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Diablo 4‘s Season of Hatred Rising promised to spice up our endgame routine with the introduction of Realmwalkers—mysterious entities that stalk across Sanctuary offering portals to greater challenges and rewards. At least, that was the plan.

A Realmwalker in Diablo 4: Season of Hatred Rising. | Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

As it turns out, these new activities have accomplished something that seemed impossible just months ago: they’ve made Nightmare Dungeons look like the life of the party. And when players are getting nostalgic about running the same corridors over and over, you know something’s gone terribly wrong.

The situation has, in fact, become so dire that browsing the game’s subreddit feels like taking a guided tour through the nine circles of player disappointment. Blizzard might want to take notes—this probably isn’t the kind of hell they were aiming for.

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Diablo’s boss Rod Fergusson has confirmed that players who own the Dlc Vessel of Hatred will be provided with exclusive features going forward. This means that players with just the base or the Game Pass version will not have the same privilege.

Vessel of Hatred owners are in for a massive treat. Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

This is a big gamble by Fergusson, which might just work in the game’s favor since it can encourage more fans to become a part of the Dlc to enjoy exclusive features.

Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Owners Are In For A Treat Diablo 4 is offering a lot to its players at the moment. Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Diablo 4 resets with every season, and you have to start from scratch each time a season ends. We are currently in Season 6 of the game, and to maintain the same timeline, it was also released...

It appears that the Xbox is no longer just a box. Earlier today, the company’s official accounts ran a new 30-second ad spot, showcasing the brand’s new campaign messaging: “This is an Xbox.”

To the sound of Black Sheep’s 1991 hip-hop track “The Choice is Yours,” the video begins with a Series X console and the bold green text reading, “This is an Xbox.” It then pivots to a smart TV, a phone, a handheld PC, and a laptop — all of which are now considered Xboxes.

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Action RPG enthusiasts were caught off guard when Xbox announced the delay of Obsidian Entertainment’s highly anticipated first-person fantasy RPG, Avowed, to February 2025. The announcement sparked widespread speculation about the game’s development status, with many wondering if quality concerns were behind the decision.

The extra development time won’t go to waste. | Image Credit: Obsidian Entertainment

Now, Microsoft Gaming boss Phil Spencer has stepped forward to set the record straight in the latest candid interview. His revelations about the real reason behind Avowed’s delay paint a fascinating picture of Xbox’s strategic approach to Game Pass releases, and it’s not what most people expected.

The Strategic Timing of Avowed‘s Release

In a revealing conversation with GameFile (via Vgc), Spencer addressed the elephant in the room head-on. Rather than quality concerns or hiccups in the development process, the decision to push Avowed to early 2025 appears to...

When Diablo 4 launched, it seemed like Blizzard had finally cracked the code for the perfect action RPG. The game received widespread praise for its dark atmosphere, engaging combat, and promising endgame mechanics. But as time went on, cracks began to appear in the foundation.

An issue that has haunted players for months now. | Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Now, six seasons in, the community’s frustration has reached a boiling point. One dedicated player has taken it upon themselves to meticulously document just how dire the situation has become, and the results are, well… let’s just say they’re about as pretty as a Butcher’s meat locker.

The findings paint a picture that many longtime players have suspected but hoped wasn’t true: the endgame grind in Diablo 4 might not be worth the time investment after all.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: Diablo 4‘s Abysmal Drop Rates

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Scammers have found a way to penetrate Diablo 4‘s market through a unique way of scamming by duplicating items and selling them for real money instead of in-game currency.

Diablo 4 gets attacked by spammers asking for money. Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Blizzard needs to come to the players’ rescue as soon as possible and start swinging the ban hammer again, with more force this time. This scam has hampered a lot of in-game purchases, hindering the market.

Diablo 4 Players Get Scammed While Purchasing Items Blizzard needs to react as soon as possible. Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Players are having a difficult time spotting the scams that are currently active in Diablo’s market space. One of the scams is pretty straightforward; it asks for money upfront in exchange for items. Do not fall for anything of the sort while surfing the market, as it will most likely be a scam.

Seth Meyers is worried about more than just Donald Trump’s second term.

“Well, Donald Trump has won the 2024 election and he’ll be president again for four more years, or eight, or 12, or whatever,” he said with a worried laugh while opening his first “Closer Look” segment after Election Day. “We live in an infinite time where Donald Trump has always been and will always be the center of the universe. There can be no escape. All hail our powerful and benevolent supreme leader.”

Meyers was joking, of course, as the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits anyone from serving more than two terms as president — though Trump did once a post a video online that edited a Time magazine cover to depict himself running for office indefinitely into the future.

