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All the [[Media Coverage]] from 2008, archived to keep the page size reasonable. See the main media coverage page for up to date material.
==December 2008==
{{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].
{{vid}} December 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/g4tv-on-diablo-iii/ G4TV video preview of Diablo III].
{{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].
{{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 8, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-next-gen-attributesystem/ Bashiok with a very long post on auto-attributes.]
{{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].
{{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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==November 2008==
{{int}} November 27, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/jay-wilson-interview-by-playtm/ Jay Wison interviewed by Play.tm].
[[Image:Wd-soul-harvest1s.jpg|thumb|350px|Soul Harvesting WD.]]
{{pic}} November 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-diablo-3-pictures/ New screenshots and concept art].
{{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].
{{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].
{{int}} November 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-trees/ Bashiok on skill trees and skills].
{{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]
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==October 2008 - Post BlizzCon==
{{blz}} October 31, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/environmental-damage-against-a-player/ Environmental Damage Against a Player] - [[Bashiok]] on potential griefing.
{{oth}} October 27, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/echoes-of-war-the-music-of-blizzard-entertainment/ Echoes of War: The Music of Blizzard Entertainment]
{{pic}} October 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-fansites-kit/ Diablo 3 Fansite Kit]
{{vid}} October 23, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/15/mtv-video-tour-of-blizzard-headquarters/ MTV Video Tour of Blizzard Headquarters]
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=== October 2008 - BlizzCon ===
Blizzcon reports continued to appear long after the show ended. They're all grouped here for convenience.
{{pre}} November 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/games-radar-diablo-iii-hands-on/ Games Radar's Blizzcon report].
{{pre}} November 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard-gameplay-report/P1/ Massive Wizard Gameplay Report].
{{oth}} November 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/this-evenings-qa-session/ Diii.net Post-Blizzcon Chat]
{{vid}} November 3, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-dance-contest-part-2/ BlizzCon Dance Contest Part 2]
{{vid}} November 1, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-contest-videos/ BlizzCon Contest Videos] - First Half of the Dance contest, and the "/silly" contest.
{{pre}} October 30, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/witch-doctor-gameplay-report/ Witch Doctor Gameplay Report] - [[Witch Doctor Skills|Skills]] and Items for the [[Witch Doctor]].
{{pre}} October 29, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-demo-discussion/ BlizzCon Demo Discussion] - Massive D3 Report, Part 1.
{{vid int}} October 29, 2008. [http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/blizzard-s-frank-pearce_4 Blizzard's Frank Pearce] - "Easy to learn, hard to master."
{{vid}} October 28, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/costume-contest-vid/ Costume Contest Video]
{{pre}} October 24, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-content-from-blizzcon-2008/ New Content From BlizzCon]
{{pic}} October 21, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-environmental-art/ New Environmental Art]
{{pre}} October 20, 2008. [http://www.gamingexcellence.com/pc/games/1411/p20081020.shtml BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Preview]
{{pre}} October 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/barbarian-game-play-and-skill-tree-discussion/ Barbarian Game Play and Skill Tree Discussion]
{{pan}} October 19, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-diablo-3-lore-panel-video/ BlizzCon: Diablo 3 Lore Panel Video]
{{pic}} October 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-character-art1/ New Character Art]
{{pre}} October 18, 2008. [http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/10/18/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-hands-on-impressions/ BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III hands-on impressions]
{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/bcexp101708/ The BlizzCon Experience - Afterthoughts]
{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/wdbarb101708/ BlizzCon '08: Witch Doctor and Barbarian Preview]
{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=261369 Diablo III Hands On]
{{pic}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-npc-artwork/ New NPC Artwork]
{{pic}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-d3-inventory-images/ BlizzCon D3 Inventory Images]
{{vid int}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/videos/29411/Diablo_III_All_Access.html Diablo III: All Access]
{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/10/18/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-hands-on-impressions/ 'Diablo III' Hands-On]
{{pre}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.g4tv.com/mmoreport/videos/29405/The_MMO_Report_BlizzCon_08_Special.html The MMO Report: BlizzCon 08 Special]
{{blz}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-tidbits/ Blizzcon 2008: Diablo III Tidbits]
{{int}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/16/blizzcon-2008-blizzards-rob-pardo-on-diablo-3-starcraft-2/ BlizzCon 2008: Blizzard's Rob Pardo talks Diablo 3]
{{pan}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-press-conference-with-jay-wilson/ BlizzCon Press Conference with Jay Wilson]
{{pic}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-blizzcon-monster-art/ New BlizzCon Monster Art]
{{oth}} October 16, 2008. [http://blizzplanet.com/news/2814/ BlizzPlanet Diablo 3 Answers]
{{vid int}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.gamereactor.se/grtv/?id=3255&sid=95f9c59ee168ff5ca1c8943bb107bf2a BlizzCon08: Diablo III Update w/ Gameplay]
{{vid int}} October 16, 2008. [http://uk.gamespot.com/mac/rpg/diablo3/video/6199524/diablo-iii-interview-5 Diablo III Interview 5]
{{pre}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.rpgamer.com/games/diablo/diablo3/diablo3imp.html Diablo 3 - Blizzcon Impression]
{{int}} October 16, 2008. [http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/qa-blizzard-ceo.html Q&A: Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime on DRM, WoW and the Next MMO]
{{int}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/blizzard-wizard Blizzard Wizard] ([[Paul Sams]] Interview)
{{int}} October 15, 2008. [http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/qa-blizzards-ex.html Q&A: Blizzard's Executive Vice President of Game Design Rob Pardo]
{{vid int}} October 15, 2008. [http://diablo3.battlenet.pl/portal/d3/1/99/Wywiad_Battlenetpl_z_Jayem_Wilsonem_i_Rayem_Gresko.html Jay Wilson and Ray Gresko Video Interview]
{{pre}} October 15, 2008. [http://www.meristation.com/v3/des_avances.php?id=cw48f4e9b44d34a&pic=PC&idj=cw48662a1c21860 Diablo III Preview] (Spanish). [http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&tl=en&u=http://www.meristation.com/v3/des_avances.php%3Fid%3Dcw48f4e9b44d34a%26pic%3DPC%26idj%3Dcw48662a1c21860 Google Translated].
