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Diablo 3 Gets PS3 Multiplayer Gameplay Video

Blizzard and Sony have just released the first multiplayer video of Diablo 3 running on the PlayStation 3 console, showing off both the online and offline cooperative modes. Diablo 3 was released last year on the PC and Mac platforms, with Blizzard promising that it was still exploring the possibility of bringing th...

12 June 2013
03:01 GMT

Diablo 3 Confirmed for Xbox 360 and Xbox One by Retailer

Diablo 3, the action role-playing game from Blizzard, will appear not just on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 consoles, but also on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, at least according to a listing from a Dutch retailer.Diablo III delivered a great dungeon crawling experience last year when it came out for PC and Mac, a...

25 May 2013
10:29 GMT

Diablo 3 Gets 33% Discount Until May 21

In honor of Diablo 3's one-year anniversary, developer Blizzard has just implemented a special price cut for the game, slashing its regular tag by 33% to just $39.99/€39.99. Diablo 3 came out on May 15, 2012 for the PC and Mac platforms and, since then, Blizzard has released a variety of updates for the ro...

16 May 2013
05:43 GMT

Diablo 3 1-Year Anniversary Celebrated with Buffs to Magic Find and Experience Gain

Blizzard has just celebrated one year since it released Diablo 3 on the PC and Mac platforms.In order to celebrate the game's anniversary,  active players receive free buffs that improve their rate of finding magic items, as well as their experience gain. Diablo 3 came out on May 15, 2012, on the PC and Ma...

16 May 2013
04:18 GMT

Download Now Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.8a for Bigger Auction House Gold Stack Size and Bug Fixes

Blizzard has just rolled out a brand new update for Diablo 3 on the PC and Mac platforms, taking it to version 1.0.8a and fixing a few different bugs. The patch also increases the stack size of gold in the real-money auction house to 10 million, after it was decreased during the controversial glitch last week. Diab...

16 May 2013
03:00 GMT

Diablo 3 Servers Won't Be Rolled Back After Auction House Gold Duping Exploit

Blizzard has confirmed that it won't issue a rollback for Diablo 3's North American servers, even if the gold duping exploit that affected the game's Auction House has caused a lot of damage to the economy. Diablo 3 received patch 1.0.8 early yesterday but, right after the update hit the game's A...

9 May 2013
05:04 GMT

Diablo 3 Gold Duping Exploit Forces Blizzard to Take Auction Houses Offline

Diablo 3 has been hit by a major exploit after the release of patch 1.0.8, which allows those using the online Auction Houses, either the in-game gold or the real-money one, to duplicate the amount of gold they have. As a result, Blizzard has taken the auction houses offline until it finds a fix. Diablo III may ha...

8 May 2013
03:12 GMT

Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.8 Is Live, Changes All Aspects of the Game

The development team at Blizzard officially announces that the much-awaited patch 1.0.8 for Diablo 3 is now live on North American servers and will soon be delivered for those playing in Europe and in Asia. The team states, "Additionally, if your home region is the Americas, you will be unable to log into Europe or ...

7 May 2013
17:11 GMT

Diablo 3 Now Available for Pre-Order on PS3, Comes with Bonus Gear

Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that Diablo 3 can now be pre-ordered for the PlayStation 3 platform and that everyone who gets the game ahead of its release will receive a bonus item in-game. The bonus is in the form of the Infernal Helm, which grants extra XP to characters who wear it. Diablo 3 came out almos...

30 April 2013
08:39 GMT

Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.8 Brings Changes to Stats for Class-Specific Items

The upcoming update 1.0.8 for Diablo 3 will bring a few changes to the statistics of class-specific items, including arrow quivers for Demon Hunters or wands for Wizards, so that their stats will actually benefit that specific class and not another one that can't even use the item. Diablo 3 is getting ready to ...

12 April 2013
03:02 GMT

Blizzard Wants Fans to Choose Their Favorite Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.8 Feature

Diablo 3 has just received patch 1.0.8 on the Public Test Realm earlier this week and now Blizzard wants to hear from fans about their favorite features included in the new update, from the changes to the cooperative multiplayer, to the improvements made to the interface and items. Diablo III was released almost a y...

11 April 2013
13:21 GMT

Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.8 Now Available on Public Test Realm, Gets Full Changelog

After lots of discussions concerning the various improvements included in patch 1.0.8 for Diablo 3, Blizzard has rolled out the patch onto the game's Public Test Realm (PTR). Thus, it allows all players to try out the new update and share feedback concerning its changes, its improvements, and any potential iss...

