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Activision/Blizzard Has No Plans to Launch Diablo 4 on Xbox Game Pass

Diablo series lead Rod Fergusson claims that currently there are no plans to add Diablo IV on Xbox Game Pass. Activision/Blizzard Has No Plans to Launch Diablo 4 on Xbox Game Pass Going through several delays and lengthy period of development, upcoming action role-playing game Diablo IV from developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment is one of the most-anticipated releases of this year on every major platforms. Only days ahead of Open Beta test phase of Diablo 4 , dev team was interacting with fans about their queries on social media. Addressing some common fan-questions, series lead reveals they have no plans to launch it on Xbox Game Pass . RELATED: Marvel's Avengers to End Support in September 2023 As franchise general manager, Rod Fergusson took Twitter to clarify that Blizzard is not planning to add Diablo 4 on Game Pass for now. Before moving over to Blizzard , he previously worked on series like Gears of War and Shadow Complex . Fergusson appreciates people's exc

Xbox Free Play Days Adds Diablo 3, Human Fall Flat and Train Life

Xbox Free Play Days to add Diablo III, Human Fall Flat and Train Life for Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate this weekend. Xbox Free Play Days Adds Diablo III, Human Fall Flat and Train Life For last few weeks, lineup of limited time free game trials for Xbox Free Play Days weekly event has been somewhat average and so, members of Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate are having some better offering this weekend. Sign into your Xbox account before heading over to Microsoft Store starting March 2, 12:01 AM PDT/3:01 AM EDT for access to play Diablo III: Eternal Collection, Human Fall Flat and Train Life up until March 5, 11:59 PM PDT/2:59 AM EDT. RELATED: Newly Announced Marvel Games Won't Be Connected Like MCU Take on demonic forces as heroes of Sanctuary in 2012 action role-playing game Diablo III from developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment once you choose a playable character class to fight enemies with otherworldly might and minions. Eternal Collection includes origi

Diablo 4 Open Beta Release Date

Blizzard Entertainment officially confirms Early Access weekends and Open Beta schedule for Diablo IV before release. Diablo IV Open Beta Release Date Although rumored to arrive in April 2023, upcoming anticipated action role-playing game Diablo IV by developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment was confirmed to release for PC and consoles by this June at The Game Awards 2022  show. Blizzard internally hosted Alpha Test for feedback earlier but gameplay footage and screenshots were leaked online . Months ahead of global debut, Diablo 4 will have Open Beta tests and Early Access weekends, starting from March 2023. RELATED: Redfall Isn't Arkane's Left 4 Dead, Confirms Director Players who pre-order Diablo IV before beta date can get Early Access to Open Beta from March 17-19, 2023. Everyone else can join Beta test program from March 24-26, entering into world of Sanctuary and get swarmed by enemy horde. During these Early Access weekends and Open Beta tests, entirety of Ac

Diablo 4 Release Date

Blizzard Entertainment officially confirms a set release date for Diablo IV at The Game Awards 2022, coming in June 2023. Diablo IV Release Date First announced at BlizzCon 2019 , upcoming hack-and-slash action role-playing game Diablo IV by developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment never revealed a release date and delayed a few times unofficially due to lots of internal issues. Earlier last month, a report claimed that Diablo 4 will be arriving early next year and may show up at The Game Awards 2022 event. Today, Blizzard revealed a new cinematic trailer and finally announces a release date set for June 6, 2023. RELATED: Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires 4 Coming to Xbox A brand-new Diablo IV story teaser made world premiere at The Game Awards 2022 livestream event today. RELATED: Bully 2 Scrapped Build Remains at Rockstar, Had RDR2-Style Honor System Latest trailer sees antagonist Lilith leading an army of demons against archangel Inarius and his army i

Diablo 4 Will Reportedly Release in April 2023

Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly planning to release Diablo IV early next year and may even show up at The Game Awards 2022. Diablo IV Will Reportedly Release in April 2023 Already delayed from its original release window, upcoming action role-playing game Diablo IV by developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment is set to launch sometime next year, as revealed during Xbox & Bethesda Games digital showcase. While getting flacked for heavy focus on Diablo Immortal micro-transactions, Blizzard dev team insists on no pay-to-win mechanics for long-awaited Diablo IV , which is reportedly scheduled to launch in April 2023 and show up this December. RELATED: Red Dead Redemption Voice Actor Interested to Return for Remaster According to Window's Central , Diablo 4 is currently slated to arrive in April 2023 and pre-order will go live during The Game Awards 2022 . Players who purchase early are likely to get access to a Closed Beta test program, possibly in February. A previous

