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==May 2009==
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==June 2009==
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{{com}} June 28, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-the-first-year-in-review-part-i/ What We've Learned] news analysis column debuts by reviewing the first year of Diablo 3.
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{{int}} June 28, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/rob-pardo-interviewed/ Rob Pardo] interviewed on WoW, B.net, and a little D3. By IndustryGamers.com
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{{com}} June 27, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/runewords-a-change-to-pvp/ PvP discussion]: How D2's runewords changed everything (for better and worse).
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{{com}} June 25, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/what-if-diablo-iii-gunslinger-class/ Class speculation]: The Gunslinger.
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{{com}} June 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-does-d3-need-a-sexy-character/ Does Diablo 3] need a sexy character?
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{{blz}} June 23, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-health-bar-changed/ Bashiok on] changes to the monster health bar display in Diablo 3.
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{{blz}} June 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-dynamic-lighting-and-tomes-of-lore/ Bashiok on] dynamic lightning and tomes of lore in Diablo 3.
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{{blz}} June 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-graphics-and-german-wizards/ Bashiok on] German wizards and game graphics.
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{{oth}} June 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/painted-diablo-iii-overthrown-diorama-unveiled/ Diablo 3 Barbarian] painted statue revealed. ([http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-overthrown-limited-edition-sold-out/ It sells out] in 2 days.)
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{{com}} June 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/make-your-own-class/ Create your own] D3 class section premieres.
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{{blz}} June 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-unlocking-tyraels-face/ Bashiok on] unlocking Tyrael's face.
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{{blz}} June 11, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-delayed/ Bashiok explains] why the D2 v1.13 patch was delayed.
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{{blz}} June 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-barbarians-fury/ Bashiok on] changes to the Barbarian's Fury. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-is-fury-ous/ Follow up] #1. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-fury-and-the-joys-of-forum-moderation/ Follow up] #2.
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{{blz}} June 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-gore/ Bashiok on] gore and Blizzcon announcements.
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{{blz}} June 8, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-health-globe-drops/ Bashiok on] [[health globes]] and the [[boss]]es that drop them.
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{{com}} June 7, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/no-game-support-boycott-the-sequel/ Angry fans ask] why they should buy a sequel when the original game was not supported as promised?
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{{blz}} June 6, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/battle.net-confirmed-fee-free/ Starcraft 2 CM] confirms that some Battle.net access will be fee-free. Details yet TBD.
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{{blz}} June 4, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-bloody-floors-white-noise-and-graphics/ Bashiok on] blood floors, white noise, and graphics.
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{{blz}} June 3, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/runes-value-and-legitimate-trade/ Bashiok on] runes, trades, and item value.
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{{blz}} June 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-rune-swapping/ Bashiok]] on skill rune swapping.
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{{pre}} June 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-bone-reaver/ The Bone Reaver] is added to the bestiary.
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{{pan}} October 19, 2008.
 
{{Com}} [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-diablo-pvp-the-past-present-and-future/ Diablo PVP Discussion] article test here
 
  
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==May 2009==
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{{com}} May 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/mad-prophecies-2-defensive-skills/ Defensive Skills] are never as useful as offensive skills. Can this be fixed in Diablo 3?
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{{blz}} May 28, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-bald-fallen/ Bashiok] on bald Fallen.
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{{Com}} May 27, 2009: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-diablo-pvp-the-past-present-and-future/ Diablo PVP: The Past, Present, and Future] Discussion of PvP implementation in past Diablo titles going towards D3.
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{{oth}}May 25, 2009: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/ongoing-d2-support-questions/ Blizzard calls for] questions on the future of Diablo II.
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{{blz}} May 25, 2009: http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-fallen-and-animations/ Bashiok on] Fallen and monster animations.
 
{{pre}} May 23, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-bestiary-the-fallen-ones/ Fallen Ones bestiary page] added to the official site. With [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/fallen-screenshots/ bonus screenshots] and concept art.
 
{{pre}} May 23, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-bestiary-the-fallen-ones/ Fallen Ones bestiary page] added to the official site. With [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/fallen-screenshots/ bonus screenshots] and concept art.
 
{{blz}} May 22, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-item-colors-and-blizzcon-tickets/ Bashiok on Item Colors and Blizzcon Tickets].
 
{{blz}} May 22, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-item-colors-and-blizzcon-tickets/ Bashiok on Item Colors and Blizzcon Tickets].
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{{oth}} May 20, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/get-a-blizzcon-ticket/ Get a BlizzCon Ticket].
 
