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==July 2010==
{{blz}} July 30, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-how-do-you-want-your-name-in-the-game/ A community poll finds] that most fans would want their name used for an item in the game, though "No to using fan names in games." comes in a very strong second. (A handful of of prominent Diablo 2 fansite people had their online handles used for {{iw|Mercs Mercenary Names in Diablo 2}}, setting precedent.)
[[File:Easter-sc2-diablo3s.jpg|frame|Diablo as an SC2 [[Easter Egg]].]]{{blz}} July28, 2010 -- The best Starcraft 2 [[Easter Egg]] is found; [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-is-a-starcraft-2-easter-egg/ a burning Diablo on one] of the single player mission levels. A [[Deckard Cain]] Easter Egg [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/deckard-cain-in-stacraft-2/ is found the next day].
{{blz}} July27, 2010 -- [[StarCraft 2]]'s [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/starcraft-2-launch-day/ launch day blows up].
{{blz}} July26, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/order-direct-tv-for-virtual-blizzcon/ Ordering information] for the streaming feed from [[BlizzCon 2010]] is posted.
{{blz}} July26, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/monster-wall-teaser/ Bashiok provides a teasing photo] of the Diablo "monster wall." Much fan analysis ensues.
{{blz}} July24, 2010 -- Bashiok [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/glowing-dungeon-doors-and-skill-transformations/ discusses character appearance change], and why skills can't change it entirely.
{{blz}} July24, 2010 -- Blizzard [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-melee-weapon-types/ tweets about melee weapon types], and turns it into a [[fifth character]] tease.
{{blz}} July23, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-gamescom-2010/ Blizzard announces that] they will attend the [[GamesCom]] show in Cologne, Germany, August 22-23. It takes several more [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-demo-gamescom/ weeks of Bashiok teasing] before it's confirmed that Diablo 3 will be one of the playable titles. {{blz}} July 23, 2010 -- The [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/staves-vs.-staffs-and-visual-character-customization/ D3 Team debates "staffs" vs. "staves"] for the plural of staff. Most fans clearly prefer "staves," judging by the comments. {{blz}} July 22, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/dungeons-please-plus-d1-cd-keys/ Blizzard tweets a tease about] glowing dungeon entrances/exits. [[Bashiok]] elaborates in a [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/glowing-dungeon-doors-and-skill-transformations/ forum follow-up a few days later]. {{blz}} July 22, 2010 -- The Starcraft 2 Diablo-themed [[Easter Eggs]] continue, with [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/sc2-ce-avatar-diablo-3-themed-space-marine/ a burning Terran Marine]. {{oth}} July 20, 2010 -- An interview with Diablo 2 soundtrack composer Matt Uelmen [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-symphony-soundtrack-rumor-confirmed-5-years-later/ confirms a "recording of the Diablo 3 soundtrack" rumor] from five years before. {{blz}} July 18, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-decals-sc2-achievement/ Diablo decals are found] for [[StarCraft 2]] over B.net, the first Diablo-related [[Easter Egg]] in SC2. (But not the last.) {{blz}} July 17, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/wds-wont-just-wear-leaves-after-all/ Blizzard teases that the] Witch Doctor's armor will vary more than expected.
{{blz}} July 16, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/answers-to-common-community-questions-about-battlenet-real-id/ Blizzard announces their new/updated plans] for [[Real ID]] on [[Battle.net]], with the wildly-unpopular mandatory "post with your real name" features removed.
