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Diablo IV hits Game Pass: The big changes with Activision Blizzard joining Microsoft are well underway. Seeing Diablo IV join Xbox Game Pass on 28 March is definitely a big one. Will be interesting how this move also shifts the fortunes of the slow start for this one (I've enjoyed the campaign but miss a lot of the replayability that had arrived at Diablo III during its lifespan).
The third season of Diablo IV kicks off January 24. Season of the Construct adds a lot of new features, like Companions, Vaults, and a new town centre. A lot of meat to flesh out the game. Nice to see.
Diablo is coming to tattoo shops around the world
Hellish ink is coming to Sydney and Melbourne in September as part of a Diablo anniversary world tour. Want some?
Yes, Microsoft's Activision Blizzard moment is a confusing emotional rollercoaster
Business is business in the buyout of Activision Blizzard, but it makes sense fans and staff could be feeling a mess of emotions about what comes next.
Hearthstone Mercenaries review: great ideas locked behind a grind
Complex layers of skill-based play are a feature of Mercenaries, but all too soon you hit a grind wall that is less fun than it should be.
Hearthstone heads East for the United in Stormwind expansion
Who ever thought shopping and crafting could fit into Hearthstone? Its designers did, and it's all happening in Stormwind.
Hearthstone's Wailing Caverns mini-set is now live for virtual card shenanigans
An extra 35 cards you can buy in one job lot is now live in the game, with some clever new basics and beefy legendaries to mix things up.
Diablo Immortal interview: heavy metal PVP in your pocket
Seamus talks to Scott Shicoff and Kris Zierhut from the Diablo Immortal team about putting hardcore PVP into the mobile action RPG.
The next Windows
Victoria passes an onerous law on EV drivers, Nadella hints at the future of Windows, plus Goog, Epson, esports and more in today's Daily.
Shiny new You at Google I/O
Big news from Google I/O today, plus a victory for gig economy workers at FWC, the death of Windows 10X, Ethereum power cuts, and more.
Blizzard Arcade Collection trivia giveaway on Twitter Spaces
This Friday at 12.30pm AEDT we're holding a live trivia quiz giveaway session on Twitter Spaces testing your Blizzard games IQ!
Interview: Dean Ayala and Chadd Nervig on the new Hearthstone era
Byteside chats with key designers on the Hearthstone team during BlizzConline about the big changes coming to the Year of the Gryphon.
Burning Crusade Classic is coming, so what exactly happens to your WoW Classic character?
From how your character progresses (or doesn't) to name reservations and more, here's the answers from BlizzConline around what happens next.
Diablo IV: the Rogue class is back (along with World PvP)
Diablo IV goes back to the beginning with today's Rogue class reveal along with a warning: watch your ears.
Diablo II: Resurrected will be a full 3D remaster of the 2D classic
Has Blizzard learned the lessons from Reforged? The Diablo 2 remaster announcement suggests it is back on the right path with this one.
You'll fly in Shadowlands and ride your fave mounts in The Maw very soon
Your favourite horses, vehicles, bees and gorms will heed your call in The Maw in patch 9.1, and flying will unlock via Covenant advancement.
We will face Sylvanas Windrunner in Shadowland's Chains of Domination
The final boss of the next raid will be Sylvanas, and Blizzard it "is going to change the future of the Shadowlands".
Hearthstone is Forged In The Barrens for its latest expansion
The early days of grinding in Warcraft now comes to life in Hearthstone, with Frenzy, Ranked Spells and more in store.
Huge Hearthstone changes revealed for the Year of the Gryphon
Alongside a new Core Set, the new year brings Spell Schools, new modes and formats, and some class overhauls in a huge boost to the game.
Hearthstone hits a major reset with new (and free) 235 card Core Set
Out with the Basic and Classic cards and in with a new Core that will dynamically update on an annual cycle.
