Heroes of the Storm preview: storming the MOBA gates
Heroes of the Storm has a tall task ahead of it, as it tries to firmly plant its foot in a MOBA space ruled by Dota 2 and League of Legends. We went hands-on with the game at Blizzcon to find out how well it's faring so far.
READ MORE >Blizzard could add dormant franchise characters to Heroes of the Storm
Heroes of the Storm will begin with 18 characters from the World of Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo franchises, but with Blizzard's history dating back over 20 years, the studio is hinting that characters from long-dormant franchises could enter the fray, as well.
READ MORE >"Absolutely not, and I'll thank you for not correcting me in the future. Hank Mancini or bust, ..."
see all 19 commentsHow Heroes of the Storm aims to attract MOBA beginners
There's a high barrier of entry to games like Dota 2 and League of Legends, so how does Blizzard's Heroes of the Storm hope to court newcomers to the MOBA genre?
READ MORE >"He's wrong about one thing - there will be a competitive scene built around it, if only because ..."
see all 44 commentsDiablo 3: Reaper of Souls PS4 preview: the next crusade
Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls was on display for the PS4, so we decided to grab a DualShock 4 and take a ride with the game's newest character, the Crusader.
READ MORE >"Buying this day 1 because it was confirmed this will support remote play with the Vita!"
see all 7 commentsHearthstone's final version will feature cross-platform play
Hearthstone's mobile versions won't feature a beta, like its PC counterpart, however once all versions are final and released, they'll all be able to play against each other.
READ MORE >"I think it's pretty even now that they've nerfed a couple of the problem combo cards. I don't ..."
see all 22 commentsHow garrisons introduce offline progression to World of Warcraft
Garrisons introduce player housing to World of Warcraft, while also introducing the idea of offline progression.
READ MORE >How maps evolved into battlegrounds in Heroes of the Storm
Heroes of the Storm has come a long way since it was first conceived as a Starcraft 2 mod. One way in which the game has progressed is through the re-imagined maps, now called battlegrounds.
READ MORE >"I'm getting a strong Super Smash Bros. vibe from this game. Glad to see Blizzard getting back ..."
see all 2 commentsDiablo 3: The Ultimate Evil Edition on PS4 includes Reaper of Souls expansion
Players hoping to pick up the PS4 edition of Diablo 3 won't have to worry about falling behind in the story too much. Titled "The Ultimate Evil Edition," the next-gen console version of Blizzard's dungeon crawler will come with the base game, as well as the Reaper of Souls e...
READ MORE >"I've held out on D3 for a long time now (mostly due to cost). Let's hope this, "The Ultimate ..."
see all 9 commentsWorld of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor announced, allows for instant level 90 upgrade
Yet another World of Warcraft expansion has been revealed. Warlords of Draenor "sends players to the savage world of Draenor, home of the mighty...
READ MORE >"Plus that new orc model looks good.. hmmmmmm my willpower is failing haha!"
see all 35 commentsHeroes of the Storm (formerly Blizzard DOTA) beta opens
You can now join the beta for the game formerly known as Blizzard DOTA. Heroes of the Storm will have you playing as various heroes from Blizzard's...
READ MORE >"between the already bad Wow crowd and the notoriously bad DOTA crowds, I am sure this will be a ..."
see all 20 commentsHearthstone open beta starts next month, iOS and Android version also planned
If you're still looking for beta keys for Blizzard's Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, you won't have to look for much longer. This year's Blizzcon opened with chief creative officer Rob Pardo announcing that the game would enter open beta next month.
READ MORE >"iPad is shortly after desktop release, iPhone and Android is later next year"
see all 9 commentsBlizzard DOTA becomes Heroes of the Storm
The game formerly known as Blizzard DOTA and Blizzard All-Stars has yet another new name: Heroes of the Storm.
READ MORE >"It's official heroes of the Storm will have three characters at launch. A joke obviously, ..."
see all 26 commentsBlizzCon 2013 'Virtual Ticket' goes on sale for $40
Tickets to BlizzCon 2013 are sold out. But, thanks to the magic of the Internet, you'll be able to partake in the festivities from the comfort of your keyboard. And isn't that what being a Blizzard fan is all about?
READ MORE >"Awesome! I wish it should include the Diablo 3 expansion pack for rare item in games."
see all 32 commentsPSA: BlizzCon tickets go on sale today
Now's the time to make sure you have room on your credit card, because the first batch of tickets for this year's BlizzCon goes on sale tomorrow evening at $175 a pop. Of course, if you need more time to clear that balance, another group of tickets will go on sale on April 2...
READ MORE >BlizzCon tickets go on sale April 24 in two batches
BlizzCon, Blizzard's annual showcase for its games, is coming to Anaheim, California, on November 8, with tickets going on sale in two batches beginning April 24. They aren't cheap, though, going for $175 a pop for the two-day event.
READ MORE >"I went in 2008, 2009, and 2010 and 2008 was the best on in terms of having so many people from ..."
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"Heroes of the Storm was a blast to play. I can't wait for the beta."
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