! - Spider @ 20:59:18 EDT Blizzard had it's top players from StarCraft and WarCraft III compete in this event, and they even took pictures and documented the entire event!
Congratulations to all the winners! Be sure to check out Blizzard's report of the event to get all the details. |
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New Tournament Rank reached! - Spider @ 20:26:41 EDT zA.PhaTe has earned one of the highest ranks ever on Battle.net. He now holds the Archimode Icon, which requires 500 tournament wins to unlock.
Congratulations zA.PhaTe! |
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Another War3 Moview Parody - Deathwing @ 4:59:54 EDT Zaibatsu has written up a movie parody of Warcraft 3, this time on the development of the latest patch. if you're in for a smile, then check it out. |
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New Walkthrough: Undead Mission 2 - Deathwing @ 4:27:15 EDT Undead are never the best at preserving their forces, with ghouls having so few hp and so little amor... and yet, that's what you've got to do in the second mission of the undead campaign.Faced with spawning enemy troops every few minutes, doom guards, various Dread Lords and an uber abominations with a few thousand hit points, what do you do? Turn to our walkthrough of course! Check it out! |
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Night Elf Website Updated! - Frostbyte @ 4:12:44 EDT Mojo's page has been updated and is for all the Night Elf lovers out there. Some good stuff for people new to Warcraft III:Frozen Throne or trying to improve their game. Interested, give it a read, or if you want to discuss it go here. |
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New Fan Art - Deathwing @ 3:47:22 EDT We've got more art for you to get through the slow news days.. so here they are!
As always, the art that's published must be of high quality, and so are definitely worth a look. A talented artist yourself? Be sure to send in your work! |
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New Poll - Deathwing @ 5:24:57 EDT This week, we finished up our round of heroes with the neutral heroes. Now that people have had a chance to try them it, lets decide which ones are the most useful. Is it the Beast Master, who's almost become a necessity for the Night Race? Or the Dark Ranger? Capable to destroy hero abilities in a flash, and provide free health pots for your Death Knight? Or how about the Naga, the Pitlord, or that fluffy Panda? |
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Blizzard Released Bonus Map - Deathwing @ 5:22:03 EDT Blizzard has released a bonus map for Warcraft 3. This one is Forzen Tundra. If you're interested in another melee map, find it here. The Map may be available for Ladder play in the next patch. |
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Poll Results - Deathwing @ 5:10:27 EDT With the start of a new week, it's time for a new poll. So without delay, here's the results of the current one:
Well, what a tie we have! In the end, there is only a single vote separating the Warden and the Demon Hunter! Granted... half of Night Elf users don't use Night Elf heroes, it's still quite interesting. The Priestess of the Moon got the axe this time, with the new Cold and Dark arrows, Flaming Arrows are no longer a cool fashion accessory. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Map of the Week: Volcanic Island - Deathwing @ 3:58:31 EDT It's that time of week, and we've got another map for your pleasure. This time, it's a melee map, designed with detail and precision in mind. Volcanic Island is a map where three teams of up to three players can battle it out in a massive team free for all. Great for games with your online, or offline friends. Got a scenario? Be sure to send it in. |
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8 New Wow Screenshots - Deathwing @ 3:32:54 EDT Blizzard has released 8 New Screenshots of World of Warcraft for your viewing pleasure. These show off the game's capability to render huge interior areas, such as those featured within cathedrals and palaces. Check them out here. |
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Undead Mission 1: Walkthrough - Deathwing @ 5:37:18 EDT Ah, we're finally up to the undead campaign, here's where things get really difficult, but also interesting as well. It's only the first level, and your micro and parallel processing skills will be tested to the max. Controlling no less than three separate forces, each with a very limited variety of troops, your changed with letting no more than 20 villagers escape. With clumsy abominations on ose side, and no fighting units better than ghouls on the others, this is not going to be easy. Why force do you use to take out the human villages? Which forces to you on patrol? And when you do attack, who do you stop those Paladins, especially when you need to fight all three at once? Find out in out walkthrough! Be sure to give it a read. |
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New World of Warcraft Map - Deathwing @ 5:10:15 EDT Blizzard has released a full blown color image of the World of Warcraft Map today. Though it's layout will be familiar to most of us who've followed Warcraft 3, the simple fact that it looks cool should enough for you go see it. One feature of note however, is that Northrend is missing? Does this mean that the continent won't be featured in World of Warcraft? Discuss here. |
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Vivendi Merges with NBC - Deathwing @ 4:31:13 EDT The word is final. Directly from Yahoo:
What does thie mean for Blizzard, who's parent company is VIvendi? Well, some good, some bad. Perhaps we'll see more Blizzard games advertised on cable TV, or in the worst case (though it is very unlikely), we might see Blizzard making games from movies. Find out more here. |
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Two more 1500 Icons - Frostbyte @ 23:15:31 EDT Two more players have accomplished getting the 1500 icon. They are LoGoN_LoVeSong and AbandonAllHope. LoGoN_LoVeSong received the Sylvanas icon on Kalimdor and AbandonAllHope received the Illidan Icon on Northerend. Congratulations to both players. |
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Vivendi to Merge with NBC? - Deathwing @ 2:58:41 EDT For those of you who don't know, Vivendi is the current owner of Blizzard, who's had some money problems over the past few years. In an attempt to improve its financial status, Yahoo reports that Vivendi is securing a deal with TV Network, NBC. Find out more here. Kudos to Dudey for the news. |
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News Archive Back Online - Deathwing @ 2:50:42 EDT It has certainly been a while, and we do apologize for the delay. The Infoceptor news archive should now be back online, featuring all of the news and content Infoceptor has released since May 2000... over 3 years ago. Feeling nostalgic? Read the earliest entries... yes this was before the forums were online. Feel free to discuss it here. |
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Forum Highlights - Deathwing @ 5:38:57 EDT It's a slow news day, so here's some interesting threads for you to browse: If you're bored, take a look. |
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