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News Blizzard Drops Phone Number Requirement As Overwatch 2 Launch Woes Continue
A patch is incoming but the queues are here to stay
Overwatch 2's launch woes continue, with the highly anticipated hero-shooter being hit with successive DDoS attacks ever since the service went live on 4th October. Blizzard has issued a statement on the situation and has also removed the SMS mobile phon
News Mass DDoS Attack Unplugs Overwatch 2's PS5, PS4 Servers at Launch
A load of D.Vas
Hoping to hop on Overwatch 2? Good luck with that! The game’s been riddled with disconnects and sever timeouts all evening, due to what Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra is describing as a “mass DDoS attack”. He wrote: “Unfortunately we are experiencing a mass DDoS attack on our servers. Teams are working hard to mitigate/manage...
News You May Need to Play 100 Matches to Unlock All Characters in Overwatch 2
Die, die, die
Overwatch 2 is just around the corner, and Blizzard marked the occasion recently with a fun launch trailer. It shows off characters old and new with a mix of gameplay and CG, and we're sure fans will be excited to finally get their hands on the shooter come 4th October. Interestingly, though, it looks like some heroes will be gated off...
News Check Out Overwatch 2's Action-Packed Launch Trailer Ahead of 4th October Release
Everything old is new again
The launch of Overwatch 2 is just days away, with servers going live on 4th October. The original Overwatch will be completely replaced in the process, and the service will be free to play for all players. We got a new trailer that shows heroes, both new and old, in action. While many aspects of Overwatch will remain the...
News Overwatch 2 Lead Hero Designer Geoff Goodman Departs Blizzard
Goodman left the company earlier this year
Geoff Goodman, the lead hero designer for the massive and iconic cast of characters in Overwatch and the upcoming Overwatch 2, has left Blizzard. The company confirmed the departure in a statement to PC Gamer. The specifics remain unclear, but a Blizzard spokesperson said that Goodman "made the decision to...
News Devoted Diablo Players to Be Selected for Diablo 4 Closed End Game Beta
Gotta pump those numbers up
A closed beta focusing on Diablo 4's end game has been announced, and dedicated players will be chosen to shape the upcoming action RPGs' most challenging content, with PS5 and PS4 players eligible to take part. If you have spent a "significant" amount of time playing the end-game experiences of Diablo 2: Resurrected and...
News You'll Need to Play a Lot of Overwatch 2 to Unlock New Hero Kiriko
If you don't want to pay, of course
With the release of Overwatch 2 next month, Blizzard is making some pretty major changes to the way the game deals with progression – and not all of them are sitting well with long-time fans of the franchise. Specifically, it’s been revealed that in order to unlock new hero Kiriko for free, you’ll need to...
Rumour Over 40 Minutes of Diablo 4 Gameplay Has Apparently Leaked
Day for it
More than 40 minutes of gameplay from the Diablo 4 beta has apparently leaked, on the same day that 90-odd videos that purport to be early work-in-progress clips of Grand Theft Auto VI surfaced online, which has to be some kind of record. We won't be hosting the content directly, but the leak looks to have originated over
News Up the Tempo with Overwatch's Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 Event, Live Now
Feel that healing beat!
To celebrate six years' worth of Overwatch, Blizzard is bringing a bunch of skins back out of the vault, and re-introducing season-exclusive brawls. In addition, the developer is finally getting rid of loot boxes once the event concludes. The event is live now and will run through 30th August. The Overwatch Anniversary Event...
News No Third Overwatch 2 Beta Ahead of October Launch, Says Blizzard VP
Third time unlucky
Overwatch 2's last beta wrapped up last month, and as it turns out, there won't be a third. Some fans were expecting an extended beta session for the competitive hero shooter, or a third beta test, to take place during the two months until the title's full release. Jon Spector, Overwatch commercial leader and Vice President of...
News Would You Pay $45 for an Overwatch 2 Character Skin? Blizzard's Curious to Know
A rare one, mind
Overwatch 2 is launching free-to-play on PS5 and PS4 later this year, completely replacing the original game when it does. Obviously, publishers need to make money from these games somehow, and so F2P titles tend to contain many ways to incentivise players to cough up a little something. With its upcoming hero shooter sequel,...
News Overwatch 2 Supports 120fps on PS5, Different Performance Options and VRR
Let's up the tempo
Overwatch 2 is taking full advantage of the power of the PS5, and gamers will be able to play the team-based hero shooter at an eye-watering 120fps (provided you have a TV that supports 120hz). We learned this information after Redditor packersfan1290 posted a screenshot on the Overwatch 2 subreddit, and this was later confirmed...
Guide Overwatch 2 Beta: Dates, Times, and How to Play
When does the Overwatch 2 Beta start?
