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| − | * If you're interested in updating this page, please check out the [[Media Coverage/Guidelines]] first.
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| − | If you are new to Diablo or Diablo III development, you can read up on the topic here:
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| − | * '''[[Diablo 3 Basics]]''' - The light source of all known Diablo III data in one fact sheet.
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| − | ===Blizzcon 2010 ===
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| − | BlizzCon 2010 took place October 22-23, 2010, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The D3 developers told us this would be the "[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/next-up-biggest-diablo-iii-blizzcon-ever/ biggest Blizzcon ever]" in terms of Diablo II information, and it was indeed quite mighty with the [[Demon Hunter]]'s debut, [[Arena]] Battles, the [[Talisman]], [[traits]], the new [[skill tree]]s, and much more. Check the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/categories/category/blizzcon-2010/ Blizzcon 2010 news category] to see every single news item related to Blizzcon; this Media Coverage page archives the items with substantial content.
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| − | There were two great panels at Blizzcon 2010, plus an Open Q&A. The first two were great sources of information on game design and development, and are highly recommended to any serious fan of the game.
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| − | * [[Gameplay Panel Blizzcon 2010]]
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| − | * [[Crafting Sanctuary]]
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| − | * [[BlizzCon_2010_Panel:_Open_Q%26A|Open Q&A Panel]]
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| − | ====Blizzcon 2010 Diablo III Developer Interviews ====
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-jay-wilson-direct-tv/ Jay Wilson video interview] with Direct TV live from the show.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-jay-wilson-diablo-esp/ Jay Wilson video interview] with Diablo 3 ESP, fully transcribed by Diii.net.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-interview-jay-wilson-g4tv/ Jay Wilson video interview] with G4TV.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-interview-blizzcon-program/ Jay Wilson interview] from the Blizzcon program covers the Demon Hunter, skills/traits, and the battle arena.
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| − | * [http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/pc/games/156898.Diablo-III/features/135958.20101024.Diablo-III-Interview-with-Jay-Wilson/page1/ Jay Wilson interview] with GamePlanet.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-leonard-boyarsky-game-pron/ Leonard Boyarsky video interview] with Game Pron.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-leonard-boyarsky-direct-tv/ Leonard Boyarsky video interview] with Direct TV.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-julian-love-and-jason-bender-gamespot/ Julian Love and Jason Bender video interview] with Gamespot.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-julian-love-atomix/ Julian Love video interview] with Atomix. Full transcript by Diii.net.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-lead-technical-artist-julian-love/ Julian Love interview] with Diii.net. Covers the Blizzcon demo, fan reactions, and more.
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| − | * [http://interviews.slashdot.org/story/10/10/25/1711255/Julian-Love-Lead-Technical-Artist-for-Diablo-3 Julian Love interview] with SlashDot.
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| − | * [http://www.gameonmac.com/game/1/features/177/Diablo-III-Julian-Love-Interview.html Julian Love interview] with GameOnMac.
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| − | * [http://www.vg247.com/2010/10/27/interview-diablo-iiis-jason-bender-and-christian-lichtner-talk-demon-hunters-pvp-blizzard-on-consoles-tons-more/ Jason Bender and Christian Lichtner interview] with VG247.
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| − | * [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-with-diablo-3-art-director-and-lead-world-designer Jason Bender and Christian Lichtner interview].
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-christian-lichtner-and-jason-bender-the-escapist/ Christian Lichtner and Jason Bender interview] with The Escapist.
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| − | * [http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2975113 Leonard Boyarsky and Dave Adams interview] with AusGamers.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-kevin-martens-and-alex-mayberry/ Kevin Martens and Alex Mayberry] interview with GameUK.
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| − | ====Blizzcon 2010 Hands-On Reports====
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| − | '''PvM Demo Reports: '''
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-quests-and-dungeons/ Diii.net's mega Quests & Dungeons] report.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-barbarian/ Diii.net's mega Barbarian] report.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-demon-hunter/ Diii.net's mega Demon Hunter] report.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/ Diii.net's mega Monk] report.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-witch-doctor/ Diii.net's mega Witch Doctor] report.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-wizard/ Diii.net's mega Wizard] report.
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| − | * [http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/10/28/1613240/emDiablo-3em-Hands-On SlashDot offers a] very detailed write up.
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| − | * [http://gamrreview.vgchartz.com/preview/24178/diablo-iii/82496/ VGChartz with a] good first-timer report.
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| − | * [http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/games/4307236/Preview-Diablo-III Gameplanet NZ gives] a thorough report.
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| − | * [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/8083376/BlizzCon-2010-Diablo-III-hands-on-preview.html Telegraph UK with] a short report.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-hands-on-pc-gamer/ PC Gamer's hands-on] report.
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| − | * [http://www.tentonhammer.com/diablo3/classes/preview/demonhunter Ten Ton Hammer briefly] covers the Demon Hunter.
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| − | * [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/66166 ShackNews with a] short report.
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| − | * [http://www.videogamer.com/pc/diablo_3/preview-2782.html VideoGamer with a] brief report.
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| − | * [http://kotaku.com/5671713/hands+on-with-diablo-iiis-demon-hunter-double-crossbows-all-the-way Kotaku covers the] Demon Hunter quickly.
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| − | * [http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3182049 1up.com with a] short write-up.
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| − | * [http://news.filefront.com/blizzcon-2010-diablo-iii-demon-hunter-class-hands-on-preview/ FileFront's Demon Hunter] article is quick and to the point.
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| − | * [http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/24/diablo-3-preview/ Joystiq writes briefly] about the PvM and PvP.