Continuing the bit, Meyers said, “Windmills do cause cancer. Hannibal Lecter was a lovely man. And if I’m lying,...

Elon Musk is known for his achievements in tech, space exploration, and electric vehicles. Recently though, he’s also been known to be a particularly hardcore gamer. The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX recently revealed his surprising skill level in Diablo IV, claiming a spot among the top 20 players worldwide.

We knew he was a gamer, but not this good of a gamer. | Image Credit: @PowerfulJRE\YouTube

As CEO of multiple major companies, Musk’s life is famously busy. So something like this has players rightfully asking the same question. How does he balance his intense work commitments with a competitive gaming side?

Elon Musk is One Of The Best Diablo IV Players in the US

During a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Musk explained how gaming offers him a productive escape from the relentless pressures of being a high-profile CEO. Rogan was astonished at Musk’s dedication to Diablo IV.

Bad Bunny has a response after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe described Puerto Rico as an “island of garbage” during a recent Donald Trump rally in New York. On Tuesday, the Puerto Rican artist shared a video on his Instagram page that celebrates the history and beauty of his home island.

The video, as text at the beginning explains, was originally the introduction to Bad Bunny’s famed

“P Fkn R” show in Puerto Rico back in 2021. He decided to share the video for the first time since the concert, seemingly as...

Blizzard is arguably one of the top game developers out there, especially after its somewhat recent merger with Activision. The company is responsible for multiple franchises that have shaped their respective genres and the entire gaming landscape. One of these is World of Warcraft, which, despite its age, still holds up.

The company has been testing gamers’ patience with horrendous microtransactions. (Image via Blizzard)

Since its launch way back in 2004, World of Warcraft (WoW) has established itself as the most enduring Mmorpg in gaming. With countless expansions and updates, WoW has continued to evolve over the years.

Now the game celebrates its 20th anniversary, and you’d expect something special. Indeed, Blizzard has brought us something truly special: a $90 mount. While you might think, who’d purchase that? It’s already selling like hotcakes.

Blizzard is Offering a $90 Mount in World of Warcraft WoW‘s 20th anniversary offering has caused an outrage in the community.

The gaming industry is right now in heavy turmoil. Major companies like Microsoft are enforcing a huge array of layoffs. They even went on to shut down its four highly beneficial gaming studios as well. Amidst these unfavorable circumstances, games are getting hugely expensive as well.

Microsoft is right now in a distressed situation. | Credit: Microsoft.

However, despite going through a rough patch, Microsoft isn’t holding down the salary of its CEO. This step by the long-hailed company has made the fans disgusted, keeping in mind the critical cost-cutting norms by the company.

Microsoft CEO Gets a Whopping 63% Salary Raise Satya Nadella gets a staggering hike in his salary. | Credit: Microsoft.

This fiscal year, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will receive an extravagant $79.1 million (£60.9 million), a 63 percent increase over his 2023 salary. However, Nadella presented a more optimistic picture in Microsoft’s 2024 Annual Report, which was made public last night:

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Diablo 4 has had a rather eventful journey since the release of its first expansion and the ongoing sixth season. While many have praised the overhauls brought forth by Vessel of Hatred, there’s been equal amounts of criticism directed at its pricing and the game’s generally slow progression of its overarching plot.

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred’s combat in action – Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

Still, it’s difficult not to agree that the fourth game in the series is arguably at its peak at the moment, which becomes much more intriguing considering Diablo 3, the predecessor, continues to perform as well as the game in sheer player count. What would equally surprise you is how Blizzard reacts to those stats.

Diablo 4’s biggest competitor is its predecessor, and Blizzard is fine with that Vessel of Hatred also introduces Pets/Mercenaries in Diablo 4 – Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

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There’s no doubt that the Diablo 4 community has experienced a rollercoaster of emotions since the game’s initial debut back in June last year, going through both good and bad times. Blizzard brought some controversial updates and changes that damaged the game’s credibility among players, but its recent Vessel of Hatred expansion completely changed everything.

Diablo 4 takes inspiration from the best game of the franchise. (Image via Blizzard)

Diablo 4‘s Vessel of Hatred Expansion brings a plethora of content to the base game and a story in which players follow Neyrelle through the new Nahantu region on her mission to end Prime Evil Mephisto. The expansion’s new setting and locations have managed to grab the attention of players since they’re quite breathtaking. What’s shocking is that all of these new locations have been ripped from another legendary Diablo game.

