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One of the clichés or stereotypes that has been commonly pinned on gamers is that, if you're a gamer, you must
be a complete social reject or a nerd. This has always bugged me, mostly because that hasn't ever truly been the case. Over the years, the public's perception has changed drastically because of the attention that celebrities (read "influential people") and the media have given gaming. Additionally, the industry as a whole has grown up quite a bit since the "King's Quest" days. Not only has this changed the stereotype, but it's brought social groups together that in the past, wouldn't have been likely to associate with one another. 'Online Gaming' is something I'm passionate about because of what it does for diversity. Race, Religion, Occupation, Political View. None of that holds any relevance in a game. Instead of Black and White, you have Horde and Alliance. I think you get the point that I'm trying to make here.
Mia Rose is one of those closet gamers who at first glance, you'd never in a millions years assume has an 80 Warlock, and in a guild that has Malygos in farm status. However, that's the reality. She's an easy on the eyes gamer who speaks the language and would rather be at home raiding, then out at a party.
We had the opportunity to meet up with her at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) earlier in the month to get an idea as to just how big a gamer she really is. What we uncovered in the interview, might surprise you, excite you, and possibly even make you fall in love. If you thought Mia Rose was hot before, wait until you see her talk about World of Warcraft.
Make sure to watch our video interview with Mia Rose, after the jump.







Well i think my rambling on is over with. Just grow the f*** up. And play wow. raid and go kill some new boss's.
Edited, Aug 28th 2009 4:46am by Corlah
I think what Blizzard is aiming for with bringing raiding "to everyone" is less about giving casuals a chance to raid and more about hanging on to hardcore players who have been around since launch, have become jaded with the whole guild commitment/drama thing and have moved into a new, different phase of their WoW experience.
"Retired" hardcore raiders still enjoy the odd raid, but you have to ask yourself - how many years can people keep going hardcore for? I think Blizzard realizes this and is playing a delicate balancing game.
Having said all that - other comments have it right too - I'd expect to see some harder stuff added.
I couldn't be happier with the difficulty of WOTLK endgame at the moment. I did my time running a raid guild in Vanilla (and early BC) and after two years of 40 man instances I'm ready to be a bit of a hermit on my new server, join the odd group as a filler and have a new kind of fun with it. 40 mans were interesting, but if you thought AFK and connectivity issues are a problem with 25 and 10 man - you aint seen nothing. Getting all 40 people online and present at the same time before the suppression room on BWL was like waiting for a total eclipse of the sun.
Still, I think it's good that WoW gives us more choice now. Why do people even care if you can buy T7 with badges? No one's putting a gun to anyone's head and forcing them to do it that way.
Edited, Jan 27th 2009 10:23pm by gynosynth
Edited, Jan 30th 2009 7:49pm by gynosynth
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*~*~ Mia ~*~*
I would like to know though why doing an interview with Mia was insulting? This attitude seems dumb. But then again I'm an old guy that plays WoW so maybe I'm not supposed to get it. /shrug
But to end my rambling maybe if you could call up the Blizz creation Dept you could get them to let me onto a PVP server I am so bored on the PVE one that I well ya I'm bored.
Have fun killing the bad men,
Rog
EDIT: PS that thing at the bottom that says I play on frostmane/kalegos is wrong I dont play there anymore /cry Blades Edge is boring =(
Edited, Jan 25th 2009 1:40pm by RogerShruber
But it gets damned expensive after that.
Nice shirt, though.
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end of the day its a interveiw at ces that helps raise the games profile (not that it neededs it)and she had some valid points even if she does play horde :D
plus 40man molton core/bwl etc used to be a great laugh
40man raids are awesome!
i mean when u see 40 people attack 1 boss it's like total pewpew
ahhh vanilla wow... the good old days :)
I find this interview more insulting than anything. Trying to appeal to those guy gamers.. Why not post an interview with a "hot" male actor who plays, for the ladies.. attempting to add appeal by lifting his shirt.. (It sounds strange doesn't it?)
Anyway. All the more power to Mia for further demystifying the stereotype that only nerdy boys play games. *high five!*
I find this interview more insulting than anything. Trying to appeal to those guy gamers.. Why not post an interview with a "hot" male actor who plays, for the ladies.. attempting to add appeal by lifting his shirt.. (It sounds strange doesn't it?)
Anyway. All the more power to Mia for further demystifying the stereotype that only nerdy boys play games. *high five!*
Im with you pirate, /sigh
I want you all to know that I have nothing against Mia Rose, but I think this has to be said -
Im proud to say that Im a normal female gamer. Allakhazam you let me down on this interview because you made almost every female gamer (beside the ones who are pornstars) look terrible.
I hope next time you stick to interviewing influential people. Because offending the few female gamers who regular your site isnt the best idea. And to think, I actually enjoyed where the site is going, I felt at home. Now I see your just another one of "those sites".
