Diablo 4: Blizzard Confirms Two Expansions in Development

The development team behind Diablo 4 is hard at work on two expansions, which will have more narrative rich questlines than its predecessor.

11:10 pm, June 5, 2023

The Diablo 4 hardcore race to level 100 is over and we have a winner

Blizzard's new RPG Diablo 4 isn't out fully on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC yet and one player has already become the world's first to hit level 100 on hardcore.

5:20 pm, June 5, 2023

Diablo 4 Community Debates 'Dungeon Reset Button' as Players Fight to Get On Blizzard’s Lilith Statue

Diablo 4 isn’t properly out yet but early access players have already hit level 100 on Hardcore mode and secured their place on Blizzard’s Lilith statue, though not without using a controv..

5:10 pm, June 5, 2023

Sony Boss Warns Cloud Gaming Still Technically 'Very Tricky'

As Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard buyout hangs in the balance, the boss of Sony has warned cloud gaming is still technically “very tricky”.

11:10 am, June 5, 2023

Activision Blizzard Fires World of Warcraft Game Designer for Making Fun of Corporate Greed

Activision Blizzard leaders didnt appreciate jokes that poked fun at greedy corporate execs via a conniving, scampering, and loot-obsessed character in World of Warcraft, so much so they fired the gam..

5:20 am, June 5, 2023

Diablo 4 nerfs Gohrs Devastating Grips in surprise move from Blizzard

Diablo 4 might be fresh into the hands of PS5 and Xbox players but Blizzard is already dealing Diablo 4 nerfs out, as Gohrs Devastating Grips change forever.

5:20 am, June 5, 2023

Diablo 4 1.0.2d patch notes include huge buffs to Necromancer and Rogue

Blizzard has released its first major client-side patch since early release access, with some changes across multiple classes hot on the heels of its earlier, smaller Hotfixes.

5:20 pm, June 4, 2023

Diablo 4 fans are crying out for Blizzard to add a Gem Pouch

From GameWatcher: "As you traverse the expanses of the Sanctuary in Diablo 4, engage in combat with adversaries, and accumulate a treasure trove of loot for your inventory, you may notice that Gems pr..

11:20 am, June 3, 2023

Diablo 4 Cosmetic Items Are Now on Sale and Are Ridiculously Overpriced

Blizzard has launched Diablo 4's cosmetics for sale and the prices is absurdly high with prices ranging from $15 to even $28.

11:20 pm, June 2, 2023

Blizzard Leadership Interview: Discussing Diablo 4's Endgame and Live-Service Future

IGN sits down with Blizzard leadership to discuss Diablo 4's endgame and live-service future.

11:10 pm, June 2, 2023

Diablo 4's first hotfix is already here - here are the changes

Blizzard has put out the first server-side hotfix for Diablo 4, making a number of smaller changes to the backend systems.

11:20 am, June 2, 2023

Diablo 4 players are already pleading for a HUD scale slider

The Diablo 4 community is asking Blizzard for more customisation

11:20 am, June 2, 2023

Diablo IV (Xbox Series X) Review - Marooners' Rock

Discover Diablo IV in this review from Andrew Peggs. Uncover the storyline, co-op gameplay, mechanics, and graphics. Get his thoughts on Blizzard's new game.

5:20 pm, June 1, 2023

Major World of Warcraft Designer Leaves Blizzard to Team Up With Greg Street on New Studio

World of Warcraft's lead combat designer Brian Holinka is leaving Blizzard to build a new independent game studio with friend and former League of Legends executive producer Greg Street.

11:10 pm, May 31, 2023

Diablo IV Review - The Devil's in the Details | COGconnected

Diablo IV is the latest entry in Blizzard's popular series of hack-and-slash action games, featuring an expansive world, intensely gothic story and engaging combat.

11:20 pm, May 30, 2023

Review: Diablo 4 is Blizzard back at its best | VGC

Blizzard exorcises the sins of Immortal with a stunning ARPG.

5:20 pm, May 30, 2023

Diablo 4 review: The road to hell is paved with reinventions VG247

Diablo is back with much of the same quality we've been pining for. But in a world with Path of Exile and other competitors, is Blizzard still the king of hell?