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Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show 2024 presentation was a mixed bag, with a slew of new Jrpg reveals that left non-jrpg fans feeling a bit underwhelmed. But it appears that the green team has a new reason to be excited: the gaming giant has announced its next Partner Preview, set to go live this Thursday, October 17, and it might just be the event Xbox enthusiasts have all been waiting for.

There may yet be hope. | Image Credit: Microsoft

According to the official announcement, the broadcast promises to be a “no-fluff, all-games” affair, featuring “over a dozen new trailers over the course of around 25 minutes.” But there’s one game in particular that has been conspicuously absent from Xbox’s lineup, and fans will surely be hoping that this Partner Preview will finally bring it into the fold.

The Black Myth: Wukong Saga Continues

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Diablo 4 has made a strong comeback thanks to its latest expansion, Vessel of Hatred. Initially, the game was a massive hit but over the past year, the game has lost its popularity but this update was enough to convince fans to try out the game once again. Under Microsoft, Blizzard Entertainment has also adopted one strategy that makes sure that the Diablo franchise always remains relevant.

Blizzard’s effective strategy has allowed them to keep the Diablo series relevant (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

By not shutting down their previous Diablo games, Blizzard has allowed Diablo fans to continue playing their favorite Diablo games. Bethesda boss Todd Howard has the same vision for his Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series, and its success proves that this is an effective strategy.

Blizzard Following Todd Howard’s Strategy Has Allowed Them To Keep Diablo Series Relevant

In a recent interview with Vgc, Diablo series head,...

Blizzard’s Diablo 4 debuted back in 2023 and became the fourth entry in Blizzard’s legendary action RPG franchise. What made this entry special was the fact that the developers were able to further evolve the classic formula gamers absolutely love and ushered in several new tweaks, features, and graphical improvements to modernize the franchise.

The developers behind the iconic Arpg followed Matt Booty’s advice. (Image via Xbox)

So far, the developers have done an incredible job keeping the game fresh and new with seasonal content updates that absolutely delivered on their promises. The studio further expanded the title’s player base by bringing it to Xbox’s Game Pass service, where it became an instant hit. The title’s success on the Microsoft platform can be solely attributed to Xbox Boss’s one strategy that changed the future of the iconic franchise.

Xbox Boss’s Strategy for Diablo 4 on...

Blizzard Entertainment always focuses on longevity while developing its Diablo games and that’s exactly what the studio has in mind for the fourth game in the series, Diablo 4. The game’s first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, was released recently and it answers some crucial questions.

Diablo 4‘s Vessel of Hatred finally answered some crucial questions about the game’s story (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

The top-down action role-playing dungeon-crawling game was initially a massive hit but it was clear that the game was slowly losing popularity but this new update takes things to the next level. Blizzard has reworked many gameplay mechanics and added a lot of new content to make sure the game stays relevant.

The Vessel of Hatred Update Will Answer Many Questions Related To Diablo 4‘s Story

The executive producer of Diablo 4, Gavian Whishaw, recently sat down with Vgc to talk about the game’s first expansion,...

We all know how Diablo 4 has been faring recently. While Vessel of Hatred has done a good job bringing people back with its dark atmosphere and new mechanics, the base game’s more significant problems continue to cause much dissatisfaction within the community.

Diablo 4’s gruesome combat – Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

For us, though, amidst all the ongoing fanfare surrounding this game and the state of its community, learning that the title was meant to launch without its most annoying aspect feels like a real gut punch. The idea that Blizzard was so close to doing things right, only for Microsoft’s acquisition to put a damper on things, makes this news a hard pill to swallow.

Blizzard Missed One of Its Biggest Opportunities to Do Right by Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred also brings mercenaries into the game – Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

Now, to reiterate, the game is still doing admirably well for itself,...

Rebel Moon and its sequel introduced a vast, richly realized sci-fi universe ripe with epic stories and compelling characters. It’s no surprise then, that acclaimed mobile game studio Super Evil Megacorp is leveraging the fertile franchise for its new title.

DubbedBlood Line: A Rebel Moon Game, the Netflix exclusive will spin an original story starring an all-new cast of rebel recruits. Of course, this fresh dive into Zack Snyder’s space opera will also be a fast-paced, action-focused affair that’ll feel familiar to anyone who’s ever cleared a monster-infested Diablo IV dungeon or carved through hordes of alien arachnids in Helldivers 2.

Blood Line isn’t due to land until next year, but those looking to squad up early can register right now for its closed beta. For details on securing pre-release access, as well as what you can expect once recruited into the rebellion,...

Overwatch 2 has been one of the most popular free-to-play first-person shooter games for many years now. The series was kicked off with the 2016 hero shooter, Overwatch, but in 2022, the game was replaced with Overwatch 2. It has been confirmed that the game is coming to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, 17th September.

