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Wooga's Ghost Detective is leaving Netflix after three years
The story-driven hidden-object game departs after accumulating millions of hours played worldwide since its 2023 launch on the streaming platform.
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World of Warcraft: Forever Player Hits Bag Space Limit Ahead of Level 30 Cap Increase
A min-max strategy in WoW: Forever backfired when a player held quests to level with later, only to discover 8-slot bags cannot hold the quest items required by Vanilla-era quests.
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Blizzard Confirms StarCraft Shooter Won't Be Xbox Exclusive
Blizzard has clarified that its upcoming StarCraft shooter, announced at BlizzCon 2026 with a 2030 launch, will not be exclusive to Xbox. The publisher declined to specify which platforms will receive the game, but ruled out Xbox exclusivity despite
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Diablo heads to Netflix with animated series as Monster Hunter Now crosses $336.9m in mobile revenue
Blizzard announces an animated Diablo series in development at Netflix, marking a return to the streamer after a previous deal fell through. Meanwhile, Monster Hunter Now celebrates three years on mobile with over $336.9 million in lifetime earnings.
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Diablo 5 Confirmed at BlizzCon 2026, Replacing Diablo 4 Expansions
Blizzard announced Diablo 5 during BlizzCon 2026 with a planned spring 2029 release. The sequel will end expansions for Diablo 4, though seasonal updates will continue. Executive producer Matt Zitterman explained the shift to a full sequel was driven by
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EverQuest Legends blends classic aesthetics with modern quality-of-life features
Game Jawn's EverQuest Legends modernizes the original MMORPG's experience with quality-of-life improvements, a multi-class system, and new content like the Rulers of Kunark expansion launching this winter.
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Why Blizzard Stopped Protecting The Overwatch Formula To Save The Game
Blizzard developers explain how breaking core expectations, introducing a new Perk system, and launching a year-long narrative helped turn Overwatch around.
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Blizzard Confirms Combat Add-ons Will Be Restricted in World of Warcraft: Forever
Blizzard has confirmed that computational and combat add-ons will be restricted in World of Warcraft: Forever, adopting a policy similar to the retail version of the MMO.
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Blizzard Reports No Further Expansions Planned for Diablo IV Ahead of Diablo V
Blizzard has confirmed that Diablo IV has no additional expansions planned as the development team shifts focus toward seasonal content and the upcoming release of Diablo V.
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World of Warcraft Developers Confirm Paladins Are Officially a 'Dad Class'
World of Warcraft senior game designer Josh Greenfield and senior art director Jeff Parrott discussed their favorite classes at BlizzCon, confirming that Paladins fit the 'dad class' stereotype.
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Diablo 5 Will Feature More Launch Classes Than Any Previous Entry in the Franchise
Blizzard has revealed that Diablo 5 will launch with a record number of classes, aiming for nine or ten options available on day one.
1 min readDiablo 5 Scheduled for 2029 Release Based on Creative Clarity and Production Confidence
Blizzard has revealed Diablo 5 with a 2029 release window, backed by executive producer Matt Zitterman citing clear creative vision and team experience.
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Overwatch Developers Discuss Early Engine Tests Where Tracer Shot Lasers From Her Eyes
During BlizzCon 2026, Overwatch developers revealed that early engine tests featured Tracer shooting lasers from her eyes, and they hinted the concept could return.
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World of Warcraft Forever Details New Quests and Beta Access
Blizzard discusses the massive addition of over 1,000 new quests coming to World of Warcraft Forever ahead of the November 4 launch.
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Blizzard Details Combat and Setting for Diablo 5 Ahead of 2029 Release
Blizzard has shared new details about Diablo 5, confirming that the game will launch in 2029 with a setting where the Lord of Terror has conquered Sanctuary.
1 min readBlizzard Explains Early Announcements for Diablo 5 and StarCraft Shooter
Blizzard has revealed why it announced Diablo 5 and a new StarCraft project years in advance of their planned releases.
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Blizzard Developers Reveal Their Favorite Overwatch Heroes
Overwatch game director Aaron Keller and associate game director Alec Dawson shared their personal favorite heroes, original mains, and developer-recommended newer additions during BlizzCon 2026.
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Talent Calculators Emerge for World of Warcraft: Forever
Online talent calculators have already been assembled for World of Warcraft: Forever following its recent reveal at Blizzcon, giving players an early look at upcoming class changes.
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Overwatch Unveils New Support Hero Doctrine at BlizzCon
Blizzard has revealed Doctrine, a brand-new Support hero joining the Overwatch roster with unique abilities like Invigorating Drones and Infuse.
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New Open-World Shooter StarCraft Announced by Blizzard with 2030 Target Release Date
Blizzard has officially revealed a brand-new StarCraft game at BlizzCon 2026, shifting the historic real-time strategy series into an open-world third-person shooter focused on single-player and co-op gameplay.
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Blizzard Confirms No More Diablo 4 Expansions Before Diablo 5 Release
Blizzard has confirmed that Diablo 4 will not receive any more expansions between now and the release of Diablo 5 in 2029.
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Diablo IV Details Season of Hell's Legacy, Amazon Class, and Switch 2 Release
During BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard revealed new details for Diablo IV, including the upcoming Season of Hell's Legacy, the return of the Amazon class in 2027, and a Switch 2 launch.
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Warcraft 3: Reforged Patch 3.0 Adds Always-Online Requirement and Removes LAN Mode
The latest Warcraft 3: Reforged update introduces an internet connection requirement for singleplayer and removes LAN functionality, frustrating fans despite positive additions.
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StarCraft Reboot Focusing on Single-Player Campaign with a Named Character
According to creative director Dan Hay, the upcoming StarCraft open-world shooter reboot will focus primarily on a single-player experience featuring a named character rather than custom avatars.
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