World of Warcraft

WATCH: Lou Ferrigno Talks World of Warcraft and Relationships

Greg Voakes | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Celebrity Apprentice, Mr. Universe, Video, World of Warcraft, The Hulk, Lou Ferrigno, The Avengers, Dating, Weird News News
Greg Voakes

This little nugget of trivia is all about dating, sex, and the World of Warcraft. Not seeing a connection? Check out this bizarre video of Lou Ferrigno hanging out, being his muscular self, and spreading the message.

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Norway Massacre Suspect Originally Planned 3 Bombings

AP | KARL RITTER and JULIA GRONNEVET | Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: Video, Norway Massacre, Modern Warfare, Knights Templar, Anders Behring Breivik Trial, World of Warcraft, Video Games, Anders Behring Breivik, World News

OSLO, Norway — Anders Behring Breivik knew it would take practice to be able to slaughter dozens of people before being shot by police. In a chi...

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WATCH: Conan's New Video Games

Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: NBA Live, Video, Conan, Call of Duty, Angry Birds, World of Warcraft, Video Games, Kim Kardashian, Conan Video Games, Andy Richter, Conan O'Brien, Comedy News

Conan O'Brien announced some lesser-known new video games on his show Wednesday night, and believe us, you're going to want to get these. Even though ...

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INFOGRAPHIC: Is World Of Warcraft The New OKCupid?

The Huffington Post | Emma Gray | Posted 03.23.2012

Read More: Online Gaming, Virtual Dating, Wow, Love & Sex, Multiplayer Game Dating, Online Dating, World of Warcraft, Avatar Dating, WoW Dating, Women News

Been having a tough time online dating? Maybe you should ditch Match.com, OKCupid and J-Date look for love in another corner of the Internet -- World ...

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Now Open At SAAM : 'Art of Video Games'

The Huffington Post | Megan Arellano | Posted 03.16.2012

Read More: The Art of Video Games, Smithsonian Institution, Microsoft, Smithsonian, World of Warcraft, Doom II, Fallout 3, Console Games, Video, Video Gaming, Pac-Man, Sega, Videogames, Video Game Consoles, Myst, American Art Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bethesda Studios, Video Games, Slidepollajax, Nintendo, Sony, Atari, DC News

WASHINGTON -- "It's not only one of the most expressive art forms we have," said Chris Melissinos, curator of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's ne...

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'World Of Warcraft' Maker Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs

AP | Posted 02.29.2012

Read More: Layoffs Blizzard Entertainment, World of Warcraft Blizzard Entertainment, Blizzard Entertainment, Video, World of Warcraft, Blizzard Entertainment Layoffs, World of Warcraft Layoffs, Blizzard Entertainment World of Warcraft, Technology News

IRVINE, Calif. -- Blizzard Entertainment says it's cutting about 600 jobs. The Irvine, Calif., company, which makes the popular "World of Warcraft" g...

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Playing 'World Of Warcraft' Good For Older People

Posted 02.24.2012

Read More: Video, Wow Makes You Smarter, World of Warcraft Study, World of Warcraft, World of Warcraft Game, World of Warcraft Makes People Smarter, Healthy Living News

"World of Warcraft" isn't just for nerds and Mr. T -- it's also great for older folks. TG Daily and other outlets have discovered a study in the jo...

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How Does A Blind Man Play World Of Warcraft?

Posted 01.18.2012

Read More: World of Warcraft Insider, Blind Veteran World of Warcraft, Wow, Video, World of Warcraft, Guide Dog Warcraft, Blind Vet Warcraft, Good News News

A veteran who lost both eyes in the Iraq war has mastered the computer game "World of Warcraft" thanks to the help of a fellow player who acts as his ...

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Chuck Norris Is In A 'World Of Warcraft' Commercial

Posted 11.21.2011

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"Chuck Norris is a hunter. But Chuck Norris does not hunt. Hunting would imply the possibility of failure." That's only partially a lame new Chuck ...

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London Philharmonic Plays Video Game Music

Posted 12.13.2011

Read More: Classical Music, Philharmonic, Video, Mozart, London Philharmonic, Video Game Classics, Call of Duty, London Orchestra, World of Warcraft, Angry Birds, UK Arts, London, Zelda, Arts News

What do Brahms and Super Mario have in common? Aside from equally impressive facial hair, they have now both had their music played by the London Phil...

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Video Games Crowded Out Man's Real Life

AP | TAMARA LUSH | Posted 10.27.2011

Read More: World of Warcraft, Gaming, World of Warcraft Addiction, Video Game Addiction, Video Games, Ryan Van Cleave, Technology News

SARASOTA, Fla. — At the height of what he calls his addiction, Ryan Van Cleave would stand in the grocery store checkout line with his milk and ...

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Laura Stampler

Dating By Avatar Leads To Real Life Love

HuffingtonPost.com | Laura Stampler | Posted 10.24.2011

Read More: Marriage, Arnold Schwarzenegger Love Child, Virtual Dating, Avatar, Second Life, Online Dating, Online Dating Sites, Utherverse, World of Warcraft, Mmorpg, Avatar Dating, Avmatch, MMORPG Dating, Women News

Sean and Meta Jo Riseling first met on the dance floor of a club in July 2009. Pushed together by mutual friends, the two instantly hit it off and a f...

