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August 16, 2026

David Brevik, creator of Diablo, reveals the ‘worst ending’ to any game he’s played: ‘But I really love the game. It’s amazing’

David Brevik co-founded Condor and pitched Diablo to Blizzard Entertainment, which became a cornerstone of the action role-playing game genre. He is currently the President of Skystone Games, which has released titles like Tiny Bookshop and Mistfall Hunter. Brevik is revisiting Marvel Heroes, where he served as creative director and later CEO until the game was shut down. He enjoys playing Minecraft with family and friends and has invested over 400 hours into No Man's Sky. Brevik regularly revisits EverQuest, logging thousands of hours, and also plays EQ '99. He uses Visual Studio for programming and works on game prototypes almost daily. His desktop is cluttered with about 300 icons for games, development tools, and notes.

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August 8, 2026

5 Best PC Games Of The ’90s, Ranked

"Doom II" has received a new official level nearly three decades after its initial release. "Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings," released in 1999, features 13 distinct civilizations and has seen numerous expansions that enhance multiplayer modes. "Grim Fandango," released in 1998, is celebrated for its distinctive art design and captivating narrative, despite initial commercial struggles. "Half-Life," released in 1998, introduced a seamless gameplay experience and a compelling narrative, establishing itself as a classic in the first-person shooter genre. "StarCraft," released in 1998, allows players to choose from three unique factions and is known for its balanced gameplay and robust online multiplayer experience.

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August 7, 2026

Overwatch’s new mech hero is the sword-and-board sequel to D.Va, except her code isn’t ‘a plate of spaghetti’ under the hood

In 2018, Blizzard Entertainment's game director Aaron Keller described D.Va's programming as complex, leading to amusing bugs during her mech transitions. D.Mon is a new character in the MEKA Squad, designed for sturdiness and versatility, capable of dashing in any direction with limited fuel and equipped with a mounted machine gun. When she raises her shield, she resembles Reinhardt but has a speed advantage and a unique charge ability. D.Mon's ultimate ability, Limit Break, unleashes a whirlwind slash that increases enemy damage taken and grants her overhealth. A notable gameplay moment occurs when she is ejected from her mech, with an animation reminiscent of Voltron. D.Mon will debut in season 4 on August 11.

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July 18, 2026

Blizzard finally caved on Diablo 4’s disastrous new season with a patch that reverts almost everything players hated: ‘Not every idea lands exactly as intended’

Blizzard Entertainment has released an emergency patch (3.1.1a) for Diablo 4 in response to player criticism about the game's Season of Death Awakening. The patch improves Mythic drop rates and removes the crafted Mythic limit, addressing player frustrations regarding the grind to acquire Mythic items. Players have reported an increase in Mythic Uniques from the new seasonal boss and the ability to craft and use multiple Mythics. Blizzard plans to release another patch to further enhance drop rates and is considering reinstating the crafted limit for Mythics created in the Horadric Cube in the next season.

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July 5, 2026

Overwatch’s Steam reviews creep up to “mixed” as playercount surges

Overwatch is experiencing a resurgence on Steam, currently holding a "mixed" rating in recent reviews after previously being in the "mostly negative" range. It has over 136,000 English reviews and recently peaked at just over 74,000 players in a 24-hour period, though this number has since decreased to around 66,000. The game has faced criticism for aggressive microtransactions, with some items priced excessively high. Player engagement has improved compared to earlier months, where numbers hovered between 45,000 and 50,000.

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June 23, 2026

After upsetting everyone by threatening to ruin Diablo 4’s most powerful loot in its next season, Blizzard has decided that maybe it wasn’t such a good idea after all

Blizzard Entertainment has updated the loot system for Diablo 4 in response to community feedback, aiming to preserve the uniqueness of items while allowing for more flexible random attributes. The changes include a broader utility for items, such as allowing a fire damage-enhancing item for a sorceress to also roll stats that complement cold skills. Additionally, the classification of Mythic Uniques will now extend to any Unique item with a purple tooltip, indicating items with maxed-out stats upon drop or crafting. These adjustments are set to enhance the loot experience and will be implemented in season 14, launching on June 30.

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June 14, 2026

Blizzard sues to kill another World of Warcraft private server for ‘large scale, egregious, and ongoing infringement of [its] intellectual property’

Blizzard Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Project Ascension, a private World of Warcraft server, claiming it operates a substantial business model based on significant infringement of Blizzard's intellectual property. Project Ascension reportedly attracts over a million players and allows in-game item purchases through Donation Points, generating millions for its operators. The server is allegedly hosted on "bulletproof" servers linked to the Russia-based Aeza Group, which has been targeted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for cybercrime. The Turtle WoW server previously faced similar legal action from Blizzard, and there has been no public response from Project Ascension regarding the lawsuit. Community sentiment appears to be one of resignation towards the situation.

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June 2, 2026

The League of Legends MMO adds another World of Warcraft vet to its team

Brian Holinka, a former lead combat designer for World of Warcraft at Blizzard Entertainment, has joined Riot Games as a principal game designer for the League of Legends MMO. His appointment was announced on LinkedIn, marking his first official day at Riot. The League of Legends MMO project has been under development since its announcement in December 2020, and Riot has also hired Raymond Bartos, a former lead producer for World of Warcraft, and Orlando Salvatore, a former lead software engineer from World of Warcraft, to enhance the development team. Greg Street, the former vice president of Riot Games who initially led the MMO project, has taken on a new role in the gaming industry that does not involve an MMO.

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April 25, 2026

WoW came back from the brink because Blizzard ran it like a live service game—but now that same tactic’s threatening everything

Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft has seen a resurgence following the less favorable Shadowlands expansion, attributed to a structured roadmap that contrasts with previous content droughts. Recent expansions like Dragonflight, The War Within, and Midnight have received positive community feedback. However, patch 12.0.5 faced issues with bugs and design flaws, raising concerns about Blizzard's commitment to its release schedule over quality assurance. Historically, players have experienced long waits for updates, such as a 400-day gap during the Warlords of Draenor expansion. A 2022 Google Play report indicates that many MMO players are aged 25-44, suggesting a preference for a more measured content delivery approach. The text argues that World of Warcraft does not need to strictly follow the seasonal live service model and could benefit from a slower, more deliberate approach to updates.

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April 19, 2026

Turtle WoW classic server announces shutdown after Blizzard wins injunction

Blizzard Entertainment issued a cease and desist order to Turtle WoW, a private server for World of Warcraft, following a ruling in a copyright infringement lawsuit. The Turtle WoW team announced the complete shutdown of the project after reaching a settlement contingent upon certain actions. Developer Torta expressed the project's significant impact on their lives and the fond memories created over eight years. Turtle WoW offered a nostalgic experience reminiscent of the pre-expansion era of World of Warcraft without raising the maximum level or incorporating recent lore. The shutdown parallels the fate of another private server, Nostalrius, which closed before the announcement of World of Warcraft Classic. While some fan servers have received publisher approval, the Turtle WoW team's appeal for a licensing framework was unsuccessful, highlighting the challenges faced by independent developers in navigating intellectual property laws.