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Diablo 5 senior game director says 'the continued passion' is the reason Diablo 2: Resurrected exists and has allowed Blizzard to look at it for modern inspiration — 'Because it exists today alongside Diablo 4, we can look at it through today's lens'

By Demi Williams Published

Blizzard has said that the success of Diablo 2: Resurrected has enabled it to use the game as modern inspiration for Diablo 5.

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Assorted video chat apps are seen on an iPhone, including Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Messenger, Marco Polo, WhatsApp, and Cisco Webex Meetings.
Discord not loading? The gaming chat service was down for some users

By Dashiell Wood Published

Discord was down for some users today.

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A still from the StarCraft teaser trailer showing a recruit looking into the giant power armor
Blizzard says designing a StarCraft open-world shooter presents specific challenges in scale and perspective — 'If you're 10 feet tall and you're wearing something that weighs 1,000 pounds, doors are a challenge'

By Rob Dwiar Published

Changing StarCraft from a real-time strategy to an open-world shooter came with perspective challenges, but also a simple challenge to do with doors.

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Photo of Steam Deck handheld console
RAM crisis hasn't changed Steam Deck 2 plans but could affect launch timing

By Darren Allan Published

Valve says that handheld will happen "when we can deliver" — hinting that pricing will be key.

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A character from PUBG: Dednet shooting at a car in the forest next to a red and purple shipping container
PUBG: Dednet director says the game is all about 'spreading the gospel of PUBG to an audience that hasn't historically connected with it'

By Dashiell Wood Published

The PUBG: Dednet creative director discusses how the upcoming spin-off fits with the rest of the franchise.

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StarCraft
Blizzard says StarCraft will have the same 'gritty' atmosphere and be inspired by the 'interstellar western' of the original RTS — 'Our real world has asymmetry to it, and so I think leveraging that and putting that into this world was key for us'

By Demi Williams Published

StarCraft will adopt the same "gritty" atmosphere of the original real-time strategy (RTS) game, according to Blizzard Entertainment.

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
'No old code exists': Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis experience director confirms the 'reimagining' had to be built totally from the ground up on Unreal Engine 5 — but this meant Crystal Dynamics could add more tech upgrades

By Demi Williams Published

Crystal Dynamics has explained why it chose to build Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis from the ground up on Unreal Engine 5.

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NYT Connections homescreen on a phone, on a purple background
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, September 15 (game #1192)

By Johnny Dee Published

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

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New Beats-branded iPhone game controllers may be on the way

By Isaiah Williams Published

Beats-branded game controllers for iPhones may be on the way, as rumors suggest Apple wants to take advantage of a growing market.

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'I'm pretty confident this isn't going to be in this year's Battlefield update' — PUBG: Dednet director Dave Curd explains how the '90s-inspired multiplayer shooter stands out with its zany abilities and unique style

By James Pickard Published

I slither into battle with a power drill-wielding doll on my shoulder

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