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'Diablo III' Hidden World Sticks it to the Critics

Mon May 21, 2012 at 11:30 AM ET
Tags: Diablo III, PC (all tags)

Spoiler Alert: This post contains information of one of the game's big secrets.

Easter eggs in Blizzard Games are a standard, and 'Diablo III' is no exception. The game's secret world has been discovered and it shows the sense of humor that Blizzard has about its products and its fans.

When 'Diablo III' was first shown, there was a bit of an uprising from some very outspoken fans regarding the look of the game. A rainbow in particular sparked the ire of these fans, causing countless threads online about the "toned down" and "whimsical" design.

Blizzard initially responded with an overly cutesy 'Diablo III' shirt, but the secret level placed in the game takes things even further. Titled Whimseyville, the area is full of rainbows, happy clouds, ponies and more.

Source: Joystiq

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'Diablo III' Hidden World Sticks it to the Critics

Mon May 21, 2012 at 11:30 AM ET
Tags: Diablo III, PC (all tags)

Spoiler Alert: This post contains information of one of the game's big secrets.

Easter eggs in Blizzard Games are a standard, and 'Diablo III' is no exception. The game's secret world has been discovered and it shows the sense of humor that Blizzard has about its products and its fans.

When 'Diablo III' was first shown, there was a bit of an uprising from some very outspoken fans regarding the look of the game. A rainbow in particular sparked the ire of these fans, causing countless threads online about the "toned down" and "whimsical" design.

Blizzard initially responded with an overly cutesy 'Diablo III' shirt, but the secret level placed in the game takes things even further. Titled Whimseyville, the area is full of rainbows, happy clouds, ponies and more.

Source: Joystiq

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Blizzard Delays the Real Money 'Diablo III' Auction House

Thu May 17, 2012 at 12:30 PM ET
Tags: Diablo III, Diablo, Blizzard (all tags)

The company says that it has no plans to open the auction house for business until all other issues are resolved.

'Diablo III,' like practically all games with an online component, has been off to a rocky start. The game has been plagued with errors and server issues and some that purchased the game haven't even had a chance to play yet. Not a great way to kick things off.

Blizzard has apologized for the issues and is currently working to make sure nothing of the sort happens again, but they've also announced that the grand experiment of a real money auction house is going to be put on hold. The original launch date was May 22nd – at the time of this writing, Blizzard has not announced a new one.

Source: Shack News

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Blizzard Delays the Real Money 'Diablo III' Auction House

Thu May 17, 2012 at 12:30 PM ET
Tags: Diablo III, Diablo, Blizzard (all tags)

The company says that it has no plans to open the auction house for business until all other issues are resolved.

'Diablo III,' like practically all games with an online component, has been off to a rocky start. The game has been plagued with errors and server issues and some that purchased the game haven't even had a chance to play yet. Not a great way to kick things off.

Blizzard has apologized for the issues and is currently working to make sure nothing of the sort happens again, but they've also announced that the grand experiment of a real money auction house is going to be put on hold. The original launch date was May 22nd – at the time of this writing, Blizzard has not announced a new one.

Source: Shack News

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'Diablo III Starter Edition' Free Trial Will Be Available Next Month

Tue May 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: Diablo III (all tags)

If you know someone who picked up the game, you can get access now thanks to the included Guest Pass.

The day is finally upon us and 'Diablo III' is now available in stores and playable on the PCs of those that already pre-downloaded and pre-installed.

If you're one of those folks that wants to check out the game before you buy it, you'll have the opportunity to do so in about a month, when the Starter Edition version of 'Diablo III' becomes available to everyone. Currently you can only get access to the Starter Edition using a Guest Pass, included in retail copies of the game.

The Starter Edition will allow you to reach a maximum level of 13 and play up to the Skeleton King in the game's first act.

Source: Joystiq

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'Diablo III Starter Edition' Free Trial Will Be Available Next Month

Tue May 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: Diablo III (all tags)

If you know someone who picked up the game, you can get access now thanks to the included Guest Pass.

