Blizzard
Microsoft lays off 1900 from Blizzard and Xbox, Ybarra leaves, survival game canned
Another industry upset as lays off hit Xbox and Blizzard in huge numbers. Blizzard also cans their suvival game.
Samwise Didier Departs Blizzard
The art master that helped shape Blizzard’s style departs.
Blizzard in talks with potential partners in China
There’s some movement on finding a new partner for Blizzard titles in China but only for WoW so far.
Diablo 2 Resurrected Sells 5 million
Many copies of the remaster have been sold.
Patch 2.4 Released and bonuses to come?
Vang takes a look a the new patch 2.4 and also addresses possible “events”.
Activision Blizzard halts game sales in Russia
Activision Blizzard follows other videogame companies and halts sales.
Diablo 4 Paragon Boards: New and Fantastic or Rage Inducing?
Vang takes a look at Diablo IV’s Paragon boards. This new system is not an endgame system at all.
2.4 Patch: Mercenary Analysis Edition
Vang takes a look at the new Merc changes and how they can help your class.
Blizzard announces new survival game
A new game universe in which to survive.
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer commits to Playstation releases
Playstation gamers need not be too concerned about losing out on Activision games.
Ybarra promising a new start for Blizzard
Mike Ybarra highlights the culture changes at Blizzard.
Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard is no more. Enter Microsoft.
Blizzard’s Jen Oneal steps down after ten months
Mike Ybarra takes the reigns at Blizzard.
Bobby Kotick asks for huge pay cut – Company addressing toxic culture
Kotick outlines changes at the company in a letter to all staff and asks for minimum wage.
Vicarious Visions drops name to fully merge with Blizzard
Vicarious Visions is no more. It’s now a Blizzard studio by name.
BlizzConline 2022 cancelled – Blizzcon to be reimagined
BlizzCon and its online version are now on hold while Blizzard has a rethink.
Diablo 4 Game Director let go by Blizzard
More key players are no longer involved with making games at Blizzard.
Activision Blizzard facing second lawsuit following financial call
A lawsuit follows the first lawsuit. This time from Activision Blizzard investors.
Blizzard President steps down and leaves company
Following the DFEH lawsuit, there are big changes at the top as Blizzard president departs.
Activision Blizzard staff walkout today
Activision Blizzard staff walkout in protest and demand changes following the DFEH lawsuit.
Battle.Net Friends Now Merged
No need to switch regions which should make life a lot easier as Battle.Net friends merge into one list.
Inside Story of Blizzard Departures. A Company at a Crossroads
A long-form article has been posted this evening which takes a look at the more recent Blizzard departures and the current culture within the company.
Vicarious Visions Former Studio Head Jennifer Oneal Promoted to EVP of Development at Blizzard
According to the article at thegamer.com Former Studio Head Jennifer Oneal on linkedIn has become the EVP of Development at Blizzard.
Activision moves Vicarious Visions into Blizzard – Diablo 2 remake? – Updated
A while ago there was a rumour circulating that a Diablo 2 remaster could be in the works at Vicarious Visions so this latest move is intriguing.
New BattleNet Rolling Out
BattleNet has changed a lot since the early days of Diablo. Blizzard continues to update its community and game launch system and there’s a new version coming.