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World of Warcraft and Philosophy (Popular Culture and Philosophy) (Paperback)

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

World of Warcraft and Philosophy (Popular Culture and Philosophy)

Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most popular MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) in videogame history, World of Warcraft is everywhere — from episodes of South Park and The Simpsons, to online series like Watch the Guild, accolades and awards from game critics, and prime-time commercials with Mr. T. Inevitably, such a cultural phenomenon triggers deeper questions. When does an assumed identity become real? Does the Corrupted Blood epidemic warn us of future public health catastrophes? What are the dangers when real life is invaded by events in the game? What can our own world learn from Azeroth’s blend of primitivism and high-tech? In these lively essays, a specially commissioned guild of philosophers, including Yara Mitsuishi, Monica Evans, Tim Christopher, and Anna Janssen, tackles these and other complex questions arising from WoW.

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Luke Cuddy is editor of The Legend of Zelda and Philos (more…)

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World of WarCraft Dungeon Companion, Volume 2 (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames)) (Paperback)

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

World of WarCraft Dungeon Companion, Volume 2 (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames))

Illidan waits. In his Black Temple, he conspires for revenge and control of Outland and Azeroth. You must take up the standard; the battle-plan waits within.   Comprehensive Coverage Discover the secrets of the Burning Crusade World Dungeons, Caerns of Time, Outdoor Boss Encounters, Karazhan, the Lairs, Serpentshrine Caverns, the Eye, Black Temple, and last of the 40-person raids–Naxxramas.   Complete Instance Strategies Every World Dungeon in Burning Crusade is revealed, with strategies for normal and Heroic modes. From Hellfire Ramparts to Tempest Keep, everything is laid bare: attunement, quest chains, boss statistics, and battle strategies.   Expert Raid Tactics The biggest guilds in World of Warcraft have gathered comprehensive strategies for Outland’s most dangerous encounters. Tested and true, their tactics provide the advantage you need.   Group and Raid Basics Wisdom supply wisdom from some of the most experienced and decorated players to help (more…)

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World of Warcraft: Beyond the Dark Portal (Mass Market Paperback)

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

World of Warcraft: Beyond the Dark Portal

The aging orc shaman Ner’zhul has seized control of the Horde and reopened the Dark Portal. His brutal warriors once again encroach upon Azeroth, laying siege to the newly constructed stronghold of Nethergarde Keep. There, the archmage Khadgar and the Alliance commander, Turalyon, lead humanity and its elven and dwarven allies in fighting this new invasion.Even so, disturbing questions arise. Khadgar learns of orcish incursions farther abroad: small groups of orcs who seem to pursue a goal other than simple conquest. Worse yet, black dragons have been sighted as well, and they appear to be aiding the orcs. To counter Ner’zhul’s dark schemes, the Alliance must now invade the orcs’ ruined homeworld of Draenor. Can Khadgar and his companions stop the nefarious shaman in time to stave off the destruction of two worlds?

About the AuthorAaron Rosenberg has written role-playing games, educational books, magazine articles, short stories and novels for White Wolf and the Star T (more…)

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