The Armory, our online database of the characters, guilds, and items of World of Warcraft, has received upgrades to its design and functionality with the release of Wrath of the Lich King.

• Achievements and Statistics: Player achievements and statistics are now viewable on Armory character profiles. These new pages are designed to appear and function much like their corresponding interface in-game, with additional functionality such as being able to compare up to four characters across all realms.
• Armory Design Changes: The Armory has been updated with a sleek new look, logins that persist for two weeks, the ability to bookmark multiple character profiles, a news feed on the front page, and more.

DreamHack Winter is back, and Blizzard Entertainment will be there! We've partnered with TeliaSonera to give this year's attendees a chance to play Blizzard's upcoming StarCraft II and the recently released World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King.

You'll find us next to the DreamArena, where Blizzard representatives will be on hand to answer questions, chat with players, and demonstrate the games. We'll also be running several contests featuring great prizes, including the Lich King's legendary sword Frostmourne -- though don't be surprised if Arthas himself shows up to try to stop you from winning.

This year's DreamHack Winter takes place from 27 to 30 November at Elmia in Jönköping, Sweden. For more information on the event, visit the DreamHack website. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our latest addition to our World of Warcraft wallpapers section is another offering taken from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. You can adorn your desktop with this mighty troll warrior, her axe raised and ready to strike!

Head over to the Upper Deck Entertainment website now to learn more about the game, see more art, or even download some demo decks.

Blizzard Entertainment today announced that World of Warcraft's second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, has sold more than 2.8 million copies in its first 24 hours of availability, making it the fastest-selling PC game of all time. This eclipses the previous record of nearly 2.4 million copies sold in 24 hours, set in January 2007 by Blizzard's first World of Warcraft expansion, The Burning Crusade. To learn more, click here.

Pimp My UI
Episode 80 of PMUI is here and random mods is what it is all about this week. There are mods for monitoring stuff, changing stuff and organizing stuff, so be sure to give it a read. PMUI also offers titbits and handy info about things such as LUA, macros, noteworthy UI news and of course the featured UI of the week.

This week on the WoW Europe forums:
Newcomers, or people who have trouble picking a class to play, should take a look at this guide that has been created for those looking for the 'better' or the ‘most fun' class to play.

Having trouble with mounting in Northrend? If yes, then take a look at this thread.

This excellent guide compilation is near invaluable for newcomers to the Death Knight class.

If you are thinking of trying out healing for a change, but not sure where to begin, then this guide should prove itself handy.

Some of you may have seen some of the cool in-game stuff you can get with the WoW TCG, but if you are looking for a complete overview all the TCG items and what they do, then read this thread.

This is a simple question really; what is the funniest way you died in WoW?

Give this thread a glance if you are looking for some PvP tips and basics for your Death Knight.

And last we have something for the Roleplayers among us; What race do you enjoy the most when you RP?

"What could you hope to accomplish, to storm brazenly into my domain? To employ MAGIC? Against ME?"

Have a magnificent week everybody! :)

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“Oh yes, quite divine..” Milandira took another nibble of the slow-roasted honey bread, liberally coated with warm Alterac Swiss. The combination of tastes warmed the inside of her mouth and danced across her palate like a troupe of rowdy gnomes.

The room was packed full of guests, with waiters and waitresses moving nimbly between elbows and gesturing hands to deliver rounds of dainty cheeses, fondues, breads and glasses full to the brim of local and imported vintages.

“You must try this one,” her best friend and close companion insisted, deftly picking two slices of melon off the nearest tray and handing one to her. “Go on, darling, what do you think?”

“Salanu, honestly, I've hardly had time to swallow!” Silks swirled as Milandira brought her glass up to her lips and drained it before eyeing the melon. “This doesn't look like cheese.”

“Finest Stormwind Brie, melted and poured into a groove in the melon. Absolutely delicious, you must try it.”

The melon disappeared between ruby lips and there was silence for a moment before the moan of appreciation.

“Oh my goodness they really have outdone themselves this time. I must compliment the chef.”

Salanu smiled victoriously and raised her own glass in a toast. The two women stood silently for a moment, savouring the tastes as the noise from the crowd around them grew slowly more boisterous.

“Oh my dear, you'll never guess,” Milandira started, a sudden frown on her face. “I had this terrible experience just the other night near Southshore. I was minding my own business, picking flowers, and this terrible orc rogue just came out of nowhere. I didn't stand a chance. It was all over before I could do the slightest thing. Not a thing! Honestly, it's as if..”

“Oh darling, really,” Salanu sighed with disappointment. “How many times do I have to tell you. It's the other kind of wine..”

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Fan Sites:
WorldofWar.net is holding a competition, have reviewed Bradygames' Official Wrath Strategy Guide and is also looking for more bloggers!

WoWJuJu.com has an article up about the new WoW TV commercials.

WoWi.dk reports that a new Danish community has formed on The Sha'tar realm.

Other News:
Blizzcore.com is housing a unique contest to win a Spectral Tiger!

Thirteen1.com is bringing a massive edition of quality games, interviews and giveaways including a massive 10 page Wrath of the Lich King special!

World of ComicCraft:
I've been promoted!

Gnome the elder...

So what happened to Trevor?

Friday Thread:
This week's Friday thread brings us some of the wonderful entertainment of Monty Python!

"So come then, you heroes! Come in all your power and glory! For in the final hour, all must serve the one... true... king."

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Pimp My UI
Episode 79 of PMUI is here, and this week it should be of particular interest to Death Knights... The Mod subject of the week is Death Knight Addons! Besides this, you can find a very interesting news bit about why WoWACE has returned to being a pure developer community. Also, don't miss out of the Macro of the week and the UI of the week.

This week, on the WoW-EU forums:
Speaking of Death Knights, we have plenty of new guides and resource compilations for you this week:

• Torael of Emeriss have posted a nice thread for newcomers to the class: Death Knight for Beginners.
• Sardis of Quel'Thalas has created a Death Knight FAQ.
• Kenon of The Sha'tar has written a compendium on Death Knight DPS.
• Alburto of Frostmane has made a compilation of Death Knight Guides and Resources.
• Asuzu of Magtheridon has posted some useful Death Knight links.

We also have quite a bit of new things of interest for Tanks this week:

• Nicki of Silvermoon has pas posted some general tanking guidelines.
• Wroar of Dragonblight has written a guide for Protection Warriors.
• Sophistie of Kirin Tor has made a compendium on Tanking items and miscellaneous.
• Droih of Ragnaros created a list of WotLK Tank Gear.

Guides and compilations seems to be the main thing this week, so here are some more of those:

• Paia of The Venture Co has written a guide on how to be useful in Battlegrounds.
• Hiccup of Zenedar has made a guide on how to play the most mysterious of the healers of azeroth: The Bandage Rogues.
• Robbinhorde of Terenas has posted a table with the purpose of making it easier to create Night Elf & Blood Elf names.
• Ailor of Twilight's Hammer has created a nice list of the various profession boosts you can get from each profession.
• Pyschotaz of Scarshield Legion has written a historical approach to lore.
• Feratlan of Bronzebeard has posted this informative thread for newcomers about looting while being in a group.

Not everything this week is about guides though... here you can post your Healing UI.

Achievement points or nerd points? How many do you have?

Nex of Moonglade must have had an encounter with a muse, because he has written this nice Ode to WotLK. It is assumed that Nex is a fan of Edgar Allan Poe.

And last but not least; check out the amazing LEGO Booty Bay.

"Fools...Kill the one in the dress!"

Have a glorious week everybody!

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