Joystiq

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.