Watching Blizzard: Ready for the weekend
Looking for something to do today?
- Heroic Antorus raid testing is starting up on the PTR.
- Another weekend of esports is already kicking off!
It's been seven years since
Blizzard Watch posts
Watching Blizzard: We're just here for the pachimari
The latest Heroes of the Storm patch is here!
- Ana and Volskaya are now live, with a patch that preemptively nerfs Ana's Nano Boost cooldown reduction on Genji, which could turn him into a cyberne... 2017-09-27 05:59:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Blizzard Watch Podcast Uncut: Episode 138
Hi there, Patrons! Here's this week's pre-show and episode of the Blizzard Watch podcast, uncut. If you'd like to download to your favorite device and listen to it later, you can head over to SoundCloud and nab it from there. Thanks for listening!
2017-09-26 21:57:39 +0000 UTC View PostLegion’s fast-paced patch cycle and the grind that never ends
By Rachelle Riddle
Legion has been unprecedented in the amount of content put out, a direct response to the negative experience in the previous expansion. Warlords of Draenor suffered from lack of end-game content, which led to loads of alts to fill the time, as well as stagnation once the last patch content drought kicked in. To fix the problem of Warlords, Blizzard swung the opposite way on the pendulum to deliver a more enjoyable playing experience. However, when ...
2017-09-25 17:18:46 +0000 UTC View PostLore Watch Episode 58: A Thousand Years of Lore
This week our Lore Watchers Anne, Matt, and Joe take a look at Blizzard’s latest audio drama, A Thousand Years of War. In between discussing the finer points of Alleria and Turalyon’s fate, they delve into the contrast of Light and Void. It’s an extra-long episode of lore and speculation of cosmic proportions!
For Patrons, we're happy to give you access to the episode before everyone else - enjoy it 2017-09-24 23:04:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Watching Blizzard: Lore bombs ahoy!
If you thought yesterday's datamining was packed with story...
- ...just wait until you listen to the latest WoW audio drama, A Thousand Year War, now on YouTube.
We're getting nostalgic
- Can you believe we've been playing on Battle.net for over 20 years? We take 2017-09-22 01:09:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Watching Blizzard: Everything's coming up Kaplan
Didn't we just use a Jeff Kaplan header image yesterday? Okay, maybe so, but you can't argue that he's pretty dang precious in his video appearances. So are you ready for more Kaplan? We've got you covered.
The BlizzCon pre-show has begun!
- There may still be six weeks until BlizzCon, but pre-BlizzCon has already begun with a new series... 2017-09-21 02:20:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Watching Blizzard: You won't believe what happened next
Jeff Kaplan asked you all to play nice
- Surprise! Some players have found that being nice makes other people be nice, too. Is this gaming toxicity, solved? Probably not, but it can't hurt.
Meanwhile, in WoW...
- Demon Hunter Mione has 2017-09-20 05:25:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Blizzard Watch Podcast Uncut: Episode 137
Hi there, Patrons! Here's this week's pre-show and episode of the Blizzard Watch podcast, uncut. If you'd like to download to your favorite device and listen to it later, you can head over to SoundCloud and nab it from there. Thanks for listening!
2017-09-19 21:56:32 +0000 UTC View PostWatching Blizzard: Everything is happening in Heroes of the Storm
Plenty of new stuff is coming to Heroes of the Storm
- It's apparently Overwatch season in Heroes of the Storm, with 2017-09-19 01:52:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Blizzard Watch Podcast Uncut: Episode 136
Hi there, Patrons! Here's this week's pre-show and episode of the Blizzard Watch podcast, uncut. If you'd like to download to your favorite device and listen to it later, you can head over to SoundCloud and nab it from there. Thanks for listening!
2017-09-12 22:01:10 +0000 UTC View PostWatching Blizzard: I'm your density
To be or not to be?
- Anne talks about destiny in today's Know Your Lore.
- And Rossi answers all of your Shadows of Argus lore questions.
We've been enjoying Argus
Lore Watch Episode 57: Xe'ra and Illidan
This week our Lore Watchers Anne, Matt, and Joe answer a few emails regarding the naaru prime Xe’ra and Illidan Stormrage. Along the way there’s discussion about the nature of the naaru and the Light, Illidan’s actions when meeting Xe’ra face to face, and a look into Velen’s role in the story.
For Patrons, we're happy to give you access to the episode before everyone else - enjoy it 2017-09-10 22:52:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Invasion Points: Previewing future expansions?
By Rachelle Riddle
When Blizzard announced we were going to Argus, I couldn't help but wonder what's next. Normally new planets and gathering systems are reserved for new expansions. In confronting the Burning Legion head-on, we're nearing the end of the Titan storyline, which opens up new stories. Obviously N...
2017-09-08 21:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostWatching Blizzard: Can I buy a vowel?
Coming up
- An alphabet soup of esports events with HGC, HCT, APEX and more.
Are you over the Mei short yet?
- If so, you may not want to stir up bad memories by watching this video about making the short.
