http://rpad.tv/2010/10/26/blizzcon-2010-cosplay-video/
1:26 WD cosplayers
==October 2010==
{{blz}} October 6, 2010 -- The [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/female-wizard-gear-set-preview/ next of the gear set previews] continues with the female [[Wizard]].
==September 2010==
{{blz}} September 8, 2010 -- Bashiok [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-changes-to-runestones/ sprinkles some information about new rune effects] and Flux relays an "unofficial" conversation with Bashiok regarding the recent skill [[rune]] changes.
==August 2010==
===Gamescom 2010===
The Gamescom show in Cologne, Germany ran from August 18-21, and featured a ton of new Diablo III news. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3-feature-announcement-at-gamescom/ Earlier in the month] Blizzard had promised to reveal a new Diablo III feature at the show, and they held a press conference as soon as the show began to present the [[Artisans]], as well as the concept of [[crafting]] from [[recipes]] using [[materials]] obtained from the [[salvage cube]]. Gamescom 2010 also brought new interviews, screenshots, artwork, and more.
====Jay Wilson Interviews====
====Artisan Infos====
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/artisan-presentation-video-gamescom/ The Artisan introduction video] narrated by [[Jay Wilson]]. Also [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-gamescom-jay-wilson-presentation-video/ video of his live narration] from the show.
====Screenshots and Visuals====
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/artisan-presentation-video-gamescom/ The Artisan introduction video] narrated by [[Jay Wilson]]. Also [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-gamescom-jay-wilson-presentation-video/ video of his live narration] from the show.
===August, Pre-Gamescom===
{{blz}} August 11, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/health-globe-details-revealed-plus-boss-monsters/ Bashiok provides information] about [[Health Globes]] and [[monster]] nomenclature.
{{blz}} August 4, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/a-new-witch-doctor-skill-revealed/ Bashiok confirms a new skill] for the [[Witch Doctor]] called [[Poison Dart]].
==July 2010==
{{blz}} July 1, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/max-level-and-more-on-skill-caps/ Bashiok takes back all of his] June comments about max skill caps, and teases a "99 vs. 100" max level debate.
==June 2010==
{{oth}}June 2, 2010 -- The first round of [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-tickets-goes-on-sale-today/ Blizzcon tickets went on sale]... and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-tickets-round-one-sold-out/ were gone in minutes]. The same was true of the second batch, three days later.
==May 2010 ==
{{blz}}May 1, 2010 -- Bashiok [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-trouble-with-skill-training-systems/ on skill training systems] and why Diablo 3 will not include such a game mechanic.
==April 2010==
{{pic}}April 1, 2010 -- The first two [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-first-diablo-iii-jigsaw-images/ Diablo 3 jigsaw images debut], showing outdoor areas from the WWI 2008 Gameplay movie. Both are awesome, and were enormously difficult to create.
==March 2010==
{{blz}} March 2, 2010 -- [[Bashiok]] on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-various-game-issues/ mana globes, NPC conversations], and the UI.
==February 2010==
{{blz}}February 1, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-diablo-3-screenshots/ Three new screenshots] added to the official site.
==January 2010==
{{blz}}January 4, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/monk-resource-system-complete/ Bashiok on the Monk's resource system] and those of other characters.
==December 2009==
Diablo III Year in Review. Twelve-part monthly recap of all the news and developments.
{|
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-january-2009/ January 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-february-2009/ February 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-march-2009/ March 2009]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-april-2009/ April 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-May-2009/ May 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-june-2009/ June 2009]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-july-2009/ July 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-august-2009/ August 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-september-2009/ September 2009]
|
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-october-2009/ October 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-november-2009/ November 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-december-2009/ December 2009]
|}
* Diablo 2 on '''Best of the Decade''' lists:
** [http://www.destructoid.com/the-top-50-videogames-of-the-decade-10-1--155591.phtml #7 best game of the decade], by Destructoid.
** [http://www.gamezone.com/news/12_21_09_08_03AM.htm #5 of the decade] by GameZone.com.
{{oth}} 29 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-psychology-behind-diablo-ii-loot-system/ A psychologist analyzes why fans] find the loot/reward model of gaming so addictive.
{{com}} 23 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-holiday-bonus-content/ Diii.net asks if fans want to see] bonus seasonal content? Or do you find Xmas trees in [[Tristram]] a ridiculous idea? Feedback is mixed.
{{pre}} 23 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-diablo-3-monster-the-morlu-caster/ The Morlu Caster] gets covered in detail and added to the wiki bestiary.
{{blz}} 19 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-comments-on-v1.13/ Bashiok on v1.13 changes], feedback, and future plans.
{{blz}} 17 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-day-night-cycles/ Bashiok on why Diablo 3] will not have day/night cycles. (Areas look better with one preset level of lighting.