What are the dates and times for the Overwatch 2 beta test on PS5 and PS4? How do you access the Overwatch 2 beta? Blizzard has finally revealed more information about its upcoming hero shooter sequel, which is due to launch as a free-to-play game this October. However, much sooner than that is a beta test,...
News Overwatch 2 Will Completely Replace the Original Upon Launch on PS5, PS4
No going back
Precisely what Overwatch 2 is has been a question on the lips of fans since its announcement. It's billed as a sequel, but the way Blizzard has spoken about it in the past made it sound more like a glorified game update. Now we know the hero shooter is finally coming soon, a hazy detail has now been clarified. When it launches, it will...
News Overwatch 2 Outlines Roadmap for PS5, PS4 Launch and Beyond
Live service longevity
As you’ll no doubt be aware, for the biggest multiplayer games, launch day is just the beginning. Overwatch 2 is certainly adopting this mantra with its PS5 and PS4 rollout on 4th October. With the first-person shooter still four months away, Blizzard has already outlined what you can expect from the release’s first two...
News Overwatch 2 Beta Will Let You Play Early on PS5, PS4 This Month
Sign-ups starting soon
Activision Blizzard is finally getting things moving with Overwatch 2. The free-to-play hero shooter sequel is now confirmed to release in October for PS5 and PS4 in early access, so we're just a few months away from giving it a shot. However, if you're really curious, you'll be interested to hear about its upcoming beta test...
News Diablo 4 Will Be a Full Price Release with Premium Cosmetic Items and Expansions
Blizzard confirms
Blizzard has opened up on the model that it's using for Diablo 4. Just in case there was any doubt, Diablo 4 will be a full price release. There were some rumours floating around that it could end up being free-to-play, but that speculation was clearly unfounded. However, Blizzard is keen to point out that it wants to support...
News Diablo 4 Goes Open World with Full Cross-Play on PS5, PS4 in 2023
Gets a big gameplay trailer
It was always expected, but Diablo 4 has been officially confirmed for PS5 as well as PS4. It's also landed a vague 2023 release window, as well as a relatively in-depth gameplay trailer, which we've embedded above. We think it's all looking rather promising. Blizzard says that the game has over 140 dungeons scatted...
News Overwatch 2 Will Be Free-to-Play on PS5, PS4
Early Access arrives on 4th October
The Snitch strikes again! Overwatch 2’s play of the game is to go free-to-play on PS5 and PS4, with Early Access scheduled to get underway from 4th October. The previous Overwatch game was a full-price release, but with fierce competition from the likes of Fortnite and even PC-based titles like Valorant,...
News Crash Trilogy, Tony Hawk Remake Dev Now Officially Merged with Blizzard
Caught in the storm
Vicarious Visions, the clearly talented development team behind Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, is now officially a part of Blizzard Entertainment. This merger was announced over a year ago — not long before we learned that Vicarious Visions would be developing Diablo 2 Resurrected. So
News Diablo 4 Dev Update Talks of More than 150 Procedurally Generated Dungeons
Open closed world
With everything that's been happening with Activision Blizzard on both business and legal levels, it's easy to forget that the company still has a number of video games in development. Indeed, titles like Diablo IV and Overwatch 2 are still very much in the works, even though setbacks within the company have quite clearly had an...
Review Diablo 2: Resurrected (PS5) - This 21-Year Belated Console Debut Still Impresses
From Hell with love
The loot game effect is a creeping obsession with which we all must contend once in a while. Click. Click. Click. Just a few more enemies. Click. Click. Click. Maybe one more dungeon. Click. Click. Click. Might as well run through the entire game again just once more. Click. You get it. You've played games like this, possibly...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Beta Timings Confirmed, Open Beta Begins Next Week on PS5, PS4
We're all going to hell
You'll be able to try out Diablo 2: Resurrected for yourself in the very near future, Blizzard has confirmed. Two different betas will be taking place this month, both on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The first beta kicks off this very weekend, starting from the 13th August. However, only those who have pre-ordered Diablo...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Goes to Hell on PS5, PS4 in September
Back for more
Diablo 2: Resurrected has an official release date. The remastered and readjusted action RPG slaughters demons of all shapes and sizes this September on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The 23rd September, to be precise. Are you up for the return of Diablo 2? Pick your favourite class in the comments section below.
News Overwatch 2 PvP Now 5 vs. 5, New Maps Revealed
Tank class loses a slot
Blizzard hosted an Overwatch 2 multiplayer reveal livestream overnight, and in it detailed a rather dramatic change coming in the future to the setup of online brawls. Matches will now contain two teams of five instead of the previous six, with the Tank class losing one of its slots when players can pick the character they...