{{oth}} May 20, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/get-a-blizzcon-ticket/ Get a BlizzCon Ticket].
 
{{oth}} May 18, 2009. [http://www.incgamers.com/News/16421/BlizzConTicketsSoldOutIn15Seconds IncGamers reports: BlizzCon tickets sold out in 15 seconds].
 
{{oth}} May 18, 2009. [http://www.incgamers.com/News/16421/BlizzConTicketsSoldOutIn15Seconds IncGamers reports: BlizzCon tickets sold out in 15 seconds].
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{{com}} May 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/mad-prophecies-1/ Balance issues] in Diablo 2 and other RPGs. Can End Game characters ever be properly balanced?
 
{{oth}} May 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/first-batch-of-blizzcon-2009-tickets-sold-out/ First Batch of BlizzCon 2009 Tickets Sold Out].
 
{{oth}} May 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/first-batch-of-blizzcon-2009-tickets-sold-out/ First Batch of BlizzCon 2009 Tickets Sold Out].
 
{{blz}} May 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-runewords-and-the-d2-economy/ Bashiok on Runewords and the D2 Economy].
 
{{blz}} May 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-runewords-and-the-d2-economy/ Bashiok on Runewords and the D2 Economy].
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{{blz}} May 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2009-diablo-iii-panels-revealed/ Blizzcon 2009 Diablo III Panels Revealed].
 
{{blz}} May 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2009-diablo-iii-panels-revealed/ Blizzcon 2009 Diablo III Panels Revealed].
 
{{blz}} May 07, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-synergies/ Bashiok on Skill Synergies].
 
{{blz}} May 07, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-synergies/ Bashiok on Skill Synergies].
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{{com}} May 6, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-13-maximum-level/ Level up rate and maximum level] in Diablo 3. How fast, and how soon?
 
{{blz}} May 05, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2009-tickets-on-sale-may-16/ BlizzCon 2009 Tickets On Sale May 16].
 
{{blz}} May 05, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2009-tickets-on-sale-may-16/ BlizzCon 2009 Tickets On Sale May 16].
 
{{blz}} May 05, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-level-requirements-wearing-girls-clothing-and-v1.13/ Bashiok on Level Requirements, Wearing Girl's Clothing, and v1.13].
 
{{blz}} May 05, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-level-requirements-wearing-girls-clothing-and-v1.13/ Bashiok on Level Requirements, Wearing Girl's Clothing, and v1.13].
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==April 2009==
 
==April 2009==
 
[[Image:Archivist.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Archivist]]!]]
 
[[Image:Archivist.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Archivist]]!]]
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{{com}} April 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-12-monster-variety/ Monster variety.] How much variety do you want to see in Diablo 3?
 
{{blz}} April 29, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-lore/ Bashiok on Lore]
 
{{blz}} April 29, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-lore/ Bashiok on Lore]
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{{com}} April 26, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-what-it-deserves/ Giving Diablo 3 what it deserves]. How much of a lifestyle change is required to welcome Diablo III into your life?
 
{{blz}} April 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on/ Bashiok on Health Globes and Healing]
 
{{blz}} April 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on/ Bashiok on Health Globes and Healing]
 
{{blz}} April 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-mana-regeneration-party-bonuses-hack-prevention-and-gameplay-tra/ Bashiok on Wizard's mana, hacking, party mode and gameplay demo character level].
 
{{blz}} April 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-mana-regeneration-party-bonuses-hack-prevention-and-gameplay-tra/ Bashiok on Wizard's mana, hacking, party mode and gameplay demo character level].
 
{{blz}} April 21, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/decapitation-in-diablo-3/ Bashiok tells us how the decapitation animation is activated].
 
{{blz}} April 21, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/decapitation-in-diablo-3/ Bashiok tells us how the decapitation animation is activated].
 
{{blz}} April 20, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-barbarians-tattoos/ Bashiok explains why Barbarian tattoos are different in Diablo II and Diablo III].
 
{{blz}} April 20, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-barbarians-tattoos/ Bashiok explains why Barbarian tattoos are different in Diablo II and Diablo III].
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{{com}} April 19, 2009: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-is-there-a-downside-to-hardcore/ Is there a downside to Hardcore?] Article looks at the possible detrimental effects that [[Hardcore]] mode brings to the game.
 
{{blz}} April 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d2-ladder-reset-coming/ Blizzard informs of incoming Ladder Reset].
 
{{blz}} April 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d2-ladder-reset-coming/ Blizzard informs of incoming Ladder Reset].
 
{{blz}} April 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-is-less-filling/ Bashiok on pictures from Blizzard HQ].
 
