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Dead By Daylight Store Losing Some Horror Icons
Dead by Daylight is losing several licensed horror characters, including Chucky, Pinhead, Michael Myers, and Laurie Strode, as their licensing agreements expire. Behaviour Interactive aims to keep licenses permanently but acknowledges that this is not always possible for live-service games. While some characters depart, new ones like Art the Clown from Terrifier are being added, highlighting the precarious nature of relying on external intellectual property.
Netflix reportedly offered $500m to Microsoft to license Xbox IP for seven years
Netflix reportedly offered Microsoft $500 million over seven years for the rights to adapt Xbox intellectual property for film and television. Xbox executives, including Asha Sharma, allegedly declined the offer and counter-proposed $800 million. The deal appears to have been withdrawn following the departure of Netflix's former chief content officer, Bela Bajaria.
With Minecraft and Diablo shows already on the way, Netflix reportedly offered Xbox $500m for a bigger film and TV deal
Netflix and Xbox reportedly failed to reach an agreement for a major film and TV adaptation deal, with Netflix offering $500 million and Xbox countering with $800 million. While this specific large-scale deal fell apart due to the price difference, both companies are still collaborating on other projects like animated series for Minecraft and Diablo, and a Gears of War film.
Xbox Wanted A Gargantuan Paycheck To Partner With Netflix On TV And Movies
Netflix reportedly offered Microsoft $500 million over seven years for exclusive film and TV rights to Xbox intellectual property, but Microsoft countered with a demand for $800 million. This led Netflix to withdraw its offer, though both companies state they value their partnership. Xbox is now pursuing smaller deals with multiple partners for its various game franchises.
Diablo Is Getting A New Board Game, And You Can Play It Solo
Diablo Unbound, a new officially licensed board game, is set to launch on the Gamefound crowdfunding platform in Q1 2027. Developed by Glass Cannon Unplugged, it offers a replayable solo or co-op dungeon battler experience with three acts, loot collection, and character progression, featuring fan-favorite classes and monsters.
Don't call the new Diablo board game a dungeon crawler, it's a "dungeon battler" with fighting and…
A new Diablo board game, titled 'Diablo: Unbound,' is in development by Glass Cannon Unplugged, who describe it as a 'dungeon battler' rather than a traditional dungeon crawler. The game will feature iconic classes, customizable skill trees, and modular replayability, with a crowdfunding campaign planned for early 2027. Players can get hands-on with the game at SPIEL Essen from October 22-25.
My favorite indie roguelike action RPG is tempting me to come back with a transformative new update inspired by Diablo…
The indie roguelike action RPG Hell Clock has received a new permanent update called 'Journey of Miracles,' inspired by Diablo's seasonal content. This update introduces new powerful buffs, relics, and a miniboss, allowing players to engage with transformative gameplay elements without the pressure of limited-time events. The optional update can be toggled on or off, and players can even combine it with previous 'Journeys' for maximum chaos.
Ex-Marathon and Valorant lead has 3,400 hours in Path of Exile, says it's "the most freeform version" of…
Joe Ziegler, known for his work on Valorant and Marathon, expresses his deep appreciation for Path of Exile, citing over 3,400 hours played and praising its unparalleled buildcrafting freedom. While the author finds comfort in the Diablo series, Ziegler highlights Path of Exile's experimental depth as a key differentiator in the ARPG genre.
One Shots: Charting the best course forward
This week's "One Shots" feature highlights community screenshots from various MMORPGs, including Final Fantasy XIV, Diablo 3, Guild Wars 2, and Lord of the Rings Online. Players shared moments ranging from chaotic battles to scenic vistas and humorous in-game events.
A fairy-tale fusion of Diablo and Hades action, one of my favorite co-op roguelikes is free to try if you're fast
Passtech Games is offering a free weekend for its co-op roguelike Ravenswatch, allowing players to try the full base game roster solo or with up to four friends. The game blends Diablo-like action RPG combat with Hades-inspired gameplay and features characters from fairy tales. A recent update overhauled hero talents and added a new DLC character, Kintaro.
