Game News & Features
Diablo III gold duplication bug threatens in-game economy; Blizzard takes measures
NEWS (Posted on: 05/08/2013)
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Diablo III’s in-game economy was shaken up yesterday. Following the release of patch 1.0.8 onto the game’s American servers Tuesday, some players discovered (and then quickly spread word... [more+] |
Cliff Bleszinski thinks an always-on future is 'coming fast'
NEWS (Posted on: 04/12/2013)
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Although rumors of the next Xbox requiring a constant internet connection have been received with seemingly near-unanimous disapproval, (and led to one defender losing his job) former Epic Games designer... [more+] |
Microsoft employee tells people to 'deal' with always-on consoles
NEWS (Posted on: 04/05/2013)
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More and more, the shadow of certainty has crept over the successor to the Xbox 360 (codenamed Durango) and the claims that have, throughout the last few months, stated the new console will need a constant... [more+] |
BlizzCon 2013 tickets available this month for $175
NEWS (Posted on: 04/04/2013)
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Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo fans won’t have to wait long to get their fingers around their tickets for the seventh BlizzCon convention, as Blizzard today announced that the tickets will go... [more+] |
PC games market grew by 8% in 2012
NEWS (Posted on: 03/28/2013)
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Anyone who's said that PC gaming might be in trouble need only look at the numbers to understand that they couldn't be more wrong.
According to the industry analysts at DFC intelligence, the... [more+] |
Five Things We Hope to See at Blizzcon 2013
FEATURE (Posted on: 02/28/2013)
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With Blizzcon officially set to make a return this year at the Anaheim Convention Center this November, the obvious question that's on everyone's minds is just what exactly does Blizzard have... [more+] |
Activision reports impressive 2012 sales numbers; announces new Call of Duty for 2013
NEWS (Posted on: 02/08/2013)
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Who said the game market was worsening? Activision Blizzard seems to be doing fine. As it turns out, the publisher fared rather well in 2012. At its recently-held post-earnings financial call, Activision... [more+] |
Blizzard acknowledges that Diablo III 'needs to be a better game'
NEWS (Posted on: 01/28/2013)
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I'll admit it–my review of Diablo III was a shining one, in spite of the horrific DRM with which Blizzard saddled its game. It's because it was fun, at first (at least, that's what... [more+] |
GameDynamo's Best Games of 2012
SPECIAL (Posted on: 01/14/2013)
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Welcome to GameDynamo's 2012 Video Game Awards! The industry has exploded. Mobile games come out every day. The indie scene is in its best moment right now. Digital delivery is starting to come into... [more+] |
Blizzard talks about Diablo III's PvP and what's in store
NEWS (Posted on: 12/28/2012)
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A Player vs. Player (PvP) system for Diablo III has been something fans have been clamoring for since the title's release. For many, the Player vs. Environment (PVE) nature of the game... [more+] |
Holiday Shopping Guide 2012: Video Games for Gamers of all Kinds
FEATURE (Posted on: 12/14/2012)
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Looking to find the perfect game for yourself or your loved one? Here are a bunch of great video game choices, all released in 2012 and highly successful. There's something for everyone, so just... [more+] |
Blizzard registers ProjectBlackstone.com
NEWS (Posted on: 12/03/2012)
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Square Enix isn't the only one who's been domain-shopping recently. PC Gamer reports that Blizzard Entertainment has registered the domain name 'ProjectBlackstone.com' on November 26.... [more+] |
Activision Blizzard sued for deceptive practices concerning authentication technology
NEWS (Posted on: 11/09/2012)
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Guess what, folks? Blizzard's getting sued!
As a journalist, I'm expected to maintain some degree of impartiality. After all, how can one report in a fair and balanced manner if one's... [more+] |
Diablo III sells 10 million units and prepares for expansion; StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm release window revealed
NEWS (Posted on: 11/08/2012)
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At their latest financial conference call, Blizzard Entertainment announced impressive sales had bolstered the company during their third quarter, mainly focusing on the success of Diablo III (which... [more+] |
Blizzard to expand Diablo III with all new Paragon System
NEWS (Posted on: 08/20/2012)
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Reached level 60 in Diablo III? Tired of doing little more than item hunting now? Ready to put the mouse down and call it quits? I suggest you hold off on that a little longer, as Blizzard will give... [more+] |
Diablo III player makes $10K legitimately in real-money auction house
NEWS (Posted on: 08/08/2012)
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If you've dreamt of making it rich through Diablo III's real-money auction house, and have been unsuccessful, then you will probably hate Reddit user WishboneTheDog, who, if his claims are legit,... [more+] |
Top 10 Most Absurd / Sadistic Gaming Achievements
FEATURE (Posted on: 07/17/2012)
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Gaming culture is in kind of a strange spot right now. We're in love with achievements. That sense of artificial accomplishment, that warm glow we get when we hear the distinctive "ding"... [more+] |
Blizzard restricts full access to Diablo III for first 72 hours if purchased digitally
NEWS (Posted on: 06/21/2012)
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While updates usually brings new content and freedoms, Diablo III's newest update (1.0.3) brings with it new restrictions. As of this update, anyone who purchases a digital version of the game online... [more+] |
Diablo III is down for scheduled maintenance
NEWS (Posted on: 06/19/2012)
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In the wee hours of Tuesday, June 19 (3:00 am PDT to be exact), Blizzard Entertainment temporarily shut down Diablo III for scheduled maintenance.
