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All the [[Media Coverage]] from 2009, archived to keep the page size reasonable. See the main media coverage page for up to date material.
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<b style="font-size:150%;">Media Coverage Archive:</b><br>
<b style="font-size:125%;">[[Media Coverage: 2008|2008]] - [[Media Coverage: 2009|2009]] - [[Media Coverage: 2010|2010]]</b>
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==December 2009==
Diablo III Year in Review. Twelve-part monthly recap of all the news and developments.
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-january-2009/ January 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-february-2009/ February 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-march-2009/ March 2009]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-april-2009/ April 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-May-2009/ May 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-june-2009/ June 2009]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-july-2009/ July 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-august-2009/ August 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-september-2009/ September 2009]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-october-2009/ October 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-november-2009/ November 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-december-2009/ December 2009]
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* Diablo 2 on '''Best of the Decade''' lists:
** [http://www.destructoid.com/the-top-50-videogames-of-the-decade-10-1--155591.phtml #7 best game of the decade], by Destructoid.
** [http://www.gamezone.com/news/12_21_09_08_03AM.htm #5 of the decade] by GameZone.com.
{{oth}} 29 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-psychology-behind-diablo-ii-loot-system/ A psychologist analyzes why fans] find the loot/reward model of gaming so addictive.
{{com}} 23 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-holiday-bonus-content/ Diii.net asks if fans want to see] bonus seasonal content? Or do you find Xmas trees in [[Tristram]] a ridiculous idea? Feedback is mixed.
{{pre}} 23 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-diablo-3-monster-the-morlu-caster/ The Morlu Caster] gets covered in detail and added to the wiki bestiary.
{{blz}} 19 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-comments-on-v1.13/ Bashiok on v1.13 changes], feedback, and future plans.
{{blz}} 17 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-day-night-cycles/ Bashiok on why Diablo 3] will not have day/night cycles. (Areas look better with one preset level of lighting.
{{blz}} 17 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d3s-ui-and-act-2-areas/ Bashiok on Act 2 level variety] and D3's non-customizable interface.
[[File:Merch-barb-statue.jpg|thumb|150|Merch! Barb statue.]]
{{blz}} 16 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-magic-find/ Bashiok defends] the return of [[Magic Find]] against all comers.
{{blz}} 16 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-difficulty-and-bosses/ Bashiok on game difficulty] via random boss mods.
{{com}} 12 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-mystery-of-klar-and-tryneus/ The one mystery of v1.13], Klar and Tyraneus, is examined. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-klar-and-tryneus-mystery-or-not/ A later vote shows] that most fans think they are just a pointless distraction.
{{blz}} 10 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d2-v1.13-patch-hits-the-test-realm/ v1.13 hits the patch test realm] to the enormous shock of virtually everyone. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/v1.13-uber-quest-and-patch-reactions/ Fan reactions] to the limited, timid, and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/undocumented-patch-1.13-changes/ partially undocumented] patch changes are strongly negative.
{{blz}} 8 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-resurrection/ Bashiok talks about changes] to the [[Resurrection]] function in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 7 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-runes/ Bashiok defends skill runes] in articulate fashion.
{{oth}} 5 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-impersonates-d3-debut-dungeon/ The power of TorchED is shown] with a Torchlight mod that creates a dungeon that looks exactly like the Diablo 3 WWI gameplay movie dungeon.
{{oth}} 4 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/where-not-to-buy-a-diablo-2-cd-key/ A Diablo 2 player] writes about how not to buy a used Diablo 2 CD-key.
{{blz}} 3 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-laughing-skeletons/ Bashiok on laughing skeletons].
{{com}} 2 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-17-religion-and-morality-in-gaming/ Religion and Morality] debated. Could/should Diablo 3 have more ethics and morality in its content?
{{oth}} 1 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-barbarian-merch-arrives/ Diablo 3 Merch] comes to life as the Barbarian statues arrive.
{{oth}} 1 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-on-facebook/ In news that most found horrible or great] Blizzard joins Facebook with new pages for Diablo, Warcraft, and Starcraft. Fan opinions [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-on-facebook-part-ii/ are very mixed].
==November 2009==
{{blz}} 24 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-act-3-and/ Bashiok on Act 3 testing], non-linear game construction, and Diablo timeline ret-con efforts.
{{int}} 23 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/travis-baldree-on-d3-vs.-torchlight/ Travis Baldress, lead dev of Torchlight] talks about the similarities with Diablo 3.
{{int}} 23 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/rob-pardon-on-d3s-release-date/ Rob Pardo] on Blizzard announcing their games too early.
{{blz}} 21 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/skill-trees-gone1/ Skill Trees are gone]. This big news [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-no-skill-trees-speculation/ requires several days] of [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/non-skill-trees-discussion-evolves/ updates to impart] all of the details.
{{blz}} 21 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-character-clipping/ Bashiok on character clipping], i.e. the characters can walk through each other in Diablo 3. This one created enough controversy [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-character-clipping-part-2/ for a follow up post] a few days later.
{{blz}} 18 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-color-blindness-and-ninjas/ Bashiok on color blindness] and why there won't be any Ninja/Samurai classes in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 17 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-two-handed-weapons/ Bashiok provides illumination into the ongoing debate] over how to make two-handed weapons viable.
{{blz}} 15 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-news/ Bashiok on the latest v1.13 delay/denial] and why the aged infrastructure that powers Battle.net can't take na' more. (So [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-increased-stash-no-more/ no bigger stash] for you!)
[[File:Tl-vs-d3-3.jpg|thumb|300px|Torchlight vs. Diablo 3.]]
{{blz}} 15 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-tips-and-dungeon-pillars/ Bashiok on gameplay movie glitches] and skill hovers.
{{blz}} 14 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-demons-and-release-dates/ Bashiok on Fallen, fire-breathing demons], and the Diablo 3 wait stretching on...
{{oth}} 13 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-las-vegas/ Blizzcon 2010 to land] in Las Vegas! [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/what-doesnt-happen-in-vegas-stays-in-la/ Or not]...
{{com}} 12 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-modding-takes-off-d3s-remains-grounded/ Interesting news on Torchlight's] extensive modding efforts, compared to Blizzard's disinterest with Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 11 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-team-seeks-cinematic-inspirations/ Bashiok on] the [[D3 Team]]'s movie nights: ''Lone Wolf and Cub'' and ''The Thing''.