Xbox Game Pass users will get exlcusive skins in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

This is not surprising as Overwatch 2 is one of Blizzard Entertainment’s most prized possessions. Since Microsoft has now acquired the studio, it makes sense why the game has been added to the game pass. The game is free-to-play for everyone, however, players who have the Xbox Game Pass will get some benefits.

Overwatch 2 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass

Blizzard Entertainment has announced on their official website that their free-to-play first-person shooter game, Overwatch 2, is coming to Xbox Game Pass on 17th September 2024.

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Over the years, the Diablo franchise has evolved from a beloved Arpg to a controversial focal point in the gaming community. While Diablo 4 had a strong launch, the ongoing concerns surrounding the developer’s shady practices have overpowered all the initial positivity.

The gruesome and addictive combat of Diablo 4 – Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

The biggest concern continues to be the game’s microtransactions, which, despite all the complaints surrounding them, have been a financial success for Blizzard. It is admittedly baffling that the game’s in-game purchases continue to rake in enormous profits, even with the shadiness of it all.

Diablo 4 Continues to Churn out Immense Amounts of Money for Blizzard You can now have pets in Diablo 4 – Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

To be honest, this is a game with plenty going for it—its dark atmosphere that feels like a return to the days of the first two games,...

Microsoft has just announced another round of layoffs in its gaming division. This time the company is cutting 650 jobs primarily in corporate and support roles. Chief Phil Spencer shared this news in a memo to staff.

Not just fans, but workers are also having a hard time recently. | Image Credit: Xbox On

Spencer emphasized that no games, devices, or studios were being affected directly, framing the layoffs as part of a long-term restructuring plan for the company’s future success. These layoffs are a continuation of a series of cuts that have impacted over 2,500 employees since the acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023.

The Layoffs Are Related to the Activision Acquisition, According to Phil Spencer’s Memo The company has had a rocky journey in the last few months. Image Credit: Microsoft

The layoffs are part of Microsoft’s long-term strategy to realign its workforce following its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision...

Diablo 4 is getting one of its biggest updates on August 6th and fans are looking forward to it. The game is gearing up for a major overhaul with the launch of Season 5. One of the biggest changes coming to the upcoming update is a change to Unique items.

Previously overshadowed by Legendary items, with the changes in Season 4, Uniques will now have increased roll ranges and stats. This change is in the hopes of making them competitive again and restoring them to their build-defining status.

Diablo 4 Season 5 is Shaping Up To Be a Big One The Diablo 4 Season 5 Campfire Chat revealed interesting details. | via Diablo on YouTube

Blizzard revealed new details for Season 5 at the most recent Campfire Chat for Diablo 4, which is the game’s version of a developer livestream for an upcoming version.

In addition to improving Uniques, Blizzard is rebranding the “Uber” uniques, the rarest items in the game,...

This year’s highly-anticipated Xbox Games Showcase is getting closer by the minute, and excitement in the community is reaching a fever pitch. Following one of Sony’s most disappointing PlayStation State of Play events last month, Xbox now has an excellent opportunity to seize the spotlight and show everyone who’s boss.

According to a reliable insider on X (formerly Twitter), Activision Blizzard’s recent acquisition will also play a significant role in making this year’s Xbox Showcase a memorable event.

A Promising Lineup Further Strengthened by the Activision Blizzard Acquisition The merger was completed in October ’23 | Image via Microsoft

@klobrille, who is an industry insider and is known for their accurate leaks in the past, pointed out in their recent post that the number of first-party projects showcased by Xbox has been consistently high over the past few years, ranging from 11 to 14 games. This year, with the addition of Activision Blizzard,...

The super popular original webtoon Death of a Pop Star from creator Violet Karim is getting the adaptation treatment from Wattpad Webtoon Studios.

Death of a Pop Star is a global success, with over 33 million views worldwide. It regales readers with the story of a beloved pop star who suddenly dies and wakes up in Hell. Luckily for her, the Grim Reaper is a massive fan of Sophie's, and he gives her another chance at life on Earth, but that comes with dangerous consequences.

Oscar winner Diablo Cody and Oscar nominee Mason Novick, with Wattpad Webtoon Studios, are adapting the popular webcomic. Cam screenwriter Isa Mazzei will pen the script. As a fan of Cody's work and Mazzei's highly underrated 2018 movie Cam (now on Netflix), I'm very excited to see what these two come up with together.

Cody recently wrote the excellent horror-comedy film, Lisa Frankenstein and the Academy Award-winning film Juno.