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| − | * [http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/10/24/hands-on-with-diablo-iii-demon-hunter-class.aspx GameInformer covers] the Demon Hunter briefly.
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| − | * [http://www.fearnet.com/news/b20750_first_look_we_get_handsy_with_diablo.html FearNet offers a] first time report.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ Diii.net's Arena report] covers everything in ridiculous detail.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/pvp-arena-screens-and-hands-on-play-report/ Diii.net's quick PvP] notes and Arena screenshots.
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| − | * [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/66153 ShackNews] short PvP discussion.
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| − | * [http://www.gamespot.com/events/blizzcon2010/story.html?sid=6282905 Gamespot] short PvP discussion.
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| − | * [http://www.diablo-source.com/article/news/view/?id=739 Diablo Source] short PvP discussion.
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| − | * [http://www.warcry.com/news/view/104649-BlizzCon-2010-Hands-On-Diablo-III-PvP Warcry.com] short PvP discussion.
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| − | * [http://kotaku.com/5672068/diablo-iii-arena-battles-will-devour-your-soul Kotaku] short PvP discussion.
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| − | * [[Cinematic:_Demon_Hunter|The Demon Hunter's debut cinematic]].
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| − | * [[Gameplay:_Blizzcon_2010| Blizzard's official 14 minute gameplay movie]]. Includes much PvM, Demon Hunter and multiplayer, plus Battle Arena footage.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/huge-ninja-recorded-arena-gameplay/ Fan-recorded 15 minutes] of PvP action.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/15-more-minutes-of-arena-ninja-cam-from-blizzcon/ Another 15 minutes of PvP], this one with much better play.
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/pvp-arena-screens-and-hands-on-play-report/ Battle Arena screenshots]. Second batch [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/pvp-arena-screenshots-blizzcon-press-kit/ from the Press kit].
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| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-blizzcon-artworks-and-imagery/ New assorted artwork]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-monster-arts-from-blizzcon-2010/ New monster artwork].
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| − | {{oth}} October 22, 2010 -- The eve of [[Blizzcon 2010]]! The team at diablo.incgamers.com posts [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-blizzcon-2010/ coverage and updates for the event], also collected nicely in the section above.
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| − | {{blz}} October 19, 2010 -- Rounding out the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/male-barbarian-gear-set-preview/ final gear set preview] before [[Blizzcon 2010]] is the male [[Barbarian]].
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| − | {{blz}} October 14, 2010 -- Blizzard riles up more fans with [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/male-wizard-gear-set-preview/ a preview of the gear set] for the male [[Wizard]], fanning the flames of the [[Wizard#Male_Wizard_Controversy|previous controversy]] with the character design.
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| − | {{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]].
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| | + | {{blz}} September 29, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iiis-class-specific-weapon-oddities/ Another Bashiok post] on [[class-specific weapons]] stirs up the usual confusion and controversy. |
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| | + | ** A [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-diablo-iiis-clvl-60-level-cap/ site vote on Diii.net found] nearly 50% of readers very supportive of the Clvl 60 change, with just 16% opposing it. |
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| − | {{oth}} August 30, 2010 -- Blizzard updates the Diablo III website with a page [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/official-crafting-page/ detailing the new crafting system].
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| − | * Three [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-act-one-screenshots/ new combat action screenshots].
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| − | {{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.
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| − | {{blz}} August 10, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/siegebreaker-and-difficulty/ Bashiok on adjusting the] difficulty curve through hell and into the [[end game]].
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| − | {{blz}} August 6, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/updates-on-fury-instability-and-other-resources/ Changes to resource systems] for the [[Barbarian]] and [[Wizard]] are commented on by Bashiok. Balls of [[Fury]] get tossed out and we say goodbye to [[Instability]].
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| − | {{blz}} August 4, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/fourth-difficulty-denied-think-bigger/ Bashiok shoots down] a "4th difficulty" suggestion and says they've got bigger and better ideas to spice up the [[end game]].
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| − | {{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]].
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| − | {{blz}} July 30, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-how-do-you-want-your-name-in-the-game/ A community poll finds] that most fans would want their name used for an item in the game, though "No to using fan names in games." comes in a very strong second. (A handful of of prominent Diablo 2 fansite people had their online handles used for {{iw|Mercs Mercenary Names in Diablo 2}}, setting precedent.)
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| − | {{blz}} July 28, 2010 -- The best Starcraft 2 [[Easter Egg]] is found; [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-is-a-starcraft-2-easter-egg/ a burning Diablo on one] of the single player mission levels. A [[Deckard Cain]] Easter Egg [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/deckard-cain-in-stacraft-2/ is found the next day].
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| − | {{oth}} July 27, 2010 -- [[StarCraft 2]]'s [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/starcraft-2-launch-day/ launch day blows up].
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| − | {{oth}} July 26, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/order-direct-tv-for-virtual-blizzcon/ Ordering information] for the streaming feed from [[BlizzCon 2010]] is posted.
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| − | {{blz}} July 26, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/monster-wall-teaser/ Bashiok provides a teasing photo] of the Diablo "monster wall." Much fan analysis ensues.
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| − | {{blz}} July 24, 2010 -- Bashiok [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/glowing-dungeon-doors-and-skill-transformations/ discusses character appearance change], and why skills can't change it entirely.
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| − | {{blz}} July 24, 2010 -- Blizzard [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-melee-weapon-types/ tweets about melee weapon types], and turns it into a [[fifth character]] tease.
