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Ranking the 12 Greatest Blizzard Games of All Time
This article ranks the 12 greatest games developed by Blizzard Entertainment, highlighting titles like Starcraft, Diablo 2, and Overwatch for their lasting impact and innovative gameplay. It discusses Blizzard's history of creating enduring titles, many of which utilize live service models and continue to receive expansions and updates.
The MOP Up: Elder Scrolls Online’s Whitestrake’s Mayhem PvP event rages
The Whitestrake's Mayhem in-game event has returned to Elder Scrolls Online, offering bonus rewards for player-versus-player activities until August 12th. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including Palworld's player count, SMITE 2's upcoming god releases, and cross-promotions between Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40,000.
The MOP Up: Dark Age of Camelot rotates its Sigilbound Frontiers event
Dark Age of Camelot's Sigilbound Frontiers event is live until August 13th, featuring a Sigilbreaker boss spawn. Other MMO news includes Hearthstone's new battleground season, updates for World War II Online and MapleStory Idle RPG, a Palworld card game, War Thunder adjustments, Apex Legends' Marked season, and details on Scars of Honor's First Watch 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.
Hearthstone’s Escape from Violet Hold set gets major balance tuning in reaction to a shaken meta
Blizzard Entertainment has released Patch 36.0.3 for Hearthstone to address balance issues introduced by the Escape from Violet Hold expansion. The patch aims to improve class and deck diversity, which had become lower than desired, particularly at high ranks. Adjustments have been made to regular play, Arena, and Battlegrounds modes, with a new Dark Gifts mechanic teased for the next Battlegrounds season.
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.
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.
What lessons have developers learned from external development?
External development studios emphasize the critical importance of trust and clear communication with clients, often valuing these over raw talent. Key lessons learned include aligning visions, being adaptable to client workflows, adding value beyond basic tasks, specializing in core competencies, and continuously updating technology and processes. Careful scaling and scope discipline are also vital for long-term success in the external development sector.
Evening Reading - July 14, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers various gaming industry updates, including pre-order guides for Halo: Campaign Evolved and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC. It also reports on Ubisoft Barcelona developer strikes over layoffs, a delay for the PlayStation FlexStrike Fight Stick, and the retirement of Dead Space creator Glen Schofield. Additionally, the article touches on non-gaming news regarding data centers and healthcare.
How Hearthstone threw out the rulebook for Escape from Violet Hold
Hearthstone's Team 5 discusses the design philosophy behind the 'rule breaker' mechanics introduced in the Escape from Violet Hold expansion. Initial Design Lead Cora Georgiou and Senior Game Designer Edward Goodwin explain how they subverted established game rules to create new deck-building opportunities and exciting gameplay experiences, while also detailing some mechanics that were ultimately cut.
Hearthstone adds rule-breaking cards and sneaky mechanics with Escape from Violet Hold expansion
Hearthstone has released its new expansion, Escape from Violet Hold, introducing rule-breaking minion cards, the Prepare keyword, disguised minions, and bribe cards. The update also includes new arena mode rewards, events, and the return of the Darkmoon Faire.
Blizzard eliminates 'small number' of roles in China
Blizzard Entertainment has eliminated a small number of roles in China as part of an operational model evolution in the region. Studio president Johanna Faries stated these changes are intended to strengthen regional publishing and product management capabilities. This news follows broader layoffs announced by Xbox, impacting thousands of employees across Microsoft's gaming division.
Evening Reading - July 7, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including IO Interactive regaining ownership of Project Fantasy and announcing layoffs, PlayStation facing complaints about its disc controversy, and updates on Marvel Rivals and Guilty Gear Strive. The article also highlights indie game Cosmodrill and discusses the broader gaming industry landscape.
Hearthstone: Escape From Violet Hold Out Today – Discover the Game’s Enduring Life Lessons
The digital card game Hearthstone, with its new expansion Escape From Violet Hold, offers players valuable life lessons in resilience, flexibility, and staying calm under pressure. The article explores how navigating challenging in-game situations mirrors real-life problem-solving, emphasizing the importance of not conceding too early, adapting plans, and avoiding panic.
Hearthstone: Escape from Violet Hold - 10 decks to try on Day 1
The Hearthstone expansion, Escape from Violet Hold, has launched, adding 145 new cards and unique mechanics. This guide provides analysis and deck suggestions from professional players and streamers for players to try on the first day of the expansion's release.
Hearthstone refreshes its reward track while rolling out the pre-release for Escape from Violet Hold
Hearthstone is launching its next expansion, Escape from Violet Hold, on July 7th, accompanied by a pre-release tavern brawl and an updated reward track. Players can also look forward to new cards, skins featuring Maiev Shadowmoon, and event rewards.
Someone is playing World of Warcraft Classic on their mobile. Yes, they're a heathen.
A Reddit user has successfully streamed World of Warcraft Classic to a mobile device using Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service. While the setup is described as 'cursed' and features a non-customizable interface with some latency, the user found it surprisingly enjoyable. This development raises questions about the future of MMORPGs on mobile platforms, especially with other titles like Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in development.
