It's been three years since players first entered World of Warcraft and took up their roles in shaping its history. Blizzard announced that it will be giving several prizes in celebration of its three-year anniversary.

Official Press Release:

In the lands of the Horde, the watch fires burn on along the parapets of Orgrimmar, and the echoes of regicide still linger among the ruins of Lordaeron. In the kingdoms of the Alliance, the statues of legendary heroes maintain their vigil over Stormwind, while magma and molten metal continue to flow through the heart of Ironforge. Beyond the domains of both factions, the demon Illidan has laid claim to Outland, threatening to seize its vital resources and strategic assets for his own nefarious purposes. And far to the north of both Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms, an impenetrable fog portends a darkness that would engulf the world.

It's been three years since players first entered World of Warcraft and took up their roles in shaping its history. In that time, friendships have been formed; wars have been waged; and through incredible feats of coordination and perseverance, some unimaginably powerful beings have been vanquished. To celebrate the third anniversary of the game's North American launch and to show our gratitude for the ongoing support, enthusiasm, and dedication of its thriving community, we'll be giving away several prizes over the next three weeks:

During the week of November 26, we'll award 10 J!nx gift certificates valued at 100.00 each.

During the week of December 3, we'll give away 20 sets of four World of Warcraft action figures.

During the week of December 10, we'll provide 5 lucky players with an Apple iPod Touch and a two-year World of Warcraft subscription.

For more information, check out the rules and requirements, and as always, thank you for playing World of Warcraft.

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