Exclusive: Colombian actress Diana Hoyos has joined the cast of the action pic Diablo, which Grindstone Entertainment Group has acquired for North America.

Hoyos joins Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror in the film directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s.

It was announced today that Daro Distribution has also acquired world rights to the pic with the exclusion of North America, Latin America, Asia, Airlines, and the Middle East which Film Mode is representing on behalf of co-producer Agora Films. The film is being prepped for release later this year. Daro’s President Pierre-Andre Rochat has joined as executive producer.

Film Mode Entertainment and Wonder Street are co-producing with a script written by Mat Sansom. Producers are Craig Baumgarten, Clay Epstein, Adkins, and Marco Zaror. The film recently wrapped principal photography and is currently in post-production.

The film follows Kris Chaney (Adkins) who, after being released from prison, embarks on a perilous mission to fulfill an old promise but finds himself in danger when he kidnaps Elisa, the daughter of a powerful gangster. Her father, Vincent, puts out a call to the entire criminal underworld to bring her back alive. El Corvo (Zaror), a psychopathic killer, joins the hunt not for the money but for his own vendetta against Vincent’s family. Kris must evade both Elisa’s powerful father and a ruthless killer bent on revenge to live long enough to tell Elisa the full story that has been hidden from her.

“I am excited to share this movie with the fans. Diablo turned out great. Some of the best fights and action we have ever done” Adkins said.

Pierre-André Rochat, CEO of Daro Distribution added: “We are thrilled to partner with Film Mode on this exciting action project. Scott Adkins has a proven track record in our key sales territories, and we are certain that this movie will be a hit with our clients.”...

Once upon a time, I believed any completed movie that found release was a minor miracle. After enduring Harmony Korine’s infrared-only Aggro Dr1ft (written in “leetspeak”), the first production under the filmmaker’s new boundary-pushing “multimedia design collective” Edglrd, that mantra is shattered. This movie is theatrical imprisonment. Its duration? A life sentence. Aggro Dr1ft is an 80-minute music video masquerading as a provocative and startlingly stylized action flick that’s devoid of any provocation, groundbreaking style, or on-screen action.

Aggro Dr1ft follows a downtrodden Miami-based mercenary, Bo (Jordi Mollà), who wishes to vanquish a demonic crimelord and become a stay-at-home family man. It’s a crayon-box blur of fuchsia skies and lavender skin tones, paintball-masked mini militias mean-mugging on yachts with hot tubs, mumbled dialogue lost underneath Edm tracks, and robotic performances so unintelligible you’d think you’re being pranked. Travis Scott randomly appears as a next-generation assassin,...

Film Mode has acquired international sales rights to the action adventure Decade Of The Dead which received its market screening debut in Cannes this week.

Sean Patrick Thomas, Shane Johnson, Jenna Leigh Green, Corsica Wilson, and Marissa Merrill star in the story, set 10 years after the apocalypse as a group of bounty hunters seek refuge on a tropical island ruled by a deranged cult leader.

Adam Deyoe and Fairai Branscombe Richmond directed Decade Of The Dead from a screenplay by Loren Semmens and Adam Deyoe. Semmens, Bryan Spicer, and Joel Michaely produced.

Clay Epstein and his team are showing a promo reel to buyers.

Now that the Call of Duty developer Activision Blizzard falls under the Microsoft banner, it won’t be long before the developer title comes out as an Xbox exclusive. While the newer titles may come out as exclusives, there is a possibility that an older batch of Call of Duty games will come on Game Pass in the near future.

A still from Call of Duty

According to the latest report, the older Call of Duty games may soon be coming to Xbox Game Pass. If all the rumor turns out to be true, that also raises a possibility that Activision Blizzard could bring their extensive catalog of other games too to come to Xbox’s subscription service soon. Call of Duty franchise may just serve as the tip of the iceberg.

Call of Duty games may come to Game Pass

Its indeed a big deal if Activision games particularly...

At long last, Rimuru Tempest has returned, and the adventures of the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime anime can continue apace. Following the act of episode 48.5 on March 30, the adaptation is officially back with a new season on Crunchyroll today, and there's… a lot of ground to cover! The cast list alone is enough to chew on for the entire Spring 2024 anime season , so let's get started with our full overview below. Watch That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Release Date Characters and Voice Cast Anime Staff Official Trailers Anime Art & Key Visuals Anime Synopsis Additional Information When Does the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Anime Come Out? That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 officially comes to Crunchyroll with new episodes starting April 5, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Pt . Where can I watch?...

The last entry in the Diablo franchise has started to plan for next season’s content. The patch notes, spanning over 10,000 words, reveal significant alterations to certain classes and the upgrading process of items, resulting in a complete overhaul.

