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New Runewords Coming in Diablo 2 Patch 2.4 New Runewords Coming in Diablo 2 Patch 2.4 We have a couple of new Rune Words added to the game in Patch 2.4. Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 1 comment Today at 16:05 by Staff
Diablo 2: Resurrected Patch 2.4 PTR Notes: January 21st Diablo 2: Resurrected Patch 2.4 PTR Notes: January 21st Blizzard has posted preliminary patch notes for the 2.4 balance update. The latest Diablo 2 patch introduces new Horadric Cube recipes, Rune words, balance changes, and more. The current PTR character progression will be wiped on Tuesday when the Patch 2.4 PTR goes live on January 25. Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 6 comments Yesterday at 19:05 by Staff
A Message from Mike Ybarra A Message from Mike Ybarra Blizzard lead Mike Ybarra shared a message to the community, talking about the Microsoft deal, actions taken at Blizzard to regain trust, priorities in 2022, and more. He also mentioned "exciting announcements" coming next week. Patch 9.2 release date, anyone? Blizzard Blizzard 12 comments Jan 20, 2022 at 22:37 by Staff
An Excerpt from Bobby Koticks Email to Staff An Excerpt from Bobby Kotick's Email to Staff Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick sent an email to staff regarding Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Blizzard Blizzard 10 comments Jan 18, 2022 at 16:15 by Staff
Official Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Announcements on Acquisition Official Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Announcements on Acquisition We have two official announcements surrounding the giant, almost $70 billion, Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard from both sides, starting with Microsoft CEO Phil Spencer issuing a statement on Xbox Wire, focuisng on Game Pass additions and cloud gaming: Blizzard Blizzard 24 comments Jan 18, 2022 at 15:22 by Staff
Microsoft Nears Deal to Buy Activision Blizzard for Nearly $70 Billion Microsoft Nears Deal to Buy Activision Blizzard for Nearly $70 Billion The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft is nearing a deal to buy Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion, which is the largest deal of all time in the sector. Blizzard Blizzard 24 comments Jan 18, 2022 at 13:48 by Staff
Diablo 2 Resurrected PC PTR Patch Notes: January 12th Diablo 2 Resurrected PC PTR Patch Notes: January 12th A new Diablo 2 patch is currently available for testing on the PTR. The latest update focuses on fixing database issues. A stress test will be conducted to stabilize gameplay experience before Ladder rank play is implemented. Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 1 comment Jan 12, 2022 at 21:42 by Staff
Diablo 4 Quarterly Update, December 2021: +Skill Ranks Affixes, Legendary Affix Transfers, Paragon Talents, Visual Effects Diablo 4 Quarterly Update, December 2021: +Skill Ranks Affixes, Legendary Affix Transfers, Paragon Talents, Visual Effects We have another massive quarterly update for Diablo 4 on our hands, this time with plenty of systems info! We get a lot of detail into itemization, with +skill affixes returning from D2, as well as legendary affixes being much more flexible since we'll be able to transfer them from one legendary to the other. There's also plenty of info on the new paragon point system, with slottable items called glyphs and a very Path of Exile-like layout. Finally there's a lot of info on the visuals of the game, from combat, lighting and more. Diablo IV D4 6 comments Dec 20, 2021 at 18:29 by Staff
Diablo 2: Resurrected Developer Update Stream Highlights Diablo 2: Resurrected Developer Update Stream Highlights Our D2R guide writer, MrLlamaSC hosted an in-depth developer interview/update stream, delving into the future of the game and its updates, and so we're putting together an overview of the most important details covered there. You can also check out the full stream below, but first, let's get into some big information talked about: Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 4 comments Dec 17, 2021 at 08:03 by Staff
Big Blizzard Store Holiday Sale: D2R, Character Services, Shadowlands, Pets, Mounts and More Big Blizzard Store Holiday Sale: D2R, Character Services, Shadowlands, Pets, Mounts and More There's a lot more discounts to be had in the Blizzard store aside from the Dragon pack, including 30% off character services, 50% off Shadowlands and select mounts and toys, and 30% off BCC upgrades! And there's even a 25% discount on Diablo 2: Resurrected and a 75% one on Overwatch: Legendary Edition, so check those out as well. Blizzard Blizzard 2 comments Dec 16, 2021 at 20:53 by Staff
