Oh Noes! A fan of our podcasts just dropped me an email, inquiring about WoW matters and made me realize that I totally forgot to plug my very own review of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King in games™ issue 01/09.
When Soenke Siemens, associate editor in chief of German games™, asked me for a WotLK review for their print publication in October 2008, how was I supposed to say "No!". Especially given that such an inquiry translated to an excuse for burning time hunting down Arthas in Blizzard's latest extension to Warcraft lore?
My personal history with WoW started as early as fall 2004 with the US Beta and has been unfolding ever since. Admittedly, the journey hasn't been without frequent pauses of several months. After all, real life obligations require their share of attention and levelling up too :)
So, I guess it shouldn't be surprising that after my initial three weeks of intensive adventuring in Northrend, thanks to a beta key provided by good friend and former Google colleague Sumer O. (Blizzard employee, now) and the big ol' collector's edition box by the magazine, I had to attend to my other - i.e. RL - character, Mustafa.
I might get around to pick up a little WoW-ing over the course of the next four weeks though. If you feel like teaming up with our friends & family guild on German server Khaz'goroth, I suggest you drop me a note. I have a dormant US account too, but chances for me to pick up that one too, while living in Germany and barely finding time to dwell in the European server pool, are currently very low.
I might get around to pick up a little WoW-ing over the course of the next four weeks though. If you feel like teaming up with our friends & family guild on German server Khaz'goroth, I suggest you drop me a note. I have a dormant US account too, but chances for me to pick up that one too, while living in Germany and barely finding time to dwell in the European server pool, are currently very low.
Judging from the feedback we received for the article, coming up with a compelling review seems to have worked though. Thanks to everybody for the kind words and feedback.
If you're interested and lucky, you might still be able to pick up a copy of the issue at a newsstand of your choice, before the February wave of magazines washes it all away.
On the other hand, thanks to games™'s PDF offer, you can always opt for the cellulose-free way of digital distribution and get access to any back issue you'd like ;)
On the other hand, thanks to games™'s PDF offer, you can always opt for the cellulose-free way of digital distribution and get access to any back issue you'd like ;)