News Diablo 2 Remaster Looking to Use Haptic Feedback on PS5
Hell yeah
Diablo 2: Resurrected is setting itself up to be more than just a simple remaster, with remake specialists Vicarious Visions at the helm and promising a huge range of improvements. But with the PS5 version specifically, we could be looking at full DualSense controller support, with the studio confirming that it's keen to incorporate haptic...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Is In Very Capable Hands with Crash Trilogy and Tony Hawk Remake Dev
Vicarious Visions to the rescue
It was rumoured weeks before the actual announcement, but now it's been confirmed: Vicarious Visions, the Activision studio that crafted both Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2, is developing Diablo 2: Resurrected. News dropped last month that Vicarious Visions had been merged into...
News Retro Classics Revived on PS4 in Blizzard Arcade Collection
The Lost Vikings! Rock N Roll Racing! Blackthorne!
While you’ll need to wait a little while longer for Diablo 2: Resurrected and Diablo 4, you can get stuck into some old-school classics today, as part of the Blizzard Arcade Collection. Available on the PlayStation Store right now – it’s a PlayStation 4 game, but is playable on the PlayStation...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Goes to Hell on PS5, PS4 in 2021
Long rumoured remaster confirmed
Blizzard has officially confirmed the existence of the long rumoured Diablo 2 remaster. It's called Diablo 2: Resurrected, and it's coming to both PS5 and PS4 at some point later this year. As you'd expect, this is a full HD revisit, and it includes the Lord of Destruction expansion. It also has cross progression...
News The Rogue Class Returns in Diablo 4
Knife in the dark
A fourth playable character class has been confirmed for Diablo 4: the Rogue. Originally a playable class in the first Diablo, the Rogue is exactly what you'd expect. They can wield bows and crossbows at long range, or they can get in close with swords or daggers. You can see some brief gameplay footage in the trailer that we've...
News Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk Remake Developer Merged into Blizzard, No Longer a Lead Studio
"Fully dedicated to existing games"
Vicarious Visions, the studio behind Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Tony Hawks' Pro Skater 1 + 2 — both excellent remakes — has today been merged into the Blizzard side of Activision Blizzard. From this point forward, the developer will be "fully dedicated to existing Blizzard games and initiatives". This...
News PlayStation Brazil Tweets a 2020 Release for Overwatch 2, But Quickly Deletes It
PS4 or PS5?
Overwatch 2 has been a rather controversial sequel ever since its announcement at BlizzCon, bringing with it a PvE campaign and working in unison with the original game's multiplayer offerings. When is it going to release, however? The PlayStation Brazil Twitter account reckon it's launching on PlayStation 4 this year, but it's either...
News Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 Are Almost Certainly PS5 Games
Blizzard doesn't know when they'll launch
Blizzcon 2019 lifted the lid on two of Blizzard's biggest upcoming games this past weekend -- Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2. They're new installments in two incredibly popular franchises, but we wouldn't expect either of them to actually release any time soon. The publisher has stated that even it doesn't know...
Gallery Diablo 4 Concept Art Is Beautifully Grim, Shows Characters, Environments, and More
Hell and back
Diablo 4 is official, and its concept art is bloody stunning. Blizzard has released a whole load of drawings from development, showing off playable character classes, various locations, the kind of gear you can expect to find while looting the corpses of your enemies, and more. Below, you can feast your eyes on all of the concept art...
News Diablo 4 Set to Have Cosmetic Microtransactions and Paid Expansions
Oh, hell
When Diablo 4 was announced yesterday (at the time of writing), many of our regular readers rocked up into the comments section to discuss potential microtransactions -- and guess what? They've just been confirmed. During a Twitch stream by Quin69 who got to sit down and play an early build at BlizzCon 2019 -- thanks Skill Up for pointing...
News Overwatch 2 Announced for PS4, Adds Story Missions and Co-Op
Get the gang back together
Update: Blizzard has confirmed that Overwatch 2 is in development for PS4, but the developer has "no idea" when it'll actually release. We think you can probably put this one down as a cross-gen PS5 title. Original story: Yep, Overwatch 2 is real, as evidenced by the rather brilliant cinematic reveal trailer that we've...
News Diablo 4 Has a 'Shared Open World', Campaign Is Non-Linear
Sanctuary for all
Blizzard has dropped a lot more details on Diablo 4 than we were expecting. The action role-playing game -- which is in development for PlayStation 4 -- will feature a "shared open world" in which players can meet up and adventure together or trade with one another. This open world will be split up into five different regions, and...
News Overwatch 2 Shares Multiplayer With the Original Game, Cosmetics Not Left Behind
Changing the way sequels are done
Overwatch 2 has just been announced for PlayStation 4, but the way this sequel interacts with the original game's experience is a rather interesting one. Instead of being an entirely separate multiplayer offering, every one of the PvP modes in Blizzard's follow-up will share a player base with the original...