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| − | {{blz}} July 23, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-gamescom-2010/ Blizzard announces that] they will attend the [[GamesCom]] show in Cologne, Germany, August 22-23. It takes several more [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-demo-gamescom/ weeks of Bashiok teasing] before it's confirmed that Diablo 3 will be one of the playable titles.
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| − | {{blz}} July 23, 2010 -- The [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/staves-vs.-staffs-and-visual-character-customization/ D3 Team debates "staffs" vs. "staves"] for the plural of staff. Most fans clearly prefer "staves," judging by the comments.
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| − | {{blz}} July 22, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/dungeons-please-plus-d1-cd-keys/ Blizzard tweets a tease about] glowing dungeon entrances/exits. [[Bashiok]] elaborates in a [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/glowing-dungeon-doors-and-skill-transformations/ forum follow-up a few days later].
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| − | {{blz}} July 22, 2010 -- The Starcraft 2 Diablo-themed [[Easter Eggs]] continue, with [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/sc2-ce-avatar-diablo-3-themed-space-marine/ a burning Terran Marine].
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| − | {{oth}} July 20, 2010 -- An interview with Diablo 2 soundtrack composer Matt Uelmen [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-symphony-soundtrack-rumor-confirmed-5-years-later/ confirms a "recording of the Diablo 3 soundtrack" rumor] from five years before.
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| − | {{blz}} July 18, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-decals-sc2-achievement/ Diablo decals are found] for [[StarCraft 2]] over B.net, the first Diablo-related [[Easter Egg]] in SC2. (But not the last.)
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| − | {{blz}} July 17, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/wds-wont-just-wear-leaves-after-all/ Blizzard teases that the] Witch Doctor's armor will vary more than expected.
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| − | {{blz}} July 16, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/answers-to-common-community-questions-about-battlenet-real-id/ Blizzard announces their new/updated plans] for [[Real ID]] on [[Battle.net]], with the wildly-unpopular mandatory "post with your real name" features removed.
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| − | {{int}} July 16, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/gamasutra-interviews-matt-uelmen/ Matt Uelmen interview with GamaSutra] covers his time working on the music of D1, D2, and WoW.
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| − | {{blz}} July 14, 2010 -- A [[stash|shared stash]] is [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/shared-stash-still-just-a-dream/ still planned for Diablo 3], but has not been implemented into the game yet.
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| − | {{oth}} July 14, 2010 -- Fans vote the [[Witch Doctor]] their [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-least-popular-diablo-3-character/ least anticipated Diablo 3 character].
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| − | {{blz}} July 12, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/demons-do-not-need-loincloths-diablo-is-a-demon/ Blizzard debates demon anatomy] and loin cloth-wearing.
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| − | {{blz}} July 9, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/disintegrate-runestone-surprising/ @Diablo teases that Wizard] spell [[Disintegrate]] has very odd effects with [[Runestone]]s.
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| − | {{oth}} July 8, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-2010-anniversary-mosaic-result/ The Diablo 2 Tenth Anniversary] Community Mosaic Project kicks off. Official page here: [[Diablo 2010 Anniversary Mosaic]].
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| − | {{blz}} July 7, 2010 -- An @Diablo tweet [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-twitter-a-d2-boss-returning/ about a "memorable" returning D2 monster] sets off a deluge of speculation.
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| − | [[File:Realid-penny-arcade1.jpg|thumb|350px|[http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2010/7/9/ Penny Arcade] weighs in on Real ID.]]
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| − | {{blz}} July 7, 2010 -- The [[Real ID]] B.net [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/real-id-comes-to-the-b.net-forums/ forum debacle begins with the official] announcement and much angry user feedback, over two very busy days.
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| − | # [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/b.net-forums-real-id-reactions/ Dozens] and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/real-id-on-b.net-follow-ups/ dozens] of opinion pieces ensue, along with Blizzard explanations.
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| − | # A [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-real-id-on-the-b.net-forums/ community vote reveals] overwhelming opposition.
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| − | # [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/rumour-blizzard-realid-unpopular-internally/ Rumors of intense internal opposition] surface.
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| − | # [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/penny-arcade-on-real-id/ Penny Arcade weighs] in.
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| − | # The [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/eff-criticise-blizzards-real-id/ EFF voices their] opposition.
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| − | # And Blizzard quickly buckles under the combined weight of the criticism and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-buckles-on-real-id/ rescinds the real names on the forums] requirement.
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| − | {{blz}} July 6, 2010 -- The most [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/epic-barbarian-armor/ epic Barbarian armor] completed? A few days later, Bashiok [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/epic-armor-is-a-bad-thing/ explains that "epic armor" refers] to the appearance being the coolest of all armor options, not necessarily the best statistically.
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| − | {{blz}} July 4, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/zombie-vomit-and-animal-themed-armors/ Recent tweets on the 4 player max] for co-op, and animal-themed armors. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/twitter-with-more-on-animal-armors-and-amusing-bugs/ Follow-ups explain] the 4 player max and explain that the animal themes are cosmetic.
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| − | {{blz}} July 2, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/skill-rune-effects/ Bashiok confirms that Mercs] are still in the game, and that skill runes still do cool things.
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| − | {{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.
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| − | {{blz}}June 30, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzards-new-community-manager-lylirra/ Blizzard's CMs welcome Lylirra], a new CM covering WoW and D3, to the fold.
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| − | {{blz}}June 30, 2010 -- G4TV [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/g4tvs-open-letter-to-diablo-2/ posts a nice open letter] to Diablo 2 on its tenth anniversary. Inspired by this, numerous [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7594141#post7594141 fans add their own open letters] in the forums.
