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  BlizzCon 08: Closing Ceremonies Feature Comedy, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Video Games Live

  October 12, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on BlizzCon 08: Closing Ceremonies Feature Comedy, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Video Games Live Share this BlizzCon 08: Closing Ceremonies Feature Comedy, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Video Games Live

  

  Well, it began two days ago, and it’s already over. Gamers attending this year’s BlizzCon were not only treated to StarCraft II, Wrath of the Lich King, and Diablo III this year, but a slew of developer panels, in-game events, and merchandise made BlizzCon a complete experience. There was even a retro arcade featuring two of my Blizzard titles, Lost Vikings and Rock ‘n’ Roll Racing.

  The closing ceremonies began last night with two comedians, followed by Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain who perfromed a combination of old and new tracks, and finally a special Blizzard edition of Video Games Live with three new segments. Needless to say, there was a lot for music enthusiasts to enjoy at the show.

  Hit the jump for a complete account of the closing ceremonies. (more…)

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  Wrath of the Lich King Collector’s Edition Announced, Includes Soundtrack

  September 15, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 2 Comments Share this Wrath of the Lich King Collector’s Edition Announced, Includes Soundtrack

  

  That’s right, Blizzard has tacked a release date onto their sure-to-be-successful World of Warcraft expansion: November 13, 2008.  In the same announcement, Blizzard also reveals what will be included with the Collector’s Edition, which we’re happy to see includes an official soundtrack featuring 21 “epic tracks” from the game along with some extra bonus tracks.  Also included is a massive art book, an in-game pet, a “behind-the-scenes” DVD, a mouse pad, and even some exclusive trading cards.

  If any of you played the beta, you know that the music is extremely minimalstic and even unsettling at times.  I’m really looking forward to hearing the mastered versions on the official soundtrack, and even more curious about these extra bonus tracks.

  Have you heard any of the music from Wrath of the Lich King?  What do you think of the awesome, 8-minute long main theme that mixes bits from the original WoW in with new material?

  Check out the official press release after the jump. (more…)

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  Blizzard Unleashes Backlog of Soundtracks on iTunes

  September 4, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 1 Comment Share this Blizzard Unleashes Backlog of Soundtracks on iTunes

  

  I can’t tell you how many people have asked where to buy the World of Warcraft: Taverns of Azeroth Original Soundtrack and the StarCraft Original Soundtrack that were available at BlizzCon 2007. I’ve always had to tell them to be patient and to wait for BlizzCon 2008 when Blizzard would surely put the CDs up for sale once again.

  Well, we’re still a month away from BlizzCon 2008, and these fans dying to hear these albums in all their legitamate glory will have to wait no longer.  After posting the Diablo III Main Theme to iTunes earlier this week, Blizzard has opened the flood gates, uploading six full albums to iTunes today. They include StarCraft, Warcraft III, World of Warcraft, World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, World of Warcraft: Taverns of Azeroth, and my favorite of the bunch, Matt Uelmen’s score from Diablo II. I’m personally a fan of physical releases, so hopefully they still have plenty of discs on hand for fans at BlizzCon this year, but this is definitely good news from Blizzard.

  Have you been looking forward to any of these albums? Sick of trying to find the Diablo II Collector’s Edition for the amazing soundtrack to the game?

  [via Destructoid]

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