Diablo 4 will be making various changes to the skillset of Necromancers and Barbarians. This will make the balance of these classes affect all the others. Activision-Blizzard decided to extend Season 3 until the middle of May, but the test for Season 4 will begin soon, and players will have to discover the future alterations for themselves.

Blizzard will make a lot of changes in Diablo 4, which is almost becoming a different game Necromancers will change a lot in the new update of Diablo 4.

Last year, Activision-Blizzard launched the fourth entry in the popular action RPG franchise with a pretty good reception from critics, but not so much from fans. Almost a year later,...

The Xbox giant monopoly of studios behind games like World of Warcraft and Diablo is making some changes to the guidelines to make a new title. This will involve some inclusion, which is not always organic. Apparently, this will be a mandatory practice from now on.

Mark Kern, a former CEO and team lead for games like World of Warcraft and Diablo, has discovered this new “mandatory” change that Microsoft is implementing. In a post on X, he also mentioned that numerous Xbox studios are hiring the services of Sweet Baby Inc. to improve the inclusion of its games in their narratives.

Mark Kern says Microsoft is changing to make things more inclusive in all of its games Microsoft and Xbox are making all its studios take a deep look into inclusion before launching a game.

After many games failed horrendously to sell well or even have an average reception,...

It appears that after its rebirth and the subsequent VR entry, we’re once again returning to the Hellgate series. This time with one of the original developers. Bill Roper, who served as producer, writer, and director of Hellgate: London, has announced the development of Hellgate: Redemption at Roper’s new studio, Lunacy Games.

Per GamesBeat, Roper states that Lunacy recently made a deal with Hanbitsoft to develop Redemption after acquiring a license for the Hellgate: London franchise. “It feels like it’s been a long time in secretive hibernation. So I’m really happy to be able to start publicly talking about what we’re doing,” Roper said. “We’re announcing the Hellgate license on the 27th and that’s my birthday. So I can’t think of a better birthday present to go and play in those demon apocalyptic waters again.”

Roper hasn’t revealed too many details...

It’s already a universal sentiment how Fox did a disservice to many X-Men characters, particularly Scott Summers, aka Cyclops. He is one of the major heroes in the story and a founding member of the X-Men, and yet he was constantly pushed to the sideline.

X-Men ’97

With the arrival of X-Men ’97, fans were greeted with the improvement in the treatment of Cyclops and his signature power, the optic blast.

Cyclops’ Optic Blast Finally Used Appropriately In X-Men ‘97

Mw Johnson/ReelSchool from Twitter shared a short video clip of X-Men ’97 with Cyclops fighting a bunch of guys. In the caption, he wrote:

“This part in #xmen97 had me gasping out loud. Every time you read about Cyclops’ power, it always describes it as a ‘concussive force’ – why it took animators/filmmakers This Long to use it so he can literally push things is crazy. Everyone always...

Fans sit eagerly as Remnant 2 heads toward the release of its long-awaited Dlc expansion. 

Cribbing on franchises like Dark Souls, Destiny, and Diablo, Gunfire Games' Remnant franchise has offered gamers a white-knuckling looter shooter experience since its debut in 2019. 

The ante was upped, though, in 2023, as Remnant 2 hit Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, thrusting the series into a new stratosphere. The lead-pumping sequel earned rave reviews, earning a stellar 82% on review aggregator OpenCritic.

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Exclusive: Vault Entertainment has added industry veteran Craig Baumgarten as a manager/producer.

The move reunites Baumgarten and Vault founder, Adam Griffin, who previously worked together. Baumgarten most recently was a partner at management/production company Wonder Street.

Baumgarten previously served as VP of Paramount Pictures, President of Keith Barish Productions, EVP of Production at Columbia, President of Lorimar Motion Pictures, and EVP of Twentieth Century Fox. After leaving Fox, Baumgarten produced several films including Disney’s Blank Check, It Could Happen to You starring Nicolas Cage and Hook, directed by Steven Spielberg. As a senior executive, Baumgarten oversaw production of many successful films over the years, including Sophie’s Choice, Ghostbusters and Die Hard.

Baumgarten, in partnership with Clay Epstein of Film Mode Entertainment, most recently produced Diablo for Grindstone alongside client Scott Adkins, who also stars in the movie. Last year, Baumgarten produced Samuel Goldwyn Films’ Trouble Man! featuring client Michael Jai White,...

Epic Games’ Fortnite is one of the most popular titles, and it owes its popularity to its amazing gameplay and freedom of customization, not to mention that it’s free to play. The developer also brings in collaborations from time to time that have now become a big part of Fortnite.