{{pre}} October 15, 2008. [http://tentonhammer.com/node/46423 BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-On Preview]
{{pre}} October 15, 2008. [http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3170686&p=1 Diablo 3 Hands-On Preview]
{{blz}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-answers-post-blizzcon-diablo-3-concerns/ Bashiok Answers Post-Blizzcon Diablo 3 Concerns]
{{vid int}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.starcraftwire.net/n/1282/frank-pearce-interview BlizzCon 2008 Frank Pearce Interview]
{{pic}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/photos/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-in-depth-hands-on/ BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III In-Depth Hands On]
{{pic}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/photos/blizzcon-diablo-3-skill-systems-gallery/ BlizzCon: Diablo 3 Skill Systems Gallery]
{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41489.html Blizzcon 2008: Panel: Skills Part 1 HD]
{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41491.html Blizzcon 2008: Panel: Skills Part 2 HD]
{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41493.html Blizzcon 2008: Panel: Skills Part 3 HD]
{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41495.html BlizzCon 2008: Panel: Runes HD]
{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41497.html BlizzCon 2008: Panel: Death Effects HD]
{{pre}} October 14, 2008. [http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/blizzcon_08_diablo_iii_hands_on/ Blizzcon ‘08-Diablo III Hands-On]
{{pre}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/207459/preview-diablo-iii/ Feature: Diablo III]
{{pre}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/14/blizzcon-2008-in-depth-diablo-3-hands-on/ BlizzCon 2008: In-depth Diablo 3 hands-on]
{{pre}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-hands-on-gameplay-impressions/ BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-On Gameplay Impressions]
{{vid int}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diiinet-jay-wilson-video-interview/ Diii.Net Jay Wilson Video Interview]
{{Oth}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/13/blizzcon-2008-rob-pardo-talks-battle-net-monetizing/ BlizzCon 2008: Rob Pardo talks Battle.Net monetizing]
{{vid int}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diiinet-jay-wilson-video-interview/ Diii.Net Jay Wilson Video Interview]
{{pre}} October 13, 2008. [http://news.gotgame.com/blizzcon-diablo-3-gameplay-and-the-new-wizard-class/16311/ BlizzCon: Diablo 3 Gameplay and the New Wizard Class]
{{pre}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1024 Diablo 3: What We Know So Far, Post-BlizzCon Edition]
{{int}} October 13, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/13/blizzcon-lead-designer-on-diablo-3-wizard-class/ In Crafting ‘Diablo 3' Class, Blizzard Risking Harry Potter Comparisons Instead Of ‘World of Warcraft’ Ones]
{{oth}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,663351/News/Blizzcon_Diablo_3_and_Starcraft_2_without_Direct_X_10/ Blizzcon: Diablo 3 and Starcraft 2 without Direct X 10]
{{oth}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2008-live-blog-transcript/ BlizzCon 2008 Live Blog Transcript]
{{pre}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.warcry.com/articles/view/conferences/blizzcon_08/5360-Blizzcon-08-Diablo-III-Hands-On Blizzcon 08: Diablo III Hands-On]
{{pre}} October 12, 2008. [http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/diablo3/news.html?sid=6199271 BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Updated Hands-On]
{{pre}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/86767-Blizzcon-08-Hands-On-Diablo-III Blizzcon 08: Hands On - Diablo III]
{{oth}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.originalsoundversion.com/?p=760 BlizzCon 08: New Diablo III Tunes, New Co-Composer Announced]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard-skill-tree-coverage/ Wizard Skill Tree Coverage]
{{int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/exclusive-jay-wilson-interview/ Exclusive Jay Wilson Interview]
{{vid int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/ray-gresko-and-leonard-boasky-video-interview/ Diii.net Ray Gresko and Leonard Boyarsky Video Interview]
{{int}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/919/919059p1.html BlizzCon 08: Rob Pardo on Diablo III]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/firstimpression101008/ BlizzCon '08: Diablo III First Impression]
{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/questions-answered/ 30 Diablo 3 Questions Answered]
{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diiinet-diablo-3-gameplay-qa-videos/ Diii.Net Diablo 3 Gameplay Q&A Videos]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/919/919074p1.html BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-on]
{{pic}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.gamingshogun.com/Article/2476/2008_BlizzCon_-_Saturday_Morning_Gallery.html 2008 BlizzCon - Saturday Morning Gallery]
{{int}} October 11, 2008. [http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/rob_pardo_talks_diablo_iii/ Rob Pardo Talks Diablo III!]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://kotaku.com/5062246/hands-on-with-diablo-iii-everything-old-is-new-again Hands On With Diablo III: Everything Old Is New Again]
{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-lore-art-panel/ D3 Lore & Art Panel]
{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/class-panel-fan-qa-video/ Class Panel Fan Q&A Video]
{{vid int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/ray-gresko-and-leonard-boasky-video-interview/ Diii.net Ray Gresko and Leonard Boyarsky Video Interview]
{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-not-on-consoles/ Diablo 3 Not on Consoles]
{{vid int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/mike-morhaime-video-interview/ Mike Morhaime Video Interview]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-gameplay-panel/ D3 Gameplay Panel]
{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://darkzero.co.uk/game-news/blizzard-not-allowing-mods-in-diablo-3-may-make-dlc-available/ Blizzard not allowing mods in Diablo 3, may make DLC available]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/919075p1.html Hands-on with Diablo III's Witch Doctor (PC)]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.gamingshogun.com/Article/2479/2008_BlizzCon_-_Diablo_III_Gameplay_Impressions.html 2008 BlizzCon - Diablo III Gameplay Impressions]
{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://d3db.com/media/video/watch/1469EEC0-7F0F-B308-FF6E-39472A5E8647 Class Design Panel at Blizzcon]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://news.gotgame.com/blizzcon-hands-on-with-the-diablo-iii-witch-doctor/16132/ BlizzCon: Hands on With the Diablo III Witch Doctor]
{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/11/blizzard-on-rainbows-in-starcraft-diablo-art-director/ Blizzard: Rainbows Could Appear In ‘StarCraft II,’ Still Looking For New ‘Diablo III’ Art Director]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/hands-on-diablo.html Hands On: Diablo III Simplifies Everything]
{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.incgamers.com/Games/1935/News/Diablo-III-Not-For-Console/13981 Diablo III Not For Console]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/diablo3/news.html?sid=6199215&mode=previews BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-On]
{{pic}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/screens-and-artwork/ Screens and Artwork]
{{int}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55256 Blizzard Discusses Diablo 3 Console Port (Update: Director Jay Wilson Weighs In)]
{{oth}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard/ Wizard!!!]
{{oth}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55271 Blizzard on Battle.net Subscription, Diablo 3 Modding]
{{oth}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55258 Diablo 3 Lead Designer Reveals Skill Rune System]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard-first-reactions/ Wizard first reactions...]
{{pic}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-pics-goodie-bag/ BlizzCon Pics & Goodie Bag]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1020 Diablo 3: The Wizard's Talent Trees Unveiled]
{{pan}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-class-panel-notes/ D3 Class Panel Notes]
{{pan}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55258 Diablo 3 Lead Designer Reveals Skill Rune System]
{{vid}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.incgamers.com/Videos/265/Diablo-3-Wizard-Class-Gameplay Diablo 3 Wizard Class Gameplay]
{{vid}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.pt/tv_video.php?playlist_id=15714&size=large Diablo III - Wizard e Barbarian Gameplay]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/918894p1.html Diablo III Preview]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/918798p1.html Hands-on with Diablo III's Wizard]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/918622p1.html Hands-on Diablo III at BlizzCon 2008]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/characters/wizard.xml?rhtml=y The Wizard]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1019 First Diablo 3 Hands-on Impressions: Hell Yeah]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/10/joystiq-hands-on-diablo-iii-and-the-wizard-class/ Joystiq hands-on: Diablo 3 and the Wizard class]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55245 New Diablo 3 Class Revealed: The Wizard]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.ripten.com/2008/10/10/blizzcon-08-coverage-throughout-the-day/ BlizzCon 08: Diablo 3 Wizard Class Revealed, More Coverage Throughout the Day]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55235 Diablo 3 Playable at BlizzCon]
{{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]
{{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?
==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.
{{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.
{{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/695370/bashiok-on-d3s-dx10 Bashiok] on DirectX 10 support for Diablo III.
[[Image:Firebomb1.jpg|thumb|250px|Firebombing!]]
{{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.
{{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.
{{pic}} September 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694375/new-monster-screens-art Blizzard] posts new screenshots as well as art.
{{blz}} September 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694183/bashiok-on-corpses-and-game-resources Bashiok] on [[corpse]]s and game resources (including [[Havok]]).
{{blz}} September 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694182/bashiok-on-chests Bashiok] on locked [[chest]]s. They probably won't return.
{{int}} September 16, 2008. [http://ablegamers.com/game-news/340-ablegamers-interviews-the-diablo-iii-team.html Wilson and Boyarsky] ([[Jay]] and [[Leonard]]) on system requirements, skills, plot and more. Able Gamers.
{{int}} September 16, 2008. [http://www.videogamer.com/pc/diablo_3/preview-1253.html Jay Wilson] says the next revealed [[class]] will be very much like an existing one.
{{blz}} September 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/693796/bashiok-on-corpses-and-web-updates Corpses explained] by [[Bashiok]].
{{blz}} September 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/693791/blizzard-comments-on-the-d3sc2-release-schedule D3 release rumours smashed] by Blizzard and IncGamers.
{{blz}} September 12, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/692737/bashiok-on-glowing-skeletal-shields Skeletal shields] explained by [[Bashiok]].
{{Int}} September 12, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/09/11/michael-gough-interview/ Michael Gough] interviewed again, the voice actor for [[Deckard Cain]]. Among other things divulge how much of his voice they have recorded so far. MTV.
{{oth}} September 11, 2008. [http://www.videogaming247.com/2008/09/11/diablo-iii-will-have-its-own-unique-needs-for-the-new-battlenet/ Short snippet] on a detail concerning [[Battle.net 2.0]] made by [[Frank Pearce]]. Videogaming247.
{{vid}} September 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/692572/the-end-of-the-art-controversy Diii.net] on the [[art controversy]], where a fan called Sozou submitted a full-fledged '''video''' of desaturated, decolourised gameplay. Including a short interview with Diii.net.
{{vid int}} September 10, 2008. [http://tv7games.se/ValtSpel.aspx?clipId=269 Old resurfaced WWI interview]] with [[Jay Wilson]]. General D3 info, including [[Health Orb]]s, randomness and gameplay. TV7 Games.
