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Diablo 3 beta map

diablo 3 wizardFor those of us impatient enough (isn’t that everyone?), a Diablo III custom map has been released.

You need Warcraft III in order to play it and the map is still in beta. However, I’m really amazed at the graphics - the world editor is indeed powerful enough to change the game completely. It does look like Diablo III.

Download Diablo 3 beta map

P.S. Maybe it was my bad luck with skill selection as a Wizard but even the first wave of zombies proved insurmountable for me!
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Diablo III “Overthrown” Statue Pre-Orders Open

BlizzardJune 18th, 2009Diablo NewsRead More >No Comments


Battle.net 2.0 free at last

Blizzard interview Mike MorhaimeAccording to BlizzPlanet, Blizzard has not stated officially that Battle.net 2.0 is going to be free.

However, Blizzard is known for its vague comments when it comes to monetization:

Are there any plans to monetize Battle.net 2.0 service? Mike Morhaime limited to answer: “I’m not ready to talk about that today”. Mike Morhaime confirmed that Battle.net 2.0 will be free to those who buy StarCraft 2 retail.

Of course, you need to remember that Starcraft 2 is coming out not in one but in THREE retails boxes (for a total of around $100). So even one measly box gets you into Battle.net 2.0 for life? I’ll take it.

DiabloJune 11th, 2009Diablo NewsRead More >No Comments


Global Creative Writing Winners

BlizzardJune 5th, 2009Diablo NewsRead More >No Comments


Second Batch of BlizzCon Tickets Sold Out

BlizzardMay 30th, 2009Diablo NewsRead More >No Comments


BlizzCon Tickets on Sale May 30 at 10 a.m. PDT

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Bestiary Update: The Fallen Ones

BlizzardMay 22nd, 2009Diablo NewsRead More >No Comments


BlizzCon Tickets on Sale Tomorrow

BlizzardMay 15th, 2009Diablo NewsRead More >No Comments


Diablo 3 at Blizzcon 2009

blizzcon diablo 3Remember past Blizzcons when we wondered if that horn is Diablo’s? Or anything that looked like a clue that Diablo 3 will be announced?

Well, Diablo 3 takes center stage at this Blizzcon! The Barbarian is displayed prominently on the homepage (next to something green looking like a Starcraft II ghost).

OK, a few bullet points about Blizzcon 2009!

  • Tickets will go on sale worldwide on Saturday, May 16 for $125 each
  • Blizzcon 2009 will be held on August 21 and 22 in Anaheim, California
  • You get a unique WoW (non-combat) pet - Grunty the murloc marine
  • Global finals for the 2009 Warcraft III and WoW Arena will be held - finalists get top prize of $25,000 per player

If you’re not able to attend, there’s the poor man’s Blizzcon - live Directv coverage for just $39.95. You do the murloc marine pet, so if you need a green/blue blob around you at all times, make sure you give your hard-earned cash to Blizzard.

DiabloMay 15th, 2009Diablo NewsRead More >No Comments


StarCraft II Beta Test Opt-in

BlizzardMay 6th, 2009Diablo NewsRead More >No Comments