5:20 pm, May 30, 2023

I Miss the Original Overwatch

Blizzard's blending of the FPS and MOBA was a masterpiece of design that met its end too soon.

11:20 pm, May 27, 2023

EU Boss Comments On Microsoft-Activision Deal And PlayStation Outselling Xbox 4:1

The European Union has approved Microsoft's blockbuster $68.7 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard, and one of the key people involved in the decision, Margrethe Vestager, has now shed more light on ..

11:20 am, May 27, 2023

Microsoft's Arguments Published for Appeal Against UK's CMA in Activision Blizzard Acquisition Case

The British CAT published the application by Microsoft to appeal against the local CMA following its decision to block the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The house of Xbox does not mince words in..

5:20 am, May 27, 2023

European Commission Says PlayStation Sells 4 Times More Consoles Than Xbox in Europe

The European Commission, who earlier this month approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, has said PlayStation sells four times more consoles than Xbox in Europe.

5:10 pm, May 26, 2023

European Commission Says Microsoft-Activision Merger Represents A Positive Development

European Commission has recently claimed that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, in fact, represents a positive development.

5:20 am, May 26, 2023

Xbox Formally Appeals UK CMA Decision to Block Activision Blizzard Deal

The Microsoft Activision Blizzard legal battle continues in the UK as Xbox officially files for an appeal against the CMA's findings.

5:10 am, May 25, 2023

Blizzard Reveals Diablo 4 Will Have Over 50 Individual Accessibility Features

Blizzard has revealed that over 50 accessibility options will be available in Diablo 4 and how making this latest entry in the legendary franchise as accessible as possible was a "flame that guided th..

5:10 pm, May 20, 2023

Blizzard Doubles Down On How Losing Most PvE Features In Overwatch 2 Is A Good Thing

Game Director Aaron Keller released a "Director's Take" letter that is just an echo chamber of failure. Blizzard continues to attempt a PR spin on their recent announcement that the PvE Hero Mode in O..

5:20 am, May 20, 2023

China Approves Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

China's State Administration has approved Microsoft's attempted $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, joining a total of 37 regulators including the EU and Japan.

11:10 pm, May 19, 2023

Diablo 4 Twitch Drops should line-up with new KFC promotion

Diablo 4 Twitch Drops are reportedly set to coincide with the Blizzard Entertainment RPG game, offering exclusive rewards for PS5, Xbox, and PC players.

5:20 pm, May 18, 2023

Tencent Drops Official Announcement Trailer For Global Version Of WoW Replacement Tarisland

Tarisland, the sandbox MMO developed by Tencent to replace World of Warcraft in China following Blizzards exit from the market, is a step closer to launching globally. The sandbox MMORPG is coming to ..

5:20 pm, May 18, 2023

Xbox’s Activision-Blizzard Deal Greenlit in EU…but it’s Not Over Yet – Unlocked 595

5:10 am, May 18, 2023

Take-Two Boss Supportive of Microsoft-Activision Deal: 'What's Good for Them Is Good for the Industry'

As Microsoft continues in its efforts to acquire Activision Blizzard and multiple regulators make their decisions on the deal, several publishers have now publicly voiced their thoughts on the situati..

11:10 pm, May 17, 2023

Diablo IV Lore Video Introduces the Struggle Between Hell & Heaven Leading to Sanctuary's Creation

Blizzard released a new video dedicated to its upcoming and massively anticipated RPG Diablo IV, focusing on the lore behind the creation of Sanctuary.

11:20 am, May 17, 2023

Overwatch 2 PvE Hero Mode Canceled: 'A Difficult Choice'

Blizzard has officially scrapped Overwatch 2's long-awaited PvE mode, but the game's creative leads are assuring fans that PvE is still a focus for the game moving forward.

