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.
Unhappy with Warcraft III: Reforged? Blizzard is offering refunds
Blizzard Entertainment is offering quick refunds on its latest game, Warcraft III: Reforged, which launched with bugs, including automatic mission failure.
Blizzard stirs controversy with Overwatch hero pools aimed at fixing metagame
The Overwatch development team will add hero pools to the game's competitive mode and the Overwatch League, stirring controversy as it aims to fix the meta.
Revisit a strategy masterpiece in Warcraft III: Reforged, out today
Blizzard launches Warcraft III: Reforged today, January 28, at 6 p.m. ET. The new Warcraft game is a remastered version of Warcraft III. Warcraft III: Reforged is set before the events of World of Warcraft and has highly accessible system requirements across both Mac and PC.
Overwatch developer may have already revealed one of upcoming hero Echo’s skills
Overwatch developer Geoff Goodman may have already revealed one of the abilities of Echo, an upcoming hero in Overwatch 2. In a March 2019 post, Goodman described the unused Bomblet Gun, which players believe is the weapon that Echo wields in the cinematic trailer for the sequel.
Overwatch 1 and 2 clients will merge; four new heroes reportedly in the works
The clients of Overwatch 1 and 2 will eventually merge, according to director Jeff Kaplan, so that the player base will not be fragmented. Four new heroes are reportedly in development for the sequel, including a female character with a massive four-sided weapon and a creature by her side.
Digital Trends Live: Blizzard apologizes, TikTok’s smartphone, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Riley Winn discuss the top stories in tech, including Blizzard apologizing, TikTok is making a smartphone, Instagram is causing yoga injuries, MIT’s robot cubes, drones controlled by smart gloves could be used to explore Mars, and more.
Blizzcon 2019: Diablo 4’s combat is like a greatest hits album of past games
Blizzard revealed the first details about Diablo 4's combat at Blizzcon 2019. The developers hope to draw inspiration from all past titles, refining them to make Diablo 4's combat quick, visceral, and packed full of options.
BlizzCon 2019 attendees tried to beat Google’s DeepMind A.I. in StarCraft II
AlphaStar, an A.I. program powered by Google's DeepMind, was at BlizzCon 2019, with the goal of beating any human that tried to go up against it in StarCraft II. AlphaStar is looking to understand the potential and limitations of open-ended learning, which uses learning-based agents to solve tasks in training A.I.
BlizzCon 2019: Here’s what Blizzard announced from Diablo IV to Overwatch 2
Miss out on BlizzCon 2019? These are the biggest announcements from the opening ceremony, including two new game reveals, a new expansion for World of Warcraft, and an apology from Blizzard for its recent controversial actions regarding a Hearthstone player.
BlizzCon 2019: Overwatch 2 announced with focus on story, co-op modes
Blizzard officially announced Overwatch 2 during BlizzCon 2019, and the game is taking a different approach than most sequels. Players in the original game and Overwatch 2 can enjoy competitive play together. The sequel will add a new story option that offers player-versus-environment missions.
Blizzcon 2019: Diablo 4 announced with Barbarian, Sorceress, and Druid
Blizzard officially announced Diablo 4 at Blizzcon 2019. The details are slim, but we do know a few important parts of the story thanks to a long opening cinematic. Blizzard has also revealed the Barbarian, Druid, and Sorceress will be playable classes.
Blizzcon 2019: Blizzard’s president opens ceremonies with Hong Kong apology
Blizzard President J. Allen Brack opened the ceremonies at Blizzcon 2019 with an apology for the company's recent actions, which censored the protests of Hong Kong supporters.
BlizzCon 2019: Watch the opening ceremony here at 11AM Pacific
BlizzCon 2019 is quickly approaching, and the event has always been home to some of the biggest game announcements from Blizzard Entertainment. This year, we'll tell you how to watch BlizzCon 2019 and what to expect. New sequels in some of the company's biggest game franchises are predicted for the opening ceremony.
BlizzCon 2019 schedule: Opening ceremony, panels, events, and more
Blizzard Entertainment's annual convention begins with pre-show festivities on October 31. If you don't want to miss out on the opening ceremony, panels, the cosplay show, and some special community events, you can find out exactly what's happening and when with our BlizzCon 2019 schedule.
Overwatch 2, Diablo 4 announcements rumored for BlizzCon 2019
Blizzard is reportedly preparing to unveil Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 at BlizzCon 2019, which will run from November 1 to 2. The source of the rumors is streamer Metro, who accurately leaked information for BlizzCon 2018, but it remains to be seen if the announcements will actually happen.
Democratic and Republican lawmakers criticize Apple, Blizzard in letter
Several prominent congressional lawmakers from the Democratic and Republican parties, recently collaborated on two letters, criticizing tech and gaming giants, Apple, Inc, and Blizzard Entertainment regarding the companies stance concerning censorship concerning China.
Blizzard lays its cards on the table with more Hearthstone bans
The latest layer in a series of global protests against Blizzard Entertainment comes from three American University Hearthstone players, who have been temporarily banned from the popular card game after recently holding a protest sign during an official competition stream.
