BlizzCon news summary: Warcraft 3 Remaster, WoW Classic, new Overwatch hero

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Over in Anaheim California, Blizzard is holding its 12th annual convention of all things related to World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and more at BlizzCon 2018. The opening ceremony has just winded down, with lots of major news already pouring out of the event. We'll be summarizing all of the announcements here.

New Overwatch Hero, Ashe





THE VIPER
Ashe's semi-automatic rifle fires quick shots, or she can use her aim-down sights for a more damaging, precise shot.

DYNAMITE
Ashe throws an explosive that detonates after a short delay or immediately when shot. The explosion from Dynamite also lights enemies on fire, dealing damage over time.

COACH GUN
Ashe blasts enemies in front of her, knocking them away and propelling herself backward for added mobility.

B.O.B.
Ashe summons her trusted omnic sidekick, B.O.B., who charges forward and knocks enemies into the air, then lays down suppressing fire with his arm cannons.
Ashe will be the next character added to Overwatch, a leader of a western themed thieves gang. The above video shows her gameplay reveal. Blizzard also released one of their animated cinematic shorts, focusing on the other western gunslinger, McCree.




WoW Classic gets a release window


World of Warcraft Classic is a return to the older days of Blizzard's popular MMO, stylizing it just how things were 14 years ago. So long as you're a subscriber to World of Warcraft, you'll be able to play Classic as well. This will be available sometime in Summer of 2019.

Destiny 2 is free for a limited time on Battle.net


To celebrate a one year anniversary of Destiny being on Blizzard's Battle.net client, Destiny 2 will be given away free to those who claim the game before November 18th.

Warcraft 3 gets a remastered version


If you're a fan of Warcraft 3, you'll be excited to know that the game is getting fully remastered in Warcraft 3: Reforged. There's no release date, but the remaster will have remodeled characters and improved environment textures. Warcraft 3 originally launched in 2002 for Mac and PC. The World Editor tool will also be brought back as well.



Heroes of the Storm gets new character


Heroes of the Storm is also getting a new playable character added to its lineup, in the form of Orphea. Blizzard uploaded a full trailer detailing her history and lore within the game.



Diablo gets a mobile release


Though it's not the Diablo 4 everyone has been waiting for, Blizzard will be bringing Diablo to mobile in a brand new MMORPG. Both iOS and Android will be getting Diablo Immortal, which tells a story taking place between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3.

Diablo Immortal is a mobile Massively Multiplayer Online Action RPG (MMOARPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment in partnership with NetEase, coming exclusively to Android, iPhone and iPad.

Experience the world of Sanctuary in a persistent, always-online adventure anywhere, anytime.

Join a worldwide community as you battle side by side to vanquish ancient evils, explore perilous dungeons, and of course, get legendary loot.

Story: An Untold Chapter of the Diablo Saga

The story of Diablo Immortal is set between the events of Diablo II: Lord of Destruction and Diablo III.

The Worldstone lies shattered, yet great power remains within its corrupted fragments. Power that Diablo’s minions hope to harness to bring about the return of the Lord of Terror.

The Archangel Tyrael is presumed dead, and mankind is left to deal with the aftermath of his actions. Fragments of the corrupted Worldstone taint the land, bringing forth ancient evils who are looking to harvest the stone’s power and use it to control humanity.

Timeline:

  • In Diablo II, the demonic Lord of Terror Diablo is defeated and his soulstone is shattered at the Hellforge.
  • In Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, Diablo’s brother Baal corrupts the Worldstone, forcing Tyrael to destroy it.
  • In Diablo Immortal, the fragments of the Worldstone corrupt the land, and demonic invaders pour into Sanctuary.
  • In Diablo III, a falling star strikes New Tristram, bringing forth an ancient prophecy to the end of times.
World: Sanctuary at Your Fingertips

  • Unique Zones and Dungeons: From the peaceful town of Wortham, to the jungle island of Bilefen and the ancient Library of Zoltun Kulle, each zone in Diablo Immortal has new challenges to master and familiar faces to see. Will you choose to help Valla and her teacher in the Shassar Sea, or delve the tomb of Fahir, an ancient disciple of Akarat? Or storm the Countess’ Forgotten Tower and stop her dark reign once more? The possibilities are many. The choices are yours. In Diablo III: Reaper of Souls the nephalem stop Malthael, Archangel of Death, and meet their fate.
  • Massively Multiplayer Action in Your Pocket: Meet other demon-slayers as you wander Sanctuary, and join them to take on deep, treacherous dungeons. Visit vast social hubs like Westmarch and conduct business with local merchants before setting off on your next adventure. Drop in or out of groups easily and engage in dynamic events all over the world, teaming up with other heroes as you take down Skarn’s minions—and reap powerful rewards.
  • Westmarch: Explore the sprawling streets of Westmarch in a time before Malthael’s corruption. The city is always bustling with activity as visitors from all over the world come to marvel at its sights, enjoy its landmarks, and more. Westmarch is where you can meet all your adventuring needs. You’ll have access to your stash and vendors, but more importantly it’s the place to meet fellow travelers, relax and take a breather.
Controls: Peerless Precision, Peerless Action