The service interruption has been undergone in order... [more+] |
Diablo III's Real Money Auction House is now live
NEWS (Posted on: 06/14/2012)
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I am not really fond of the idea of forking over real money for goodies inside a game. Maybe I'm just a tightwad with my money, I don't know, but the thought of spending cash for something like... [more+] |
Blizzard issues a stern warning to Diablo III cheaters: Beware the Ban Hammer!
NEWS (Posted on: 06/12/2012)
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Blizzard Entertainment today announced that they take a very strong stance against cheating in any of their games (just look at Diablo II's Open Battle.net), and strongly recommended that everyone... [more+] |
Blizzard updates terms of service for Diablo III ahead of Real Money Auction House launch
NEWS (Posted on: 06/08/2012)
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There are some changes coming to Diablo III, according to a blue post over on Blizzard's forums. To prepare for the upcoming launch of the real-money auction house, Blizzard plans to update... [more+] |
Lautering Bytes Podcast - Ep. 33: The Grand Pre-E3 and Diablo III Show
FEATURE (Posted on: 06/01/2012)
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Lautering Bytes Podcast feed:
Jun 1, 2012 (56.4 MB)Duration: 61:36 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 33: The Grand Pre-E3 and Diablo III Show
Rando... [more+] |
Hacked player accounts shed light on Diablo III's weaknesses
NEWS (Posted on: 05/23/2012)
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Diablo III has suffered from a pretty shaky launch, to put it lightly. Server issues underscored the inherent problem with "always-online" DRM when applied to single-player, and severe framerate... [more+] |
Diablo III sets all-time PC sales record
NEWS (Posted on: 05/23/2012)
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This might not surprise you, but people really like Diablo III (GameDynamo included). What may surprise you, though, is how much that liking-ness (sorry for butchering the English language there) has... [more+] |
Pink unicorns spotted in Sanctuary; Diablo III players discover magical secret level 'Whimsyshire'
NEWS (Posted on: 05/18/2012)
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Veteran Diablo II players will remember the Secret Cow Level. Well, a secret land has been discovered in the world of Diablo III. It is the enchanted realm of 'Whimsyshire',... [more+] |
Blizzard apologizes to Diablo III players for shaky launch; real-money auction house delayed
NEWS (Posted on: 05/17/2012)
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I think it can go without saying that Diablo III's launch isn't going as smoothly as anyone had hoped.
In a post on the game's forums, Blizzard apologized for the number of technical issues... [more+] |
Diablo III sets a pre-order record amidst declining revenue for Blizzard
NEWS (Posted on: 05/10/2012)
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Believe it or not, Blizzard Entertainment's revenue has been declining lately. In spite of some impressive stats posted by the parent company Activision (such as the Call of Duty Elite service's... [more+] |
Blizzard open beta weekend for Diablo III; Have a Battle.net account? Start playing now!
NEWS (Posted on: 04/20/2012)
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Blizzard has opened the Diablo III doors to players around the world.
Starting today, Friday, April 20, any gamer with a valid Battle.net account can download the beta client and get unfettered access... [more+] |
Spiritual successor to Titan Quest, Grim Dawn, on Kickstarter; Wasteland 2 funds with $3 million pledged
NEWS (Posted on: 04/18/2012)
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Who here remembers Titan Quest? Developed way back in 2006 by Iron Lore Entertainment and Demiurge Studios, Titan Quest was an action RPG in the style of Diablo, and the 2007 expansion, Immortal Throne,... [more+] |
5 Games Gamers are Dying to Play in 2012
FEATURE (Posted on: 04/17/2012)
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Man, oh man, do I love video games! Good thing too, or I would be in the wrong line of work. As we are quickly approaching summer (wow), the video game industry is preparing for a production onslaught... [more+] |
Diablo III launching on May 15; Digital pre-sale going on now through Battle.net
NEWS (Posted on: 03/15/2012)
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Get ready, readers. The end is coming… the end of the wait for Diablo III, that is. Today, Blizzard announced the launch date for the highly-anticipated title, and that date is exactly two months... [more+] |
Blizzard delays Diablo III PvP mode; single- and co-op modes to release as scheduled
NEWS (Posted on: 03/12/2012)
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Bad news, everyone. When Diablo III finally launches, players are going to have to settle for killing demons side by side, rather than sating their bloodlust on one another. The reason? Blizzard... [more+] |
GameDynamo's 2012 Video Game Preview Guide
FEATURE (Posted on: 02/15/2012)
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How in the world do we move past the historic year of games that 2011 brought us? Last year set the bar high, and we'll be playing many of 2011's best well into the new year. But, with plenty... [more+] |
Blizzard Entertainment pushes BlizzCon to 2013 to concentrate on game development
NEWS (Posted on: 01/25/2012)
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Earlier today, Blizzard Entertainment announced that it will not be hosting a Blizzcon event in 2012, the result of a "jam-packed schedule" which includes launching Diablo III, along with... [more+] |
Diablo III is coming to consoles
NEWS (Posted on: 01/10/2012)
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Blizzard Entertainment Community Manager, Micah Whipple (aka Bashiok), has confirmed through Twitter that Diablo III will release to consoles and that Josh Mosqueira is heading the project.
