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The best of WoW.com: July 21-28, 2009

Mike Schramm — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:30:00 EST

Filed under: RPGs, Meta (about Joystiq), MMO

Yes, Virginia, there's going to be a WoW movie. And no one's more excited than the folks over at WoW.com, Joystiq's sister site and your home for all things found in Azeroth. Here's our 10 most popular post from the past week, including some news from both Sam Raimi and the awesome Bruce Campbell about the movie we now can't wait to see.

News

Sam Raimi to direct the WoW movie
Yup, the man who directed Evil Dead and Spiderman will be taking us on a cinematic tour of Azeroth.
Bruce Campbell and Metzen on the movie at Comic-Con
And if Sam Raimi is there, then you know Bruce Campbell can't be far behind. Gimme some sugar, baby.
Hunter Q&A released
Blizzard talks about all things Hunters, including a few hints at what we'll hear from BlizzCon.
Dwarf levels solely by exploring, gains World Explorer at level 17
This guy conquered the world before he could even get a mount to ride.
WoW.com's Guide to patch 3.2
The next patch is right around the corner -- here's your review on what's in it.

Features

World of WarCrafts: My Lich King Pony
Our weekly column spotlighting crafts from around the community shows off a kids toy that's been... Scourged.
The Light and How to Swing It: Five things every Paladin must do.
Got a Plate-wearing healer? Here's what you've got to do with them.
Insider Trader: Woodworking in the expansion?
"Woodworking" has long been rumored as a new profession in the game, and IT examines how it might be implemented.
What do you expect from a WoW movie?
We ask our readers just want they want to see in a movie about the World of Warcraft.
More ideas for player housing
Custom places for players in-game is an idea that's been around for a while, but here's a few new takes on it.

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Comic-Con 2009: A real-life Flynn's Arcade

Kevin Kelly — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:30:00 EST

One of the most buzzed about things at the San Diego Comic-Con this year was the viral Flynn's Arcade that Disney created to plug the upcoming Tron: Legacy. In the teaser trailer they showed at the Con, Flynn's son (Garrett Hedlund) revisits his father's now-dusty and cobwebbed arcade, and steps up to the actual Tron arcade game from the 1980s. In the world of Tron: Legacy, Flynn actually went on to create to Tron game, and several others, before disappearing. He hasn't been seen for the past 20 years.

Of course, that's where the computer world comes in. At Flynn's Arcade, they replicated the teaser, complete with neon signs for all the the games Flynn created (covered in dust and faux cobwebs, natch), and a Tron cabinet standing by itself on the back wall. After allowing about 10 minutes of open play on dozens of arcade machines, the lights flicker, there's an electrical surge, and ... the entire Tron cabinet swings away from the wall revealing a dark tunnel beyond.

Inside there were plasma screens showing off light cycle generation 2 sketches, and ... a complete cycle itself around the corner. Head on after the break for some videos from the event (that include said cycle), and you can check out the gallery of images below.

Gallery: Comic-Con 2009: Flynn's Arcade

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Comic-Con 2009: A real-life Flynn's Arcade originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sega reveals Comic-Con 2009 lineup; Iron Man 2 making first appearance

Alexander Sliwinski — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:30:00 EST

Sega has confirmed its Comic-Con 2009 lineup, which will see the first appearance of Iron Man 2. Hopefully, the new title, being developed internally by Sega, will avoid the first's 45 Metacritic score.

Beyond that, the company plans to show off Planet 51, Bayonetta and Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing. The booth number is 5229 and San Diego Comic-Con takes place next week, July 23-26. Don't be shocked by all the game companies in attendance.

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LucasArts: 'Several world exclusive announcements' at Comic-Con

Jem Alexander — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:30:00 EST

LucasArts has re-entered our hearts this week thanks to the company's Monkey Island and retro shenanigans. In fact, we'd almost completely forgotten that it created all those Star Wars games. But it has -- with one very special upcoming title in the works. Star Wars: The Old Republic may not be the only Star Wars title in production though, if a recent announcement email regarding the company's San Diego Comic-Con schedule is to be believed.

