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The Daily Grind: How many seasons of MMOs and multiplayer games can you play before you’re bored?
This article discusses the player expectation of seasonal content in MMORPGs and multiplayer games, questioning why players are expected to remain engaged season after season. It references player sentiment regarding games like Diablo IV and Path of Exile 2, suggesting that some games may adhere to Eastern design principles that limit long-term player retention.
Grim Dawn offers an answer to its final expansion's most controversial addition
Crate Entertainment has released a major post-release update for Grim Dawn's latest expansion, Fangs of Asterkarn, addressing community feedback. The update introduces an optional toggle to disable the contentious 'Dread' enemy, rebalances early game bosses, and adds an alternative evade direction control. The developer also noted a new all-time concurrent player record for the game.
Diablo 4 Season 15 will let you grab its rarest items much earlier, and you can finally bring old characters along too
Blizzard Entertainment has detailed upcoming changes for Diablo 4 Season 15, focusing on making the rarest 'mythic' items more accessible through various crafting and upgrade systems. The update also introduces new mechanics like 'Soul Splinters,' 'challenge dungeons,' and 'overland ambushes,' alongside a 'Rebirth' feature allowing players to bring old characters into the new season.
Blizzard "heard your feedback" on Diablo 4 Mythics and is completely changing how they work again: "The…
Blizzard Entertainment is again changing how Mythic items work in Diablo 4 based on player feedback. The upcoming PTR 3.2.0 will remove all RNG from Mythic Uniques and Iconic Mythics, making them more deterministic. A new 'Upgrade Direct' recipe in the Horadric Cube will allow players to directly upgrade a Unique item to its Mythic version while retaining all affixes and modifications, with the only restriction being that only one Crafted Mythic can be equipped at a time.
Blizzard is keeping secrets about Diablo 4's next season until BlizzCon, but you can still try some of it out next…
Blizzard Entertainment is withholding full details about Diablo 4's upcoming Season 15 until BlizzCon in September, but some new features are available for testing. The season will introduce "Challenge Dungeons" and "Overland Ambushes" as new open-world events, alongside new and returning seasonal items, including "Soul Splinters" and classic Unique items from previous Diablo titles. A Public Test Realm for Season 15 will be available from August 4 to August 11.
Diablo 4 Will Finally Let You Play The Same Character Each Season
Blizzard Entertainment is introducing a new 'Rebirth' feature in Diablo 4 Season 15, allowing players to transfer existing Eternal Realm characters to the seasonal realm. While characters will reset to level one, their class, appearance, and cosmetics will be preserved, though equipped gear will be lost. The season will also include iconic items from Diablo 2 and Diablo 3, new activities, and socketable items.
Diablo 4 Season 15 Is Adding Stone Of Jordan And Other Iconic Items From Diablo’s Past
Diablo 4 Season 15 will reintroduce iconic items from the franchise's past, including the Stone of Jordan and Ring of Royal Grandeur, as permanent additions. A public test realm will be available from August 4-11, showcasing new systems and 10 returning 'Legacy Uniques' from Diablo, Diablo 2, and Diablo 3. Season 15 will also feature new overland activities, a 'Rebirth' feature for characters, and the 'Soul Splinters' power system.
Blizzard avtäcker sina kosmetiska Blizzcon-paket
Blizzard Entertainment will host BlizzCon on September 12-13, 2024, and will livestream the event for free. Instead of digital tickets, the company is selling cosmetic bundles for games like World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo 4, with prices ranging from $25 to $50.
Some Battle.net players may need to verify their age to avoid losing access to voice chat and other social features
Blizzard Entertainment is implementing age verification for Battle.net users in the UK to comply with the Online Safety Act and maintain age-appropriate experiences. Players over 18 will need to verify their age using government ID, credit card, or mobile provider verification to retain access to social features like voice and text chat. Failure to verify will result in restricted access to certain features and age-restricted content.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
IO Interactive has removed Denuvo DRM from 007: First Blood. Valve's latest Proton update addresses a game-breaking bug in Diablo IV on Linux systems.
Path of Exile's total skill gem overhaul is the perfect moment for new players to jump in
The upcoming Path of Exile 3.29 update, Curse of the Allflame, introduces significant changes to skill gems, making the game more accessible for new players. Grinding Gear Games is removing gem-specific socket color restrictions and rebalancing over 150 skills, with a focus on spellcasters. Game Director Mark Roberts hopes these changes will encourage diverse build experimentation beyond the traditional 'Rolling Magma' starter skill. The update launches July 24, 2026, and both Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2 will continue to receive alternating updates.
