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Diablo 4 Season Of Witchcraft Will Give Players Diablo 3-Inspired Powers

Diablo 4's Season of Witchcraft brings back iconic abilities from the Witch Doctor class of Diablo 3 for players to use.

When does the Diablo 4 season 7 PTR release, and how to get access

Diablo 4 Season 7 PTR runs from December 3 to December 10, 2024, featuring new powers and quality-of-life enhancements.

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred misses its launch window after Blizzard bungles release build, requiring everyone to download a big new update

Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion faced significant launch issues, causing long delays and player dissatisfaction.

Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred Launch Delayed Due To A "Small Technical Issue"

Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion delayed to resolve technical issues for synchronized launch.

Watch Blizzard show off Diablo 4 Season of Witchcraft before it launches next week and we all get back on the grind

Blizzard is refining communication of Diablo 4 seasons through pre-livestream articles, enhancing viewer engagement.

Diablo 4 made over 1 billion dollars so far, and $150 million of that from those exorbitantly priced skins

Diablo 4 has generated over $1 billion in revenue in 15 months, with significant earnings from microtransactions.
Player criticism highlights concerns over the high cost of microtransactions and their perceived value.
The game's economic model follows trends seen in games like Call of Duty, drawing scrutiny.

Diablo 4 Season Of Witchcraft Will Give Players Diablo 3-Inspired Powers

Diablo 4's Season of Witchcraft brings back iconic abilities from the Witch Doctor class of Diablo 3 for players to use.

When does the Diablo 4 season 7 PTR release, and how to get access

Diablo 4 Season 7 PTR runs from December 3 to December 10, 2024, featuring new powers and quality-of-life enhancements.

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred misses its launch window after Blizzard bungles release build, requiring everyone to download a big new update

Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion faced significant launch issues, causing long delays and player dissatisfaction.

Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred Launch Delayed Due To A "Small Technical Issue"

Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion delayed to resolve technical issues for synchronized launch.

Watch Blizzard show off Diablo 4 Season of Witchcraft before it launches next week and we all get back on the grind

Blizzard is refining communication of Diablo 4 seasons through pre-livestream articles, enhancing viewer engagement.

Diablo 4 made over 1 billion dollars so far, and $150 million of that from those exorbitantly priced skins

Diablo 4 has generated over $1 billion in revenue in 15 months, with significant earnings from microtransactions.
Player criticism highlights concerns over the high cost of microtransactions and their perceived value.
The game's economic model follows trends seen in games like Call of Duty, drawing scrutiny.
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#world-of-warcraft

World Of Warcraft At 20 Is The Same And Increasingly Unrecognizable, And That's By Design

World of Warcraft has evolved significantly over 20 years, remaining a cultural phenomenon with millions of players and multiple game versions offered by Blizzard.

WoW's Marksmanship Hunters Are Getting A Major Redesign In Patch 11.1

Marksmanship Hunters are undergoing a significant redesign in the Undermine(d) update, featuring a shift to an eagle companion instead of traditional pets.

World Of Warcraft Is Finally Getting Player Homes After 20 Years

Blizzard will finally introduce player housing to World of Warcraft in the upcoming expansion, addressing a long-standing player request.

World of Warcraft getting player housing in upcoming Midnight expansion

World of Warcraft introduces player housing in upcoming expansion Midnight after nearly 20 years of player requests.

WoW Classic Is Finally Getting Fresh Servers As Cataclysm Players Move To Pandaria

Blizzard is launching new "vanilla" World of Warcraft Classic servers on November 21, with quality-of-life improvements and progression to Burning Crusade.

Lost In The Orc Section, With Jason Schreier | Defector

Jason Schreier's book, *Play Nice*, explores Blizzard Entertainment's history and the gaming industry's evolution, revealing challenges and parallels with the film industry.

World Of Warcraft At 20 Is The Same And Increasingly Unrecognizable, And That's By Design

World of Warcraft has evolved significantly over 20 years, remaining a cultural phenomenon with millions of players and multiple game versions offered by Blizzard.

WoW's Marksmanship Hunters Are Getting A Major Redesign In Patch 11.1

Marksmanship Hunters are undergoing a significant redesign in the Undermine(d) update, featuring a shift to an eagle companion instead of traditional pets.

World Of Warcraft Is Finally Getting Player Homes After 20 Years

Blizzard will finally introduce player housing to World of Warcraft in the upcoming expansion, addressing a long-standing player request.

World of Warcraft getting player housing in upcoming Midnight expansion

World of Warcraft introduces player housing in upcoming expansion Midnight after nearly 20 years of player requests.

WoW Classic Is Finally Getting Fresh Servers As Cataclysm Players Move To Pandaria

Blizzard is launching new "vanilla" World of Warcraft Classic servers on November 21, with quality-of-life improvements and progression to Burning Crusade.

