BlizzCon 2009 Video Highlights: Sneak Peaks at Dungeons and Raids
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pixiestixy on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 11 Comments Tags: Behind the Scenes, abyssal maw, blackrock caverns, blizzcon, blizzcon 2009, blizzcon video, dungeons, firelands, halls of origination, icecrown citadel, onyxia, panel, ragnaros, raids, video
pixiestixy on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 11 Comments Tags: Behind the Scenes, abyssal maw, blackrock caverns, blizzcon, blizzcon 2009, blizzcon video, dungeons, firelands, halls of origination, icecrown citadel, onyxia, panel, ragnaros, raids, video
As Amatera detailed for us live during BlizzCon, and Heartbourne has expanded upon a bit, too, it looks like we'll be getting a ton of new dungeon and raiding content in the third expansion. Continuing along the same topic, I recorded a bit of the panel at the convention so you all can hear exactly what developers had to say about the new content. And best of all, right here is where you can see a ton of artwork on the new content and several quick sneak peek videos that Blizzard unveiled live Saturday. Cut into three YouTube-sized video portions. Take a look:
The video pretty much speaks for itself if you want to watch all the way through the three parts. But here are some of my thoughts on what we saw at this panel:
And last but not least, the cross-server LFG sounds like it will be incredibly handy for PUGing. Plus, I'm really looking forward to the prospect of playing with some of my friends on other realms! And we don't even have to wait for Cataclysm; it's hopefully set to come out in patch 3.3.
So what does everyone think of all this new content? Sounds like we'll have a lot to keep us busy. This is the last of my video posts covering BlizzCon - I hope you've enjoyed them! There's still a ton of information to comb through, so look for more in the coming weeks.
The video pretty much speaks for itself if you want to watch all the way through the three parts. But here are some of my thoughts on what we saw at this panel:
Abyssal Maw - Beautiful updated water graphics, lots of pretty underwater colors for this dungeon on the sea floor. I wish the teaser would have shown a bit more! Dueling Naga should be fun. And, it's "something we've never done before."- Halls of Origination - Looking forward to another 5-player dungeon, and one built by the Titans at that. I'm digging the Egyptian-like concept art and glowing blue-green ceilings. And what about that "secret weapon...?" Sounds interesting.
- Blackrock Caverns - It "reinvents" the fan favorite of Blackrock Spire, which I'm sure a lot of players will really dig. The graphics look promising, with lots of glowing reds and flowing lava.
- IceCrown Citadel and Dungeons - Sounds huge and epic, and I was happy to hear in the Q and A session after the panel that Blizzard is planning to do something special when Arthas goes down... they didn't elaborate, but hinted that we'll see some cinematics. Also, the whole rocket ship scenario with Alliance and Horde battling it out sounds like a lot of fun, and something we haven't seen a lot of in the past. And, of course, I'm looking forward to seeing what Sindragosa brings and how Blizz wraps up all the loose story ends.
- The Firelands - Fighting Ragnaros at his "full strength" (So, what, he'll be the size of a skyscraper?)? Could be intense. Beautiful concept art and the keep has some neat architecture.
- Onyxia - That new Onyxia-inspired mount looks amazing, and the whelpling almost (but not quite) as cute as a baby murloc :). I like the updated loot tables that are based on the original drops. Nostalgic. Watch out for the "little bit" more Deep Breath randomization.
And last but not least, the cross-server LFG sounds like it will be incredibly handy for PUGing. Plus, I'm really looking forward to the prospect of playing with some of my friends on other realms! And we don't even have to wait for Cataclysm; it's hopefully set to come out in patch 3.3.
So what does everyone think of all this new content? Sounds like we'll have a lot to keep us busy. This is the last of my video posts covering BlizzCon - I hope you've enjoyed them! There's still a ton of information to comb through, so look for more in the coming weeks.
Reader Comments (11)
i think the ragnoros fight would be fun in vehicles much like ulduar...way excited bout the way the world will look after deathwing has his way....2 times the barrens chat!!!
Can I just say that I can't wait for the release of this new expansion. So much great raid content and other stuff also.
80-85 leveling better be some of the fastest they have ever implemented........i'm talking 5 days max.
Icecrown Citadel sounds soooo epic! I can't wait for it to come out! Hopefully by then, I'll be fully decked out in epics.... still got a blue chest piece from heroics. XD
Your not even gonna need to quest lol your just gonna be ble to farm dugeons to 85...
omg the concept art is amazing! Haha darn blizz and their tiny trailers
@dan:
why would you want that? I, personally am gonna relish the post apocalyptic new azeroth that blizzard creates for us :D
how do you include the naga and not azshara in this XPEC?
do HoO ( thats right its not yat out and i am allready refering to it in initials) look allot like uldaur to anyone ellse specificly the entechcanber
what a slap in teh face end the trailer right before the BRC preview
I think the only problem with the Cross Server LFG would be that not every server has the same daily :P
GO CATACLYSM GO GO GO GO GO GO GO