Overwatch 2 Breaks Original Player Count Record at Launch, Crosses 25 Million Players

Blizzard reports that Overwatch 2 breaks peak record for daily player count and has crossed 25 million players since launch. Overwatch 2 Breaks Original Player Count Record at Launch, Crosses 25 Million Players On eve of release, 2022 free-to-play hero shooter Overwatch 2 by developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment was hit by multiple DDoS attacks and players across all platforms were in server queues, ruining launch experience for many. Regardless of these issues, fans are still flocking over to play and helped Blizzard break previous records of their popular FPS. Overwatch 2 apparently broke peak player record of 2016 original and amassed over 25 million players till date. RELATED: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Series Revival Possibly Hinted by Survey According to Blizzard , peak number of daily player count for Overwatch 2 has already exceeded its predecessor by almost three times. More than 25 million players have logged in to play OW2 in over a week of its worldwide launch s

Overwatch 2 Offers In-Game Rewards for Launch Issues

Blizzard is offering players in-game cosmetics and Double XP weekends to compensate for Overwatch 2 launch issues. Overwatch 2 Offers In-Game Rewards for Launch Issues Not having a successful launch would be a major understatement for 2022 first-person shooter Overwatch 2 by developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment , which got hit by a DDoS attack on its release day and still having server queue issues. Moreover, dev team had to temporarily remove both Bastion and Torbjörn due to a new server bug among lots of other problems. Blizzard has announced to compensate players with Double XP weekends and goodies to make up for troubles. RELATED: Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster Reportedly in Works for PS5 Apologizing to players for their precious lost time due to launch issues, Blizzard commits to run several double match XP weekends. While they work on stability updates, specific dates will be revealed soon at a later date throughout Season 1. Blizzard also promises to giveaway an all-new C

Overwatch 2 Server Bug Temporarily Removes Bastion and Torbjörn

Blizzard temporarily removes Bastion and Torbjörn to resolve server-side bug as they perform emergency maintenance. Overwatch 2 Server Bug Temporarily Removes Bastion and Torbjörn Already hit by a DDoS attack and server queues at launch, 2022 first-person shooter Overwatch 2 from developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment is getting criticized for its micro-transaction items despite being a free-to-play experience. Blizzard has already apologized to players for overall launch issues and removes phone number requirement for a lot of them. Earlier today, Overwatch 2 faced a server bug that lead to half of character roster getting locked out for players. RELATED: Microsoft CEO is Very Confident About Approval of Activision/Blizzard Buyout Taking down servers for emergency maintenance, Blizzard had to remove Bastion and Torbjörn temporarily for a potential bug. Both of these characters are taken to workshop for a quick trip, so devs can resolve those game-breaking bugs. According to m

Overwatch 2 Out Now

Choose your heroes and join teams, Overwatch 2 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Series X/S. Overwatch 2 Out Now Team up with friends and secure victory, 2022 free-to-play first-person shooter Overwatch 2 by developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment is out now across Nintendo Switch , PC , PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5 , Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S . A sequel to acclaimed 2016 team-based hero shooter, Overwatch 2 invites all of its new and old players to ultimate 5v5 battlefield, where you select from an expansive roster of unique heroes that suits your play-style for competitive game. All-New Roster of Heroes RELATED: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II New Gunsmith System Revealed OW2 lets you jump in as one of 35 heroes on over 20 maps across the globe experience any one of six game modes. Throughout coming seasons, Blizzard will eventually bring in lots of new and returning limited time game modes and events. Aside from original Overwatch heroes, additio

Diablo 3: Eternal Collection and Golf With Your Friends on Free Play Days

Xbox Free Play Days to add Generation Zero, Naruto to Boruto and WWE 2K22 for Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate members this week. Diablo III: Eternal Collection and Golf With Your Friends on Free Play Days A brand-new lineup of free game trials joins Xbox Free Play Days weekly event for members of Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to play through this week for a very limited time on Xbox family of cross-generation consoles. Log into your account and head over to Microsoft Store starting from September 15, 12:01 AM PT/3:01 AM ET to download and enjoy Diablo III: Eternal Collection and Golf With Your Friends until September 18, 11:59 PM PT/2:59 AM ET. RELATED: Lies of P Gameplay Revealed, Coming to Xbox Game Pass Take up your sword to fight evil horde in 2012 hack-and-slash action role-playing game Diablo III by developer/published Blizzard Entertainment as hellgates are opening to plague Sanctuary and torment its inhabitants with great dismay. Eternal Collection i

