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7 Activision Blizzard games we want to see on Game Pass

Once the dust settles from Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, here are the titles we'd most like to see on Game Pass.
Xbox holds an E3 show in 2019.

Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard in shocking deal

Microsoft announced its upcoming acquisition of Activision Blizzard and what will come with it.
Genji slashes a robot in Overwatch 2.

Blizzard games hit with late-night DDoS attack

Players were unable to log in or queue for games after the attack last night.
A chaotic battlefield in Diablo 2: Resurrected.

Diablo II: Resurrected’s best feature should be in every remake

Being able to swap between the original and remastered versions of a game was something I never knew I needed.
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BlizzConline 2022 has been canceled amid ongoing controversy

Blizzard has canceled the event to focus its energy on "supporting our teams and progressing development of our games and experiences."
Heroes from Hearthstone Mercenaries stand together.

Hearthstone’s standout Mercanaries mode is smothered by the main game

Hearthstone Mercenaries is a fresh take on the game, but it cannot be separated from the original game.
Jesse McCree in Overwatch

Blizzard is changing Overwatch character McCree’s name amid controversy

McCree was named after a World of Warcraft developer who was let go by Blizzard following a lawsuit filed against the company.
Mei and Zarya run with the payload.

Everything you need to know about Overwatch endorsements

If you're wondering what the new Overwatch endorsements are, how they work, and how and why you should try and get them, here's everything you need to know.
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Diablo 2: Resurrected beta is a ghost that haunts my memories

Diablo 2: Resurrected opened up beta access to more players. After spending time with the game, it made me yearn for something I don't think even existed.
Overwatch heroes in the air about to attack.

What are Overwatch competitive ranks?

Overwatch is made for all players, but competitive ranks can take a little while to wrap your head around. Here's everything you need to know about this mode.
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Diablo Immortal delayed to 2022 amid hectic week for Blizzard

Blizzard announced Diablo Immortal's delay, citing polish issues as the reasoning behind the push.
A party attacks a red dragon in World of Warcraft.

World of Warcraft development paused amid Activision-Blizzard harassment lawsuit

A senior World of Warcraft designer says development on the game is paused in light of Activision-Blizzard's harassment case.
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Blizzard details Diablo 4 customization options and new enemies

Diablo 4 will have new character customization options for players to use to create their own looks and style.
Characters in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch pros weigh in on the sequel’s shift to five-player teams

Overwatch 2 will reduce team size by one, and the change has professional players worried about their careers.
Overwatch heroes in the air about to attack.

Overwatch is getting crossplay on all platforms soon

After years of requests, Blizzard Entertainment is introducing crossplay in Overwatch for all platforms.
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Overwatch 2 developers explain how the game’s dynamic maps work

A post from the Overwatch team has detailed the Environment States system that will radically transform the game's tried and true maps.
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Blizzcon 2021 has been canceled, will return with a hybrid format in 2022

BlizzCon executive producer Saralyn Smith has just confirmed via a BlizzCon site update that the event has been canceled for 2021.
Characters in Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 limits include five players and one tank per team

Many Overwatch 2 details were revealed during the What's Next event. Most notably, Overwatch 2 will be reduced to 5v5 from the 6v6 team sizes in the original.
Tracer, Mei, Reinhardt, Mercy, and Lucio pose in the key art for Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 What’s Next livestream: How to watch and what to expect from it

Blizzard Entertainment will debut an Overwatch 2 livestream called What's Next. It will air this week and aims to show off some gameplay and its new features.
Characters fly on mounts in World of Warcraft Classic.

World of Warcraft Classic: How to race to level 60 fast

World of Warcraft Classic has a level 60 cap, and you'll need to race there as fast as you can. Our WoW Classic leveling guide has everything you need to know.
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The best race and class combinations for your next WoW Classic character

With the release of The Burning Crusade on the horizon, you may be thinking about starting a new character. Here are the best race/class combos in WoW Classic.
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Diablo 2 Resurrection, Diablo 4 headline first day of Blizzcon 2021

Blizzcon 2021 kicked off with an action-packed opening ceremony that included new information on Diablo 4 and the long-rumored Diablo 2 remake.
WoW Classic pre-raid gear guide

How to gear up for your first WoW Classic raid

Raids are the best way to find high-level gear in World of Warcraft. Here's some of the best pre-raid gear players should use in World of Warcraft Classic.
Dreamhaven

Blizzard veterans team up to form new game company

Former Blizzard veterans have come together to form a new game company called Dreamhaven, a publisher that oversees multiple development studios.
Overwatch Skins

The best Overwatch skins, and how to get them

Dying to know which Overwatch skins are the best? Although ranking the best skins is subjective, here are some of the most popular skins in the game now.
Winston and other characters looking confused.

Overwatch hero guide: A breakdown of every character and their abilities

Jumping into Overwatch for the first time? Check out our guide for a quick explanation of each character to help you find the best team and modes of attack.

The best WoW Classic add-ons

Much of the WoW Classic experience is defined by add-ons. From quality-of-life improvements to UI overhauls, here are the best WoW Classic add-ons available.
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Blizzard employees are organizing on Slack to boost pay, vacation time

Blizzard employees are coming together to ask the company for higher pay, more vacation time, and changes in how promotions are handled at the company.
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BlizzCon 2020 canceled, online event in the works for next year

Blizzard announced it is canceling BlizzCon 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the public health risks it entails.
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Overwatch communication wheel now customizable with additional voice lines

Overwatch's communication wheel was updated to offer 26 voice lines, which players can choose from to customize the messages that they can send to teammates.
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Blizzard’s new Overwatch hero, Echo, shows off skill-stealing ultimate ability

Echo, who was revealed as the 32nd hero for Overwatch and likely the last until Overwatch 2, features an ultimate skill that allows her to copy enemy heroes.

Blizzard takes first crack at banning heroes from Overwatch competitive play

Blizzard revealed that Orisa, Baptiste, Hanzo, and Mei are the first heroes that are temporarily unavailable under the new hero pools system of Overwatch.
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Canceled StarCraft: Ghost resurfaces in leaked playable build for Xbox

A playable build of Blizzard's cancelled StarCraft: Ghost has reportedly leaked from an Xbox dev kit, providing a good look on the third-person stealth shooter.
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Warcraft III: Reforged update fixes game-breaking bugs, but is it enough?

Blizzard has fixed some of the biggest game-breaking Warcraft III: Reforged bugs in the game's latest update. The game has been criticized for its rough launch.