World of Warcraft Insider is out, featuring an in-depth, 30-minute audio interview with lead game designer Tom Chilton about the future of PvP in World of Warcraft. Click here to listen and learn more about Blizzard’s plans for the continuing evolution of the Honor System, battlegrounds, new content like the Arena System, and much more. If you prefer text, you can read a transcript of the interview here.

Issue #9 also features some brand-new information about the eagerly anticipated World of Warcraft Trading Card Game, set to be released in October. Who’s doing the artwork for the game? What are “loot” cards? When will the game be available? These and many other questions are answered in the inside look at the World of Warcraft TCG.

And last but not least, Blizzard included a small reminder about their first annual Blizzard Art Contest and a list of the awesome prizes you can win ? a cutting-edge PC, a weekend trip for two to Los Angeles, including lunch or dinner with the Blizzard art team, and much more. Check it out here

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