This is a pre closed beta version with draft UIs (both hangar and battle), somewhat limited in-game functionality, and not final graphics. All in all it has ~85 tanks, 5 maps. It was running on ipads, though Android version is also functioning.
As a continuation of the WoT cartoon topic sharing these nice guides for new players published on the recently launched Korean portal. Most likely they haven't spread so far.
100% unofficial gathering of World of Warplanes alpha testers took palce in National Museum of the US Air Force (near Dayton). Video speaks louder than word:
"We've been working hard on implementing new physics for the game for
quite some time," says Sergey Burkatovskiy (aka Serb), Lead Producer of World of
Tanks. "This update is a huge milestone for the team. The improvements and
enhancements will really change the way players experience World of Tanks."
PS. Latest poll results (votes / %): How many battles in WoT have you played so far? 5000-9999 - 1282 (43%)
1000-4999 - 749 (25%)
10000-20000 - 725 (24%)
20000+ - 91 (3%)
500-999 - 34
(1%)
Igromir is the biggest Russian expo dedicated to video games. Of course it is not comparable to monstrous German Gamescom, however it grows fast.
Below are 3 short videos from Igromir 2011 in Moscow (October 6-9). The are not subtitled, but I will briefly comment each one.
1. Igromir. Day 1.
Olya invites everyone to visit Wargaming.net booth at Igromir to find out what is hidden behind the curtains.
Later she announces the closed presentation of World of Warplanes that was available only for media.
2. Igromir. Day 2.
It was a first public day with much more visitors. Many came specifically to WoT booth not only to play WoT just for fun, but also to fight for prizes (gold promo cards, and other stuff), scoring the biggest amount of experience. What was going on behind the curtains? See Behind the Curtains video!
3. Igromir. Behind the Curtains.
WN team is getting prepared for the 2 busiest days of the expo.