{{int}} September 10, 2008. [http://www.incgamers.com/Games/1935/features/90/Diablo-III-Inforview Bashiok] on [[Health Orb]]s, Single Player, and health/mana leach. IncGamers.
{{int}} September 8, 2008. [http://www.crispygamer.com/interviews/2008-09-08/crafting-a-sequel-for-everyone-the-frank-pearce-interview-3.aspx Frank Pearce] on mostly [[StarCraft]] and a little bit on [[Battle.net 2.0]]. Crispy Gamer.
{{int}} September 5, 2008. [http://www.crispygamer.com/interviews/2008-09-05/detailing-diablo-iii-the-jay-wilson-interview.aspx Jay Wilson] on [[art controversy]], console porting, multiplayer and randomisation. CrispyGamer.
{{blz}} September 5, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/691154/bashiok-on-boss-drops-and-the-new-artwork Bashiok] on Boss drops and new artwork.
{{pic}} September 5, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/690879/new-d3-screenshots Blizzard] posts new screenshots.
[[Image:Skovos1.jpg|thumb|250px|Skovos overhead view.]]
{{pic}} September 5, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/690878/new-d3-artwork Blizzard] posts new artwork.
{{blz}} September 5, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/690870/official-diablo-timeline Blizzard] posts the Official Diablo 3 Timeline.
{{int}} September 4, 2008. [http://www.gamebanshee.com/interviews/diabloiii1.php Lenoard Boyarsky] on lore, quests and dialogue. GameBanshee.
{{oth}} September 3, 2008. [http://www.incgamers.com/Games/1206/features/87/MMO-Weekly IncGamers] MMO weekly on [[Battle.net]] and features.
{{pre}} September 2, 2008. [http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/997778/skewed_and_reviewed_gets_details_on.html Skewed and Reviewed] talks with "some Blizzard guy" on [[Health Orb]]s, [[Potion]]s and dungeon traps.
{{pre}} September 1, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/689867/definite-battlenet-20-features Diii.net] on [[Battle.net 2.0]] confirmed features. Diii.net.
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==August 2008 - Post-Leipzig==
{{blz}} August 28, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/688760/bashiok-on-art-direction-controversy-again Bashiok] on the [[art controversy]].
{{blzc}} August 28, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/688607/blizzcast-5-out-diablo-3-qampa-session BlizzCast #5] with [[Jay Wilson]] and Blizzard CMs. Blizzard.
{{blz}} August 27, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/688738/bashiok-on-health-orbs-and-pvp Bashiok] on [[Health Orb]]s and PvP.
{{blz}} August 26, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/688134/bashiok-on-d3s-rating Bashiok] on Diablo 3's age ratings.
{{int}} August 21, 2008. [http://www.purepandemonium.com/main/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=61 Michael Gough], the voice of [[Deckard Cain]] interviewed about his own history. Not quite Diablo-related.
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==August 2008 - GC Leipzig==
Interviews conducted at the GDC kept showing up for weeks after the event. They're all grouped here for convenience.
{{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 3, 2008. [http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200809/N08.0903.1800.35279.htm Jay Wilson] on D2 legacy, [[art controversy]], Blizzard on consoles, failing clones and [[class]] roster.
{{vid int}} September 2, 2008. [http://www.gamereactor.eu/grtv/?id=2936 Jay Wilson] on randomness, the [[art controversy]], "probably [[hardcore]] mode", [[Health Orb]]s 25-35% droprate and some info on [[PvP]]. Gamereactor.
{{vid int}} September 1, 2008. [http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/43166 Jay Wilson] on general Diablo III development.
{{pre}} August 27, 2008. [http://www.miamiherald.com/business/technology/story/661444.html Game Informer Magazine] on Diablo 3 from GC'08.
{{pre}} August 26, 2008. [http://www.gamedaily.com/games/diablo-3/pc/game-previews/preview/7354/20621/ Gamedaily] on Diablo 3 from GC'08.
{{int}} August 25, 2008. [http://diablo3.ingame.de/szene/interviews/interview_jaywilson/index_engl.php Jay Wilson] on Battle.net, German ratings, [[death]] and [[follower]]s.
{{int}} August 25, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/687801/jay-wilson-from-leipzig-5 Jay Wilson]
[[Image:Diablo-head1.jpg|thumb|250px|Miss me?]]
{{int}} August 25, 2008. [http://diablo3.4players.de/games_convention_2008_4.php Jay Wilson] tells us there will be no LAN support. In GERMAN ([http://www.diii.net/n/687810/jay-wilson-from-leipzig-6 English translation]). Diablo3.4Players.de
{{vid int}} August 22, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/686928/jay-wilson-video-interview Jay Wilson] talks about career, D2/D3 teams, struggle and MUCH about the [[art controversy]]. IncGamers.
{{int}} August 22, 2008. [http://www.boomtown.net/en_uk/articles/art.view.php?id=16571 Jay Wilson on] loot and other things. Boomtown.
{{int}} August 22, 2008. [http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PC-CDROM/Special/7040/60013/0/Diablo_3.html Jay Wilson] tells us there will be no Diablo III runewords. 4Players.de.
{{int}} August 21, 2008. [http://kotaku.com/5039711/only-the-barbarian-will-return-in-diablo-iii Jay Wilson] says only the [[Barbarian]] will feature in Diablo 3. The [http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Necromancer Necromancer] is 100% cut. Kotaku.
{{int}} August 20, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=220175 Jay Wilson] on D1/D2 experiences, isometric view, and [[art controversy]]. Eurogamer.
{{int}} August 20, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/901260p1.html Jay Wilson] talks about [[Battle.net]] and [[PvP]]. Gamespot.
{{int}} August 20, 2008. [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/900/900777p1.html Jay Wilson] on potions, inventory and story. IGN.
{{pic|s}} August 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/686291/leipzig-d3-artwork New artwork] from the Leipzig press CD.
{{pic|s}} August 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/686285/leipzig-d3-screenshots 13 Screenshots] from the Leipzig press CD.
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==August 2008 - Pre-Leipzig==
{{blz}} August 15, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/684680/bashiok-on-spell-visuals-and-game-conventions Bashiok on] game visuals and design philosophies.
{{pic|s}} August 14, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/684539/six-new-screenshotsarts Six new screenshots and artworks].
{{blz}} August 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/684026/bashiok-on-beta-testing-and-release-date Bashiok on] beta testing and release dates.
{{int}} August 12, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/12/diablo-iii-storyline/ Jay Wilson] on returning characters from D1 and D2, and the Diablo series continuing past D3. MTV MP Blog.
{{int}} August 11, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/11/diablo-iii-gender-debate/ Jay Wilson] on male and female options for each character. MTV MP Blog.
[[Image:Unknown-city1.jpg|thumb]]
{{int}} August 10, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/07/diablo-iii-cow-level/ Jay Wilson] on the chances of a D3 Secret Cow Level. MTV MP Blog.
{{int}} August 8, 2008. [http://vault.ign.com/View.php?view=Articles.Detail&id=35 Jay Wilson] talks about D3's characters and the game's state of progress. Vault Network.
{{pic|s}} August 7, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681956/new-d3-concept-art New piece of concept art] posted by SonsoftheStorm.com.
{{blz}} August 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681893/bashiok-secret-cow-level Bashiok on] the Secret Cow Level and game balancing in general.
{{blz}} August 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681653/bashiok-barb-too-magical Bashiok on] whether the D3 Barbarian is "too magical."
{{blz}} August 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681647/bashiok-blizzard-achievements-in-d3 Bashiok on] Blizzard's newly-announced "achievements" and how they will work on Diablo 3.
{{blz}} August 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681638/bashiok-quick-answers Bashiok gives] numerous quick answers on the separateness of D3's acts, night/day cycle, boss-specific fatalities, and more.
{{pre}} August 5, 2008. [http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/diablo_iii_development_update/ UGO] on chat trades and Battle.net fees.
{{int}} August 5, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/05/diablo-iii-necromancer/ Jay Wilson] on the fact that the Necromancer is gone. MTV
{{pre}} August 4, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/680966/battlenet-20-the-next-generation-gaming-network Diii.net] on Battle.net, and possible Battle.net 2.0 changes.
