International Print Launch for Subscription-Only Title Devoted to the Industry-Leading MMORPG Debuts This Fall; Global Editions in English, French, German, and Spanish Languages to Launch Simultaneously

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/20/09 -- Future, the special-interest media group and leading games media publisher, has announced an international partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., creators and publishers of World of Warcraft®, to publish World of Warcraft: The Magazine, the official magazine of the record-breaking massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).

Debuting this weekend at the BlizzCon® 2009 event in Anaheim, Calif., World of Warcraft: The Magazine is a new quarterly publication that covers all aspects of the industry-leading MMORPG, from game content to the players themselves. Launching simultaneously in English, French, German, and Spanish editions, the new magazine will be available via subscription only, sold through World of Warcraft Account Management or direct from www.worldofwarcraftthemagazine.com (which launches at 9.00PDT/17.00BST on Friday, 21st August) The magazine is available as a one or two-year subscription, pricing for one year is $39.95 in the US and 34.95 EUR or 29.95 GBP in Europe -- two-year subscription packages cost $69.95 in the US, 61.25 EUR or 52.50 GBP.

Each collectable issue will be packed with engaging, entertaining and comprehensive articles that cover all aspects of World of Warcraft through insider insights and player perspectives.

The first issue will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the release of World of Warcraft by showing how the game has evolved and taking a look into its future. In addition, the first issue will compare tactics from top guild leaders for Ulduar -- helping gamers to build the best strategies for their raids. With plenty more content inside, the first issue of World of Warcraft: The Magazine packs 148 pages with insightful articles and beautiful artwork that World of Warcraft players are sure to enjoy.

Future has pulled together a stellar team of games and technology journalists to produce World of Warcraft: The Magazine. Created by Future's custom publishing team, FuturePlus, the team is led by Editorial Director, Julian Rignall and former Official Xbox Magazine Senior Editor, Dan Amrich. The magazine is designed by Art Director, Ryan Vulk, who joins Future from Wired.