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| − | {{blz}}June 29, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzards-d2-10-page/ Blizzard adds a single page] and one old photoshopped image to "celebrate" Diablo II's tenth anniversary.
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| − | {{blz}}June 29, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/interview-activision-blizzard-coo-thomas-tippl1/ The Motley Fool interviews Blizzard] COO Thomas Tippl.
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| − | {{com}}June 28, 2010 -- The Real ID pushback really kicks into gear, with [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/real-id-on-b.net-no-privacy-controls/ a scathing editorial] by MMORPG guru Lum the Mad.
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| − | {{blz}}June 26, 2010 -- Bashiok gives [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-progress-report/ a short, but positive], game development progress report.
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| − | {{oth}}June 24, 2010 -- Blizzard announces their [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/2010-blizzard-fan-fiction-contest/ 2010 Fan Fiction contest].
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| − | {{blz}}June 20, 2010 -- Bashiok on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-characters-sharing-skills/ characters sharing skills] and the gameplay pros/cons.
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| − | {{blz}}June 19, 2010 -- Bashiok announces that [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/skill-caps-increase-on-nm-hell/ skill caps will increase] by 5/10/15 with each difficulty level. And then [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/max-level-and-more-on-skill-caps/ takes it all back] a couple of weeks later.
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| − | {{blz}}June 18, 2010 -- Bashiok on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/updates-on-fury-skills-and-potions/ Fury, skills, and potions].
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| − | {{com}}June 17, 2010 -- [[Bashiok]] on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/there-will-be-great-new-d3-info...-eventually/ new info... eventually]. Plus commentary and discussion about Blizzard's PR strategy of limited info release, and why it's unlikely to change anytime soon.
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| − | {{blz}}June 17, 2010 -- [[Real ID]] on B.net [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/real-id-on-b.net-do-you-really-want-to-know-be-known/ draws closer to going live], and the controversy begins to brew.
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| − | {{pic}}June 15, 2010 -- Nine [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/nine-new-diablo-3-artwork-pieces/ new pieces of concept art], from the Blizzard Museum.
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| − | {{int}}June 14, 2010 -- A new [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/interview-with-one-of-the-diablo-3-composers/ interview with Lawrence Jubler], one of the key Diablo 3 soundtrack composers.
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| − | {{blz}}June 11, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/destructible-environments-d3-achievements-sc2-tv-ads-and-more/ Bashiok gives vague comments] on [[destructible]]s and achievements.
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| − | {{blz}}June 10, 2010 -- Blizzard will [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/no-d3-e3-2010/ not show their games at E3] this year, or perhaps ever again. The [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/no-blizzard-e3...-blizzcon-4-months-away/ Twitter feed confirmed this] a few days later, but said just wait for BlizzCon in October!
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| − | {{blz}}June 9, 2010 -- Bashiok teases the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3s-secret-new-stuffs/ eventual reveal of numerous new systems] in Diablo 3. But he can't say anything about any of them yet.
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| − | {{blz}}June 9, 2010 -- Bashiok says that [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/item-durability-returning/ item durability is "probably" returning] in Diablo 3. The function of durability as a [[gold sink]] was [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-on-durability/ followed up the next day].
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| − | {{blz}}June 8, 2010 -- Bashiok confirms that the [[fifth character]] was [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iiis-5th-class-and-the-diablo-drought/ the last to be designed]. (Early concepts were thrown out and rebooted from scratch.)
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| − | {{blz}}June 8, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashioks-cheeky-birthday-gift-to-fan/ Bashiok's birthday caricature] is a gift to everyone.
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| − | {{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.
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| − | {{blz}}May 29, 2010 -- Bashiok rebuts [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/sc2-forebodes-d3-doom-bashioks-rebuttal/ a bunch of anti-SC2 arguments], in terms of what they say about Diablo 3 and the B.net experience.
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| − | {{int}}May 29, 2010 -- Blizzard's [[Frank Pearce]] interviewed [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/incgamers-interviews-blizzards-frank-pearce/ about SC2, B.net, and D3].
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| − | {{blz}}May 28, 2010 -- [[Bashiok]] unveils the newest skill rune names: [[Crimson]], [[Indigo]], [[Obsidian]], [[Golden]], [[Alabaster]]. All five types of [[skill runes]] are known, but only one of the new names is definitely tied to a function, at this point.
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| − | {{blz}}May 27, 2010 -- Bashiok on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzards-online-content-translated/ Blizzard's future plans] for non-English online info about Diablo 3.
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| − | {{blz}}May 27, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/skill-runes-continue-to-evolve/ Bashiok with new info] on [[skill rune]] changes and design goals.
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| − | {{blz}}May 26, 2010 -- Amazingly high quality [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/amazing-fan-made-diablo-3-level/ fan-made Diablo 3 level] in the Unreal engine, copied from concept art. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/how-to-create-amazing-fan-art/ Making of info added] a few days later.
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| − | {{int}}May 23, 2010 -- Jeff Strain [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jeff-strain-on-diablo-1s-rpg-impact/ interviewed about his early work] on the Diablo franchise.
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| − | {{int}}May 22, 2010 -- [[Bill Roper]] interviewed on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bill-roper-interviewed-on-d1-d2-d3/ the creation of Diablo 1 and 2], and his first reactions to Diablo 3.
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| − | {{oth}}May 22, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-mohr-is-the-blizzcon-2010-host/ Jay Mohr is confirmed] as the [[BlizzCon 2010]] host.
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| − | {{oth}}May 20, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/we-love-diablo-anniversary-mosaic/ Diablo 2's Ten Year] Anniversary [[Diablo_2010_Anniversary_Mosaic|Fansite Mosaic project]] announced.
