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Posted by Kotaku Apr 09 2014 13:20 GMT
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Reaper of Souls introduced huge, randomized dungeons called Nephalem Rifts to Diablo 3. One run usually takes more than 10 minutes, depending on the difficulty level. Well, here's one Korean gamer who completes a relatively huge dungeon in under 4 minutes on Torment difficulty.Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Apr 07 2014 21:30 GMT
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It's not that I have anything against monks, per se. They seem like cool enough people. And my Diablo III monk, Shan, was a cool dude. He just wasn't a demon hunter, you know?Read more...

Posted by Rock, Paper, Shotgun Apr 07 2014 08:00 GMT
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Diablo III has recently made some major updates, including closing the much-loathed auction house. Another of the new features was the addition of clans, essentially guilds for the online ARPG. Limited to 120 members, their intention was to create something smaller than the game’s “communities”, and also something private – invite only. However, for some reason the game’s filters are preventing anyone from creating a clan with variants of the word “trans” in their name.

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Posted by Kotaku Apr 04 2014 12:30 GMT
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deviantART, with the help of the game's art director, Christian Lichtner, recently hosted, judged and concluded a fanart contest themed around Blizzard's action-RPG, Diablo III—and the community came up with some truly mind-blowing pieces. Let's take look at the finalists.Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Apr 01 2014 14:40 GMT
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Farewell, Diablo III story mode. You had a nice long run, but now that I've completed Reaper of Souls' fifth chapter, there's no reason for me to replay you ever again. It's adventure time! Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Mar 29 2014 15:20 GMT
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I haven't played much Diablo III since I reviewed the initial release back in 2012. It was nice and solid and Diablo-esque, but it didn't capture my attention the way earlier games in the series had. Does the Reaper of Souls expansion change that? Watch and find out. Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Mar 28 2014 12:30 GMT
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Here's one well-thought-out Diablo III fan piece by DevaintART artist 6kart, with Deckard Kain, Leah and Diablo himself in the background. After Diablo III's storyline, I don't think it was possible to care about Leah, but this changes things up.Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Mar 26 2014 13:20 GMT
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I always thought Blizzard devs were mostly metalheads, but it seems that's not the case anymore. With Reaper of Souls, they've added a rather special item called 'Halcyon's Ascent', which has electronic dance music artist Deadmau5 written all over it.Read more...

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Posted by Kotaku Mar 25 2014 13:20 GMT
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While we're all getting comfortable with Diablo III's first expansion, Reaper of Souls, let's revisit Azmodan, the final boss of Act III, and his true weakness with Flamy507's machinima.Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Mar 24 2014 20:00 GMT
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In honor of tonight's launch of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, the fine folks at Carbot Animation have delivered their own interpretation of the expansion's dark, doom-filled opening cinematic. It's so good. Read more...

Posted by Rock, Paper, Shotgun Mar 19 2014 08:00 GMT
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Kumquat-complexioned entrepreneur David Dickinson shoulders you aside as he storms the corridors of the Diablo III Auction House. “How can they shut it all down?” He barks, beads of butter springing from his forehead where only sweat would be visible on a lesser man. “Where will I be able to offload this Wicker Chair of +7 Discomfort and Old Tin Soldier of +2 Melancholy Reflections About The Interwar Years?” The items in question are firmly secured in his gargantuan trouser pocket.

“Well, Sir Dickinson.” You begin, struggling to keep pace with his powerful stride. Dickinson hasn’t been formally knighted by the monarch but the ‘Sir’ is fitting – the silver gavel of a higher power still has often caressed the lint from his shoulders behind the carved doors of certain secret chambers. “Nothing will be lost, at least not yet.”

He turns to you, actual bolts of lightning sparking across the damp crevices of his brow. “Explain.”

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Posted by IGN Mar 18 2014 19:00 GMT
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Are progress bars and loot drops distracting us from what really matters: playing the game? This clip originally appeared in Game Scoop! Episode 296.

Posted by Kotaku Mar 18 2014 12:30 GMT
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The Diablo III auction house is gone. Just as promised back in September , as preparation for Reaper of Souls, Blizzard removed one of the most hated features of the game.Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Mar 14 2014 12:30 GMT
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Blizzard's holding a fan-art contest at DeviantART to celebrate the upcoming release of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. This piece, made by Jian Guo, summarizes the storyline of the game in a really unique way. But head over to the site to check all the submitted fan art. Most of them are really well-made.Read more...

