August2022
Reaction More Gaming Acquisitions Doesn't Necessarily Mean More Exclusives
The tides are changing
We seem to be caught in a whirlwind of gaming acquisition news as of late, from progress on the Xbox ActiBlizz deal, to Embracer buying a bunch of studios, to rumours about an EA deal, and even more besides. While these deals often bring out both supporters and sceptics in
News Xbox Continues To Look For Potential Acquisitions, Says Phil Spencer
Especially in different markets
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has sat down with Bloomberg to discuss all things Xbox, as the industry focuses on Gamescom 2022. Microsoft's head of gaming expressed how he feels about the ongoing Activision Blizzard deal, while also touching on what could potentially come next. In short, Spencer says the company continues...
News Xbox Activision Blizzard Deal Officially Approved By Saudi Authority
The Asian nation is the first to publicly approve the deal
Since Xbox announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, official approval of the deal by nations around the world has been a key topic of discussion. The FTC is scrutinising the deal over in the US, while the UK CMA is taking a good long look at proceedings over here. Well, we've now...
News Blizzard Is Removing Premium Loot Boxes From Overwatch This Month
See ya!
Blizzard has announced in a new blog post that premium loot boxes, i.e. loot boxes you can pay real money for, will be removed from Overwatch at the end of August. They currently remain in place for the game's 'Anniversary Remix' event, but after that, they're being withdrawn from sale. The ongoing event concludes August 30th, so by the end...
News Diablo 4 Playtests Reportedly Creating 'Positive Buzz' At Blizzard
Is this one immortal?
Diablo 4 development over at Blizzard seems to be going down pretty well, at least according to a tidbit from Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier. Schreier took to Twitter earlier this week to talk about an ongoing Diablo 4 playtest, even if those taking part are under NDA. Because of that NDA, we don't get too many details...
June2022
News Diablo 2 Resurrected Update 2.4.3 Overhauls Multiplayer On Xbox
The patch is out now
Late last year, Diablo 2 Resurrected launched with a myriad of issues on Xbox, even prompting fans to call for refunds. Thankfully, things have been smoothened out since with a few patches, the latest of which pretty much overhauls the game's lobby system, among other major changes. The game's 'Party Finder' feature on console...
News Overwatch 2 Beta Now Live On Xbox Ahead Of Free-To-Play Launch
For sign-ups and 'Watchpoint Pack' purchasers at present
Blizzard is finally opening the gates on its Overwatch 2 beta this week, with the initial rollout on Xbox starting today! If you'd previously signed up and been accepted you should be able to enter now, or you can jump in by buying the
News Tony Hawk Had Plans For More Pro Skater Remasters, But They Got Scrapped
Vicarious Visions was absorbed by Blizzard
Even before the success of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 remaster, Tony and the talented team at Vicarious Visions had plans for more remasters. Apparently, the next one was meant to be based on the third and fourth games, but in the end, they never got there due to all the "stuff" going on with...
News Overwatch 2 Beta Heads To Xbox Later This Month
Update: Sign-ups now live!
Update: If you're interested in getting involved, you can now sign up for the Overwatch 2 beta on the game's official website, ahead of its arrival on Xbox on June 28th. "Those participating in the beta will be among the first to bring new hero Junker Queen to the battlefield. You’ll also get to check out new hero...
News Blizzard: Diablo 4 Is A 'Full-Priced Game Built Strictly For PC & Console Audiences'
Paid content will be "optional" cosmetics & expansions
One of the many highlights during the Xbox Bethesda Showcase was Diablo 4 spotlight - confirming the Necromancer class for the game and also new details about the gameplay and world. As promising as it looks, there have admittedly been some concerns raised about this fourth entry taking certain...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 9-12)
With Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate
E3 season might be in full swing, but we've not forgotten about Free Play Days! This weekend's selection of free Xbox games is a solid one as well, headlined by the inclusion of Blizzard's Diablo III. Here are the three games you can download right now as part of Free Play Days: Dead by Daylight
April2022
News Battle Pass Spotted In Overwatch 2 Concept Art
Will it be in the final release?
The Overwatch 2 team recently broke their silence, saying they would provide more updates on a regular basis. While we're learning more about the new game and some of the changes each day, it seems details may have also been revealed ahead of schedule. As highlighted by a story over on Attack of the Fanboy, former...
March2022
News Diablo II: Resurrected Gets Lengthy Free Trial On Xbox
And there's plenty of time to try it!
Blizzard has announced a generous free trial period for the Diablo 2 remaster on all Xbox platforms! Diablo II: Resurrected is currently free to try through March 21st, so you've got a solid week to try it out. Three hours of gameplay are available within the trial, which seems a decent amount of time to make...
