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BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony live coverage and how to watch—what's next for Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo,…
BlizzCon 2026 has begun with its Opening Ceremony, featuring major announcements expected for Blizzard Entertainment's key franchises including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone. Rumors and prominent signage suggest a new StarCraft title, possibly an RTS or FPS, will be revealed, alongside potential news for World of Warcraft: Classic.
Rykten, skvaller & önskedrömmar - Blizzcon 2026
This article speculates on potential announcements and reveals for Blizzcon 2026, Blizzard Entertainment's upcoming fan convention. Topics include new expansions for World of Warcraft and Diablo IV, potential StarCraft game developments, and updates for Overwatch and Hearthstone, alongside rumors of a combined Xbox Game Pass and Blizzard subscription service.
Casually Classic: Tempering personal expectations for the WoW Classic BlizzCon announcement
The author discusses tempering expectations for the upcoming World of Warcraft Classic announcement at BlizzCon 2026. While acknowledging the community's intense speculation and anticipation, the piece advises a more grounded approach to receiving the news, suggesting that the reality may differ from fan-driven rumors.
What To Expect From BlizzCon 2026: StarCraft’s Return, A Whole Lot Of Warcraft
BlizzCon 2026, scheduled for September 12, is poised to be a major event for Blizzard Entertainment, with significant announcements expected across its key franchises. The convention will likely reveal more details about World of Warcraft's next expansion, The Last Titan, and potentially a new version of World of Warcraft Classic. StarCraft is set to make a substantial return, possibly with a new shooter title and a partnership with Nexon. Diablo will celebrate its 30th anniversary with news on Diablo 4 and potentially other franchise entries, while Overwatch will continue its momentum with new heroes and story developments.
Casually Classic: Does cosmetic transmog belong in WoW Classic?
This opinion piece discusses the controversial topic of adding transmogrification to World of Warcraft Classic. The author argues that transmog, a feature allowing players to change gear appearance, would be a positive addition, enhancing character personalization and replayability, despite community division and arguments against it.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 578: Gamescoming and Gamesgoing
The Massively OP Podcast episode 578 covers Gamescom announcements, including launch dates for Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2, and future content plans for Dune: Awakening. The hosts also discuss the shutdown of another WoW Classic server, Guild Wars 3's Asura, Star Citizen's delays, and Star Wars Galaxies hacking drama.
Casually Classic: What clues did Season of Discovery hold for WoW Classic Plus?
The article analyzes Blizzard Entertainment's Season of Discovery for World of Warcraft Classic as a precursor to a potential 'Classic Plus' version of the game. It examines the experimental features introduced, player feedback, and lessons learned that could inform future Classic WoW developments, particularly regarding lore integration and game balance.
Casually Classic: What else could WoW Classic do with its hardcore mode?
This article explores potential expansions for World of Warcraft Classic's hardcore mode, suggesting Blizzard could implement community-driven challenges, add hardcore options to expansions like Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King, or introduce roguelike progression systems. It also considers a more brutal 'Nintendo Hard' server mode for veteran players seeking greater challenges.
Rumor: WoW Classic Plus files have been loaded onto the Chinese version of the MMORPG
Dataminers have discovered files related to 'Project Camelot,' widely believed to be World of Warcraft Classic Plus, loaded onto the Chinese version of the game. This discovery has fueled speculation and discussion among fans about an official announcement, especially given Blizzard's history of simultaneous content releases for China and the West.
WoW Classic players gang up to ban infamous PvP slayer on Twitch, immediately regret it after realizing they no longer…
Players in World of Warcraft Classic attempted to ban a notorious PvP player known as Redridgeguy from Twitch, only to realize this made it harder to track his in-game activities. Redridgeguy was known for killing hundreds of Alliance players daily from inaccessible locations. His Twitch ban has led to increased frustration among players as his movements are now concealed.
Casually Classic: Will the WoW Classic Plus announcement anger the community no matter what?
