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World of Warcraft Cataclysm Zone Videos - Blizzard Commentary On The Secrets Inside

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Posted December 17, 2010 - By MonfetteG4


 

World of WarCraft: Cataclysm

Allow our World of WarCraft: Cataclysm zone videos to shed some light on what's new and different in the new expansion. Blizzard's Lead World Designer Alex Afrasiabi takes us on a guided tour through the newly destroyed world, showing off all the new terrain and freshly created arenas that you’re certain to be exploring as you venture your way through WoW: Cataclysm.

Check back here often as we update this page with a tour of yet another area of Azeroth so you can re-learn the world you’ve spent so long trying to conquer.

Vashj'ir Guide - WoW: Cataclysm »


Your Guide To The Underwater Realm of Vashj'ir

Vashj’ir is a brand new zone and one of the first you can travel to on your journey from levels 8-85. It’s one of the most beautiful zones in all of World of Warcraft, has a great storyline, and it’s completely underwater. The developers faced a lot of very interesting challenges in the process of making an underwater zone and, ultimately, it looks like they’ve succeeded. 

Developer tidbits:

  • Challenges of making a completely underwater zone
  • Lore behind the friendship of Deathwing and the Naga
  • The visual themes seen in Vashj'ir
  • A new boss is on the horizon in the form of animal Gods in Vashj'i 

Stormwind Guide - WoW: Cataclysm »


The Secrets of Stormwind

Stormwind City is now the major central hub for Alliance players. With Cataclysm, tons of new things are happening in this gorgeous, bustling, sprawling metropolis including the implementation of portals to new zones, a complete graphics overhaul, and even new roleplay heavy districts that you can visit. 

Developer tidbits: 

  • The challenges behind making the zone flyable
  • Talking about the ground treatments and technology
  • Overhaul on Stormwind Keep
  • Access point of portals for 80-85 relevant zones
  • The roleplaying aspects of the redesigned Stormwind

 

Uldum Guide - WoW: Cataclysm »


 
Uldum and the Egyptian Doom
 
Uldum is a new zone that is primarily Egyptian themed. While Egyptian themes in WoW aren't exactly new (think Silithus) with Uldum, the developers have created a rich and lucious landscape filled with pyramids and pharaohs as well as a very intriguing storyline that focuses on the Titans. 

Developer tidbits: 

  • Design theories behind the Egyptian aesthetic
  • Lore behind Uldum and how it ties in with Wrath of the Lich King's Ulduar storyline
  • Alliance and Horde conflict in Uldum 

 

Mount Hyjal Guide - WoW: Cataclysm »

 
Mount Hyjal - Climb Aboard
 
Hyjal is a zone that World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade veterans will be quite familiar with. In its Cataclysm iteration, Hyjal is now an 80-82 zone that is all about the elements. The Cenarion Circle is trying their best to preserve the land while the agents of Ragnaros are trying their best to destroy it. 
 
Developer tidbits: 
  • Design struggles with Hyjal since it was already in the game as a raid in Burning Crusade
  • Lore and quest design behind Ragnaros’ return to Azeroth
  • Future content patch will hold a fully healed Hyjal, daily quests, and the Firelands raid

Gilneas Guide - WoW: Cataclysm »

 
 
Gilneas - Where The Worgen Things Are
 
Gilneas is where Alliance players will start their Worgen experience. Located behind the Greymane Wall, this gorgeous zone houses one of the best starting experiences in all of World of Warcraft. It’s also featured in the new Silverpine Forest quests, where the Forsaken are now in a constant struggle with the Worgen. 
 
Developer tidbits: 
  • Lore and development behind Deepholm and the Greymane Wall
  • Design concepts behind the Worgen starting quest lines
  • The conflict between The Forsaken and the Worgen
 

Lost Isles/Kezan Guide - WoW: Cataclysm »

 
Kezan - Goblintown
 
Kezan is the island home of the Goblins, the new Horde race. It’s in this zone that players can experience some of the most fun and hilarious quests in the entire game. In a somewhat Grand Theft Auto-esque way, you get your very own hot rod that lets you roam around the streets and is required for some quests. That is, until the volanco on the island starts to erupt. The follow-up quests lead you all around the island gathering up your life savings and leading you to your new life as a member of the Horde. This starting experience truly can’t be missed. 
 
