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Remaster Of Blizzard Classic ‘Diablo II’ Rumored To Be Releasing In 2020

One of the seminal titles of PC gaming in the early 2000s appears to be getting a face-lift and a new lease on life in the form of a modern remaster. Diablo II — Blizzard‘s classic hack-and-slash, action RPG — is rumored to be returning later this year with a proverbial new coat of paint […]

4y ago

Blizzard Entertainment Responds To Backlash Over Alleged China Support

Blizzard Entertainment, known as the creator of Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch, recently punished professional Hearthstone player Ng “Blitzchung” Wai Chung for expressing his support for the protestors in Hong Kong during a post-game interview. The decision sparked a backlash from many that believed Blizzard was siding with China, which has come under fire […]

5y ago

There Was Supposed To Be A ‘Diablo 4’ Announcement At BlizzCon, Per ‘Kotaku’

Each year video game developer Blizzard holds a massive event called BlizzCon where it announces new games and lets fans come together for the love of all things Blizzard. This year, fans were eagerly anticipating the announcement of Diablo 4, a sequel to the beloved action-RPG. Instead, the company announced Diablo Immortal, a mobile game […]

6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Archives Event Is Now Live On PC, PS4, And Xbox One With A New PvE Mode And Skins

Learn a bit more about the lore in Overwatch in the latest event. The Archives event is now active letting players relive a Blackwatch mission. The new mission, Retribution, features Genji, McCree, Moira, and Reaper as they battle Talon NPCs. The Uprising mission from last year is also available for a limited time. Both PvE […]

6y ago

Overwatch League Player, Jonathan ‘DreamKazper’ Sanchez, Suspended For Sexual Misconduct Allegations With Teen

Overwatch League player, Jonathan Sanchez, also known as DreamKazper of the Boston Uprising team, has been suspended for an indefinite time after he was accused of sexual misconduct. According to Kotaku, 21-year-old Sanchez allegedly pursued a romantic relationship with a girl believed to be just 14 years old. It was said that a possible sexual […]

6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Uprising Returns In Archives Event With New Retribution Story And A Shimada Brother Skin

Next week, the Uprising mission will be back during the Archives event in Overwatch. The PvE mission on the King’s Row map will be available alongside new content like skins, sprays, and more. Last year’s items, like the Blackwatch skins for Genji and McCree, will be included in the Archives loot boxes, too. The Archives […]

6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Now Live With New Support Hero Brigitte, Sombra Changes On PC, PS4, And Xbox One

Brigitte and a new update are now live in Overwatch. The hybrid support hero is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One after today’s maintenance. Although she cannot be selected in competitive games, players can choose Brigitte in Quick Play, the Arcade, vs. AI, and Custom Games. The update also tweaks Sombra a […]

6y ago

New ‘Overwatch’ Support Hero Brigitte Dated For Release Next Week

Brigitte, the daughter of Torbjörn and ally of Reinhardt, is coming to Overwatch next week. As part of the continued post-release updates for the first-person shooter, Brigitte joins 26 other playable heroes. Since its release in 2016, five additional heroes joined the roster for free. Brigitte is the sixth hero to be added to the […]

6y ago

New ‘Overwatch’ Hero Confirmed As Hybrid Support Character Brigitte

Equipped with a flail and shield, Brigitte will be the newest hero to join the Overwatch roster. The new support character is capable of defending herself while aiding her allies. Her abilities include armor packs like her father, Torbjörn, and a smaller shield similar to the one her godfather Reinhardt uses. Players can learn a […]

6y ago

New ‘Overwatch’ Hero Teased, Lore Revealed With Letter And Screenshot

In keeping with the post-release cadence of free heroes and maps, Overwatch will soon welcome the 27th hero to the first person shooter. As the title reaches its second anniversary, Blizzard Entertainment developers are slowly revealing details on the next hero. Last week, an after-action report on the game’s Twitter added a little lore to […]

6y ago

‘World Of Warcraft’ Transmogrification Loot Rules Will Change When ‘Battle For Azeroth’ Releases

In January, World of Warcraft updated with the 7.3.5 patch introducing zone scaling throughout the game. The update broadened the level ranges of zones letting players stay in each area longer while still earning experience. It also affected dungeons making those instanced areas available to a wider range of character levels. With that change, personal […]

6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Is Free To Play This Weekend During The Lunar New Year Event

Blizzard Entertainment’s first-person shooter Overwatch is free to play this weekend on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Another free weekend for the FPS begins on February 16 and ends on February 19. Like all free weekends for the game, anything a new player earns will carry over if they choose to purchase the game. […]

6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Lunar New Year Event Adds New Skins, The Ability To Change Skins Before A Match

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with good fortune and new skins in Overwatch. The Lunar New Year event is back for the Year of the Dog with several new skins and a revamped capture the flag mode. Not to mention, today’s Overwatch update lets players change their skin in a match lobby before the fight […]

6y ago

‘World Of Warcraft’ Allied Races Now Live With ‘Battle For Azeroth’ Pre-Purchase

One of the major features of the seventh World of Warcraft expansion is the inclusion of Allied Races. These new playable races are not unlocked by simply buying the expansion, though. Players need to recruit the new races for either the Alliance or the Horde before they can play as one of them. In Battle […]

6y ago

‘World Of Warcraft’ Recruit Program Now Offer Less Bonus Experience

For years, World of Warcraft players used the game’s Recruit-A-Friend program to level characters quickly. In addition to unlocking special mounts and pets, the system provides both the recruiter and the recruited a temporary bonus to experience. Essentially, players would use the system to RaF themselves by creating a new account and playing both their […]

6y ago

New ‘Overwatch’ Cosmetic Items Include Black Cat D.Va And Asp Pharah Skins

With tomorrow’s maintenance, a new map and several new items are coming to Overwatch. The Blizzard World map and new cosmetic collectibles are scheduled to release. New legendary skins, epic skins, sprays, emotes, and highlight introductions will be included in standard loot boxes after the update. Blizzard Entertainment is revealing each new item before the […]

6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Blizzard World Map Releases Next Week Alongside New Items In Standard Loot Boxes

Blizzard Entertainment’s popular Overwatch mixes with the developer’s other franchises in an upcoming map for the FPS. The Blizzard World map is a virtual theme park featuring many of Blizzard’s properties like Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft. Scheduled to release in early 2018, the new assault/escort map and new standard loot box items are confirmed to […]

6y ago

‘World Of Warcraft’ Update Adds Level Scaling Throughout The Game Tomorrow

Zone scaling is finally coming to Azeroth with the 7.3.5 update tomorrow. World of Warcraft areas will soon feature wider level ranges, letting players complete zones without out-leveling them. This applies to zones through Warlords of Draenor content, opening up a larger selection of leveling opportunities for players. Currently, each World of Warcarft zone has […]

6y ago

‘Overwatch’ In 2018 Includes Returning Events, New Items In Base Loot Boxes, And Hero 27

With 2017 behind them, Overwatch players and developers are looking forward to the game’s progress in 2018. New maps, heroes, and events are planned for the first-person shooter, alongside balance patches throughout the year. This month, the first season of the Overwatch League will begin. Players can even buy team skins to support the league […]

6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Winter Wonderland Event Is Now Live Adding Seven New Holiday Skins

Snowy maps and modes are now available in Overwatch for the return of the Winter Wonderland event. Last year’s skins and items are back with new festive offerings. Seven new legendary skins are included in the event alongside a new Reinhardt introduction, two emotes, and several victory poses. Last year’s event mode is back in […]

7y ago

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Remaster Of Blizzard Classic ‘Diablo II’ Rumored To Be Releasing In 2020