{{blz}} 17 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d3s-ui-and-act-2-areas/ Bashiok on Act 2 level variety] and D3's non-customizable interface.
[[File:Merch-barb-statue.jpg|thumb|150|Merch! Barb statue.]]
{{blz}} 16 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-magic-find/ Bashiok defends] the return of [[Magic Find]] against all comers.
{{blz}} 16 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-difficulty-and-bosses/ Bashiok on game difficulty] via random boss mods.
{{com}} 12 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-mystery-of-klar-and-tryneus/ The one mystery of v1.13], Klar and Tyraneus, is examined. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-klar-and-tryneus-mystery-or-not/ A later vote shows] that most fans think they are just a pointless distraction.
{{blz}} 10 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d2-v1.13-patch-hits-the-test-realm/ v1.13 hits the patch test realm] to the enormous shock of virtually everyone. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/v1.13-uber-quest-and-patch-reactions/ Fan reactions] to the limited, timid, and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/undocumented-patch-1.13-changes/ partially undocumented] patch changes are strongly negative.
{{blz}} 8 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-resurrection/ Bashiok talks about changes] to the [[Resurrection]] function in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 7 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-runes/ Bashiok defends skill runes] in articulate fashion.
{{oth}} 5 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-impersonates-d3-debut-dungeon/ The power of TorchED is shown] with a Torchlight mod that creates a dungeon that looks exactly like the Diablo 3 WWI gameplay movie dungeon.
{{oth}} 4 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/where-not-to-buy-a-diablo-2-cd-key/ A Diablo 2 player] writes about how not to buy a used Diablo 2 CD-key.
{{blz}} 3 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-laughing-skeletons/ Bashiok on laughing skeletons].
{{com}} 2 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-17-religion-and-morality-in-gaming/ Religion and Morality] debated. Could/should Diablo 3 have more ethics and morality in its content?
{{oth}} 1 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-barbarian-merch-arrives/ Diablo 3 Merch] comes to life as the Barbarian statues arrive.
{{oth}} 1 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-on-facebook/ In news that most found horrible or great] Blizzard joins Facebook with new pages for Diablo, Warcraft, and Starcraft. Fan opinions [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-on-facebook-part-ii/ are very mixed].
==November 2009==
{{blz}} 24 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-act-3-and/ Bashiok on Act 3 testing], non-linear game construction, and Diablo timeline ret-con efforts.
{{int}} 23 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/travis-baldree-on-d3-vs.-torchlight/ Travis Baldress, lead dev of Torchlight] talks about the similarities with Diablo 3.
{{int}} 23 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/rob-pardon-on-d3s-release-date/ Rob Pardo] on Blizzard announcing their games too early.
{{blz}} 21 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/skill-trees-gone1/ Skill Trees are gone]. This big news [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-no-skill-trees-speculation/ requires several days] of [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/non-skill-trees-discussion-evolves/ updates to impart] all of the details.
{{blz}} 21 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-character-clipping/ Bashiok on character clipping], i.e. the characters can walk through each other in Diablo 3. This one created enough controversy [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-character-clipping-part-2/ for a follow up post] a few days later.
{{blz}} 18 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-color-blindness-and-ninjas/ Bashiok on color blindness] and why there won't be any Ninja/Samurai classes in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 17 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-two-handed-weapons/ Bashiok provides illumination into the ongoing debate] over how to make two-handed weapons viable.
{{blz}} 15 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-news/ Bashiok on the latest v1.13 delay/denial] and why the aged infrastructure that powers Battle.net can't take na' more. (So [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-increased-stash-no-more/ no bigger stash] for you!)
[[File:Tl-vs-d3-3.jpg|thumb|300px|Torchlight vs. Diablo 3.]]
{{blz}} 15 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-tips-and-dungeon-pillars/ Bashiok on gameplay movie glitches] and skill hovers.
{{blz}} 14 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-demons-and-release-dates/ Bashiok on Fallen, fire-breathing demons], and the Diablo 3 wait stretching on...
{{oth}} 13 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-las-vegas/ Blizzcon 2010 to land] in Las Vegas! [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/what-doesnt-happen-in-vegas-stays-in-la/ Or not]...
{{com}} 12 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-modding-takes-off-d3s-remains-grounded/ Interesting news on Torchlight's] extensive modding efforts, compared to Blizzard's disinterest with Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 11 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-team-seeks-cinematic-inspirations/ Bashiok on] the [[D3 Team]]'s movie nights: ''Lone Wolf and Cub'' and ''The Thing''.
{{oth}} 9 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iii-not-part-of-blizzards-2010-plans/ Blizzard makes official] what most of us already knew. Diablo 3 will not be released in 2010. More reinforcing details when/why/where [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-due-in-next-few-years/ released a week later].