The email states that "there will be several world exclusive announcements at the Star Wars Spectacular keynote." Whether these are new game announcements or something new regarding The Old Republic, we've no idea, but we'll definitely be in attendance to see what's on offer. Best case scenario? Special edition remakes -- Secret of Monkey Island style -- of X-Wing and TIE Fighter. Do want.

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Download free Monster Hunter Freedom Unite quests at Comic-Con

Randy Nelson — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EST

Capcom is issuing a call to all PSP-owning monster hunters, revealing that, if they bring their system and copy of Monster Hunter Freedom Unite to next week's San Diego Comic-Con, they'll be able to download eight free quests for the game. The company cautions those planning to do so that only six quests will fit on a memory stick (no file sizes are given), so you'd best bring a second MS Duo along just to be safe.

Four of the eight quests are said to be geared toward beginner-level players; the other eight are intended for Monster Hunter vets. Capcom has remarked that these freebies will serve as a taste of what's to come from the game's upcoming DLC, which will hit the PS Store every Friday through the end of 2009. (DLC quests for the game first became available earlier this month.)

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Lost Planet 2 playable, giant salamander plushies winnable at Comic-Con

Randy Nelson — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:30:00 EST

Capcom is bringing playable Lost Planet 2 to San Diego Comic-Con. According to a post on Capcom Unity, the demo will allow four players to team up and (attempt to) take down one of the game's bosses, a giant salamander. Hey, that sounds like the same demo we played at E3!

Thing is, we didn't get the chance to win a much cuter, giant plush version of the beast after slaying it. Comic-Con attendees will get one, though, by way of a raffle, the tickets to which will be handed out to everyone who plays the game. Up for grabs are an unknown number of 18" and 3-foot long cute-ifications of the boss monster. Capcom is also giving away one of the 3-footers via its blog for those who can't attend the big show. Details on that are in the original post.

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Become a Shirt Zombie with this Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles shirt

JC Fletcher — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EST

The promotional Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles shirts Capcom printed up for Comic-Con (which takes place from July 23-26) have their own dark side: specifically, the inside. The shirts look nice enough when worn normally: a "let your darkside out" slogan adorns the front amid zombie silhouettes, and the game's logo occupies the back.

But the inside of each shirt has a special graphic printed upside-down, so that when you flip the shirt over your head, you become a zombie. This is the most amazing advance in swag technology we've seen in years. If you want one (and you do, because wow), you'll have to visit Capcom's special Darkside Chronicles demo area at Comic-Con and try out the co-op mode.

Gallery: Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Wii)

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Game publishers continue takeover of San Diego Comic-Con

JC Fletcher — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:30:00 EST

Big Download reports that many game publishers, including 2K, Konami, NCSoft, Ubisoft, and more, will be exhibiting at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, continuing the trend of game content at the event. We're interested in seeing how the growing game publisher turnout will affect Comic-Con. The convention is already dominated by giant media companies, but, well, game publishers like Activision really like having giant, flashy showings at conventions. Seriously, Comic-Con, if you let these companies get comfortable, they will take over. Pretty soon, the Guitar Hero games will outnumber the furry cosplayers.

To look at it from a more positive perspective, if you're going to Comic-Con, you're going to get to play some free video games. Also, we hope you got your tickets, because they're sold out. We've pulled every game publisher we could find in the exhibitors list, and listed them for you after the break. The Pokémon Company is on the list only because Nintendo wasn't, and there's a chance the Pokémon booth will have games and not just merchandise.

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NYCC 09: Bethesda developing iPhone title

Jem Alexander — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:45:00 EST

In the closest thing you'll find to a Megaton announcement at New York Comic Con, Fallout 3 executive producer Todd Howard has confirmed during a panel at the show that Bethesda is now working on an iPhone game. News of this comes from Newsweek corespondent N'Gai Croal's twitter feed (we heard it, too -- sitting in the audience!) and includes no other details. That's because there weren't any.

Whether the game is Fallout-related, Oblivion-related or something completely new, we're intrigued to find out. Who knows, maybe it's that ill-fated Oblivion PSP title that never made it to market. Check back later for our full report on the Todd Howard and Ken Levine panel at Comic Con.

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