Entries in 'blizzard' (211)

Microsoft sounded out about Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft sounded out about Activision Blizzard acquisition

A number of possible suitors for Activision Blizzard have reportedly been sounded out about a possible deal by Vivendi executives.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 12th 2012 at 9:19AM in News
Blizzard admits to Diablo III endgame shortcomings

Blizzard admits to Diablo III endgame shortcomings

Diablo III has been a huge success by any measure, but ardent fans of the series have been offered sympathy from Blizzard regarding the game’s lack of “endgame”.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 5th 2012 at 9:20AM in News
New Diablo III digital buyers no longer restricted to act one

New Diablo III digital buyers no longer restricted to act one

Blizzard has this past week released a new patch that no longer limits new Diablo III digital purchasers to the first act of the game.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jul 2nd 2012 at 5:56AM in News
UPDATE: Diablo III digital purchases carry 'up to 72 hour' limitations

UPDATE: Diablo III digital purchases carry 'up to 72 hour' limitations

An odd addition in Diablo 3’s latest patch has garnered more and more attention over the past 24 hours.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 22nd 2012 at 2:44AM in News

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Vivendi Activision sell-off rumours resurface

Vivendi Activision sell-off rumours resurface

Ongoing rumours suggesting Vivendi is considering selling owned publisher Activision have once again resurfaced.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2012 at 3:53PM in News
E3 2012: Retailer lists Diablo III for PS3

E3 2012: Retailer lists Diablo III for PS3

Blizzard’s Diablo III could be heading to PS3, if a listing on German retail site Redcoon is correct.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 4th 2012 at 1:41PM in News
Diablo III is the fastest selling PC game of all time

Diablo III is the fastest selling PC game of all time

Blizzard has announced that Diablo III is the fastest selling PC game of all time, shifting 3.5m copies worldwide in its first 24 hours.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 23rd 2012 at 2:21PM in News
UK CHARTS: Max Payne beats Diablo in battle of the 3s

UK CHARTS: Max Payne beats Diablo in battle of the 3s

Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 has beaten Blizzard’s Diablo III to the No.1 spot in the UKIA GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 21st 2012 at 9:40AM in News

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Blizzard apologises for Diablo III server woes

Blizzard apologises for Diablo III server woes

Diablo III developer Blizzard has apologised to its fans for the server problems that have prevented many playing the game in the days following its release.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2012 at 8:27AM in News
HMV: Diablo III our biggest ever product launch

HMV: Diablo III our biggest ever product launch

The Diablo III launch event at HMV Oxford Street was the retailer’s biggest to date, says games boss Ewan Pinder.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 15th 2012 at 11:37AM in News
Diablo III's #error37 trending on Twitter

Diablo III's #error37 trending on Twitter

The world of PC gaming was jubilant last night as Blizzard’s Diablo III finally hit the High Street… only for the developer’s servers to crash almost immediately.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 9:19AM in News
Blizzard moves to help disappointed GAME customers Down Under

Blizzard moves to help disappointed GAME customers Down Under

As the world this morning wakes up to Diablo III, gamers in Australia have been saved from disappointment by Blizzard.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 8:30AM in News

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Diablo III stocked at some GAME Australia stores only

Diablo III stocked at some GAME Australia stores only

GAME's administration has cast a blemish on what should've been one of the most exciting days of the year for Aussie PC gamers.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 7:08AM in News
GAME Australia can't refund Diablo III pre-orders

GAME Australia can't refund Diablo III pre-orders

Customers who have paid a deposit for Diablo III at GAME Australia have been left out of pocket.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2012 at 8:33AM in News
Blizzard and Valve settle DOTA trademark dispute

Blizzard and Valve settle DOTA trademark dispute

Blizzard has issued a statement announcing a mutual agreement with Valve regarding the DOTA trademark.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 14th 2012 at 7:30AM in News
Blizzard Entertainment skips E3 2012

Blizzard Entertainment skips E3 2012

World of Warcraft developer-publisher Blizzard will not have a floor presence at this year’s E3, a company rep has told MCV.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 11th 2012 at 6:32PM in News

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Diablo III real-money auction house detailed by Blizzard

Diablo III real-money auction house detailed by Blizzard

Blizzard has unwrapped Diablo III’s auction system, revealing both in-game gold and real-money auction houses.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 2nd 2012 at 6:40AM in News
Vivendi denies break-up reports

Vivendi denies break-up reports

Activision Blizzard will not be split from Universal Music, owner Vivendi has strongly asserted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 27th 2012 at 11:25AM in News
WoW 2012 Arena Pass announced

WoW 2012 Arena Pass announced

Blizzard has announced the 2012 Arena Pass for their MMO World of Warcraft.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 5th 2012 at 7:30AM in News
Brand Map: 31 per cent of Diablo players are female

Brand Map: 31 per cent of Diablo players are female

Almost a third of all Diablo players are female, a new report shows.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 26th 2012 at 11:00AM in News
Blizzard and NetEase renew WoW licence deal

Blizzard and NetEase renew WoW licence deal

Blizzard and NetEase have announced a renewed licensing agreement to operate World of Warcraft in China.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 7:20AM in News
Blizzard: WoW on iOS remains a possibility

Blizzard: WoW on iOS remains a possibility

World of Warcraft could yet be released on iOS, providing developer Blizzard can find a way of acceptably mapping the MMO’s controls onto touch screens

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 19th 2012 at 3:56PM in News
Diablo III gets May 15th release date

Diablo III gets May 15th release date

Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that the hotly anticipated Diablo III will be released on PC and Mac on May 15th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 15th 2012 at 1:09PM in News
600 jobs lost at Blizzard

600 jobs lost at Blizzard

World of Warcraft house Blizzard Entertainment is to begin a global downsizing operation that will result in 600 job losses.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Feb 29th 2012 at 6:18PM in News