Diablo 2 Resurrected Patch 2.4 Highlights Diablo 2 Resurrected Patch 2.4 Highlights Blizzard shared a blog post with details about the forthcoming Patch 2.4 update for Diablo 2. The patch heralds the arrival of Ladder Rank Play early next year, new balance changes, Mercenary improvements, new Horadric Cube recipes that allow you to update set items, and more. Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 4 comments Dec 15, 2021 at 18:12 by Staff
Diablo 2 Resurrected PC & Console Patch 2.3.1 Notes Diablo 2 Resurrected PC & Console Patch 2.3.1 Notes A new Diablo 2 patch was just released on PC and consoles. The update contains mainly bug fixes that we outline in this post. Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 3 comments Dec 14, 2021 at 19:02 by Staff
Diablo 4 Quarterly Update Coming in Late December Diablo 4 Quarterly Update Coming in Late December Blizzard confirmed the Diablo 4 quarterly update will drop by the end of December, but not this week. Diablo IV D4 1 comment Dec 14, 2021 at 14:52 by Staff
Diablo 2: Resurrected 2.3.0.1 Patch Notes: December 6th Diablo 2: Resurrected 2.3.0.1 Patch Notes: December 6th A new patch has arrived to D2R and it brings some bug fixes, including a big console fix for offline players, as well as trap and hydras no longer being so needy. Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 1 comment Dec 06, 2021 at 18:59 by Staff
Diablo 2: Resurrected: Patch 2.3 Now Live Diablo 2: Resurrected: Patch 2.3 Now Live Blizzard has released Patch 2.3 on PC today. The patch adds offline difficulty scaling, quick cast skills, gameplay and UI visual improvements, and more. Here are the official patch notes with more information about the update. Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 8 comments Dec 02, 2021 at 21:51 by Staff
Icy Veins Black Friday Giveaway Ends Today! Icy Veins Black Friday Giveaway Ends Today! The Icy Veins Black Friday Giveaway ends later today, so don't forget to participate for a chance to win 20x 60-Day Game Time! Icy Veins Icy Veins 15 comments Nov 29, 2021 at 16:56 by Staff
Icy Veins Black Friday Giveaway! Icy Veins Black Friday Giveaway! Greetings one and all! As Black Friday descends upon us, and with the Season of Mastery having just launched, we thought we would celebrate with a few prizes for our loyal fans! Our giveaway will reward 20 lucky winners with 60-Day WoW Game Time prizes! Icy Veins Icy Veins 186 comments Nov 25, 2021 at 17:17 by Vlad
Activision Blizzard Announces Formation of a Workplace Responsibility Committee Activision Blizzard Announces Formation of a Workplace Responsibility Committee In a press release, Activision Blizzard announced they've formed a new Workplace Responsibility Committee to ensure the implementation of initiatives to eliminate harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Blizzard Blizzard 9 comments Nov 23, 2021 at 18:07 by Staff
Diablo 2: Resurrected Patch 2.3 Highlights Diablo 2: Resurrected Patch 2.3 Highlights The Diablo 2: Resurrected Patch 2.3 introduces offline difficulty scaling, quick cast skills, and other game improvements. Check out the official patch notes for more details, as we wait for the "early December" release timing! Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 7 comments Nov 18, 2021 at 18:11 by Staff
The Reason Behind Jen Oneals Departure, Bobby Koticks Knowledge of Previous Sexual Misconduct Allegations: A Wall Street Journal Report The Reason Behind Jen Oneal's Departure, Bobby Kotick's Knowledge of Previous Sexual Misconduct Allegations: A Wall Street Journal Report The Wall Street Journal published a very detailed article dealing mostly with Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's knowledge of the recent allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination at the company, including the real reason Jen Oneal left her leadership position at Blizzard. Kotick, Activision Blizzard employees, the board of directors, and the ABK Workers Alliance also responded below. Blizzard Blizzard 16 comments Nov 16, 2021 at 21:09 by Starym
