Despite this week’s Diablo buzz, it’s been relatively quiet for us Blizzard Watchers… excepting the fact that there was an actual blizzard warning for Los Angeles County this week, which is right next door to Blizzard HQ. That’s to say it’s been an odd week as we approach the end of February. Let’s take a look at what’s been going on.
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2023-02-24 23:46:09 +0000 UTC View PostHi there, Patrons!
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This week we discuss the two announced beta weekends for Diablo 4 coming up in March, the new talent system in Diablo 3 Season 28, and the Diablo Immortal patch that finally adds what the game has been missing all along: fishing. Also, WoW patch 10.0.7's possible release dates and the many wonderful cosmetics datamined for the Trading Post.
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2023-02-23 18:56:37 +0000 UTC View Post
It's been a busy week for Diablo fans, with a new Ladder Season in Diablo 2: Resurrected, the imminent release of Diablo 3 Season 28, and the possible announcement of the Diablo 4 open ...
2023-02-17 23:51:42 +0000 UTC View PostHi there, Patrons!
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This week, we discuss the possible future of major content updates to Diablo 3 after Diablo 4 launches in June, what the closure of the WoW Classic Season of Mastery realms could mean, and the impact of WoW’s removal of the Valor and Conquest caps.
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In this month’s episode, we discuss the response to Wizard of the Coast’s controversial OGL changes from content creators, TTRPG producers, and the TTRPG community.
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This week, we dedicate the podcast to discussing dragon mythology from its beginnings to modern day depictions including how they are depicted in different cultures.
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This week, we discuss how the monetization strategy behind Hearthstone’s Mercenaries might be the blueprint for the upcoming Blizzard mobile title, Warcraft Arclight Rumble. Also, will Diablo 2 & 3 continue to see development after the release of Diablo 4, the bugs in Overwatch 2, and the changes to the X-45 Heartbreaker mount in this year’...
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2023-02-06 19:18:20 +0000 UTC View PostHi all,
With Twitter becoming less viable for us every day, we're looking at which social network we should be using so you can follow us easily. To that end, we'd like to know what sites you are most interested in following us on, so we can focus our efforts.
We've added Discord to the list as well since it serves the same function for getting the word out on our work (and it's a great place to chat with our staff and other Blizzard fans). TikTok and Reddit are not on...
2023-02-02 21:15:42 +0000 UTC View PostHi there, Patrons!
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This week, we discuss Overwatch 2 reviving a retired reward currency as a new avenue for players to acquire Legendary skins, WoW’s new reward currency for the Trading Post feature, and the new talent tree system coming in Diablo 3’s Season 28 where, to the surprise of no one, the currency to unlock it is sacrifice.
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2023-02-01 18:19:33 +0000 UTC View PostHi there, Patrons!
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This week, we explore the idea of a WoW expansion based on the Caverns of Time where we could adventure in Azeroth’s past, what could be next for the dragon flights after we conquer the threat of the primalists, and in the Diablo universe is there a world where Tyrael turns against humans?
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This week, we discuss how many of Blizzard’s games are no longer available in China, the introduction of the Revival Catalyst in Dragonflight with patch 10.0.5 to upgrade gear, and which healing specs is the best (and worst) in today’s game.
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Lore Watch recorded late this week and now it's ready for your listening pleasure.
This week, we explore how to bridge the gap between your character’s history and their interaction with NPCs that they may have wronged in the past, the future location of the homeless Night Elves, and the possible fate of the dragonflights by the end of the expansion.
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Here's the latest Tavern Watch episode, our podcast devoted to news and discussion in the world of tabletop role playing games.
In this month’s episode, we dive into the details of Wizard of the Coast’s controversial proposed update to its Open Gaming License that would allow it to control, prohibit, and seize the rights to third-party published content compatible with Dungeons & Dragons. Yep, the same content that has been fueling the game’s popularit...
2023-01-23 20:39:03 +0000 UTC View PostHi there, Patrons!
As we enter into the home stretch of our homebrew D&D campaign, Into The Weirs, the party sets off for an ancient citadel, but along the way meet a childlike dragon that may or may not be responsible for massive carnage. Now they must decide whether they are going to love it or leave it. Also, Creo gets a pegasus.
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This week, we discuss if the speed of leveling in Dragonflight discourages exploration, the best addons for healers, and what we are looking forward to with next week’s 10.0.5 patch.
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This week, we explore the history of the different elf races in World of Warcraft and envision our dream WoW expansion focused on their struggles and conflicting agendas. Spoiler Alert: It does not include Malfurion yelling “TYRANDAAAAH!” Maybe.
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This week, we discuss our thoughts on the renown system in Dragonflight, our feelings on the new content coming for Wrath Classic, and our prayers for those playing Diablo 1 in Diablo 3’s annual Darkening of Tristram event.
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This week, we wildly speculate on what it means to be titan forged, if the titans are slowly evolving feelings, and a future where Night Elves and Goblins have kids together. Let that sink in.
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This week, we discuss the pros and cons of the Diablo Immortal, Overwatch 2, and Hearthstone battle passes, the shift to “some changes” with the launch of Wrath Classic, and the World of Warcraft 2023 Dragonflight road map of more frequent content updates to the game.
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This week, we explore our favorite story moments from the year in video games, comics, and television. Come for the World of Warcraft. Stay for the She-Hulk.
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This week, we discuss the ramped up content roll out for WoW promised by Blizzard for 2023, why we are enjoying Dragonflight so much, and, most importantly, the discovery of the otter mount earned through fishing that wears sunglasses.
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This week, we explore the Chromatic, Twilight, and other auxiliary dragonflights. Plus, who is likely to lead the Black Dragonflight, where do dragon souls go when they die, and who is mastermind behind the Primal Incarnate dragons?
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This week, we discuss the 10.0.5 patch on the WoW PTR that includes the new Trading Post as an alternate way of earning cosmetics (and more!), our take on how the new crafting system is playing out since launch, and a deep dive into the highlights and challenges of the still in-progress Race to World First.
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This week, we explore the other Incarnates that Raszageth is trying to free, the idea that player characters are technically immortal, and why Lilith is everybody’s worst enemy in Diablo 4.
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This week, we discuss the sheer amount of content that has arrived in Dragonflight with the start of Season 1. From the new Vault of the Incarnates raid to Primal Storms and their rewards to new World Bosses to a new dungeon rotation to new seasonal affix to a new PvP season. Oh yeah, did we mention the race to World’s First?
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This week, we delve into the new insights into the lore of Diablo 4 from the new cinematic trailer that debuted with the announcement of the pre-sale. We also discuss the delightful side quest stories in Dragonflight, if we would side with Wrathion or Sabellian, and if we unintentionally released Raszageth when we defeated the last old god.
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2022-12-13 17:50:24 +0000 UTC View PostHi there, Patrons!
In honor of recording the 400th episode of the Blizzard Watch Podcast, Matt, Joe, and Liz are joined by Mitch, Rachelle, Dan, Flan, and our two newest writers, Nick and Renee to discuss the history of the site (just how did it end up as wow.com?), our favorite moments from our time with the site, and how Liz tried fire pretty much everyone at one point or another. Also Dragonflight something something, Overwatch ...
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This week, we discuss our favorite story moments in the Waking Shores, how it’s setting up the story for the rest of the expansion, and all the major players making an appearance including Wrathion, Sabellian, Alexstrasza, and Razzageth.
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This week we discuss our first few days in the Dragonflight expansion including the shift in tone towards the factions working together again, as well as the pros and cons of dragonriding. Plus, Happy Duck.
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