Tag Blizzcon

John Barrymore April 25, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has announced that they will not be holding BlizzCon in 2024, but instead will be hosting global in-person events to celebrate Warcraft's 30th anniversary. They have exciting plans for other industry trade shows and conventions, as well as live-streamed events to keep the community engaged.
John Barrymore December 02, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post summarizes a variety of interviews conducted during BlizzCon with the Diablo 4 staff and various content creators. The interviews cover topics such as item affixes, item modification, loadouts, itemization, and future plans for the game. Multiple game news outlets participated in the interviews, providing a comprehensive overview of the discussions.
John Barrymore November 28, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post summarizes the Diablo 4 interviews that took place at BlizzCon, featuring insights from the game's staff and content creators. The post provides a condensed version of the interviews conducted by various game news outlets, covering topics such as development challenges, the class lineup, paid expansions, unique glyphs, and upcoming events in the game.
John Barrymore November 27, 2023 4 minutes
Summary: This blog post summarizes interviews with the Diablo staff and content creators from BlizzCon, focusing on Diablo 4. The interviews cover topics such as Nightmare Dungeons, incentivizing running through the campaign, expanding PvP, tradable boss materials, balancing Hardcore mode, social features, the Midwinter Blight holiday event, and reaching Level 100 in Diablo 4.
John Barrymore November 26, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post provides summarized interviews with the Diablo staff and content creators conducted at BlizzCon. It covers various topics such as upcoming features, development decisions, and future expansions in Diablo 4. Find out what the developers have to say about classes, regions, loot filters, PvP, and more.
John Barrymore November 23, 2023 4 minutes
BlizzCon provided a wealth of information on Diablo 4, including interviews with the game's staff and content creators. In this blog post summary, we cover key points discussed by ActuallyArcane and Wudijo. Topics include the developers' focus on scale and storytelling, the introduction of new characters, plans for future updates, and more.
John Barrymore November 23, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post summarizes the Diablo 4 interviews conducted at BlizzCon, featuring content creators Rhykker and MacroBioBoi. The interviews cover various topics such as upcoming features, game balance, future expansions, the new class Vessel of Hatred, and the handling of minions in the game. If you missed the interviews, this post provides a convenient summary of the key points.
John Barrymore November 12, 2023 14 minutes
This blog post discusses the recent announcements from Blizzcon regarding gold making in World of Warcraft. It covers topics such as professions, early access to the expansion, gold making in patch 10.2, and the impact of the region wide auction house. It also includes personal experiences and thoughts on the changing landscape of gold farming.
John Barrymore November 12, 2023 3 minutes
In this blog post, the author interviews voice actor Andrew Russell, known for his role as Kalecgos in World of Warcraft. Andrew discusses his career, his love for gaming, and his experience working on Blizzard games. He also shares his passion for playing Kalecgos and his excitement for future expansions.
John Barrymore November 10, 2023 5 minutes
Blizzard hosted a Post BlizzCon Developer Q&A session discussing Cataclysm Classic and Season of Discovery. The Q&A covered various topics such as guild perks, loot roll windows, leveling speed, raids, and the possibility of new content. Blizzard also shared their thoughts on gold buying, realm adjustments, balancing player power, racial skills, and the future of seasonal realms.
John Barrymore November 09, 2023 6 minutes
In a recent interview, World of Warcraft Production Director Michael Bybee and Senior Game Designer Sean McCann revealed exciting details about the upcoming Dragonflight and The War Within expansions. The blog post breaks down the eight-week content cycle for Dragonflight, the return of the Renown system in The War Within, the introduction of dynamic flying, the new Earthen allied race, outdoor content and delves, and improvements to professions like Archaeology. Players can look forward to a we
John Barrymore November 06, 2023 4 minutes
Discover the highlights of BlizzCon 2023, including the exciting reveals for World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery, new rune engraving system, 10-man raid dungeons, and the announcement of Cataclysm Classic. Get all the details and exclusive interviews in one convenient roundup by Wowhead.
John Barrymore November 06, 2023 2 minutes
This week in WoW, Blizzard shares the latest news and upcoming events, including new public events, building renown with the Dream Wardens, and a new raid. Join the Special BlizzCon 2023 Q&A for World of Warcraft and WoW Classic. Stay updated on all the happenings in the official World of Warcraft news site.