{{int}} August 4, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/04/diablo-iii-designer-turns-tables Jay Wilson] discusses player-modified D3 screenshots and the game's art direction. MTV
{{blz}} August 3, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/680598/bashiok-on-the-barbarian-statue Bashiok on] the Barbarian statue.
{{pre}} August 1, 2008. [http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/diablo-iii/preview/diablo-iii/a-20080801111854458065/g-2008063084756359080 GamesRadar] on D3, and a short QA session.
{{int}} August 1, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/01/blizzard-accounts-achievements/ Jeffrey Kaplan] on Diablo 3 Achievements, "Blizzard Account" and fan's "Blizzard level". MTV
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==July 2008==
{{int}} July 31, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/07/31/diablo-iii-designer-talks-colors/ Jay Wilson] on colour and WoW influences. MTV.
{{int}} July 31, 2008. [http://kotaku.com/5031732/art-apocalypse-blizzards-wilson-talks-diablo-iii-design-decisions Jay Wilson] on art design and player petitions. Kotaku.
{{int}} July 31, 2008. [http://kotaku.com/5031684/what-activision-can-and-cant-change-about-blizzard Jay Wilson] on Diablo III's revenue model.
{{blz}} July 31, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/679441/bashiok-on-d3s-improved-bnet-experience Bashiok on] D3's plans for an improved Battle.net experience.
[[Image:Barb-figure-sdcc07.jpg|frame]]
{{pic|s}} July 29, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/678665/barbarian-figurine Barbarian figurine] announced.
{{blz}} July 29, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/678598/bashiok-on-boss-damage-visuals Bashiok on] boss damage visuals.
{{int}} July 27, 2008. [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=193951 Rob Pardo] on game design (general). CVG.
{{pic|s}} July 26, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/677315/new-screenies five new screenshots] including monster and world art.
{{int}} July 25, 2008. [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/893/893781p1.html Leonard Boyarsky] on the importance of lore in the game. IGN.
{{pre}} July 25, 2008. Australian PC Powerplay Magazine. Scanned pages [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1241&cat=576 one], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1240&cat=576 two], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1239&cat=576 three], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1238&cat=576 four], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1237&cat=576 five], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1236&cat=576 six], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1235&cat=576 seven].
{{int}} July 24, 2008. [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=193852 Brian Morrisroe] speaks about art design with CVG.
{{int}} July 23, 2008. [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=193951 Rob Pardo] on Blizzard's game design philosophy. CVG.
{{blz}} July 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/676400/bashiok-on-everything Bashiok] on [[Barbarian]] leaps and character movement, [[Tristram]] as dungeon, class-equpment, [[death]] animations and outdoor static areas.
{{blz}} July 22, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/675981/blizzard-cares-about-corpses Bashiok] on Blizzard caring about corpses.
{{int}} July 19, 2008. [http://www.developmag.com/news/30184/QA-More-on-how-Activision-Blizzards-merger-impacts-its-studios Activion CFO Tom Tippl] on the Activision/Blizzard merger]. DevelopMag.com
{{blz}} July 17, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/674066/bashiok-corpses-and-more Bashiok on] vanishing corpses and corpse skills, and does D3 = MMO?
{{int}} July 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/673865/the-d2-team-comments-on-d3-part-ii Mike Huang], D2 developer gives his impressions of D3.
{{int}} July 14, 2008. [http://www.developmag.com/news/30184/QA-More-on-how-Activision-Blizzards-merger-impacts-its-studios Activision CFO Thomas Tippl] on the Activision / Blizzard merger.
{{blz}} July 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/674066/bashiok-corpses-and-more Bashiok] on corpses.
{{blz}} July 12, 2008.[http://www.diii.net/n/672276/more-from-bashiok Bashiok] on health globes and party play.
{{blz}} July 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/671871/bashiok-speaks Bashiok] on a variety of issues.
{{blz}} July 9, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/671187/news-blitz-wednesday-july-9th Bashiok] on respecing.
{{int}} July 8, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/07/07/blizzard-on-diablo-mmo-hopes-new-franchises-and-more/ Paul Sams]. Mtv's MP blog.
{{int}} July 7, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/670644/the-d2-team-comments-on-d3 Ben Boos], D2 artist gives his impressions of D3.
{{int}} July 4, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/669697/max-schaefer-on-diablo-3 Max Schaefer] Diablo creator gives his opinion of ''Diablo III''.
{{int}} July 4, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=165005&page=2 Mike Morhaime]. Eurogamer.
{{blz}} July 3, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/669431/pking-played-down Bashiok] on Blizzard's approach to controlling PKing.
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==June 2008: World Wide Invitational==
''Diablo III'' was announced at Blizzard's [[WWI 2008|World Wide Invitational]] in Paris, on June 28, 2008. A storm of media coverage ensued, with every gaming media outlet on the Internet reporting the announcement. The biggest sources of info from the WWI were the four hour-long Diablo 3 panels, along with [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/media/#movies three movies] Blizzard released, the [http://www.diabloii.net/articles/668036/diablo-3-faq D3 FAQ], and over one hundred [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=546 screenshots] and pieces of [http://www.diii.net/gallery/index.php?cat=540 concept art].
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===Blizzard's WWI Panels===
{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: D3 Design Fundamentals Panel]].
{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: D3 Game Design Panel]].
{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: D3 Lore and Environmental Art Panel]].
{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: Denizens of Diablo Panel]].
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===WWI Interviews===
{{vid int}} June 29, 2008. [http://trailer.onlinewelten.com/videos,id4103,blizzard_interview_with_rob_pardo.html Rob Pardo]. Onlinewelten.
{{int}} June 29, 2008.[http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/885/885139p1.html Video: Rob Pardo]. IGN,
{{vid int}} June 29, 2008. [http://www.gamespot.com/video/930659/6193139/diablo-iii-interview Video: Rob Pardo]. Gamespot.
{{vid int}} June 29, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/668955/diiinet-diablo-3-interview-session IncGamers with D3 team] (bad sound)
{{int}} June 30, 2008. [http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/games/archives/2008/06/30/blizzard_interview_diablo_3_console_version_a_possibility.html Paul Sams]. Guardian UK.
{{int}} June 30, 2008. [http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/885172p1.html Leonard Boyarsky]. Gamespot.
{{int}} June 30, 2008. [http://kotaku.com/5020721/the-man-behind-diablo-iii-talks-plot-lore-and-battlenet Jay Wilson]. Kotaku.
{{int}} July 1, 2008. [http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/games/archives/2008/07/01/diablo_3_interview_random_areas_coop_and_the_rest.html Leonard Boyarsky]. Guardian UK.
{{int}} July 1, 2008. [http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3168498 Leonard Boyarsky]. 1up.com.
{{int}} July 2, 2008.[http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3168515 Rob Pardo]. 1up.com.
{{vid int}} July 5, 2008. [http://www.wegame.com/watch/Diablo_3_Interview_with_Keith_Lee/ Keith Lee], Diablo 3 Lead Producer. Gamespot.
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===Additional WWI Reporting and Features===
All posted June 28-30, 2008.
* {{vid int}} [http://www.worldofwar.net/wowtv/media/336/WWI_Walkabout_Movie/ convention hall tour and fan interviews] IncGamers.
* {{pic|s}} [http://www.diabloii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=544 WWI Event Photos]
* {{pre}} [http://www.actiontrip.com/previews/diabloiii.phtml Action Trip] on Diablo 3 at the WWI.
* {{pre}} [http://www.videogamer.com/features/article/03-07-2008-455.html Video Gamer] on Diablo 3 questions Blizzard needs to answer.
* {{pre}} [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=167096 EuroGamer] on Diablo 3 at the WWI.
* {{vid}} [http://ve3d.ign.com/videos/30948/PC/Diablo-III IGN video reactions] to WWI and D3.
* {{pre}} [http://pc.ign.com/articles/888/888189p1.html IGN's Ten Commandments of D3].
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===Pre-WWI Teasers===
* {{oth}} [http://www.diii.net/articles/667288/the-wwi-splash-image-mystery Pre-WWI Teasers]. Teaser images and secret codes posted on Blizzard's website during the week before ''Diablo III'''s announcement. June 22-28, 2008.
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==December 2008==
{{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].
{{vid}} December 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/g4tv-on-diablo-iii/ G4TV video preview of Diablo III].
{{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].
{{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 8, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-next-gen-attributesystem/ Bashiok with a very long post on auto-attributes.]