World Fastest Diablo 2 and World First Diablo 2: Resurrected Holy Grail World Fastest Diablo 2 and World First Diablo 2: Resurrected Holy Grail We have a huge 2-record event today, as Enpherno has managed to complete his Holy Grail quest (finding every unique and set item in the game) in Diablo 2: Resurrected, and not only is he the first to do so in the remake, it "only" took 439 hours of play, making it the fastest Holy Grail completion in Diablo 2 history! Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 1 comment Nov 16, 2021 at 08:08 by Starym
Better Working Conditions for ABK Contract Workers Better Working Conditions for ABK Contract Workers Activision Blizzard workers celebrate a huge victory today. The company has increased the minimum hourly rate for all temporary employees to $17 per hour. They will also receive 13 paid holidays each year, and more. Blizzard Blizzard 3 comments Nov 09, 2021 at 16:21 by Staff
Diablo 2: Resurrected Patch 2.2.7 Build 66878: November 5th Diablo 2: Resurrected Patch 2.2.7 Build 66878: November 5th A new patch is releasing for Diablo 2: Resurrected today. The client has been updated to scale the rate at which players can join and/or create games based on server capacity. In-game messaging was added to communicate how much time is left before a player can join and/or create another game, and more. Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 2 comments Nov 05, 2021 at 18:33 by Staff
A Message from Blizzard Co-Lead Jen Oneal A Message from Blizzard Co-Lead Jen Oneal Blizzard co-lead Jen Oneal yesterday announced her departure from Blizzard Entertainment and here's her message to the community. Blizzard Blizzard 10 comments Nov 03, 2021 at 11:26 by Staff
Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 Delayed: Activision Blizzard Q3 2021 Financial Earnings Call Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 Delayed: Activision Blizzard Q3 2021 Financial Earnings Call Activision Blizzard held their third quarter earnings call for 2021 and we had some pretty big revelations, including the delays of Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2, Blizzard's financial situation and more, so let's take a look at the highlights. Blizzard Blizzard 5 comments Nov 03, 2021 at 01:08 by Starym
Blizzard Co-Leader Jen Oneal Leaves Blizzard, Mike Ybarra Becomes Sole Leader Blizzard Co-Leader Jen Oneal Leaves Blizzard, Mike Ybarra Becomes Sole Leader Jen Oneal, named co-leader of Blizzard Entertainment in August 2021, has left the company. Blizzard Blizzard 13 comments Nov 02, 2021 at 21:07 by Stan
Upcoming Diablo 2: Resurrected Improvements Upcoming Diablo 2: Resurrected Improvements Blizzard have detailed some improvements coming in regards to the very prominent server issues that caused the (very unpopular) queue to be implemented, as several approaches are planned for next week (and we'll also be getting more regular bugfixes and apparently new features, but it's unclear when): Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 2 comments Oct 30, 2021 at 04:52 by Staff
Bobby Kotick Asks Board for Reduced Salary in a Letter Sent to Employees Bobby Kotick Asks Board for Reduced Salary in a Letter Sent to Employees Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick today sent a letter to all employees, where he talks about the launch of a zero-tolerance harassment policy company-wide, an increase of woman and non-binary people in their workforce by 50%, and his salary reduction to the lowest amount California law will allow for people earning a salary, which is $62,500. Blizzard Blizzard 38 comments Oct 28, 2021 at 13:06 by Staff
87 Year Old Grandfather Plays So Much Diablo 2: Resurrected Again After 20 Years He Injured Himself 87 Year Old Grandfather Plays So Much Diablo 2: Resurrected Again After 20 Years He Injured Himself Here's an amazing and wholesome story, as we have an 87 year-old playing so much D2R that he injured himself - but that didn't stop him from playing on! Diablo II: Resurrected D2R 3 comments Oct 27, 2021 at 18:56 by Starym
Reimagining BlizzCon, Not Coming in February Reimagining BlizzCon, Not Coming in February Blizzard have just announced that the formerly announced BlizzConline will not be coming in February, and that they are "reimagining" what a BlizzCon experience should be in the future. We'll still be getting game announcements and news, but not via BlizzConline, at least for now. Blizzard Blizzard 10 comments Oct 26, 2021 at 18:08 by Staff
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