{{blz}} 6 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-talisman-and-torchlight/ Bashiok requests an end to the Torchlight discussion] and adds a few words about the [[Talisman]].
{{blz}} 5 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-5th-class-secrecy/ Bashiok on the fifth character] and original character designs.
{{blz}} 3 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d3s-isometric-pov/ Bashiok on camera angles] and why Diablo 3 has a fixed isometric, rather than a roving 1st person PoV like WoW.
{{oth}} 3 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-news-and-scurrilous-rumors/ Ridiculous rumors that Blizzard] would have to remake Diablo 3 because of... Torchlight?
{{blz}} 2 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/stashes-and-mercenaries/ Bashiok on how Blizzard views] cool game features in other games (such as Torchlight).
{{int}} 2 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-game-hunters/ USA Today interviews] Jay Wilson. Unfortunately this is a typically-generic mass-media interview, without any new game info.
{{oth}} 1 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/borderlands-homage-to-a-d2-monster/ New FPS/RPG Borderlands] incorporates a large number of Diablo 2 references. Several are listed in this news post.
{{pic}} 1 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-vs.-diablo-3-graphics/ Torchlight comparisons continue] with a piece stacking TL screenshots side by side with D3 shots. The similarities are largely incidental/accidental.
==October 2009==
{{int}} 29 October, 2009 -- [http://www.diablo-source.com/index.php?cmd=article&sec=news&act=view&id=354 Julian Love interviewed] by the Diablo Source.
{{blz}} 29 October, 2009 [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3-item-colors-and-female-narration/ Bashiok on item colors], monster colors, the D3 narrator's voice, and survivors from [[Harrogath]].
{{com}} 28 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-16-party-friendly-skills/ Are party-friendly skills] required in Diablo 3?
{{blz}} 21 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-detailed-damage-displays/ Bashiok on detailed damage] displays.
{{int}} 21 October, 2009 -- [http://hellforge.gameriot.com/blogs/Hellforge/Diablo-III-The-Lore-of-the-World-An-Interview-with-Leonard-Boyarsky/page1 Leonard Boyarsky interviewed] by Hellforge.
{{com}} 21 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/a-case-study-in-the-inherent-shortcomings-of-twitter/ Twitter commentary confusion] demonstrates the inherent shortcomings of the medium?
{{oth}} 16 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-vs.-warcraft/ Blizzard's Warcraft and Diablo] community managers get into some heated Twitter-based grabass.
{{blz}} 16 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/october-news-on-patch-1.13/ Bashiok announces the latest] v1.13 delay.
{{int}} 15 October, 2009 -- [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/jlove101309/index.shtml Julian Love interviewed] by Planet Diablo.
{{blz}} 13 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-item-pickups/ Bashiok on item pickups and party sharing].
{{blz}} 10 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-return-of-harrogath/ Bashiok confirms that there will be] no return to Harrogath in D3. (The town was destroyed by the Worldstone's explosion.)
{{int}} 8 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-exclusive-full-transcript/ Jay Wilson interviewed] by Diii.net
{{blz}} 3 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-gold-and-the-economy/ Bashiok on gold and the D3 economy]. A follow up came [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-anti-gold-economy-misconceptions/ 3 days later].
{{blz}} 2 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-...-twitter/ Bashiok posts to promote the defend] the @Diablo twitter feed.
{{oth}} 2 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iii-unique-item-names-selected-in-twitter-contest/ Blizzard announces five D3 uniques] submitted by fans via their Twitter contest. (Other entries [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-uniques-revealed/ were listed previously].)
{{oth}} 1 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-tattoo-true-fans/ A true Diablo fan] gets his back inked to prove it.
{{blz}} 1 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-ii-1.13-stash-size-issues-causes-temp-delay/ v1.13 delayed again] so the larger stash can be removed.
==September 2009==
===Late September 2009===
{{blz}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/female-monk-to-be-revealed-later/ Bashiok on the still-unrevealed] female monk.
{{pre}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/diablo-iii/preview/diablo-iii-hands-on/a-200909249532604041/g-2008063084756359080 GamesRadar previews Diablo 3]. No new info.
{{oth}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-look-for-blizzard.com/ New, Flash-intensive layout] for Blizzard.com and all Blizzard's gaming sites.
{{blz}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-monks-mana-resource/ Bashiok on the Monk's non-mana] resource.
{{oth}} 28 September, 2009 -- [http://imprint.uwaterloo.ca/2009/sep/25/features/blizzard-entertainment-visits-uw/ Blizzard Jobs visits] Waterloo University.
{{blz}} 28 September, 2009 --[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/wizards-teleport-cooldown-may-be-reduced-with-runes-and-in-skill-tree/ Bashiok on skill runes] and Teleport's cooldown time.
