Diablo 3 beta invites going out now
Fire up your inboxes, ladies and gentlemen. Blizzard Entertainment has begun distributing beta invites for Diablo 3 to select members of its community that opted in for the test.
READ MORE >Diablo 3 'Skill Calculator' lets you preview abilities
Blizzard has created a Skill Calculator to map out your abilities in Diablo 3. You can check the required level and share your build on social networks.
READ MORE >"I likely won't be playing HC, but just saw this Rune effect for Monk's Decoy ability. Sounds ..."
see all 17 commentsBlizzard planning six 'proven' releases by 2014
Blizzard is planning to release six "proven" products over the next three years: two StarCraft games, two WoW expansions, Diablo 3, and a Diablo expansion.
READ MORE >"i know the feeling.. Blizz WoW's me every day and yet im consistently depressed."
see all 75 commentsDiablo 3 online requirement to prevent hacks
Diablo 3 game director Jay Wilson talks about the hacks that led to an always-on requirement for Diablo 3, and shrugged off concerns that some players may not have an internet connection.
READ MORE >"This is stupid. What's next? Shacknews will follow suit and require online connection to post on ..."
see all 232 commentsDiablo 3 'Inferno' difficulty: abandon all hope
Did you casually run Hell Baal in Diablo II as if he were Normal Rakanishu? Blizzard has a new challenge for you in Diablo III: Inferno difficulty. Those who dare brave its horrors may find unique items not available anywhere else.
READ MORE >"I'm glad they're doing this for the players who obviously want it, but I'm so over this type of ..."
see all 100 commentsBlizzard 'surprised' by reaction to Diablo 3 online announcement
Diablo 3's always-on internet requirement has gotten some criticism from fans, but Blizzard's Robert Bridenbecker says he's "surprised" at the reaction given the clear direction of the industry.
READ MORE >"Cheating is only relevant in multiplayer, Amount of coop is part of multiplayer, Piracy will be ..."
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"yep. I just wish we'd get to test out runes and help fix the AH and fix the public game lobby. ..."
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