GamingShogunBlizzard Apologizes for Diablo III Issues
Blizzard Entertainment has sent out a letter of apology on the forums for its newly-released Diablo III – which has been plagued with connection problems since launch. Official Letter to the Gamers Diablo Players: We’d like to extend a very sincere thank you to everyone who joined the global Diablo III launch celebrations this week, as well as to everyone who was ready to jump into Sanctuary the moment the game went live. To that end, we’d also like to say that we’ve been humbled by your enthusiasm — and we sincerely regret that your crusade to bring down the…
Diablo III Wrath Animated Short Released
Blizzard Entertainment has announced the release of the “Wrath” animated short for its soon to be released Diablo III – enjoy! Wrath
Diablo III Launch Events Announced
IRVINE, Calif.–Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced several official launch events to celebrate the release of its highly anticipated action–role-playing game, Diablo® III, with players around the world. On the night of May 14, key retail partners in the US, UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Poland, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and the region of Taiwan will welcome gamers who want to be among the first to purchase Diablo III and lock horns with the Lord of Terror. In the US, the official launch event will be hosted by Blizzard and retail partner GameStop at: The Great Wheel Court of the Irvine Spectrum…
Diablo III Free Beta Weekend Announced
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that they will be hosting a Diablo III open beta weekend for ALL players with a Battle.net account, starting this Friday and running until April 23. Checkout the information below for details: From Blizzard Entertainment We’re pleased to announce the Diablo III open beta weekend, which offers open access to all players with a valid Battle.net account! Beginning this Friday everyone is invited to log in and help us put the game and servers through their paces in this three day stress test as we march toward the game’s release on May 15. You can begin…
Mists of Pandaria Beta Invitations Going Out
Blizzard Entertainment has begun sending out their beta invitations for the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, Mists of Pandaria, which is scheduled to be released later this year. Mists of Pandaria will raise the level cap from level 85 to 90. It will introduce a new class, Monk, along with the new playable race, Pandaren.
Diablo III Street Date Revealed
IRVINE, Calif. — March 15, 2012 – The end is nigh! Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Diablo® III, the next chapter in its critically acclaimed action role-playing game series, will be unleashed from the Burning Hells on May 15. Starting that day, gamers with a thirst for fast-paced action and adventure will be able to purchase Diablo III at retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. In addition, gamers in the regions above as well as in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil will…
Blizzard Entertainment Announces Layoffs
Blizzard Entertainment CEO, Mike Morhaime, has posted up an official letter to the gaming community over at the Battle.net forums announcing that the company is in the process of laying off 600 employees. We wish all of those affected by the layoffs the absolute best and hope they recover quickly. Please see below the official letter for this morning’s Blizzard Press Release. Official Letter Everyone, We announced today that we’re in the process of cutting a number of active positions, mostly non-development, throughout the company. I’m sure this announcement has sparked some questions from all of you, so I want…
Blizzard Announces StarCraft RISK and WoW Monopoly
CARLSBAD, Calif. (February 10, 2012) – USAOPOLY (under license by Hasbro, Inc.) announces a partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. to release fresh takes on two classic board games. MONOPOLY®: World of Warcraft® and RISK®: StarCraft® combine tried-and-true foundations with new designs and gameplay elements inspired by Blizzard’s popular gaming universes. Those who dare to engage will discover a new chance to claim supremacy, both over their friends and over the battle-torn lands of Azeroth and the Koprulu Sector. MONOPOLY®: World of Warcraft® Descend into a world of myth, magic and legendary adventure to battle for control of World of…
Diablo III Game Systems Changes
Game director Jay Wilson has posted up some changes that Blizzard is making to the game systems of their upcoming Diablo III. Checkout his official post for more information. While working on Diablo III we’ve been called out for messing around with systems too much, that the game is good as-is and we should just release it. I think that’s a fair argument to make, but I also think it’s incorrect. Our job isn’t just to put out a game, it’s to release the next Diablo game. No one will remember if the game is late, only if it’s great….
Diablo III: Book of Cain Book Signing in Hollywood Tomorrow
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that there will be a Diablo III game developer book signing at Book Soup in West Hollywood on Saturday, January 7th, 2012. That’s right – tomorrow! So, checkout the info below and attend if you want to be a part of the geeky fun. Developers will be signing the very popular Diablo III: Book of Cain, which is available now at Amazon.com. WHEN: SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd. W. Hollywood CA 90069 WHAT: Writers and artists will be signing the Amazon.com #1-selling book in its…
Diablo Turns 15
Blizzard Entertainment has put up a big anniversary page to celebrate its venerable hack-and-slash series, Diablo, turning 15 years old. The series began back in 1996 with the original Diablo and is set to continue with Diablo III sometime in 2012. Checkout the link below for the full spread, complete with new interviews and more. LINK: Diablo III 15th Anniversary
Blizzard Wishes You A Happy Holidays
We love Blizzard Entertainment’s “Happy Holidays” cards. We have been fortunate to receive one for a few years now and this year’s is as cool as ever. Check it out!
World of Warcraft Patch 4.3 Trailer
In honor of today’s Patch 4.3 for World of Warcraft going live, Blizzard Entertainment has released a trailer showing off the patch’s features and updates – enjoy! Trailer
Word of Warcraft 7th Anniversary XP Bonus
Blizzard Entertainment has sent out a message that players of World of Warcraft who log in on November 23, 2011 will receive a “Feat of Strength” and a celebration item for the game’s 7th anniversary. Checkout the message below for what this celebration package consists of! World of Warcraft Seventh Anniversary World of Warcraft is turning seven on Wednesday, November 23. To celebrate this anniversary with the community, all players who log in between Sunday, November 20 and Saturday, December 3 will receive a Feat of Strength and a celebration package item. When used, the package shoots off fireworks and…