{{oth}} 9 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iii-not-part-of-blizzards-2010-plans/ Blizzard makes official] what most of us already knew. Diablo 3 will not be released in 2010. More reinforcing details when/why/where [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-due-in-next-few-years/ released a week later].
{{blz}} 6 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-talisman-and-torchlight/ Bashiok requests an end to the Torchlight discussion] and adds a few words about the [[Talisman]].
{{blz}} 5 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-5th-class-secrecy/ Bashiok on the fifth character] and original character designs.
{{blz}} 3 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d3s-isometric-pov/ Bashiok on camera angles] and why Diablo 3 has a fixed isometric, rather than a roving 1st person PoV like WoW.
{{oth}} 3 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-news-and-scurrilous-rumors/ Ridiculous rumors that Blizzard] would have to remake Diablo 3 because of... Torchlight?
{{blz}} 2 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/stashes-and-mercenaries/ Bashiok on how Blizzard views] cool game features in other games (such as Torchlight).
{{int}} 2 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-game-hunters/ USA Today interviews] Jay Wilson. Unfortunately this is a typically-generic mass-media interview, without any new game info.
{{oth}} 1 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/borderlands-homage-to-a-d2-monster/ New FPS/RPG Borderlands] incorporates a large number of Diablo 2 references. Several are listed in this news post.
{{pic}} 1 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-vs.-diablo-3-graphics/ Torchlight comparisons continue] with a piece stacking TL screenshots side by side with D3 shots. The similarities are largely incidental/accidental.
==October 2009==
{{int}} 29 October, 2009 -- [http://www.diablo-source.com/index.php?cmd=article&sec=news&act=view&id=354 Julian Love interviewed] by the Diablo Source.
{{blz}} 29 October, 2009 [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3-item-colors-and-female-narration/ Bashiok on item colors], monster colors, the D3 narrator's voice, and survivors from [[Harrogath]].
{{com}} 28 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-16-party-friendly-skills/ Are party-friendly skills] required in Diablo 3?
{{blz}} 21 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-detailed-damage-displays/ Bashiok on detailed damage] displays.
{{int}} 21 October, 2009 -- [http://hellforge.gameriot.com/blogs/Hellforge/Diablo-III-The-Lore-of-the-World-An-Interview-with-Leonard-Boyarsky/page1 Leonard Boyarsky interviewed] by Hellforge.
{{com}} 21 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/a-case-study-in-the-inherent-shortcomings-of-twitter/ Twitter commentary confusion] demonstrates the inherent shortcomings of the medium?
{{oth}} 16 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-vs.-warcraft/ Blizzard's Warcraft and Diablo] community managers get into some heated Twitter-based grabass.
{{blz}} 16 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/october-news-on-patch-1.13/ Bashiok announces the latest] v1.13 delay.
{{int}} 15 October, 2009 -- [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/jlove101309/index.shtml Julian Love interviewed] by Planet Diablo.
{{blz}} 13 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-item-pickups/ Bashiok on item pickups and party sharing].
{{blz}} 10 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-return-of-harrogath/ Bashiok confirms that there will be] no return to Harrogath in D3. (The town was destroyed by the Worldstone's explosion.)
{{int}} 8 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-exclusive-full-transcript/ Jay Wilson interviewed] by Diii.net
{{blz}} 3 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-gold-and-the-economy/ Bashiok on gold and the D3 economy]. A follow up came [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-anti-gold-economy-misconceptions/ 3 days later].
{{blz}} 2 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-...-twitter/ Bashiok posts to promote the defend] the @Diablo twitter feed.
{{oth}} 2 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iii-unique-item-names-selected-in-twitter-contest/ Blizzard announces five D3 uniques] submitted by fans via their Twitter contest. (Other entries [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-uniques-revealed/ were listed previously].)
{{oth}} 1 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-tattoo-true-fans/ A true Diablo fan] gets his back inked to prove it.
{{blz}} 1 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-ii-1.13-stash-size-issues-causes-temp-delay/ v1.13 delayed again] so the larger stash can be removed.
==September 2009==
===Late September 2009===
{{blz}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/female-monk-to-be-revealed-later/ Bashiok on the still-unrevealed] female monk.
{{pre}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/diablo-iii/preview/diablo-iii-hands-on/a-200909249532604041/g-2008063084756359080 GamesRadar previews Diablo 3]. No new info.
{{oth}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-look-for-blizzard.com/ New, Flash-intensive layout] for Blizzard.com and all Blizzard's gaming sites.
{{blz}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-monks-mana-resource/ Bashiok on the Monk's non-mana] resource.
{{oth}} 28 September, 2009 -- [http://imprint.uwaterloo.ca/2009/sep/25/features/blizzard-entertainment-visits-uw/ Blizzard Jobs visits] Waterloo University.
{{blz}} 28 September, 2009 --[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/wizards-teleport-cooldown-may-be-reduced-with-runes-and-in-skill-tree/ Bashiok on skill runes] and Teleport's cooldown time.
{{pre}} 26 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bosses-and-champions-in-diablo-3/ Bosses and champions] in D3, discussed in detail.
{{blz}} 23 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-wd-damage-and-rune-shirts/ Bashiok on the Witch Doctor], and total skill numbers.
{{vid}} 23 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-diablo-3-videos/ Great videos from a D3 presentation] at Digital Taipei 2009.
{{blz}} 22 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-condensed-skill-trees-and-more/ Bashiok on Low Level Dueling], skill variety, and more.
{{blz}} 22 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-non-mana-resources-and-cinematics/ Bashiok on SC2 vs. D3], and the Wizard and Monk's non-mana resources.
{{pre}} 21 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-quests-detailed/ All about the function of quests] in D3.
{{pic}} 20 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-visual-delights/ New screenshot and concept art].
{{pre}} 19 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/game-controls-and-inventory-explained/ Detailed article covers] the controls and inventory system in D3.
{{int}} 15 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzards-owner-takes-the-fun-out-of-game-development/ Activision/Blizzard CEO] Bobby Kotick on, "taking the fun" out of game development.
{{blz}} 12 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-caps-and-wow-comparisons/ Bashiok on skill caps] and D3's development.
{{blz}} 11 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-act-2-map-and-swine-flu/ Bashiok on Act 2 Map].
{{int}} 8 September, 2009 -- [http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/blizzards-mike-ryder-interview Michael Ryder], Blizzard's Vice President of International Business, interviewed by GamesIndustry.biz.
