The best of WoW Insider: August 26

The best of WoW Insider: August 26 - September 1, 2008

by Joystiq Staff { Sep 2nd 2008 at 6:45PM }

Of course, if you know Blizzard at all, you know it doesn't really like the whole concept of "release dates" -- the developers prefer to say they'll release the next WoW expansion "when it's ready." But a bunch of retailers have recently pointed their noses at November 4th (with a November 3rd midnight release, so says the sign from an Australian store above), and if that turns out to be true, it's gonna be a busy Election Day. That story and more, all in these highlights from the last week of WoW Insider.

News

1-60 in 20 minutes
The Recruit-a-Friend program allows level granting, which lets this Paladin level up to 60 in just a few minutes.
Online retailers point towards a November 4th release for Wrath
It means as much as Blizzard wants it to mean (so don't start filling out your vacation forms yet), but retailers think 11/4 is Wrath release day.
Bambi terrorizes Northrend
Critter killers beware -- this time around, Bambi is on the hunt.
New titles for Wrath
Blizzard expands its player title system big time. Want to be a "Grand Master" or an "Ambassador"? Better get started on those achievements.
Raid buffs overhauled for 3.0.2
Huge changes in the Wrath of the Lich King beta for how raids buff and support each other.

Features

Skill Mastery: Arcane Barrage
Our new look at the various skills coming out of the beta examines the spell that might save the Mage class.
Death Knight solos Onyxia
It's been done before, but the new class proves it can down the old dragon, too.
Chilton content to endorse multi-boxing
Blizzard has always been on the fence about multiboxing -- it's never really had a problem with it. But here's the first time it will actually support it.
WoW Machinima: The basics
Our machinima writer posts an in-depth look at how and where to start with making in-game movies.
Know Your Lore: High Overlord Saurfang
The game's biggest badass gets his backstory told.