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This page lists all ''Diablo III'' coverage; previews, interviews, pictures, videos, designer diaries, forum post, and more. Anything from the D3 team that's substantial enough to warrant a news post on Diii.net gets an entry on this page. Larger interviews and other features are archived in this section one month after they go online, to ward off link rot. If you are new to Diablo or Diablo III development, you can read up on the topic here:
 
This page lists all ''Diablo III'' coverage; previews, interviews, pictures, videos, designer diaries, forum post, and more. Anything from the D3 team that's substantial enough to warrant a news post on Diii.net gets an entry on this page. Larger interviews and other features are archived in this section one month after they go online, to ward off link rot. If you are new to Diablo or Diablo III development, you can read up on the topic here:
 
* '''[[Diablo 3 Basics]]''' - The light source of all known Diablo III data in one fact sheet.
 
* '''[[Diablo 3 Basics]]''' - The light source of all known Diablo III data in one fact sheet.
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==October 2008 - BlizzCon==
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{{oth}} October 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/barbarian-game-play-and-skill-tree-discussion/ Barbarian Game Play and Skill Tree Discussion]
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{{pan}} October 19, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-diablo-3-lore-panel-video/ BlizzCon: Diablo 3 Lore Panel Video]
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{{pic}} October 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-character-art1/ New Character Art]
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{{pre}} October 18, 2008. [http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/10/18/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-hands-on-impressions/ BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III hands-on impressions]
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{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/bcexp101708/ The BlizzCon Experience - Afterthoughts]
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{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/wdbarb101708/ BlizzCon '08: Witch Doctor and Barbarian Preview]
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{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=261369 Diablo III Hands On]
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{{pic}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-npc-artwork/ New NPC Artwork]
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{{pic}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-d3-inventory-images/ BlizzCon D3 Inventory Images]
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{{vid int}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/videos/29411/Diablo_III_All_Access.html Diablo III: All Access]
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{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/10/18/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-hands-on-impressions/ 'Diablo III' Hands-On]
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{{pre}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.g4tv.com/mmoreport/videos/29405/The_MMO_Report_BlizzCon_08_Special.html The MMO Report: BlizzCon 08 Special]
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{{blz}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-tidbits/ Blizzcon 2008: Diablo III Tidbits]
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{{int}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/16/blizzcon-2008-blizzards-rob-pardo-on-diablo-3-starcraft-2/ BlizzCon 2008: Blizzard's Rob Pardo talks Diablo 3]
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{{pan}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-press-conference-with-jay-wilson/ BlizzCon Press Conference with Jay Wilson]
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{{pic}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-blizzcon-monster-art/ New BlizzCon Monster Art]
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{{oth}} October 16, 2008. [http://blizzplanet.com/news/2814/ BlizzPlanet Diablo 3 Answers]
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{{vid int}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.gamereactor.se/grtv/?id=3255&sid=95f9c59ee168ff5ca1c8943bb107bf2a BlizzCon08: Diablo III Update w/ Gameplay]
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{{vid int}} October 16, 2008. [http://uk.gamespot.com/mac/rpg/diablo3/video/6199524/diablo-iii-interview-5 Diablo III Interview 5]
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{{pre}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.rpgamer.com/games/diablo/diablo3/diablo3imp.html Diablo 3 - Blizzcon Impression]
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{{int}} October 16, 2008. [http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/qa-blizzard-ceo.html Q&A: Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime on DRM, WoW and the Next MMO]
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{{int}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/blizzard-wizard Blizzard Wizard] ([[Paul Sams]] Interview)
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{{int}} October 15, 2008. [http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/qa-blizzards-ex.html Q&A: Blizzard's Executive Vice President of Game Design Rob Pardo]
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{{vid int}} October 15, 2008. [http://diablo3.battlenet.pl/portal/d3/1/99/Wywiad_Battlenetpl_z_Jayem_Wilsonem_i_Rayem_Gresko.html Jay Wilson and Ray Gresko Video Interview]
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{{pre}} October 15, 2008. [http://www.meristation.com/v3/des_avances.php?id=cw48f4e9b44d34a&pic=PC&idj=cw48662a1c21860 Diablo III Preview] (Spanish). [http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&tl=en&u=http://www.meristation.com/v3/des_avances.php%3Fid%3Dcw48f4e9b44d34a%26pic%3DPC%26idj%3Dcw48662a1c21860 Google Translated].
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{{pre}} October 15, 2008. [http://tentonhammer.com/node/46423 BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-On Preview]
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{{pre}} October 15, 2008. [http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3170686&p=1 Diablo 3 Hands-On Preview]
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{{blz}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-answers-post-blizzcon-diablo-3-concerns/ Bashiok Answers Post-Blizzcon Diablo 3 Concerns]