{{oth}} 7 September, 2009. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/npc-leah-spotted-in-game/ Leah confirmed] as an in-game NPC sighting.
===Penny Arcade Expo, September 4-6, 2009===
Diablo 3 was playable at PAX and numerous hands-on reports and chunks of (ninja-recorded) gameplay footage surfaced from the convention.
* Gameplay Reports from PAX: (In descending order of length/quality.)
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-d3-hands-on-reports-from-pax/ A fan posts his detailed] game observations from PAX.
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740522 Another fan with] great hands-on play reports.
** [http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2009/09/04/pax-09-hands-on-with-diablo-3/ ThatVideoGameBlog.com] shares tehir impressions.
** [http://www.co-optimus.com/article/2546/Diablo_3_Hands_on_Preview.html Co-Optimus hands-on] preview.
** [http://www.gamestooge.com/2009/09/08/pax-09-gabe-tycho-and-final-thoughts/ GameStooge.com] liked what they saw.
** [http://www.examiner.com/x-14942-San-Jose-Home-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d8-PAX09-final-thoughts The SF Examiner] saw D3 at PAX.
* Gameplay movies (All fan-grabbed with cell phone cams, so the quality is fairly low.):
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/another-pax-video/ Video with a Wizard] in a desert dungeon and some item hovers.
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-pax-gameplay-footage/ Two more videos] from the show.
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-diablo-3-videos/ Several more PAX] videos embedded in this post.
* Miscellaneous Articles from PAX
** [http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=25158 Gamasutra describes what makes] PAX special and different from other conventions.
** [http://www.neowin.net/news/gamers/09/09/08/brads-pax-2009 Neowin.net posted] pictures of the Blizzard booth.
** [http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/main/updated-pax-09-exclusive-diablo-3-interview.html NoMoreGameBlogs posts an] "interview" with a Bliz PR guy who can neither confirm nor deny anything.
===Early September, 2009===
{{blz}} 4 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-auto-attributes/ Bashiok on auto-attributes], the issue that never dies.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-damage-types/ Bashiok on the various types of damage] utilized in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d2-v1.13-work-commences/ Work commences on the D2 v1.13 patch]. No ETA is offered.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/here-we-go-again/ The Great Art Controversy (sort of) returns], with half a dozen marked up screenshots from the new gameplay movie. Bashiok argues, fans chime in, and the consensus seems to be strongly against the nitpickers.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-replayability/ Bashiok on replayability], character variety, and respecs.
{{pre}} 2 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/jay-wilson-on-the-5th-class/ Wired quotes Jay Wilson] on the unannounced 5th class.
{{oth}} 2 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/play-d3-penny-arcade-expo/ Blizzard confirms that Diablo 3] will be playable at the upcoming Penny Arcade Expo.
{{blz}} 2 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-boe-items/ Bashiok speaks at great length about BoE] (Bind on Equip) and BoP (Bind on Pickup) items in Diablo 3.
==August 2009==
August was a tremendously busy month for news, headlined by the biggest ever outpouring of Diablo 3 news, from Blizzcon 2009. There was also a fair amount of info released at the Gamescom convention, and items from those events are grouped in the sections below.
===BlizzCon 2009===
[[BlizzCon 2009]] was held on August 21-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center. As is past years, BlizzCon created an amazing amount of news and content. The following sections hold it all, sorted by type and importance. Check [http://www.diii.net/categories/category/blizzcon-2009/ the Blizzcon news category] to see every single news item related to Blizzcon; this Media Coverage page only archives the items with useful content.
====BlizzCon 2009 Interviews====
Interviews with various developers on the D3 team.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/jay-wilson-on-d3s-violence/ Jay Wilson @ Wired.com]. Jay talks about violence in D3, parental guidance, and much more.
* [http://g4tv.com/games/pc/28197/diablo-iii/articles/68225/BlizzCon-2009-Diablo-III-Game-Director-Interview/ Jay Wilson @ G4TV]. Issues covered include end game variety, itemization, the Monk, and lots more.
* [http://gaming.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/26/3633/3633/ Jay Wilson @ The Orange County Register].
* [http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html Jay Wilson @ IGN]. Long interview.
* [http://g4tv.com/videos/41158/BlizzCon-2009-Diablo-III-Preview/ Jay Wilson @ G4TV] short Monk-focused feature.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/ Julian Love and Kevin Martens] @ Diii.net. Questions cover cinematics, act design, act boss battles, beta testing, and much more.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/group-fansite-interview/ Julian Love and Kevin Martens] do a group fansite interview.
* [http://interviews.slashdot.org/story/09/08/24/1552233/Blizzard-Answers-Your-Questions-and-More?from=rss Leonard Boyarsky @ Slashdot], talks about Battle.net integration and other technical issues.
* [http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/Feature/153717,diablo-iii-qa.aspx Leonard Boyarsky and Christian Lichtner @ Atomic PC].
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/gamespot-video-interview-from-blizzcon/ Gamespot video interview] with Christian Lichtner and Leonard Boyarsky.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/gamespot-video-interview-from-blizzcon/ Christian Lichtner and Leonard Boyarsky] video interview with Gamespot.
* [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/ Leonard Boyarsky and Kevin Martens @ Joystiq.com]. Interview covers D3's plot and lore, Monk weapons, and much more.
* [http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/pc/games/156898.Diablo-III/features/133759.20090831.BlizzCon-Diablo-III-devs-discuss-design-decisions-direction-depth-drops/ GamePlanetNZ posts the transcript] of another Julian Love and Kevin Martens interview.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/more-blizzcon-reports/ Leonard Boyarsky and Kevin Martens] in a video interview with GiantBomb.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3-devs-blizzcon-interview/ GamerZines talks to] Christian Lichtner and Julian Love.
* [http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/features/133735.20090825.BlizzCon-Blizzard-confused-why-other-devs-abandoning-PC-says-MP-experience-is-piracy-solution/ Rob Pardo @ GamePlanetNZ] on Battle.net 2.0 features.
* [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1187 Greg Canessa @ ShackNews], speaking about Battle.net 2.0.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/paul-sams-wired.com/ Paul Sams @ Wired.com]. Blizzard's COO talks about future plans for Battle.net.
