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Diablo IV Rings in Anniversary with Free Gifts, XP Boosts and Goblin Event
technology1 hour ago

Diablo IV Rings in Anniversary with Free Gifts, XP Boosts and Goblin Event

Diablo IV marks the Sanctuary anniversary with a two-part celebration: June 2–9 features Mother's Blessing XP boosts in Seasonal and Eternal realms, the March of the Goblins event, and a reputation board unlocking the Regalia of the Sacred Creed; plus daily free weapon-skin gifts in the in-game shop from June 1–6 (claim by June 9) including Blood Raven's Talon, King Kanai's Last Stand, Nangari Wounder, Overlord's Odium, and Flamefinger's Claws.

via Blizzard News|
#anniversary#blizzard#diablo-iv
Why China Gets Exclusive Overwatch Skins and Events, Explained
news5 days ago

Why China Gets Exclusive Overwatch Skins and Events, Explained

Blizzard says China-only events and cosmetics in Overwatch stem from Blizzard’s publishing arrangement with NetEase, with China receiving perks like 10 free Mythic Skins during the 10th-anniversary celebration while other regions get recolored launch skins via loot boxes. The company acknowledges the market-specific approach and notes they aim to balance future events, though backlash over perceived preferential treatment led to some adjustments to anniversary content in other territories.

via Kotaku|
#blizzard#china#exclusives
Diablo IV's Cow Level Mystery Grows: New Clues Point to a Hidden Island Temple
gaming21 days ago

Diablo IV's Cow Level Mystery Grows: New Clues Point to a Hidden Island Temple

Diablo IV’s long-running 'secret cow level' keeps dragging on as fans uncover clues tied to the Horadric Cube, Neyrelle’s hand, a Trophy of the Faithful, and a torn journal page that opens a quest to a cow island and a temple; Blizzard hasn’t confirmed a real reveal, despite ongoing teases and datamined items like the Crown of the Cow King, while the Lord of Hatred expansion adds Paladin and Warlock and overhauls endgame and skill trees.

via GameSpot|
#blizzard#datamining#diablo-iv
Overwatch Finally Advances Its Story In Season 2
games1 month ago

Overwatch Finally Advances Its Story In Season 2

Blizzard’s Overwatch reboot era is finally pushing its narrative forward: Vendetta has taken charge of Talon and is driving world-spanning intrigue, new lore appears in-game and through Overwatch: Undivided, and returning characters like Ana are resurfacing, signaling a meaningful, regular story rollout after years of pacing; while not all original themes may return, the series now treats lore as a central pillar rather than an afterthought.

via Kotaku|
#blizzard#games#lore
WoW Patch 12.0.5: A Bug-Riddled Debacle Sparks Player Backlash
gaming1 month ago

WoW Patch 12.0.5: A Bug-Riddled Debacle Sparks Player Backlash

World of Warcraft's 12.0.5 patch for the Midnight expansion launched amid a string of issues: lag and server disconnects, housing disabled due to a critical bug, a flawed Decor Duels mode, and a Voidforge system that duplicated items. Several class-spec bugs (Holy Paladin, Unholy Death Knight, Demonology Warlock) and a bugged final boss L'ura added to the frustration, along with a temporarily disabled Mythic+ achievement and awkward Void Ritual text. Some fixes rolled out within 48 hours, but players criticized QA and even noted regional subscription price hikes as part of the patch's fallout.

via GameSpot|
#blizzard#bugs#gaming
WoW players urge Blizzard to slow patches for polish, not more content
gaming1 month ago

WoW players urge Blizzard to slow patches for polish, not more content

World of Warcraft’s 12.0.5 Midnight patch arrives with new content but also a fresh wave of bugs and polish problems, prompting players to call on Blizzard to slow the eight‑week patch cadence in favor of a longer 10–12 week cycle that allows for more thorough testing and better storytelling. Critics say beta feedback has been ignored, communication has fallen short, and the rapid cadence is hurting quality, even as the expansion adds activities like fishing and PvP/PvE content. The piece situates the debate in the context of the game’s acquisition by Microsoft and rising subscription prices, and notes ongoing calls for more transparency and improved polish rather than just more drops.”,

via Windows Central|
#blizzard#bugs#gaming
Overwatch on Switch 2 shows 60 FPS boost and improved visuals in Blizzard's official comparison
gaming1 month ago

Overwatch on Switch 2 shows 60 FPS boost and improved visuals in Blizzard's official comparison

Blizzard released an official Switch 2 vs Switch graphics comparison for Overwatch, highlighting up to 60 FPS and higher-resolution visuals on Switch 2 with added effects like fire and enhanced water, compared to Switch 1. The Switch 2 version launched after a frame-rate bug was patched, and Overwatch is now available on the Nintendo eShop.

via Nintendo Everything|
#60-fps#blizzard#gaming
Overwatch on Switch 2 launches with performance hiccups, patch incoming
gaming1 month ago

Overwatch on Switch 2 launches with performance hiccups, patch incoming

Overwatch has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 but players report performance problems, with frames dipping toward 30 FPS instead of the promised 60. Blizzard says it’s aware of the Switch 2 performance issues and is working on a patch, though there’s no ETA yet. The company also lists several other fixes in the works, including saved custom binds, an updated Mystery Heroes configuration, and missing cosmetics to be addressed in a future patch.

via Nintendo Everything|
#blizzard#gaming#nintendo-switch-2
Blizzard wins court ruling, Turtle WoW private servers ordered offline
world-of-warcraft1 month ago

Blizzard wins court ruling, Turtle WoW private servers ordered offline

Activision Blizzard won its copyright case against Turtle WoW in California federal court, securing an immediate cease-and-desist and a permanent injunction to halt development, distribution, and promotion of Turtle WoW and related private servers. Blizzard and Turtle WoW’s owners reached a settlement, with terms confidential and a dismissal expected within 60 days, signaling a likely end to the Turtle WoW network (donations disabled on the site, ongoing discussions unlikely to yield a fan-licensing path).

via PCGamesN|
#blizzard#copyright-infringement#private-servers
Blizzard's Titan Disaster: How an Overambitious MMO Shaped Overwatch
technology2 months ago

Blizzard's Titan Disaster: How an Overambitious MMO Shaped Overwatch

Blizzard's Titan was an overly ambitious, one-server MMO that blended sim-like daily-life elements with action gameplay, but hubris and leadership clashes doomed the project. With an estimated $83 million spent, Titan was cancelled in 2013 after years of scope creep and internal push-pull; Jeff Kaplan says the failure was a multifaceted leadership mistake, and its remnants helped birth Overwatch and steer Blizzard's post‑Titan strategy.

via Eurogamer|
#blizzard#game-development#jeff-kaplan