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Blizzard's Diablo 4 Generates $150M From Microtransactions, Contributing To Over $1B In Sales
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 4:14pm | 356Blizzard’s Diablo 4 has reportedly generated $150 million from in-game microtransactions since its release in June 2023. The information comes from a now-deleted LinkedIn post by Harrison Froeschke, Blizzard's senior product manager. According to Eurogamer, in the post, Froeschke said:...
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Get Ready for Diablo 4 Season 5: PTR Highlights And Expansion Teasers
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 3:25pm | 312Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Blizzard has announced a second Public Test Realm (PTR) for Diablo 4, focusing on Season 5. This follows the first PTR in April, which previewed Season 4. The Season 5 PTR will be available from June 25 to July 2 for Battle.net PC players. Blizzard’s goal is to...
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Diablo 4 Season 4 Preview Available In New Public Test Realm: Here's How To Install It
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 5:17pm | 470Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Blizzard has just launched the first Public Test Realm (PTR) for Diablo 4, giving a select group of players the chance to get a sneak peek at what’s coming in Season 4. This PTR, announced in late March, runs from April 2 to April 9. It’s only...
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Diablo 4 Season 4 Delayed to Incorporate Player Feedback: Here's What To Expect
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:44pm | 303Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Blizzard Entertainment has announced a delay in the release of Diablo 4 Season 4, pushing it back to May 14, 2024, from the previously scheduled April 16 date. The delay was revealed during the Campfire Chat series, citing the need for more time to incorporate...
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Microsoft's Blizzard Teases Diablo IV Season 3 Launch Date
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 5:42pm | 309Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Blizzard Entertainment is set to launch Diablo IV Season 3 on Jan. 23, as indicated by an update on the game's login screen. Despite the absence of an official title, the changed banner on the login screen, previously stating "Season of Blood...
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Leaked Survey: Is Blizzard Contemplating A $100 Price Tag For Diablo IV's Vessel Of Hatred Expansion?
Friday, December 1, 2023 - 4:55pm | 389A leaked survey from Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Blizzard hinted at potential pricing strategies for the forthcoming Diablo IV expansion, Vessel of Hatred. Diablo IV initially garnered positive reviews upon its June release, but criticism surfaced regarding its grind-heavy endgame and...
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Steam's Autumn Sale: Diablo 4 Free Trial Live — Plus, Huge Discounts On Top Titles
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - 5:02pm | 624Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Blizzard Entertainment announced that Diablo 4, an action role-playing game, is temporarily free to play on Valve's Steam for a week. This offer allows Steam users to access the game until Nov. 28, experiencing gameplay up to level 20, equivalent to...
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Save Big On Black Friday: Microsoft's Xbox Series X Bundle With Diablo 4 And Game Of Your Choice
Monday, November 13, 2023 - 3:21pm | 444Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) has introduced a tempting early Black Friday deal for gaming enthusiasts. Priced between $490 to $500, the offer spotted by IGN includes an Xbox Series X bundle, featuring Diablo 4 and the choice of an additional game. This represents a notable discount from the...
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Diablo IV Expansion In 2024: Is There A New Class On The Horizon?
Monday, November 6, 2023 - 3:27pm | 319Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) has announced the first expansion for Diablo IV, titled "Vessel of Hatred," during Blizzcon 2023. This expansion is set to release in late 2024 and will introduce a new character class and a return to the jungle-covered region of Nahantu, first seen...
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Diablo 4 Faces Trading Shutdown Over Exploits: Blizzard's Warning
Monday, October 23, 2023 - 1:20pm | 398Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) has once again taken the step of disabling trading in Diablo 4 in response to a new item duplication exploit that players have been using. According to IGN, the announcement was made on the Blizzard forum by community manager filthierich, who reassured players...
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Diablo 4 Free Weekend For Xbox Gamers, No Game Pass Needed
Friday, October 20, 2023 - 2:10pm | 337Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Xbox players have a limited-time opportunity to delve into the action role-playing game Diablo 4 for free this weekend. This news, posted on Xbox Wire, allows all Xbox owners to experience the game until Oct. 22 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific, without the need for...
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Xbox's Gaming Empire Grows: The Most Iconic Franchises Under The Gaming Giant, Fans' Wish Lists For Revivals
Monday, October 16, 2023 - 5:46pm | 587Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Xbox completed its monumental acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI), securing control of some of the most iconic video game franchises in the industry's history. At the forefront of this acquisition is the widely popular Call of Duty...
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'Diablo 4' Breaks Battle.net Exclusivity, Set For Steam Release In October
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 3:33pm | 318'Diablo 4' is set to launch on Valve's Steam on Oct. 17, four months after its exclusive release on Activision Blizzard Inc's (NASDAQ: ATVI) Battle.net platform. Players on Steam will need to purchase the game and connect it to a Battle.net account for cross-platform play, the...
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Elon Musk To Stress Test X Livestream With Quirky Late-Night 'Diablo' Challenge: 'Please Keep Expectations Low'
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 11:21pm | 651Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to put X’s livestream scaling to the test tonight at 11 PM with a quirky “Diablo” challenge. What Happened: Musk, the visionary entrepreneur who reportedly bombarded X employees with constant demands during the initial days of the...
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Diablo 4's Annual Expansion Strategy: What Gamers Can Expect
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 2:02pm | 313Activision Blizzard Inc's (NASDAQ: ATVI) Diablo 4 is planning to introduce annual expansions, as indicated by comments from its chief developer, Rod Fergusson. "When you look at the launch of the game and this first season, we see that as building a foundation on which we can build...