{{pre}} 26 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bosses-and-champions-in-diablo-3/ Bosses and champions] in D3, discussed in detail.
{{blz}} 23 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-wd-damage-and-rune-shirts/ Bashiok on the Witch Doctor], and total skill numbers.
{{vid}} 23 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-diablo-3-videos/ Great videos from a D3 presentation] at Digital Taipei 2009.
{{blz}} 22 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-condensed-skill-trees-and-more/ Bashiok on Low Level Dueling], skill variety, and more.
{{blz}} 22 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-non-mana-resources-and-cinematics/ Bashiok on SC2 vs. D3], and the Wizard and Monk's non-mana resources.
{{pre}} 21 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-quests-detailed/ All about the function of quests] in D3.
{{pic}} 20 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-visual-delights/ New screenshot and concept art].
{{pre}} 19 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/game-controls-and-inventory-explained/ Detailed article covers] the controls and inventory system in D3.
{{int}} 15 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzards-owner-takes-the-fun-out-of-game-development/ Activision/Blizzard CEO] Bobby Kotick on, "taking the fun" out of game development.
{{blz}} 12 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-caps-and-wow-comparisons/ Bashiok on skill caps] and D3's development.
{{blz}} 11 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-act-2-map-and-swine-flu/ Bashiok on Act 2 Map].
{{int}} 8 September, 2009 -- [http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/blizzards-mike-ryder-interview Michael Ryder], Blizzard's Vice President of International Business, interviewed by GamesIndustry.biz.
{{oth}} 7 September, 2009. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/npc-leah-spotted-in-game/ Leah confirmed] as an in-game NPC sighting.
===Penny Arcade Expo, September 4-6, 2009===
Diablo 3 was playable at PAX and numerous hands-on reports and chunks of (ninja-recorded) gameplay footage surfaced from the convention.
* Gameplay Reports from PAX: (In descending order of length/quality.)
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-d3-hands-on-reports-from-pax/ A fan posts his detailed] game observations from PAX.
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740522 Another fan with] great hands-on play reports.
** [http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2009/09/04/pax-09-hands-on-with-diablo-3/ ThatVideoGameBlog.com] shares tehir impressions.
** [http://www.co-optimus.com/article/2546/Diablo_3_Hands_on_Preview.html Co-Optimus hands-on] preview.
** [http://www.gamestooge.com/2009/09/08/pax-09-gabe-tycho-and-final-thoughts/ GameStooge.com] liked what they saw.
** [http://www.examiner.com/x-14942-San-Jose-Home-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d8-PAX09-final-thoughts The SF Examiner] saw D3 at PAX.
* Gameplay movies (All fan-grabbed with cell phone cams, so the quality is fairly low.):
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/another-pax-video/ Video with a Wizard] in a desert dungeon and some item hovers.
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-pax-gameplay-footage/ Two more videos] from the show.
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-diablo-3-videos/ Several more PAX] videos embedded in this post.
* Miscellaneous Articles from PAX
** [http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=25158 Gamasutra describes what makes] PAX special and different from other conventions.
** [http://www.neowin.net/news/gamers/09/09/08/brads-pax-2009 Neowin.net posted] pictures of the Blizzard booth.
** [http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/main/updated-pax-09-exclusive-diablo-3-interview.html NoMoreGameBlogs posts an] "interview" with a Bliz PR guy who can neither confirm nor deny anything.
===Early September, 2009===
{{blz}} 4 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-auto-attributes/ Bashiok on auto-attributes], the issue that never dies.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-damage-types/ Bashiok on the various types of damage] utilized in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d2-v1.13-work-commences/ Work commences on the D2 v1.13 patch]. No ETA is offered.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/here-we-go-again/ The Great Art Controversy (sort of) returns], with half a dozen marked up screenshots from the new gameplay movie. Bashiok argues, fans chime in, and the consensus seems to be strongly against the nitpickers.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-replayability/ Bashiok on replayability], character variety, and respecs.
{{pre}} 2 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/jay-wilson-on-the-5th-class/ Wired quotes Jay Wilson] on the unannounced 5th class.
{{oth}} 2 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/play-d3-penny-arcade-expo/ Blizzard confirms that Diablo 3] will be playable at the upcoming Penny Arcade Expo.
{{blz}} 2 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-boe-items/ Bashiok speaks at great length about BoE] (Bind on Equip) and BoP (Bind on Pickup) items in Diablo 3.
==August 2009==
August was a tremendously busy month for news, headlined by the biggest ever outpouring of Diablo 3 news, from Blizzcon 2009. There was also a fair amount of info released at the Gamescom convention, and items from those events are found in the [[Media Coverage: 2009]] article.
