WoW expansion Mists of Pandaria announced

New races, class, zones, lvl 90

Blizzard has announced the latest expansion for mammoth MMO World of Warcraft, which will go by the name Mists of Pandaria.

Amazingly only the 4th expansion since the game's launch in 2004, Mists of Pandaria follows the rediscovery of a long lost island after the events of Cataclysm. The headlining feature is the new race - the bear-like Pandaren, last seen in Warcraft 3 - and the addition of a new class, the Monk, which can adapt to fit any group role. It also ups the level cap to 90. Oh, and you can battle each other's pets.

Here's the highlights:

• New Playable Race -- Pandaren: Adventure through Azeroth as World of Warcraft's first neutral race and decide whether to side with the Alliance or the Horde.
• New Playable Class -- Monk: Unlock the secrets of pandaren martial arts and do battle as a damage dealer, healer, or tank.
• Level Cap Increased to 90: Learn potent new spells and abilities while exploring uncharted zones and taking on challenging new content.
• New Zones: Explore the lush Jade Forest, treacherous Kun-Lai Summit, and other exotic areas of Pandaria designed for high-level characters, and uncover the mystery of the Wandering Isle.
• Scenarios: Join up with some friends to achieve a common goal, such as mounting a defense against invading monsters, in a flexible new type of PvE challenge.
• Dungeon "Challenge" Modes: Master the ultimate five-player time trial to earn prestige rewards in a new dungeon mode that will put your resolve and coordination to the test.
• Pet Battles: Challenge other players' companion pets with your own collection in a new tactical mini-game, and find out who's king or queen of the pint-sized battlefield.
• New Talent System: Customize your character to suit your play style with the newly overhauled and improved talent system. 

Written by :

James Hall