Diablo 4 players are so obsessed with a ring that's probably killing them that Blizzard has been forced to investigate like the dang Fellowship
Players in Diablo 4 are reporting unexpected deaths while using the Wendigo Brand ring, which is intended to increase player power after kills. Blizzard Entertainment is investigating the issue, with community manager Marcus Kretz confirming the team is looking into the bug. The problem appears to occur when the ring's health-boosting effect reaches 50 stacks, causing it to drain health instead.
Recension – Blizzard avtäcker sina kosmetiska Blizzcon-paket
Blizzard Entertainment will host BlizzCon on September 12-13, 2024, and will livestream the event for free. Instead of digital tickets, the company is selling BlizzCon Bundles containing cosmetic items for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo 4, Diablo Immortal, Hearthstone, StarCraft II, and Heroes of the Storm, with prices ranging from $25 to $50.
After years of failed MMO efforts, I have finally found my place in the genre with Warframe as a newcomer in 2026
A newcomer to the MMO genre finds a satisfying experience in Digital Extremes' Warframe, despite initial reservations about the genre's endless nature. The author contrasts Warframe's power fantasy and engaging combat with other MMOs like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14, and expresses excitement for the developer's upcoming title, Soulframe.
Blizzard is giving away free StarCraft and Heroes of the Storm digital goodies ahead of BlizzCon
Blizzard Entertainment is offering free in-game items for StarCraft II and Heroes of the Storm until September 28th. Players can claim a 15-day XP boost for StarCraft II and the Fix It Gear Head Thrall for Heroes of the Storm. These promotions coincide with the sale of BlizzCon digital bundles for various Blizzard titles, including World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, Diablo IV, and Diablo Immortal.
If You Aren’t Going To BlizzCon 2026, You Can Still Spend Money Like You Are
Blizzard Entertainment is offering digital BlizzCon bundles for its major live-service games, including World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo IV, Diablo Immortal, and Hearthstone, for players who cannot attend BlizzCon 2026. These bundles, available until September 28, range from $25 to $30 individually, with an Ultimate Collection bundle priced at $50. Blizzard president Johanna Faries anticipates 2026 will be a significant year for the company, with potential announcements regarding World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, Overwatch, and possibly a new StarCraft game.
StarCraft 2 is included in Blizzard's BlizzCon digital goodies, which is more evidence a new game will be announced…
Blizzard Entertainment is offering free in-game items for StarCraft 2 and Heroes of the Storm as part of its BlizzCon digital goodies, fueling speculation about a new StarCraft game announcement. This follows a significant update to StarCraft 2 and a previous job posting for a lead designer on an 'AAA open-world shooter' using Unreal Engine, suggesting a potential shift for the franchise.
Blizzard reveals BlizzCon 2026 digital bundles
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed details about digital bundles that will be available for purchase during BlizzCon 2026, starting September 12. These bundles will include in-game items for popular titles such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo 4, Diablo Immortal, and Hearthstone, with a special Ultimate Collection Bundle also being offered.
Diablo 4 hotfix makes it easier to farm Mythics as Blizzard confirms Season 15 will remove Mythic reroll crafting from the Horadric Cube, "adding a direct upgrade" instead
Blizzard Entertainment has released a hotfix for Diablo 4 Season 14, significantly increasing the drop rates for Mythic items in the Undercity and guaranteeing them at higher Torment levels. Future changes for Season 15 will remove the Mythic reroll crafting option from the Horadric Cube, replacing it with a direct upgrade system that preserves the original unique item.
Diablo 4 players are accidentally trashing their best items due to an "objectively misleading" recipe, and it's the best argument I've seen for yellow paint in games
Diablo 4 players are reportedly losing valuable items due to a confusing "Upgrade to Mythic" crafting recipe in the Horadric Cube. While the tooltip is described as unambiguous, the similarity to the "Upgrade to Legendary" recipe leads players to believe they are upgrading their existing Unique item, when in reality, it transmutes into a random Mythic item of the same type. This has sparked community discussion and highlighted potential issues with in-game text clarity and player comprehension.