9 April 2013
04:42 GMT

Many Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.8 Co-Op Changes Detailed by Blizzard

After releasing a few details about the upcoming update 1.0.8 for Diablo 3, like how it's going to improve co-op farming, Blizzard has now posted a lengthy list of major changes coming to the role-playing dungeon crawler through the future patch, from bonuses to XP, Magic Find or Gold Find when playing with othe...

3 April 2013
09:27 GMT

Diablo 3's Auction House Have Hurt the Game, Dev Says

Former Diablo 3 Game Director Jay Wilson has made a pretty surprising statement at GDC 2013, saying that the auction house in Diablo 3 has actually hurt the game and that Blizzard would eliminate the system if it could. One of Diablo 3's most controversial features is the auction house, which allows players to ...

29 March 2013
05:09 GMT

Diablo 3 on PS3 Won't Have Real Money Auction House, Won't Require Internet Connection

Blizzard has confirmed some of the features that will be included in Diablo 3 for the PlayStation 3, as well some of the restrictions that won't be present in the role-playing dungeon crawler. Diablo 3 came out on the PC and Mac last year and, back in February, it was confirmed for the PlayStation 3 and PlaySta...

25 March 2013
04:34 GMT

Diablo 3 Could Also Appear on Xbox 360 or Xbox 720, Blizzard Hints

Blizzard has talked about Diablo 3 on consoles and said that, while the game has been confirmed for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 devices, it won't be exclusive to those consoles, hinting that Xbox 360 and possibly even Xbox 720 editions are in the works.Diablo 3 entertained millions of RPG fans from aroun...

22 March 2013
23:51 GMT

Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.8 Will Give Players New Item Customization Options

Diablo 3's patch 1.0.8, besides bringing many improvements to the Legendary items found in the game, will also include new item customization items, as Blizzard is keen on giving players more freedom when it comes to tinkering with their loot. Diablo 3 came out almost a year ago and, since then, Blizzard has im...

22 March 2013
04:04 GMT

Diablo 3 Gets Better and Higher Level Legendary Items in Patch 1.0.8

Blizzard has revealed a few more details about the changes brought forth by Diablo 3 patch 1.0.8, confirming that quite a few improvements and changes will be made to Legendary items, as better and higher level drops will appear when playing on the highest Inferno difficulty. Diablo 3 came out almost a year ago and ...

21 March 2013
08:09 GMT

Diablo 3 for PS3 Gets New Screenshots, Demo Coming to PAX East

Blizzard is set to bring a playable demo of Diablo 3 on the PlayStation 3 at PAX East this weekend and the studio has confirmed that this early version of the role-playing dungeon crawler will include a redesigned interface and inventory. What's more, it also posted three new screenshots with the game. Diablo 3...

21 March 2013
06:12 GMT

Download Now Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.7a

In between discussing the array of new changes included in the future Diablo 3 patch 1.0.8, Blizzard has just rolled out a brand new update for the game, in the form of patch 1.0.7a, which brings several bug fixes to the role-playing dungeon crawler. Diablo 3 has been out for almost a year and Blizzard has released ...

13 March 2013
04:04 GMT

Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.8 Improves Co-Op Farming, Blizzard Promises

Blizzard, the developer of Diablo 3, has shared some new details about the game's upcoming update 1.0.8, which is set to improve cooperative farming and encourage players to experience the game together and share the loot. Diablo III came out back in May of last year and since then Blizzard has released a varie...

11 March 2013
05:49 GMT

Diablo 3 on PS3 and PS4 Might Not Require Online Connection

Diablo 3 is coming to the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 and apparently Blizzard might eliminate the mandatory online connection requirement that was included in the PC and Mac versions of the role-playing dungeon crawler. Diablo 3 came out on the PC and Mac platforms last year and, while the actual game was quite ...

26 February 2013
05:31 GMT

Diablo 3 Coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, Blizzard Confirms

After lots of rumors and speculation, Diablo 3 has officially been confirmed by Blizzard for both the next-generation PlayStation 4 but also for the current PlayStation 3, as owners will soon be able to engage in the impressive dungeon crawling RPG. Quite a lot of new games were revealed for the PlayStation 4 yester...

21 February 2013
05:44 GMT

Blizzard Wants Diablo 3 Players to Create Valentine’s Day Cards

The development team at Blizzard in charge of Diablo 3 urges the player community to create Valentine’s Day art and cards based on the experience that title offers and share them with the rest of the fans. Developers say, “The battle between the forces of the Burning Hells and the heroes of Sanctuary rag...

