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Apparently when the servers came down for maintenance today the hamsters decided to chew through the wires headed to the mail server. Here’s a blue recap of todays maintenance madness. I’m at work so I have no clue if the servers are back or if so what the in-game mail from Blizzard said.

Bornakk
Update 5:45 PM – The servers are currently being brought back online and should be playable by approximately 6:00PM PST. Additionally, information will be sent shortly to all characters through the in-game mail system. This message will provide …

Looks like the Lich King has sent his armies to the two major capital cities to raise hell. In Stormwind King Wrynn and allies are staging a fight in Stormwind harbor, while in Orgrimmar Thrall meets resistance for his refusal to meet the Lich King head on in Northrend. His disagreeing leads to him fighting Garrosh in the Ring of Valor before the invasion interrupts them. Log on and witness it yourself! Below is a small sample from each city.
Stormwind being invaded by the Lich King’s Frost Wyrm army.

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Looks like the Lich King has made his way to the official website some 3 days before release. Check it out!

I showed you the German unboxing the other day, well now some other folks that speak English have got their hands on the CE and filmed the opening. Not much new here, just something to tease you with until Thursday!
(youtube video go boom)
Thanks Havok from SaveGame