{{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].
{{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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==November 2008==
{{int}} November 27, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/jay-wilson-interview-by-playtm/ Jay Wison interviewed by Play.tm].
[[Image:Wd-soul-harvest1s.jpg|thumb|350px|Soul Harvesting WD.]]
{{pic}} November 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-diablo-3-pictures/ New screenshots and concept art].
{{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].
{{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].
{{int}} November 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-trees/ Bashiok on skill trees and skills].
{{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]
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==October 2008 - Post BlizzCon==
{{blz}} October 31, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/environmental-damage-against-a-player/ Environmental Damage Against a Player] - [[Bashiok]] on potential griefing.
{{oth}} October 27, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/echoes-of-war-the-music-of-blizzard-entertainment/ Echoes of War: The Music of Blizzard Entertainment]
{{pic}} October 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-fansites-kit/ Diablo 3 Fansite Kit]
{{vid}} October 23, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/15/mtv-video-tour-of-blizzard-headquarters/ MTV Video Tour of Blizzard Headquarters]
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=== October 2008 - BlizzCon ===
Blizzcon reports continued to appear long after the show ended. They're all grouped here for convenience.
{{pre}} November 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/games-radar-diablo-iii-hands-on/ Games Radar's Blizzcon report].
{{pre}} November 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard-gameplay-report/P1/ Massive Wizard Gameplay Report].
{{oth}} November 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/this-evenings-qa-session/ Diii.net Post-Blizzcon Chat]
{{vid}} November 3, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-dance-contest-part-2/ BlizzCon Dance Contest Part 2]
{{vid}} November 1, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-contest-videos/ BlizzCon Contest Videos] - First Half of the Dance contest, and the "/silly" contest.
{{pre}} October 30, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/witch-doctor-gameplay-report/ Witch Doctor Gameplay Report] - [[Witch Doctor Skills|Skills]] and Items for the [[Witch Doctor]].
{{pre}} October 29, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-demo-discussion/ BlizzCon Demo Discussion] - Massive D3 Report, Part 1.
{{vid int}} October 29, 2008. [http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/blizzard-s-frank-pearce_4 Blizzard's Frank Pearce] - "Easy to learn, hard to master."
{{vid}} October 28, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/costume-contest-vid/ Costume Contest Video]
{{pre}} October 24, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-content-from-blizzcon-2008/ New Content From BlizzCon]
{{pic}} October 21, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-environmental-art/ New Environmental Art]
{{pre}} October 20, 2008. [http://www.gamingexcellence.com/pc/games/1411/p20081020.shtml BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Preview]
{{pre}} October 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/barbarian-game-play-and-skill-tree-discussion/ Barbarian Game Play and Skill Tree Discussion]
{{pan}} October 19, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-diablo-3-lore-panel-video/ BlizzCon: Diablo 3 Lore Panel Video]
{{pic}} October 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-character-art1/ New Character Art]
{{pre}} October 18, 2008. [http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/10/18/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-hands-on-impressions/ BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III hands-on impressions]
{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/bcexp101708/ The BlizzCon Experience - Afterthoughts]
{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/wdbarb101708/ BlizzCon '08: Witch Doctor and Barbarian Preview]
{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=261369 Diablo III Hands On]
{{pic}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-npc-artwork/ New NPC Artwork]
{{pic}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-d3-inventory-images/ BlizzCon D3 Inventory Images]
{{vid int}} October 17, 2008. [http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/videos/29411/Diablo_III_All_Access.html Diablo III: All Access]
{{pre}} October 17, 2008. [http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/10/18/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-hands-on-impressions/ 'Diablo III' Hands-On]
{{pre}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.g4tv.com/mmoreport/videos/29405/The_MMO_Report_BlizzCon_08_Special.html The MMO Report: BlizzCon 08 Special]
{{blz}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-tidbits/ Blizzcon 2008: Diablo III Tidbits]
{{int}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/16/blizzcon-2008-blizzards-rob-pardo-on-diablo-3-starcraft-2/ BlizzCon 2008: Blizzard's Rob Pardo talks Diablo 3]
{{pan}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-press-conference-with-jay-wilson/ BlizzCon Press Conference with Jay Wilson]
{{pic}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-blizzcon-monster-art/ New BlizzCon Monster Art]
{{oth}} October 16, 2008. [http://blizzplanet.com/news/2814/ BlizzPlanet Diablo 3 Answers]
{{vid int}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.gamereactor.se/grtv/?id=3255&sid=95f9c59ee168ff5ca1c8943bb107bf2a BlizzCon08: Diablo III Update w/ Gameplay]
{{vid int}} October 16, 2008. [http://uk.gamespot.com/mac/rpg/diablo3/video/6199524/diablo-iii-interview-5 Diablo III Interview 5]
{{pre}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.rpgamer.com/games/diablo/diablo3/diablo3imp.html Diablo 3 - Blizzcon Impression]
{{int}} October 16, 2008. [http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/qa-blizzard-ceo.html Q&A: Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime on DRM, WoW and the Next MMO]
{{int}} October 16, 2008. [http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/blizzard-wizard Blizzard Wizard] ([[Paul Sams]] Interview)
{{int}} October 15, 2008. [http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/qa-blizzards-ex.html Q&A: Blizzard's Executive Vice President of Game Design Rob Pardo]
{{vid int}} October 15, 2008. [http://diablo3.battlenet.pl/portal/d3/1/99/Wywiad_Battlenetpl_z_Jayem_Wilsonem_i_Rayem_Gresko.html Jay Wilson and Ray Gresko Video Interview]
{{pre}} October 15, 2008. [http://www.meristation.com/v3/des_avances.php?id=cw48f4e9b44d34a&pic=PC&idj=cw48662a1c21860 Diablo III Preview] (Spanish). [http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&tl=en&u=http://www.meristation.com/v3/des_avances.php%3Fid%3Dcw48f4e9b44d34a%26pic%3DPC%26idj%3Dcw48662a1c21860 Google Translated].