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| − | {{blz}}May 20, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-diablo-artwork-from-blizzcon-2010/ New Diablo artwork from] the [[BlizzCon 2010]] logo.
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| − | {{blz}}May 20 -- [[Bashiok]] on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-on-resolution-comparisons-and-forum-misbehavior/ misleading screen resolution comparisons] and forum (mis)behavior.
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| − | {{blz}}May 18, 2010 -- Bashiok on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-higher-resolutions-and-reflections/ higher resolutions and visual reflections].
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| − | {{blz}}May 15, 2010 -- Bashiok on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-major-team-playtest-went-realy-good/ a major team playtest] that went "really well."
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| − | {{blz}}May 15, 2010 -- Bashiok on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/palette-shifting-concept-art/ palette and texture-shifting] on Diablo 3 [[monsters]].
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| − | {{blz}}May 14, 2010 -- Bashiok [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/line-of-sight-in-diablo-3/ on Line of Sight] in Diablo 3.
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| − | {{blz}}May 12, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-reveals-secrets-of-the-archivist/ Bashiok reveals some secrets] about the creation of the [[Archivist]], one of the 2009 April Fool's Day jokes.
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| − | {{pic}}May 12, 2010 -- New [[Barbarian]] and [[Monk]] concept [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/shiny-new-monk-concept-art/ art is released].
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| − | {{blz}}May 12, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-haunts-temporary-graphics/ Bashiok relays information] about [[Haunt]]'s temporary graphics and the improvements in store for it during development
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| − | {{blz}}May 11, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/no-d3-in-2010-not-even-for-playboy-bunnies/ Even Playboy Bunnies] can't make a Diablo 3 release date appear.
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| − | {{blz}}May 11, 2010 -- Bashiok's [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashioks-dream-comes-true/ chocolate race car cake] draws closer to reality.
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| − | {{oth}}May 10, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/how-many-mac-gamers-are-out-there/ Mac users support Blizzard] because Blizzard supports them. And their numbers are growing.
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| − | {{blz}}May 8, 2010 -- Bashiok on the Witch Doctor's [[Haunt]] [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-haunt-boss-effects-and-the-lcs/ and shiny boss effects].
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| − | {{oth}}May 7, 2010 -- Transcript and discussion of the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/activision-blizzard-q1-2010-conference-call/ First Quarter Activision/Blizzard conference call].
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| − | {{blz}}May 6, 2010 -- Bashiok on [[PvP]] in D3, which isn't [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-will-ship-with-pvp-like-it-or-not/ much in the game yet], but will be for launch.
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| − | {{oth}}May 5, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/activision-blizzard-announces-battle.net-and-facebook-integration/ Blizzard announces their] upcoming [[Battle.net]] [[Real ID]] Facebook integration. The first ominous shot in the war that became the Real ID controversy/disaster of July 2010.
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| − | {{blz}}May 5, 2010 -- [[Bashiok]] confirms that Diablo 3 will have [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-will-have-a-lot-of-monsters/ a '''lost''' of monsters].
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| − | {{com}}May 5, 2010 -- Interesting debate about why/how the needs of [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-differences-between-western-and-easter-gamers-and-rpgs/ Eastern and Western RPG players differ] so greatly.
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| − | {{oth}}May 4, 2010 -- [[Starcraft 2]] gets [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/starcraft-2-release-date-announced/ a release date]: July 27, 2010.
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| − | {{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.
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| − | {{blz}}April 27, 2010 -- Bashiok confirms [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/there-is-no-zoom-and-you-wont-even-miss-it/ that there is no zoom in Diablo 3] and explains why fans won't even miss it.
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| − | {{blz}}April 22, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-on-character-builds/ Bashiok joins a long discussion on] the interactions between [[skills]] and [[skill rune]]s in Diablo 3.
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| − | {{blz}}April 22, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-custom-monster-death-animations-and/ Bashiok on zooming in and custom] monster death animations.
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| − | {{blz}}April 21, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/should-diablo-3-have-designed-builds/ Bashiok on why there are no] designed "builds" for the Diablo 3 characters.
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| − | {{blz}}April 21, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/320000-warcraft-iii-and-diablo-ii-accounts-banned/ Blizzard announces that they've banned] more than 320,000 Warcraft 3 and Diablo 2 accounts for using hacks on Battle.net.
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| − | {{blz}}April 19, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-charms-in-d3-and-exploding-palm-impossibilties/ Bashiok on why there are] no [[charms]] in Diablo 3, plus info on the graphics for the [[Monk]]'s [[Exploding Palm]] skill. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-on-exploding-palms-graphics/ He returns a day later] to substantially revise his Exploding Palm graphics comments, after receiving a correction from one of the designers.
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| − | {{blz}}April 16, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-paying-to-revive-hc-characters-and-wow-rmt-pets/ Bashiok on paying to resurrect HC characters] (not happening) and the new RMT WoW mount.
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| − | {{blz}}April 14, 2010 -- Bashiok on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-shrines/ shrines, attributes, and pretty graphics].
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| − | {{oth}}April 13, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/monthly-fee-for-starcraft-ii-battle.net-in-russia/ News breaks that SC2] will require a monthly fee to play online in Russia. Most fans choose '''not''' to believe that this is a harbinger of D3's hypothetical online fees.
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| − | {{oth}}April 9, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/what-do-casual-fans-think-about-the-fifth-character/ What do casual fans think about] the [[fifth character]]? A question on Blizzard's Diablo Facebook page brings out the hordes.
