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We challenged you to submit your comic creations to the Blizzard Comic Contest, and your entries never fail to amuse and amaze us. The following comic from Melissa Boston was selected as an honorable mention in our ongoing contest.

Players are always looking for the best hardware setup to help them be competitive and effective when playing games. Some choose gaming peripherals with scores of customizable buttons to keep every finger busy, while others seek out more streamlined products for precision. One thing's for sure: there's a plethora of products on the market today to accommodate the myriad demands of computer gamers.

New Player Tips is a recurring feature in which we ask World of Warcraft veterans to share their thoughts and advice for new adventurers on a variety of in-game topics.

This week's topic is: "Game-changing gaming peripherals."

So patch 4.0.6 is here and everyone's spending some time adjusting to the changes. We've also been releasing a bunch of hotfixes, and you might have noticed our upcoming changes to the Vote Kick system in dungeon groups. Alongside all the flurry of activity in-game, what exactly has been happening out in the community? Let's see!

King Varian Wrynn, Queen Sylvanas Windrunner, King Genn Greymane, and Trade Prince Gallywix -- these are just a few of the leaders who continue to shape Azeroth's destiny. They embody their races' strongest traits... and at times their greatest failings. The Leaders of the Horde and Alliance is a series of short stories from Blizzard Entertainment that peer into the hearts of these legendary heroes and offer insight into what new trials might lie ahead as they lead their people in a world forever changed by the Cataclysm.

Some players are dedicated to collecting sets of epic gear while others prefer to make a few quick coins in the auction house. No matter what style of play you prefer, we want to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to protect yourself against account compromise. To help get you started, below you’ll find a series of tips and suggestions aimed at improving your account and computer security.

Warcraft's history abounds with heroic tales, fierce battles and painful losses that have had a lasting impact on the world of Azeroth. This series, "The Library," presents fiction depicting some of the Warcraft universe's most epic moments and greatest mysteries.

Welcome to the first Community News of the week, where you can catch up on some fansite updates from around Europe, read through heaps of great WoW comics and check out a few of the interesting threads that were recently posted on our forums.

We've just added a special treat to our Blizzard Art gallery: a heartwarming piece from our own Samwise Didier, just in time for Valentine's Day.

The Blizzard Art gallery has been updated with 3 pieces representing the Warcraft universe. These pieces offer a tantalizing look at the creativity inspired by our virtual worlds.