News Diablo 4 Gameplay Shows a Clear Return to the Dark Horror of Diablo 2
Combat, classes, and more
Blizzard is taking a step back from the comicbook vibes of Diablo 3 with Diablo 4, it would seem. Revealed during the opening ceremony of BlizzCon 2019, Diablo 4 looks set to return to the dark fantasy that was so prevalent in Diablo 2, complete with more greys and browns than a rundown council estate. The action...
News Diablo 4 Finally Announced, Will Bring Hell to PS4
Hell yeah
Diablo 4 has finally been announced after years of supposed leaks, rumours, and countless speculative posts all over the internet. The action role-playing game was unveiled during BlizzCon 2019's opening ceremony, and debuted with the lengthy cinematic trailer that we've embedded above. The game is currently in development for PlayStation...
Rumour Diablo 4 Is Much Darker and Grittier than Diablo 3, Might Be Open World
Nods to Diablo 2
There's a big Diablo 4 leak doing the rounds, and it seems to have a lot of weight to it. Reddit user PracticalBrush12 -- who has leaked accurate information for numerous games in the past -- goes into quite a bit of depth with regards to Blizzard's eagerly anticipated sequel. Apparently, Diablo 4 will return to the darker and...
Rumour Overwatch 2 Targeting Play of the Game As Underfire Blizzard Brace for BlizzCon
Lord have Mercy
Blizzard will be hoping that the announcement of Overwatch 2 will ease tensions at convention BlizzCon later this week, after the company recently came under intense scrutiny for suspending a professional Hearthstone player who spoke out in support of Hong Kong. According to ESPN, the next iteration of the organisation’s...
News Overwatch Workshop Allows Players to Create Custom Game Modes on PS4
Blizzard handing over the keys
Are you still enjoying Blizzard's popular hero shooter, Overwatch? It's being constantly updated with seasonal events, new characters, and more. After several years in the hands of players, the publisher has decided to introduce a way to give even more variety by way of user generated content. It's called the Workshop,...
News Overwatch's Latest Archives Event Storm Rising Revealed
16th April to 6th May
The latest Overwatch Archives Event has been revealed to be coming on the 16th April, in a teaser video on the Overwatch Twitter page. Previous Archive events, Uprising and Retribution, have seen players go on story-focused, PvE team missions to take on Talon. Although the details are currently scarce. the video details what...
News Don't Expect Diablo 4 This Year, No Big Blizzard Games Coming in 2019
Out in the cold
We pretty much know that Blizzard is hard at work on Diablo 4. Many were expecting an announcement to arrive at last year's BlizzCon, but were left disappointed when a mobile title was revealed instead. Now, it seems as though we won't be getting news of the game any time soon, or any other Blizzard titles for that matter...
News Diablo III's Retro Darkening of Tristram Event Is Back
Hell still burns
The Darkening of Tristram has returned to Diablo III, giving players a chance to play through the levels of the original Diablo. The annual event adds the explorable areas and bosses of the first game, complete with an optional pixelated visual filter. It's good fun, and it's live right now if you fancy busting some demon skulls...
News Report Suggests Diablo 4 Announcement Was Removed from BlizzCon 2018
But Blizzard disputes claim
Things got a little heated over in the Diablo camp over the weekend. Blizzard closed its BlizzCon 2018 opening ceremony with a mobile game announcement that left everyone feeling a little put out. Despite the publisher's warning to keep expectations in check, fans of the series were outraged when Diablo 4 failed to...
News Blizzard Reiterates More Diablo Projects are in the Works After Diablo Immortal Backlash
Immortally wounded
Blizzard has been taking one hell of a beating after it revealed Diablo Immortal over the weekend at Blizzcon 2018. A mobile-only title, it's safe to say that a lot of fans were expecting more from the event's big opening ceremony, which promised to reveal the future of the Diablo franchise. In an effort to dampen the backlash --...
News A New Diablo Game's Been Announced, But It's Not the One a Lot of People Wanted
Hell no
So Blizzcon 2018 is underway, and during the event's opening ceremony, Blizzard revealed what's next for the Diablo franchise. After months and months of rumours, speculation, and a bit of expectation dampening from Blizzard itself, Diablo Immortal was officially announced. Diablo Immortal is a brand new Diablo game that takes place between...
News Blizzard Tempers Expectations for Big Diablo News at BlizzCon 2018
Cold day in hell
Will Diablo IV be announced at BlizzCon 2018? For a while there it was starting to seem more and more likely, with Blizzard dropping hints that the future of its loot-heavy role-playing series would be unveiled at next month's event, but now the developer's trying to temper expectations. It's posted a statement on the official...
