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Snabbkollen – Blizzards bästa?
This article asks readers to vote for their favorite Blizzard Entertainment game series, highlighting the company's significant impact on gaming history since the 1990s. Popular franchises like Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch are presented as options, with an invitation for write-in suggestions.
Xbox Cutting Game Pass and Pulling Call of Duty Is Finally Honest
Xbox has reduced the price of Game Pass Ultimate and will no longer offer day-one access to future Call of Duty titles, a move described as the most honest statement from the company in years. This shift acknowledges that the previous pricing and strategy were unsustainable, particularly after the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The company is also scaling back its hardware ambitions and focusing on becoming a multi-platform publisher.
The best Diablo games of all time, ranked
This article ranks the best Diablo games from Blizzard Entertainment, considering their entire packages including DLC. Diablo 4 is placed at the top for its RPG depth and ongoing support, followed by Diablo 2: Resurrected for its modernized classic experience. Diablo Immortal is recognized for its accessibility as a mobile MMORPG, while the original Diablo is acknowledged for starting the franchise.
Blizzard – toppar, floppar och omöjliga förväntningar
Blizzard Entertainment has a storied history marked by both critical acclaim and fan disappointment, from the groundbreaking Warcraft, Diablo, and Starcraft series to the monumental success of World of Warcraft. Despite challenges with titles like Diablo 3 and Warcraft 3: Reforged, and a shift towards monetization, the company continues to be a significant force in the gaming industry, with its legacy often judged against its past triumphs.
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodhunt is officially dead. I should be sad, but instead, I'm just thankful for the memories
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, a World of Darkness battle royale game developed by Sharkmob, has officially shut down after a four-year run. Despite its struggles with player count and balance issues, the author reflects fondly on the game's gorgeous visuals, smooth parkour mechanics, and deep character customization, highlighting the positive memories and community it fostered.
Tre guldkorn från Blizzards tidiga år
This article looks back at the early years of Blizzard Entertainment, when the company was known as Silicon & Synapse. It highlights three Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles: The Lost Vikings, Blackthorne, and Rock n' Roll Racing, showcasing Blizzard's early genre diversity and design philosophy before their major success with PC titles like Warcraft and World of Warcraft.
Fan Wants Shadowrun Reboot as Diablo-Style Isometric Action RPG
A Reddit discussion proposes rebooting the Shadowrun franchise as a Diablo-style isometric action RPG, moving away from its traditional tactical roots. This suggestion highlights the broader industry trend favoring action-oriented gameplay over turn-based strategy for commercial viability, while acknowledging the potential for hybrid approaches and the unique strengths of the cyberpunk setting for this genre.
Kiki Wolfkill, former Halo veteran and film and TV head at Xbox, exits Microsoft after 28 years
Kiki Wolfkill, head of film and TV at Xbox and a 28-year veteran of Microsoft, has departed the company. Wolfkill was instrumental in transmedia projects like the Halo TV show, the Fallout series for Amazon, and upcoming adaptations for Minecraft and Gears of War. Her exit follows a broader transition within Xbox's leadership.
Games Inbox: Did you know GTA 6 was made in the UK?
This article discusses the UK's role in game development, highlighting that Grand Theft Auto 6 is being made in Scotland by Rockstar Games. It also touches on reader opinions regarding Nintendo's lack of Star Fox announcements, the potential for a Starwing remake, and the perceived decline of UK-based game developers. Other topics include the leak status of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, the technical capabilities of the PS5 Pro, and the development of games like Pragmata and Fallout: New Vegas.
Retro Chess Roguelike Below the Crown Casts Spells, Explosions, Strategies in 1.0 Release Today
Below the Crown, a chess roguelike from Misfits Attic, has launched its 1.0 version on PC via Steam. The game features spellcasting, strategic piece management, and multiple endings, with new content including the Queen Wizard and additional runes. It is available for $14.99 USD and is also featured in several bundles with other chess and roguelike titles.