Diablo 4 Alpha Test Gameplay Footage and Screenshots Leaked Online

Internal footage of ongoing Diablo IV Alpha Test gameplay and screenshots has recently been leaked on social media sites. Diablo IV Alpha Test Gameplay Footage and Screenshots Leaked Online Earlier in June, a re-imagined Necromancer class for upcoming action role-playing game Diablo IV by developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment was revealed during Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 livestream event in a new trailer. A few days ago, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier claimed that Diablo 4 Alpha Test was getting positive feedback internally. Before a public testing could go live soon in near future, gameplay footage and screenshots has been leaked online. RELATED: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Will Be Darker Than Fallen Order, Confirms Director Originally shared on Twitter, leaked gameplay and images were quickly removed but not before they were posted elsewhere. Later on, a 30-second long video clip was eventually uploaded to cloud-based instant messaging website Telegram. Startin

Dead by Daylight, Diablo 3 and Unturned on Xbox Free Play Days

Xbox Free Play Days event brings Dead by Daylight, Diablo III and Unturned for Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate members this weekend. Dead by Daylight, Diablo 3 and Unturned on Xbox Free Play Days Prepare to survive a pursuing killer, ancient evil or an undead army this weekend as Xbox Free Play Days event brings a lineup of new free game trials for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play for limited time. Members can sign into their Xbox account before visiting Microsoft Store starting from June 9, 12:01 AM PDT/3:01 AM EDT for access to download Dead by Daylight , Diablo III and Unturned until June 12, 11:59 PM PDT/2:59 AM EDT. RELATED: Call of Duty: Warzone Chapter 2 Will Be Revealed in 2022 Experience classic slasher horror in 4v1 asymmetric multiplayer online game Dead by Daylight by developer/publisher Behaviour Interactive , playing as one of the four survivors or a savage killer always chasing to murder all of them. Although it has been many years

World of Warcraft Director Denies Rumors of Console Version

Rumors regarding World of Warcraft console version have been denied by game director in a recent interview. World of Warcraft Director Denies Rumors of Console Version Earlier today, developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced upcoming World of Warcraft: Dragonflight DLC expansion pack and Wrath of the Lich King Classic server launch has also been confirmed for 2022. In light of upcoming Dragonflight DLC expansion reveal recently, rumors for a console port for World of Warcraft has been circulating online but game director has declined any such claims by stating currently there is no plan for it. RELATED: No More Heroes 3 Coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox World of Warcraft director Ion Hazzikostas have addressed long-running rumors for a console version in a recent interview. He quickly dismisses that idea saying it is solely for players on PC and its controller support is also for them. Earlier in 2020, WoW source code for controller support was leaked

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Expansion and Lich King Classic Revealed

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed next World of Warcraft expansion, Dragonflight and announced Wrath of the Lich King Classic servers. World of Warcraft: Dragonflight Expansion and Lich King Classic Revealed An update on official website by developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment has accidentally leaked upcoming expansion for 2004 massively multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft ahead of a scheduled reveal event. In a livestream today, Blizzard has unveiled a new trailer for World of Warcraft: Dragonflight DLC expansion pack. They also announced long-rumored WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Classic servers to launch at some point in late 2022. RELATED: House of the Dead Remake May Come to PlayStation and Xbox Blizzard reveals a new cinematic trailer for Dragonflight , newest and ninth World of Warcraft expansion. RELATED: Ubisoft Reportedly Working on New Ori-inspired Prince of Persia Game Dragonflight returns to Azeroth and introduce five different locations in

World of Warcraft Upcoming Expansion Leaked to Be Dragonflight

Blizzard Entertainment's official website source code accidentally leaks World of Warcraft's upcoming expansion, Dragonflight. World of Warcraft Upcoming Expansion Leaked to Be Dragonflight Through a survey on World of Warcraft Classic players last month, developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment may have teased at possible inclusion of servers to play Classic version of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King expansion. Blizzard is currently planning to announce upcoming expansion for World of Warcraft later this month. Apparently, it has been leaked mistakenly ahead of its announcement following a latest update to official website, named Dragonflight . RELATED: Dead Space Remake Release Window Revealed World of Warcraft website public source code shows pre-purchase options for Base, Heroic and Epic editions of Dragonflight expansion. Yet to be revealed later this month, Blizzard has neither denied nor confirmed any of the leaked details. A player recently discovere

