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Warcraft 3 Devs On How Its New Expansion Bridges The Gap To WoW
Blizzard Entertainment developers Ian Hazzikostas and Brad Chan discuss the new expansion for Warcraft III: Reforged, titled Forsaken Kingdom. They explain how the expansion bridges the gap between Warcraft III and World of Warcraft and their history with real-time strategy games.
Massively Overthinking: Does the MMORPG genre have a nostalgia problem?
This article discusses whether the MMORPG genre suffers from a nostalgia problem, with various writers debating the trend of classic servers and re-releases. While some see it as a financial crutch or a sign of stagnation, others view it as a valid form of game preservation or a necessary move in a risk-averse industry. The discussion highlights differing player attitudes and the potential for these throwback experiences to coexist with innovation.
World of Warcraft: Forever beta struggles to launch as devs say "the number of people hammering at the door of the…
The beta launch for World of Warcraft: Forever is experiencing significant issues, including long queues and disconnects, surprising even the development team. Senior game producer Tom Ellis and associate production director Clayton Stone acknowledged the overwhelming player numbers and assured fans that services are being scaled up to accommodate everyone soon.
World of Warcraft: Forever players are reliving 2004 with hour-long queue times to get into the highly-anticipated beta
The beta for Blizzard Entertainment's WoW: Forever, a modernized take on WoW Classic, has been plagued by extremely long queue times, with many players experiencing hour-long waits or disconnections. Blizzard acknowledged the issues and stated they were working to resolve them before the official launch on November 4.
Overwatch w/Devs: Doctrine, Grimsvötn, Reworks, and More | Official XBOX Podcast
The Official Xbox Podcast features members of the Overwatch team discussing new content revealed at BlizzCon 2026. They detail the new hero Doctrine, the Grimsvötn map, and reworks for Sombra and Roadhog, while also teasing future content and a special "Westwatch" Dagger Heart tabletop event.
Diablo 5 is Blizzard's darkest ARPG yet, and that's the best way to honor the game that changed my life 30…
Blizzard announced Diablo 5 at BlizzCon 2026, slated for a 2029 release. The game aims to be the darkest entry in the series, returning to the horror roots of the original Diablo to honor its 30th anniversary. Senior game director Joe Shely stated that the game's premise involves Sanctuary being destroyed and Diablo winning, with few survivors enslaved or turned into demonic followers.
Diablo 4's anniversary event brings back the game's most iconic location, and boy that music is sending me
Diablo 4's anniversary event brings back the iconic village of Tristram from the original Diablo, featuring faithful recreations of its layout, characters, and music. The event also includes Uber Tristram, a challenging zone from Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction, offering the Hellfire Torch reward. Blizzard is leveraging nostalgia to celebrate the series' 30th anniversary, with future seasons focusing on storytelling to set up Diablo 5.
Diablo 4's most nostalgic new secret is about to make all your builds stronger
A hidden questline has been discovered in Diablo 4 that references classic elements from Diablo 2 and Diablo 3, including Wirt and Deckard Cain. Players can collect Prime Evil Splinters, craft Wirt's Lucky Coins, and find Deckard Cain's Journals to access a portal to the Echo of Tristram. Defeating Diablo, Baal, and Mephisto there rewards players with powerful loot, including the Hellfire Torch charm which significantly boosts all stats and resistances.
I Played WoW: Forever On A Controller, And That’s Big News
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that World of Warcraft: Forever will feature full controller support at launch, a significant development for the MMORPG series. While in alpha during a BlizzCon demo, the controller implementation worked surprisingly well, offering intuitive controls for combat and interaction, though inventory management remains cumbersome. This move could pave the way for potential console versions and improves accessibility on PC.
Not So Massively: Reacting to the Not So Massively news of BlizzCon 2026
BlizzCon 2026 featured surprising announcements for several Blizzard titles, including a new hero for Heroes of the Storm and a significant expansion for Warcraft III: Reforged titled The Forsaken Kingdom. The event also revealed Diablo V, signaling a move away from Diablo IV, and a new StarCraft shooter, though details were scarce. Overwatch received a new hero and reworks, while Hearthstone announced a new expansion.
