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Diablo IV Is Headed to Steam This Month, Just in Time for the Vampire-Themed Season 2
Diablo 4 is coming to Steam on October 17, as part of Blizzard’s promise to bring more of its PC catalogue to Valve’s platform. The date coincides with its season 2 content launch — dubbed ‘Season of Blood’ — which grants players vampiric abilities and a new questline that has them team up with vampire hunter Erys, voiced by Hollywood a...
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Diablo IV Gets Hefty Pre-Season Patch, Upsetting the Community; Blizzard to Address Concerns in Live Stream
Diablo IV’s much-awaited season 1 update is almost upon us and ahead of that, Blizzard has rolled out a new patch. The hefty 8GB patch 1.1.0a brings a range of balance changes, fixes some bugs, and adds unique items, albeit the community seems dissatisfied due to the numerous nerfs that have made the gameplay feel like a ‘slog’. Dubbed ‘Sea...
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Diablo IV Season 1 Release Date Set for July 20: Malignant Quest Line, Broken Builds, More
Diablo IV’s season 1 update releases July 20, bringing a brand-new quest line and a battle pass. Titled ‘Season of the Malignant,’ the chapter is set after the events of the main campaign and introduces a new character named Cormand, who tasks us with ridding Sanctuary of a festering curse that turns all living beings into bloodthirsty fiends...
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Gaming in 2023: Diablo IV, Spider-Man 2 Release Date, Microsoft's Activision Takeover Woes and More
The first half of 2023 has already been impressive with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hogwarts Legacy. On this week's Orbital podcast, we discuss our favourite picks from the June games showcases, Diablo IV's pros and cons, and our favourite games coming in the near future. We once again muse about how Microsoft's acquisition of Act...
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Diablo IV Review: A Devilishly Fun Loot-Fest Set Across the Fires of Hell
Diablo IV review: If you’re in the mood to slay blood-lusting demons with an unhealthy dose of loot-clicking, Diablo IV is perfect for you. The sequel doesn’t re-shape the dungeon-crawling genre in any way but borrows ideas to offer intensely frenetic combat, robust progression, and totally knocks it out of the park with its dark, sacrilegious ...
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Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, and More: New Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X in June
What are the biggest new games releasing in June 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, horror title Amnesia: The Bunker, AEW: Fight Forever, and Crash Team Rumble are among the standout titles this month.
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Diablo IV Already Has Two Expansions in Active Development, Blizzard Confirms
Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson confirmed that Diablo IV already has two expansions in active development. In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, he confirmed that the team has been busy working on the first two seasons, parallel to the first expansion, which would include narrative questlines that would not extend the main questline. The que...
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Diablo IV Gets Horrific Live-Action Trailer Directed by Oscar-Winner Chloé Zhao
Blizzard just dropped a live-action trailer for Diablo 4 shot and directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao. Independent filmmaker Kiku Ohe co-directed the horrific trailer, which captures the fear and conflict plaguing the lands of the Sanctuary. The trailer largely focuses on the poor inhabitants who are caught in the raging war between the High Heave...
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Diablo IV Is Getting a Surprise Final Open Beta With Gameplay Updates Before Launch
Diablo IV is getting a final surprise open beta weekend, before its launch on June 6. The event begins May 13 at 12:30 am IST/ May 12 at 12pm PT in the US and will be available to players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. It is scheduled to end on May 15 at 12:30am IST/ May 14 at 12pm PT, and is meant to test Diablo 4’s server infra...
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Diablo IV Global Launch Timings Revealed for Early Access and Regulars; Endgame Progression Explained by Blizzard
Diablo IV’s global release times have been revealed by Mike Ybarra, president, Blizzard Entertainment, in a tweet. Players who pre-ordered the Deluxe and Ultimate editions of Diablo IV gain early access on June 2 at 4:30am IST/ June 1 at 4pm PT in the US. Meanwhile, Diablo 4’s regular launch is set for June 6 at 4:30am IST/ June 5 at 4pm PT. Bl...
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Diablo IV Open Beta Begins in March, Blizzard Confirms: Details
Diablo IV is getting a pair of beta test sessions next month. Developer Blizzard confirmed that it is hosting an open beta event across both PC and console from March 24–26. Thos who pre-ordered Diablo 4, however, gain early access to the beta from March 17–19. As for the content, Blizzard has promised the Prologue and the entirety of Act 1, al...
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The 41 Most Anticipated Games of 2023
What are the biggest games in 2023 on PC, Android, iPhone, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Dead Space, Hogwarts Legacy, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, F...
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The Game Awards 2022: Death Stranding 2, Diablo 4, Hades II, Armored Core 6, More Announced
The Game Awards 2022 unveiled a slew of new trailers and announcements, live from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on December 8. Key highlights include Death Stranding 2, Hades 2, gameplay for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6, a release date for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and a whole lot more.
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Call of Duty Joining Xbox Game Pass, Will Honour Same-Day Launch on PlayStation
Call of Duty will join Xbox Game Pass, CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed. As per a Microsoft blog post, Activision Blizzard’s library of games will be available on Game Pass, once the acquisition deal goes through. The Call of Duty franchise will not be treated as an Xbox-exclusive title though, and will honour same-day launch on PS4 and PS5.
