Blizzard goes mobile-only for massively multiplayer ‘Diablo Immortal’
Diablo Immortal will be a new mobile game set in the Diablo universe. It's not only the first mobile game of the franchise but the first massively multiplayer role-playing game. Unlike past games, Diablo Immortal will include a persistent world with a capital city and dungeons.
Classic remaster will be free with ‘World of Warcraft’ subscription
World of Warcraft fans were wondering how much the Classic remaster would cost. Now, they have their answer. Classic will be available as part of a standard subscription and won't be sold alone. That makes World of Warcraft Classic a great value for Warcraft fans.
How to watch BlizzCon 2018
Tickets for BlizzCon 2018 at the Anaheim Convention Center are sold out, but you can still watch the November 2-3 event at home for your all things Blizzard fix. The opening ceremony featuring all the major news is free to watch for everyone, and the Virtual Ticket gives you insider access.
Esports to watch at BlizzCon 2018
Blizzard is holding several different esports competitions during BlizzCon 2018. Here's when you can tune in for games like Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Starcraft II, Heroes of the Storm, and even Hearthstone. Many events occur simultaneously, so you won't be able to tune in for all of them.
Leaked ‘Overwatch’ Lego sets include Reinhardt, Winston, Mercy, and more
Target has released images for several upcoming Overwatch-themed Lego sets. The sets include a wide variety of characters from the launch version of the game, as well as a few famous locations. A buildable Bastion figure had already been revealed for pre-order on the official Blizzard store.
Adorable robotic murder-machine Bastion is the first ‘Overwatch’ Lego set
Bastion, the robotic defensive powerhouse from Overwatch, will be the first character turned into a Lego set. His Omnic variant will only be available on the official Blizzard gear shop. We also know that Tracer is on the way, and it appears several other characters are coming, too.
From Xbox to plastic blocks: ‘Overwatch’ is leaping into Lego sets
Overwatch will be getting its own Lego sets. Blizzard made the announcement alongside a video of a small Tracer mini-figure that came to life in front of game director Jeff Kaplan. Other characters coming to Lego sets appear to be Winston, Mercy, McCree, and Widowmaker.
‘Hellboy’ reboot screenwriter could helm animated ‘Diablo’ series on Netflix
Hellboy reboot screenwriter and Boom! Studios founder Andy Cosby has revealed that he's in talks to write and act as showrunner for an animated Diablo series on Netflix. Little else is known about the project, but Diablo III will arrive to Nintendo Switch on November 2 with all the DLC in tow.
Battle your demons on the go when ‘Diablo III’ hits Switch this November
Blizzard's acclaimed action-RPG Diablo III will release for Nintendo Switch on November 2. Diablo III: Eternal Collection includes both local and online cooperative play as well as Switch-exclusive cosmetic items, and the port includes access to the game's expansions and seasonal content.
‘Battle for Azeroth’ doesn’t let you play your way, and that sucks
'Battle for Azeroth' has promise on paper, but its many features are only available in certain circumstances, or at certain times. It's an expansion that relies heavily on the success of its predecessor, 'Legion,' and doesn't offer long-time players new reasons to keep playing.
The Overwatch League adds 8 new teams for 2019, including Paris and Toronto
Blizzard's The Overwatch League will add eight new teams for its 2019 season, including multiple teams from both Canada and China. This brings the total number of teams in the league up to 20, and Blizzard hopes to have teams compete in their own cities within the next few years.
Expect devilish dealings for Azshara in the final ‘Battle for Azeroth’ short
Blizzard reveals the last Battle for Azeroth Warbringers short during Gamescom 2018. This time around, it stars Queen Azshara and we get an up close and personal look at the destruction of her kingdom and the rebirth of one of the most vicious villains in WoW.
‘Overwatch’ Busan map Easter eggs, and where to find them
D.Va's new animated short showing off her impressive MEKA skills came out and along with it, a new Overwatch map on PTR called Busan! Players have found some really cool easter eggs and since the map is only available to a limited amount of people, we're going to show you the best ones we could find!
‘World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth’ is the game’s fastest-selling expansion
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, the latest expansion to Blizzard's long-running online game, has broken franchise records for first-day sales. The record was previously held by 2016's Legion expansion, which sold well over 3 million units in one day. Battle for Azeroth is available now on PC and Mac.
D.Va goes it alone in an explosive new ‘Overwatch’ animated short
On August 22, Blizzard released a new animated short focused on competitive gamer and Korean soldier D.Va. "Shooting Star" shows us the origin of her Ultimate ability and one of her most dangerous missions. A new map set in South Korea will be coming to Overwatch soon, as well.
Blizzard changes its tune, says ‘Overwatch’ could run on Nintendo Switch
Blizzard's hugely popular multiplayer shooter Overwatch isn't available on Nintendo Switch, but one of the studio's senior producers says that it could technically run on the hybrid console. Blizzard brings its game Diablo III to the Switch later this year with special Zelda-themed content.
‘Diablo III’ is bringing loot-filled goodness to the Nintendo Switch this year
Blizzard's acclaimed action-RPG Diablo III will reportedly be coming to Nintendo Switch later this year, and it will include four-player cooperative play on the console. Blizzard previously said it had multiple Diablo projects in the works, with one of them presumably being a full-fledged Diablo 4.