Diablo 4 devs "know many of you are waiting for Solo Self-Found to return" in Season 15 after a glitch killed…
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that the Solo Self-Found mode for Diablo 4 will return, though an exact date has not yet been provided. The feature was temporarily removed in Season 15 due to an unspecified bug, despite being a highly anticipated addition by the community.
World of Warcraft: Forever dev tells fans concerned by datamines and screenshots to "reserve judgment" until…
Blizzard Entertainment developer Josh Greenfield has urged fans concerned about the art style of World of Warcraft: Forever to reserve judgment until they can experience the game in person. He stated that datamined models and screenshots may not be fully representative of how assets appear in-engine, addressing community worries that the new MMO looks too similar to its retail counterpart.
Activision Blizzard faces renewed sexual harassment and discrimination allegations in latest lawsuit
Activision Blizzard is facing a new lawsuit from a former employee alleging sexual harassment, retaliation, and discrimination over a 14-year period. The suit details accusations of inappropriate touching, attempted rape, and sabotage by 10 men, with claims that HR and superiors dismissed her reports. Blizzard stated they take the allegations seriously and strive for a respectful workplace.
WoW Forever dataminers have dug up set bonuses, which are interesting even on low-level gear
Dataminers have uncovered unique set bonuses for World of Warcraft: Forever, even for low-level gear, suggesting a focus on horizontal development. These bonuses include effects like spell reflection, life steal, and target stuns, indicating Blizzard's intent to make gear more meaningful beyond just stat increases.
Lira Diablo IV helt gratis på Steam fram till 21 september
Blizzard Entertainment is offering a free trial of Diablo IV on Steam until September 21, allowing players to experience the base game up to level 30. This promotion coincides with the launch of the new 'Season of Hell's Legacy,' which features classic Diablo villains and locations.
Hearthstone “Reign Of The Black Empire” Card Reveal – G’huun And Death Knight Control
Hearthstone's upcoming expansion, Reign of the Black Empire, will feature new Death Knight cards with a focus on control and life-leeching effects. Exclusive reveals include Grafted Knight, Bloodfiend, and the powerful legendary G'huun, which can steal health from enemies and potentially serve as a finisher. The expansion is set to launch on October 20.
Diablo 5 senior game director says the game will tell 'three stories,' including the past, the present desolation of Diablo's takeover, and the future 'terror forming' of the Sanctuary
Diablo 5 will feature a narrative spanning the past, present, and future, with explorable biomes that dynamically change based on the influence of Diablo's Dread Commanders. Senior game director Joe Shely and narrative director Jennifer Hepler detailed how these environments will offer a unique experience each time players revisit them, reflecting the ongoing 'terror forming' of Sanctuary.
WarCraft III devs say its new always-online requirement improves network play for the majority of fans
Blizzard Entertainment has implemented an always-online requirement for WarCraft III: Reforged, even for single-player, which has also resulted in the removal of its LAN mode. The company states this is to improve global matchmaking and network play for the majority of players, though it has drawn criticism for impacting those with poor connections and eliminating LAN parties.
WoW: Forever Is More Than Classic+, It’s WoW 2
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed World of Warcraft: Forever, a new iteration of its MMORPG that goes beyond the expected 'Classic+' update. The game introduces significant visual overhauls, new quests, dungeons, raids, and systems like transmog and a legacy perk tree. It aims to blend the nostalgia of World of Warcraft Classic with modern features, offering a fresh experience for long-time players.
World of Warcraft: Forever beta launch times: How to sign up and play Blizzard's twist on WoW Classic
Blizzard Entertainment is launching a month-long beta for World of Warcraft: Forever on September 17 for PC. This new branch of the MMO will feature new quests, dungeons, and class abilities, with a level cap that will increase from 20 to 30 during the beta period. Access is granted through premium pack purchases or via beta opt-in on the official website.
