Blizzard Announce World Of Warcraft: Mists Of Pandaria Expansion Sold 2.7 Million Units In Its First Week On Sale

Blizzard have announced that during its first week, World Of Warcraft: Mists Of Pandaria sold around 2.7 Million Units, this does not include launch figures from Japan. subscriber levels also rose during this period, passing 10 Million. Blizzard have revealed that post launch content for this expansion is already being worked on, but more specific details will be revealed later.

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Blizzard Have Released A Cinematic Trailer For World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

Blizzard have released a new cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, the forth expansion to World Of Warcraft.

Blizzard Announce Mists Of Pandaria, The Forth Expansion To World Of Warcraft, Comes Out 25th September

Blizzard have announced World Of Warcraft: Mists Of Pandaria, the forth expansion to World Of Warcraft, is set to come out at retail and online on 25th September. Mists Of Pandaria is coming out on DVD for Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac for a suggested retail price of $39.99, which is the same price the game will be offered online.

 There is a digital deluxe version of the game for $59.99 that includes the game and:

• World of Warcraft In-Game Mount: Take to the skies of Azeroth astride the mystical Imperial Quilen flying mount.
• World of Warcraft In-Game Pet: Journey across Pandaria with the Lucky Quilen Cub at your side.
• StarCraft® II Battle.net® Portraits: Bring the Horde and Alliance rivalry to the far reaches of the Koprulu sector with exclusive Infested Orc and Night Elf Templar Battle.net portraits.
• Diablo® III Banner Sigil and Accent: Display your status as a hero of Pandaria with the iconic markings of World of Warcraft's newest playable race, the pandaren.

There will be a special Collectors Edition for $79.99 that is exclusive to retail. this edition comes with the game, everything the deluxe edition comes with and:

• Behind-the-Scenes DVD and Blu-Ray: Learn about the creation of Pandaria with this two-disc set featuring over an hour of commentary, insider interviews, and developer roundtables.
• Collector's Edition Soundtrack CD: Experience 20 orchestral pieces from Mists of Pandaria.
• The Art of Mists of Pandaria Book: Explore this 208-page hardcover tome featuring never-before-seen pieces from the expansion, from early concepts to final 3D renderings.
• Chen Stormstout Mouse Pad: Equip your desk with this special-edition mouse pad featuring the legendary pandaren brewmaster.

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Blizzard Announce World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Sold Over 4.7 Million Units In Its First Month On Sale

Blizzard have announced that World of Warcraft: Cataclysm sold more than 4.7 Million copies during its first month on sale. this is a new record for monthly PC Sales, beating another World of Warcraft expansion Wrath of The Lich King.

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that World of Warcraft®: Cataclysm™, the third expansion for the critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), has sold through more than 4.7 million copies as of its first month of release, setting a new record for monthly PC-game sales.*

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm was simultaneously released in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand on December 7, and became available in Korea and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on December 9. With day-one sales topping 3.3 million copies,* World of Warcraft: Cataclysm became the fastest-selling PC game of all time, shattering the previous record, which was held by the second World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King®.

"We created thousands of new quests, introduced new lands to explore, and extensively revamped the game world for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, making it our biggest and most ambitious expansion yet," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We've been floored by the community's response so far, and we'd like to thank them for their continued passion and support forWorld of Warcraft, and for helping Cataclysm reach this incredible milestone."

Prior to the launch of Cataclysm, World of Warcraft's subscriber population had grown to more than 12 million players globally, further strengthening the game's position as the world's most popular subscription-based MMORPG. More information about the new expansion can be found at the official World of Warcraft: Cataclysm website: http://www.blizzard.com/games/cataclysm/.

To keep pace with the continued growth of World of Warcraft as well as development on other Blizzard Entertainment® games, the company is currently hiring for numerous open positions. More information on career opportunities available at Blizzard Entertainment can be found at http://www.blizzard.com/jobs.

*Based on internal company records and reports from key distribution partners. Includes digital distribution.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's track record includes thirteen #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.

World of Warcraft's Subscriber Definition
World of Warcraft® subscribers include individuals who have paid a subscription fee or have an active prepaid card to play World of Warcraft, as well as those who have purchased the game and are within their free month of access. Internet Game Room players who have accessed the game over the last thirty days are also counted as subscribers. The above definition excludes all players under free promotional subscriptions, expired or cancelled subscriptions, and expired prepaid cards. Subscribers in licensees' territories are defined along the same rules.