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{{vid int}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.starcraftwire.net/n/1282/frank-pearce-interview BlizzCon 2008 Frank Pearce Interview]
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{{pic}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/photos/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-in-depth-hands-on/ BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III In-Depth Hands On]
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{{pic}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/photos/blizzcon-diablo-3-skill-systems-gallery/ BlizzCon: Diablo 3 Skill Systems Gallery]
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{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41489.html Blizzcon 2008: Panel: Skills Part 1 HD]
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{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41491.html Blizzcon 2008: Panel: Skills Part 2 HD]
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{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41493.html Blizzcon 2008: Panel: Skills Part 3 HD]
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{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41495.html BlizzCon 2008: Panel: Runes HD]
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{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41497.html BlizzCon 2008: Panel: Death Effects HD]
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{{pre}} October 14, 2008. [http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/blizzcon_08_diablo_iii_hands_on/ Blizzcon ‘08-Diablo III Hands-On]
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{{pre}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/207459/preview-diablo-iii/ Feature: Diablo III]
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{{pre}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/14/blizzcon-2008-in-depth-diablo-3-hands-on/ BlizzCon 2008: In-depth Diablo 3 hands-on]
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{{pre}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-hands-on-gameplay-impressions/ BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-On Gameplay Impressions]
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{{vid int}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diiinet-jay-wilson-video-interview/ Diii.Net Jay Wilson Video Interview]
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{{Oth}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/13/blizzcon-2008-rob-pardo-talks-battle-net-monetizing/ BlizzCon 2008: Rob Pardo talks Battle.Net monetizing]
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{{vid int}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diiinet-jay-wilson-video-interview/ Diii.Net Jay Wilson Video Interview]
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{{pre}} October 13, 2008. [http://news.gotgame.com/blizzcon-diablo-3-gameplay-and-the-new-wizard-class/16311/ BlizzCon: Diablo 3 Gameplay and the New Wizard Class]
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{{pre}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1024 Diablo 3: What We Know So Far, Post-BlizzCon Edition]
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{{int}} October 13, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/13/blizzcon-lead-designer-on-diablo-3-wizard-class/ In Crafting ‘Diablo 3' Class, Blizzard Risking Harry Potter Comparisons Instead Of ‘World of Warcraft’ Ones]
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{{oth}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,663351/News/Blizzcon_Diablo_3_and_Starcraft_2_without_Direct_X_10/ Blizzcon: Diablo 3 and Starcraft 2 without Direct X 10]
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{{oth}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2008-live-blog-transcript/ BlizzCon 2008 Live Blog Transcript]
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{{pre}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.warcry.com/articles/view/conferences/blizzcon_08/5360-Blizzcon-08-Diablo-III-Hands-On Blizzcon 08: Diablo III Hands-On]
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{{pre}} October 12, 2008. [http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/diablo3/news.html?sid=6199271 BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Updated Hands-On]
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{{pre}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/86767-Blizzcon-08-Hands-On-Diablo-III Blizzcon 08: Hands On - Diablo III]
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{{oth}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.originalsoundversion.com/?p=760 BlizzCon 08: New Diablo III Tunes, New Co-Composer Announced]
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{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard-skill-tree-coverage/ Wizard Skill Tree Coverage]
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{{int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/exclusive-jay-wilson-interview/ Exclusive Jay Wilson Interview]
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{{vid int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/ray-gresko-and-leonard-boasky-video-interview/ Diii.net Ray Gresko and Leonard Boyarsky Video Interview]
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{{int}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/919/919059p1.html BlizzCon 08: Rob Pardo on Diablo III]
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{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/firstimpression101008/ BlizzCon '08: Diablo III First Impression]
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{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/questions-answered/ 30 Diablo 3 Questions Answered]
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{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diiinet-diablo-3-gameplay-qa-videos/ Diii.Net Diablo 3 Gameplay Q&A Videos]
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{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/919/919074p1.html BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-on]
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{{pic}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.gamingshogun.com/Article/2476/2008_BlizzCon_-_Saturday_Morning_Gallery.html 2008 BlizzCon - Saturday Morning Gallery]
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{{int}} October 11, 2008. [http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/rob_pardo_talks_diablo_iii/ Rob Pardo Talks Diablo III!]
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{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://kotaku.com/5062246/hands-on-with-diablo-iii-everything-old-is-new-again Hands On With Diablo III: Everything Old Is New Again]
