The company also knows that the struggle for profits isn't a sure thing. In the same statement The9.com admitted that despite the enviable name that is WoW Cataclysm Classic behind it, Chinese gamers have yet to show an ongoing enthusiasm for 3D gaming, instead preferring the world in 2D gaming. "We remain convinced in the fact that MMORPG is a significant revenue generator within the China market for online games," The9.com said in the announcement, noting that "We are aware that China's online gaming market is currently going through a significant shift to 2D MMORPGs towards 3D MMORPGs."

Could WOW be the catalyst for that change? The9.com believes so, stating that it's "well ready" and "WOW is, for Chinese gamers on the internet is only an initial step."

The release schedule of Blizzard has leaked?

We heard that even the most insignificant of rumors generate huge curiosity. Consider the instance of an image that was allegedly leaked on MMOGameSite that claims to show Blizzard's schedule of releases for the coming four years. Though the image could have been easily faked and has the barest of attribution, it does lay out an intriguingly realistic release schedule for the powerful publisher-developer's upcoming lineup.

Are these Blizzard's major releases on the schedule?

The first item on the list is Battle.net The second version of which was launched in the first quarter of this year. According to the timeline, WoW Cataclysm Classic Gold for sale a map marketplace for the service online will be launched at the end of the year's second quarter. to be followed by third-party services similar to Steam in the first quarter of 2012.