The Under Developement page has been updated over at the WoW website with interactive mage and shaman talent previews! After you're done trying out your new talent specs, check out the mage forum and shaman forum for class changes coming in the next patch!

WhatAboutPP has gathered all the info on the new Alliance race that is available at this point and put it all in one place. They even have images. Check it out! (Thanks neoimpulse)

I cannot really explain it better than the official Blizzard Press Release so click read more and check it out!

PRESS RELEASE

IRVINE, Calif. -- May 9, 2006 -- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and Legendary Pictures today announced that they have entered into an agreement to develop a live-action film based on Blizzard Entertainment®'s award-winning Warcraft® universe. Based on the terms of the agreement, Legendary Pictures has acquired the movie rights for the best-selling game universe, and both companies are now focused on translating the high-quality Warcraft entertainment experience to the big screen.

The hilarious WorldofWar.net comic "Heroes of WoW" continues as the characters Shakes and Fidget explore the lands of Azeroth. They are the feature in the latest Blizzard WoW community spotlight. If you are a WoW player, don't miss this entertaining comic.

Blizzard has posted a page with info on the official Children's week even that is coming up. This is a time in Azeroth where both the horde and the alliance can give back to the orphans of the land. For the details head over to the page.

The plague of undeath, a product of the Lich King's morbid experiments, quickly made its presence felt after it was unleashed upon Azeroth. Blizzard has finally revealed the full backstory for this evil plague, complete with names and places. To read the fiction head on over to the official WoW website.

The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with new pieces of artwork. They look amazing, as per usual. I wish I had half of the artistic talent those artists do.

The latest World of Warcraft Battle Plan is now posted in the forums. This edition discusses planned upgrades to the authentication system, the current population dispersion strategy, and our upcoming character transfer service. Among other things, of course. Head on over and check it out.

According to InfoWeek, a new password-stealing Trojan targeting WoW accounts is making the rounds. MicroWorld, an Indian-based anti-virus and security software maker said that the PWS.Win32.WOW.x Trojan is spreading fast, and the stolen accounts are immediately liquidated for real world cash. The trojan spreads via email and peer-to-peer file sharing so keep your eyes peeled for anythign suspicious and immediately delete it! (Thanks, Neoimp)

Blizzard has announced a brand new Customer Service Forum over at the official WoW website. This forum is managed by Game Master department staff who assist players every day with various in-game issues via the petition system. If new players need questions answered or if old players have gripes, this is the forum to post them in.