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| − | {{com}}April 3, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/upon-closer-inspection-3-the-new-tomb-viper/ Is the weird design] of the new [[Tomb Viper]] a sign of a larger game theme? Or just a weird snake/man hybrid monster?
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| − | {{blz}}April 1, 2010 -- April kicks off with the usual blitz of Blizzard April Fool's Day jokes and features. Their first movement comes on March 31st, with [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/its-coming/ a Diablo-style teaser image]. This year's crop includes, [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-battle.net-neural-interface/ B.net Neural Interface], Deckard Cain [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/deckard-cain-gps-voice-pack/ GPS Voice Pack], [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/xtreme-gamer-blanket-diablo-iii-body-pillow/ Xtreme Gamer Blanket and Diablo 3 Body Pillow], plus [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-april-fools-from-blizzard/ B.net matchmaking, new Blizzard mobile games, the WoW EPEeN, and the mystery scrambled poem]. A later post provides a nice wrap up of [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/april-fools-round-up/ other gaming-related AFD activities] around the Internet.
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| − | {{oth}}April 1, 2010 -- Diii.net breaks the sad news that [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-already-sold-out/ BlizzCon 2010 is already sold out], before tickets have even officially gone on sale. Better luck next year.
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| − | {{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.
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| − | {{blz}}March 31, 2010 -- Bashiok on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-mana-wizards-and-witch-doctors/ Wizards, Mana, and Instability].
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| − | {{com}}March 27, 2010 -- Fan debate breaks out on the issue of [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/would-you-pay-to-demo-beta-test/ paying to beta test]. A community vote is held, in which [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/poll-would-you-pay-to-beta-test/ most players say they would not pay] for the privilege.
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| − | {{blz}}March 25, 2010 -- Blizzcon 2010 [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-announced/ is announced for October 22-23, 2010], once again in the Anaheim Convention Center.
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| − | {{pic}}March 23, 2010 -- The [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/witch-doctor-unmasked/ female Witch Doctor in-game animated model] is added to the official site. Also, [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-witch-doctor-screenshots/ five new Witch Doctor screenshots] are released. Fan reaction to the female WD's look [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-how-do-you-like-the-female-witch-doctors-look/ is largely positive].
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| − | {{blz}}March 23, 2010 -- Blizzard announces that [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-and-ladder-reset-tomorrow/ the v1.13 patch and ladder reset] will take place on the 24th. The [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/ladder-is-being-reset-as-we-speak/ patch is released], with the full readme.txt. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/v1.13c-official-patch-notes/ Direct download links] and largely positive [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/forum-discussions-on-patch-1.13/ early player feedback].
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| − | {{blz}}March 18, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/is-the-female-witch-doctor-too-sexy/ Is the Female Witch Doctor too Sexy?] Blue post turning into a major debate about how the characters should be presented; realism vs. eye candy.
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| − | {{blz}}March 17, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-armor-types-and-voting-for-blizzard/ Blizzard on Armor Types] and voting for Blizzard in a developer vs developer voting match.
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| − | {{int}}March 17, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-on-d3s-seven-shared-development-points/ Jay Wilson on Game Development]. Possibly a Google translate of a Chinese industry conference where Jay Wilson made his contribution by talking about the seven shared development points of making a video game.
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| − | {{blz}}March 16, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3s-trading-system-will-fix-everything/ Diablo 3's Trading System] will fix everything, according to Bashiok. Item trades, gold selling and many other topics discussed.
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| − | {{blz}}March 16, -- 2010 [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-pax-east-d3-staying-home/ Blizzard @ PAX East: D3 Staying home], unfortunately. No Diablo 3 gameplay at PAX East.
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| − | {{blz}}March 15, 2010 -- Blizzard announces that the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/v1.13-and-ladder-reset-coming-soon/ D2 v1.13 patch and ladder reset] are coming soon. More info on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-v1.13-future-patches-and-the-end-of-the-ptf/ the coming patch and future patches] was added a few days later.
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| − | {{int}}March 13, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/rob-pardo-on-learning-from-design-mistakes/ Rob Pardo learns from] design mistakes in an article by Shacknews. Stuff like the D2 [[gold]] economy is a lesson learned and not repeated.
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| − | {{int}}March 12, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-composer-russel-brower-interviewed/ Blizzard Composer Russel Brower interviewed] by CVG, and he says they will take the music wider and further in Diablo III.
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| − | {{blz}}March 12, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-diablo-3-class-specific-weapons/ Bashiok discusses class-specific weapon] concepts in Diablo 3. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-milestones-are-being-met-plus-and-more-on-class-specific-weapons/ Much more follow up] a few days later.
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| − | {{blz}}March 11, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-posts-on-shields-zookeeper-builds-and-healig-spells/ Shields, pets and healing] discussed in blue posts by [[Bashiok]].
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| − | {{com}}March 10, -- 2010 [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/upon-closer-inspection-2-the-mysterious-burning-tower/ The mysterious burning tower] is explored by Flux, who brings up screenshots and facts from various sources. The [[Burning Tower]] also has a wiki article.
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| − | {{oth}} March 9, 2010 -- A community [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/poll-which-character-will-you-play-first/ vote measures the popularity] of the various characters, showing a fairly even distribution of fans amongst the four so far revealed: Barbarian 24.22%, Wizard 21.06%, Witch Doctor 16.9%, Monk 16.17%, Undecided. More infos, plz 12.54%, Fifth character will be the coolest 9.11%.
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| − | {{pic}}March 9, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-and-improved-diablo-iii-artwork/ New Artwork, and] new better versions of older known artwork. Sons of the Storm has released new batches.