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Diablo 4 Won’t Include Pay-to-Win Mechanics, Season Pass to Offer Cosmetic Rewards, Blizzard Confirms
Diablo 4 will not feature pay-to-win mechanics, Blizzard has confirmed. The upcoming dungeon crawler title will feature a new battle pass system, its rewards are limited to cosmetic items. Diablo 4 is set to launch sometime in 2023, across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
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Diablo IV Is Headed to Steam This Month, Just in Time for the Vampire-Themed Season 2
Diablo 4 is coming to Steam on October 17, as part of Blizzard’s promise to bring more of its PC catalogue to Valve’s platform. The date coincides with its season 2 content launch — dubbed ‘Season of Blood’ — which grants players vampiric abilities and a new questline that has them team up with vampire hunter Erys, voiced by Hollywood a...
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Diablo IV Gets Hefty Pre-Season Patch, Upsetting the Community; Blizzard to Address Concerns in Live Stream
Diablo IV’s much-awaited season 1 update is almost upon us and ahead of that, Blizzard has rolled out a new patch. The hefty 8GB patch 1.1.0a brings a range of balance changes, fixes some bugs, and adds unique items, albeit the community seems dissatisfied due to the numerous nerfs that have made the gameplay feel like a ‘slog’. Dubbed ‘Sea...
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Diablo IV Season 1 Release Date Set for July 20: Malignant Quest Line, Broken Builds, More
Diablo IV’s season 1 update releases July 20, bringing a brand-new quest line and a battle pass. Titled ‘Season of the Malignant,’ the chapter is set after the events of the main campaign and introduces a new character named Cormand, who tasks us with ridding Sanctuary of a festering curse that turns all living beings into bloodthirsty fiends...
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Gaming in 2023: Diablo IV, Spider-Man 2 Release Date, Microsoft's Activision Takeover Woes and More
The first half of 2023 has already been impressive with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hogwarts Legacy. On this week's Orbital podcast, we discuss our favourite picks from the June games showcases, Diablo IV's pros and cons, and our favourite games coming in the near future. We once again muse about how Microsoft's acquisition of Act...
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Diablo IV Review: A Devilishly Fun Loot-Fest Set Across the Fires of Hell
Diablo IV review: If you’re in the mood to slay blood-lusting demons with an unhealthy dose of loot-clicking, Diablo IV is perfect for you. The sequel doesn’t re-shape the dungeon-crawling genre in any way but borrows ideas to offer intensely frenetic combat, robust progression, and totally knocks it out of the park with its dark, sacrilegious ...
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Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, and More: New Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X in June
What are the biggest new games releasing in June 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, horror title Amnesia: The Bunker, AEW: Fight Forever, and Crash Team Rumble are among the standout titles this month.
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Diablo IV Already Has Two Expansions in Active Development, Blizzard Confirms
Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson confirmed that Diablo IV already has two expansions in active development. In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, he confirmed that the team has been busy working on the first two seasons, parallel to the first expansion, which would include narrative questlines that would not extend the main questline. The que...
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Diablo IV Gets Horrific Live-Action Trailer Directed by Oscar-Winner Chloé Zhao
Blizzard just dropped a live-action trailer for Diablo 4 shot and directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao. Independent filmmaker Kiku Ohe co-directed the horrific trailer, which captures the fear and conflict plaguing the lands of the Sanctuary. The trailer largely focuses on the poor inhabitants who are caught in the raging war between the High Heave...
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Diablo IV Is Getting a Surprise Final Open Beta With Gameplay Updates Before Launch
Diablo IV is getting a final surprise open beta weekend, before its launch on June 6. The event begins May 13 at 12:30 am IST/ May 12 at 12pm PT in the US and will be available to players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. It is scheduled to end on May 15 at 12:30am IST/ May 14 at 12pm PT, and is meant to test Diablo 4’s server infra...
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Diablo IV Global Launch Timings Revealed for Early Access and Regulars; Endgame Progression Explained by Blizzard
Diablo IV’s global release times have been revealed by Mike Ybarra, president, Blizzard Entertainment, in a tweet. Players who pre-ordered the Deluxe and Ultimate editions of Diablo IV gain early access on June 2 at 4:30am IST/ June 1 at 4pm PT in the US. Meanwhile, Diablo 4’s regular launch is set for June 6 at 4:30am IST/ June 5 at 4pm PT. Bl...
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Diablo IV Open Beta Begins in March, Blizzard Confirms: Details
Diablo IV is getting a pair of beta test sessions next month. Developer Blizzard confirmed that it is hosting an open beta event across both PC and console from March 24–26. Thos who pre-ordered Diablo 4, however, gain early access to the beta from March 17–19. As for the content, Blizzard has promised the Prologue and the entirety of Act 1, al...
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The 41 Most Anticipated Games of 2023
What are the biggest games in 2023 on PC, Android, iPhone, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Dead Space, Hogwarts Legacy, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, F...
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The Game Awards 2022: Death Stranding 2, Diablo 4, Hades II, Armored Core 6, More Announced
The Game Awards 2022 unveiled a slew of new trailers and announcements, live from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on December 8. Key highlights include Death Stranding 2, Hades 2, gameplay for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6, a release date for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and a whole lot more.
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Call of Duty Joining Xbox Game Pass, Will Honour Same-Day Launch on PlayStation
Call of Duty will join Xbox Game Pass, CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed. As per a Microsoft blog post, Activision Blizzard’s library of games will be available on Game Pass, once the acquisition deal goes through. The Call of Duty franchise will not be treated as an Xbox-exclusive title though, and will honour same-day launch on PS4 and PS5.
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Diablo 4 Won’t Include Pay-to-Win Mechanics, Season Pass to Offer Cosmetic Rewards, Blizzard Confirms
Diablo 4 will not feature pay-to-win mechanics, Blizzard has confirmed. The upcoming dungeon crawler title will feature a new battle pass system, its rewards are limited to cosmetic items. Diablo 4 is set to launch sometime in 2023, across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