When... [more+] |
Spike TV's VGA Awards 2011: Highlights, Thoughts, and Videos
FEATURE (Posted on: 12/12/2011)
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Another year, another VGAs. As you may have expected, awards were given out, games were acknowledged, and premieres were had. All-in-all, the show went off without a hitch (unless Zachery Levi saying... [more+] |
BlizzCon 2011: New WoW expansion, free Diablo III, WoW Annual Pass
NEWS (Posted on: 10/21/2011)
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It’s an exciting time for gamers the world over, with BlizzCon 2011 kicking into full swing. Blizzard Entertainment’s got a history of making exciting announcements and unveiling new products... [more+] |
Blizzard giving away 2,000 Diablo III beta keys via Facebook sweepstakes
NEWS (Posted on: 10/12/2011)
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When Blizzard announced that they were working on a sequel for the much-beloved, critically acclaimed Diablo II, the Internet essentially exploded. Many fans of the series, myself included, still play... [more+] |
Diablo III pushed to early 2012
NEWS (Posted on: 09/23/2011)
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If you've waited this long, you can wait a little longer.
Blizzard Entertainment today let all of their eager fans know that the release of Diablo III will be postponed to early 2012. Mike Morhaime,... [more+] |
Diablo III community site now live; Game Guide feature is an official Wiki
NEWS (Posted on: 08/24/2011)
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Blizzard has opened the official Diablo III community site.
Key features include news, developer blog posts, acces to the Diablo III forums, and the addition of a Game Guide (essentially an official... [more+] |
Gamescom 2011: Diablo III set for Inferno difficulty mode & level 60 cap
NEWS (Posted on: 08/17/2011)
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Blizzard Entertainment announced at Gamescom 2011 that Diablo III is going to get a fourth difficulty level to complement the traditional Normal, Nightmare, and Hell difficulty settings. Called... [more+] |
Lautering Bytes Podcast - Ep. 15: Diablo III, Lemon Garlic Chicken, and Sangria
FEATURE (Posted on: 08/16/2011)
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Lautering Bytes Podcast feed:
August 16, 2011 (64.36 MB)Duration: 70:16 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 15: Diablo III, Lemon Chicken,... [more+] |
Diablo III Auction House Detailed by Blizzard; Uses Real-World Money
NEWS (Posted on: 08/01/2011)
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Blizzard Entertainment announced today that it will deliver at launch an officially sanctioned auction house for players of Diablo III to list their unwanted and rare loot in exchange for in-game gold... [more+] |
Lautering Bytes Podcast - Episode 3: L.A. Noire meets L.A. Chili Dogs
FEATURE (Posted on: 05/16/2011)
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Lautering Bytes Podcast feed:
May 16, 2011 (49.89 MB)Duration: 54:27 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 3: L.A. Noire meets... [more+] |
Diablo III Beta Revealed by Blizzard; Game Still on for 2011 Launch
NEWS (Posted on: 05/10/2011)
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In yesterday's Activision Blizzard quarterly earnings call, as picked up by Diablo Inc Gamers and GameInformer, it was revealed that Diablo III will get the beta treatment at the end of the summer.
Blizzard... [more+] |
Blizzard Celebrates 20 Years; Thank You and Retrospective Videos Inside
NEWS (Posted on: 03/08/2011)
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It's hard to believe, but Blizzard Entertainment turns 20 today.
The monster video game development studio, known for its mega-franchises, including Diablo, StarCraft, Warcraft, and World of... [more+] |
Games We Can't Wait to Get our Hands On
FEATURE (Posted on: 03/04/2011)
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There are more than a few awesome games on the horizon we can't wait to get our hands on... so many of them that there almost isn't enough time to play them all. Whether you enjoy swords, guns,... [more+] |
BlizzCon 2011 Dates Revealed
NEWS (Posted on: 02/07/2011)
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Blizzard Entertainment confirmed the dates for this year's BlizzCon event at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
Blizzcon 2011 is scheduled for two days: Friday, October 21 through... [more+] |
Rumor: Blizzard Product Slate Leaked
NEWS (Posted on: 12/02/2010)
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A report on MMOGameSite.com has revealed a leaked graphic of the Blizzard Product Slate - the projected release windows for their upcoming products over the next 4 years.
Naturally, Blizzard has... [more+] |
BlizzCon 2010: Demon Hunter and PvP for Diablo III; Trailer Inside
NEWS (Posted on: 10/22/2010)
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At BlizzCon 2010, at the Anaheim Convention Center, the fifth and final class for Diablo III was revealed. Additionally, we got the first details regarding the Player versus Player (PvP) structure the... [more+] |