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Posted by Rock, Paper, Shotgun Mar 10 2014 17:00 GMT
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For eons now, humanity’s greatest philosophers, scientists, and Internet commenters have debated over the correct usage and spelling of the word “duel.” When you use that version? When is it “dual”? Despite being an incredibly simple binary, the true answer is still shrouded in mystery. And now, more confusion. A third entrant to the dual duel of due(a)ling-ness: Duelyst. It’s a gorgeous-looking turn-based strategy RPG from developers who headed up the likes of Diablo III, Ratchet and Clank, and Rogue Legacy, but it’s focused on rapid-fire Hearthstone-style competition instead of a winding Banner-Saga-esque, er, saga. Don’t let that frighten you off, though. There’s a lot of promise in this one. Also, it’s not free-to-play. One purchase, one even playing field. Reveal video/interview below.

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Posted by Kotaku Mar 09 2014 16:00 GMT
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One of the locations in Diablo III's Reaper of Souls expansion is the Blood Marsh, which sounds like a creepy place from the name, and this preview track Blizzard has put together for us to listen to definitely gives off that vibe with bells, booms and a choir.Read more...

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Posted by Kotaku Mar 05 2014 02:00 GMT
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Maybe you're curious what's new with Diablo III's chunky new 2.0.1 patch?Read more...

Posted by Rock, Paper, Shotgun Feb 26 2014 10:00 GMT
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Diablo III‘s first expansion, Reaper of Souls, won’t explode forth from the Internet’s gleaming loot cavities for another month, but the free patch that includes a healthy chunk of its content is already here right now. Well, if you live in America. It’s not out in other regions yet, but it will be soon. It’s quite a behemoth, with loot of the 2.0 variety flowing from both its wazoos. Rebalanced classes and a new customizable difficulty system are also in, as are revamped bosses and a fully overhauled Paragon leveling system. Basically, this patch is Reaper of Souls’ blanched white backbone. More details below.

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Posted by PlayStation Blog Feb 24 2014 15:30 GMT
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2014 is starting to fly by — it’s already February! — so we are taking this week to get a bit nostalgic and take a look back at 2013 and highlight some games you might have missed with the Back to 2013 Sale. Starting tomorrow through March 3rd, we’re discounting some great games from the past year, with even deeper discounts for PS Plus members.

Sometimes there just isn’t enough time in a year to play all the games you might want to, and sometimes titles just slip through the cracks. Didn’t play Diablo III, Spelunky, Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition, Guacamelee! or Rayman Legends? Pick these games (and more) up this week at up to 50% off, or up to 75% off for PS Plus members.

Check out the full lineup for the Back to 2013 Sale below.

12684386663_7c3e26e2ab_z.jpg Title PS Plus Price Sale Price Original Price Diablo III $35.99 $39.99 $59.99 Dragon’s Crown (PS Vita) $17.49 $24.99 $39.99 Dragon’s Crown (PS3) $17.49 $24.99 $49.99 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City $4.89 $6.99 $9.99 Guacamelee! (Cross-buy) $7.34 $10.49 $14.99 Injustice Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition (PS Vita) $14.69 $20.99 $29.99 Injustice Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition (PS3) $24.49 $34.99 $49.99 Injustice Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition (PS4) $24.49 $34.99 $49.99 Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch $6.99 $9.99 $19.99 Persona 2: Eternal Punishment $3.49 $4.99 $9.99 Persona 4 Arena $7.50 14.99 $29.99 Rayman Legends $29.39 $41.99 $59.99 Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (PS Vita) $17.49 $24.99 $35.99 Spelunky (Cross-buy) $7.34 $10.49 $14.99 Super Motherload (Cross Buy) $3.75 $7.49 $14.99 Tales of Xillia $14.99 $19.99 $39.99 Terraria (PS3) $5.99 $9.99 $14.99 The Walking Dead: Season 2 – Ep. 1, All That Remains $2.79 $3.99 $4.99 The Walking Dead: Season 2 – Season Pass $10.49 $14.99 $19.99 The Wolf Among Us – Episode 1: Faith $2.39 $3.99 $4.99 The Wolf Among Us Season Pass $8.99 $14.99 $19.99 WWE 2K14 $29.99 $39.99 $59.99

Don’t miss out on these sweet games again. The Back to 2013 Sale starts tomorrow and runs through Monday, March 3rd. What games are you going to pick up?


