PAX East kicks off this week! Are you ready?

Whether you're returning after some time off to explore the Mists of Pandaria or it's just been a while since you've gone over your account security options, there's no better time than the present to make sure everything is up to date.

Singer-songwriter Darkpippi recently teamed up with Sharm (who we previously featured here) to put a legendary spin on Gotye's hit song, "Someone That I Used to Know."

Last week, Blizzard Entertainment welcomed guests from the media and official fansite community to take a look at the progress we've made with World of Warcraft's upcoming expansion, Mists of Pandaria. Read more about what they learned at the sites below.

The Video Game Music Choir is no stranger to the music of World of Warcraft, having previously adapted tracks from Wrath of the Lich King back in 2010. These talented students enchanted us with their haunting performance then and, much to our pleasure, they've done it again with their latest project, bringing to life a beloved song from the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm soundtrack.

To kick-off our World of Warcraft: Cataclysm post mortem series, we sat down with World of Warcraft Lead Quest Designer Dave “Fargo” Kosak to discuss his thoughts on questing in Cataclysm.

If you're a fan of white-haired villains, funny hats, and some good, old fashioned zealotry, then you'll love the latest transmogrification guide from WoW Insider. Featuring everyone's favorite High Inquisitor, this fun little codex will teach you how to create your very own replica of Sally Whitemane's infamous ensemble, right down to the very last thigh-high.

Singer, songwriter, and parody artist extraordinaire, Sharm has been entertaining World of Warcraft fans with her clever lyrics and angelic voice for almost five years now. She delights us again with her latest song, "Break the Trees," a witty compilation of verses comprised solely of the names of class talents set to the beat of Britney Spear's hit, "Break the Ice."

Players across Azeroth have recently embraced a new, very personal achievement: leveling a character "Iron Man" style. What started out as only a small movement, this bare bones, no-frills style of play has now transformed into a community-wide call-to-arms known as the Iron Man WoW Challenge, inviting World of Warcraft enthusiasts to see how close they can get to level cap with only the barest of necessities.

In addition to all the new armor that players can acquire from Valor Point vendors, the Hour of Twilight dungeons, and Deathwing and his minions in the Dragon Soul raid, patch 4.3 also boasts a variety of cool items for collectors and completionists alike. From non-combat pets to mounts to weapons with a dash of Darkmoon Faire flavor, there's a little something for everyone. To make sure you don't miss out on any of these collectables, we've put together a list of all the new items featured in 4.3 so you can check out what's available and where!

Several of our fan sites have been hard at work cataloguing all the latest raid, dungeon, holiday, guild, and PvP achievements introduced with this week's patch. Find out what's new (and what's in it for you) from these guides, created by the organized minds of WoW-Achievements, Wowhead, and WoW Insider.

In between panels, group meet-ups, photo opportunities, and repeated demo station playthroughs, dedicated representatives from our official fan sites brought you detailed (and sometimes even up-to-the-minute) coverage regarding World of Warcraft and its upcoming expansion, Mists of Pandaria. We don't want you to miss out on any of their recaps, analyses, panel transcripts, or gaming insights, so to get you started, we've included a variety of articles, podcasts, and comics from each of our fan sites below.

Over two million people are now following our Warcraft Facebook page! To show you how much we love you for "Liking" us, we've released a new desktop wallpaper image featuring Azeroth's favorite newlyweds, Thrall and Aggra, standing together against the fury of the Maelstrom

Welcome to the Explorers' League Journal, our weekly recap of news and events from around Azeroth. Each week we'll cover a variety of topics including patch notes, hotfixes, contests, and helpful guides to keep you up-to-date on the latest game and community developments. Find out what happened last week below. If you missed our last entry, you can check it out here!

Welcome to the Explorers' League Journal, our weekly recap of news and events from around Azeroth. Each week we'll cover a variety of topics including patch notes, hotfixes, contests, and helpful guides to keep you up-to-date on the latest game and community developments. Find out what happened last week below.

For quite some time now, players have been asking for a location in which to store important keepsakes including treasured armor sets, unique quest rewards, and gifts from friends, as well as other valuable items they've collected on their journeys throughout Azeroth. This is a feature we've wanted to add to the game for a while, so we’re excited to announce that, thanks to the ingenuity and entrepreneurship of the Ethereals, a new long-term storage option will soon be available to completionists and collectors alike.

Welcome to the Explorers' League Journal, our weekly recap of news and events from around Azeroth. Each week we'll cover a variety of topics including patch notes, hotfixes, contests, and helpful guides to keep you up-to-date on the latest game and community developments.

Welcome to the Explorers' League Journal, our weekly recap of news and events from around Azeroth. Each week we'll cover a variety of topics including patch notes, hotfixes, contests, and helpful guides to keep you up-to-date on the latest game and community developments.   Find out what happened last week below. If you missed our previous entry, you can check it out here.

In addition to the new iLevel 365 gear that players can purchase from unlockable vendors at the Molten Front and the epic armor sets they can claim from Ragnaros and his minions in the Firelands raid, patch 4.2 also boasts a wealth of cool items for collectors and completionists alike.

Welcome to the Explorers' League Journal, our weekly recap of news and events from around Azeroth. Each week we'll cover a variety of topics including patch notes, hotfixes, contests, helpful guides, and recent blue posts to keep you up-to-date on the latest game and community developments. Find out what happened last week below. If you missed our previous entry, you can check it out here.

Welcome to the Explorers' League Journal, our weekly recap of news and events from around Azeroth. Each week we'll cover a variety of topics including patch notes, hotfixes, contests, helpful guides, and recent blue posts to keep you up-to-date on the latest game and community developments. Find out what happened last week below. If you missed our previous entry, you can check it out here.

Welcome to the Explorers' League Journal, our weekly recap of news and events from around Azeroth. Each week we'll cover a variety of topics including patch notes, hotfixes, contests, helpful guides, and recent blue posts to keep you up-to-date on the latest game and community developments. Find out what happened this week below. If you missed our last entry, you can check it out here.

Welcome to the Explorers' League Journal, our weekly recap of news and events from around Azeroth. Each week we'll cover a variety of topics including patch notes, hotfixes, contests, helpful guides, and recent blue posts to keep you up-to-date on the latest game and community developments. Find out what happened last week below. If you missed our previous entry, you can check it out here.

After the druids and their allies thwarted the invasion of Hyjal by the Twilight's Hammer and Ragnaros, an air of peace settled on the sacred mountain. As new growth bloomed across the region, members of the Earthen Ring and Cenarion Circle, along with the noble Dragon Aspects, convened at the ancient World Tree of Nordrassil. Among the gathered heroes were the legendary archdruid Malfurion Stormrage, the former Horde warchief and accomplished shaman Thrall, and his strong-willed companion, Aggra. Together, this illustrious assemblage was to unite its wondrous powers and restore the World Tree for the good of Azeroth. Yet this auspicious event ended in tragedy...

Following the Cataclysm, Ragnaros's elemental minions assaulted Mount Hyjal in a bid to set the ancient World Tree of Nordrassil ablaze. Although the Guardians of Hyjal and their allies heroically repelled this invasion, their work on the sacred mount is far from over. In the newly healed Regrowth, Archdruid Malfurion Stormrage and his comrades have transformed the Sanctuary of Malorne into a staging ground for an assault on Ragnaros's domain: the Firelands. Thus far, their efforts have been frustrated by a resurgence in elemental activity that has engulfed the Regrowth and divided Malfurion's forces.