{{pre}} October 15, 2008. [http://tentonhammer.com/node/46423 BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-On Preview]
{{pre}} October 15, 2008. [http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3170686&p=1 Diablo 3 Hands-On Preview]
{{blz}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-answers-post-blizzcon-diablo-3-concerns/ Bashiok Answers Post-Blizzcon Diablo 3 Concerns]
{{vid int}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.starcraftwire.net/n/1282/frank-pearce-interview BlizzCon 2008 Frank Pearce Interview]
{{pic}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/photos/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-in-depth-hands-on/ BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III In-Depth Hands On]
{{pic}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/photos/blizzcon-diablo-3-skill-systems-gallery/ BlizzCon: Diablo 3 Skill Systems Gallery]
{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41489.html Blizzcon 2008: Panel: Skills Part 1 HD]
{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41491.html Blizzcon 2008: Panel: Skills Part 2 HD]
{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41493.html Blizzcon 2008: Panel: Skills Part 3 HD]
{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41495.html BlizzCon 2008: Panel: Runes HD]
{{vid}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41497.html BlizzCon 2008: Panel: Death Effects HD]
{{pre}} October 14, 2008. [http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/blizzcon_08_diablo_iii_hands_on/ Blizzcon ‘08-Diablo III Hands-On]
{{pre}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/207459/preview-diablo-iii/ Feature: Diablo III]
{{pre}} October 14, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/14/blizzcon-2008-in-depth-diablo-3-hands-on/ BlizzCon 2008: In-depth Diablo 3 hands-on]
{{pre}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2008-diablo-iii-hands-on-gameplay-impressions/ BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-On Gameplay Impressions]
{{vid int}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diiinet-jay-wilson-video-interview/ Diii.Net Jay Wilson Video Interview]
{{Oth}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/13/blizzcon-2008-rob-pardo-talks-battle-net-monetizing/ BlizzCon 2008: Rob Pardo talks Battle.Net monetizing]
{{vid int}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diiinet-jay-wilson-video-interview/ Diii.Net Jay Wilson Video Interview]
{{pre}} October 13, 2008. [http://news.gotgame.com/blizzcon-diablo-3-gameplay-and-the-new-wizard-class/16311/ BlizzCon: Diablo 3 Gameplay and the New Wizard Class]
{{pre}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1024 Diablo 3: What We Know So Far, Post-BlizzCon Edition]
{{int}} October 13, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/13/blizzcon-lead-designer-on-diablo-3-wizard-class/ In Crafting ‘Diablo 3' Class, Blizzard Risking Harry Potter Comparisons Instead Of ‘World of Warcraft’ Ones]
{{oth}} October 13, 2008. [http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,663351/News/Blizzcon_Diablo_3_and_Starcraft_2_without_Direct_X_10/ Blizzcon: Diablo 3 and Starcraft 2 without Direct X 10]
{{oth}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2008-live-blog-transcript/ BlizzCon 2008 Live Blog Transcript]
{{pre}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.warcry.com/articles/view/conferences/blizzcon_08/5360-Blizzcon-08-Diablo-III-Hands-On Blizzcon 08: Diablo III Hands-On]
{{pre}} October 12, 2008. [http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/diablo3/news.html?sid=6199271 BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Updated Hands-On]
{{pre}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/86767-Blizzcon-08-Hands-On-Diablo-III Blizzcon 08: Hands On - Diablo III]
{{oth}} October 12, 2008. [http://www.originalsoundversion.com/?p=760 BlizzCon 08: New Diablo III Tunes, New Co-Composer Announced]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard-skill-tree-coverage/ Wizard Skill Tree Coverage]
{{int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/exclusive-jay-wilson-interview/ Exclusive Jay Wilson Interview]
{{vid int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/ray-gresko-and-leonard-boasky-video-interview/ Diii.net Ray Gresko and Leonard Boyarsky Video Interview]
{{int}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/919/919059p1.html BlizzCon 08: Rob Pardo on Diablo III]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/firstimpression101008/ BlizzCon '08: Diablo III First Impression]
{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/questions-answered/ 30 Diablo 3 Questions Answered]
{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diiinet-diablo-3-gameplay-qa-videos/ Diii.Net Diablo 3 Gameplay Q&A Videos]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/919/919074p1.html BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-on]
{{pic}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.gamingshogun.com/Article/2476/2008_BlizzCon_-_Saturday_Morning_Gallery.html 2008 BlizzCon - Saturday Morning Gallery]
{{int}} October 11, 2008. [http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/rob_pardo_talks_diablo_iii/ Rob Pardo Talks Diablo III!]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://kotaku.com/5062246/hands-on-with-diablo-iii-everything-old-is-new-again Hands On With Diablo III: Everything Old Is New Again]
{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-lore-art-panel/ D3 Lore & Art Panel]
{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/class-panel-fan-qa-video/ Class Panel Fan Q&A Video]
{{vid int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/ray-gresko-and-leonard-boasky-video-interview/ Diii.net Ray Gresko and Leonard Boyarsky Video Interview]
{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-not-on-consoles/ Diablo 3 Not on Consoles]
{{vid int}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/mike-morhaime-video-interview/ Mike Morhaime Video Interview]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-gameplay-panel/ D3 Gameplay Panel]
{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://darkzero.co.uk/game-news/blizzard-not-allowing-mods-in-diablo-3-may-make-dlc-available/ Blizzard not allowing mods in Diablo 3, may make DLC available]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/919075p1.html Hands-on with Diablo III's Witch Doctor (PC)]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.gamingshogun.com/Article/2479/2008_BlizzCon_-_Diablo_III_Gameplay_Impressions.html 2008 BlizzCon - Diablo III Gameplay Impressions]
{{pan}} October 11, 2008. [http://d3db.com/media/video/watch/1469EEC0-7F0F-B308-FF6E-39472A5E8647 Class Design Panel at Blizzcon]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://news.gotgame.com/blizzcon-hands-on-with-the-diablo-iii-witch-doctor/16132/ BlizzCon: Hands on With the Diablo III Witch Doctor]
{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/11/blizzard-on-rainbows-in-starcraft-diablo-art-director/ Blizzard: Rainbows Could Appear In ‘StarCraft II,’ Still Looking For New ‘Diablo III’ Art Director]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/hands-on-diablo.html Hands On: Diablo III Simplifies Everything]
{{oth}} October 11, 2008. [http://www.incgamers.com/Games/1935/News/Diablo-III-Not-For-Console/13981 Diablo III Not For Console]
{{pre}} October 11, 2008. [http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/diablo3/news.html?sid=6199215&mode=previews BlizzCon 2008: Diablo III Hands-On]
{{pic}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/screens-and-artwork/ Screens and Artwork]
{{int}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55256 Blizzard Discusses Diablo 3 Console Port (Update: Director Jay Wilson Weighs In)]
{{oth}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard/ Wizard!!!]
{{oth}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55271 Blizzard on Battle.net Subscription, Diablo 3 Modding]
{{oth}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55258 Diablo 3 Lead Designer Reveals Skill Rune System]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/wizard-first-reactions/ Wizard first reactions...]
{{pic}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-pics-goodie-bag/ BlizzCon Pics & Goodie Bag]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1020 Diablo 3: The Wizard's Talent Trees Unveiled]
{{pan}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-class-panel-notes/ D3 Class Panel Notes]
{{pan}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55258 Diablo 3 Lead Designer Reveals Skill Rune System]
{{vid}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.incgamers.com/Videos/265/Diablo-3-Wizard-Class-Gameplay Diablo 3 Wizard Class Gameplay]
{{vid}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.pt/tv_video.php?playlist_id=15714&size=large Diablo III - Wizard e Barbarian Gameplay]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/918894p1.html Diablo III Preview]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/918798p1.html Hands-on with Diablo III's Wizard]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/918622p1.html Hands-on Diablo III at BlizzCon 2008]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/characters/wizard.xml?rhtml=y The Wizard]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1019 First Diablo 3 Hands-on Impressions: Hell Yeah]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/10/joystiq-hands-on-diablo-iii-and-the-wizard-class/ Joystiq hands-on: Diablo 3 and the Wizard class]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55245 New Diablo 3 Class Revealed: The Wizard]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.ripten.com/2008/10/10/blizzcon-08-coverage-throughout-the-day/ BlizzCon 08: Diablo 3 Wizard Class Revealed, More Coverage Throughout the Day]
{{pre}} October 10, 2008. [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/55235 Diablo 3 Playable at BlizzCon]
{{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]
{{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?
==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.
{{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.
{{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/695370/bashiok-on-d3s-dx10 Bashiok] on DirectX 10 support for Diablo III.
[[Image:Firebomb1.jpg|thumb|250px|Firebombing!]]
{{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.
{{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.
{{pic}} September 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694375/new-monster-screens-art Blizzard] posts new screenshots as well as art.
{{blz}} September 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694183/bashiok-on-corpses-and-game-resources Bashiok] on [[corpse]]s and game resources (including [[Havok]]).
{{blz}} September 18, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/694182/bashiok-on-chests Bashiok] on locked [[chest]]s. They probably won't return.
{{int}} September 16, 2008. [http://ablegamers.com/game-news/340-ablegamers-interviews-the-diablo-iii-team.html Wilson and Boyarsky] ([[Jay]] and [[Leonard]]) on system requirements, skills, plot and more. Able Gamers.
{{int}} September 16, 2008. [http://www.videogamer.com/pc/diablo_3/preview-1253.html Jay Wilson] says the next revealed [[class]] will be very much like an existing one.
{{blz}} September 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/693796/bashiok-on-corpses-and-web-updates Corpses explained] by [[Bashiok]].
{{blz}} September 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/693791/blizzard-comments-on-the-d3sc2-release-schedule D3 release rumours smashed] by Blizzard and IncGamers.
{{blz}} September 12, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/692737/bashiok-on-glowing-skeletal-shields Skeletal shields] explained by [[Bashiok]].
{{Int}} September 12, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/09/11/michael-gough-interview/ Michael Gough] interviewed again, the voice actor for [[Deckard Cain]]. Among other things divulge how much of his voice they have recorded so far. MTV.
{{oth}} September 11, 2008. [http://www.videogaming247.com/2008/09/11/diablo-iii-will-have-its-own-unique-needs-for-the-new-battlenet/ Short snippet] on a detail concerning [[Battle.net 2.0]] made by [[Frank Pearce]]. Videogaming247.
{{vid}} September 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/692572/the-end-of-the-art-controversy Diii.net] on the [[art controversy]], where a fan called Sozou submitted a full-fledged '''video''' of desaturated, decolourised gameplay. Including a short interview with Diii.net.
