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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 […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y 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 […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 4y 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 […]

By Dave LeClair | 4y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By Louise Bonquin | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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. […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y 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 […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y ago

‘Overwatch’ Winter Wonderland Event Adds Holiday Maps Alongside Skins For Hanzo, Junkrat, And Roadhog

On December 12, the Winter Wonderland event returns to Overwatch. The seasonal event will transform select maps into snowy playfields, while also adding new skins. A new mode is also part of the event featuring everyone’s favorite scientists: Mei and Winston. Not to mention, last year’s holiday skins and the Snowball Offensive mode will also […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y ago

‘World Of Warcraft’ Zone Scaling Now On PTR Requiring More Experience To Level In The Base Game

When the 7.3.5 patch releases for World of Warcraft, all zones in the game will utilize zone scaling technology. This feature scales the zone to the level of the character letting them earn experience in each zone without out-leveling the quests there. Players enjoying the current expansion have experienced zone scaling in the Broken Isles […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y ago

Blizzard Entertainment Black Friday Sale Discounts ‘Destiny 2,’ ‘Overwatch,’ And ‘World Of Warcraft’

With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, many publishers and developers are discounting their games for Black Friday. Blizzard Entertainment is marking down three major titles available on Battle.net for the occasion including their own Overwatch and World of Warcraft. The FPS Destiny 2 which is published by Activision and developed by Bungie is also on sale […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y ago

Blizzard World Comes To ‘Overwatch’ Test Servers

Blizzard Entertainment introduced Blizzard World to Overwatch fans at BlizzCon 2017 just two weeks ago and has already pushed out to be tested by the online shooter’s community. The new map was released to the Public Test Realm (PTR) servers on the PC Monday along with a handful of bug fixes. Blizzard World is a […]

By Scott Grill | 5y ago

New ‘Overwatch’ Hero Available: Play Moira For Free Right Now

With her ability to heal allies and damage foes, Moira is the sixth support character in Overwatch. The new hero is now available to play for free without having to unlock her with in-game currency or paid DLC. Moira brings the total number of Overwatch characters to 26, and she is the fifth character released […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y ago

‘StarCraft 2’ Is Now Free To Play Including The First Single-Player Campaign, Multiplayer, And Co-Op

Discover the first campaign for StarCraft 2 for free starting today. The popular real-time strategy title from Blizzard Entertainment is now a free-to-play title including the Wings of Liberty campaign, multiplayer, and extended co-op. The entire Terran-focused story is included in the free game, but players can purchase the Zerg campaign Heart of the Swarm […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y ago

‘World Of Warcraft’ Zone Scaling Comes To Low-Level Zones Before ‘Battle For Azeroth’ Releases

In the 7.3.5 patch, low-level World of Warcraft zones will take advantage of the game’s zone scaling technology. Currently, players in the Legion expansion experience this feature after they acquire their artifact weapon. Instead of being directed to a specific zone to level, then moving to the next according to the suggested level range, players […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y ago

‘Overwatch’ Is Free To Play Next Weekend Including The New Support Hero Moira

Another free weekend for Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch is starting soon. The first-person shooter will be free to play on November 17 until November 20. Players on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One will have a chance to play the game for free. During this time, nearly everything in the game will be available to a […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y ago

‘Overwatch’ Public Test Realm Live With New Moira Hero, Resurrection Cast Time, And An Ana Buff

Another member of Talon is coming to Overwatch as a playable hero. The first-person shooter will soon welcome Moira O’Deorain, a scientist that functions as a support hero in the game. Moira can both damage enemies and aid allies on the battlefield with most of her abilities. The new support hero and changes to existing […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y ago

‘World Of Warcraft’ Expansion ‘Battle For Azeroth’ Adds Six New Playable Races That Players Unlock With Quests

BlizzCon 2017 is well underway, with announcements made for many Blizzard Entertainment titles today. A new expansion is coming to the popular MMORPG World of Warcraft entitled Battle for Azeroth. Players can expect an expanded level cap, new dungeons, the introduction of Warfronts, and more in the upcoming expansion. Not to mention, six new playable […]

