Tag Blizzard

John Barrymore April 25, 2024 2 minutes
Blizzard has shared development notes on the General and Affliction Talent Tree reworks in The War Within. Their goal is to make Malefic Rapture the primary spender for both single-target and multi-target situations, while also adding more adaptability and flexibility to the Affliction tree.
John Barrymore April 23, 2024 5 minutes
Blizzard is offering a 2-week sale on various game services in World of Warcraft, including character boosts, name changes, race changes, faction changes, and character transfers. Players can take advantage of discounts up to 33% off select game services until May 7th. Whether you want to level up quickly or switch factions, now is the perfect time to enhance your World of Warcraft experience.
John Barrymore April 23, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard announces free character transfers from PvP to PvE realms in Season of Discovery for US and EU players. The transfers will be available periodically throughout the week, allowing players to switch to a ruleset that better suits their preferences. Don't miss out on this limited-time event if you want to migrate your character!
John Barrymore April 22, 2024 3 minutes
The latest Patch Notes from Blizzard reveal that Seal Twisting will now be allowed in Season of Discovery, allowing Paladins to combine Seal of Martyrdom with other seals like Seal of Command. This controversial mechanic from The Burning Crusade has sparked discussions among the WoW Classic community. Share your thoughts on this change in the comments.
John Barrymore April 22, 2024 5 minutes
Blizzard is making class adjustments in Season of Discovery, including changes to Druid, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, and Shaman abilities. These adjustments aim to improve gameplay, increase damage output, and address player feedback. More adjustments for other classes are also planned for future updates.
John Barrymore April 19, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has announced upcoming changes to the Death Knight talent trees in The War Within Alpha. The goals include reducing resource flooding, improving build diversity, and exploring unique gameplay experiences for each spec. Changes will be made to abilities such as Breath of Sindragosa, Rune of Hysteria, and Festering Wounds.
John Barrymore April 18, 2024 10 minutes
Blizzard has released all the Druid class changes for The War Within Alpha, including updates to the class tree and several specialization trees. The changes aim to provide more customization options, reduce constraints on rotation, and increase the base power of certain abilities. Additionally, melee range talents are being reduced across the game to ensure a more consistent experience across classes.
John Barrymore April 18, 2024 4 minutes
The blog post discusses the updated Patch 10.2.7 PTR Patch Notes from Blizzard, which include various user interface and accessibility improvements for the Group Finder, dressing room previews, and Solo Shuffle scoreboards. These changes aim to enhance the experience of finding Mythic+ groups, provide more convenience in item previews, and display match results in scoreboards.
John Barrymore April 17, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has announced that Heroic Week will be returning in The War Within, after its removal sparked controversy among players. The decision to reintroduce the week-long period, in which Mythic raids and full loot pool of Mythic+ were unavailable, aims to address concerns about power differentials, class tuning, and the intense race to be world first.
John Barrymore April 17, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has announced the return of Heroic Week in The War Within, after its removal caused mixed reactions. This week-long period will allow players to gear up for Mythic raids and Mythic+ without arbitrary caps, but has also raised concerns about power differentials and lack of class tuning. Ultimately, the reintroduction of Heroic Week aims to provide a fair and balanced early access period for all players.
John Barrymore April 17, 2024 6 minutes
The blog post discusses the upcoming expansion, The War Within, for the popular game World of Warcraft. It provides details about the new zones, dungeons, features, and characters that players can expect to encounter in the expansion. Players can also sign up for the alpha test to be part of the development process.
John Barrymore April 17, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has released new products in the Blizzard Gear Store, including Alliance and Horde Signet Rings and a Mouse Mat for The War Within! Whether you're looking for something simple to wear during The War Within, or something a bit more flashy to express your faction pride, these new products have something for everyone.
John Barrymore April 15, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has removed the mention of additional character slots for the Timerunning: Pandaria event, indicating that the change may not happen. Players will need to delete a character if they are already at the 60 character limit in order to play the Remix: Mists of Pandaria game mode.
John Barrymore April 15, 2024 3 minutes
NetEase's partnership renewal with Blizzard for bringing back Blizzard games to China has garnered overwhelming response, with over two million players pre-registering, accounts being reactivated and recovered, and Blizzard China receiving over 1,000 resumes. These statistics demonstrate the immense popularity and enthusiasm for World of Warcraft in China, emphasizing the strong desire among players to return to their original accounts and servers. Additionally, the upcoming release of The War W
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard is opening Pandaria Remix PTR servers for testing this weekend, April 12 - 14. Players will have the opportunity to test all content, including heroic raids, quest zones, and the new Cloak of Infinite Potential. Don't miss out on this chance to provide feedback and experience the exciting new features in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 6 minutes
Blizzard has announced WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, a time-limited event allowing players to re-experience the Mists of Pandaria expansion at an accelerated rate from level 10 to 70. With new loot and customizable items, players can power up and take on tougher content while collecting transmogs and earning achievements.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post discusses NetEase's plans to support World of Warcraft and its restored playerbase in mainland China. The post highlights various initiatives, including e-sport events, anti-cheating measures, support for content creators, and the opportunity for players to earn missed rewards. It also mentions plans to collaborate with Blizzard artists in designing a new Bloodhowl statue that incorporates player messages.
John Barrymore April 10, 2024 3 minutes
NetEase and Blizzard Entertainment have announced a renewed partnership to bring beloved titles like World of Warcraft back to China. The agreement also includes a broader collaboration between Microsoft Gaming and NetEase, promising new gaming experiences across platforms and markets.
