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The updated version of Diablo III on consoles is No.1 in the UKIE GfK All-Formats Top 40 chart. This is the first time that Blizzard’s series has made it to the top spot. The PlayStation 4 edition was the best-selling format, beating the Xbox 360 SKU by a mere 500 …
Read More »Microsoft said Diablo 3’s original 900p Xbox One resolution was ‘unacceptable’
The initial 900P resolution of Diablo 3 was unacceptable, Microsoft told Blizzard. It meant the hit PC publisher worked directly with Xbox in an effort to bump the resolution to 1080p. It is in contrast to previous Microsoft statements, who have said that they ‘struggle to see the difference’ between …
Read More »MCV @ GAMESCOM PREVIEW: Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition
Hell is coming to the PS4 and Xbox One. Diablo III, Blizzard’s gothic RPG which launched on PC in 2012 before coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 last year, is set to hit the current and last console generations on August 19th in the form of the Reaper of Souls …
Read More »Diablo III tops 14m sales worldwide
Blizzard’s dungeon-crawler Diablo III has passed the 14m sales mark across all versions. The figure includes the original PC edition, which launched back in May 2012, along with the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, which debuted in September 2013. "We’re pleased with the response to the game’s launch on PlayStation …
Read More »Diablo III crosses 10m units sold, expansion in the works
A shaky launch and less than stellar critical reception hasn’t stopped Diablo III from selling like any other Blizzard effort. Activision CEO Bobby Kotick revealed that the latest in the action RPG franchise had sold over 10m copies thus far between digital and retail. "Year-to-date, Diablo 3 is the top-selling …
Read More »Battle.net hacked, Blizzard urges users to change password
Bllizzard reports its online matchmaking and game data service Battle.net was hacked this past weekend, adding that certain account info has been compromised. The company states that all regions outside of China were affected, and that the hackers gained unauthorized access to a list of email addresses associated with Battle.net …
Read More »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. We’ve been humbled by your enthusiasm – and we sincerely regret that your crusade to bring down the Lord of Terror was thwarted not …
Read More »Diablo fans already queuing for HMV launch
Blizzard’s long-awaited RPG doesn’t even go on sale for another 16 hours but fans have been queuing for three days now. Eager consumers have set up camp outside HMV’s flagship store on Oxford Street ahead of tonight’s official launch party. They have been there since Saturday. The first person in …
Read More »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. Having entered administration yesterday, the retailer has confirmed not only that it won’t be stocking Blizzard’s RPG, but also that it can’t afford to refund any deposits placed. Due to the appointment …
Read More »Analyst: Diablo 3 will sell 5 million in year one
On the heels of the Diablo III release date announcement, Cowen & Company analyst Doug Creutz has come out to predict the game will sell five million units in its first year of availability. "Our street-high FY12 EPS estimate of $1.05 assumes first year unit sell-through of 5MM for Diablo …
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