14 February 2013
08:44 GMT

Diablo 3 Players Are Dependent on Auction House, Says Senior Game Designer

Diablo 3 is approaching its one-year anniversary and the developers working on the Blizzard title are still keen to change player behaviors by trying to lessen their reliance on the Auction House. Andrew Chambers, the senior game designer working on the game, states in a forum-based Ask a Developer session that, &ld...

13 February 2013
04:17 GMT

Download Now Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.7

After extensive trials on the Public Test Realm, patch 1.0.7 for Diablo 3 has just been released for the game across its three different regions: the Americas, Europe, and Asia, bringing quite a few improvements, including an all-new Brawling mechanic. Diablo 3 came out last May on the PC and Mac platforms and Blizz...

13 February 2013
03:00 GMT

Blizzard Plans Changes to Diablo 3’s Wizards, Arcane Orb Evaluated

The development team at Blizzard continues to evaluate the performance of Wizards in Diablo 3 and has long-term plans to tweak the powers and abilities of the class to make it useful in battle and make sure that all their secondary skills are attractive. Don Vu, an associate game designer, admits in a community ques...

11 February 2013
17:52 GMT

No Rewards of Trackers Planned for Diablo 3 Brawling

The developers at Blizzard working on Diablo 3 say that they currently have no plans to include any point tracking or rewards to the brawling multiplayer mode, despite the interest that fans have shown in such features.In a Questions and Answers session Kevin Martens, lead designer working on Diablo 3, states, &ldquo...

11 February 2013
16:13 GMT

Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.7 Changes Dueling Name to Brawling

Video game developer Blizzard says that once the 1.0.7 patch launches for Diablo 3, the dueling mode that many players have been using will be renamed to brawling in order to better reflect the actual mechanics of the experience. The team says in an official update that, “Sure, it allows players to pummel, sto...

11 February 2013
08:23 GMT

Diablo 3 Sold over 12 Million Copies in 2012

Activision Blizzard has just confirmed that one of its most popular releases of last year, Diablo 3, managed to sell over 12 million copies worldwide on the PC and Mac. Diablo III was eagerly awaited by millions of fans from around the world, as many wanted to see if developer Blizzard can create a worthy successor ...

8 February 2013
04:35 GMT

Paradox Interactive Canceled Four Projects During 2012

Video game publisher Paradox Interactive says that it has canceled four fairly advanced video game projects during 2012 and that it wants to make sure that upcoming launches have as little problems as possible. Frederik Wester, the chief executive officer at Paradox, tells Gamespy that, “This happened after Ge...

6 February 2013
03:51 GMT

Diablo 3 Critics Shouldn't Blame Former Director, Blizzard Creative Officer Says

Blizzard's Chief Creative Officer, Rob Pardo, has posted a statement saying that Diablo 3 critics should blame him instead of former Game Director Jay Wilson, as he was the executive producer of the dungeon crawling RPG and helped shape its major attributes. Diablo 3 has experienced great sales since its releas...

22 January 2013
15:41 GMT

Blizzard Is Looking for New Diablo 3 Game Director

Video game developer Blizzard is already looking for a new game director for Diablo 3, after news broke that Jay Wilson has left his position and is now working on other projects inside the company. The official announcement states, “Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a highly creative individual with outst...

21 January 2013
04:42 GMT

Blizzard Will Continue Improving Diablo 3, Former Director Says

Jay Wilson, the Diablo 3 Game Director who recently stepped down from his position, has pledged that the rest of the development team will continue upgrading the role-playing dungeon crawler over time. Diablo 3 came out in May and, while it became a sales success, quite a lot of fans weren't happy with the expe...

21 January 2013
03:05 GMT

A Gamer’s Week: January 20

It’s another snowy and slow week for the video game industry and that means that the gaming public tends to look to the best and play the best titles of 2012, most of which can be evaluated using the reviews from our own Softpedia archive. Because it’s the first month of 2013, we also look forward to the...

20 January 2013
05:01 GMT

Diablo 3 Director Moving to a New Blizzard Project

Jay Wilson, the Game Director for Diablo 3, has just confirmed that he's moving on to a new project inside Blizzard and will hand over the current role-playing dungeon crawler to a new person who'll be in charge of its future development. Diablo III came out in May and entertained millions upon millions of...

18 January 2013
07:19 GMT

Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.7 Changelog Revealed, Out Now on Public Test Realm

Blizzard has just released patch 1.0.7 for Diablo 3 on the Public Test Realm and confirmed the wide array of changes included in the upcoming update for the final game. Diablo 3 has entertained many players since its release in May of last year by delivering a pretty great dungeon crawling experience that was enhanc...