Developer tidbits: 
  • In depth description of the 1-5 experience of Goblins 

 

Twilight Highlands Guide - World of Warcraft: Cataclysm »


Twilight Highlands - No Edward or Joseph In Sight

Twilight Highlands is the last new zone in Cataclysm, and features quests for level 84-85 characters. Not only does it house the new Ring of Blood questline called the Crucible of Carnage,  but it’s also where one of the first raids, The Blackwing Descent, is located.

Developer tidbits:

  • Equivalent to leveling in Icecrown from Wrath of the Lich King
  • Where the Twilight's Hammer is based
  • Lore behind the Horde and Alliance quest hubs
  • Design of the Isowrath

 

Tanaris Guide - WoW: Cataclysm »


 

Tanaris: Land of A Thousand Needles

Tanaris and Thousand Needles, level 30-40 quest zones, are both areas that got hit extremely hard by the Cataclysm. What were once vast landscapes of desert and rock are now zones that are either halfway or fully submerged underwater.

  • 80% of quests have been redone
  • The new Gadgetzan has become a port town
  • Added a lot of Goblin and Gnome content
  • Totally revamped from quest, content, and level design perspectives
  • Speed barge to continue races
  • Future patch will hold boat races for players
  • You get your own boat to travel in throughout the zone which is now submerged underwater
  • Grim Totem and Twilight Hammer can be seen throughout the zone
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  • DrekoArcon

    @acas7i11o the only reason WoWs graphics arent top of the line is because they want a wide range of people to be able to play and not just people with super comps, they have come out and said this already. and DC universe is for comic fanatic morons. and @Cole you are just strait up stupid. And @UnJakeable YOU NEED TO GET WITH THE TIMES WoW is the most popular game right now just look at the subscription numbers and the 24hrs sale rate do some research before posting.

    Posted: January 5, 2011 3:40 PM
    DrekoArcon
  • DrekoArcon

    @acas7i11o the only reason WoWs graphics arent top of the line is because they want a wide range of people to be able to play and not just people with super comps, they have come out and said this already. and DC universe is for comic fanatic morons. and @Cole you are just strait up stupid. And @UnJakeable YOU NEED TO GET WITH THE TIMES WoW is the most popular game right now just look at the subscription numbers and the 24hrs sale rate do some research before posting.

    Posted: January 5, 2011 3:39 PM
    DrekoArcon
  • Taiki420

    @acas what you said makes no sense. @UnJakable WoW wasn't out 15 years ago, and is one of the most popular games to date.. and lastly @Cole, WoW and BBC2 aren't even in the same genre of game, so thinking one is better than the other comes down to if you like army games or fantasy games before anything else, nice try though.

    Posted: January 2, 2011 11:18 PM
  • Endy489

    Twilight Highlands-
    "... but it s also where one of the first raids, The Blackwing Descent, is located."

    Pretty sure you meant to say Bastion of Twilight.

    Posted: December 30, 2010 8:37 PM
    Endy489
  • crocodilius

    dananananananana whale shark!

    Posted: December 17, 2010 12:24 PM
    crocodilius
  • ColeKinion

    Ok people, im gonna be straight-forward with you people, WoW is the gayest game ever. Ya its cool to run around and do alot but if you want to do that, get Battlefield Bad Company 2. Thats so much more fun then Cataclysm.

    Posted: December 11, 2010 12:46 AM
  • finthesky

    no cool i can wish win World of WarCraft: Cataclysm

    Posted: December 9, 2010 10:20 PM
  • UnJakeable

    Dudes really sick of the WOW crap no one on this site cares about that shiznit. Quit posting about WOW, It may have been cool 15 years ago but not any more. I think every one here would agree.

    Posted: December 9, 2010 8:16 AM
  • acas7i11o

    World of Warcraft has dated graphics and after watching the latest DC Universe gameplay video, one can just wonder about Blizzard business model, using macro-transactions to sells lots of subscriptions to the horde of addicted fans.

    Posted: December 9, 2010 5:52 AM
  • hoof_hearted4

    also woulda been funny if someone killed him

    Posted: December 8, 2010 7:35 PM
    hoof_hearted4
  • hoof_hearted4

    they shoulda done a side by side

    Posted: December 8, 2010 7:34 PM
    hoof_hearted4
  • Raisinbman

    Vashj'ir is 8-85? Boy, Blizzard REALLY lowered the difficulty this expansion!

    Posted: December 8, 2010 6:32 PM
  • Muscley_Arms

    awesome. do an orgrimar one to =D

    Posted: December 7, 2010 5:57 PM

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