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Diablo 4 lead says small teams crunch "because the company is on the verge of collapsing," but even though it's not "necessary" for AAA studios, "you might still have a culture of crunch"
Marcin Undak, lead engine engineer for Diablo 4, discussed the prevalence of crunch in the game industry. He differentiated between smaller teams crunching out of necessity due to financial instability and larger companies that may have a culture of crunch despite having the resources to avoid it. Undak noted that while crunch is becoming less common, it still occurs in larger studios like Rockstar Games and Ubisoft.
Fable Has Been Rated for Release in South Korea, Australia
Fable has received ratings in South Korea and Australia, suggesting a release in late 2024, potentially September or October. These ratings indicate mature content including language, violence, and criminal acts. Playground Games is continuing to recruit staff for the title, which is expected to launch before Grand Theft Auto 6.
New Diablo 4 patch notes stamp out 'infinite goblin' War Plans exploit
Blizzard Entertainment has released a new patch for Diablo 4 addressing various quest progression issues and exploits, including one that allowed for infinite loot goblin spawns using War Plans. The update also fixes a method to repeatedly summon the Amalgam of Rage boss and resolves several other player-favoring exploits. The patch, version 3.0.3, also includes corrections for Obols drops and quest blockers, with some changes specifically related to the upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion.
World of Warcraft Midnight events have moved. Is Blizzard taking more time for its next patch after the 12.0.5 disaster?
The release of World of Warcraft patch 12.0.7, 'Revelations,' appears to be delayed as the Turbulent Timeways event schedule on the Public Test Realm has been pushed back. This follows a problematic launch for patch 12.0.5, leading to speculation that Blizzard Entertainment is taking more time to ensure the quality of the upcoming update. The delay raises questions about MMORPG patch cadences and the balance between frequent content updates and stable releases.
Diablo 2 players made nearly 2 million warlocks in a single month
Blizzard Entertainment's 26-year-old game Diablo 2 saw a surge in popularity following the addition of the warlock class in its first expansion in 25 years. Between February 11 and March 11, players created nearly 2 million warlocks and collectively played the expansion for over 93 million hours. Lead producer Matthew Cederquist noted the rapid player engagement with new builds and guides.
Diablo 2 Season 14 brings WASD support and Warlock nerfs designed to enhance "mechanical awkwardness"
Diablo 2 Resurrected Season 14 introduces WASD support and significant balance changes, particularly for the new Warlock class. Blizzard has also refined controller support and adjusted Terror Zones for more rewarding loot drops. These updates aim to enhance gameplay mechanics and address community feedback from PTR testing.
What we've been playing - "I'd like to shout out a fun game you can only really do on the road"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences. Bertie discusses the impressive character musculature in Diablo 4's new expansion, Lord of Hatred, on PlayStation 5. Connor details playing Old School RuneScape on PC during a work trip and observing others play games like Balatro and Monopoly Go! on mobile. Kelsey mentions squeezing in sessions of Subnautica 2 on PC with friends despite moving house and the game being in Early Access.
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred player finds "theoretically infinite" treasure goblin hack to spawn so much loot that…
A new exploit discovered in Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion allows players to spawn thousands of treasure goblins, potentially overwhelming the game's loot system. The exploit involves a specific combination of the War Plans feature, Gauntlet node, and timing with shrine buffs to create a chain reaction of goblin respawns. While this method can generate immense amounts of loot, it also risks causing the game to delete items due to system overload.
World of Warcraft sprays spores at you with its new single-boss raid in Patch 12.0.7
World of Warcraft is introducing a new single-boss raid called Sporefall in Patch 12.0.7, featuring the boss Rotmire. This raid will offer new rewards including "Sporefused" gear, a Madcap Redcap toy, a sporeglider mount, and a fungal lamp. The content is part of the upcoming expansion, The War Within.