{{blz}} April 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-is-less-filling/ Bashiok on pictures from Blizzard HQ].
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{{blz}} March 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-user-interface-uses-intelligent-engine/ Bashiok on the interface and skill hotkeys].
 
{{blz}} March 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-user-interface-uses-intelligent-engine/ Bashiok on the interface and skill hotkeys].
 
{{blz}} March 21, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-buff-timers/ Bashiok on buff timers and awesome fan art].
 
{{blz}} March 21, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-buff-timers/ Bashiok on buff timers and awesome fan art].
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{{com}} March 19, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-11-maximum-party-size/ Maximum party size issues]. How large will parties be in Diablo 3? How large should they be?
 
{{oth}} March 19, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/battle.net-2.0-is-here/ Battle.net 2.0 launched].
 
{{oth}} March 19, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/battle.net-2.0-is-here/ Battle.net 2.0 launched].
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{{int}} March 17, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bill-roper-on-d3/ Bill Roper comments] on Diablo 3, with some controversy. Videogamer.com
 
{{blz}} March 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-orbs-hells-and-sound-effects/ Bashiok on health globes, wizard orbs, and sound effects].
 
{{blz}} March 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-orbs-hells-and-sound-effects/ Bashiok on health globes, wizard orbs, and sound effects].
 
{{blz}} March 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-upcoming-d3-goodies/ Bashiok on system requirements and upcoming info releases].
 
{{blz}} March 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-upcoming-d3-goodies/ Bashiok on system requirements and upcoming info releases].
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{{blz}} February 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/can-diablo-iii-feel-good-without-identify/ Bashiok on ID scrolls].
 
{{blz}} February 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/can-diablo-iii-feel-good-without-identify/ Bashiok on ID scrolls].
 
{{blz}} February 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/loot-bosses-and-cars/ Bashiok on loot and bosses].
 
{{blz}} February 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/loot-bosses-and-cars/ Bashiok on loot and bosses].
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{{com}} February 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-10-horror-elements/ Horror elements]. Will Diablo 3 be scary and gruesome? Should it be?
 
{{blz}} February 11, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/item-customization/ Bashiok on item customization and sockets].
 
{{blz}} February 11, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/item-customization/ Bashiok on item customization and sockets].
 
{{blz}} February 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/more-bashiok-on-gold-sinks-fury-and-the-new-chat-gem/ Bashiok on gold sinks, Fury, and the new chat gem].
 
{{blz}} February 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/more-bashiok-on-gold-sinks-fury-and-the-new-chat-gem/ Bashiok on gold sinks, Fury, and the new chat gem].
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{{pic}} January 31, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/thousand-pound-ghostbuster/ Joke images: Thousand Pound Ghostbuster and rainbow-farting unicorn].
 
{{pic}} January 31, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/thousand-pound-ghostbuster/ Joke images: Thousand Pound Ghostbuster and rainbow-farting unicorn].
 
{{pic}} January 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-diablo-iii-official-wallpapers-1-29/ New official wallpapers].
 
{{pic}} January 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-diablo-iii-official-wallpapers-1-29/ New official wallpapers].
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{{com}} January 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-9-item-sets-and-set-items/ Item Sets and Set Items]. What changes and modifications can we expect to see in Diablo 3?
 
{{pre}} January 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-death-knight-class/ Death Knight class speculation].
 
{{pre}} January 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-death-knight-class/ Death Knight class speculation].
 
{{blz}} January 17, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/dropped_items_degrade_diablo_3_performance/ Bashiok on dropped items = performance degradation and a larger stash].
 
{{blz}} January 17, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/dropped_items_degrade_diablo_3_performance/ Bashiok on dropped items = performance degradation and a larger stash].
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==December 2008==
 
==December 2008==
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{{com}} December 25, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-8-seasonal-bonus-content/ Seasonal bonus content] in video games. A good thing? Something you'd like to see in Diablo 3?
 
{{int}} December 24, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/1up-jay-wilson-interview/ Jay Wilson interview @ 1up.com].
 
{{int}} December 24, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/1up-jay-wilson-interview/ Jay Wilson interview @ 1up.com].
 
{{vid}} December 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/g4tv-on-diablo-iii/ G4TV video preview of Diablo III].
 
{{vid}} December 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/g4tv-on-diablo-iii/ G4TV video preview of Diablo III].
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{{com}} December 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-7-the-barbarians-fury/ Barbarians have Fury] instead of mana in Diablo 3. How does this change the gameplay?
 
{{blz}} December 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/what-happens-when-you-die/ Bashiok on death and checkpoints].
 