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{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-lore-art-panel/ D3 Lore & Art Panel]
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{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/class-panel-fan-qa-video/ Class Panel Fan Q&A Video]
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{{vid int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/ray-gresko-and-leonard-boasky-video-interview/ Diii.net Ray Gresko and Leonard Boyarsky Video Interview]
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{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-not-on-consoles/ Diablo 3 Not on Consoles]
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{{vid int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/mike-morhaime-video-interview/ Mike Morhaime Video Interview]
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{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-gameplay-panel/ D3 Gameplay Panel]
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{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://darkzero.co.uk/game-news/blizzard-not-allowing-mods-in-diablo-3-may-make-dlc-available/ Blizzard not allowing mods in Diablo 3, may make DLC available]
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{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/919075p1.html Hands-on with Diablo III's Witch Doctor (PC)]
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{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.gamingshogun.com/Article/2479/2008_BlizzCon_-_Diablo_III_Gameplay_Impressions.html 2008 BlizzCon - Diablo III Gameplay Impressions]
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{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://d3db.com/media/video/watch/1469EEC0-7F0F-B308-FF6E-39472A5E8647 Class Design Panel at Blizzcon]
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{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://news.gotgame.com/blizzcon-hands-on-with-the-diablo-iii-witch-doctor/16132/ BlizzCon: Hands on With the Diablo III Witch Doctor]
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{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/11/blizzard-on-rainbows-in-starcraft-diablo-art-director/ Blizzard: Rainbows Could Appear In ‘StarCraft II,’ Still Looking For New ‘Diablo III’ Art Director]
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{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/hands-on-diablo.html Hands On: Diablo III Simplifies Everything]
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{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.incgamers.com/Games/1935/News/Diablo-III-Not-For-Console/13981 Diablo III Not For Console]
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{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/diablo3/news.html?sid=6199215&mode=previews BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-On]
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{{pic}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/screens-and-artwork/ Screens and Artwork]
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{{int}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55256 Blizzard Discusses Diablo 3 Console Port (Update: Director Jay Wilson Weighs In)]
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{{oth}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard/ Wizard!!!]
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{{oth}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55271 Blizzard on Battle.net Subscription, Diablo 3 Modding]
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{{oth}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55258 Diablo 3 Lead Designer Reveals Skill Rune System]
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{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard-first-reactions/ Wizard first reactions...]
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{{pic}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-pics-goodie-bag/ BlizzCon Pics & Goodie Bag]
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{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1020 Diablo 3: The Wizard's Talent Trees Unveiled]
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{{pan}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-class-panel-notes/ D3 Class Panel Notes]
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{{pan}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55258 Diablo 3 Lead Designer Reveals Skill Rune System]
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{{vid}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.incgamers.com/Videos/265/Diablo-3-Wizard-Class-Gameplay Diablo 3 Wizard Class Gameplay]
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{{vid}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.pt/tv_video.php?playlist_id=15714&size=large Diablo III - Wizard e Barbarian Gameplay]
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{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/918894p1.html Diablo III Preview]
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{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/918798p1.html Hands-on with Diablo III's Wizard]
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{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/918622p1.html Hands-on Diablo III at BlizzCon 2008]
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{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/characters/wizard.xml?rhtml=y The Wizard]
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{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1019 First Diablo 3 Hands-on Impressions: Hell Yeah]
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{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/10/joystiq-hands-on-diablo-iii-and-the-wizard-class/ Joystiq hands-on: Diablo 3 and the Wizard class]
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{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55245 New Diablo 3 Class Revealed: The Wizard]
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{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.ripten.com/2008/10/10/blizzcon-08-coverage-throughout-the-day/ BlizzCon 08: Diablo 3 Wizard Class Revealed, More Coverage Throughout the Day]
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{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55235 Diablo 3 Playable at BlizzCon]
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{{pre}} October 9, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/comments/blizzcon-2008-coverage/ BlizzCon Coverage]
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{{pre}} October 9, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon08/ BlizzCon 2008 Blog]
  