Overwatch on Switch was a dream come true. Then Blizzard abandoned its values
I craved the launch of Overwatch on the Switch, but Blizzard's decision to ban Hearthstone player Blitzchung over his support of Hong Kong makes it hard to celebrate. The company's response went against its own values and the messages we've come to expect in its games, making it feel meaningless.
Blizzard cancels Overwatch Nintendo Switch event amid Hong Kong controversy
Blizzard has canceled its Overwatch event that was slated to take place in New York City on Wednesday, October 16, amid controversy over its treatment of Hearthstone tournament player Chung “blitzchung” Ng Wai, who publicly backed Hong Kong protesters during the competition.
Riot Games, Epic Games walk opposite paths after Blizzard’s Hong Kong debacle
League of Legends developer Riot Games and Fortnite developer Epic Games responded differently to Blizzard's Hong Kong controversy. While Riot Games urged pro players to avoid doing what Chung "blitzchung" Ng Wai did, Epic Games said that it will not ban players for expressing their personal views.
Blizzard rolls back penalties against blitzchung, but damage already done
Blizzard, facing immense pressure from various communities, reduced the suspension against Hearthstone player Chung "blitzchung" Ng Wai for expressing his pro-Hong Kong stance. Unfortunately, the damage may have already been done, with several groups reportedly planning to stage protests at BlizzCon.
Why Blizzard suspending a Hearthstone player over Hong Kong support is bad
Blizzard has suspended a competitive Hearthstone player from esports competition and voided his winnings because of a statement he made supporting Hong Kong protestors. Here is why that matters, and the precedent it could set for Blizzard and other companies to appease foreign governments in the future.
Overwatch director offers any hero to join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster
Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan said in an interview that Nintendo is welcome choose any character from the shooter to add to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. Kaplan's first choice is Tracer, who was previously rumored as a DLC fighter, but there are many good choices among the Overwatch heroes.
BlizzCon 2019 Virtual Ticket goodie bag comes with sweet WoW and Overwatch skins
BlizzCon 2019 is a mere month away and with that comes the launch of the virtual tickets. If you can't attend the event in person, you can still participate at home and get some sweet rewards that include WoW and Overwatch skins along with some more goodies from other popular Blizzard games.
Authorities arrest suspect behind World of Warcraft Classic DDoS attacks
The suspect behind the recent distributed denial of service attacks against World of Warcraft Classic servers has been tracked down and arrested. It remains unclear if the person held by the authorities was the same one behind the Twitter account that took credit for the incident.
A beginner’s guide to healing in World of Warcraft Classic
Every World of Warcraft dungeon party needs a good healer to survive. It's a difficult and stressful job for sure, but learning the ropes early can really catapult your WoW Classic leveling experience. This guide will teach you which classes to use at an early level and how to heal your first dungeon.
A beginner’s guide to tanking in World of Warcraft Classic
Tanking in World of Warcraft Classic is a daunting experience. As the sole person responsible for keeping the rest of your dungeon squad alive and free from large repair bills, the pressure mounts up. Here are some tips on how to pick and build your tank class, and how to survive your first dungeon.
World of Warcraft Classic is an unfulfilling slog without friends
World of Warcraft is a piece of video game history at this point. Fans reverse-engineered the game to undo the last decade of Blizzard's patches until the developer created an official "Classic" server. But a change in tastes and time make it hard for this pseudo-veteran to enjoy WoW Classic alone.
Shady World of Warcraft Classic farming method catches Blizzard’s attention
A shady farming and leveling method in World of Warcraft Classic has caught Blizzard's attention, as the community grows concerned that it will make some players too overpowered early on. The developer said that measures to prevent the exploit are on the way while downplaying the severity of the problem.
Blizzard sues Sina Games for blatant Warcraft rip-off Glorious Saga
Blizzard filed a lawsuit against Sina Games due to Glorious Saga, which blatantly ripped off Warcraft with the usage of characters and other assets from the franchise. Glorious Saga has since been taken down, and while it is still available on the Google Play Store, it no longer launches.
Everything you need to know about World of Warcraft Classic
World of Warcraft Classic has arrived, warping players back to 2006 for some vanilla WoW action. Vanilla WoW is a different animal when it comes to combat, loot, builds, and more. We've compiled everything you need to know about World of Warcraft Classic, so you know what you're diving into right now.
Amazon listing all but confirms Overwatch is coming to Nintendo Switch
A now-deleted listing for a Nintendo Switch case on Amazon suggests Overwatch will soon be coming to the system. A port for Nintendo Switch has not been announced, despite fans requesting Blizzard release the game on the hybrid console. It first released back in 2016 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
How to pick the World of Warcraft Classic class that’s right for you
World of Warcraft scales the total amount of classes available down to the original nine. But how do you know which one is right for you? With no easy re-roll option, it's important to get it right first time, and this WoW Classic class guide should help you figure out which class is right for you.