John Barrymore April 09, 2024 2 minutes
Blizzard has announced new account restrictions for Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft. New players will still be able to receive items and gold from friends, but they will no longer be able to trade or sell them. The change is aimed at combating Real Money Trade and improving the overall fairness of the game.
John Barrymore April 09, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has released a new set of hotfixes for Season of Discovery, addressing various issues and making adjustments to several game elements. These include fixes for specific quests, item changes, class tweaks, and adjustments to dungeon encounters. Take a look at the details of the latest updates.
John Barrymore April 09, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has introduced new Account Restrictions in Season of Discovery, preventing new accounts or those with recently added game time from trading with other players, using the auction house, or sending in-game mails until 30 days have passed. While initially intended for Season of Discovery realms, this restriction has been affecting players on Classic Era servers as well, prompting Blizzard to investigate and find a solution.
John Barrymore April 06, 2024 8 minutes
In this blog post, Sinzhu provides an early review of the Shado-Pan Monk Hero Talents coming in the next World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within. They examine the talents, discuss how they fit into the playstyle of a Brewmaster Monk, and highlight any issues or concerns with the talent tree. The post also emphasizes the challenge of balancing the talents for both single-target and AoE scenarios.
John Barrymore April 05, 2024 2 minutes
In this blog post, players' concerns about the rewards from the new Tormented Echoes Bosses in Diablo 4 Patch 1.4.0 are addressed. The post covers the disparity in rewards between normal and Tormented bosses, as well as Blizzard's response to the issue and the possibility of upcoming changes.
John Barrymore April 05, 2024 7 minutes
Blizzard may be making adjustments to the Sunken Temple raid in WoW Classic, as it has proven to be one of the most challenging raids to clear. Guilds are utilizing mage-focused compositions to speed up their progression, and world first rankings are still being contested. From Atal'alrion to the Shade of Eranikus, this blog post provides an overview of each boss encounter and the strategies used by top guilds to secure kills.
John Barrymore April 04, 2024 6 minutes
This blog post provides an early review of the Conduit of the Celestials Monk Hero Talents in the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within. The post explores the different talents and their impact on gameplay, as well as the theming and fantasy behind the abilities. The author discusses the flexibility of the talents and how they cater to different playstyles.
John Barrymore April 02, 2024 5 minutes
The blog post discusses the upcoming Phase 3 patch notes for Blizzard's Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft Classic. It covers details about the new raid, Temple of Atal'Hakkar, as well as class changes and new content like Nightmare Incursions and additional runes. It also mentions changes to professions, quests, dungeon loot, PvP Honor system, and the introduction of dual talent specialization.
John Barrymore March 29, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, our Unholy Death Knight guide writer provides an early review of the Rider of the Apocalypse Death Knight Hero Talents in the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft. The post highlights the thematic gameplay offered by the talents but also addresses some major issues with the core Unholy toolkit. It also discusses the rotational impacts and provides final thoughts on the talent tree.
John Barrymore March 28, 2024 3 minutes
In this blog post, Guiltyas provides an early review of the Druid of the Claw Hero Talents in Blizzard's new Hero Talent Trees system coming with The War Within expansion. The Feral Druid Hero Talents show potential for a combined Feral and Guardian spec, although further changes may be needed for optimal performance. The post also discusses the thematic elements, gameplay implications, and personal insights from the author.
John Barrymore March 27, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard provides clarification on Phase 3 of Season of Discovery in World of Warcraft Classic, addressing concerns about Phase announcement communication, class tuning, skill conflicts with Rune abilities, PvP currencies, and class racials. Players can expect more information on these topics and updates from Blizzard in the near future.
John Barrymore March 27, 2024 20 minutes
This blog post provides an early review of the Aldrachi Reaver Demon Hunter Hero Talents in the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within. The post breaks down the talents and their interactions, discussing potential synergies and gameplay implications. The author emphasizes the focus on physical combat and highlights some concerns with the design of the Hero Talent tree for Vengeance Demon Hunters.
John Barrymore March 26, 2024 7 minutes
In this blog post, Theun provides an early review of the Farseer Shaman Hero Talents in the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within. Theun discusses the lack of ties to existing ancestral spells and offers insights on the gameplay, strengths, weaknesses, and overall theme of the Farseer Shaman Hero Talents.
John Barrymore March 23, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has revealed a sneak peek at the new Hero Talent Trees coming with The War Within expansion for World of Warcraft. This blog post provides an early review of the Deathbringer Death Knight Hero Talents, discussing the abilities and gameplay mechanics of the tree. The post also highlights the benefits and potential concerns with the new talent system.
John Barrymore March 23, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post provides a summary of the new Uniques and Unique item changes coming in Patch 1.4.0 with Season 4 of Diablo 4. It discusses the addition of 11 new Unique items, including an Uber Unique, as well as changes to existing Uniques. The post also highlights the changes to the Blizzard spell Azurewrath, which is now usable on all classes.
John Barrymore March 21, 2024 5 minutes
This blog post provides an early review of the Herald of the Sun Paladin Hero Talents, which are part of the new Hero Talent Trees introduced in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. The post discusses how these talents enhance the Holy Paladin's base toolkit without overwhelming the player with additional abilities, and highlights potential issues and questions regarding balance and functionality.
John Barrymore March 17, 2024 5 minutes
In this blog post, the author provides an early review of the Wildstalker Druid Hero Talents in the upcoming expansion, The War Within. Despite being relatively inoffensive, the author finds that the talents fail to deliver nuanced gameplay or core themes inherent to Feral and Restoration. The author also discusses their expectations, what they could have gotten, and their overall disappointment with the revealed talents.