By David Stonecipher | 5y ago

Highly Anticipated ‘World Of Warcraft’ Expansion Announced At Blizzcon

The opening ceremony for Blizzcon 2017 was emotional and touching for dedicated Blizzard fans. The video that kicked off Blizzcon featured fans of various Blizzard Entertainment games discussing the relationships they have formed and strengthened through the gaming realms. Attendance for Blizzcon 2017 was record-breaking, with millions viewing via virtual ticket and over 30,000 people […]

By Amber Roberson | 5y ago

‘Overwatch’ Adding Blizzard World Theme Park Map And New Support Hero Soon, Reinhardt Gets A Story Trailer

Overwatch fans received a couple of major announcements from BlizzCon 2017 Friday along with an epic new character background trailer for Reinhardt. PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC gamers will be going to a Blizzard World theme park soon and will be accompanied by a new villain character in the Support role. Blizzard World The […]

By Scott Grill | 5y ago

‘Warcraft,’ ‘Overwatch,’ And More: What To Expect From Blizzcon 2017

Blizzard fans from across the globe are gathering both in person and virtually for the kickoff of Blizzcon 2017. Blizzard Entertainment’s event of the year is highly anticipated by adventurers across various games, including World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, StarCraft, Diablo, and Heroes of the Storm. Fans are hoping for expansions and new characters, but […]

By Amber Roberson | 5y ago

BlizzCon 2017 Goodies Revealed For ‘Overwatch,’ ‘Diablo 3,’ And ‘Heroes Of The Storm’

On November 3, fans of Blizzard Entertainment will gather in California to preview upcoming content and view developer panels. BlizzCon 2017 is no different and like previous years, players can purchase a Virtual Ticket to enjoy the convention without the travel expense. Virtual Tickets offer purchasers a chance to see full coverage of BlizzCon 2017 […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

‘World Of Warcraft’ Events For October Include Hallow’s End, Weekly Bonuses

World of Warcraft developers and players will celebrate 13 years of operation next month. After releasing in 2004, the popular MMORPG is still active with annual events like Hallow’s End and even weekly holidays providing different in-game bonuses. In the month of October players will have another chance to obtain rare mounts, toys, and items […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Update Adds Junkertown, Redesigns Mercy, And Fixes Queue Times For Avoided Xbox One Players

Players can now travel to Junkertown in the latest Overwatch update. The new escort map, D.Va changes, and redesigned Mercy are live on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The patch also includes a few changes to Mystery Heroes alongside various bug fixes. Additionally, Xbox One players with poor reputation can still matchmake with the […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Is Free Next Weekend On PC, PlayStation 4, And Xbox One

Prospective agents of Overwatch that have yet to try the first-person shooter have a chance to play for free next weekend. Another free weekend for Blizzard Entertainment’s popular competitive hero-based shooter is coming up, giving everyone an opportunity to see if Overwatch is right for them. The upcoming free weekend begins on September 22, and […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

BlizzCon Virtual Ticket Features ‘World Of Warcraft’ Two-Passenger Airship, Zeppelin Faction Mounts

In November, fans of Blizzard Entertainment’s various franchises, like World of Warcraft, will gather in California for BlizzCon 2017. Although attending the conference in person is an option, a Virtual Ticket is also available for those that want to view the festivities live without the travel expense. A BlizzCon Virtual Ticket offers a buyer the […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

New Junkertown Map Comes To ‘Overwatch’ Next Week

In Overwatch lore, Junkertown exists because land was given to omnics after the Ominic Crisis. Omnics were granted an area around the local omnium factory, which effectively forced residents to be evacuated from the location. Locals, like Roadhog, who were displaced soon formed a group whose goal was to take back this land. Eventually, the […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Patch Adds A Way To Report Players On PlayStation 4, Xbox One Alongside New Deathmatch Modes

The Summer Games are over and a new Overwatch patch is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The latest update adds new deathmatch modes in the Arcade, adjusts a few heroes, and introduces a new reporting tool on PS4 and Xbox One. Today’s patch is larger than normal due to data format changes […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