16 January 2013
04:10 GMT

Blizzard Now Offers Live Web Support for All Games

Video game developer Blizzard announces that all those who have a problem with titles like Diablo III, World of Warcraft or Starcraft 2 are now able to use a live web chat feature in order to get support. The official description states, “This exciting new option allows you to contact us, chat directly with a ...

15 January 2013
15:45 GMT

Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.7 Adds New Crafting and Gem Recipes

Besides introducing the dueling mechanic and making changes to the Wizard and Monk classes, Diablo 3's patch 1.0.7 will also bring brand new recipes for the item crafting and the gem making systems. Diablo 3 impressed a lot of people since its release in May of last year and players have spent a lot of time in ...

14 January 2013
11:41 GMT

Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.7 Changes for Wizard and Monk Classes Revealed

Blizzard has just revealed a few more details about its upcoming Diablo 3 patch 1.0.7 and how it's going to bring quite a few changes to two classes in particular: the Wizard and the Monk. Diablo 3 has been online for quite some time and developer Blizzard has posted many different updates and patches that adde...

14 January 2013
03:59 GMT

Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.7 Gets First Dueling Details, Out Soon on PTR

After a pretty lengthy wait, Blizzard has just confirmed the first actual details about its upcoming patch 1.0.7 for Diablo 3, which introduces a whole new mechanic in the form of player versus player dueling and will be out soon on the Public Test Realm (PTR). Diablo III came out back in May of last year and, while...

12 January 2013
00:14 GMT

New Diablo 3 Patch 1.0.7 Details Out Soon, Blizzard Says

Blizzard has just confirmed that more details will be released for Diablo 3's upcoming patch 1.0.7 in the following days. Diablo 3 came out back in May of last year and Blizzard has since released quite a lot of updates and patches, which not only solved major bugs and glitches but also added a variety of new f...

9 January 2013
07:50 GMT

Blizzard Rumored to Launch a Game on Ubuntu, in 2013

Blizzard hasn’t proved to be the most Linux friendly company so far, especially if we keep in mind they are banning Diablo 3 Wine Linux players, but it seems that things are about to change. There’s no denying that Blizzard is one of the most famous gaming companies and their releases have always been ex...

8 January 2013
15:01 GMT

Torchlight 2 Sells 1 Million Units During 2012

Video game developer Runic Games says that its action role-playing game Torchlight 2 has managed to sell more than 1 million units during 2012, after coming out in the final days of September exclusively on the PC. The official Twitter message from Runic Games states: “We had an amazing 2012, and proud to say ...

3 January 2013
04:49 GMT

Weekend Reading: 2012 Was Great for Games and Gamers

We're close to the end of 2012 and it's time to reflect on the different things that happened this year in terms of gaming, from great moments, to not so great ones and various controversies.Just like most recent years, 2012 was certainly filled with sequels, as all sorts of franchises have received new ite...

29 December 2012
15:51 GMT

Blizzard Shelves Team Deathmatch for Diablo 3

The development team working on the multiplayer aspect of Diablo 3 announces that it is suspending work on the Team Deathmatch game mode that was promised when the game launched and that it is exploring other options, which will be revealed in the coming days. An official blog post from Blizzard reads: “We...

27 December 2012
17:06 GMT

Diablo 3 Gets Dueling in Patch 1.0.7, Launches After New Year

Video game developer Blizzard says that it plans to introduce a dueling mode to its action role-playing game Diablo 3 with the upcoming 1.0.7 patch, which is currently scheduled to launch after the New Year celebrations, although a clear date is not yet offered. At the moment, the exact mechanics of dueling have not...

27 December 2012
15:41 GMT

GOTY 2012 Best Role-Playing Game: Diablo 3

A lot of role-playing games have appeared this year and most of them were of a high quality, even lower-priced independent titles like Torchlight 2 from Runic Games. While there were a lot of RPG hybrids, which combined the mechanics of a role-playing game with other genres (like Far Cry 3 or Borderlands 2), the bes...

22 December 2012
15:01 GMT

Several Thousand Diablo 3 Players Banned for Using Bots

Blizzard has just confirmed that several thousand Diablo 3 owners have been banned because they used bots while playing the dungeon crawler. Diablo 3 came out at the beginning of May and, given the fact that it featured a special online auction house that dealt not just in in-game gold but also in real-world money, ...

19 December 2012
07:40 GMT

GOTY 2012 Best PC Exclusive: Diablo 3

Seeing as how current consoles are quite old, the PC has been gaining the upper hand in terms of popularity in the last year or so. While this results in more attention to PC ports for multi-platform titles, like Far Cry 3, it also results in quite a few exclusive releases. Among the most impressive PC exclusive gam...

17 December 2012
10:35 GMT


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