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| − | {{oth}}March 7, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-d3-previews-on-the-jace-hall-show/ More D3 Previews on the Jace Hall Show], but since it's a humour show, it;s nothing real and as such nothing major.
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| − | {{blz}} March 5, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-diablo-3s-random-monsters-and-scripted-events/ Bashiok on random monsters] and scripted events.
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| − | {{oth}}March 5, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/activision-beheads-infinity-ward-is-blizzard-next/ Activision fires Infinity Ward studio heads] responsible for the mega-popular ''Modern Warfare 2''. The question is, does this mean they can do similar things with [[Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard]] employees and people like [[Mike Morhaime]].
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| − | {{blz}} March 4, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/dungeon-entrances-and-waypoints/ Bashiok on dungeon entrances] and deadly traps.
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| − | {{blz}} March 3, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-will-be-m-rated/ Bashiok confirms that] Diablo 3 is aiming for an M-rating.
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| − | {{oth}} March 3, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/first-blizzard-authenticator-hack-confirmed/ Blizzard confirms the first working hack] against the Blizzard Authenticator.
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| − | {{pic}} March 3, 2010 -- Blizzard [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/male-wizard-in-game-animation-and-ss/ adds the in-game animation] of the male [[Wizard]] to their character page, sparking immediate complaints that he looks "effeminate," "wimpy" and "submissive." [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-wimpy-male-wizard-and-posturing/ Detailed analysis] of the various character models shows that almost all of them have a similar pose, and [[Wizard#Appearance|it was further pointed out]] that no one objected to the male wizard's look when playing him at [[BlizzCon 2009]]. A community vote [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/male-wizards-look-your-opinion/ ultimately showed strongly] mixed opinions on his look.
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| − | {{blz}}March 3, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-debate-over-bind-on-equip-items/ Bashiok made several lengthy posts] on D3's economy in late February and early March, with ramifications for [[BoE]], [[BoP]], and [[BoA]]. Also see [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-theory-on-trading-and-boe-issues/ this one], and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-from-blizzard-on-boe-boa/ this one], and the discussion on the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcast-13-is-live/ issue from Blizzcast #13].
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| − | {{com}} March 2, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-will-not-be-released-in-2010/ Diablo 3 will not be released in 2010] and why it's irresponsible for sites to speculate from ignorance.
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| − | {{blz}} March 2, 2010 -- [[Bashiok]] on [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-various-game-issues/ mana globes, NPC conversations], and the UI.
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| − | {{blz}}February 28, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-diablo-3-difficulty-and-pugs/ Bashiok on game difficulty] and [[PUG]]s. Great fan debate about whether any D3 content should "require" more than one person ensued.
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| − | {{blz}}February 27, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-diablo-3-beta-requirements/ Bashiok on Blizzard beta] machine selection requirements.
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| − | {{blz}}February 26, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-will-shake-your-screen/ Bashiok on screen-shaking] and other game special effects.
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| − | {{int}}February 25, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcast-13-is-live/ Blizzcast #13 goes live] with Diablo 3 commentary on "phasing," respes, non-mana resources, randomness in the game, gold/item durability (which may return?), and BoE item issues.
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| − | {{blz}}February 25, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-the-monks-limited-weapon-choices/ Bashiok weighs in on] class-specific weapons, and issue that always excites great player discussion. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-on-d3s-limited-weapon-types/ He returned to this issue] a week later, with news that some of the class restrictions had been lifted.
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| − | {{com}}February 24, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-18-diablo-iii-quests/ Diablo 3's quests debated] and compared to other RPGs.
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| − | {{oth}}February 24, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d2-v1.13b-live-on-the-patch-test-realm/ v1.13b goes live] on the patch test realm.
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| − | {{blz}}February 23, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-diablo-2-hacks-unavoidable-unfixable/ Bashiok confirms that Diablo 2] hacks will never be fixed permanently.
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| − | {{blz}}February 20, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-music-appreciation-and-item-enchanting/ Bashiok on D3's music] and unrevealed item enchanting system.
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| − | {{blz}}February 18, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-embraces-gender-equality/ Bashiok confirms that there will be] complete gender equality in Diablo 3. After fans raise some objections, [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-on-gender-equality/ he returns with] some more explanations.
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| − | {{oth}}February 17, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/starcraft-2-beta-today/ The Starcraft 2 beta] test gets underway.
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| − | {{blz}}February 16, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iii-female-barbarian-concept-art/ Female Barbarian in-game animation] added to the official Diablo 3 page. Also a new piece of female barb concept art, and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-barbarian-screenshots/ six new screenshots].
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| − | {{blz}}February 16, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/playing-d3-offline/ Bashiok comments on the "must always be connected" aspect] of Starcraft 2 play, and confirms that it can be played offline. Diablo 3 should work the same way.
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| − | {{blz}}February 12, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-artwork-added/ New monster and city concept] artwork added to the gallery.
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| − | {{oth}}February 10, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/activision-blizzard-q4-2009-conference-call/ Activision/Blizzard Q4 2009] conference call coverage. Business over pleasure. Transcript of [http://www.incgamers.com/News/20949/full-transcript-blizzard-2010-plans Mike Morhaime's talk] about Blizzard (no mention of D3) here. [http://caps.fool.com/Blogs/ViewPost.aspx?bpid=340466&t=01000539467656145563 Financial analysis] of the news here.
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| − | {{com}}February 10, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/upon-closer-inspection-1-official-character-page-artwork/ Are there new/mysterious monsters] in the artwork on the character pages? A closer look reveals... uncertain results.
