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Jul 05, 2022 at 21:14
by Staff
Blizzard Entertainment has acquired Spellbreak Development Studio Proletariat to beef up the staff on World of Warcraft. Its team of 100 people will start working on WoW, including the Dragonflight expansion coming later this year, according to Venture Beat.
Jun 29, 2022 at 15:11
by Staff
In this post, we're looking at how to find out you've been invited to a Beta!
Jun 26, 2022 at 14:08
by Stan
Junker Queen joins the Hero roster in Overwatch 2 as the newest tank! Here's the official preview of the new Hero and her kit.
Jun 22, 2022 at 15:13
by Staff
Blizzard have summarized all the big news that came out of the Overwatch 2 reveal livestream event, including:
Jun 18, 2022 at 07:49
by Staff
Here's the new animated short introducing the new OW2 hero Junker Queen!
Jun 16, 2022 at 19:21
by Staff
Blizzard have announced that the Overwatch 2 beta is arriving very soon, on June 28th, featuring the Junker Queen hero and a new map! Beta sign-ups will be open this Thursday, when we will also be getting a lot more info about the game in the reveal stream, as well as a new animated short.
Jun 14, 2022 at 19:20
by Staff
Blizzard have announced the launch/Early Access date for the PvP part of Overwatch 2, and it's October 4th! On top of that the game is going to be free to play (at least the PvP aspect of it) and we're getting a full reveal event on June 16th as well, which will go into the live service and seasonal nature of the game, as well as reveal the new Junker Queen hero! There will also be a free Founder's Pack for owners for Overwatch 1, with skins and a surprise that is yet to be revealed.
Jun 12, 2022 at 19:11
by Staff
We have new information coming out of a GamerBraves interview with Art director Jeremy Collins and Senior Software Engineer Andy Lim, as they explain that the game will not feature loot boxes or NFTs. Many players were concerned as the game wasn't available in Belgium, where there are strict laws aginst loot boxes and similar mechanics, but with Blizzard's clarification that may change before it is released.
May 04, 2022 at 18:41
by Staff
We have two unofficial statements and some minimum specs to check out for the Warcraft mobile game, as Towelliee might have some inside info on the matter. Let's start with the official information, as the minimum specs for the game are iOS (6S and up) and Android (S7 and up), as noted in the reveal.
May 03, 2022 at 20:33
by Staff
We have two gameplay videos to check out, featuring the new Arclight Ruble game, as we get to see it in action! First off, Towelliee has put together a video of his own experiences with the new Warcraft mobile game, as he details some features while showing off a solid chunk of gameplay as well.
May 03, 2022 at 19:11
by Starym
Doomfist and Orisa have been reworked just in time for Overwatch 2 PvP Beta. Senior Hero Designer Brandon Brennan and Lead Hero Designer Geoff Goodman provide more information about the reworks.
Apr 28, 2022 at 17:36
by Staff
The first Overwatch 2 PvP Beta has begun. Blizzard has posted a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the testing phase, including minimum and recommended system requirements.
Apr 28, 2022 at 15:23
by Staff
Blizzard have announced that the Overwatch 2 PvP beta is coming on April 26th, with new hero, 3 new maps, hero reworks and more included! You can opt in here.
Mar 18, 2022 at 19:57
by Staff
Blizzard posted an update on Overwatch 2 today and revealed that the game's PvP Beta will start in late April for PC in select regions.
Mar 10, 2022 at 18:25
by Staff
President and COO Daniel Alegre informed the community that Activision Blizzard will halt new sales in Russia, rendering players unable to renew their subscriptions.
Mar 06, 2022 at 09:49
by Staff
Blizzard recently pushed two encrypted Overwatch 2 builds to the CDN. Will Overwatch 2 testing begin soon?
Feb 04, 2022 at 20:22
by Stan
Due to the ongoing Microsoft acquisition, there was no earnings call for Q4 2021. Instead, Activision Blizzard posted a press release, where we learn about "substantial new content" planned for the Warcraft franchise in 2022, including a new mobile game.
Feb 03, 2022 at 22:11
by Staff
Blizzard Lead Mike Ybarra shared on Twitter that we'll be hearing more about Warcraft and Overwatch over the coming weeks with Diablo to follow.
Jan 30, 2022 at 19:21
by Staff
Blizzard today revealed they are working on a brand-new survival game for PC and console!
Jan 25, 2022 at 18:12
by Staff
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?
Jan 20, 2022 at 22:37
by Staff
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:
Jan 18, 2022 at 15:22
by Staff
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.
Jan 18, 2022 at 13:48
by Staff
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.
Dec 16, 2021 at 20:53
by Staff
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!
Nov 29, 2021 at 16:56
by Staff
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!
Nov 25, 2021 at 17:17
by Vlad
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.
Nov 23, 2021 at 18:07
by Staff
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.
Nov 16, 2021 at 21:09
by Starym