Xbox is crazy if it thinks making Fallout and Minecraft exclusive will work - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that Microsoft's consideration of making major franchises like Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Minecraft exclusive to Xbox consoles is a desperate and flawed strategy. The author criticizes Xbox's inconsistent decision-making and believes such exclusivity would alienate players and fail to revive the brand's former glory.
Diablo 5 Cinematic Director Confirms Shooting for Cutscenes Has Begun
Blizzard Entertainment has begun video shoots for Diablo 5's cinematics, as confirmed by cinematic director Neil David Carter. The company aims to deliver an ambitious campaign with three distinct narratives, building on its reputation for high-quality cutscenes in titles like StarCraft and Overwatch. Diablo 5 is slated for a 2029 launch.
Spana in första Diablo ur förstapersonsvy
A fan project is giving the original Diablo a first-person perspective, similar to a previous fan-made Fallout FPS remake. The project uses the original game's assets and allows players to switch between the classic isometric view and the new first-person perspective. The creator is seeking interest to continue development.
Xbox Has Started Surveying Users About Future Games Being Exclusive – Rumor
Xbox is reportedly surveying users about making future games, excluding Call of Duty, console exclusive to the Xbox ecosystem. Franchises like DOOM, The Elder Scrolls, Minecraft, Diablo, and Fallout were mentioned as potential exclusives. This move aims to gauge player interest in investing in Xbox for exclusive content, with titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution already confirmed as non-timed exclusives.
Xbox Survey About Exclusives Includes A Nuclear Strategy, But Wait Just A Minute
Microsoft's Xbox division is surveying users about potentially making all first-party games, except Call of Duty, console-exclusive to Xbox. This includes potentially removing Minecraft from PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. The survey also polled opinions on making Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Doom, and Diablo console-exclusive.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 583: I’ve got my Aion 2 of you
The Massively OP Podcast episode 583 covers various MMO topics including Halloween events, the launch of Aion 2, World of Warcraft Forever's promotional efforts and level cap, and the return of Throne and Liberty to NCSoft. The episode also features an MMO Spotlight on The Secret World.
Does Blizzard's revival of its classic games signal a return of the 'old Blizzard?'
This opinion piece discusses whether Blizzard Entertainment's recent announcements, including new content for Heroes of the Storm and Warcraft 3: Reforged, signal a return to its former glory. While acknowledging the positive reception for some legacy game updates, the author notes that the company's approach to games like Diablo 3 and the overall corporate shift suggest the 'old Blizzard' may not truly be back, though a core passion for games still exists.
'If you're skilful enough, you can chop the head off a monster, kick it midair, and then kill another monster with it': Consider me sold on this indie first-person ARPG
The upcoming indie first-person ARPG Heathen, developed by solo developer Christopher Yabsley, showcases an innovative enemy dismemberment system where players can use severed enemy heads as projectiles. The game blends frantic combat and loot hoarding inspired by Diablo with a first-person perspective, set in the fantasy town of Saltgrave. Heathen also features online co-op and aims to deliver satisfying first-person melee combat.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review
Minecraft Dungeons is an approachable Action RPG suitable for children and parents familiar with Minecraft, but may underwhelm experienced players who would prefer titles like Diablo. The game offers a simpler take on the genre.
Xbox CEO unveils 'new Xbox division' for game-adjacent ventures named 'XP'
Xbox has launched a new division named XP, which will manage non-gaming ventures such as film and TV production, live events, and product creation. The division, led by Mojang's Kayleen Walters, aims to expand the Xbox brand's reach through transmedia projects like the upcoming Minecraft movie sequel and physical events like Blizzcon. This announcement comes amidst recent layoffs and a strategic "reset" initiative within the Xbox division.
