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Blizzard's Big BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony Mic Drop Is World of Warcraft Forever
Blizzard Entertainment concluded its BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony by announcing World of Warcraft Forever. The announcement was the closing highlight of the event.
Warcraft Getting Its First New RTS Campaign In Two Decades–And It’s Playable Today
Blizzard Entertainment announced Forsaken Kingdom, a new DLC campaign for Warcraft 3: Reforged, which explores the origins of the Forsaken and the formation of the Undercity. This marks the first new Warcraft RTS content since the 2003 expansion, The Frozen Throne. The DLC will be paid, but a free 3.0 update for Warcraft 3: Reforged, featuring visual improvements and quality-of-life features, is also launching today.
WoW: The Last Titan Cinematic Ups The Stakes, But First, Xal’atath
Blizzard Entertainment premiered a cinematic for World of Warcraft: The Last Titan at BlizzCon, revealing the expansion will return players to Northrend. The focus was placed on the final content patch for the current Midnight expansion, Eclipse, which features a showdown with Xal’atath. Details on The Last Titan, part of the larger Worldsoul Saga trilogy, will be shared next year.
Hearthstone just got its first new class in four years: Warcraft's fire-breathing panda Monk
Hearthstone is introducing its first new class in four years: the Monk, originating from Warcraft 3's pandaren brewmaster. The Monk class will be fully revealed next year, with the expansion Reign of the Black Empire launching October 10th and featuring a new 'assemble' keyword.
Heroes of the Storm gets first new hero after supposed death and 6 year wait
Blizzard Entertainment announced at BlizzCon that Xal'atath, the Harbinger of the Void, will be the first new hero added to Heroes of the Storm since Hogger's release in 2020. This marks a significant update for the long-dormant MOBA, which has primarily received balance passes and bug fixes since shifting to maintenance mode. Xal'atath, a character originating from World of Warcraft, will arrive on the PTR soon.
For The First Time In 6 Years, Blizzard Is Bringing A New Character To Heroes Of The Storm
Blizzard Entertainment is adding a new character, Xal'atath, to Heroes of the Storm for the first time in six years. Xal'atath will be available on the Public Test Realm starting September 14 and will officially launch on September 28. This marks the first new character addition since Hogger in 2020, with Blizzard teasing that more could follow.
BlizzCon 2026: Liveblogging the opening ceremony and all of its reveals
BlizzCon 2026 is set to feature reveals for Blizzard Entertainment's major titles including World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, and StarCraft. The opening ceremony will be liveblogged, with a notable mention of Blizzard's community manager Holly Longdale.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
BlizzCon 2026 kicked off with an opening ceremony revealing new content for Blizzard Entertainment's major franchises. Heroes of the Storm will receive its first new hero in six years, Xal'atath, while a Diablo animated series is in development at Netflix. StarCraft is also set to return with a new open-world shooter.
WRUP: Stat blocks for the weird dudes at your local McDonald’s edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their gaming plans for the weekend, with discussions centering on MMORPGs like City of Heroes, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft. Several staff members also reflect on the most impactful video games from their past, with Ultima Online, City of Heroes, and Dragon Quest being frequently cited.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony live report - all the news and announcements as Blizzard's convention returns
BlizzCon 2026 is set to return with its opening ceremony, promising announcements for Blizzard Entertainment's major franchises. Expected reveals include a new StarCraft shooter, a "Classic Plus" version of World of Warcraft, and updates for Diablo 4 and Overwatch. The convention also takes place against the backdrop of recent industry layoffs by owner Microsoft.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: How to watch, start time, and what to expect
BlizzCon 2026 will take place from September 12-13, 2026, in Anaheim, California, and will be livestreamed for free on YouTube and Twitch. The event will feature reveals and panels for Blizzard's major franchises including Diablo, Overwatch, StarCraft, and Warcraft, with specific franchise channels also available for content.
BlizzCon 2026 Opening Ceremony: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect
BlizzCon 2026 is set to begin with its opening ceremony on September 12, celebrating Blizzard Entertainment's franchises like Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube, Twitch, and Battle.net, with expectations for new game announcements, including a potential StarCraft shooter, a Diablo 4 expansion, a new Overwatch hero, and a World of Warcraft expansion titled The Last Titan.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 11: Blizzcon 2026
This weekend's PC gaming deals include sales on World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, free titles like Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and discounts on various new releases across multiple storefronts. The Steam Programming Fest is also ongoing, featuring computer-themed titles.
The Games That Changed How We Play
This article celebrates National Video Games Day by highlighting games that have significantly impacted gameplay and the industry. It covers titles like Pong, PAC-MAN, Super Mario Bros, DOOM, and Minecraft, detailing their innovations in genres, mechanics, and player interaction.
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.
The Game Archaeologist: World of Warcraft is unfairly portrayed as the villain of MMO history
This article challenges the common narrative that World of Warcraft is the villain responsible for homogenizing the MMORPG genre. Instead, it argues that bad game design and a lack of approachability in pre-WoW MMOs were the primary factors that led to their decline, with World of Warcraft simply offering a more polished and user-friendly experience.
Ex-Blizzard employee has 'vibe' coded a new game engine with backing from AMD: 'We're developing 93x…
Former Blizzard employee Mark Kern has developed a new game engine called Kun-Zhi, which he claims was built using AI and is 93x faster than Unreal Engine. The engine, backed by AMD and Razer, is intended to be AI-first and will be released to the public. Kern, who previously worked on World of Warcraft and founded Red 5 Studios, believes this approach significantly speeds up development.
EA's Saudi Arabian owners are reportedly considering forming an ubermegacorp by merging them with Savvy Games
Following the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund's $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts, the PIF is reportedly considering merging EA with its existing firm, Savvy Games Group. This potential 'ubermegacorp' aims to better coordinate the PIF's gaming investments, though no decision has been made. Concerns exist regarding potential layoffs and the influence of the Saudi government's human rights record on creative decisions.
Massively Overthinking: Should MMORPG development be approached like a ‘grail quest’?
This article discusses whether approaching MMORPG development as a 'grail quest' is a worthwhile strategy, featuring insights from various writers and readers. While some express optimism about Riot Games' ambitious approach to its in-development MMO, others raise concerns about the challenges and potential for disappointment inherent in such large-scale projects.
WoW Factor: The well intentioned errors of World of Warcraft’s Ula’tek storyline
This analysis critiques the storytelling in World of Warcraft's patch 12.1: Curse of Ula'tek, focusing on the narrative surrounding the Amani Trolls. The author argues that the patch mishandles the Amani's history and attempts to create sympathy for unsympathetic characters, ultimately detracting from the nuance of Troll culture and the game's established lore. While praising the exploration of ancient history and the character Nek'zali, the piece finds the present-day melodrama and the downplaying of historical conflicts disappointing.