The upcoming announcement of a 'WoW Classic Plus' project at BlizzCon is likely to divide the community, with conflicting player expectations and past grievances making universal satisfaction improbable. The author expresses a desire for the project but cautions against letting emotions dictate reception, while also criticizing content creators who deliberately incite outrage. Ultimately, the success of the new version will depend on its own merits, independent of forum noise.
One streamer’s WoW Classic leveling challenge run has revived a sleepy EU server
A streamer named Fred the Purifier has revitalized the underpopulated European World of Warcraft Classic server Celebras with a unique leveling challenge: reaching level 60 by only defeating undead enemies. This challenge has fostered a community of over 300 members in his guild, The Grand Crusade, and even spawned a rival group of undead players.
Blizzard is now reportedly Microsoft's top studio, according to leaked email
A leaked email reveals that Blizzard Entertainment was Microsoft's top-performing studio within the Xbox division for fiscal year 2026, driven by strong revenue from Diablo 4 and Overwatch. Despite industry-wide layoffs and ongoing protests, Blizzard achieved significant growth, with Overwatch experiencing its best quarter since 2022. The company is reportedly preparing for Blizzcon 2026 with potential new game announcements.
Casually Classic: Are you prepared for WoW Classic Plus if it launches next month?
Speculation is high that Blizzard Entertainment will announce and potentially launch a new version of World of Warcraft Classic, possibly called 'WoW Classic Plus,' around BlizzCon in September. The article discusses reasons for this expectation, including past launch strategies and internal testing, and advises players on how to prepare for a potential early release by being flexible, finding guilds, and considering character choices.
WoW Classic Hardcore Players Are Being Terrorized By Hidden Underground Enemies
World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore players in the Stonetalon Mountains zone are encountering a bug where enemies from other zones are teleporting underground, creating a deathtrap. This issue, introduced in patch 1.15.9, poses a significant threat to players on the permadeath servers. Blizzard Entertainment is likely aware of the problem, and while character restoration might be possible, players are advised to avoid the affected area.
WoW Classic's latest patch is terrorizing hardcore players with bugged piles of underground enemies, and it's likely due to a decades-old quirk of Blizzard programming
A recent patch for World of Warcraft Classic has introduced a bug causing large numbers of enemies to spawn underground in the Stonetalon Mountains, posing a significant threat to players, especially hardcore characters. This issue is believed to stem from a decades-old programming quirk related to how the game handles NPC positioning, potentially causing entities to default to the region's origin point (0,0,0) when their location is lost.
WoW Classic’s Burning Crusade Anniversary servers gate-crash the Black Temple next month
The Black Temple raid is coming to World of Warcraft Classic's Burning Crusade Anniversary servers on August 27th. This update will also introduce the Netherwing faction and Arena Season 3. The Burning Crusade expansion has seen significantly higher player engagement compared to the original vanilla version of the game.
Casually Classic: WoW Classic shows how Blizzard got combat right from the start
This article analyzes how Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft Classic successfully implemented satisfying combat mechanics from its initial release. The author contrasts the deliberate, methodical pace of Classic with the faster combat of retail World of Warcraft, highlighting the importance of responsive and impactful combat for player engagement in MMOs.
League of Legends Classic players clash against old-school skin cosmetics, as the faithfulness of the new game mode is called into question
Riot Games is facing community backlash over its decision to charge for classic champion skins in League of Legends Classic, a mode recreating early game experiences. Players argue that these original models should not be paywalled, especially when compared to Blizzard's approach with World of Warcraft Classic. The controversy stems from the fact that these classic skins are only usable within League of Legends Classic and not the modern version of the game.
The MOP Up: EVE Online cracks down on cheaters, episode 94835298345
EVE Online has banned nearly 5,000 players for cheating, fraud, and RMT. The article also rounds up other MMO news, including an Apex Legends collaboration with Cyberpunk, a player achieving a unique World of Warcraft Classic feat, updates for Throne & Liberty and NosTale, and news from Albion Online, RuneScape, Synduality Echo of Ada, Sea of Thieves, Ark: Survival Ascended, and Odin Valhalla Rising.