Casually Classic: Six ways to stay busy in WoW Classic until BlizzCon
This guide offers players of World of Warcraft Classic various ways to stay engaged until BlizzCon 2026, which is expected to reveal future plans for the game. Suggestions include leveling through older expansions like Wrath of the Lich King Classic and The Burning Crusade Classic, completing achievements in Pandaria Classic, trying hardcore mode, revisiting Season of Discovery, and planning for potential Classic Plus servers.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Review — A Game Made Whole at Last — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion provides a satisfying conclusion to the base game's narrative and a robust endgame experience, making it the best version of the game to date. The Warlock class and new systems like Warplans and Talismans significantly enhance gameplay. While the campaign is strong, some activities feel stretched, and the mandatory online connection can lead to frustrating lag spikes on platforms like the PlayStation 5.
Introducing the XBOX Game Studios Shop
Xbox Game Studios has launched the Xbox Game Studios Shop, a new online destination for official merchandise from its popular titles like Halo, Forza, Gears of War, and Fable. The shop will feature a growing range of items, including collectibles and apparel, with new products planned to coincide with major game releases.
'[Marvel Rivals] scared us a bit': Overwatch boss says the explosive success of another hero shooter prompted…
The success of the hero shooter Marvel Rivals prompted Blizzard Entertainment to accelerate its content release schedule for Overwatch 2. Facing its first significant competitor in years, the Overwatch team is now planning to launch major updates, including multiple new heroes and story content, at the beginning of each year.
An Overwatch player has come up with an ingenious plan to remind others how to actually play the game: 'A little…
An Overwatch player has proposed using the game's spawn doors as billboards to display helpful messages to players, such as reminders to group up, push the payload, or consider switching heroes when countered. This idea aims to improve team coordination and game sense for players who may struggle with these aspects.
Blizzard Admits It Messed Up Overwatch’s 10th Anniversary Event, but Insists It’s ‘Happy With Where the Game Is Today’
Blizzard Entertainment has acknowledged community dissatisfaction with the recent Overwatch 10th Anniversary event. Despite the backlash, the company expressed confidence in the current state and future direction of the game.
I've played 1000s of hours of Overwatch but it wasn't until its new Anniversary game mode that I discovered I…
The author shares their experience with Overwatch's new Anniversary game mode, Mystery Showdown, which features random hero swaps upon eliminations or assists. Despite initial unfamiliarity with many heroes, the chaotic and fun nature of the mode made it a highlight of the anniversary celebrations.
WoW: Midnight's hardcore raiders are on a gold treadmill, with a first-time clear of Mythic Midnight Falls costing…
Players in World of Warcraft: Midnight are facing significant in-game economic challenges, particularly with high repair costs for Mythic raiding. An analysis reveals that clearing the Midnight Falls raid can cost over 340,000 gold when factoring in repairs, consumables, and hourly expenses. This high cost is seen by some as counterintuitive to the game's recent efforts to reduce busywork and may be a significant barrier for hardcore players.
Heroes of the Storm and Hearthstone tackle balance, Overwatch features evil science in latest lore vid
Blizzard Entertainment has released minor updates for several of its games. Heroes of the Storm received a balance patch for the Haunted Mines map and hero adjustments, while Hearthstone's patch focuses on class set impact, event cards, and Battlegrounds. Overwatch released a new lore video featuring the villainous scientist Moira.
This indie dev's dungeon crawling 'descent into madness' was inspired by motherly love
Indie developer Christopher Yabsley is creating Heathen, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by a cherished childhood memory of playing Diablo with his mother. The game will feature first-person combat, randomized loot, and online co-op, with an early access release planned for Steam.
World of Warcraft veteran Johnny Cash returns to Blizzard, and old blood is what the MMO needs
Developer Johnny Cash, known for his work on systems like Pet Battles and Garrisons in World of Warcraft, has returned to Blizzard Entertainment. His return as a Principal Designer II is seen by some as a potential shift back towards the game's more conflict-driven narrative roots, which have been a point of discussion among the player base.