====BlizzCon 2009 Screenshots, Artwork, and Movies====
Visual aids and delights.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/6-new-hi-res-screenshots/ Six new screens] from the press CD.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-shots-environment-monk-monsters/ The first 11 Monk screenshots]. Also 2 new monster art, 6 new environmental art, and 2 monk character art images.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-monk-screenshots/ Fourteen more screenshots], new Monk shots on the official site, plus several more of other characters from the Blizzcon press CD.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-monk-introduction-trailer/ Monk introductory trailer]. Not a cinematic, but a cool video of the Monk created with the game engine. Also [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/media/#movies available from Blizzard].
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-monk-class-gameplay-video/ Blizzcon 12 minute gameplay] movie, featuring the Monk and multiplayer action. Also [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/media/#movies available from Blizzard].
* Blizzcon Art Museum coverage of much new Diablo 3 artwork. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-i/ Part one], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-ii/part two], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-iii/part three], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-iv/ part four], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-v/ part five], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-vi/ part six].
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/77-photos-from-blizzcon-2009/ Miscellaneous photos] from Blizzcon and the Blizzard fansite summit.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/character-skill-tree-design-project/ All 4 character skill trees] are revealed in a community art project.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-best-bits-video/ IncGamers.com posts a nicely-edited] "best of E3" video.
====BlizzCon 2009 Game Reports and In-depth Coverage====
=====Character Skill Tree Previews=====
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ Monk skill trees and stats]. All 8 skills, with play test comments.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ Barbarian skill trees]. All 35 skills, plus analysis.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/ Witch Doctor skill trees]. All 35 skills, plus analysis.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-wizard-skill-trees/ Wizard skill trees]. All 30 skills, plus analysis.
=====Monk hands-on play reports=====
* [http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017306p1.html IGN PC], [http://kotaku.com/5344009/hands-on-with-diablo-iiis-monk Kotaku], [http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/1017288p1.html Gamespy], [http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/pc/games/156898/previews/133728.BlizzCon-We-played-Diablo-III-and-it-was-good/ GamePlanetNZ], [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1185 ShackNews], [http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/games/2784941/Preview-Diablo-III Stuff NZ], [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/monkpreview.shtml Planet Diablo], [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/diablo-iii-hands-on_8 EuroGamer], [http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/211901/diablo-iii-monk-supernova-preview/ GamePro], [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/joystiq-on-the-desert-wastes/ Joystiq.com], and [http://www.gameshark.com/previews/3451/Diablo-III-Mini-Monk-Preview.htm GameShark.com].
=====Other demo reports=====
* [http://www.rpgamer.com/games/diablo/diablo3/diablo3blizz09imp.html RPGamer on all aspects of the demo].
* IGN with [http://pc.ign.com/articles/102/1020729p1.html 10 things you should know about the Monk].
* [http://www.crispygamer.com/previews/2009-09-01/diablo-iii-is-totally-90s.aspx Crispy Gamer comments] on the graphics and other technical details.
* [http://www.incgamers.com/Previews/130/Diablo-3-Hands-On-Preview IncGamers hosts a general audience article] by Diii.net's Flux about the Blizzcon D3 experience.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-offices-d3-demo-report/ Overall discussion] of the Blizzcon build, as seen in a demo from Blizzard HQ the day before Blizzcon.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2009-t-minus-one-day-thursday/ Another game report] based on the demo seen during the Fansite Summit at Blizzard HQ.
* [http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,693458/Diablo-3-Techies-do-the-hands-on-test/Practice/ PC Games Hardware hands-on] from a technical PoV.
* [http://www.fearnet.com/news/b16409_blizzcon_2009_diablo_3_even_diablo_ier.html FearNet.com posted] a short and somewhat critical writeup.
* [http://www.gamearena.com.au/videos/latest.php/bigpond-gamearena-blizzcon-feature Australian GameArena] with a video report on Blizzcon.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-skill-trees-and-character-skill-notes/ Diii.net's short report] on the Wizard and Witch Doctor.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-live-chat-sessions/ Post Blizzcon live] chat with Diii.net staff and fans who got hands on play time.
=====Official FAQs and Info=====
* Diablo 3 [[BlizzCon 2009 Diablo 3 Official Preview|Sneak Preview with Jay Wilson Q&A]]
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-battle.net-faq/ Blizzcon B.net 2.0 FAQ]. Includes numerous press CD screenshots.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/official-diablo-3-faq/ Official Diablo 3 FAQ]. Updated for Blizzcon with Monk info.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-fact-sheet/ Diablo 3 Fact Sheet].
====BlizzCon 2009 D3 Panel Coverage====
Coverage of the three Diablo 3 panels held at Blizzcon. Click to the panel pages in the wiki for full coverage, transcripts, and more.
=====Diablo 3 Heroes and Monsters Panel=====
[[BlizzCon 2009 Panel: Diablo 3 Heroes and Monsters|Full panel coverage]] in the wiki.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/heroes-monsters-panel/ Video of the whole panel]
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/why-the-monk/ Bullet points from the] panel's PowerPoint presentation.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/monk-panel-discussion/ Diii.net's detailed discussion] of the panel's coverage of the Monk.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-character-panel-skill-improvements/ Diii.net on the] recent improvements to the Barbarian, Witch Doctor, and Wizard, as well as why skill runes are not in the BlizzCon build.
* [http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon/recaps/heroes_monsters-panel.xml Blizzard's own summary] of the panel.
* [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/blizzcon-2009-a-hoard-of-diablo-3-info/ Joystiq adds their coverage] of the panel.
=====Diablo 3 Art Panel=====
See [[BlizzCon_2009_Panel:_Diablo_3_Art|the panel page]] for full coverage.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-art-panel-live-blogged-now/ Diii.net's rough transcript] from live blogging.
* [http://www.blizzblues.com/us/blizzcon-2009-art-panel-19595102181.html Bashiok offered a] quick summary in a forum post.
=====Diablo 3 Open Q&A=====
[[BlizzCon_2009_Panel:_Diablo_3_Open_Q_and_A|This panel]] replaced the Diablo 3 Lore panel, and was held on Saturday afternoon. The whole panel was audience questions, and as usual at such events, the quality of the queries varied widely.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-open-qa-full-transcript1/ Panel transcript].
=====Diablo 3/WoW Press-Only Q&A=====
Not an official D3 panel, but this hour long conference interview was for the press only, and was not streamed live. See [[BlizzCon_2009:_D3/WoW_Press_Q_and_A|the panel page]] for full coverage.