Posted by Kotaku Feb 19 2014 20:50 GMT
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Gearing up for the release of Reaper of Souls, Blizzard is showing off the new Clans and Communities features coming to Diablo III in patch 2.0.1. Clans are guild-like invite-only affairs, while communities are more casual groups sorted by interests, geographic location and the like. You can find out all bout both on the Diablo III page. Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Jan 29 2014 23:24 GMT
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A look inside the $80 Diablo III: Reaper of Souls collector's edition, aka the big box special. It's everything in the $60 digital deluxe version, plus circular pieces of plastic, a square of colorful cloth-covered gel, and a hardbound art book that makes the whole thing worthwhile-ish. Read more...

Posted by Rock, Paper, Shotgun Dec 20 2013 18:00 GMT
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Diablo III: Reaper of Souls‘ closed beta is now in full swing, and that colloquialism makes it sound like everyone’s singing and dancing along to big band music instead of hacking and slashing. If only that were the case. If only. But the clickity clacking Second Coming Of Loot is inching ever closer to completion, so Blizzard’s seen fit to issue a release date. That’s how game development works, doncha know. So then, got plans for March? Well, CANCEL THEM. Or don’t, because letting videogames dictate the pace and structure of your life probably isn’t very healthy.

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Posted by IGN Dec 19 2013 22:34 GMT
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The first expansion pack for the latest game in the Diablo series now has a release date, as Blizzard announced today that Diablo III: Reaper of Souls for PC and Mac will be launched on March 25, 2014.

Posted by Kotaku Dec 19 2013 19:36 GMT
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You might not want to preorder the Diablo III expansion pack just yet—especially if you're in the beta. Some players who preordered Reaper of Souls are reporting restriction issues connected to their current Diablo III accounts, and Blizzard is taking down the beta for some "urgent maintenance."Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Dec 19 2013 16:49 GMT
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Diablo III's first (only?) expansion pack will be out on March 25, Blizzard just announced. It'll be $40. Read more...

Posted by Rock, Paper, Shotgun Nov 21 2013 09:00 GMT
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Every time I write about Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, I cannot resist the urge to blast “Don’t Fear The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult. Then I begin having flashbacks to the original Prey, a game that, incidentally, made me far happier than vanilla Diablo III. But hey, seasons don’t fear the Reaper seems to be kinda on the right track, so that’s encouraging. Now, though, it’s time to keep it from catching aflame (or going up in smoke; I forget how it works in Hell) and careening madly off a cliff by lending a hand during the game’s beta phase. It just opened up to Blizzard’s friends and family (and also ”valued media contacts and key members of the Blizzard community”), but others won’t have to wait too terribly long to take a crack at it. An invite-based closed beta will kick off before the year is out.

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Posted by Kotaku Nov 20 2013 18:10 GMT
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Diablo III's closed beta test for the Reaper of Souls expansion will begin by the end of the year, Blizzard said today. It's underway now for "friends and family," of Blizzard—which includes "3,000 of our most active Diablo III players from around the world" in addition to VIPs and press. Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Nov 18 2013 21:30 GMT
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If you thought the final boss from Blizzard's Diablo III was terrifying, wait until you've got the Prime Evil staring you down in your own living room. Sideshow Collectibles' Diablo polystone statue is truly terrifying. Read more...

Posted by Rock, Paper, Shotgun Nov 13 2013 15:00 GMT
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Welp, that’s it. I’ve done all I can do. In an interview with Diablo III: Reaper of Souls‘ lead designers, I attempted to comprehend once and for all why they refuse to simply add an *option* to go offline on PC. The auction house will soon be gone, the console version has no such requirement, and I cannot conceive a universe in which the game’s community suddenly shatters like a beautiful ice crystal just because its members don’t always have to be connected to the internet. And yet, here we are. On the upside, lead designer Kevin Martens and art director Christian Lichtner actually had some rather encouraging things to say about the rest of the game’s direction, though our chat was ultimately, sadly cut short. 