While the crossovers have helped the game garner more players, they have also overshadowed the main gameplay that first appealed to players. A survey from developers has now been sent to players, asking them about new crossovers they would want in the game.

A Fortnite Survey Suggests New Collaborations Are on the Cards Fortnite seems to be going further away from its gameplay with more collaborations.

The latest Chapter 5 Season 2, Myths & Mortals, was released on March 8th in Fortnite and brought Greek gods with their unique powers to the game. It was also revealed that a collaboration with the Avatar: The Last Airbender sequel,...

Helldivers 2 has been the breakout game of the season and nobody can argue otherwise. The fight to spread managed democracy took off so well that the developers were flabbergasted and had to keep updating their server capabilities to accommodate more and more players.

However, a section of the players, who have been used to the pay-to-win system of other Aaa games do not find the fun and fair system of the game enjoyable. They keep demanding more powerful weapons.

And now, one user has taken to Reddit to smash those complaints and put those players wanting to flex their money and joblessness on others to their rightful place.

Helldivers 2’s Fun and Fair Policy Irks Some Fans

The modern gaming industry is riddled with numerous Aaa games which are essentially pay-to-win. This is especially true in case multiplayer games that have dedicated PvP modes. Games like EA FC24, Cod, and...

Helldivers 2 and Last Epoch may be starkly different games, but both seem to be sharing the fate of success in similar ways. Upon launch, Last Epoch quickly started struggling with server issues, not letting new players jump into the experience right away.

This was acknowledged by the game’s director and founder, Judd Cobler. In a letter and acknowledgment for everything that’s been going on, Judd has spoken about the many difficulties the game’s unexpected popularity is facing at the moment.

Last Epoch is struggling to give players an entry into the experience Breaking into the Mmorpg scene? Server issues are bound to happen.

In a recent Reddit post, The director thanked the community for taking a keen interest in the game and showing up at prime time. The heartfelt letter thanks everyone for wanting to jump into the game, but also pays attention to ongoing issues that will be fixed over soon.

Techland is bringing Dying Light to board games. The developer is teaming up with Glass Cannon Unplugged, who created Frostpunk: The Board Game, to get the ball rolling on a tabletop adaption. The game’s Kickstarter will launch tomorrow, February 27.

Designed by Przemysław Zub and Bartosz Tomala, Dying Light: The Board Game is a cooperative narrative adventure game designed for 1-4 players. Set in the last city on Earth, Villedor, players must survive encounters with and against the zombie-like Infected as they balance the demands of the various ruling factions. Dying Light: The Board Game will provide “an intuitive and easy-to-learn ruleset that can adapt to dynamic playstyles and narratives.” The game will also feature “an original, adrenaline-fueled parkour and combat system”, as well as a day and night cycle.

The board game will have two variants. The Standard Edition includes 76 standees, each with a plastic base ring, while the...

There are cult classics, and then there are cult classics. A supreme example of the latter is Solium Infernum, which looked hopelessly dated upon its original 2009 release but whose methodical style of intricate politicking still managed to draw in a very dedicated audience. It also hinges on the player achieving a cult of personality as the ruler of Hell.

This rather extensive remake from Melbourne-based developer League of Geeks loses none of the qualities that made the original so beloved. This Solium Infernum still closely resembles an elaborate board game due to its measured pace and the tactile quality of your demonic holdings, which are represented by sinister-looking cards and occult tokens. But while the remake’s aesthetics owe a clear debt to both Diablo and Civilization, the core game remains one of a kind.

There are no bases to build, no resources deposits to mine. In the interest of...

As the Last Epoch 1.0 release date approaches, fans are itching to know the exact time they will be able to play. 

After a Kickstarter campaign, several road bumps in development, and a couple of years in early access, Eleventh Hour Games' hack-and-slash multiplayer RPG is finally ready for its full release. 

Last Epoch comes as the studio's first-ever title, with the company giving its take on the classic dungeon-crawling and loot-chasing grind of titles like Diablo and Path of Exile. 

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Ever since Blizzard released Diablo 4 last year, the game has been facing criticism due to various reasons, which include it not being able to live up to its genre-defining predecessor from more than a decade ago. During the latest special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast featuring Phil Spencer, it was revealed that the fourth mainline Diablo installment will be making its way to Xbox Game Pass by the end of next month.

However, as “free” as it may seem to the service’s subscribers, the in-game microtransactions are looking to take as much money as possible from its player base.

Diablo 4 Adds Its Own Twist to In-Game Microtransactions

See this glorious virtual horse? It costs more than the base version of Diablo 4.