Dragonkin: The Banished (PS5) Review: Affordable Hack and Slash RPG
Dragonkin: The Banished offers an affordable hack-and-slash action RPG experience on PlayStation 5, featuring a unique Ancestral Grid skill system and city development mechanics. Despite some presentation issues and a convoluted plot, the game provides a satisfying combat loop and significant content for its budget price.
Cinematic Specialist Blizzard Helping Out on Fable's Cutscenes
Blizzard Entertainment is collaborating with Playground Games to assist with the cinematics for the upcoming title Fable. Xbox's chief content officer Matt Booty highlighted this partnership, noting that Blizzard's renowned cinematic expertise is being applied to Fable's cutscenes, which have already been showcased in trailers. Fable is expected to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in Autumn 2026, though speculation suggests a potential delay to 2027.
Secretlab is launching its first Diablo desk, with a design that 'traces the infernal history' of the series
Gaming furniture maker Secretlab is launching its first desk inspired by the Diablo series, the Secretlab Magnus Pro Diablo Edition. The desk features a design that traces the infernal history of the Diablo universe and comes bundled with a special edition desk mat. This launch precedes the release of Diablo 4's next expansion, Lord of Hatred.
Dragonkin: The Banished Review - Thumb Culture
Dragonkin: The Banished has left Early Access and is now available on consoles, including the PlayStation 5. This Action RPG genre title faces stiff competition from established series like Diablo, Path of Exile, and Warhammer ARPGs, but aims to capture players with its addictive grinding, dungeon-delving, and loot-hoarding mechanics.
Diablo Immortal Crossover Is Once Again Better Than Diablo 4's
The recent Doom: The Dark Ages crossover in Diablo Immortal is highlighted as being more engaging than Diablo 4's similar event. While Diablo 4 offered free and premium cosmetics, Diablo Immortal provided players with unique gameplay modes, skills, and a boss battle against the Cyberdemon. This follows a similar pattern from a previous Berserk crossover, where Diablo Immortal's implementation was also considered superior.
Bästa aprilskämten 2026
This article is a collection of April Fools' Day pranks from 2026, inviting readers to share their own discoveries. It also includes various gaming news snippets, such as leaks for The Last of Us season 3, updates on Crimson Desert, and rumors about Switch 2 titles.
Players can 'unlock Xbox-themed interactive challenges' by buying special edition Fanta cans plus win in-game content for Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, along with console prizes
Xbox and Fanta have launched a special anniversary collaboration featuring themed drink cans and bottles inspired by franchises like Halo, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Forza Horizon, and Diablo. Purchasing these drinks allows players to unlock interactive challenges and redeem in-game rewards for these titles, with chances to win prizes such as an ASUS ROG Ally and Xbox Series S consoles.
Former Diablo devs left in limbo after $65,000 in fake Kickstarter pledges overwhelm new ARPG Darkhaven: "We are taking a few more days to consider the best course of action"
The ARPG Darkhaven, developed by former Diablo and Diablo 2 developers at Moon Beast Productions, has been impacted by a significant number of fraudulent Kickstarter pledges totaling at least $65,000. The studio is currently deciding whether to keep the funds raised or cancel the campaign and refund all backers.
Why Randomness Makes Your Game So Hard to Put Down
Randomness in games, often referred to as RNG, creates excitement and replay value by introducing unpredictable elements like random item drops, surprise events, and unexpected outcomes. This uncertainty keeps players engaged as they chase rare rewards and adapt to changing game conditions, making each play session potentially memorable and unique.
Multiplayer ARPG Darkhaven raised $500K on Kickstarter in spite of a gamer’s pledge antics
The multiplayer ARPG Darkhaven successfully reached its $500,000 Kickstarter funding goal, accumulating approximately $521,088 from over 5000 backers. The campaign faced some uncertainty due to a potential backer attempting to manipulate the funding goal without intending to fulfill pledges.