Blizzard has multiple Diablo projects in the works, details coming this year
Blizzard revealed in an update video today that it has multiple Diablo projects in the works. The studio plans to reveal more information on them later this year, but it's not clear if any are full sequels. Blizzard is also prepping for the launch of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth.
The first six ‘World of Warcraft’ expansions are now free, as they should be
Blizzard has made all previous World of Warcraft expansions, and the original 2004 game, free with a subscription, and it’s the best decision the company could hope to make to attract first-time players. The latest expansion, Battle for Azeroth, releases in August for $50.
The Overwatch League goes mainstream with broadcasts coming to ESPN
The Overwatch League has been available to stream online since it began, but the esports league is coming to ESPN, Disney, and ABC, as well. The coverage kicks off tonight with the beginning of the playoffs and will extend to the league's second season next year. ESPN has occasionally covered esports in the past.
Conduct dangerous experiments in ‘Hearthstone: The Boomsday Project’
Hearthstone: The Boomsday Project is the latest expansion for Blizzard's card battler, and it's coming out in less than a month. The expansion adds the ability to fuse cards using magnets, as well as "Projects," which offer bonuses to both your own team as well as your opponent's team.
The next ‘Overwatch’ hero is a hamster in a gun-blazing robot
The Overwatch community had previously assumed that the next hero to release for the game would be a small ape named Hammond, but we were very wrong. Instead, it's a tiny hamster in a robot, but his machine is packed with enough firepower to take on any bigger heroes that try to hurt him.
Blizzard seeks patent for ‘play of the game’ system in ‘Overwatch’
Blizzard Entertainment has filed a patent application for the technology used in Overwatch's Play of the Game system, which shows the top play from a multiplayer match at its conclusion. The application was filed in December 2016 and was made public on the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office earlier this month.
Blizzard’s latest ‘Overwatch’ tease seems to hint at new hero
A short teaser video posted on the official Overwatch Twitter account appears to tease Hammond as the next playable character. The ape escaped from the Horizon Lunar Colony and has been missing ever since. Current playable hero Winston was also originally raised in the same facility.
New ‘Overwatch’ social features will match you up with better players
New updates to Overwatch will give you the ability to endorse other players based on their sportsmanship and ability to work with teammates. A "looking for group" function is also being added, and larger gameplay changes for certain characters and maps are also in the works.
Job listing reveals Blizzard is working on a new game in the Diablo franchise
Six years after Diablo III originally hit Windows and macOS, a new installment in the franchise appears to be in the works. The news arrives by way of a job listing on Blizzard's website looking for a dungeon artist for an unannounced Diablo project. The minions of Hell are growing stronger.
‘Overwatch’ two-year anniversary event featuring new map is now live
To celebrate the two-year anniversary of Overwatch, Blizzard will host an event that introduces a new map as well as Legendary skins. The celebration begins on May 22 and will run through June 11. A free weekend of the game will be available on all platforms from May 25 through May 28.
Death lurks around every corner in the new Petra ‘Overwatch’ map
The latest Overwatch map, Petra, is coming to the game soon, and its free-for-all Deathmatch gameplay will probably turn some friends into enemies. The map includes destructible elements and bears some resemblance to the Temple of Anubis map that launched with the game in 2016.
‘World of Warcraft’ DDoS attacker gets a year in prison, nearly $30,000 fine
A disgruntled World of Warcraft player who engaged in DDoS attacks against the game's European servers has been sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay nearly $30,000 to Blizzard Entertainment, the Justice Department has announced. The attacks took place in 2010 and shut players out of the game.
Venetian ‘Rialto’ payload map is now live in ‘Overwatch’
A new payload map, Rialto, has gone live in Blizzard's hero shooter Overwatch. Set in Venice, Italy, players first experienced a nighttime version of Rialto in the recent Retribution co-op event. The map arrives alongside a substantial overhaul for archer Hanzo, replacing his long-maligned Scatter Shot.
6 vs. 6 Competitive Elimination is available until May 7 in ‘Overwatch’
The new competitive Overwatch season is live and brings competitive elimination mode for the first time. The six-on-six ranked playlist retains Lockout rules and gains a fresh playable map. Best get to fragging soon, though, as this season is brief --- it only runs until May 7.
15 years after its release, ‘Warcraft III’ finally gets widescreen support
The latest patch for Warcraft III is one of largest the game has received in years. Most notably, you can finally play the nearly 16-year-old RTS in widescreen and the player count has increased from 12 to 24.If Blizzard has more plans for Warcraft, we may hear about them at Blizzcon in November.
Overwatch League player fired from team over sexual misconduct allegations
The Overwatch League player Jonathan Sanchez, a member of the Boston Uprising, has been suspended indefinitely by the league following sexual misconduct allegations involving a minor. He has also been released from his team following allegations from a second underage girl.
Blizzcon coming to Los Angeles area in November — and you can get tickets soon
Blizzcon, Blizzard Entertainment's celebration of its games and community, will take place on November 2 and 3, 2018.