Diablo 3 news:
When Diablo III is released and you finally embark on your next great adventure, you’ll be subjected to a cinematic experience that’ll set the stage for your impending journey through Sanctuary and your fight against the evils of the Burning Hells.
Soon, we’ll be introducing a new feature called Battle.net Balance that will give players an alternate way to purchase Blizzard products and services directly through their Battle.net account.
As you adventure through the exotic expanses of Kehjistan and plumb the treasure-filled depths of the Tristram Cathedral, you’re going to attract the attention of townsfolk who hear of your destiny to combat the demonic invasion. Some of them will be inclined to help you in your fight for the survival of Sanctuary...
Against my better judgment, we’ve just published “A Day in the Life… Micah Whipple” on our 20th Anniversary website, chronicling a single day in the life of our most-senior community manager. In this unauthorized autobiography, Micah gives you an inside look at what it’s like to be Bashiok, what it’s like to not be Bashiok, and what it’s like to write an essay that is almost entirely devoid of facts.
As part of the ongoing Diablo III beta test, a trial version of the currency-based auction house is available for players to begin using within the beta. Testers will soon receive 50 Beta Bucks to test the buying and selling of in-game items.
The Burnings Hells have been unleashed, and the world of Sanctuary requires your aide, brave adventurer. To prepare you for the coming onslaught, head on over to J!NX and arm yourself in the new Holiday Diablo III Collection! Seek protection by donning Archangel Tyrael’s Mantle, watch your back by wearing the Demon Hunter Coat, or wrap your legs in the sinfully designed knee-high Mistress of Pain Socks. Suit up this holiday season with the Diablo III Collection from J!NX.
The latest winner in our recurring contest, ‘The Guardian of Accounts Art Contest’, has been chosen. Magdalena from Poland created this image, featuring a Helion-adapted face toaster.
The mighty heroes of Sanctuary are destined to venture across trackless wastes and delve into foul dungeons to seek out and destroy demonic hordes, but in Diablo III, they won’t have to do it alone. Join us in learning more about the hearty souls who are prepared to lend a helping hand during this arduous journey: Diablo III’s followers!
Whoa, we're halfway there! If you’re still praying for a Diablo III beta key, take heart. We've gone through half of the keys we're giving out on Facebook, but the glass is still half full, so be sure to sign up for the sweepstakes if you haven’t already.
We understand that picking out the appropriate desktop wallpaper to fit your tastes and complement your décor can be an arduous task. To that end, we’ll be offering you help regularly by featuring a new downloadable Diablo III, StarCraft II or World of Warcraft wallpaper image on our community sites.
The fourth World of Warcraft expansion set, Mists of Pandaria, has been unveiled! Shrouded in fog since the world was sundered more than ten thousand years ago, the ancient realm of Pandaria has remained unspoiled by war. Its lush forests and cloud-ringed mountains are home to a complex ecosystem of indigenous races and exotic creatures — including the noble and enigmatic pandaren. Will the mists of Pandaria part to reveal the world's salvation… or will the battle to control this new land push the Horde and the Alliance over the brink of war and into total annihilation?
Some tantalizing Diablo III cinematic footage was shown for the first time just moments ago during the BlizzCon 2011 opening ceremony and we’ve got it here for you in high definition.
With Deathwing’s shadow looming over Azeroth and the mortal realms of Sanctuary steeling for war against the forces of Diablo, the World of Warcraft Annual Pass has arrived to offer WoW subscribers a chance to participate in both apocalyptic conflicts… without breaking the bank.
Stay awhile and listen… for the time has come to unlock the Diablo III: Collector’s Edition, and unveil the epic treasures that lie within. Emblazoned with the alabaster hue of the High Heavens, this limited edition collector’s set slides open to reveal the following wealth of rare and legendary items.
Jay Wilson, Jason Bender, Andrew Chambers, Wyatt Cheng, and Chris Haga took the main stage at BlizzCon this afternoon to offer a comprehensive look at the design and direction of Diablo III.
The costumes featured at the BlizzCon 2011 Costume Contest were absolutely spectacular. It was incredibly difficult for our judges to narrow down all the entries to just three winners from a field of such stunning contestants. If you missed that truly impressive display of cosplaying talent, don’t fret — the contest isn’t over yet!
We’ve updated our BlizzCon Media section with the BlizzCon 2011 Wallpaper!
Miss out on picking up that special piece of commemorative BlizzCon loot? Beginning Friday, November 11 (rescheduled from the originally announced date of November 4), we’re making select items from the BlizzCon 2011 store available once more to those who joined us for the show in person or via the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket.
Over on Blizzard.com, we’ve just published “A Day in the Life… Mike Nicholson.” Mike is a Senior Artist on the Diablo III Team and a UI Specialist. In this, the first of a series, we asked Mike to answer the question “What would it be like to actually work for Blizzard?”
We’ve added 220 new photos to our BlizzCon 2011 media gallery, showcasing the opening and closing ceremonies and everything in between. You can head to the gallery now to click through some fantastic fan and professional-captured shots of the costume contests, developer panels, head-to-head competitive gaming, the closing concert, and more!