World of Warcraft Survey Hints at Wrath of the Lich King Classic

Blizzard Entertainment is showing interest in adding Wrath of the Lich King server for World of Warcraft Classic. World of Warcraft Survey Hints at Wrath of the Lich King Classic Due to ever-increasing popularity since launch, 2004 massively multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft from developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment regularly adds new content for its dedicated player-community. Blizzard has recently rolled out cross-faction update, allowing Alliance and Horde members to join team against forces of evil. Meanwhile, a latest survey hints at upcoming changes that are coming to Wrath of the Lich King expansion. RELATED: Elden Ring Player Discovers How to Pause Game Without Mods World of Warcraft players are reportedly receiving surveys via email for Wrath of the Lich King , suggesting possible inclusion of a server. Blizzard is inquiring whether they would like to play a classic version of WoW: Lich King expansion. Some other guild members claimed that Bli

Overwatch 2 Developer Update May Be Teasing Beta Release

Latest update on Battle.net launcher hints at a possible Beta release for upcoming team-based hero shooter sequel, Overwatch 2. Overwatch 2 Developer Update May Be Teasing Beta Release Although originally scheduled for 2021 release, developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment decided to delay both Diablo VI and Overwatch 2 from their previous launch window, during fourth quarter earnings call, earlier last year. Fans have been waiting for news regarding development of Overwatch sequel since official announcement and a latest update for Battle.net launcher maybe hinting at a playable Beta version of Overwatch 2 will be revealed soon. RELATED: Infinity Ward Teases Call of Duty 2022 and Warzone Experiences Keeping track of Blizzard game versions, fan-website Blizztrack recently finds new builds and patch notes on Battle.net that hints at developer team are currently preparing for something big like a Beta test or demo for Overwatch 2 . Twitter account for Overwatch Cavalry also conf

Microsoft Acquires Activision/Blizzard

Legendary fan-favorite Activision/Blizzard franchises are joining Xbox family in biggest-ever buyout of $68.7 billion. Microsoft Acquires Activision/Blizzard Even after a huge acquisition deal of Bethesda/ZeniMax Media in 2020, Microsoft was actively looking for acquiring more studios and today, Xbox made a surprise announcement of buying Activision/Blizzard for a whopping $68.7 billion. In a recently released official statement, Xbox head Phil Spencer welcomes Activision / Blizzard creative teams to join Xbox family. He shared excitement of working with studios like Beenox , Infinity Ward , Raven Software and many others. RELATED: Take-Two Have May Hinted at Grand Theft Auto 6 Release Window Microsoft buyout of Activision / Blizzard brings exclusive publishing rights for Call of Duty , Crash Bandicoot , Overwatch and Warcraft to Xbox . It is safe to say that many of these big-name titles will soon be heading to Xbox Game Pass service. After latest acquisition, Microsoft h

World of Warcraft May Be Announced for Xbox Consoles

A leak at Xbox website hints at World of Warcraft coming to Xbox consoles soon and may get announced at The Game Awards 2021. World of Warcraft May Be Announced for Xbox Consoles For more than a decade, massively multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft by developer/publisher Blizzard Entertainment remains a genre defining MMORPG of all time on PC with a massive number of player-count. To this date, WoW receives regular content updates and expansion packs that engages millions over the world. Lately, a new report claims that World of Warcraft: Complete Edition is coming to Xbox and is set to announce next month. RELATED: New Marvel Game Announced by Amy Hennig/Skydance New Media Originally shared in a now-deleted Reddit post, source code for official Xbox website has listed World of Warcraft: Complete Edition in "Upcoming" category and currently dated for December 9, 2021, according to ResetEra forum post. Interestingly enough, The Game Awards 2021 ev

Blizzard Asks Fans to Make Their Own Purchase Decision for Diablo 2 Remake

Diablo II: Resurrected designer is leaving purchase decision for upcoming cult-classic remake entirely up to consumers. Blizzard Asks Fans to Make Their Own Purchase Decision for Diablo 2 Remake For months now, California based video game company Activision / Blizzard is facing a lawsuit for engaging in alleged abuse, discrimination and sexual harassment towards female employees by California state agency, which they have denied. In a few days, long-awaited Diablo 2 Remake is finally coming out and after being hit by an anti-discrimination lawsuit lately, Blizzard studio designer says consumers should make decision for whether to purchase D2: Resurrected at launch. RELATED: Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Could Reportedly Be Revived By next week, upcoming action role-playing game Diablo II: Resurrected will be released across all major platforms on September 23, 2021, which will be first game by Activision / Blizzard since their recent lawsuit by state agency of California. D2 Remake has be