Comparing the expansion launches for WoW, EQ2, and LotRO : World of Warcraft General Discussions

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Author: Michael Zenke
Category: eq2everquest-2expansionsgamerdnalord-of-the-rings-onlinelotromines-of-moriastatisticsthe-shadow-odysseyworld-of-warcraftwowwrath-of-the-lich-king
Publish Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST
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