Diablo 4 is no stranger to horrible microtransactions and has been constantly criticized for it, but Blizzard doesn’t seem to care about any of the backlash, as...

Xbox head of the brand and CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer’s comments in the latest Xbox Direct confirm the company is one of the largest multi-platform game publishers. He stressed on the fact that games published by Microsoft are available across other gaming platforms like PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and mobile gaming devices.

In a bid to reverse the recent run of tough luck for the company, going multi-platform was a business decision keeping in mind the future of Xbox. It is also an attempt on Microsoft’s behalf to build, what Phil Spencer calls, a “healthy player community, healthy creator community, and healthy business“.

Mr. Spencer also pointed out that the games are not a means to increase the Xbox console’s popularity. It is the other way around as the company wants to create a healthy environment for gamers by providing them with a platform to reach...

It has been months since Xbox and Activision Blizzard finally came together after months of court dates, secrets being revealed, and deals being made. But now that the deal has been finalized, gamers are so close to finally receiving the fruits of their labor, as the update on the Xbox business podcast has shed some light on the future of this collaboration.

When it comes to Activision Blizzard, there are countless games in its library that could be coming to Xbox Game Pass now that the deal has finally concluded. However, one game has already been selected to make its entrance to Xbox Game Pass, and that is Diablo 4.

Activision Blizzard Will Be Arriving on Xbox Game Pass With a Big Hitter, and Gamers Are Excited. Diablo 4 will be the first game coming to Xbox Game Pass from Activision Blizzard

During the recent update on the Xbox Business podcast, it...

The Official Xbox Podcast just dropped their latest episode and there is a lot to talk about for the future of the gaming console. Microsoft has been trying to diversify its kitty, acquiring several companies over the past few years with Activision Blizzard and Bethesda being two of the big names that kept popping up.

With these acquisitions, it was only a matter of time before titles from these companies found their way to Xbox Game Pass. Last year, Phil Spencer, CEO of Xbox had said they wouldn’t be on the service until next year, and that time has now arrived.

Xbox Users Will be Able to Enjoy Activision Blizzard Titles Soon with Their Subscription

The Xbox Official Podcast gave us a look at what the company has planned for the future.

Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, Xbox President, and Matt Booty, Head of Xbox Game Studios, offered various insights...

Diablo Cody the writer behind Juno, Young Adult, Tully, and Jennifer’s Body is back with a new film. The film is called Lisa Frankenstein And will hit theaters on Valentine’s Day. The film was directed by , Robin Williams’s daughter, Zelda Williams. Lisa Frankenstein will be Zelda William’s debut as a feature film director.

The synopsis of the film is as follows coming of Rage love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness… and a few missing body parts along the way. The film stars Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest and Carla Gugino

Check out the official trailer below. And be sure...

It’s no secret that Microsoft’s Xbox has been having a rough couple of years. Trailing behind its competitors Sony and Nintendo, in both sales and cultural cachet, the brand that once dominated the console shooter space with the Halo and Gears of War series has struggled to find its footing with first-party development as both franchises fell to mediocrity in their later releases.

But of course, Microsoft has a bed made of money to fall back on, and their solution thus far has been (attempting) to gobble up as many publishers,...

Like many dungeon crawlers, the meat of Diablo 4 is saved for the post-game content. The game’s best activities and strongest weapons are reserved for players who have achieved max level. The game will feature powerful world bosses, Nightmare Dungeons, PvP arenas, each with their own rewards. While you can level at your own pace, if you want to claim the rarest and most powerful items in the game first, you’re going to have to speed level. Here’s how.

Just note that this article only discusses Diablo 4 in its launch state. Since Blizzard plans on updating the game with new content every few months, the company might add, remove, or alter systems and mechanics that render the following information outdated. We will try to keep this article as up-to-date as possible as well as offer additional information in future articles.

What is the Level Cap in Diablo 4?

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The Diablo franchise started its life on the PC. Early attempts to port the series to consoles were…mixed. However, Diablo 3 and the Diablo 2 remake both showed that Diablo can actually work on controllers and consoles. Now that Diablo on consoles is an established norm, Diablo 4 is releasing on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. But can each gaming ecosystem cooperate with others, and can players double (or triple) dip without losing progress? Well, “yes” and “yes,” but there are a few things you need to know about the game’s cross-play and cross-progression systems.

As with the Open Beta, Diablo 4 will support cross-play and cross-progression at launch. The former will let you team up with players on other platforms, while the latter will allow you to swap between PC and console versions and keep your character and loot.

To participate in cross-play, you don’t have to do anything special.