Thurs...
2017-09-08 01:29:28 +0000 UTC View PostWatching Blizzard: No flying for you
Sorry, fam
- There won't be any flying in Argus.
Attention, Anglers!
- One fine fisherman has finally unlocked alternate colors for the Underlight Angler.
Meet Junkrat an...
2017-09-07 03:20:35 +0000 UTC View PostPatch 7.3 and the Return to WoW
by Dan O'Halloran
I admit I've been on a WoW break this summer. Don't get me wrong, Legion has been one of the strongest expansions of the game in my opinion. Suramar alone was a masterpiece in terms of detail, immersion, and storytelling. But after I settled into the LFR grind and the alt grind and the World Quest grind in late 7.2, my interest, well, ground to a halt. I drifted to
Watching Blizzard: It's an endless nightmare
Beware the Endless Halls
- But if you're willing to brave it, here's how to get your Lucid Nightmare mount. (Hint: bring graph paper.)
And elsewhere in WoW...
- If you haven't tried it, you should really check out this week's 5v5 2017-09-06 02:19:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Blizzard Watch Podcast Uncut: Episode 135
Hi there, Patrons! Here's this week's pre-show and episode of the Blizzard Watch podcast, uncut. If you'd like to download to your favorite device and listen to it later, you can head over to SoundCloud and nab it from there. Thanks for listening!
2017-09-05 21:46:40 +0000 UTC View PostDiablo vs. World of Warcraft in design
by Matthew Rossi
I have gotten fully sucked back into Diablo 3 with Season 11, despite not playing a Necromancer at all, because the gameplay is pretty addictive. The bounties, the rifts, the greater rifts, it's all set up to hit that treadmill and the occasional sound and sight of an orange or set item hitting the ground and glowing in a column of light just works. It hits some basal part of my brain and even when I know I'm not going to get an upgrade (because I have an Ancient Lege...
2017-09-05 17:21:40 +0000 UTC View PostWatching Blizzard: Ready for tomorrow?
Coming up
- The Call of Kel'Thuzad event kicks off tomorrow in Heroes of the Storm with the arrival of Kel'Thuzad himself.
- An 2017-09-05 03:59:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Watching Blizzard: These secrets won't be secrets for long
Coming up
- Another weekend means another weekend in esports.
- The Call of Kel'Thuzad event kicks off next week in Heroes of the Storm with the arrival of 2017-09-01 06:11:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Watching Blizzard: Gul'dan eye-hole man
I — hello! Liz here! — do not understand the joke above, but I am assured it very hip and millennial. If you don't like it, blame Mitch.
This little thing called patch 7.3 is here
- Roleplayers, here's what you need to know about RPing as a member of the Army of the Light.
- 2017-08-31 02:47:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Blizzard Watch Podcast Uncut: Episode 134
Hi there, Patrons! Here's this week's pre-show and episode of the Blizzard Watch podcast, uncut. If you'd like to download to your favorite device and listen to it later, you can head over to SoundCloud and nab it from there. Thanks for listening!
2017-08-29 22:42:45 +0000 UTC View PostLore Watch Episode 56: The lore of 7.3
This week our Lore Watchers Anne, Matt, and Joe sit down to discuss the lore of patch 7.3. Included is a brief overview of each of Argus’ three zones, as well as some in-depth discussion about important characters we’re dealing with along the way. Patrons please note: This episode has a metric ton of spoilers for 7.3 content. If you’re avoiding spoilers, wait until you hit the patch before you give this one a listen.
For Patrons, we're happy to give you access to t...
2017-08-27 22:37:35 +0000 UTC View PostWatching Blizzard, August 24: Not about Jaina
No, we don't have any Dreadlord/Death Knight Jaina news, but we really like the Knights of the Frozen Throne art so that's what you're getting. Check out the latest below!
What to do this weekend
- Check out this week's esports schedule for what to watch.
- Don't forget to turn in your Legionfall War Supplies before Tuesday if you want a L... 2017-08-25 01:34:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Watching Blizzard, August 23: Happy games(com)day!
Today was the official start of Gamescom, and Blizzard fans have been rewarded with cinematics.
Lots of cinematics.
So many cinematics.
Let's check 'em out.
Patch 7.3 was the day's big news
- It's coming out next week, on August 29.
- We have 2017-08-24 04:29:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Watching Blizzard, August 22: We dream of BlizzCon
Gamescom officially kicks off tomorrow, but that doesn't mean we didn't have news today. Check it out!
Hottest news
- BlizzCon may seem like a long way away, but you only have until the end of the month to register for contests. Get on it, people!
- Coming soon to the Overwatch PTR: 2017-08-23 01:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Blizzard Watch Podcast Uncut: Episode 133
Hi there, Patrons! Here's this week's pre-show and episode of the Blizzard Watch podcast, uncut. If you'd like to download to your favorite device and listen to it later, you can head over to SoundCloud and nab it from there. Thanks for listening!
2017-08-22 23:14:56 +0000 UTC View Post