  
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{{blz}} August 26, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/688134/bashiok-on-d3s-rating Bashiok] on Diablo 3's age ratings.
 
{{blz}} August 26, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/688134/bashiok-on-d3s-rating Bashiok] on Diablo 3's age ratings.
 
{{int}} August 21, 2008. [http://www.purepandemonium.com/main/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=61 Michael Gough], the voice of [[Deckard Cain]] interviewed about his own history. Not quite Diablo-related.
 
{{int}} August 21, 2008. [http://www.purepandemonium.com/main/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=61 Michael Gough], the voice of [[Deckard Cain]] interviewed about his own history. Not quite Diablo-related.
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==August 2008 - GC Leipzig==
 
==August 2008 - GC Leipzig==
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{{pic|s}} August 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/686291/leipzig-d3-artwork New artwork] from the Leipzig press CD.
 
{{pic|s}} August 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/686291/leipzig-d3-artwork New artwork] from the Leipzig press CD.
 
{{pic|s}} August 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/686285/leipzig-d3-screenshots 13 Screenshots] from the Leipzig press CD.
 
{{pic|s}} August 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/686285/leipzig-d3-screenshots 13 Screenshots] from the Leipzig press CD.
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==August 2008 - Pre-Leipzig==
 
==August 2008 - Pre-Leipzig==
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{{int}} August 10, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/07/diablo-iii-cow-level/ Jay Wilson] on the chances of a D3 Secret Cow Level. MTV MP Blog.
 
{{int}} August 10, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/07/diablo-iii-cow-level/ Jay Wilson] on the chances of a D3 Secret Cow Level. MTV MP Blog.
 
{{int}} August 8, 2008. [http://vault.ign.com/View.php?view=Articles.Detail&id=35 Jay Wilson] talks about D3's characters and the game's state of progress. Vault Network.
 
{{int}} August 8, 2008. [http://vault.ign.com/View.php?view=Articles.Detail&id=35 Jay Wilson] talks about D3's characters and the game's state of progress. Vault Network.
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{{pic|s}} August 7, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681956/new-d3-concept-art New piece of concept art] posted by SonsoftheStorm.com.
 
{{pic|s}} August 7, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681956/new-d3-concept-art New piece of concept art] posted by SonsoftheStorm.com.
 
{{blz}} August 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681893/bashiok-secret-cow-level Bashiok on] the Secret Cow Level and game balancing in general.
 
{{blz}} August 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681893/bashiok-secret-cow-level Bashiok on] the Secret Cow Level and game balancing in general.
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{{pre}} August 1, 2008. [http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/diablo-iii/preview/diablo-iii/a-20080801111854458065/g-2008063084756359080 GamesRadar] on D3, and a short QA session.
 
{{pre}} August 1, 2008. [http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/diablo-iii/preview/diablo-iii/a-20080801111854458065/g-2008063084756359080 GamesRadar] on D3, and a short QA session.
 