* Summarized transcripts:
** [http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=19458 Zam.com] provided the most complete transcript.
** [http://www.gamespot.com/news/6216012.html Gamespot] and [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/94101-Blizzcon-09-Diablo-III-WoW-Private-Q-A The Escapist] provided summaries.
====BlizzCon 2009 Diablo 3 News====
Chronological highlights of the ongoing Blizzcon news coverage. These do <u>not</u> include the interviews, game reports, panels, and other features already listed.
* 21 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/fourth-class-revealed-monk/ The Official Korean D3 Site] accidentally leaks advance word of the Monk.
* 21 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-blizzcon-2009-goodie-bag/ Blizzcon Goodie Bag inventoried].
* 21 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/directv-fubard/ The DirectTV online stream] of Blizzcon was broken and useless for the first few hours of the show, presumably due to heavy demand.
* 22 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-costume-contest-winner/ Rainyia's Mistress of Pain] wins the Blizzcon costume contest. (Making of [http://forums.diii.net/showpost.php?p=7117865&postcount=54 photos] here.)
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://www.incgamers.com/News/18182/two-blizzard-releases-next-year IncGamers reports] that WoW:Cataclysm and Starcraft 2 are coming in 2010. Diablo 3 = 2011+
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3175718 1up.com] reports on the potential for Diablo 3 to move to consoles.
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://kotaku.com/5343307/blizzcon-2009-the-show-so-far Kotaku posts] an info-rich item on Day One of Blizzcon.
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1051/1/ Legit Reviews] with an interesting feature about the vendor booths set up inside Blizzcon.
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://www.ocregister.com/articles/blizzcon-game-world-2536975-blizzard-warcraft The OC Register] with a feature on non-gaming friends and family who attended Blizzcon.
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://kotaku.com/5343305/blizzcon-costume-contest-jay-mohr-craves-blue-elf-sex Kotaku on the Blizzcon costume contest].
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/cinematic-diablo-revealed/ Cinematic Diablo is a girl?] Surprising early images of the cinematic Diablo seen during the Blizzcon Direct TV broadcast.
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://gaming.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/24/what-blizzard-gets-out-of-blizzcon/3409/ The Orange County Register] interviews Blizzard employees about what they get out of BlizzCon.
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/94134-Is-There-a-Zombie-on-Blizzards-Lawn Blizzard loves PopCap games], by The Escapist.
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-av-club-at-blizzcon-zerg-worgen-and-felicia-da,32069/ The Onion AV Club] on Blizzcon and the games found therein.
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1052/1/ Legit Reviews' cute] cosplay girl collection.
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://kotaku.com/5345172/where-are-the-official-diablo-iii-rainbow-unicorn-shirts Kotaku wonders where] the Diablo 3 Rainbow and Unicorn shirts went.
* 27 August, 2009 -- [http://www.joystiq.com/photos/blizzcon-2009-costumes-1/2227842/ Joystiq posts a large gallery] of photos from the Blizzcon costume contest.
* 31 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/character-skill-tree-design-project/ Mock up skill trees] posted for all 4 classes.
* 31 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/weekend-news-tidbits/ More Blizzcon news tidbits] surface.
* 1 September, 2009 -- [http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2781543 AusGamers on all things Diablo 3] from Blizzcon.
* 3 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-blizzcon-reports/ More post-Blizzcon reports surface].
* 4 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/yet-more-blizzcon-leavings/ Collection of misc] late-breaking Blizzcon news items.
===August 2009: Gamescom===
The first annual [http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/ Gamescom convention] was held in Cologne, Germany, August 19-23, 2009. Blizzard staffed a large booth and sent playable versions of Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3. The interesting thing was that this event overlapped with BlizzCon's August 21-22 schedule. So while Blizzard wanted to show off new stuff in Diablo 3 at Gamescom, they had to gimp their build to withhold any details of the [[Monk]] until after the big character announcement at the Blizzcon opening ceremonies.
There were some early news reports of interesting D3 stuff from Gamescom, but the last 2 days of the event were entirely overshadowed by the much bigger news and media coverage coming from Anaheim.
{{oth}} 14 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/play-d3-in-germany-gamescom/ Blizzard confirms that Diablo 3] will be playable at the Gamescom.
{{pre}} 19 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/gamescon-diablo-iii-hands-on/ Kotaku posts a hands-on from Gamescom], and some shaky cam footage of D3 in action surfaces.
{{pre}} 19 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/1up.com-gamescom-d3-preview/ 1up.com posts a hands-on] report from Gamescom.
{{pre}} 20 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/ign-gamescom-witch-doctor-report/ IGN posts a Witch Doctor] hands-on report from Gamescom.
{{vid}} 20 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/gamescom-wizard-gameplay-footage/ Game Trailers posts some Gamescom gameplay footage].
{{pre}} 20 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/more-reports-and-movies-from-gamescon/ More Gamescom reports] and some more video footage as well.
{{vid}} 21 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/4-more-gameplay-videos-from-gamescom/ Four more videos of D3] from Gamescom hit YouTube.
===August 2009: Pre-Blizzcon===
Blizzard kept very quiet pre-Blizzcon; saving up all their big stuff for the convention. Even Bashiok was busy planning Blizzcon events and had little time for the forums.
{{blz}} 13 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-joins-the-twitter-revolution/ Blizzard officially launches Twitter] accounts for Diablo, Warcraft, and Starcraft.
{{blz}} 11 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/respecs-planned-for-d2-v1.13/ Blizzard reveals that the D2X v1.13 patch]] is underway, and will likely include some method of respecs.
{{blz}} 10 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-stereo-3d-and-pvp/ Bashiok on "Stereo 3D" and PvP]. No PvP details yet, sadly.
{{pre}} 10 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcast-episode-10/ Blizzcast 10] is released, with entirely ''World of Warcraft'' content.
{{com}} 8 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/naked-ironman-hardcore-uber-tristram/ D2 players complete the entire game], including [[Pandemonium Event|Uber Tristram]] in naked, ironman mode.
{{blz}} 6 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d3-qas/ Starcraft 2 is officially delayed]. But we're told this delay is due to Battle.net issues, and [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/sc2-delay-will-not-affect-other-blizzard-titles/ will not affect other in-progress Blizzard titles].
{{blz}} 4 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-rune-visuals/ Bashiok on skill rune visuals].
{{com}} 2 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/mad-prophecies-3-respecs-and-skill-use/ Does player skill exist in Diablo 2]? Or is it all determined by equipment and buld? And how will this translate to Diablo 3?
