What do undead monkeys and a sadist have in common? Major Payne explains in his latest Pet Battles training mission.

This week on Azeroth Choppers, we find Paul Jr.’s crew stressed over an upcoming visit with Team Horde and Team Alliance to go over their bikes so far. Luckily, a surprise from Blizzard HQ may provide the inspiration the teams need to get things rolling again.

Eight of the top 3v3 Arena teams from around the globe will compete for a chance to face off in the World of Warcraft Arena World Championship, taking place November 7 and 8 at BlizzCon 2014 in Anaheim, California.

War Crimes, the new World of Warcraft novel by author Christie Golden, follows the dramatic events that grip Azeroth in the wake of the siege of Orgrimmar . . . and delves into long-buried secrets that may have been best left uncovered.

In the recent Dev Watercooler: Raiding Azeroth Part 3—Warlords of Draenor, we discussed some of the raid changes coming in the next WoW expansion. Before Warlords of Draenor launches, players will have a chance to experience the new raid structure firsthand in the Siege of Orgrimmar.

Reminder: The first batch of BlizzCon 2014 tickets goes on sale next Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. PDT. Here are a few quick tips to help you get ready to try and snag some.

Let's hope you can avoid contracting fleas while enduring Major Payne's latest training exercise!

We’ve updated our art gallery to feature 6 new pieces. We've also added costumes, and a comic.

This week on Azeroth Choppers, the crews at Paul Jr. Designs get down to business on fabrication while the Horde and Alliance teams at Blizzard look forward to a call from Paul Jr. to get a first look at the work in progress bikes.

Li Li is the niece of Legendary Pandaren Brewmaster Chen Stormstout, and she enjoys exploring strange new places, meeting new people, and kicking bad guys in the face! She’s just the spunky Pandaren you’ll want to have on your side in the Nexus, and you can learn all about her in our newest Heroes of the Storm Blog!

This sale has ended. Join the adventure now and save 50% on World of Warcraft and Mists of Pandaria. It’s the perfect time to expand your horizons and unlock tons of exciting new content. Hurry, though, because this sale ends May 6 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

In the final installment of this Dev Watercooler series, Lead Game Designer Ion “Watcher” Hazzikostas walks you through the team’s raid design philosophy for Warlords of Draenor.

War looms on the horizon, and although the Iron Horde poses a substantial threat to all of Azeroth, old grudges between the Alliance and the Horde are not so easily set aside. As Warlords of Draenor development continues, we wanted to share some exciting changes coming to PvP gear and how you’ll earn it in the expansion.

Wowhead is a database that has become an indispensable general resource for World of Warcraft players. Read on to find out how you can obtain information on a wide range of topics, from items, to talents and abilities, instances, quests, zones, the latest news, and more.

Children's Week is coming! Taking place once a year in Orgrimmar, Stormwind, Dalaran, and Shattrath City, this week-long celebration is a time to give back to the innocents orphaned by war.

The bomb drops! This week, Chris and Sammy let Paul Jr. in on a critical piece of news about the project, and we meet the Horde and Alliance crewmates in New York. The teams have accepted their quest and are ready to roll, but will they be able to rise to the challenges ahead?

If you've never taken on an older raid solo, or you'd like to learn some classic trivia, step inside for a primer on what you need to know to face Molten Core.

The time has come to start prepping for this year’s BlizzCon contests!

In the blast-off episode of Azeroth Choppers, Paul Jr. presented some initial bike designs to Teams Alliance and Horde. With both teams seemingly confident in Mr. Paul Jr.’s intrepid aesthetic prowess, and attentiveness to the cultural identity of the respective factions, we wanted to get some thoughts from the cohorts of Metzen and Samwise.

In the latest episode of WoW Source, Morgan Webb sits down with Lead Game Designer Ion Hazzikostas, Lead Class Designer Kris Zierhut, and Senior Game Designer Brian Holinka to discuss the PvP and class updates coming in Warlords of Draenor. Viewers will also get a sneak peek at the new PvP zone Ashran and learn more about the return of Skirmishes. Enjoy!

The great feast of Noblegarden has long been celebrated by the races of the Alliance and recently adopted by those of the Horde. During this joyous event, it is customary for the nobles and lords from each race to hide coins, candy, and the occasional treasures within special eggs painted to look like wildflowers.

Watch Team Horde, led by Sam Didier, and Team Alliance, led by Chris Metzen, battle it out to create the ultimate chopper. In Episode 1, Paul Jr. and the teams embark on their epic quest, and right out of the gates they’re blindsided by a few surprises. Don’t miss a single second as the sparks fly and the race begins.

Do you have a mint? You might need to bring some on your next training mission from Major Payne.

We’ve updated our art gallery to feature ten new pieces. We've also added comic, costumes, and Blizzard art.

With development on World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor well underway, the Screenshot of the Day section on the World of Warcraft community site will now feature unique Warlords of Draenor images every day, showcasing a variety of new creatures, characters, and environments from the upcoming expansion. Be sure to stop by daily for the latest look at what’s waiting within Draenor.