{{int}} August 1, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/01/blizzard-accounts-achievements/ Jeffrey Kaplan] on Diablo 3 Achievements, "Blizzard Account" and fan's "Blizzard level". MTV
 
{{int}} August 1, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/01/blizzard-accounts-achievements/ Jeffrey Kaplan] on Diablo 3 Achievements, "Blizzard Account" and fan's "Blizzard level". MTV
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==July 2008==
 
==July 2008==
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{{int}} July 4, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=165005&page=2 Mike Morhaime]. Eurogamer.  
 
{{int}} July 4, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=165005&page=2 Mike Morhaime]. Eurogamer.  
 
{{blz}} July 3, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/669431/pking-played-down Bashiok] on Blizzard's approach to controlling PKing.
 
{{blz}} July 3, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/669431/pking-played-down Bashiok] on Blizzard's approach to controlling PKing.
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==June 2008: World Wide Invitational==
 
==June 2008: World Wide Invitational==
 
''Diablo III'' was announced at Blizzard's [[WWI 2008|World Wide Invitational]] in Paris, on June 28, 2008. A storm of media coverage ensued, with every gaming media outlet on the Internet reporting the announcement. The biggest sources of info from the WWI were the four hour-long Diablo 3 panels, along with [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/media/#movies three movies] Blizzard released, the [http://www.diabloii.net/articles/668036/diablo-3-faq D3 FAQ], and over one hundred [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=546 screenshots] and pieces of [http://www.diii.net/gallery/index.php?cat=540 concept art].   
 
''Diablo III'' was announced at Blizzard's [[WWI 2008|World Wide Invitational]] in Paris, on June 28, 2008. A storm of media coverage ensued, with every gaming media outlet on the Internet reporting the announcement. The biggest sources of info from the WWI were the four hour-long Diablo 3 panels, along with [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/media/#movies three movies] Blizzard released, the [http://www.diabloii.net/articles/668036/diablo-3-faq D3 FAQ], and over one hundred [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=546 screenshots] and pieces of [http://www.diii.net/gallery/index.php?cat=540 concept art].   
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===Blizzard's WWI Panels===
 
===Blizzard's WWI Panels===
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{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: D3 Lore and Environmental Art Panel]].
 
{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: D3 Lore and Environmental Art Panel]].
 
{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: Denizens of Diablo Panel]].
 
{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: Denizens of Diablo Panel]].
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==WWI Interviews==
 
==WWI Interviews==
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{{vid int}} June 29, 2008. [http://trailer.onlinewelten.com/videos,id4103,blizzard_interview_with_rob_pardo.html Rob Pardo]. Onlinewelten.  
 
{{vid int}} June 29, 2008. [http://trailer.onlinewelten.com/videos,id4103,blizzard_interview_with_rob_pardo.html Rob Pardo]. Onlinewelten.  
 
{{int}} June 29, 2008.[http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/885/885139p1.html Video: Rob Pardo].  IGN,  
 
{{int}} June 29, 2008.[http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/885/885139p1.html Video: Rob Pardo].  IGN,  
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{{int}} July 2, 2008.[http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3168515 Rob Pardo]. 1up.com.  
 
{{int}} July 2, 2008.[http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3168515 Rob Pardo]. 1up.com.  
 
{{vid int}} July 5, 2008. [http://www.wegame.com/watch/Diablo_3_Interview_with_Keith_Lee/ Keith Lee], Diablo 3 Lead Producer. Gamespot.  
 
{{vid int}} July 5, 2008. [http://www.wegame.com/watch/Diablo_3_Interview_with_Keith_Lee/ Keith Lee], Diablo 3 Lead Producer. Gamespot.  
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===Additional WWI Reporting and Features===
 
===Additional WWI Reporting and Features===
 
All posted June 28-30, 2008.
 
All posted June 28-30, 2008.
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* {{vid int}} [http://www.worldofwar.net/wowtv/media/336/WWI_Walkabout_Movie/ convention hall tour and fan interviews] IncGamers.
 