{{com}} 1 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-shared-skills/ Shared skills are debated]. Should characters in Diablo 3 have the ability to use another character's skills, as some Runewords and Uniques allow in Diablo 2?
==July 2009==
{{blz}} 29 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-game-difficulty/ Bashiok on game difficulty].
{{com}} 29 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-15-higher-level-skills/ How should higher level skills] function in Diablo 3? Are they big improvements over lower level skills, or should everything remain viable in the late game?
{{blz}} 28 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-class-specific-items/ Bashiok on class-specific items] touches off a long debate. Bashiok returned to this issue [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-class-specific-items-part-two/ with another post the next day].
{{com}} 25 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-the-perfect-pvp-world/ What would Diablo 3's PvP] system resemble in a perfect world?
{{blz}} 24 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-gold-drops-and-wow-comparisons/ Bashiok on gold drops] and a long and sarcastic reply about WoW comparisons.
[[Image:Unburied-statue.jpg|thumb|300px|Unburied statue.]]{{oth}} 24 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-unburied-fan-made-sculpture-wins-marin-county-fair-competition/ A fan wins a statue contest] with his version of the Diablo 3 [[Unburied]] monster.
{{blz}} 23 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-tidbits-and-color-controversy/ Bashiok on subliminal images] and stomping ambient life forms.
{{blz}} 22 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-weapon-switching/ Bashiok's comments on his non-use] of on weapon switching in D2 set off a long debate about the necessity of such a feature in D3.
{{blz}} 19 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-random-dungeon-levels/ Bashiok debates the merits] of random dungeon levels.
{{blz}} 19 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-mega-knockbacks-and/ Bashiok on "Mega Knockbacks"] and the lie that is a top game sales chart.
{{blz}} 18 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d3s-sound-production/ Bashiok on D3's sound production].
{{blz}} 17 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-plague-of-toads/ Bashiok on Plague of Toads] in a post that starts a huge debate about the design of higher vs. lower level spells. This one continues with [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-plague-of-toads-and-forum-etiquette/ another long Bashiok post] the next day.
{{blz}} 15 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-mature-rating-and/ Bashiok on mature ratings] and the inventory.
{{blz}} 14 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-party-issues/ Bashiok makes a long and] explanatory post about multiplayer and the party system.
{{blz}} 14 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-acid-cloud-and-corpse-physics/ Bashiok on Acid Cloud] and corpse physics.
[[Image:Skill_witchdoctor_horrify_icon.gif|right]]{{blz}} 11 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-horrify/ Bashiok on Horrify], the male Wizard, and item sharing.
{{com}} 10 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/why-blizzard-should-offer-lan-support/ Why Blizzard should offer LAN support]. An editorial debated.
{{blz}} 9 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-soul-harvest/ Bashiok on Soul Harvest] and damage types.
[[Image:Disintegrate-purple.gif|thumb|300px|Disintegrate, purple-ized.]]
{{blz}} 8 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-arcane-spell-colors/ Bashiok on Arcane skill colors] and Wizard damage types.
{{blz}} 7 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-death-proof/ Bashiok posts about Death Proof], Fire Spells, Mobility Spells, and Paying to re-Play.
{{com}} 5 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-14-diablo-iii-trading/ Trading in D3 is examined], with comparisons and discussions of how trading works in other RPGs.
{{blz}} 3 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-dungeons-are-epic-and-unique/ Bashiok on D3's] epic and unique dungeons.
{{blz}} 1 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-lan-support-hammer-lore-and-blizzcon-t-shirts/ Bashiok on LAN support], Hammers of the Ancients, and Blizzard's Blizzcon T-shirts.
{{com}} 1 July, 2009 Diii.net wraps up their massive, four-part '''Diablo 3: The First Year in Review''' article series. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-the-first-year-in-review-part-i/ Part One], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-the-first-year-in-review-part-ii/ Part Two], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-the-first-year-in-review-part-iii/Part Three], and [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-the-first-year-in-review-part-iv/ Part Four].
==June 2009==
{{com}} June 28, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-the-first-year-in-review-part-i/ What We've Learned] news analysis column debuts by reviewing the first year of Diablo 3.
{{int}} June 28, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/rob-pardo-interviewed/ Rob Pardo] interviewed on WoW, B.net, and a little D3. By IndustryGamers.com
{{com}} June 27, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/runewords-a-change-to-pvp/ PvP discussion]: How D2's runewords changed everything (for better and worse).
{{com}} June 25, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/what-if-diablo-iii-gunslinger-class/ Class speculation]: The Gunslinger.
{{com}} June 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-does-d3-need-a-sexy-character/ Does Diablo 3] need a sexy character?
{{blz}} June 23, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-health-bar-changed/ Bashiok on] changes to the monster health bar display in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} June 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-dynamic-lighting-and-tomes-of-lore/ Bashiok on] dynamic lightning and tomes of lore in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} June 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-graphics-and-german-wizards/ Bashiok on] German wizards and game graphics.
{{oth}} June 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/painted-diablo-iii-overthrown-diorama-unveiled/ Diablo 3 Barbarian] painted statue revealed. ([http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-overthrown-limited-edition-sold-out/ It sells out] in 2 days.)
{{com}} June 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/make-your-own-class/ Create your own] D3 class section premieres.
{{blz}} June 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-unlocking-tyraels-face/ Bashiok on] unlocking Tyrael's face.
{{blz}} June 11, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-delayed/ Bashiok explains] why the D2 v1.13 patch was delayed.
{{blz}} June 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-barbarians-fury/ Bashiok on] changes to the Barbarian's Fury. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-is-fury-ous/ Follow up] #1. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-fury-and-the-joys-of-forum-moderation/ Follow up] #2.
{{blz}} June 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-gore/ Bashiok on] gore and Blizzcon announcements.
{{blz}} June 8, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-health-globe-drops/ Bashiok on] [[health globes]] and the [[boss]]es that drop them.
{{com}} June 7, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/no-game-support-boycott-the-sequel/ Angry fans ask] why they should buy a sequel when the original game was not supported as promised?
{{blz}} June 6, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/battle.net-confirmed-fee-free/ Starcraft 2 CM] confirms that some Battle.net access will be fee-free. Details yet TBD.
{{blz}} June 4, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-bloody-floors-white-noise-and-graphics/ Bashiok on] blood floors, white noise, and graphics.
