developer stream Archives

AppWizard

November 2, 2025

The next Project Diablo 2 update dramatically expands the ARPG’s ranged combat with an idea Blizzard never tried

Blizzard has shifted its focus to Diablo 4, leaving Diablo 2 with minimal updates. Project Diablo 2 Season 12 is a fan-driven initiative that revitalizes Diablo 2 with regular updates, including new items, unique runewords, and balance adjustments. The upcoming season will introduce new ammunition types for bows and crossbows, such as Crude Arrows and Light Bolts, each with implicit enhancements. Twelve unique options for these weapons have been created, including 'Tombsong' arrows and 'Frozen Sorrow' bolts. Other changes include a reworked Blizzard spell, increased map drops from corrupted zones, and faster item retrieval features. The launch date for the new season will be announced during a developer stream on November 8. Players must own a legitimate copy of Diablo 2 and its Lord of Destruction expansion to participate.

BetaBeacon

May 16, 2024

Opera goes native for Windows on Arm

Opera has released an Arm-optimized version of its web browser for Windows devices, which operates at more than double the speed of its predecessors on Arm-based Windows systems. This version is backed by Microsoft's App Assure team and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and is designed to provide top-tier browsing experience on devices equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Platform. The integration of Opera's new browser with Snapdragon-powered devices not only enhances speed but also improves battery life due to the power-conserving nature of Snapdragon processors.