John Barrymore November 06, 2023 4 minutes
In the blog post, the author provides a detailed summary of the fifth chapter of the Patch 10.2 campaign, A Dream of Fields and Fire, which was experienced during BlizzCon 2023. The chapter involves defending the Wellspring of Life against Fyrakk and the Druids of the Flame, with Alexstrasza and other characters joining the fight. The climax features a final battle with the leader of the Druids of the Flame, leading to a quest to enter the Amirdrassil raid and defeat Fyrakk.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 5 minutes
Read about the exciting new features coming to World of Warcraft in the War Within expansion, including the introduction of delves, a new outdoor endgame content system that offers exploration, mysteries, and treasure. Additionally, learn about the convenience-focused Warbands system, the customizable flying machine mounts, and the revamped hero talents.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 1 minute
The blog post explores the major changes announced for the Great Vault in World of Warcraft's upcoming expansion, The War Within. The PvP reward row has been replaced with a World content row, providing players with more agency and reducing RNG in PvP gearing. Additionally, the post discusses how PvP players will receive additional conquest points.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 2 minutes
Discover the exciting new 10.2 in-game cutscenes featuring Fyrakk and Smolderon, complete with thrilling spoilers! Immerse yourself in the build-up to Fyrakk's epic boss encounter in the Amirdrassil raid, where players will face the ultimate challenge. Get ready for intense cinematics and an unforgettable adventure!
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 4 minutes
The blog post discusses an interview with the design team of the popular game World of Warcraft, revealing that the three-part expansion called Worldsoul Saga will conclude by 2030. The team aims to release the expansions at a faster pace than before, with each expansion offering unique activities and zones while still maintaining a cohesive story. The upcoming expansion, The War Within, is set to release soon, marking a slightly faster release cadence compared to previous expansions.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 3 minutes
Wowhead's exclusive interview with Senior Narrative Director Anne Stickley and Associate Game Director Tina Wang at BlizzCon 2023 revealed exciting details about the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within. The interview covered topics such as the introduction of the Arathi humans, the significance of the sword in the expansion, and the addition of hero talents and warbands. Players can expect a deep dive into the lore, engaging endgame content, and customization options in this exp
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 2 minutes
Blizzard has released two World of Warcraft-themed shirts, including the popular What Sword? design, on the Blizzard Gear Store. The War Within Key Art shirt features updated models of Thrall, Alleria, and Anduin, while the What Sword? design has become a community meme. A portion of sales will support Wowhead's site operations.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 6 minutes
Blizzard's recap of the BlizzCon 2023 Deep Dive panel for World of Warcraft covers new features such as Delves, Warbands, Hero Talents, the Earthen allied race, dynamic flight, PvP updates, and more. The expansion, The War Within, aims to build on the game's foundations and cater to different playstyles while offering replayability and depth.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 2 minutes
The blog post provides a summary of a recent group interview with Morgan Day at BlizzCon, discussing various aspects of the upcoming Warcraft expansion, including warbands, support specs, and open world gearing. Some highlights include the introduction of a new item type called Warbound, the sharing of gold and currencies across warbands, and the return of the upgrade system.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post discusses some of the highlights from the WoW: Deep Dive panel at BlizzCon 2023. It covers the introduction of a new endgame content system called Delves, account-wide progression and convenience features called Warbands, a new hero talent system, the introduction of the Earthen allied race, and updates to dragonriding and PvP.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 3 minutes
The blog post discusses the upcoming conclusion of the Worldsoul Saga in World of Warcraft by 2030. It highlights the effort to differentiate each of the three expansions within the saga while maintaining a cohesive story. The post also mentions the release of the War Within expansion and its features, such as new zones, dungeons, and raids.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard is hosting a charity auction during BlizzCon 2023, giving fans the opportunity to bid on signed artwork and other collectibles. All proceeds will go to Direct Relief, an organization that provides healthcare resources to underserved areas around the world. Check out the auction page to see all the amazing items up for grabs!