{{blz}} June 3, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/runes-value-and-legitimate-trade/ Bashiok on] runes, trades, and item value.
{{blz}} June 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-rune-swapping/ Bashiok] on skill rune swapping.
{{pic}} June 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-bone-reaver/ The Bone Reaver] concept art debuts.
==May 2009==
{{com}} May 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/mad-prophecies-2-defensive-skills/ Defensive Skills] are never as useful as offensive skills. Can this be fixed in Diablo 3?
{{blz}} May 28, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-bald-fallen/ Bashiok] on bald Fallen.
{{Com}} May 27, 2009: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-diablo-pvp-the-past-present-and-future/ Diablo PVP: The Past, Present, and Future] Discussion of PvP implementation in past Diablo titles going towards D3.
{{oth}}May 25, 2009: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/ongoing-d2-support-questions/ Blizzard calls for] questions on the future of Diablo II.
{{blz}} May 25, 2009: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-fallen-and-animations/ Bashiok on] Fallen and monster animations.
{{pre}} May 23, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-bestiary-the-fallen-ones/ Fallen Ones bestiary page] added to the official site. With [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/fallen-screenshots/ bonus screenshots] and concept art.
{{blz}} May 22, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-item-colors-and-blizzcon-tickets/ Bashiok on Item Colors and Blizzcon Tickets].
{{blz}} May 21, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-socketing-confirmation/ Bashiok on socketing confirmation].
{{oth}} May 20, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/get-a-blizzcon-ticket/ Get a BlizzCon Ticket].
{{oth}} May 18, 2009. [http://www.incgamers.com/News/16421/BlizzConTicketsSoldOutIn15Seconds IncGamers reports: BlizzCon tickets sold out in 15 seconds].
{{com}} May 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/mad-prophecies-1/ Balance issues] in Diablo 2 and other RPGs. Can End Game characters ever be properly balanced?
{{oth}} May 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/first-batch-of-blizzcon-2009-tickets-sold-out/ First Batch of BlizzCon 2009 Tickets Sold Out].
{{blz}} May 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-runewords-and-the-d2-economy/ Bashiok on Runewords and the D2 Economy].
{{oth}} May 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-ticket-sales-tomorrow-update/ BlizzCon ticket sales tomorrow. Buying process info].
{{blz}} May 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/larger-stash-in-d2-v1.13/ Bashiok talks of larger stash for Diablo II in patch 1.13]
{{pic}} May 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-cosplay/ Bashiok posted Blizzard-themed cosplay pictures from China]
{{blz}} May 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-system-specs-and-demo-players/ Bashiok on System Specs and Demo Players].
{{oth}} May 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/best-costume-to-win-a-free-trip-to-blizzcon-2009/ Costume contest to win free trip to BlizzCon 2009 ]
{{oth}} May 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/greg-canessa-joins-battle.net-2.0-dev-team/ Greg Canessa Joins Battle.net 2.0 Dev Team].
{{blz}} May 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/sideshow-diablo-iii-overthrown-nearing-final-stages/ Diablo III statue nearing final stages].
{{blz}} May 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-skill-trees-innovative-overhaul/ Diablo III Skill Trees Innovative Overhaul].
{{blz}} May 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2009-diablo-iii-panels-revealed/ Blizzcon 2009 Diablo III Panels Revealed].
{{blz}} May 07, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-synergies/ Bashiok on Skill Synergies].
{{com}} May 6, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-13-maximum-level/ Level up rate and maximum level] in Diablo 3. How fast, and how soon?
{{blz}} May 05, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2009-tickets-on-sale-may-16/ BlizzCon 2009 Tickets On Sale May 16].
{{blz}} May 05, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-level-requirements-wearing-girls-clothing-and-v1.13/ Bashiok on Level Requirements, Wearing Girl's Clothing, and v1.13].
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==April 2009==
[[Image:Archivist.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Archivist]]!]]
{{com}} April 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-12-monster-variety/ Monster variety.] How much variety do you want to see in Diablo 3?
{{blz}} April 29, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-lore/ Bashiok on Lore]
{{com}} April 26, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-what-it-deserves/ Giving Diablo 3 what it deserves]. How much of a lifestyle change is required to welcome Diablo III into your life?
{{blz}} April 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on/ Bashiok on Health Globes and Healing]
{{blz}} April 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-mana-regeneration-party-bonuses-hack-prevention-and-gameplay-tra/ Bashiok on Wizard's mana, hacking, party mode and gameplay demo character level].
{{blz}} April 21, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/decapitation-in-diablo-3/ Bashiok tells us how the decapitation animation is activated].
{{blz}} April 20, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-barbarians-tattoos/ Bashiok explains why Barbarian tattoos are different in Diablo II and Diablo III].
{{com}} April 19, 2009: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-is-there-a-downside-to-hardcore/ Is there a downside to Hardcore?] Article looks at the possible detrimental effects that [[Hardcore]] mode brings to the game.
{{blz}} April 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d2-ladder-reset-coming/ Blizzard informs of incoming Ladder Reset].
{{blz}} April 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-is-less-filling/ Bashiok on pictures from Blizzard HQ].
{{blz}} April 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on...-everything/ Bashiok answers 50 random questions at once].
{{blz}} April 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/two-unannounced-classes-and-expansions-possibilities/ Bashiok talks generally about class archtypes].
{{blz}} April 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-theme-park-contest-winners/ Blizzard Theme Park Contest Winners].
{{blz}} April 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashioks-monday/ Bashiok on several topics not directly related to D3].
{{blz}} April 9, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-explains-diablo-3-skill-tree-design/ Bashiok Explains Diablo 3 Skill Tree Design].
{{oth}} April 9, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-logo-wins-2009-mi6-awards/ Diablo III Logo Wins 2009 MI6 Awards].
{{oth}} April 8, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzards-friends-list-and-mvp-programs-terminated/ Blizzard’s Friends List and MVP Programs Terminated].
{{blz}} April 3, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-siegebreaker-breaks-wall-to-catch-merc-through-debris/ Bashiok on ambient life, beta eligibility, and the new interface design].
{{blz}} April 3, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashok-on-game-length-and-inventory-design/ Bashiok on game length and interface design feedback].
{{blz}} April 2, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-wwi-demo/ Bashiok: making of the WWI gameplay movie].