11:10 pm, May 16, 2023

UK MPs grill regulator over Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal block, day after EU grants approval

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has defended its decision to block Microsoft's $68.7bn Activision Blizzard buy

5:20 pm, May 16, 2023

EU approves Microsoft's $68.7bn Activision Blizzard bid

Microsoft's stalled Activision Blizzard buyout received some positive news today, as the EU offered its approval. The E

5:20 pm, May 15, 2023

Diablo 4: How Blizzard Created the Best and Worst Mom With Lilith

Diablo 4 is set to bring Lilith, the daughter of hatred, as its main villain. We spoke with Blizzard to dive deep into the origins of the character and why she threatens the entire universe in the upc..

5:10 pm, May 15, 2023

Xbox's Activision Blizzard Deal Approved by European Commission

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been approved by the European Commission.

5:10 pm, May 15, 2023

Some Blizzard Devs Worry Departures Could Hurt World Of Warcraft And Other Games

A return-to-office mandate is being blamed for loss of talent

5:20 pm, May 12, 2023

Diablo 4 battle pass has more free rewards than Fortnite and MW2

Blizzard Entertainment is giving Diablo players more bang for their buck across PS5, Xbox, and PC as the Diablo 4 free battle pass contains plenty of rewards.

5:20 am, May 12, 2023

Activision Hires Queen Elizabeth II's Former Lawyer to Lead CMA Appeal

Activision Blizzard has brought on Queen Elizabeth II's former lawyer to lead their appeal against the CMA's halt of the Microsoft acquisition.

11:10 pm, May 9, 2023

EA CEO: Activision Blizzard Deal Is 'Not Really Material to Us'

Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson responded to Xbox's ongoing attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard, saying that it's "not really material" to EA whether the deal goes through.

11:10 pm, May 9, 2023

Activision is making more money on PC than consoles for the first time, and the gap is widening

There's gold in these personalized computing hills, and Activision Blizzard is taking notice.

5:20 pm, May 9, 2023

Activision CEO says Amazon Luna has the most game streaming customers

Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick believes Amazon Luna is the largest cloud gaming service in the world by virtue of 200m Amazon Prime subscribers.

5:20 pm, May 8, 2023

Blizzard Clarifies "Controversial" AI patent; "Will Always Strive to Maintain Blizzard Quality"

Blizzard has clarified the actual implications of an AI-related patent over which the media has constructed a significant controversy over the past few days.

11:20 am, May 7, 2023

Boosteroid: There's No Evidence of Activision Joining the Cloud Soon; CMA Is Slowing Innovation

Wccftech talked with Boosteroid, one of the cloud gaming platforms that signed a 10-year deal with Microsoft, about the CMA's block of the Activision Blizzard merger.

5:20 am, May 5, 2023

CMA Says Microsoft Would Lose 'Substantial' Money By Making Call of Duty Exclusive in 'All Plausible Scenarios'

In the more than 400-page report released by the CMA that blocked the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, the agency concludes that the fears put forward by Sony regarding Call of Duty ex..

5:10 pm, May 1, 2023

Microsoft wrong to say Activision deal block is bad for Britain - PM's spokesman

A spokesman for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Microsoft's president was wrong to say the decision to block the company's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was bad for Britain and the European Union..

5:20 am, May 1, 2023

Is the Microsoft-Activision deal dead?

The deal that will change the industry forever." That's how analysts described Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard to GamesIndustry.biz shortly after it was announce..

5:20 pm, April 30, 2023

Xboxs Activision-Blizzard Deal Is Blocked. Now What

In a surprise plot twist, Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard acquisition has been BLOCKED by the UK's CMA regulatory authority. We spend most of the show discussing the ramifications of this as well as w..

5:20 pm, April 29, 2023

Microsoft Signs 10-Year Cloud Gaming Deal With Europe-Based Nware

Microsoft announced it has signed a 10-year agreement with European cloud gaming platform Nware. The deal will bring all Xbox games on PC to the cloud gaming platform, as well as Activision Blizzard g..

5:20 am, April 29, 2023

Major Publishers Report AAA Games Can Cost Over a Billion to Make

A report released alongside the CMA's decision to block the Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition reveals the demanding costs behind modern AAA game development, which can surpass $1 billion per g..

5:10 am, April 29, 2023