While Blizzard is battling copyright issues in China, it has hit somewhat of a similar problem back home in the US. You see, Blizzard’s trademark for its new online shooter, Overwatch, was suspended by the US Patent Office as the…
Overwatch – Blizzard reveals new team-based shooter at BlizzCon 2014
[Game website] Blizzard Entertainment sprung a little surprise over at BlizzCon 2014 by announcing a brand new IP, Overwatch, which appeared in a recent trademark filing. Overwatch is an online team-based shooter, with several heroes (or characters) with unique abilities…
Hearthstone – Blizzard wins legal case against copycat game in China
While not many folks in the gaming industry have faith in China’s legal system when it comes to IP rights, they can be heartened to know that Blizzard Entertainment and publisher NetEase won a legal battle against a local developer…
Hearthstone – Blizzard trademarks possible game expansion title
According to several internet postings, Blizzard Entertainment has filed trademarks for 2 interesting names, “Eye of Azshara” and “Overwatch”. With BlizzCon 2014 arriving this coming week, speculations point to either a Hearthstone or World of Warcraft expansion due to Azshara’s…
Hearthstone – Smartphone versions delayed till early next year
In a recent development update posted by the Hearthstone team, it was mentioned that the iPhone and Android phone version will only be ready “early next year”. It seems the team is finding it challenging to fit Hearthstone into palm-size…
World of Warcraft – Playing fee increases for the first time in a decade
For those who did not know, World of Warcraft China is still using a Pay to Play business model, contrary to the popular Free to Play one. Publisher NetEase announced earlier today that the hourly fee will now be 30…
Heroes of the Storm – Asiasoft to publish game in Southeast Asia
Currently in the Alpha test phase, Asiasoft announced it will be publishing Blizzard’s Heroes of the Storm in 4 Southeast Asia countries, namely Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. Note that all regions will be linked, similar to other Blizzard products. Read…
Heroes of the Storm – New heroes revealed at PAX East 2014 event
[Game website] Over at PAX East 2014, Blizzard Entertainment revealed a couple of new heroes for their upcoming hero brawler (they prefer this than MOBA), Heroes of the Storm. While I remember seeing Brightwing a few days back, the other…
Hearthstone: Curse of Naxxramas – First paid content update announced
[More info] Blizzard today announced the first paid content update for Hearthstone, titled Curse of Naxxramas, visiting a classic location from the Warcraft lore. A single-player campaign with 5 wings, the first wing of Curse of Naxxramas, The Arachnid Quarter, will…
Hearthstone – Global launch for iPad version begins in selected regions
[Game website] Blizzard launching Hearthstone on the iPad beginning today, starting with Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Launching in a limited set of countries allows us to focus on the end-to-end player experience to make sure it’s awesome before moving…
Blizzard Outcasts – Famed developer announces its first fighting game
[Game website] Blizzard Entertainment today announced its first classic-style fighting game, Blizzard Outcasts: Vengeance of the Vanquished. The playable characters are actually side characters from the Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo, all vying for a chance to take the spotlight. Can…
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Exclusive Scholar class for Korean server
Earlier today, Blizzard Korea announced a new class exclusive to the Korean server, the Scholar. On his journey to the imperial exams, the sagely Scholar came across the unholy land of Sanctuary, and thus decided to help the Nephalem against…
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Expansion launch interview Part 1
[Game website] Reaper of Souls, the expansion for Diablo III, launched just this past week. Having been a detractor of the former game due to several of its features, the removal of the Auction House and implementation of Loot 2.0…
Heroes of the Storm – 10 reasons to play the new heroes brawler
[Game website] While Heroes of the Storm is still not available for public play, the upcoming heroes brawler from Blizzard is getting much attention around the world. It is really not just another “MOBA”, which you can see from the…