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WATCH: No Fun And Video Games In Chinese Prisons

Ben Muessig | Posted 11.16.2011

Read More: Chinese Prisons, Video, Gold Farming, Gamers, Prison, Prisoners, Weird Video Games, World of Warcraft, Gaming, Video Games, China, Weird China, Weird News News

Sensational allegations that Chinese prison officials force inmates to play online video games have shocked gamers around the world. But are they true...

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Chinese Prisoners Forced Into Virtual Gaming Scam

guardian.co.uk | Danny Vincent in Beijing | Posted 07.26.2011

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As a prisoner at the Jixi labour camp, Liu Dali would slog through tough days breaking rocks and digging trenches in the open cast coalmines of north-...

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You're a Gamer, Admit It

Liz Spikol | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Iphone, Game Developers Conference, World of Warcraft, Video Games, Alienware, Spikol, Sony, Pda, Cell Phone, Technology News
Liz Spikol

According to the Entertainment Software Association, 40 percent of all gamers are now women, and there are more women playing than teenage boys. Also, about a quarter of all people 50 and older play videogames.

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What the World of Dance Can Learn From World of Warcraft

Jennifer Edwards | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jennifer Edwards

Given the strong community aspect of WoW and the level of commitment players maintain, I was fascinated by the choreographic aspects of this technologically interactive platform.

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Breaking the E-Love Code

Marian Salzman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Euro RSCG Worldwide, Cyberethics, World of Warcraft, Online Romance, Internet, Social Media, Romance, Sex, Ethics, Prosumer, Millennials, Online Dating, Trendspotting, Valentine's Day, Consumers, Cheating, Technology, Love, Technology News
Marian Salzman

This is the third in a series of four. See Euro RSCG Worldwide PR's latest white paper, "Love (and Sex) in the Age of Social Media," for more analysis...

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Privacy Wars III: The Moot Point [lol]

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International | Posted 05.25.2011

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Youth Radio -- Youth Media International

Originally published on Youthradio.org, the premier source for youth generated news throughout the globe. By Noah Nelson The Internet: where everyb...

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Privacy Wars II: Many Faces, One Book

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Facebook-Open-Graph, Social Networks, World of Warcraft, Social Networking, Social Networking Sites, Technology News, Mark Zuckerberg, Social Network, Facebook Open Graph, Open Graph, Facebook, Open-Graph, Mark Zuckerberg Privacy, Online Communities, Technology News
Youth Radio -- Youth Media International

Instead of manipulating the social norm to their business model, it would be better if Facebook began developing some expertise in modeling the norms that already exist.

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The Privacy Wars I: Warcraft

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Blizzard, Facebook Open Graph, Activision, Blizzard Real Id, Activision Blizzard, Moderation, Blizzard-Real-Id, Online Communities, Facebook-Open-Graph, Open-Graph, World of Warcraft, Activision-Blizzard, Open Graph, Facebook, Technology News
Youth Radio -- Youth Media International

Originally published on Youthradio.org, the premier source for youth generated news throughout the globe. By Noah Nelson There's no better way to r...

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Druid, Warlock and Rogue Oh My!

Gena Grish | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Relationship Advice, Relationships, Dating Advice, Chicago, Dating, World of Warcraft, Relationship Tips, Video Games, Chicago-Illinois, Chicago News
Gena Grish

Mr. Not-So-Prince-Charming and I met online (surprise!). As my readers and I have discussed in the past, meeting someone online is tough. It changes the whole game of dating.

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World Of Warcraft Players Incensed By New Policy

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: World of Warcraft Commenting, World of Warcraft, World of Warcraft Comments, Blizzard Comment Policy, Blizzard Commenting, Blizzard, Technology News

NEW YORK — Activision Blizzard Inc.'s move to require people to use their real names if they want to post messages in online forums for games is the...

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"A Cautionary Tale"

Justin Hudnall | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: World of Warcraft, Justin Hudnall, The Computer Age, San Diego, So Say We All, Storytelling, Internet Dating, Mmorpg, Dark Age of Camelot, Wow, Sswa, Comedy News
Justin Hudnall

Evan Berry and Waffle Moorer sat down recently to tell me the true tale of a love triangle entirely conducted through a video game.

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Geek Like Me: A Review of Ethan Gilsdorf's Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks

Stefan Sirucek | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ethan Gilsdorf, The Hobbit, Role-Playing Games, Tolkien, Books, Lord of the Rings, New York Times, Dragoncon, World of Warcraft, Video Games, Gencon, Bilbo Baggins, Fantasy, Books News
Stefan Sirucek

At the core of the book is an exploration of the significance and allure of fantasy. It is full of encounters, both funny and poignant, with people who march to the beat of their own war drums.

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World of Warcraft in Colorado

Ef Rodriguez | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Geeks, Boulder, World of Warcraft, Gaming, Video Games, Mmorpg, Denver, Fantasy, Hiking, Outdoors, Outdoor Exercise, Denver News
Ef Rodriguez

So among the millions of Americans prancing around the online world of Azeroth, casting fire spells against the undead, there are only five Mile High players? Nonsense. I think they're hiding.

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