Lost In The Orc Section, With Jason Schreier | Defector

Jason Schreier's book, *Play Nice*, explores Blizzard Entertainment's history and the gaming industry's evolution, revealing challenges and parallels with the film industry.
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#overwatch-2

Blizzard's bringing back 6v6 Overwatch 2 in December to see how that whole thing goes

Blizzard Entertainment is reintroducing 6v6 team compositions in Overwatch 2 to enhance gameplay based on player feedback.

Overwatch 2's new hero Hazard is the punk rock, good guy answer to Doomfist

Overwatch 2 introduces a new tank hero, Hazard, who blends dive and brawl play styles with a unique set of abilities.

Overwatch 2's 6v6 experiment is here with some major balance changes

Blizzard's Overwatch 2 brings back 6v6 team comps with a new experimental mode for three weeks, featuring major changes primarily for tanks.

Overwatch 2's new hero Hazard revealed, playable this weekend

Hazard, the new tank-class hero in Overwatch 2, will be available for players from Nov. 22-25 and officially in season 14 in December.

Porsche and Blizzard Bring Overwatch 2 to Life at Gamescom 2024 | stupidDOPE

Porsche and Blizzard's collaboration at Gamescom 2024 enriches gaming culture through exclusive Overwatch 2 skins and immersive automotive experiences.

Overwatch 2 is officially bringing back 6v6 in testing this December

Blizzard is testing 6v6 matches in Overwatch 2 to enhance gameplay and address previous balancing issues from the 5v5 format.

Blizzard's bringing back 6v6 Overwatch 2 in December to see how that whole thing goes

Blizzard Entertainment is reintroducing 6v6 team compositions in Overwatch 2 to enhance gameplay based on player feedback.

Overwatch 2's new hero Hazard is the punk rock, good guy answer to Doomfist

Overwatch 2 introduces a new tank hero, Hazard, who blends dive and brawl play styles with a unique set of abilities.

Overwatch 2's 6v6 experiment is here with some major balance changes

Blizzard's Overwatch 2 brings back 6v6 team comps with a new experimental mode for three weeks, featuring major changes primarily for tanks.

Overwatch 2's new hero Hazard revealed, playable this weekend

Hazard, the new tank-class hero in Overwatch 2, will be available for players from Nov. 22-25 and officially in season 14 in December.

Porsche and Blizzard Bring Overwatch 2 to Life at Gamescom 2024 | stupidDOPE

Porsche and Blizzard's collaboration at Gamescom 2024 enriches gaming culture through exclusive Overwatch 2 skins and immersive automotive experiences.

Overwatch 2 is officially bringing back 6v6 in testing this December

Blizzard is testing 6v6 matches in Overwatch 2 to enhance gameplay and address previous balancing issues from the 5v5 format.
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#video-games

Warcraft 2: Remastered Seemingly Leaks Ahead Of Warcraft 30th Anniversary Stream

Blizzard may announce Warcraft 2: Remastered during its 30th anniversary livestream based on recently discovered internal alpha artwork.

Warcraft 3: Reforged gets 2.0 update with a bunch of fixes, Warcraft 1 & 2 remasters announced

Blizzard is making significant improvements to Warcraft 3: Reforged and remastering the original Warcraft titles to correct past issues and enhance gameplay.

Blizzard Reportedly Hasn't Given Up On The Dream Of A StarCraft Shooter

Blizzard is developing a new StarCraft shooter under Dan Hay, despite past cancellations.

Blizzard reportedly has a new StarCraft shooter in the works, so here's hoping it's third time lucky

Blizzard is reportedly developing a StarCraft shooter under Dan Hay, marking their continued commitment to the franchise despite a troubled history.

Blizzard Is Reportedly Trying To Make A StarCraft Shooter, Again

Blizzard is attempting a new StarCraft shooter project after previous failures, under the direction of Dan Hay.

Diablo 4 boss hates the phrase 'it'll be ready when it's ready'

Rod Fergusson rejects Blizzard's former mantra 'it'll be ready when it's ready,' advocating for a more proactive approach to game development.

Warcraft 2: Remastered Seemingly Leaks Ahead Of Warcraft 30th Anniversary Stream

Blizzard may announce Warcraft 2: Remastered during its 30th anniversary livestream based on recently discovered internal alpha artwork.

Warcraft 3: Reforged gets 2.0 update with a bunch of fixes, Warcraft 1 & 2 remasters announced

Blizzard is making significant improvements to Warcraft 3: Reforged and remastering the original Warcraft titles to correct past issues and enhance gameplay.

Blizzard Reportedly Hasn't Given Up On The Dream Of A StarCraft Shooter

Blizzard is developing a new StarCraft shooter under Dan Hay, despite past cancellations.

Blizzard reportedly has a new StarCraft shooter in the works, so here's hoping it's third time lucky

Blizzard is reportedly developing a StarCraft shooter under Dan Hay, marking their continued commitment to the franchise despite a troubled history.

Blizzard Is Reportedly Trying To Make A StarCraft Shooter, Again

Blizzard is attempting a new StarCraft shooter project after previous failures, under the direction of Dan Hay.