News Overwatch Director Provides A Development Update On The Sequel
PVP will now be delivered "sooner"
Aaron Keller, Jeff Kaplan's replacement as the director of the Overwatch team, has shared a new update about Overwatch 2. First of all, he's essentially apologised on behalf of the team for the lack of communication and says this is all set to change as of now. In terms of updates, Blizzard will be "decoupling"...
January2022
News Blizzard To Share More About Warcraft, Overwatch And Diablo In The 'Coming Weeks'
"Stay tuned!"
Following on from Microsoft's announcement that it would be acquiring Activision Blizzard for close to $70 billion, Blizzard has now shared its own surprise — with the reveal of a brand-new survival game for consoles and PC. While details are still limited, the latest announcement has seemingly raised some concerns about the...
News Xbox Can't Really Talk About Activision Blizzard Until The Deal Is Done
"The reality is, this is gonna take a while"
Earlier this week, Microsoft broke the internet when it announced it would be acquiring Activision Blizzard for close to $70 billion. While there's a lot of conversation surrounding this future acquisition and how it will pan out, don't expect to learn too much about it right away. According to Xbox's...
News Activision Blizzard Boss Expected To Leave Once Xbox Deal Is Done, According To WSJ Report
But he'll still likely receive a substantial payout
Will he stay, or will he go? That's the question everyone is asking about Bobby Kotick right now after Microsoft announced its plans to purchase Activision Blizzard in a deal worth around $70 billion. Although The New York Times suggested Kotick would be "available as needed" after the acquisition...
November2021
News Blizzard Delays Overwatch 2 And Diablo IV
Both titles are coming to Xbox
Blizzard's latest investor's call has revealed the company is now planning to launch Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV "later". Earlier this year Activision Blizzard ruled out a 2021 release, and now Blizzard wants to give both teams even more time to ensure these "anticipated titles" will be in the best state possible at...
October2021
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Players Are Calling For Refunds Following Launch Issues
It's not looking good
Diablo 2: Resurrected hasn't had the smoothest launch on Xbox. Since its release players have been plagued with login issues, problems with the connection and save data wipes. While a patch was dropped to rectify many of these circumstances, it appears players are still having a tough time logging in, resulting in the community...
September2021
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Has Suffered Some Launch Issues On Xbox
Loss of progress, log in issues and more
Diablo 2: Resurrected launched yesterday, and while many long time fans have been excited to jump in, it hasn't been without a few day one issues. Users have reported not being able to log in, connectivity problems and even losing their save data entirely. The issues seem to stem from Diablo 2: Resurrected's...
Roundup Here’s What The Critics Are Saying About Diablo 2: Resurrected
Drag me to hell
The release of Diablo 2: Resurrected has subtly snuck upon us today, and so have the reviews. With such an iconic game, does the new iteration do the series justice? Or should fans stick to Diablo 3 for the fix of the franchise? Let's dive into what critics are saying about Diablo 2: Resurrected: Game Informer (8.75/10): Diablo...
August2021
News Don't Forget, The Diablo 2: Resurrected Open Beta Begins Today
Running until Sunday
There's just so much happening in the gaming world right now, isn't there? There used to be a time when new releases were fairly quiet in the summer, but now we've got massive indie hits on the way, multiple game betas and events such as Gamescom on the horizon. In all that noise it can be easy to miss out on one or two details,...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected's Free Xbox Open Beta Takes Place Next Week
With an early access beta occurring this week
Diablo 2: Resurrected is getting an open beta next weekend, allowing fans to check out the game ahead of its launch for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 23. The open beta weekend will begin on August 20 at 6pm BST / 1pm EDT / 10 am PDT and will run until August 22. During this...
News Former Xbox Exec Takes Over As Co-Lead Of Blizzard Entertainment
Along with Jen Oneal from Vicarious Visions
Following Activision Blizzard being sued over a culture of harassment and discrimination, company president J. Allen Brack has stepped down from the position. To assume the role, former Xbox corporate vice president Mike Ybarra and former Vicarious Visions studio head Jen Oneal will take over at Blizzard...
June2021
News Blizzard's Cross-Play Update Has Arrived In Overwatch
Heroes unite!
Blizzard has officially launched its Overwatch cross-play beta for all platforms. It means Xbox heroes can now team up with players on Nintendo, PlayStation and PC platforms. In order to do this, you'll need to create and link a free Battle.Net account. To celebrate this special occasion, all players will receive a Golden Loot Box...