{{blz}} December 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/what-happens-when-you-die/ Bashiok on death and checkpoints].
 
{{pic}} December 12, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/december-diablo-iii-media-update/ New concept art and screenshots].
 
{{pic}} December 12, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/december-diablo-iii-media-update/ New concept art and screenshots].
 
{{blz}} December 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/item-affixes-modifier-brainstorm/ Bashiok asks for item modifier brainstorming].
 
{{blz}} December 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/item-affixes-modifier-brainstorm/ Bashiok asks for item modifier brainstorming].
 
{{blz}} December 8, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-next-gen-attributesystem/ Bashiok with a very long post on auto-attributes.]
 
{{blz}} December 8, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-next-gen-attributesystem/ Bashiok with a very long post on auto-attributes.]
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{{com}} December 4, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-6-mercenaries/ Mercenaries] discussed in detail. Should they return with changes in Diablo 3?
 
{{oth}} December 4, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/massive-inc-and-blizzard-multi-year-advertising-deal/ Blizzard signs multiyear forum ad deal with Massively].  Follow up [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-ad-sales-reactions/ media commentaries and fan reactions].
 
{{oth}} December 4, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/massive-inc-and-blizzard-multi-year-advertising-deal/ Blizzard signs multiyear forum ad deal with Massively].  Follow up [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-ad-sales-reactions/ media commentaries and fan reactions].
 
{{blz}} December 4, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-does-not-have-all-classes-and-act-1-done/ Bashiok restrains overly-enthusiastic progress reports].
 
{{blz}} December 4, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-does-not-have-all-classes-and-act-1-done/ Bashiok restrains overly-enthusiastic progress reports].
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{{int}} November 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcast-episode-6-transcript/ Blizzcast 6 with tons of new content.]
 
{{int}} November 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcast-episode-6-transcript/ Blizzcast 6 with tons of new content.]
 
{{int}} November 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-will-have-several-expansions/ Mike Morhaime confirms plans for multiple Diablo III expansions].
 
{{int}} November 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-will-have-several-expansions/ Mike Morhaime confirms plans for multiple Diablo III expansions].
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{{com}} November 14, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-5-character-design/ Character design in D3]. How important and powerful should party-boosting skills be?
 
{{blz}} November 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-discusses-diablo-iii-inventory-and-monster-respawn/ Bashiok on Inventory, Monster respawning, and monster damage points].
 
{{blz}} November 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-discusses-diablo-iii-inventory-and-monster-respawn/ Bashiok on Inventory, Monster respawning, and monster damage points].
 
{{int}} November 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-trees/ Bashiok on skill trees and skills].
 
{{int}} November 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-trees/ Bashiok on skill trees and skills].
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{{com}} November 7, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-4-preset-attributes/ Preset Attributes] discussed in detail. Their pros and cons.
 
{{oth}} November 3, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bill-roper-join-cryptic-studios/ Bill Roper join Cryptic Studios]
 
{{oth}} November 3, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bill-roper-join-cryptic-studios/ Bill Roper join Cryptic Studios]
 
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{{pre}} October 9, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/comments/blizzcon-2008-coverage/ BlizzCon Coverage]
 
{{pre}} October 9, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/comments/blizzcon-2008-coverage/ BlizzCon Coverage]
 
{{pre}} October 9, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon08/ BlizzCon 2008 Blog]
 
{{pre}} October 9, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon08/ BlizzCon 2008 Blog]
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{{com}} October 2, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-3-death/ Death in Diablo 3]. Checkpoints explained. Should there be a sting to death? How about living rewards instead of death penalties?
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==September 2008==
 
==September 2008==
 
{{int}} September 26, 2008. Yet another Leipzig GDC [http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2662371 interview with Jay Wilson] touches on subjects including [[Battle.net]], [[cheating]], the [[art controversy]], [[release date]] and [[other classes]]. AusGamers.
 
{{int}} September 26, 2008. Yet another Leipzig GDC [http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2662371 interview with Jay Wilson] touches on subjects including [[Battle.net]], [[cheating]], the [[art controversy]], [[release date]] and [[other classes]]. AusGamers.
 
{{blz}} September 25, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/695925/bashiok-on-guns-and-spellbooks Bashiok] on Guns and Spellbooks.
 
{{blz}} September 25, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/695925/bashiok-on-guns-and-spellbooks Bashiok] on Guns and Spellbooks.
 
{{int}} September 25, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/695907/jay-wilson-buffedde Jay Wilson] interviewed by German Buffed.de.
 