So I think it's great typical non-geeky people play WoW and tells the world. Then I can tell my friends and family who don't play "Hey, even this hot girl plays, there's still hope for me!"
I have nothing against you, I never said that you insulted female gamers. Please re-read above and realize I was talking about Allakhazam who insulted me, not you.
Nebraska - 80 Frost DK
Rain - 80 Resto Shaman
Tropico - 80 Holy Paladin
Lauisifer - 80 Surv Hunter
Excuse me is it not that obvious?
How is not entirely offensive that they (Allakhazam) would waste their time interviewing a porn star because she happens to play a video game?
Maybe you just dont get it, but I highly doubt that you dont. I will elaborate, there is a rather large portion of females out there who completely oppose your choice of lifestyle. And since Allakhazam choooses only interview the porn star type we get chunked in with people like you. And yes Im completely offended by that.
Whether or not you said anything "Adult" in nature, you realize people are watching this interview not because they care what you say, but because they hope you will take your top off at the end...
Edited, Jan 27th 2009 12:25pm by lauisifer
Nebraska - 80 Frost DK
Rain - 80 Resto Shaman
Tropico - 80 Holy Paladin
Lauisifer - 80 Surv Hunter
Your offended because you assume most people are going to think this is how every girl gamer is (by ignoring the "other" girl gamers against her type of work) when in fact your offending me and probably many others for your assumption we are too stupid to understand every one is different and Mia isn't the spokes person for all girl gamers AND also assuming the only reason we are watching is because we hope she takes her top off. hmmm.
Edited, Jan 29th 2009 5:23pm by Dolby
But I know one thing for sure, Allakhazam, you are linked on the World of Warcraft website as a reputable site.
You really feel that your reputable having an interview like this on your frontpage? Seriously?
Even though nothing adult was ever said, the fact of the matter being that she is a porn star and your attempting to draw in people to the website with that. I am willing to bet that World of Warcraft.com wouldnt appreciate you doing that. Im sure they would be thrilled to see their linked sites implying that type of nonsense to their underage players.
Nebraska - 80 Frost DK
Rain - 80 Resto Shaman
Tropico - 80 Holy Paladin
Lauisifer - 80 Surv Hunter
Im offended that im being grouped with girls like Mia Rose.
Your offended that I have unintentionally grouped with the 90% of males who play WoW.
Do you see where this is going? Not really worth discussion at this point. Im sorry If I have offended with my comments.
It has already been said, but if you want to try and break this ice, maybe try interviewing a normal female who is influential in the gaming business in some way. That would certainly make me feel less threatened/insulted by your choice of interviewees.
Nebraska - 80 Frost DK
Rain - 80 Resto Shaman
Tropico - 80 Holy Paladin
Lauisifer - 80 Surv Hunter
I ain't hating on Mia. She's cute and sweet although seems she could have a "Freak" side, u know what I'm sayin? *wink*.
More on gamers insecurities that they might be lumped in as the "nerdy" "ugly" "fat" "loser" etc stereotype and to compensate they idolize any non-ugly girl or semi known person (Macaulay Culkin/Mila Kunis)to seemingly make them feel better about themselves.
Edited, Jan 23rd 2009 3:35pm by Evilaequitas
So? Alot of people haven't. They are hard fights. I wasn't saying blam, I'm the best and everything is too easy...
I was saying most of the content is that way. Vs how a whole raid "BT, Sunwell" was f*in hard to get into or finish for that matter.
I'm no pro, and I don't piggy back on my guild because of my "status" Hell, don't you think my gear would be the best if I did?
Please, armory me.
Miarose on MalGanis
Again I'm not attackin you Mia, I'm sorry if it came off that way. There's nothing wrong w/ not killing KT/Maly yet. They can be tough fights.
I'm saying why would Allakhazam post an interview w/ a random wow player w/ avg experience. Its cause your a good lookin girl. That's basically the only reason. I'm not hattin on you, you do your thing girl, get your name and face out there. I enjoyed your pics.
I know a lot of girls that play and its not a big deal anymore. But shame on you Allakhazam for posting a strictly vain interview due solely for the fact shes a female.
Edited, Jan 23rd 2009 3:35pm by Evilaequitas
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To Mia:
yes pve -> pvp is now allowed :P
you will hate 25man...so freakin laggy
Edited, Jan 22nd 2009 12:24am by Dyner
Seriously? News to me!!
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QFE!! Hey Niobia!
Hey sweetie! :)
I am so glad you guys got to meet her in person. Not only does she have a lock but she plays horde! woot!
That was such an awesome interview - one could suggest that she "pwndurface" and made millions of gamer guys happy :)
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It was a pleasure to meet you as well. : )
Edited, Jan 22nd 2009 5:34pm by miarose
Edited, Jan 21st 2009 8:11pm by unclewalter
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