New ‘Overwatch’ PTR Update Revamps Mercy’s Abilities, D.Va Changes Hit

Overwatch received a new Public Test Region (PTR) update Thursday that brings some mighty big changes to Mercy and D.Va. PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC fans should expect these two heroes to play quite different when Blizzard Entertainment officially releases the next update to the hit shooter. D.Va Changes The D.Va changes were first […]

By Scott Grill | 6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Competitive Season Shortened, D.Va Getting Ability Changes To Make Her More Aggressive

Blizzard Entertainment is still pulling levers and flipping switches behind the scenes of Overwatch. Game Director Jeff Kaplan spoke in a developer update video about changes coming to the Season 6 competitive scene. Meanwhile, Principal Designer Geoff Goodman outlined some major changes coming to D.Va that will change her play style. Competitive Changes Overwatch’s competitive […]

By Scott Grill | 6y ago

New ‘Overwatch’ Map Takes Players To Junkertown

Players will soon travel to Junkertown in Overwatch. A new escort map coming to the first-person shooter is set in Junkertown. The Australian map was announced today alongside a new animated short video and a map overview video. Although there is no release date for the new map, players can expect to see it first […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

‘Overwatch’ PTR Update Previews Buffs To Junkrat, Widowmaker, And Roadhog Changes But Not The Way You Expect

Blizzard Entertainment is not just introducing new deathmatch game modes to Overwatch via a Public Test Region (PTR) update Thursday. The studio is also giving significant buffs to a quartet of heroes. Unsurprisingly, Roadhog is one of those receiving an upgrade but not in the way fans of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC […]

By Scott Grill | 6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Getting Deathmatch Modes Via Arcade With New Widowmaker-Based Map

Overwatch has been an objective-based shooter since its launch last year, but that hasn’t kept fans asking for traditional deathmatch modes. Blizzard Game Director Jeff Kaplan obliged in a new video released Thursday announcing Team Deathmatch and Free for All will be coming to the Arcade hopper soon. Kaplan did not give a date on […]

By Scott Grill | 6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Summer Games 2017 Goes Live For PS4, Xbox One, And PC With New Skins And More

The Overwatch Summer Games 2017 event just went live for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Blizzard Entertainment flipped the switch on a new batch of skins and other items that can be earned in-game along with a new and improved version of Lucioball. Summer Games 2017 will run for three weeks in Overwatch […]

By Scott Grill | 6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Summer Games Returns Next Week With Lucioball And New Loot

Blizzard Entertainment confirmed Tuesday what many Overwatch fans had been anticipating. The Summer Games event is returning for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC gamers this year and it will drop in one week’s time. The three-week Overwatch Summer Games 2017 event is set to kick off on Tuesday, August 8. Blizzard has had a […]

By Scott Grill | 6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Update Adds Doomfist, Reduces Loot Box Duplicates, And Improves Highlights

Charge up deadly punches, send players into the air, and unleash a massive ground-targeted ultimate in Overwatch as Doomfist. The latest hero is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One alongside a standard patch. Players can now master the new fighting style of the Talon agent in the limited-time Doomfist Elimination game mode […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

‘Overwatch’ Hero Doomfist Takes Inspiration From Classic Fighting Games, Releases Next Week

After weeks of being tested on the public test realm, Doomfist is finally coming to Overwatch. In a new developer video, creators of the first-person shooter detail Doomfist, his origins, and finalize the character’s release date. Although the gauntlet and the name Doomfist are predominant in the game since its launch, players will finally meet […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

Latest ‘Overwatch’ Lore Sets Up The Release Of Akande Ogundimu, Better Known As Doomfist

In-game lore behind Overwatch characters is sparse with environments and banter providing most of the background information on the game’s heroes. Before the release of a new map or hero, though, Blizzard Entertainment provides new material for upcoming content outside of the game. With the latest content release behind them, players are looking forward to […]

By David Stonecipher | 6y ago

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