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Major gaming studio, responsible for World of Warcraft and the Warcraft franchise, Diablo III and the Diablo franchise, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, and Overwatch.

And here, we see yet another thing thrown away for no damn reason.

WoW Factor: We’re all farming Nature Resistance gear now

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First and foremost, I'd like to note that I am writing these columns consecutively and immediately, so all I can do is hope that...
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World of Warcraft is sending surveys to unsubscribed players for feedback

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It's hard to be certain that this is unprecedented, but it's certainly unusual for World of Warcraft. A former player has posted on Reddit...
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Overwatch PTR changes suggest there may be a new hero inbound

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Although Overwatch Game Director Jeff Kaplan confirmed earlier this week that Blizzard will not be unveiling a new map at this year's BlizzCon, the...
Well... it's a box, and one of the people in it is probably a skinner?

Vague Patch Notes: There’s more to Skinner boxes in MMOs than mere repetition

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As I started watching the latest World of Warcraft video to whip people into a furor, I very nearly turned the thing off as...
Here we go again.

BlizzCon 2018 announces headlining bands: Train, Lindsey Stirling, and HODOR

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Blizzard's just announced this morning the headlining band for this year's BlizzCon, and it's a tiny bit of a puzzler, as it's actually three...
Plays well with others.

Overwatch is not announcing a new map at this year’s BlizzCon

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In a new developer update video posted yesterday, Overwatch Game Director Jeff "Jeff from the Overwatch team" Kaplan talks about some of the new...
Actually developing a title to not be a boring slog is a skill some developers have yet to master.

Perfect Ten: The 10 types of skill in MMOs

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Everyone has a very strong opinion about player skill in MMOs. This is understandable. Furthermore, I've met a lot of different people with different...
If you look to your left, you will see a sad person.

BlizzCon tix holders can download (but not play) WoW Classic’s demo right now

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BlizzCon won't be here until late next week, but ticket holders can get a jump on the two-day convention by downloading the hotly anticipated...

Jukebox Heroes: World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth’s soundtrack

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As a fan of video game music, I get ridiculously excited when it comes time for World of Warcraft to release a new expansion....
You've seen my dog.

World of Warcraft Classic will log you off after a set amount of time for the demo, even at home

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We hope you weren't planning marathon play sessions for World of Warcraft Classic if you pick up the virtual ticket demo. Not because you...

World of Warcraft is adding a new currency to assuage Azerite Armor acquisition complaints

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The ongoing saga of World of Warcraft's approach to handling Azerite Armor in its Battle for Azeroth expansion continues, and this time the focus...
No one weekend should have all that power.

Global Chat: Is it time to get rid of MMO factions?

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Factions in MMORPGs are a "love 'em, hate 'em, or largely ignore 'em until the studio remembers it has 'em and decides to shove...

One Shots: Waifu dreams

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Make no bones about it, MapleStory 2 is as anime as they come. Need proof beyond the huge eyes, overdone expressions, and ultra-saturated cuteness?...

MMO Business Roundup: Discord’s new TOS, Steam China, EA vs Actiblizz, Dota 2’s transparent lockboxes, WASD

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Welcome back to another roundup of businessy things of interest to MMO players this week! Discord If you're one of the bajillions of MMO players who...
Those are people who died, died.

WoW Factor: Examining excitement, accomplishment, and elitism in Battle for Azeroth

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It's been a while, and for good reason. But now that we're nearly three months into Battle for Azeroth, the World of Warcraft community...

World of Warcraft’s Hallow’s End celebration returns

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We're already over halfway through October, and things in the MMO space just keep getting spookier and spookier. The latest game to get in...

Massively Overthinking: Our favorite RPGs for MMORPG fans

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This week's Overthinking topic was sent along to us from MOP reader Mordyjuice. This is gonna be a fun one! "I find that I often...

Hyperspace Beacon: Old characters, rumors, and nostalgia in Star Wars The Old Republic

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I believe a game has hit an unusual place when players get nostalgic pangs for a game within the game itself. We see that kind...

Blizzard will announce ‘Diablo-related news’ at BlizzCon, but it’s not what you want to hear

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Lately there's been a whole lot of speculation surrounding Diablo, with rumors flying left and right about what may be in store for the...

Blizzard is hosting a Diablo-themed scavenger hunt leading up to Switch launch

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The launch of Diablo III Eternal Collection for the Nintendo Switch is less than a month away, and to get players hyped up for...

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