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Posted by PlayStation Blog Nov 09 2013 01:56 GMT
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I’m here in Anaheim for Blizzcon 2013, and as anyone who knows me might have guessed, the first thing I did when I got here was make a beeline for the Diablo III booth to get some hands-on time with its in-development PS4 version.

Let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way first: Diablo III looks good on PS4. The demo I played didn’t stutter or hitch once — the PS4 version runs at 1080p and 60FPS or better throughout, as confirmed by Production Director John Hight when I spoke with him on the show floor. Everything looks tack-sharp, and plenty of extra bits have been added or tweaked in Diablo III’s PS4 version. Just wait ’til you see the glow of a freshly dropped health globe reflected in a pool of stagnant water.

Diablo III’s DualShock 4 controls are still being tweaked and perfected, but the touchpad implementation today was largely gesture-based, swiping left and right to switch to different inventory and skill subsections. It’s pretty hard to improve on the perfection of Diablo III’s radial menus as they are on PS3, but DualShock 4′s touchpad makes for a suitable change of pace, if only to mix things up once in a while.

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DualShock 4′s light bar glows a different color for each player. Paired with existing on-screen indicators, it provides that much more instantaneous visual feedback — handy when things inevitably start getting out of control on the battlefield.

And of course, the improved ergonomics and analog sticks on PS4′s new controller will make marathon sessions significantly more comfortable.

Reaper of Souls, Blizzard’s recently announced expansion to Diablo III, will be included with the purchase of Diablo III on PS4. In it, Malthael, the former Angel of Wisdom, has become the Angel of Death, and has generally bad things in mind for humanity. Predictably, you’re not too keen on letting him have his way.

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The demo I played at Blizzcon was a small section of the new act that takes place after the end of Diablo III’s main campaign. The 15-20 minute section was draped in dark, blue and gray tones and a permeating sense of dread. Appropriate, given the expansion’s premise.

Playing as the Crusader, Reaper of Souls’ new character class, I smashed and dashed through hordes of demonic baddies, utilizing a bevy of devastating new moves to mow down anything in my way. Described by the design team as a “war machine made human,” the Crusader attacks enemies up close, but has plenty of area-of-effect attacks and buffs to make him a versatile mid-range brawler as well.

A few highlights from the Crusader’s repertoire (these may change, as Reaper of Souls is still in development):

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  • Smash: Just about what it sounds like. This attack actually reaches a bit ahead of the Crusader, meaning you don’t need to risk completely exposing yourself to retribution from any foes who survive more than one hit.
  • Consecrate: An area-of-effect buff that encompasses the majority of the screen, continually healing any fellow fighters within its reach.
  • Laws of Valor: Another buff, this time an immediate boost to all allies’ dished-out damage.
  • Falling Sword: An earth-shaking attack that must be used sparingly, given its moderate cooldown time. The Crusader leaps into the air, then slams back into the ground, damaging all enemies around him.
  • Steed Charge: A quick way to get out of (or into) trouble quickly. The Crusader mounts a phantasmic steed, running through enemies — and leaving a trail of fire in his wake, given the right rune selection — without a second thought.
  • Heavenly Strength: A passive ability that gives the Crusader the power to wield a two-handed weapon as well as a shield, allowing for truly terrifying equipment combos.

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One last treat for current fans of Diablo III on PS3: you’ll be able to fully transfer your characters to the PS4 version when it comes out. Be aware, though, that this is a one-way transfer. Once your level 60 Demon Hunter is migrated to Diablo III on PS4, given the amount of gameplay elements and scenarios introduced in the next-gen version, there’s no going back! Not that you’d want to go back, after seeing it on PS4.

It’s a testament to Blizzard’s mastery of the gaming medium that I, a very busy person who has already sunk 60+ hours into this game on PS3, am shaking in anticipation to forfeit another 60 hours to it when it lands on PS4. We haven’t yet heard when Diablo III is going to make its next-gen debut, but I do know one thing: you guys aren’t going to hear from me for a while once it does.