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 5 minutes
Read Wowhead's exclusive interview with Senior Narrative Director Anne Stickley and Associate Game Director Tina Wang from BlizzCon 2023. They discuss The War Within expansion, the introduction of Heroic Talents, and the addition of open world endgame Delve content. Discover the lore behind the Arathi humans and their role in the expansion, as well as other exciting updates coming to World of Warcraft.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 6 minutes
Blizzard recaps the BlizzCon 2023 Deep Dive panel for World of Warcraft, highlighting new features such as Delves, Warbands, Hero Talents, the Earthen allied race, dynamic flight, and PvP updates. The blog also discusses the philosophy of utilizing evergreen content to improve the game with each new addition.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 3 minutes
In a recent interview at BlizzCon 2023, it was revealed that the Worldsoul Saga, a three-expansion series in World of Warcraft, will conclude before 2030. The development teams have been restructured to ensure a faster release cadence and each expansion will have unique activities and zones, while still progressing the overarching story. The upcoming expansion, The War Within, is set to release before the end of next year.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 5 minutes
Read our exclusive transcript of the BlizzCon 2023 interview with Senior Narrative Director Anne Stickley and Associate Game Director Tina Wang as they discuss The War Within expansion for World of Warcraft. They delve into the lore and history of the Arathi humans, the role of the mysterious sword, Anduin's character development, and exciting new features like hero talents and outdoor endgame content called Delves.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 4 minutes
BlizzCon 2023 brought exciting updates for World of Warcraft players. In an exclusive interview with Senior Narrative Director Anne Stickley and Associate Game Director Tina Wang, details about the upcoming expansion The War Within were revealed, including the introduction of the Arathi humans, the role of the mysterious sword, and the addition of Heroic Talents and Warbands for enhanced gameplay. Read on to learn more about what's in store for WoW players.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard is hosting a charity auction as part of BlizzCon 2023, where fans can bid on signed artwork and other collectibles. The proceeds will go to Direct Relief, a charity that provides healthcare supplies to areas in need. Various unique items are up for auction, including a prototype sculpture commemorating the first 1,000 players to reach level 100 in Hardcore mode of Diablo 4.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 4 minutes
BlizzCon 2023 Interview with Anne Stickley & Tina Wang: Read the full transcript of Wowhead's exclusive interview with Senior Narrative Director Anne Stickley and Associate Game Director Tina Wang as they discuss The War Within expansion, open-world endgame Delve content, Heroic Talent philosophies, and more exciting features coming to World of Warcraft.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard is hosting a charity auction for BlizzCon, featuring signed artwork and other collectibles. The proceeds will go to Direct Relief, providing healthcare facilities in resource-poor areas. Check out the unique items up for bidding and let us know which ones you'd love to add to your gamer cave!
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 22 minutes
Wowhead sits down for an exclusive interview with Senior Narrative Director Anne Stickley and Associate Game Director Tina Wang at BlizzCon 2023. The interview covers exciting details about The War Within expansion, including the introduction of the Arathi humans, the role of the Holy Flame, the significance of the sword, and the addition of new features like Delve content and Heroic Talents.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard is hosting a charity auction during BlizzCon, allowing fans to bid on signed artwork and unique items. The proceeds will go to Direct Relief, providing healthcare facilities around the world with medicines and supplies. Check out the various items available and let us know which ones you're interested in for your gamer cave, home, or office!
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 6 minutes
This blog post explores the new Runes revealed at Blizzcon 2023 for the Season of Discovery in WoW Classic. These Runes will enhance and augment each class in unique ways, providing new abilities and bonuses to gameplay. Find out all the details and how they can enhance your class in this comprehensive list of the new Runes.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 6 minutes
This blog post delves into the highlights of the WoW: Deep Dive panel at BlizzCon 2023. It focuses on the introduction of Delves, a new outdoor endgame content system, and Warbands, an account-wide progression and convenience system. The post also touches on other updates and additions coming in the War Within expansion.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard has previewed the Warbands feature, a massive Quality of Life update coming to World of Warcraft. The update will include an account-wide bank, reagent bank, multiple bank tabs, and the ability to send items between characters. Additionally, there will be new features like reputation improvements, transmog updates, flight paths, achievements, and more.
John Barrymore November 05, 2023 4 minutes
BlizzCon 2023 revealed exciting updates for World of Warcraft's upcoming expansion, The War Within. The blog post covers the introduction of Delves, quick adventures with solo or group gameplay, as well as Warbands, a system that promotes alt-friendly gameplay. Other features include dynamic flight, a new battleground, interface updates, and cross-realm guilds.