{{int}} September 25, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/695907/jay-wilson-buffedde Jay Wilson] interviewed by German Buffed.de.
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{{com}} September 24, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-2-party-vs-solo/ Should Diablo III have party-only content]. Should there be special rewards only for single or party play?
 
{{blz}} September 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/695371/bashiok-on-level-cap-and-inventory Bashiok] on level cap and inventory arrangement.
 
{{blz}} September 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/695371/bashiok-on-level-cap-and-inventory Bashiok] on level cap and inventory arrangement.
 
{{blz}} September 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/695370/bashiok-on-d3s-dx10 Bashiok] on DirectX 10 support for Diablo III.
 
{{blz}} September 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/695370/bashiok-on-d3s-dx10 Bashiok] on DirectX 10 support for Diablo III.
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{{blz}} September 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694707/bashiok-on-the-alt-key Bashiok] on looting with the use of the Alt-key.
 
{{blz}} September 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694707/bashiok-on-the-alt-key Bashiok] on looting with the use of the Alt-key.
 
{{blz}} September 19, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694462/bashiok-on-invisible-characters Bashiok] on invisible characters in [[screenshot]]s.
 
{{blz}} September 19, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694462/bashiok-on-invisible-characters Bashiok] on invisible characters in [[screenshot]]s.
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{{com}} September 18, 2008: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-1-rares-vs-uniques/ Rares vs. Uniques], which types of items should be most valuable in Diablo III?
 
{{blz}} September 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694228/bashiok-on-d2d3-logos Bashiok] on the Diablo III logo history.
 
{{blz}} September 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694228/bashiok-on-d2d3-logos Bashiok] on the Diablo III logo history.
 
{{pic}} September 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694375/new-monster-screens-art Blizzard] posts new screenshots as well as art.
 
{{pic}} September 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694375/new-monster-screens-art Blizzard] posts new screenshots as well as art.

Revision as of 13:16, 3 July 2009

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.


June 2009

  • Commentary: June 28, 2009. What We've Learned news analysis column debuts by reviewing the first year of Diablo 3.
  • Interview: June 28, 2009. Rob Pardo interviewed on WoW, B.net, and a little D3. By IndustryGamers.com
  • Commentary: June 27, 2009. PvP discussion: How D2's runewords changed everything (for better and worse).
  • Commentary: June 25, 2009. Class speculation: The Gunslinger.
  • Commentary: June 24, 2009. Does Diablo 3 need a sexy character?
  • Blue Post: June 23, 2009. Bashiok on changes to the monster health bar display in Diablo 3.
  • Blue Post: June 16, 2009. Bashiok on dynamic lightning and tomes of lore in Diablo 3.
  • Blue Post: June 16, 2009. Bashiok on German wizards and game graphics.
  • Other: June 13, 2009. Diablo 3 Barbarian painted statue revealed. (It sells out in 2 days.)
  • Commentary: June 13, 2009. Create your own D3 class section premieres.
  • Blue Post: June 12, 2009. Bashiok on unlocking Tyrael's face.
  • Blue Post: June 11, 2009. Bashiok explains why the D2 v1.13 patch was delayed.
  • Blue Post: June 10, 2009. Bashiok on changes to the Barbarian's Fury. Follow up #1. Follow up #2.
  • Blue Post: June 10, 2009. Bashiok on gore and Blizzcon announcements.
  • Blue Post: June 8, 2009. Bashiok on health globes and the bosses that drop them.
  • Commentary: June 7, 2009. Angry fans ask why they should buy a sequel when the original game was not supported as promised?
  • Blue Post: June 6, 2009. Starcraft 2 CM confirms that some Battle.net access will be fee-free. Details yet TBD.
  • Blue Post: June 4, 2009. Bashiok on blood floors, white noise, and graphics.
  • Blue Post: June 3, 2009. Bashiok on runes, trades, and item value.
  • Blue Post: June 1, 2009. Bashiok] on skill rune swapping.
  • Preview: June 1, 2009. The Bone Reaver is added to the bestiary.


May 2009

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April 2009



March 2009

New paper doll.



February 2009

The Unburied.



January 2009

Bashiok's pretty unicorn pony.



December 2008



November 2008

Soul Harvesting WD.



October 2008 - Post BlizzCon



October 2008 - BlizzCon

Blizzcon reports continued to appear long after the show ended. They're all grouped here for convenience.


September 2008

Firebombing!
Skovos overhead view.



August 2008 - Post-Leipzig



August 2008 - GC Leipzig

Interviews conducted at the GDC kept showing up for weeks after the event. They're all grouped here for convenience.

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.