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  • SteelSeries played catch with Blizzplanet and threw us a fast-ball special. Patiently and eagearly, I have been checking downstairs at reception to see if the shipped goodies had arrived. SteelSeries had told me the box was on its way the day the SteelSeries Diablo III Gaming Mouse and the SteelSeries Diablo III Gaming Headset were out on sale. The reception had removed the paper to verify which rooms had mail and I was already leaving...

    Blizzplanet Review: SteelSeries Diablo III Mouse

    Posted on November 12, 2011 | 5 Comments
    SteelSeries played catch with Blizzplanet and threw us a fast-ball special. Patiently and eagearly, I have been checking downstairs at reception to see if the shipped goodies had arrived. SteelSeries had told me the box was on its way the day the SteelSeries Diablo III Gaming Mouse and the SteelSeries Diablo III Gaming Headset were out on sale. The reception had removed the paper to verify which rooms had mail and I was already leaving...

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  • This is a transcript of the discussion by Blizzard Entertainment CEO Mike Morhaime at the Activision Blizzard Q3 2011 Financial Results Conference Call held on November 8, 2011 at 1:30pm PDT. Our visitors can also view the slideshows presented at the event and listen to the voice recording which comprehends Mike Morhaime’s speech and the live Q&A with investors and shareholders. Highlights Diablo III Real-Money Auction House will be tested in beta very soon. World...

    Transcript: Activision Blizzard Third Quarter Calendar 2011 Results Conference Call

    Posted on November 8, 2011 | No Comments
    This is a transcript of the discussion by Blizzard Entertainment CEO Mike Morhaime at the Activision Blizzard Q3 2011 Financial Results Conference Call held on November 8, 2011 at 1:30pm PDT. Our visitors can also view the slideshows presented at the event and listen to the voice recording which comprehends Mike Morhaime’s speech and the live Q&A with investors and shareholders. Highlights Diablo III Real-Money Auction House will be tested in beta very soon. World...

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  • Over the next two weeks, this hub page will grow as we add more BlizzCon 2011 updates. This is a transcript archive to read the BlizzCon 2011 panels. There were around 20 panels led by Blizzard Entertainment developers covering World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm and Diablo III. Those who wish to can still order the BlizzCon Ticket Livestream at the official BlizzCon website. All VODs will be available...

    Blizzplanet: BlizzCon 2011 Panels Transcript Archive

    Posted on October 24, 2011 | No Comments
    Over the next two weeks, this hub page will grow as we add more BlizzCon 2011 updates. This is a transcript archive to read the BlizzCon 2011 panels. There were around 20 panels led by Blizzard Entertainment developers covering World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm and Diablo III. Those who wish to can still order the BlizzCon Ticket Livestream at the official BlizzCon website. All VODs will be available...

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  • Blizzard Entertainment has unleashed a never-seen-before Pre-BlizzCon image teaser of the Diablo III Cinematic! “Peer not into the shadows of the Hells …” “… for there is always something peering back.” “Man’s pleasures give way to pain. His truths are buried in the shroud of lies. It is this time when Hell shall reign. While all of man dies.” – From the Guhawj Cave Inscriptions in Kehjistan, inked in blood by an unknown author. To...

    Awesome Sauce … Diablo III Cinematic Sneak Peek

    Posted on October 17, 2011 | 3 Comments
    Blizzard Entertainment has unleashed a never-seen-before Pre-BlizzCon image teaser of the Diablo III Cinematic! “Peer not into the shadows of the Hells …” “… for there is always something peering back.” “Man’s pleasures give way to pain. His truths are buried in the shroud of lies. It is this time when Hell shall reign. While all of man dies.” – From the Guhawj Cave Inscriptions in Kehjistan, inked in blood by an unknown author. To...

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  • Blizzard Entertainment has gone nuts and have opened the gates of hell — I mean the gates of beta keys wide open. Two-Thousand BETA KEYS — holy moly, your chances to win are bigger than any other Blizzard contest you have participated ever. Update: Before going “Yeeha!”, read the rules and eligibility page. Here’s the most crucial part: “This Blizzard sweepstake is only open to residents of United States, (excluding U.S. Territories and possessions), Canada...

    Blizzard Launches Diablo III Beta Key Sweepstakes

    Posted on October 11, 2011 | 11 Comments
    Blizzard Entertainment has gone nuts and have opened the gates of hell — I mean the gates of beta keys wide open. Two-Thousand BETA KEYS — holy moly, your chances to win are bigger than any other Blizzard contest you have participated ever. Update: Before going “Yeeha!”, read the rules and eligibility page. Here’s the most crucial part: “This Blizzard sweepstake is only open to residents of United States, (excluding U.S. Territories and possessions), Canada...

