WoW Geek Break

I just noticed that I've never written a post about World of Warcraft, my current gaming obsession. If you don't know much about it, it can be described as a fantasy-based computer game where you play with hundreds of other people in real-time. That includes grouping up and chatting whilst killing monsters.

I've been playing WoW since summer 2007. I started because I kept reading articles about it and thought it might be a fun - the idea of taking part in the most social of gaming genres. As a social media junkie, that aspect of the game appealed to me. It also helps that I talked my brother, sister and brother-in-law to play with me.

Here's a shot of my WoW alter ego. His name is Bubblegoose:

He's a Level 70 Undead Warlock. For the unitiated, he's basically a spellcasting zombie. The big fellow beside him is his demon minion - as you progress further in the game, you get cooler minions. I have progressed as far as I can, which is why my minion looks so fierce.

The game's 2nd expansion pack (which provides new content and explorable territory) is being released later this week. I preordered it and am giddy with anticipation. Please don't judge me.