* {{vid int}} [http://www.worldofwar.net/wowtv/media/336/WWI_Walkabout_Movie/ convention hall tour and fan interviews] IncGamers.
 
* {{pic|s}} [http://www.diabloii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=544 WWI Event Photos]
 
* {{pic|s}} [http://www.diabloii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=544 WWI Event Photos]
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* {{vid}} [http://ve3d.ign.com/videos/30948/PC/Diablo-III IGN video reactions] to WWI and D3.
 
* {{vid}} [http://ve3d.ign.com/videos/30948/PC/Diablo-III IGN video reactions] to WWI and D3.
 
* {{pre}} [http://pc.ign.com/articles/888/888189p1.html IGN's Ten Commandments of D3].
 
* {{pre}} [http://pc.ign.com/articles/888/888189p1.html IGN's Ten Commandments of D3].
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===Pre-WWI Teasers===
 
===Pre-WWI Teasers===

Revision as of 10:19, 21 October 2008

This page lists all Diablo III coverage; previews, interviews, pictures, videos, designer diaries, forum post, and more. Anything from the D3 team that's substantial enough to warrant a news post on Diii.net gets an entry on this page. Larger interviews and other features are archived in this section one month after they go online, to ward off link rot. If you are new to Diablo or Diablo III development, you can read up on the topic here:

  • Diablo 3 Basics - The light source of all known Diablo III data in one fact sheet.


October 2008 - BlizzCon


September 2008

Firebombing!
Skovos overhead view.

August 2008 - Post-Leipzig


August 2008 - GC Leipzig

Miss me?
  • Interview: August 25, 2008. Jay Wilson tells us there will be no LAN support. In GERMAN (English translation). Diablo3.4Players.de
  • Video Interview: August 22, 2008. Jay Wilson talks about career, D2/D3 teams, struggle and MUCH about the art controversy. IncGamers.
  • Interview: August 22, 2008. Jay Wilson on loot and other things. Boomtown.
  • Interview: August 22, 2008. Jay Wilson tells us there will be no Diablo III runewords. 4Players.de.
  • Interview: August 21, 2008. Jay Wilson says only the Barbarian will feature in Diablo 3. The Necromancer is 100% cut. Kotaku.
  • Interview: August 20, 2008. Jay Wilson on D1/D2 experiences, isometric view, and art controversy. Eurogamer.
  • Interview: August 20, 2008. Jay Wilson talks about Battle.net and PvP. Gamespot.
  • Interview: August 20, 2008. Jay Wilson on potions, inventory and story. IGN.
  • Pictures: August 20, 2008. New artwork from the Leipzig press CD.
  • Pictures: August 20, 2008. 13 Screenshots from the Leipzig press CD.


August 2008 - Pre-Leipzig

  • Blue Post: August 15, 2008. Bashiok on game visuals and design philosophies.
  • Pictures: August 14, 2008. Six new screenshots and artworks.
  • Blue Post: August 13, 2008. Bashiok on beta testing and release dates.
  • Interview: August 12, 2008. Jay Wilson on returning characters from D1 and D2, and the Diablo series continuing past D3. MTV MP Blog.
  • Interview: August 11, 2008. Jay Wilson on male and female options for each character. MTV MP Blog.
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  • Interview: August 10, 2008. Jay Wilson on the chances of a D3 Secret Cow Level. MTV MP Blog.
  • Interview: August 8, 2008. Jay Wilson talks about D3's characters and the game's state of progress. Vault Network.
  • Pictures: August 7, 2008. New piece of concept art posted by SonsoftheStorm.com.
  • Blue Post: August 6, 2008. Bashiok on the Secret Cow Level and game balancing in general.
  • Blue Post: August 6, 2008. Bashiok on whether the D3 Barbarian is "too magical."
  • Blue Post: August 6, 2008. Bashiok on Blizzard's newly-announced "achievements" and how they will work on Diablo 3.
  • Blue Post: August 6, 2008. Bashiok gives numerous quick answers on the separateness of D3's acts, night/day cycle, boss-specific fatalities, and more.
  • Preview: August 5, 2008. UGO on chat trades and Battle.net fees.
  • Interview: August 5, 2008. Jay Wilson on the fact that the Necromancer is gone. MTV
  • Preview: August 4, 2008. Diii.net on Battle.net, and possible Battle.net 2.0 changes.
  • Interview: August 4, 2008. Jay Wilson discusses player-modified D3 screenshots and the game's art direction. MTV
  • Blue Post: August 3, 2008. Bashiok on the Barbarian statue.
  • Preview: August 1, 2008. GamesRadar on D3, and a short QA session.
  • Interview: August 1, 2008. Jeffrey Kaplan on Diablo 3 Achievements, "Blizzard Account" and fan's "Blizzard level". MTV