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  • Blizzplanet journalist and network manager Eldorian interviewed author Nate Kenyon by phone to dig more into the storyline of StarCraft: Ghost–Spectres, a novel many fans of the StarCraft Universe have been anxiously awaiting for almost three years and a half (title revelation: May 10, 2008). The StarCraft: Ghost–Spectres was originally assigned to be written by Keith R.A. DeCandido. For reasons only the Asgardian Norns might know, the direction of the book landed on the good...

    Blizzplanet Interview: StarCraft: Ghost — Spectres Interview with Nate Kenyon

    Posted on September 28, 2011 | No Comments
    Blizzplanet journalist and network manager Eldorian interviewed author Nate Kenyon by phone to dig more into the storyline of StarCraft: Ghost–Spectres, a novel many fans of the StarCraft Universe have been anxiously awaiting for almost three years and a half (title revelation: May 10, 2008). The StarCraft: Ghost–Spectres was originally assigned to be written by Keith R.A. DeCandido. For reasons only the Asgardian Norns might know, the direction of the book landed on the good...

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  • Blizzard Entertainment hosted a live phone call interview between Richard A. Knaak and Blizzplanet member Eldorian. Questions were hand picked by Medievaldragon from the Scrolls of Lore community. Thanks a bunch, folks. Many thanks to Blizzard Entertainment, its Public Relations staff and to the Creative Team. Eldorian: “The sound quality is decent enough. I’d just remind people that this was done over a cell phone and the sound quality is a little distorted due to...

    World of Warcraft: Wolfheart – Blizzplanet Interviews Richard A. Knaak

    Posted on September 16, 2011 | No Comments
    Blizzard Entertainment hosted a live phone call interview between Richard A. Knaak and Blizzplanet member Eldorian. Questions were hand picked by Medievaldragon from the Scrolls of Lore community. Thanks a bunch, folks. Many thanks to Blizzard Entertainment, its Public Relations staff and to the Creative Team. Eldorian: “The sound quality is decent enough. I’d just remind people that this was done over a cell phone and the sound quality is a little distorted due to...

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  • A Blizzard representative acknowledged the filing of Mists of Pandaria to GameSpot, replying the following statement: “We appreciate your interest in our trademark filings, but we’re not ready to reveal any details at this time.” The breaking news has gone all around the world with a lot of buzz and speculation, but Blizzard Entertainment won’t reveal any details until either BlizzCon 2011 (to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center through October 20-21) or at...

    Blizzard Response to Mists of Pandaria

    Posted on August 5, 2011 | 5 Comments
    A Blizzard representative acknowledged the filing of Mists of Pandaria to GameSpot, replying the following statement: “We appreciate your interest in our trademark filings, but we’re not ready to reveal any details at this time.” The breaking news has gone all around the world with a lot of buzz and speculation, but Blizzard Entertainment won’t reveal any details until either BlizzCon 2011 (to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center through October 20-21) or at...

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  • DJTyrant attended the Diablo III Beta Press Event on behalf of Blizzplanet, and now shares with fans all his experiences while playing the Diablo III beta at Blizzard Entertainment’s Headquarters in Irvine, CA. DJTyrant: “Blizzard ushered those of the press into the theather and showed us a brief two minute clip of a rough 2D animated version of the opening cinematic. There was sound and voices included, but the 3D animation either wasn’t complete, or...

    Diablo III Press Event Roundup and Gameplay Experiences

    Posted on August 1, 2011 | 1 Comment
    DJTyrant attended the Diablo III Beta Press Event on behalf of Blizzplanet, and now shares with fans all his experiences while playing the Diablo III beta at Blizzard Entertainment’s Headquarters in Irvine, CA. DJTyrant: “Blizzard ushered those of the press into the theather and showed us a brief two minute clip of a rough 2D animated version of the opening cinematic. There was sound and voices included, but the 3D animation either wasn’t complete, or...

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  • Blizzard Entertainment invited Blizzplanet to the Diablo III press event held in Irvine on July 27, 2011. DJTyrant had the opportunity to listen to the developers introduce attendees all the details about the upcoming beta testing and the updated changes to some of the game systems. Check out the links below to browse through the content coverage obtained during the Diablo III Press Event. Diablo III Diablo III FAQ Diablo III Beta Starts End Q3...

    Blizzplanet: 2011 Diablo III Press Event Coverage

    Posted on August 1, 2011 | No Comments
    Blizzard Entertainment invited Blizzplanet to the Diablo III press event held in Irvine on July 27, 2011. DJTyrant had the opportunity to listen to the developers introduce attendees all the details about the upcoming beta testing and the updated changes to some of the game systems. Check out the links below to browse through the content coverage obtained during the Diablo III Press Event. Diablo III Diablo III FAQ Diablo III Beta Starts End Q3...

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