We have some exciting news to share with the worlds most skilled Arena System combatants. This years regional World of Warcraft Arena Tournaments will feature two sets of qualification rounds played out on special tournament realms in each region. These rounds will culminate in live regional and world finals events, with a mooncloth bags worth of cash up for grabs…to the tune of a total prize package of more than $200,000.

If you have (or are able to form) a formidable 3v3 Arena team, and youre not allergic to cash, then we recommend you check out the full announcement (http://www.blizzard.com/press/080214.shtml) and FAQ (http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/pvp/tournament/faq.xml) for further details.

The 2.4 PTR's have been brought down for server maintenance and are currently offline, we will update you as soon as they are back up. Thank you for your patience during this time.

The environments section of the World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King website has been updated with new information about the lush, primordial mountains of the Grizzly Hills, one of the many new regions you will be able to explore in the upcoming expansion. The update also includes a fly-through movie, new concept art, and new zone screenshots.

Check out the new Grizzly Hills page now!

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/northrend/grizzly-hills.xml

The lush, primordial mountains of the Grizzly Hills are a stark contrast to the snowy peaks that separate it from the Howling Fjord to the south.

In the heart of this wild frontier lies the ancestral home of the furbolgs, Grizzlemaw. For generations the tribal furbolgs have worshipped a colossal prehistoric bear that roams the surrounding wilderness.

Although the gentle furbolgs have grown accustomed to living in relative peace, recent incursions have forced the ancient tribes to engage in bat...

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14/04 Wrath of the Lich King: Grizzly Hil

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A battle much like the ones that was seen in the First War will soon take place. The orcs of Durotar have rebelled and decided to break the fragile cease-fire between the Horde and the Alliance. The orcs will gather in masses in the Valley of Trials, and as soon as their numbers are sufficient, they will begin the march towards Duskwood.

The humans of Stormwind have received intelligence of this orc rebellion and are quickly raisin...

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We received many creative, funny, and thoughtful entries this year for our Valentine Card Contest. We are happy to unveil the winners of this contest! http://www.wow-europe.com/en/contests/valentine2008/

Congratulations to L. Carter of Cymmer, M. Vorster of London, L. Atkins of Belfast, K. Hietaharju of Kotka, and M. Nevala of Karvia!

Take a moment to check out the winning entries, as well as some of the runners-up at our Valentine Contest Winners page: http://www.wow-europe.com/en/contests/valentine2008/winners.html

Been lusting after that certain someone, but just not sure of how to let them know? Have your gifts of [Basilisk Hearts] just not been enough to express that special feeling that wells up in your heart at the sight of your true love? Then try sending one of our World of Warcraft Valentine's Day Ecards! http://www.wow-europe.com/ecard2/menu.html?locale=en_GB

Show that special someone how much you care! Send an ecard today!

We have just updated the Fan Art Gallery with a new submission. You can check out this piece named Lady Vashj, a portrait of the mysterious and powerful naga servant of Illidan. This piece is our latest submission from talented artist Cyril Rolando: http://www.blizzard.co.uk/inblizz/fanart/

If you are an artist, you can submit your fan art to us here: http://www.blizzard.co.uk/inblizz/fanart/rules.shtml

We update our Gallery frequently, so check back often to view new submissions!