July 2008

  • Interview: July 31, 2008. Jay Wilson on colour and WoW influences. MTV.
  • Interview: July 31, 2008. Jay Wilson on art design and player petitions. Kotaku.
  • Interview: July 31, 2008. Jay Wilson on Diablo III's revenue model.
  • Blue Post: July 31, 2008. Bashiok on D3's plans for an improved Battle.net experience.
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  • Pictures: July 29, 2008. Barbarian figurine announced.
  • Blue Post: July 29, 2008. Bashiok on boss damage visuals.
  • Interview: July 27, 2008. Rob Pardo on game design (general). CVG.
  • Pictures: July 26, 2008. five new screenshots including monster and world art.
  • Interview: July 25, 2008. Leonard Boyarsky on the importance of lore in the game. IGN.
  • Preview: July 25, 2008. Australian PC Powerplay Magazine. Scanned pages one, two, three, four, five, six, seven.
  • Interview: July 24, 2008. Brian Morrisroe speaks about art design with CVG.
  • Interview: July 23, 2008. Rob Pardo on Blizzard's game design philosophy. CVG.
  • Blue Post: July 23, 2008. Bashiok on Barbarian leaps and character movement, Tristram as dungeon, class-equpment, death animations and outdoor static areas.
  • Blue Post: July 22, 2008. Bashiok on Blizzard caring about corpses.
  • Interview: July 19, 2008. Activion CFO Tom Tippl on the Activision/Blizzard merger]. DevelopMag.com
  • Blue Post: July 17, 2008. Bashiok on vanishing corpses and corpse skills, and does D3 = MMO?
  • Interview: July 16, 2008. Mike Huang, D2 developer gives his impressions of D3.
  • Interview: July 14, 2008. Activision CFO Thomas Tippl on the Activision / Blizzard merger.
  • Blue Post: July 13, 2008. Bashiok on corpses.
  • Blue Post: July 12, 2008.Bashiok on health globes and party play.
  • Blue Post: July 11, 2008. Bashiok on a variety of issues.
  • Blue Post: July 9, 2008. Bashiok on respecing.
  • Interview: July 8, 2008. Paul Sams. Mtv's MP blog.
  • Interview: July 7, 2008. Ben Boos, D2 artist gives his impressions of D3.
  • Interview: July 4, 2008. Max Schaefer Diablo creator gives his opinion of Diablo III.
  • Interview: July 4, 2008. Mike Morhaime. Eurogamer.
  • Blue Post: July 3, 2008. Bashiok on Blizzard's approach to controlling PKing.


June 2008: World Wide Invitational

Diablo III was announced at Blizzard's World Wide Invitational in Paris, on June 28, 2008. A storm of media coverage ensued, with every gaming media outlet on the Internet reporting the announcement. The biggest sources of info from the WWI were the four hour-long Diablo 3 panels, along with three movies Blizzard released, the D3 FAQ, and over one hundred screenshots and pieces of concept art.


Blizzard's WWI Panels


WWI Interviews


Additional WWI Reporting and Features

All posted June 28-30, 2008.


Pre-WWI Teasers

  • Other: Pre-WWI Teasers. Teaser images and secret codes posted on Blizzard's website during the week before Diablo III's announcement. June 22-28, 2008.
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