==May 2011==
Coming soon==May 2011== {{com}} May 9, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-podcast-7-interview-with-new-york-times-reporter-seth-shiesel/ The seventh Diablo podcast from incgamers] surfaces, and it includes an excellent [http://www.diablopodcast.com/the-diablo-podcast-episode-7/ interview with Seth Schiesel], who was the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iii-previewed-in-the-new-york-times/ author of a New York Times] [http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/27/arts/video-games/diablo-iii-from-blizzard-a-preview.html?_r=1 interview with Jay Wilson]. {{oth}} May 9, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-ii-featured-in-the-smithsonian-institute/ The first news item on Unicorn Day] is that [[Diablo II]] will be featured at a video game exhibit in the Smithsonian museum in the United States. Contentions mount over which games were or were not selected for the exhibit. {{blz}} May 8, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-useless-traits/ Bashiok responds to a fan] about "useless" [[traits]], revealing that three traits have been removed from the game (with the possibility of more), being [[Just...Stay...Dead!]], [[Demonsbane]], and also [[Beast Hunter]], including rationale behind how Blizzard handles the traits. {{pic}} May 8, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-facebook-ransom-is-paid-part-xv/ A delicious facebook update (numbering fifteen) is released] showing the amazing interpretation of [[Diablo]] from [[Glowei]], in addition to two screenshots featuring the [[Wizard]] and [[Demon Hunter]] (casting [[Fan of Knives]]) in Act I. {{int}} May 7, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/matt-uelmens-torchlight-2-music-debuts/ Flux secures an interview] with [[Matt Uelman]], former Blizzard [[music]] composer, now working for [[Runic Games]]. He gives some very interesting insight into the process of creating music for video games. {{blz}} May 6, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-busy-spell-animations-and-favorite-builds/ Bashiok replies to a thread] asking whether or not the [[Witch Doctor]]'s [[Firebat]] [[spell]] is too busy, and also drops some new information about changes to the [[Barbarian]]'s [[Whirlwind]] ability. {{blz}} May 6, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-teases-unicorn-day/ @Diablo cruelly teases about the diablo beta by offering] 5,911 winning points to someone participating in the hashtag twitter promotion. It is widely accepted specualtion that 5,911 points refers to [[Unicorn Day]], the 9th of May, where the Blizzard conference call will be held speaking in one manner or another of the Diablo III [[beta]]. {{int}} May 5, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/frank-pearce-on-mobile-phone-gaming/ In an interview with Frank Pearce], the subject of [http://networking.itbusinessnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=1480523 mobile phone gaming emerges] where Pearce makes speculation as to what Diablo III fans may be able to look forward to in terms of apps, citing the armory and [[Auction House]] apps for [[World of WarCraft]]. General fan reaction is very positive. {{com}} May 5, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-podcast-episode-6-cosplay-and-blizzcon/ The Diablo podcast reaches number six] with talk [http://www.diablopodcast.com/the-diablo-podcast-episode-6/ centered chiefly around] cosplay at [[BlizzCon]]. {{pic}} May 4, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzards-facebook-one-million-likes-artwork/ The official Blizzard facebook page reached 1 million likes], prompting the release of a wallpaper by Blizzard art director [[Samwise]]. Diablo (from [[Diablo II]]) is featured prominently in the upper-left corner of the art piece. {{int}} May 4, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-diablo3.cc-interview-full-transcript/ The perpetually blooming flower of the Jay Wilson interview] with diablo3.cc is finally brought to light with a full transcript, sorted and color-coded for viewing ease. {{pic}} May 3, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/all-hail-the-skeleton...-queen/ While not official game art,] Varquynne finds a pic called "Skeleton Queen" by current Blizzard artist [[Oliver Chipping]]. {{oth}} May 3, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/offical-bestiary-pages-updated/ Fan Friskydingo points out] that at some point in web development, some of the bestiary pages were updated with animated images of some of the [[monsters]] in [[Diablo III]]. {{blz}} May 3, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-offers-diablo-iii-interface-explanations/ Bashiok offers an explanation] on the changes to the [[skill]] hotbar on the [[interface]], and it proves to be almost as confusing to explain as [[item]] tiers. Concerns are raised over the loss of the swap function on the interface as it pertains to forcing players to use keyboard shortcuts over the mouse. {{pic}} May 2, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-facebook-ransom-is-paid-part-xiv/ The fourteenth facebook installment] is released, showing a rather odd version of the [[goatman]] in concept art, along with a pleasant screenshot of the [[Witch Doctor]] casting his [[Firebats]] [[spell]]. {{com}} May 2, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-podcast-episode-5-big-items-news/ The fifth Diablo podcast] is released, [http://www.diablopodcast.com/the-diablo-podcast-episode-5/ going over] what was shown in the Jay Wilson interview, including the dropping of [[BoE]] and other talk of [[items]]. {{pic}} May 2, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2011-diablo-is...-socketed/ Another BlizzCon graphic] featuring [[Diablo]] is shown on the Blizzard [[BlizzCon]] website; this time it is an animated flash file showing a mysterious four-sectioned hole in Diablo's animated chest. Speculation ranges from humorous to absurd. {{int}} May 1, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-jay-wilson-diablo3.cc-interview/ The full interview] with [[Jay Wilson]] from diablo3.cc is posted, and expands on what was commented on before.
==April 2011==