The World of Warcraft is a strange and savage place: not only is there continually some Orc or Murloc or crazed cult attacking whatever various settlement you choose to spend your time in, but you've also got to deal with patch releases, forum trolls and the occasional crazed developer too! That's why you should be reading WoW.com -- we're your own personal sherpa for the biggest MMO around.

Peep our roundup of ten popular posts from the past week after the break.

Continue reading The best of WoW.com: September 22-29, 2009

The best of WoW.com: September 22-29, 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading The best of WoW.com: September 8-15, 2009

The best of WoW.com: September 8-15, 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

A cataclysmic week over at Joystiq's sister site WoW.com -- Blizzard has trademarked the "Cataclysm" name, but for what, we're not quite sure yet. The next expansion seems likely, though the next-gen MMO needs a name as well, or maybe it's a brand new project. Whatever it is, we'll likely find out at BlizzCon this year -- there's a cataclysm a'comin'.

News

• Hunters discover "new" Worgen pet
  A glitch in the game lets you "tame" a humanoid Wolfman to attack and fight for you. Good times!
• Blizzard files trademark for "Cataclysm"
  A series of trademarks hints that the next WoW expansion might be named Cataclysm.
• Faction changes coming to the World of Warcraft
  Blizzard announces that, sometime in the future, you'll be able to change from Horde to Alliance and vice versa.
• Faction changes Q&A
  A short series of questions and answers about the upcoming faction change mechanic.
• China's gold farming ban not really a ban
  A followup to the "ban on gold farming" in China shows that the legislation isn't quite what we thought it was.

Features

• Guildwatch: Paydirt in the drama mine
  Our weekly column of guild hijinx and achievements has all the drama, downed, and recruiting news you'd ever want.
• The Queue: You are slightly more prepared than you were
  You ask us some questions, and we deliver you some answers.
• Arcane Brilliance: Living Bomb on the patch 3.2 PTR is awesome
  Our Mage blogger is a little excited about upcoming changes to his talents.
• Why won't Blizzard let me change my race?
  You'll be able to change your faction soon, but you still won't be able to change your ingame race.
• Blizzard's Tier 9 preview
  Get a pictoral look at the next series of Tier armor going into the game.

The best of WoW.com: June 30 - July 7, 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Busy week over at WoW Insider -- we've got another patch on the horizon and a whole new set of changes to digest. If it's in the World of Warcraft, we've got news and views about it.

News

• WoW Insider's guide to Patch 3.1
  Everything you need to know about the new patch -- and even some things you don't.
• Patch 3.0.9 to go live this week
  Blizzard puts another set of hotfixes in the mix.
• Best. Bug. Ever.
  A Death Knight's Death Grip can send you on a trip around the world.
• Big changes for Hunters in patch 3.1
  Something we never thought would happen has: Ammunition is out of the game.
• Mana regeneration changing dramatically in 3.1
  Blizzard is flipping the script on regenerating mana in the next patch.

Features

• The Queue: Legendaries are for suckers
  Forget purple -- orange is the new awesome.
• Wrath 101: Darkmoon cards
  A look at the new decks in Wrath.
• The OverAchiever: 100 Mounts Achievements
  Our brand new achievements column will help you get all the mounts you can handle, including the Albino Drake above.
  
• Ready Check: Preparing for Ulduar
  What to do when you're expecting... a new raid.
• Totem Talk: 3.1 shocks and awes Shamans
  

The best of WoW Insider: February 3-10, 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

The World of Warcraft is hoppin' yet again -- patch 3.0.2, a.k.a. "Echoes of Doom" is out on the live realms, and everyone is revelling in the new talents, the new Inscription profession, and the new endgame, which is easier and more lucrative than ever. And Hallow's End has begun as well, bringing players of all kinds out to the Scarlet Monastery's Graveyard, where the Headless Horseman holiday raid boss calls home. Yes, times are good in Azeroth, but what's that in the Autumn air? A cold wind is about to blow in from the North...

News

• Essential addons for patch 3.0.2
  There are a lot of changes in this patch, but the first thing to do is get your UI back up to speed.
• 3.0.2 patch notes
  Direct from Blizzard, 3.0.2 has all of the updates to the game before the second expansion goes live.
• Ret to be nerfed "to the ground"
  That was a joke, but seriously: Pallies are next for the nerf bat.
• Raiding has never been easier than in 3.0.2
  Right before we all head to Northrend, Blizzard gave players a break on the Burning Crusade endgame.
• Don't Panic: Frequently asked questions in 3.0.2
  Confused and perhaps even frightened by all the newness in the game? We've got you covered.

Features

• WoW Insider's guide to Hallow's End 2008
  Hallow's End (Azeroth's version of Halloween) is live on the realms, and here's your guide to doing everything -- no trick.
• Patch 3.0.2 guide to exotic pets
  Hunters get a slew of new companions -- find out which one's right for you.
• A brief introduction to glyphs
  Every character gets a set of new upgrades to their spells, provided by inscribers. Here's how it all works.
• Patch 3.0.2 talent guides
  Your talent points got refunded and you have no idea what to spec? Let our class columnists give you the lowdown on all the new talents.
• Apprentice Scribe: An Inscription FAQ
  Inks and parchments and what you can do with the game's new profession.

The best of WoW Insider: October 14-21, 2008 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

DS Daily: FPS originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading New Metroid Prime Hunters statue surfaces

New Metroid Prime Hunters statue surfaces originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Bounty hunters battle down under originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

First Metroid Prime Hunters statue revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Continue reading Buy MP Hunters, get Rumble Pak fo' free

Buy MP Hunters, get Rumble Pak fo' free originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 May 2006 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

If you're one of the folk that purchased Metroid Prime Pinball, you've no doubt been playing Metroid Prime Hunters all this time with your free Rumble Pak as it realistically vibrated the echo of missile damage through the handheld, then your fingertips, and finally on into your brain. You could've also purchased the GBA slot-fitting add-on direct from Nintendo, or at a more expensive price, through importer Lik-Sang, to experience the tremors of gameplay. Or, if you're one of the dozens of people on the globe who've yet to acquire Metroid Prime Hunters, you could finally pick up the bounty-hunting simulation and get the accessory for free as it's now included in copies of the game, yet only while supplies last. No word yet on if the bundle will be available for those in Europe.

Metroid Prime Hunters includes free Rumble Pak originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 May 2006 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

• MPH stat images
  

• Displaying your Hunter's License

Hunter's License on Google personal page originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

For all you forum-frequenters out there, DS Fanboy reader Will (and we assume he is also a genius, because those are the types of people who read our site) has dropped an interesting link into our tip jar that allows Metroid Prime Hunters players to create an image for use in forums or on their webspace. The image updates every two hours and is perfect for forum signatures, compacting key information in regards to your WiFi experience into one handy little place for all to laugh marvel at. Props should be directed to KAAOSA at the Official Nintendo Nsider Forums for creating this awesome little utility.

See also: Displaying your Hunter's license

[Thanks Will!]

MP Hunters stat images originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Displaying your Hunter's License originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

G4TV has a video preview of the upcoming Metroid Prime Hunters, showcasing some of the other bounty hunters in the game, along with revealing a certain boss that Samus engages during her travels. While it's light on the content in regards to what's actually in the game (GASP!), all of the juicy multiplayer footage and cinematics should be enough to motivate you to head on over and check out the video. 

It's almost here; who else is preparing to slam on some chumps? Which bounty hunter are you most looking forward to try?

[Thanks dragonjoe!]

Metroid Prime Hunters video preview originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.