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World of Warcraft is one of the most eagerly awaited MMORPG's yet, and Vivendi and the developers Blizzard Entertainment invite gamers to a European closed beta test - starting July 5th. Potential testers will be able to register online through the official European Blizzard website or by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
The final selection of testers will be chosen randomly to ensure a broad base of playing skills, locations and system requirements to address compatibility and game play issues. Vivendi and Blizzard promise that all submissions will receive equal consideration at anytime throughout the three-week sign up period.
In Europe, Blizzard plans to host the game on local servers, with pan-European network management. Additionally, the game will be fully supported by Blizzard's local World of Warcraft team, making it the first non-licensed MMORPG in Europe to have a dedicated regional team in place. The local team will be responsible for all aspects of game operation, including localized offline customer support, in-game support through game masters and community management for the game. With this team, Blizzard intends to affirm its commitment to the European game community by delivering an unparalleled massively multiplayer experience.
World of Warcraft builds on the success of the Warcraft series, Blizzard hopes to expand the MMORPG genre by creating a deep, immersive, user-friendly experience that will appeal to both veteran gamers and casual players alike. The story in World of Warcraft takes place three years following the aftermath of Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, when a great tension has settled over the ravaged world of Azeroth. As the various races begin to rebuild their shattered kingdoms, new threats, both ancient and terrifying, have arisen to plague the world once again. Players must explore the lands of Azeroth, forge fellowships with other players, and build their strength in order to prevail.
www.blizzard.co.uk
Stay tuned to Silicon Fusion for much more on World of Warcraft and the beta test - very soon.
John Grothier
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