Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Cherryville"... Map info: "Cherryville holds the truth of nature... from the vines, life grows and from the sheath, death follows. Those that wield both crush all those who oppose." This is a medium sized map and the suggested no. of players is 3v3 or 4v4. It is based on the "Village Fall" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Highperch"... Map info: "Highperch bestows beauty and magical powers to those brave enough to withstand savage attacks from the inhabitants who protect its secret healing waters." This is a medium map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2 or 3v3. It is based on the "Barrens" tileset. Go download it here!

A number of additional accounts and CD keys have been tied to the use of a hack or cheat program while playing Warcraft III on Battle.net. In keeping with their aggressive stance against cheating, Blizzard has permanently closed 12,000 Warcraft III accounts. 6,000 of the Warcraft III CD keys used with the now-closed accounts have been banned from ladder play for one month, and 1,000 more have been banned from ladder play permanently. Repeat offenders risk having their CD keys disabled, which will result in the permanent removal of their copies of Warcraft III from Battle.net.

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Goldshire"... Map info: "War and hunger have brought interlopers to Elwynn Forest, endangering the town of Goldshire. Sweep the woods free of this threat so that masons can begin laying the foundation of Stormwind." This is a small map and the suggested no. of players is 1v1 or 2v2. It is based on the "Cityscape" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Azeroth Grand Prix." Unlike previously released maps, this one actually turns Warcraft III into a kart racing game. Map info: "Legends speak of a hidden race track north of the border where representatives from the far reaches of the land gather to test their skills and racing prowess. This event is known to break even the mightiest of combatants with its no-rules-barred arena." This is a huge map and the suggested no. of players is 4 to 8. It is based on the "Lordaeron Winter" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "DragonBlight"... Map info: "Those who have braved the chill wind speak of a graveyard called Dragonblight. Treasure is rumored to lie beneath draconian bones, but vigilant dragons watch this sacred ground for foolhardy graverobbers." This is a medium map and the suggested no. of players is or 3v3. It is based on the "Northrend" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Ruins of Stratholme"... Map info: "Stratholme was once a bastion of Alliance power but now it stands as a burning testament to the evil of the Scourge. Only the bravest of heroes would dare enter this ruined city, for the undead armies of Kel'Thuzad still hold sway over the haunted capital." This is a medium map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2 or 3v3. It is based on the "Dalaran Ruins" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Hinterland Raid"... Map info: "Deep in the woods, you'll track down the enemy encampment and prepare to launch a final, decisive strike. Assemble your forces quickly: the peril is great, and time grows short." This is a small map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2 or 3v3. It is based on the "Ashenvale Forest" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Extreme Candy War 2004"... Map info: "Download Extreme Candy War 2004, a special Halloween map courtesy of the Warcraft III Team!" This is a medium map and the suggested no. of players is 4v4, 5v5. It is based on the "Outland " tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Echo Isles"... Map info: "Though these islands are surrounded by deep and treacherous waters, they have seen little peace. Many of the creatures dwelling here are refugees from the war. They have nothing left to lose. Don't expect a warm welcome." This is a Small map and the suggested no. of players is 1v1. It is based on the "Lordaeron Summer" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Bandit Ridge"... Map info: "The cobbled road that cuts through this bandit-infested ridge is perilous and unsafe for travel. Restless thieves prowl in the night, paying their Ogre and Troll allies with the heads of foolhardy adventurers." This is a Small map and the suggested no. of players is 1v1. It is based on the "Lordaeron Summer " tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Sunrock Cove"... Map info: "Sunrock Cove is a famous getaway for those with a lot of gold to explore its rich area. Remember to tip your Goblin Zeppelin after he rides you to a most pleasurable victory!" This is a Medium map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2, 3v3, or FF. It is based on the "Village" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Excavation Site"... Map info: "With the help of Gazlowe's engineers, an unexplored city was recently excavated near Durotar. Quickly secure the gold mines in the center before your enemies do." This is a Medium map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2 or FFA. It is based on the "Sunken Ruins" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Predator"... Map info: "The blizzard that once made the high crags of Stone Cold Mountain inaccessible has finally subsided. Rumor has it that the first expeditionary force sent to explore the area returned battered and broken. Time, it seems, has only made the mountain deadlier." This is a Medium map and the suggested no. of players is 1v1 or 2v2. It is based on the "Northrend" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Predator"... Map info: "Over the millennium, many hard-won battles have assured a place where fallen generals and countless soldiers of history watch over this land forever." This is a Medium map and the suggested no. of players is 1v1, 2v2 or FFA. It is based on the "Ashenvale" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Rolling Hills"... Map info: "Thump... Thump... War approaches. Booming drums call the troops to death and glory. The lines are drawn, and alliances are set. Nothing will hold back the bloodshed. War is here. Thump... Thump! " This is a Small map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2 or 3v3. It is based on the "Lordaeron Summer." Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Slalom"... Map info: "Even this far south, Northrend has no mercy. Bitter winds slice through the thickest clothes, and cunning arctic beasts race down the slopes to prey upon unsuspecting settlers." This is a Medium map and the suggested no. of players is 3v3 or 4v4. It is based on the "Northrend" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Deadlock"... Map info: "After a bloody deadlock that lasted three long years, the Centaur became the undisputed rulers of these wild plains. Claim as many gold mines as possible, or you will fall to the hate of your enemy." This is a Medium map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2, 4v4 or FFA. It is based on the "Barrens" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Funny Bunny's Egg Hunt"... Map info: "Hunt for eggs on Bunny Island. The Easter Bunny will share his eggs if you can catch up with him. Be careful, though: the island hosts a gang of evil bunnies who will try to stop you." This is a Medium map and the suggested no. of players is 4 to 8. It is based on the "Lordaeron Summer" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Shamrock Reef"... Map info: "There's lush greenery in every direction, but nary a spare coin to be found. Still, with a wee bit o' luck, you and your neighbor can earn a bounty by slaying any beasties nearby." This is a Medium map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2, 4v4 or FFA. It is based on the "Ashenvale" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Heart to Heart"... Map info: "An Orc warrior died here while protecting the woman he loved. Both their names have been forgotten, but the powerful magic of his sacrifice reshaped the land into a lasting tribute to her. This is a small map and the suggested no. of players is 1v1 or 2v2. It is based on the "Lordaeron Summer" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Demon's Crossing"... Map info: "The most loathsome and malevolent of creatures have settled here. Sleepless malice keeps them locked in eternal conflict, so that even the river stinks of death. This is a medium map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2 or 3v3. It is based on the "Black Citadel" tileset. Go download it here!

Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "River of Souls"... Map info: "This war has raged for generations. Don't be deceived by the river's clarity. This is a medium map and the suggested no. of players is 2v2 or 3v3. It is based on the "Icecrown Glacier" tileset. Go download it here!

As Christmas present, Blizzard has released yet another new Warcraft III map, this time called "Tower Defense"... Map info: "The most hardened criminals in the universe are held here, in a jail devised by those that would rather never see such vile creatures set free." This medium sized map allows 1 to 6 players. Go download it here!

Now that the Diablo II 1.10 patch is available on Battle.net, the next Warcraft III update, patch 1.13, has gone into the final stages of testing. The patch will include many significant additions, including Acts II and III of the Orc Campaign, several new World Editor features, updates to many of the maps, and numerous balance adjustments. We expect it to be released in the next few weeks. Prior to the patch's release, we will also be changing the lineup of maps currently available for ladder play. In addition to the patch, we will also be releasing the art tools used for Warcraft III. These tools will allow advanced users to create and implement new art in the game, adding an unprecedented level of customization.