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Diablo IV announced at BlizzCon 2019
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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An ancient evil threatens to engulf Sanctuary in darkness, and new heroes have been called upon to face challenges the world has never seen before.
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Destiny 2 boasts the largest console game launch week of the year
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Destiny 2 sets new engagement and digital sales records during launch week, becoming the top console game launch of the year, with PC release imminent.
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Review: Overwatch is fun multiplayer mayhem
Wed, 1st Jun 2016
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Overwatch is a new FPS online multiplayer game from Blizzard and it is very fun. You don’t even have to be good at FPS games in order to enjoy it.
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Kiwis invited to sign up for the 2016 Hearthstone Championship Tour
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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Blizzard Entertainment have announced the 2016 Hearthstone World Championship, the largest Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft tournament in the world.
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Heroes of the Storm finally gets local servers
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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Blizzard Entertainment is proud to announce that Heroes of the Storm will be getting game servers dedicated for gamers in Australia and New Zealand.
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Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition releasing in August
Mon, 12th May 2014
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Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition brings all the fun of the popular game to console gamers in August.
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Warcraft wants casting ideas for movie
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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A Warcraft movie has been a long time in the making but Blizzard high-ups have asked for casting ideas to speed up the process.
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Mists of Pandaria sets release date
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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World of Warcraft's biggest expansion, Mists of Pandaria, launches 25 Sept, bringing new races, a raised level cap, and fresh realms to explore.
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Hacking claims dog Diablo III
Fri, 25th May 2012
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Blizzard assures users the only breaches it has seen have come from password theft - but a lot of people aren't convinced.
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Blizzard goes to hell & back for Australian Diablo III fans
Tue, 15th May 2012
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Blizzard heroically steps in to save Australian Diablo III fans left stranded by a retailer's collapse, offering full credit for digital purchases.
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Diablo III console version neither confirmed nor denied
Tue, 15th May 2012
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Blizzard's hints at a Diablo III console version leave fans in limbo, neither confirming nor denying its development, says Jay Wilson.
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Diablo III launch site goes live
Wed, 11th Apr 2012
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Eager for Diablo III? The launch site is live, teasing new character classes each week and offering exclusive in-game sigils. Dive into the nostalgia!.
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Countdown finally begins for Diablo III
Fri, 16th Mar 2012
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After a decade, Diablo III release date set for May 15, 2012, Blizzard reveals. Fans can expect five character classes and special WoW offer.
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Blizzard tempting ex-fans back to World of Warcraft
Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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Friends of retired players encouraged to invite them back to the game; so what kind of carrot is Blizzard offering?.
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Blizzard Entertainment to cut 600 staff
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Blizzard Entertainment to cut 600 staff, mostly from outside game development; WoW dev team remains unaffected, and Diablo III release stays on track.
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Diablo III Collector's Edition treats
Tue, 14th Feb 2012
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At last, Diablo III emerges from development limbo, bringing a Collector's Edition loaded with treats for loyal Blizzard fans.
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Diablo 3 coming to a console near you? - Updated
Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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Blizzard hints Diablo III may hit consoles, exploring potential beyond PC. No confirmation yet, focus remains on PC/Mac version.
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When Hell freezes over
Mon, 26th Sep 2011
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In a chilling twist, Blizzard delays Diablo III's release to 2012, aiming to meet high expectations after a decade since Diablo II.
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Blizzard posts World of Warcraft 'Firelands' preview clips
Thu, 28th Apr 2011
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Blizzard released World of Warcraft patch 4.1, Rise of the Zandalari, and now previews the fiery new content of Firelands in upcoming patch 4.2.
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Blizzard announces 'Memories of Blizzard' video contest
Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Blizzard Entertainment launches 'Memories of Blizzard' contest to mark 20th anniversary, inviting fans to share video memories for epic prizes.