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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo charts
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped Newzoo's revenue charts for new releases in 2026 and overall console revenue in April, attributed to Nintendo's install base. New titles like Pragmata and Windrose also saw strong debuts, though displacing established live-service games remains challenging.
Diablo 4 Season 14 brings controversial Mythic Unique changes and heavy nerfs, but hey, at least Blizzard is finally…
Diablo 4 Season 14 is set to introduce significant changes, including controversial modifications to Mythic Uniques and substantial nerfs to popular builds like the Whirlwind Barbarian. While new features like Pandemonium Ruptures and the Corrupted Reaper boss are being added, player feedback on the Mythic Unique system, which allows any Unique item to become Mythic, has been largely negative due to concerns about RNG and stat consistency. The update also includes the long-awaited addition of Solo Self Found Mode and the ability to rename pets.
WIN: 1 of 2 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred: The Last Resort merch kits
Blizzard Australia is giving away two Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred merchandise kits to Australian residents. Each kit includes a bucket hat, singlet, candle, compass, message in a bottle, and a Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred game code for the platform of the winner's choice. The giveaway celebrates the release of the latest expansion for the popular Action RPG.
After the success of Lord of Hatred, Diablo 4 looks to be turning its back on the fun in its next season
Diablo 4's upcoming season 14 will overhaul its rarest 'Mythic Unique' items, shifting from guaranteed stats to a variant system with randomized stats. This change aims to address player complaints about item randomness from the previous season, but risks making the late-game loot chase overly reliant on luck and extensive grinding. Blizzard plans to test these changes on a Public Test Realm starting June 2.
Diablo IV celebrates its three-year anniversary by smacking goblins
Diablo IV is celebrating its three-year anniversary with a limited-time "March of the Goblins" event running from June 2nd to June 9th, where players can defeat goblins to earn special rewards. Additionally, players can claim free weapon skins daily from June 1st to June 6th in the in-game shop. This event is part of larger celebrations for the Diablo franchise's 30th anniversary.
Diablo IV Anniversary Event – when it starts, events and rewards
Blizzard Entertainment is celebrating Diablo IV's third anniversary with an in-game event running from June 1st to June 9th. The event includes five days of free cosmetic gifts from the in-game shop, increased XP gains through the Mother's Blessing buff starting June 2nd, and a Treasure Goblin Hunt activity.
Path of Exile co-creator tells developers "don't survey your players" because "'your audience is good at recognizing problems and bad at solving them'"
Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson advises game developers against surveying players for design direction, stating that audiences are better at identifying problems than solving them. He emphasizes that while player feedback is crucial for identifying issues, developers must maintain their own vision for the game's direction. Wilson also touches on the potential pitfalls of player surveys, such as creating false expectations and optimizing for vocal players rather than the entire community.
Evening Gatherings and Events
Blizzard Entertainment announced an anniversary event for Diablo IV. Further details regarding the celebration and its offerings were shared on the official Blizzard News blog.
Diablo 4 Is Celebrating Its Birthday With Goblins, XP, And Free Cosmetics
Diablo 4 is celebrating its third anniversary with several in-game events and bonuses running from June 2-9. Players can benefit from the Mother's Blessing XP buff, the return of the March of the Goblins event with increased treasure goblin spawns, and daily free cosmetics from the in-game shop. The article also briefly touches on the recent expansion, Lord of Hatred, and ongoing meta shifts within the game.
Diablo creators worried "RPGs were so overwrought with statistics that the genre had shrunk to a tiny audience," so they wanted it to be like "how we'd played Dungeons & Dragons as kids"
Max Schaefer, co-founder of Condor (later Blizzard North), discussed the early design philosophy of Diablo, aiming to simplify RPGs by focusing on core mechanics like hitting monsters and gaining loot, inspired by childhood Dungeons & Dragons experiences. This approach was intended to counter the overly complex statistics and penalties found in many contemporary RPGs, making the genre more accessible and rewarding for players.
Diablo 4 developer explains why AAA crunch still exists
Diablo IV lead engine engineer Marcin Undak discussed the persistent issue of crunch in AAA game development, distinguishing it from the survival-driven crunch in indie studios. He suggested that in larger companies like Blizzard, crunch often stems from workplace culture rather than necessity, highlighting concerns about poor planning and management decisions. The conversation around crunch continues amidst growing unionization efforts in the industry.
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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.
Steam Week in Review: Steam is flooded with liminal spaces games and I approve, but I think I've found the best to…
The article discusses the surge of 'liminal spaces' games on Steam, highlighting Dreamcore as a notable example. It explores the appeal of these games, which evoke feelings of nostalgia and unease, and touches upon Steam's top-selling titles and notable user reviews.
The MOP Up: Conan Exiles Enhanced has saddles to dye for
This week's MOP Up covers several MMO updates, including saddle dyeing for Conan Exiles, new titles in RIFT, and a dungeon difficulty system for TERA Console. Sea of Thieves' new mode has developer concerns, while War Thunder saw over 1.3 million players during an event. Other news includes updates for World War II Online, DC Universe Online, Fortnite Zero Build, RavenQuest, Myth of Empires: Throne, Fallout 76, MU Pocket Knights, BitCraft, and No Man's Sky.
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.
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Several journalists share their gaming plans for the weekend, featuring a mix of genres including racing, superhero titles, RPGs, and live service games. Titles mentioned include Forza Horizon 6, Overwatch, Diablo 4, One Piece: Odyssey, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with some players utilizing the Steam Deck for portable play.
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.
