World of Warcraft, sometimes referred to as WOW, is a popular MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) that is fast sweeping the gaming world. Introduced by Blizzard Environment, World of Warcraft is actually a tour to the World of Azeroth that is created in a thrilling 3D environment. An exciting feature of WOW is that it allows users to play an assortment of different characters. The game consists of two feuding realms: the Alliance and the Horde, each providing the options to choose from any of the 4 races. Apart from eight races, there are also nine classes such as Druid, Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock and Warrior. Further, players are given opportunity to choose a profession according to their characters, which in turn help them create great armors, weapons, and other items.

Interesting WOW features also include opportunity to explore an expansive world consisting of forests, deserts, and other exotic lands; encountering with numerous warcraft characters as well as monsters; a variety of challenging quests; journey through an epic world full of dungeons of different styles; and exploring 6 huge capital cities, which serve as major hubs for the races inhabiting them. Above all, WOW allows you to adventure with thousands of other players simultaneously. The game also boasts of easy to use features and tools like chat channels, friends' lists, and animated and audible character expressions. Additionally, WOW's interface can be easily customized via XML. But, in order to play the game, it is important that your system meet certain requirements including Intel Pentium?? III 800 MHz, RAM of at least 512 MB, latest video drivers, and a 56k or better internet connection.