Diablo 4 boss hates the phrase 'it'll be ready when it's ready'

Rod Fergusson rejects Blizzard's former mantra 'it'll be ready when it's ready,' advocating for a more proactive approach to game development.
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#game-development

How Blizzard's Titan fell apart

Blizzard's canceled game Titan influenced the creation of Overwatch, ultimately reshaping its development focus and leading to a major franchise success.

Blizzard Hiring For An Open-World Shooter Game

Blizzard is hiring for an unannounced open-world shooter, indicating early development and innovative strategies in AAA gaming.

Overwatch Mobile Is (Or Was) In Development - Report

Blizzard may have developed a mobile version of Overwatch, but it is unclear if the project is still ongoing.

30 Years Ago, One Real-Time Strategy Game Revolutionized How We Play Today

Warcraft: Orcs & Humans pioneered the RTS genre, significantly influencing game design and storytelling in subsequent titles.

New Details Emerge About Why Blizzard's Titan Was Canceled - Report

Titan's cancellation highlights the difficulties in merging distinct gameplay experiences into a cohesive MMO.
Blizzard's internal dynamics played a significant role in Titan's troubled development and eventual failure.

How Blizzard's Titan fell apart

Blizzard's canceled game Titan influenced the creation of Overwatch, ultimately reshaping its development focus and leading to a major franchise success.

Blizzard Hiring For An Open-World Shooter Game

Blizzard is hiring for an unannounced open-world shooter, indicating early development and innovative strategies in AAA gaming.

Overwatch Mobile Is (Or Was) In Development - Report

Blizzard may have developed a mobile version of Overwatch, but it is unclear if the project is still ongoing.

30 Years Ago, One Real-Time Strategy Game Revolutionized How We Play Today

Warcraft: Orcs & Humans pioneered the RTS genre, significantly influencing game design and storytelling in subsequent titles.

New Details Emerge About Why Blizzard's Titan Was Canceled - Report

Titan's cancellation highlights the difficulties in merging distinct gameplay experiences into a cohesive MMO.
Blizzard's internal dynamics played a significant role in Titan's troubled development and eventual failure.
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Classic RTS Games Warcraft and Warcraft 2 Fully Remastered And Out Now

Blizzard has remastered original Warcraft games for a new generation, celebrating 30 years of the franchise.
#overwatch

'Overwatch' Reportedly Just Canceled The One Thing Players Wanted

Blizzard's cancellation of the Overwatch adaptation highlights the impact of corporate disputes on creative projects.
The diverse characters and stories in Overwatch have significant appeal beyond traditional FPS audiences.

'Overwatch 2' Could Finally Be Rolling Back Its Most Controversial Decision

Blizzard is testing both 5v5 and 6v6 formats for Overwatch, evaluating player preference for the future of the game.

'Overwatch' Reportedly Just Canceled The One Thing Players Wanted

Blizzard's cancellation of the Overwatch adaptation highlights the impact of corporate disputes on creative projects.
The diverse characters and stories in Overwatch have significant appeal beyond traditional FPS audiences.

'Overwatch 2' Could Finally Be Rolling Back Its Most Controversial Decision

Blizzard is testing both 5v5 and 6v6 formats for Overwatch, evaluating player preference for the future of the game.
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#gaming-industry

Blizzard Co-Founder Left Because He Was Tired Of Fighting Bobby Kotick - Report

Mike Morhaime left Blizzard due to ongoing conflicts with Activision's Bobby Kotick over management and corporate direction.

The toxic transformation of Warcraft maker Blizzard

Blizzard's journey highlights the tension between artistic integrity and commercial pressures, which ultimately led to its decline.

Blizzard Co-Founder Left Because He Was Tired Of Fighting Bobby Kotick - Report

Mike Morhaime left Blizzard due to ongoing conflicts with Activision's Bobby Kotick over management and corporate direction.

The toxic transformation of Warcraft maker Blizzard

Blizzard's journey highlights the tension between artistic integrity and commercial pressures, which ultimately led to its decline.
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Blizzard's 33-Year History Chronicled In Upcoming Book By Jason Schreier

Blizzard Entertainment's history is chronicled in the book 'Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment' by Jason Schreier.
The book features interviews with over 300 current and former Blizzard team members and covers the company's early years, major franchises, and recent acquisitions.
Jason Schreier's previous books, 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels' and 'Press Reset', have also delved into the video game industry's development stories and labor issues.

Former Call of Duty boss is now in charge of Blizzard, and she knows what she's walking into

Johanna Faries has been appointed as the head of Blizzard Entertainment, after previously working as the chief of the Call of Duty franchise at Activision.
Faries is the first Blizzard boss appointed after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Blizzard cancels its secret survival game as president and co-founder leave

Blizzard Entertainment has canceled its untitled survival game after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Blizzard's president, Mike Ybarra, has left the company as part of Microsoft's restructuring.
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