The day is finally upon us and 'Diablo III' is now available in stores and playable on the PCs of those that already pre-downloaded and pre-installed.

If you're one of those folks that wants to check out the game before you buy it, you'll have the opportunity to do so in about a month, when the Starter Edition version of 'Diablo III' becomes available to everyone. Currently you can only get access to the Starter Edition using a Guest Pass, included in retail copies of the game.

The Starter Edition will allow you to reach a maximum level of 13 and play up to the Skeleton King in the game's first act.

Source: Joystiq

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'Diablo III' Beta Open to All This Weekend

Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: Diablo, Diablo III, Blizzard, Betas (all tags)

If you've got a Battle.net account, you get to play during stress test weekend.

Dying for some early access to one of the biggest games of 2012? This is your weekend. Blizzard is having a 'Diablo III' stress test weekend and is inviting anyone who wants to play to download the client and join in the fun.

There are a few restrictions for the new crop of beta testers, but nothing that should cause too much of an issue. You won't get special access to beta test forums, you'll be restricted in the in-game auction house and you won't be able to level past 13. With all the new classes to try out, you'll still have plenty to do.

Of course, keep in mind that this is intended as a stress test. That means you're going to be dealing with queues, server problems, lag, and all the other stuff that comes with a game that too many people are playing at once.

Source: GameSpot

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'Diablo III' Beta Open to All This Weekend

Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: Diablo, Diablo III, Blizzard, Betas (all tags)

If you've got a Battle.net account, you get to play during stress test weekend.

Dying for some early access to one of the biggest games of 2012? This is your weekend. Blizzard is having a 'Diablo III' stress test weekend and is inviting anyone who wants to play to download the client and join in the fun.

There are a few restrictions for the new crop of beta testers, but nothing that should cause too much of an issue. You won't get special access to beta test forums, you'll be restricted in the in-game auction house and you won't be able to level past 13. With all the new classes to try out, you'll still have plenty to do.

Of course, keep in mind that this is intended as a stress test. That means you're going to be dealing with queues, server problems, lag, and all the other stuff that comes with a game that too many people are playing at once.

Source: GameSpot

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Blizzard is Sending Out 275,000 More 'Diablo III' Beta Invites

Fri Apr 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM ET
Tags: Diablo III, Beta Tests, Blizzard, Diablo (all tags)

The game is only a month away from release and it's time to really ramp up the tests and hammer everything out.

'Diablo III' is one of the most hotly anticipated games of the year, and a title that folks have been looking forward to for years. It's finally going to release next month – May 15th – but over a quarter million players will be getting their hands on it early.

Blizzard has announced that it's just begun sending out beta invites to a total of 275,000 testers, which will almost certainly result in a good chunk of people shutting themselves in over the weekend instead of going out. We don't blame them.

Two things to keep in mind during this invite phase. First and foremost, don't click anything in a beta invite email. If it's legit, the information will appear in your Battle.net account so log in there to download the client. Scammers will be out in droves. The second is that part of the reason for this test is to make sure the queue system works and stress test the servers, so don't be surprised if you can't get in right away.

Source: GameSpot

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Blizzard is Sending Out 275,000 More 'Diablo III' Beta Invites

Fri Apr 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM ET
Tags: Diablo III, Beta Tests, Blizzard, Diablo (all tags)

The game is only a month away from release and it's time to really ramp up the tests and hammer everything out.

'Diablo III' is one of the most hotly anticipated games of the year, and a title that folks have been looking forward to for years. It's finally going to release next month – May 15th – but over a quarter million players will be getting their hands on it early.

Blizzard has announced that it's just begun sending out beta invites to a total of 275,000 testers, which will almost certainly result in a good chunk of people shutting themselves in over the weekend instead of going out. We don't blame them.

Two things to keep in mind during this invite phase. First and foremost, don't click anything in a beta invite email. If it's legit, the information will appear in your Battle.net account so log in there to download the client. Scammers will be out in droves. The second is that part of the reason for this test is to make sure the queue system works and stress test the servers, so don't be surprised if you can't get in right away.

Source: GameSpot

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