{{vid int}} September 10, 2008. [http://tv7games.se/ValtSpel.aspx?clipId=269 Old resurfaced WWI interview]] with [[Jay Wilson]]. General D3 info, including [[Health Orb]]s, randomness and gameplay. TV7 Games.
{{int}} September 10, 2008. [http://www.incgamers.com/Games/1935/features/90/Diablo-III-Inforview Bashiok] on [[Health Orb]]s, Single Player, and health/mana leach. IncGamers.
{{int}} September 8, 2008. [http://www.crispygamer.com/interviews/2008-09-08/crafting-a-sequel-for-everyone-the-frank-pearce-interview-3.aspx Frank Pearce] on mostly [[StarCraft]] and a little bit on [[Battle.net 2.0]]. Crispy Gamer.
{{int}} September 5, 2008. [http://www.crispygamer.com/interviews/2008-09-05/detailing-diablo-iii-the-jay-wilson-interview.aspx Jay Wilson] on [[art controversy]], console porting, multiplayer and randomisation. CrispyGamer.
{{blz}} September 5, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/691154/bashiok-on-boss-drops-and-the-new-artwork Bashiok] on Boss drops and new artwork.
{{pic}} September 5, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/690879/new-d3-screenshots Blizzard] posts new screenshots.
[[Image:Skovos1.jpg|thumb|250px|Skovos overhead view.]]
{{pic}} September 5, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/690878/new-d3-artwork Blizzard] posts new artwork.
{{blz}} September 5, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/690870/official-diablo-timeline Blizzard] posts the Official Diablo 3 Timeline.
{{int}} September 4, 2008. [http://www.gamebanshee.com/interviews/diabloiii1.php Lenoard Boyarsky] on lore, quests and dialogue. GameBanshee.
{{oth}} September 3, 2008. [http://www.incgamers.com/Games/1206/features/87/MMO-Weekly IncGamers] MMO weekly on [[Battle.net]] and features.
{{pre}} September 2, 2008. [http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/997778/skewed_and_reviewed_gets_details_on.html Skewed and Reviewed] talks with "some Blizzard guy" on [[Health Orb]]s, [[Potion]]s and dungeon traps.
{{pre}} September 1, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/689867/definite-battlenet-20-features Diii.net] on [[Battle.net 2.0]] confirmed features. Diii.net.
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==August 2008 - Post-Leipzig==
{{blz}} August 28, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/688760/bashiok-on-art-direction-controversy-again Bashiok] on the [[art controversy]].
{{blzc}} August 28, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/688607/blizzcast-5-out-diablo-3-qampa-session BlizzCast #5] with [[Jay Wilson]] and Blizzard CMs. Blizzard.
{{blz}} August 27, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/688738/bashiok-on-health-orbs-and-pvp Bashiok] on [[Health Orb]]s and PvP.
{{blz}} August 26, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/688134/bashiok-on-d3s-rating Bashiok] on Diablo 3's age ratings.
{{int}} August 21, 2008. [http://www.purepandemonium.com/main/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=61 Michael Gough], the voice of [[Deckard Cain]] interviewed about his own history. Not quite Diablo-related.
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==August 2008 - GC Leipzig==
Interviews conducted at the GDC kept showing up for weeks after the event. They're all grouped here for convenience.
{{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 3, 2008. [http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200809/N08.0903.1800.35279.htm Jay Wilson] on D2 legacy, [[art controversy]], Blizzard on consoles, failing clones and [[class]] roster.
{{vid int}} September 2, 2008. [http://www.gamereactor.eu/grtv/?id=2936 Jay Wilson] on randomness, the [[art controversy]], "probably [[hardcore]] mode", [[Health Orb]]s 25-35% droprate and some info on [[PvP]]. Gamereactor.
{{vid int}} September 1, 2008. [http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/43166 Jay Wilson] on general Diablo III development.
{{pre}} August 27, 2008. [http://www.miamiherald.com/business/technology/story/661444.html Game Informer Magazine] on Diablo 3 from GC'08.
{{pre}} August 26, 2008. [http://www.gamedaily.com/games/diablo-3/pc/game-previews/preview/7354/20621/ Gamedaily] on Diablo 3 from GC'08.
{{int}} August 25, 2008. [http://diablo3.ingame.de/szene/interviews/interview_jaywilson/index_engl.php Jay Wilson] on Battle.net, German ratings, [[death]] and [[follower]]s.
{{int}} August 25, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/687801/jay-wilson-from-leipzig-5 Jay Wilson]
[[Image:Diablo-head1.jpg|thumb|250px|Miss me?]]
{{int}} August 25, 2008. [http://diablo3.4players.de/games_convention_2008_4.php Jay Wilson] tells us there will be no LAN support. In GERMAN ([http://www.diii.net/n/687810/jay-wilson-from-leipzig-6 English translation]). Diablo3.4Players.de
{{vid int}} August 22, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/686928/jay-wilson-video-interview Jay Wilson] talks about career, D2/D3 teams, struggle and MUCH about the [[art controversy]]. IncGamers.
{{int}} August 22, 2008. [http://www.boomtown.net/en_uk/articles/art.view.php?id=16571 Jay Wilson on] loot and other things. Boomtown.
{{int}} August 22, 2008. [http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PC-CDROM/Special/7040/60013/0/Diablo_3.html Jay Wilson] tells us there will be no Diablo III runewords. 4Players.de.
{{int}} August 21, 2008. [http://kotaku.com/5039711/only-the-barbarian-will-return-in-diablo-iii Jay Wilson] says only the [[Barbarian]] will feature in Diablo 3. The [http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Necromancer Necromancer] is 100% cut. Kotaku.
{{int}} August 20, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=220175 Jay Wilson] on D1/D2 experiences, isometric view, and [[art controversy]]. Eurogamer.
{{int}} August 20, 2008. [http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/901260p1.html Jay Wilson] talks about [[Battle.net]] and [[PvP]]. Gamespot.
{{int}} August 20, 2008. [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/900/900777p1.html Jay Wilson] on potions, inventory and story. IGN.
{{pic|s}} August 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/686291/leipzig-d3-artwork New artwork] from the Leipzig press CD.
{{pic|s}} August 20, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/686285/leipzig-d3-screenshots 13 Screenshots] from the Leipzig press CD.
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==August 2008 - Pre-Leipzig==
{{blz}} August 15, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/684680/bashiok-on-spell-visuals-and-game-conventions Bashiok on] game visuals and design philosophies.
{{pic|s}} August 14, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/684539/six-new-screenshotsarts Six new screenshots and artworks].
{{blz}} August 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/684026/bashiok-on-beta-testing-and-release-date Bashiok on] beta testing and release dates.
{{int}} August 12, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/12/diablo-iii-storyline/ Jay Wilson] on returning characters from D1 and D2, and the Diablo series continuing past D3. MTV MP Blog.
{{int}} August 11, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/11/diablo-iii-gender-debate/ Jay Wilson] on male and female options for each character. MTV MP Blog.
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{{int}} August 10, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/07/diablo-iii-cow-level/ Jay Wilson] on the chances of a D3 Secret Cow Level. MTV MP Blog.
{{int}} August 8, 2008. [http://vault.ign.com/View.php?view=Articles.Detail&id=35 Jay Wilson] talks about D3's characters and the game's state of progress. Vault Network.
{{pic|s}} August 7, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681956/new-d3-concept-art New piece of concept art] posted by SonsoftheStorm.com.
{{blz}} August 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681893/bashiok-secret-cow-level Bashiok on] the Secret Cow Level and game balancing in general.
{{blz}} August 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681653/bashiok-barb-too-magical Bashiok on] whether the D3 Barbarian is "too magical."
{{blz}} August 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681647/bashiok-blizzard-achievements-in-d3 Bashiok on] Blizzard's newly-announced "achievements" and how they will work on Diablo 3.
{{blz}} August 6, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/681638/bashiok-quick-answers Bashiok gives] numerous quick answers on the separateness of D3's acts, night/day cycle, boss-specific fatalities, and more.
{{pre}} August 5, 2008. [http://gamesblog.ugo.com/index.php/gamesblog/more/diablo_iii_development_update/ UGO] on chat trades and Battle.net fees.
{{int}} August 5, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/05/diablo-iii-necromancer/ Jay Wilson] on the fact that the Necromancer is gone. MTV
{{pre}} August 4, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/680966/battlenet-20-the-next-generation-gaming-network Diii.net] on Battle.net, and possible Battle.net 2.0 changes.