  • Designed for Mobile: Diablo Immortal is being designed from the ground-up to give you an authentic Diablo experience on touch-screen devices. Intuitive actions, gestures and touch controls put you in full command of your hero. Slay endless hordes of demons as effortlessly as you would with a controller or keyboard and mouse.
  • Zero in on Your Enemies: Directional controls make it easy to move around in the world; demolishing the denizens of hell is as easy as holding down your thumb on a skill from your hotbar to aim it, then releasing it to unleash hell. Quickly access potions for a gradual health refresh, and equip recently looted items with a single tap on your screen.
Classes: Rise As a Champion of Sanctuary

  • Barbarian: A savage wanderer and mighty weapons expert. Survivors of the disaster that struck Mount Arreat, Barbarians use powerful weapons and brutal attacks to crush any opposition.
  • Monk: A swift, sacred warrior and a master of martial arts. Monks embody the will of their land, Ivgorod, and their one thousand and one gods. Lightning-fast strikes and peerless mobility are the Monk’s specialty, and they pummel their enemies with a dizzying array of blows.
  • Wizard: A rebellious academic and living conduit of arcane power. Wizards manipulate arcane forces to strike from a distance, disintegrating their enemies to oblivion, freezing them until their bodies shatter, or burning them into charred remains.
  • Crusader: A towering colossus and wrathful zealot. Faith is a Crusader’s weapon. Striking with cruel flails and clad in impenetrable armor, Crusaders wander the land, vanquishing evil wherever they go and dominating the battlefield through sheer purpose.
  • Demon Hunter: A vengeful stalker and crossbow-wielding adept. Relentless vigilantes that assault from afar, Demon Hunters are trained slayers with a tragic past—their families destroyed by the denizens of the Burning Hells. Tempering the discipline of their training with their hatred for the Burning Hells, Demon Hunters strike undeterred until their prey is at their mercy.
  • Necromancer: A commander of the dead and manipulator of life and death. The priests of Rathma seek to bring balance to the world. They use their powers over life and death to keep Sanctuary free of both demonic and heavenly influences.
Monsters: New Enemies Arise

  • Skarn, Herald of Terror: The demon known as Skarn, Herald of Terror—once Diablo’s most powerful lieutenant—is rallying a new demonic army. Skarn intends to gather the fragments of the corrupted Worldstone and use them to resurrect Diablo, reigniting the Eternal Conflict between angels and demons. Skarn is not the only one hoping to seize the window that’s been opened by the Worldstone’s destruction; a fledgling Coven is at large, and dark cultists roam the land, spreading corruption wherever they go.
  • Ancient Horrors Born Anew: Several choice demons from Diablo II, like the sickening beasts known as Vile Mothers—complete with their razor sharp claws and deadly spawn—and many other familiar and all-new enemies will come to life in Diablo Immortal. Stay tuned as we reveal more details… and beware what lurks in the shadows.

 

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Warcraft 3 remaster? :)

Warcraft 3 remaster! :yay::yay::yay::toot::hrth:


(oh, and without sarcasm : I'm interested in mobile diablo as well. It's just that my expectations aren't high for it)
 

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Diablo Immortal.



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The forums are on fire. It's a mobile game.

And look what happened at the Q&A


Why quote me and then link a video that's in the OP? I'm confused.
 

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To celebrate a one year anniversary of Destiny being on Blizzard's Battle.net client, Destiny 2 will be given away free to those who claim the game before November 18th.

Oh boy, a free game! It's a shame that it's overall installation size is 80GB!! :wtf:
 
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I will never get the point of PC remasters.

In the case of some PC remasters, they are for games running on old technology that may no longer even run properly on current versions of Windows without some sort of workaround. This is often times the case with games that still use DirectDraw. There are also some cases where multiplayer in an older title may not function as intended because network technology has also changed, or in a case such as with Microsoft games, the MSN Gaming Zone, and similar services that served as a hub for multiplayer are no longer available. Thus, if there is enough demand for it, the game is remastered.
 
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In the case of some PC remasters, they are for games running on old technology that may no longer even run properly on current versions of Windows without some sort of workaround. This is often times the case with games that still use DirectDraw. There are also some cases where multiplayer in an older title may not function as intended because network technology has also changed, or in a case such as with Microsoft games, the MSN Gaming Zone, and similar services that served as a hub for multiplayer are no longer available. Thus, if there is enough demand for it, the game is remastered.
or they could just put out a patch?
 
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Yet another woman in Overwatch. Still no relatable male role models.
And Blizzard complains about toxicity in their game full of attractive females and rogue male characters
 
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blizzard has become a waifu machine. not complaining, just pointing it out.

Yet another woman in Overwatch. Still no relatable male role models.
And Blizzard complains about toxicity in their game full of attractive females and rogue male characters
weird coming from a girl. normally the roosters are the other way around and girls complain that there are not enough female characters.
the toxicity doesn't come from the crowd that the characters are bringing, but from people that doesn't know how to play competitively tbh. there are a number of people that joins competitive mode without the intention of winning but to play what they want without taking into account if said hero is a good choice for the situation or not (one tricks) and others that don't try to coordinate with the team while that is what you need to win (not joining chat/ignoring it).
 
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blizzard has become a waifu machine. not complaining, just pointing it out.


weird coming from a girl. normally the roosters are the other way around and girls complain that there are not enough female characters.

I'm quite satisfied with the female characters and I think characters like D.Va and Tracer are good role models, especially since D.Va has a positrive gamer attitude. But I feel like the positive male role model is missing from a game that sells itself on it's large, diverse roster, especially since a lot of impressionable teenage boys spend hours in the game.
 
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