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| − | {{blz}}February 10, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-mega-pauldrons/ Bashiok on the] megasized shoulderpads (pauldroons) the Diablo 3 character concept art sports.
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| − | {{vid}}February 10, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/official-battle.net-2.0-preview/ Blizzard releases a preview] movie showing off some of the new features of [[Battle.net 2.0]]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/big-battle.net-special/ Discussion and analysis followed] a few days later.
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| − | {{blz}}February 9, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/weapon-switch-hotkey-nah/ A Bashiok post] on the topic sets off another endless [[weapon switch hotkey]] argument/debate.
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| − | {{blz}}February 9, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-returning-paladins-and-necromancers/ Bashiok on Necromancer and Paladins] perhaps showing up as NPCs, and more on the Female Monk's design.
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| − | {{pic}}February 6, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/female-monk-design-criticism/ Female Monk design criticism.] A fan photoshops the female monk some more skin, and much debate ensues.
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| − | {{blz}}February 5, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hq-female-monk-visuals-coming....-soon/ Bashiok confirms the Female Monk] pics from the Jace Hall show, and promises HQ versions "soon."
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| − | {{blz}}February 5, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/female-monk-revealed/ The first look at the female monk] in concept art, from the Jace Hall show. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jace-hall-show-diablo-iii-outtakes/ Outtakes from the show] were posted a week later.
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| − | {{blz}}February 5, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-for-the-best-female-monk-fan-concept-art/ Diii.net's vote for the] best fan-art of the female monk semi-finals. The official version [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-best-female-monk-concept-art/ won big] in the finals, vs. the top 3 pieces of fan art.
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| − | {{blz}}February 5, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/unnatural-character-animations-and-jace-hall-part-2/ Bashiok on D3's character animations] and another sneak preview of the Jace Hall show.
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| − | {{oth}}February 4, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-dated/ Blizzcon 2010] date set for October 22-23 at the Anaheim Convention Center... but it's just a rumor, and is wiped away a day later.
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| − | {{pic}}February 3, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/original-d2-box-art-inspiration/ Original artwork by Brom] that the Diablo 2 box was based on debuts in the Blizzard art gallery.
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| − | {{blz}}February 3, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-blizzcast-and-character-height/ Bashiok on character heights] and Blizzcast coming not-soon.
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| − | {{blz}}February 1, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-diablo-3-screenshots/ Three new screenshots] added to the official site.
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| − | {{blz}}January 30, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-party-skills-player-booting-and-more/ Bashiok on] shared party skills, "griefing" in Diablo 3, and the employment benefits of being a forum slut.
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| − | {{vid}}January 30, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-on-the-jace-hall-show/ Diablo 3 humor] featured in Episode 1 of the Jace Hall show. No female monk reveal (that came in the next weeks' show). The D3 content was teased in a trailer [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/rumor-jace-hall-to-unveil-the-female-monk/ a week earlier],
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| − | {{blz}}January 27, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-diablo-3s-real-world-influences/ Bashiok on Diablo 3's evolving] world lore and story, and real world influences upon them.
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| − | {{com}}January 27, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-the-new-duke-nukem-forever Is Diablo 3 the new Duke Nukem Forever], with endless delays before release (or cancellation?)
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| − | {{pic}}January 26, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/female-monk-art-challenge/ Blizzard's Female Monk Art Challenge] "nontest" announced by Bashiok. More [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/femonk-fanart-submissions-part-ii/ entries posted] a few days later, and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/femonk-concept-final-submissions/ the final batch] a week later. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzards-community-femonk-art-challenge/ Voting began] in early February, with the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/another-femonk-fan-art-vote/ final five selected] later in the month, and a final vote.
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| − | {{blz}}January 26, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/femonk-fanart-submissions-part-ii/ Bashiok jokingly confirms] that the Monk is so overpowered no other characters will be developed.
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| − | {{int}} January 23, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/paul-sams-on-premature-releases/ Blizzard CEO Paul Sams interviewed] by GamesIndustry.bz.
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| − | {{blz}}January 22, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/guns-in-diablo-3-nope/ Bashiok again explains] why there will not be any guns in Diablo 3.
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| − | {{blz}}January 22, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-hard-to-see-item-drops/ Bashiok on hard to see] item drops and how Diablo 3 will work around that issue.
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| − | {{blz}}January 20, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/naked-female-wizards/ Bashiok on the "naked" female wizard], what she'll look like in her unarmored, starting gear, and how that look has recently been improved. Another [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-on-the-naked-wizard/ post the next day] shared more details, and a screenshot.
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| − | {{blz}}January 16, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-the-female-monk-and-the-size-of-the-d3-team/ Bashiok on the size of the D3 Team] and the female Monk development process.
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| − | {{blz}}January 15, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-sneaks-in-diablo-3-update/ Blizzard updates the game lore] with retcon adjustments to the [[Timeline]] and [[Deckard Cain's Journal]].
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| − | {{blz}}January 14, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-witch-doctor-pets-and-waypoints/ Blizzard on Mongrels and Waypoints].
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| − | {{blz}}January 7, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-fury-and-equal-opportunities/ Bashiok on generating] [[Fury]] and other resources in a brand new game.
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| − | {{blz}}January 6, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-brings-the-snark/ Bashiok gets snarky about] OP Monks, release dates, and [[Witch Doctor]]s vs. [[Necromancer]]s.
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| − | {{blz}}January 6, 2010 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/fan-grumbling/ Bashiok on release date issues] and the fun (or not) of expansion classes.
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| − | {{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.
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