{{int}} August 4, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/04/diablo-iii-designer-turns-tables Jay Wilson] discusses player-modified D3 screenshots and the game's art direction. MTV
{{blz}} August 3, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/680598/bashiok-on-the-barbarian-statue Bashiok on] the Barbarian statue.
{{pre}} August 1, 2008. [http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/diablo-iii/preview/diablo-iii/a-20080801111854458065/g-2008063084756359080 GamesRadar] on D3, and a short QA session.
{{int}} August 1, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/08/01/blizzard-accounts-achievements/ Jeffrey Kaplan] on Diablo 3 Achievements, "Blizzard Account" and fan's "Blizzard level". MTV
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==July 2008==
{{int}} July 31, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/07/31/diablo-iii-designer-talks-colors/ Jay Wilson] on colour and WoW influences. MTV.
{{int}} July 31, 2008. [http://kotaku.com/5031732/art-apocalypse-blizzards-wilson-talks-diablo-iii-design-decisions Jay Wilson] on art design and player petitions. Kotaku.
{{int}} July 31, 2008. [http://kotaku.com/5031684/what-activision-can-and-cant-change-about-blizzard Jay Wilson] on Diablo III's revenue model.
{{blz}} July 31, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/679441/bashiok-on-d3s-improved-bnet-experience Bashiok on] D3's plans for an improved Battle.net experience.
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{{pic|s}} July 29, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/678665/barbarian-figurine Barbarian figurine] announced.
{{blz}} July 29, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/678598/bashiok-on-boss-damage-visuals Bashiok on] boss damage visuals.
{{int}} July 27, 2008. [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=193951 Rob Pardo] on game design (general). CVG.
{{pic|s}} July 26, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/677315/new-screenies five new screenshots] including monster and world art.
{{int}} July 25, 2008. [http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/893/893781p1.html Leonard Boyarsky] on the importance of lore in the game. IGN.
{{pre}} July 25, 2008. Australian PC Powerplay Magazine. Scanned pages [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1241&cat=576 one], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1240&cat=576 two], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1239&cat=576 three], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1238&cat=576 four], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1237&cat=576 five], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1236&cat=576 six], [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1235&cat=576 seven].
{{int}} July 24, 2008. [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=193852 Brian Morrisroe] speaks about art design with CVG.
{{int}} July 23, 2008. [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=193951 Rob Pardo] on Blizzard's game design philosophy. CVG.
{{blz}} July 23, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/676400/bashiok-on-everything Bashiok] on [[Barbarian]] leaps and character movement, [[Tristram]] as dungeon, class-equpment, [[death]] animations and outdoor static areas.
{{blz}} July 22, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/675981/blizzard-cares-about-corpses Bashiok] on Blizzard caring about corpses.
{{int}} July 19, 2008. [http://www.developmag.com/news/30184/QA-More-on-how-Activision-Blizzards-merger-impacts-its-studios Activion CFO Tom Tippl] on the Activision/Blizzard merger]. DevelopMag.com
{{blz}} July 17, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/674066/bashiok-corpses-and-more Bashiok on] vanishing corpses and corpse skills, and does D3 = MMO?
{{int}} July 16, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/673865/the-d2-team-comments-on-d3-part-ii Mike Huang], D2 developer gives his impressions of D3.
{{int}} July 14, 2008. [http://www.developmag.com/news/30184/QA-More-on-how-Activision-Blizzards-merger-impacts-its-studios Activision CFO Thomas Tippl] on the Activision / Blizzard merger.
{{blz}} July 13, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/674066/bashiok-corpses-and-more Bashiok] on corpses.
{{blz}} July 12, 2008.[http://www.diii.net/n/672276/more-from-bashiok Bashiok] on health globes and party play.
{{blz}} July 11, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/671871/bashiok-speaks Bashiok] on a variety of issues.
{{blz}} July 9, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/671187/news-blitz-wednesday-july-9th Bashiok] on respecing.
{{int}} July 8, 2008. [http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/07/07/blizzard-on-diablo-mmo-hopes-new-franchises-and-more/ Paul Sams]. Mtv's MP blog.
{{int}} July 7, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/670644/the-d2-team-comments-on-d3 Ben Boos], D2 artist gives his impressions of D3.
{{int}} July 4, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/669697/max-schaefer-on-diablo-3 Max Schaefer] Diablo creator gives his opinion of ''Diablo III''.
{{int}} July 4, 2008. [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=165005&page=2 Mike Morhaime]. Eurogamer.
{{blz}} July 3, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/n/669431/pking-played-down Bashiok] on Blizzard's approach to controlling PKing.
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==June 2008: World Wide Invitational==
''Diablo III'' was announced at Blizzard's [[WWI 2008|World Wide Invitational]] in Paris, on June 28, 2008. A storm of media coverage ensued, with every gaming media outlet on the Internet reporting the announcement. The biggest sources of info from the WWI were the four hour-long Diablo 3 panels, along with [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/media/#movies three movies] Blizzard released, the [http://www.diabloii.net/articles/668036/diablo-3-faq D3 FAQ], and over one hundred [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=546 screenshots] and pieces of [http://www.diii.net/gallery/index.php?cat=540 concept art].
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===Blizzard's WWI Panels===
{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: D3 Design Fundamentals Panel]].
{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: D3 Game Design Panel]].
{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: D3 Lore and Environmental Art Panel]].
{{pan}} June 29, 2008. [[WWI 2008: Denizens of Diablo Panel]].
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===WWI Interviews===
{{vid int}} June 29, 2008. [http://trailer.onlinewelten.com/videos,id4103,blizzard_interview_with_rob_pardo.html Rob Pardo]. Onlinewelten.
{{int}} June 29, 2008.[http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/885/885139p1.html Video: Rob Pardo]. IGN,
{{vid int}} June 29, 2008. [http://www.gamespot.com/video/930659/6193139/diablo-iii-interview Video: Rob Pardo]. Gamespot.
{{vid int}} June 29, 2008. [http://www.diii.net/articles/668955/diiinet-diablo-3-interview-session IncGamers with D3 team] (bad sound)
{{int}} June 30, 2008. [http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/games/archives/2008/06/30/blizzard_interview_diablo_3_console_version_a_possibility.html Paul Sams]. Guardian UK.
{{int}} June 30, 2008. [http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/885172p1.html Leonard Boyarsky]. Gamespot.
{{int}} June 30, 2008. [http://kotaku.com/5020721/the-man-behind-diablo-iii-talks-plot-lore-and-battlenet Jay Wilson]. Kotaku.
{{int}} July 1, 2008. [http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/games/archives/2008/07/01/diablo_3_interview_random_areas_coop_and_the_rest.html Leonard Boyarsky]. Guardian UK.
{{int}} July 1, 2008. [http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3168498 Leonard Boyarsky]. 1up.com.
{{int}} July 2, 2008.[http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3168515 Rob Pardo]. 1up.com.
{{vid int}} July 5, 2008. [http://www.wegame.com/watch/Diablo_3_Interview_with_Keith_Lee/ Keith Lee], Diablo 3 Lead Producer. Gamespot.
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===Additional WWI Reporting and Features===
All posted June 28-30, 2008.
* {{vid int}} [http://www.worldofwar.net/wowtv/media/336/WWI_Walkabout_Movie/ convention hall tour and fan interviews] IncGamers.
* {{pic|s}} [http://www.diabloii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=544 WWI Event Photos]
* {{pre}} [http://www.actiontrip.com/previews/diabloiii.phtml Action Trip] on Diablo 3 at the WWI.
* {{pre}} [http://www.videogamer.com/features/article/03-07-2008-455.html Video Gamer] on Diablo 3 questions Blizzard needs to answer.
* {{pre}} [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=167096 EuroGamer] on Diablo 3 at the WWI.
* {{vid}} [http://ve3d.ign.com/videos/30948/PC/Diablo-III IGN video reactions] to WWI and D3.
* {{pre}} [http://pc.ign.com/articles/888/888189p1.html IGN's Ten Commandments of D3].
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===Pre-WWI Teasers===
* {{oth}} [http://www.diii.net/articles/667288/the-wwi-splash-image-mystery Pre-WWI Teasers]. Teaser images and secret codes posted on Blizzard's website during the week before ''Diablo III'''s announcement. June 22-28, 2008.
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