译文
我们在此荣幸的宣布2009年魔兽世界竞技场锦标赛即将开战了。从下周(2009年2月17日)开始，玩家们将可以注册今年的锦标赛，参与到这激动人心的竞技中。本次锦标赛将会包含一个在线选拔阶段，这些选拔赛事将会在我们提供的特殊挑战赛服务器上进行。在选拔赛中优胜的队伍将可以参与他们所属地区的区域决赛，并有机会进入全球总决赛，与来自世界其他区域的顶尖战队一同争夺总值超过20万美元的丰厚奖金！
这些进行在线选拔赛的服务器将会提供全部的80级模板角色，拥有《巫妖王之怒》中最新的史诗级装备。另外，本次锦标赛也会有附加奖励——我们为所有参与本次比赛的玩家准备了虚拟物品的奖励，其中包括虚拟宠物装甲鱼人。优胜的队伍也会有机会为他们的在线角色获得“胜利者”头衔。
如果你想证明你的竞技场实力，或者仅仅是希望获得一个虚拟物品的奖励，那么敬请关注我们下周会提供的更多细节，并注册参与本次大赛！
原文
We're pleased to announce that the 2009 World of Warcraft Arena Tournament is nearly here. Starting next week (February 17, 2009), players will be able to sign up to compete in this year’s exciting competition. The tournament will feature an online qualifier played on our special tournament realms. Top teams will proceed to their respective regional finals and compete for a chance to reach the global world championship with cash prizes totaling over $200,000.
These realms have been outfitted with level 80 character templates and the latest epic gear from Wrath of the Lich King. As an added bonus, we have included exclusive rewards that players can earn by participating in the tournament, including an Armored Murloc in-game pet. Top teams will also contend for a chance to achieve the "Vanquisher" title for their live characters.
If you would like to demonstrate your arena prowess, or simply want a chance to earn the exclusive loot, please check back next week for more details and register!
虚拟宠物：装甲鱼人
