The hands-on E3 presentation showed off the world of Azeroth in great detail and feature notable advancements to the dynamic Warcraft universe including two new uncharted regions -- the Deadmines and the Monastery. These diverse new environments gave gamers the ability to quest through mystifying lands filled with countless adventures. Feats of legendary heroism will ensue as the journey continues and players find themselves engaged in action-packed combat. <br /> <br /> “In setting out to create a massively multiplayer universe, we wanted to give people the opportunity to help redefine a place they remember fondly,” stated Mike Morhaime, Blizzard Entertainment president and co-founder. <br /> <br /> “With World of Warcraft, we are creating an incredibly dynamic online gaming experience complete with endless possibilities to surprise and engross both hardcore Warcraft veterans and novice gamers alike.” <br /> <br /> Additionally, three of the game’s many character classes --Warriors, Mages and Shamans -- will be seen for the first time at the show. These new classes will give players the opportunity to customize their experience and use their imagination to create the ultimate, mighty character. <br /> <br /> World of Warcraft’s fourth race, the Dwarves, will also be revealed at the show. These proud warriors serve as excellent craftsmen and are considered by many to be the hardiest of all the races. They are an ancient race, strong, stocky and well suited for plumbing the depths of the world in search of hordes of treasure. <br /> <br /> World of Warcraft takes place four years following the aftermath of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, where a great tension has settled over the ravaged world of Azeroth. As the various races begin to rebuild their shattered kingdoms, new threats, both ancient and terrifying, have arisen to plague the world once again. Players must explore the lands of Azeroth, forge fellowships with other players, and build their strength in order to prevail. <br /> <br /> Customizable character classes, innovative races and thousands of weapons allow for a truly distinct gameplay experience that will enthrall fans of any genre. A simple and intuitive user interface will allow players of various skill levels to easily join the adventure. The game also features support for advanced graphics hardware, giving the player superlative graphical enhancements, as well as a sophisticated massively multiplayer network architecture capable of supporting thousands of players in a world simultaneously.