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Many have been anticipating on when would be the next World of Warcraft update be set to their local computers. As such, I myself am also eager in playing Cataclysm in spite if the date is not yet set in stone. However, with various updates and mini discussions in different forums and other WoW related sites, we can’t help but eye on the next update and make it happen real quick.

Blizzard has not yet formally announced as to when would be Cataclysm made available. However they are definite it would be in 2010. We are already halfway through the year and still they haven’t discussed as to when. They already released Starcraft 2 but the next WoW update is still uncertain. We still got six more months to count. However, a new rumor has been circulating and that is when Cataclysm would set it.

Thanks to Activisions’ CFO Thomas Tippl, who sort of spills some specs of details. Blizzard for sure would release Cataclysm in 2010 that is certain. Thomas somehow filters that it would be the fourth quarter of the year. Such announcement was made in line with an interview in relation to Activision’s sales in the second quarter. Perhaps you may be hesitant about this information since anyone can just assume. Well you should read even further.

Thomas claims that such a set date came from a very trusted source. As such Blizzard has a reputation of really tinkering into the details of their games in spite if it would mean delay. I guess their Cataclysm expansion is definitely not an exception. With that said let me quote Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime, “As with all Blizzard games though, we won’t release until it’s ready”.

In spite of my eagerness to get my hands on trying out Cataclysm, I guess it would be pretty safe to be patient. After all Blizzard has never disappointed us in terms of their games. I am pretty sure they are doing their best to make the next expansion wicked and awesome. However with Thomas’ note I guess we only got to wait for a few more months. Who knows it might be one big surprise from Blizzard to us. Again Cataclysm set date is still uncertain however it is pretty sure it would be in the fourth quarter of the year.

  

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World of Warcraft players and fanatics are surely going gaga over the Cataclysm rage. As such, they have been in the constant lookout as to when the said patch will arrive. There is no denying and even wondering that many are holding their breaths and their thoughts and eager to lay their hands on what could be the last expansion of the World of Warcraft series. Nonetheless what they can just have as of the moment would be the Cataclysm countdown.

However, Blizzard as of the moment does not have the official release date for their new expansion. As such, most of their player base are kept in the dark as to when would it be. All we know for certain is that before the year ends, Cataclysm is here. On another side note, Blizzard has been inputting new information and fresh contents with regards to the said expansion. As such, we can often see some daily updates from various sites to somehow further prolong our agony and anticipation.

Good thing today there are actually web applications even mobile ones that provide a rough estimation as to when would be the release date. Do take note as mentioned in the previous paragraph, Blizzard had not yet announced the exact date. What these applications do is to somehow forecast the probable patch date with regards to the Cataclysm countdown. This also contains information and even a ticking time that will serve its purpose. As such, the application uses retailer’s expectations and other collective data hence enabling them to forecast on the date and even time of release.

Depending on which application and on what medium, some even provides touch screen capability and even provide preview information about Cataclysm. You can even personalize it by removing unnecessary data that you deemed is cluttering your screen. The good thing about this is that it is absolutely free. Thus, you can have this stored in your mobile phones and local computers and install it for no charge at all. Much more, if you have a site on your own or a space in the World Wide Web, you can insert the countdown as a widget in your blog.

Please do note that the numbers may change and be altered depending on various factors that can affect its countdown. Nonetheless it can be a good source of reminder that Cataclysm is about to dawn near. Thus, if you have been eyeing for this patch better have the Cataclysm countdown application now.

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World of Warcraft players and fanatics are surely going gaga over the Cataclysm rage. As such, they have been in the constant lookout as to when the said patch will arrive. There is no denying and even wondering that many are holding their breaths and their thoughts and eager to lay their hands on what could be the last expansion of the World of Warcraft series. Nonetheless what they can just have as of the moment would be the Cataclysm countdown.

However, Blizzard as of the moment does not have the official release date for their new expansion. As such, most of their player base are kept in the dark as to when would it be. All we know for certain is that before the year ends, Cataclysm is here. On another side note, Blizzard has been inputting new information and fresh contents with regards to the said expansion. As such, we can often see some daily updates from various sites to somehow further prolong our agony and anticipation.

Good thing today there are actually web applications even mobile ones that provide a rough estimation as to when would be the release date. Do take note as mentioned in the previous paragraph, Blizzard had not yet announced the exact date. What these applications do is to somehow forecast the probable patch date with regards to the Cataclysm countdown. This also contains information and even a ticking time that will serve its purpose. As such, the application uses retailer’s expectations and other collective data hence enabling them to forecast on the date and even time of release.

Depending on which application and on what medium, some even provides touch screen capability and even provide preview information about Cataclysm. You can even personalize it by removing unnecessary data that you deemed is cluttering your screen. The good thing about this is that it is absolutely free. Thus, you can have this stored in your mobile phones and local computers and install it for no charge at all. Much more, if you have a site on your own or a space in the World Wide Web, you can insert the countdown as a widget in your blog.

Please do note that the numbers may change and be altered depending on various factors that can affect its countdown. Nonetheless it can be a good source of reminder that Cataclysm is about to dawn near. Thus, if you have been eyeing for this patch better have the Cataclysm countdown application now.

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We know for a fact the World of Warcraft game is pretty famous and popular nowadays. As such, this has also been a target to password stealing and even identity theft. The matter is so prevalent that it not only targets WoW but also other MMOPRG games today. As such Blizzard would like to address this concern by introducing a whole new WoW authenticating procedure.

As such Blizzard introduced their two way factor authentication. This will now be one useful security tool for their player base and protection on their accounts as well. This is in fact a step further than the previous ones they had created. The main issue here is that how can this new authentication step be useful to its gamers.

Blizzard in response to such a dilemma released their press statements with regards to the two way factor authentication. They said this is an extra yet optional security layer for their avid gamers. This is designed to attach to a keychain which is the lightweight and waterproof Blizzard Authenticator. The authenticator is a device that in turn generates a six digit code when you press the button. The codes that will be shown are unique and can be used only once. In addition, it can only be utilized at a given span of time. This must be provided along with the gamers username and password when they are about to sign in the World of Warcraft client.

However as stated this can be an optional security for those who wants it. This can be bought at six euros from their Blizzard Entertainment European websites. It is quite clear that the said company’s intention is to create a safer and more enjoyable game environment for their millions of followers. This in turn can also induce protection on the player’s end in order to protect their accounts, their items and their builds.

But there have been some controversies circulating with regards to the two factor authentication. One is that this cannot prevent account that has already been compromised as such a malware infected host can send the data back to its source. Secondly, there is that issue of usability over security in which the flaws are actually allowing the bypass of the said authentication procedure. Since this has been made optional for gamers, you can opt not to get it or won’t even use it. Thus, given that a certain percentage of player base would not embrace it there would still be instances and accounts hacked that will not be stopped.

In order to address that it would truly be best that the security would originate from the players themselves. Though Blizzard would still be responsible for such because it is their game and their product in the first place, the safety of the accounts must be the responsibility of the player. Thus, always be on the lookout for such. Change your password every now and then and never give it to anyone else. As such, this can be a good start for WoW authenticating that you can control and do on your own.

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Hay just wanted to know how i can become a tester for World of Warcraft Cataclysm? thank you.

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