{{blz}} April 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/fourth-diablo-iii-class-revealed-the-archivist/ Bashiok adds more Archivist details].
{{pre}} April 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/fourth-diablo-iii-class-revealed-the-archivist/ The Archivist class revealed].
==March 2009==
[[Image:Paper-doll-annotated.jpg|thumb|300px|New paper doll.]]
{{int}} March 31, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iiis-composer-speaks/ Russell Browser, Diablo III composer, shares soundtrack information].
{{pic}} March 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcast-8-live-with-diablo-iii-goodies/ Blizzcast #8 with new info and interface pics].
{{blz}} March 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-user-interface-uses-intelligent-engine/ Bashiok on the interface and skill hotkeys].
{{blz}} March 21, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-buff-timers/ Bashiok on buff timers and awesome fan art].
{{com}} March 19, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-11-maximum-party-size/ Maximum party size issues]. How large will parties be in Diablo 3? How large should they be?
{{oth}} March 19, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/battle.net-2.0-is-here/ Battle.net 2.0 launched].
{{int}} March 17, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bill-roper-on-d3/ Bill Roper comments] on Diablo 3, with some controversy. Videogamer.com
{{blz}} March 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-orbs-hells-and-sound-effects/ Bashiok on health globes, wizard orbs, and sound effects].
{{blz}} March 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-upcoming-d3-goodies/ Bashiok on system requirements and upcoming info releases].
{{pic}} March 8, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-campus-weta-wolfrider-statue-finally-installed/ WoW Wolfrider statue installed on Blizzard campus].
{{blz}} March 6, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-blizzard-and-guns/ Bashiok on Blizzard, Guns, and Immunities].
{{blz}} March 5, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-wizard-orb-and-unannounced-weapon-enchantment/ Bashiok on Wizard items and skill runes].
{{oth}} March 3, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-community-wish-list/ Blizzard requests fan input on D2 v1.13 patch fixes].
** Updated [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-2-patch-1.13-eta-and-content/ suggestions guidelines].
** Updated, Bashiok [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-ii-v1.13-patch-update/ gives a non-ETA].
{{blz}} March 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-elemental-weapon-effects/ Bashiok on elemental weapon visual effects].
==February 2009==
[[Image:Unburied render.jpg|thumb|300px|The Unburied.]]
{{pic}} February 28, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-diablo-iii-sceenshots/ New Diablo III screenshots].
{{pre}} February 26, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bestiary-update-unburied/ The Unburied is added to the D3 bestiary]. Plus forum posts and [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/small-unburied-lore-update/ Bashiok comments on it].
{{blz}} February 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/chests-and-unannounced-classes/ Bashiok on chests, keys, and unannounced classes].
{{vid}} February 23, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/female-wd-talks-to-captain-rumford/ Video from Blizzcon shows NPC conversation].
{{blz}} February 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d2-secrets/ Bashiok on chat gem, standard of heroes, and charms].
{{oth}} February 17, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-in-2009/ BlizzCon 2009 Announced].
{{blz}} February 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/players-wont-explore-all-the-world-in-diablo-3/ Bashiok says the World Map is larger than the game world].
{{blz}} February 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/affixes-that-are-odd-on-some-items/ Bashiok on item affixes].
{{blz}} February 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/can-diablo-iii-feel-good-without-identify/ Bashiok on ID scrolls].
{{blz}} February 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/loot-bosses-and-cars/ Bashiok on loot and bosses].
{{com}} February 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-10-horror-elements/ Horror elements]. Will Diablo 3 be scary and gruesome? Should it be?
{{blz}} February 11, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/item-customization/ Bashiok on item customization and sockets].
{{blz}} February 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/more-bashiok-on-gold-sinks-fury-and-the-new-chat-gem/ Bashiok on gold sinks, Fury, and the new chat gem].
{{blz}} February 8, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-gold-sinks/ Bashiok on gold sinks and soul bound items].
{{blz}} February 2, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-dps-displays/ Bashiok on DPS display].
{{int}} February 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-gamestar-interviews-leonard-boyarsky/ Leonard Boyarsky on runes, skills, inventory, and much more].
==January 2009==
[[Image:Secret-level-unicorn1.jpg|thumb|300px|Bashiok's pretty unicorn pony.]]
{{pic}} January 31, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/thousand-pound-ghostbuster/ Joke images: Thousand Pound Ghostbuster and rainbow-farting unicorn].
{{pic}} January 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-diablo-iii-official-wallpapers-1-29/ New official wallpapers].
{{com}} January 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-9-item-sets-and-set-items/ Item Sets and Set Items]. What changes and modifications can we expect to see in Diablo 3?
{{pre}} January 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-death-knight-class/ Death Knight class speculation].
{{blz}} January 17, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/dropped_items_degrade_diablo_3_performance/ Bashiok on dropped items = performance degradation and a larger stash].
{{blz}} January 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/damage-and-soundtrack/ Bashiok on damage display and soundtrack].
{{blz}} January 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-build-customization-ui-economy-and-more/ Bashiok on inventory space, respecs, and much more].
{{blz}} January 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-auction-houses/ Bashiok on Auction Houses and trading].
{{pic}} January 8, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-screenshots-and-concept-art-january-8-update/ New screenshots and concept art].
{{pre}} January 7, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/pc-gamer-on-diablo-iii-and-blizzard/ PC Gamer UK vs. US cover captions]. Plus their short Diablo III preview.
{{blz}} January 7, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-stat-points/ Bashiok on Skill Points and build variety].
{{pre}} January 5, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-in-pcgamer/ PC Gamer magazine preview]. Nothing new in the preview; [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2421&cat=576 cover photo here].
{{pic}} January 3, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-female-witchdoctor-concept-art/ New Female WitchDoctor concept art].
==Newer & Older News==
Newer and older headlines and articles are archived on the [[Media Coverage]] Archive pages:
* [[Media Coverage: 2008]]
* [[Media Coverage|Media Coverage: 2010]]
[[category:Media Coverage]]
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<b style="font-size:150%;">Media Coverage Archive:</b><br>
<b style="font-size:125%;">[[Media Coverage: 2008|2008]] - [[Media Coverage: 2009|2009]] - [[Media Coverage: 2010|2010]]</b>
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==December 2009==
Diablo III Year in Review. Twelve-part monthly recap of all the news and developments.
{|
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-january-2009/ January 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-february-2009/ February 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-march-2009/ March 2009]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-april-2009/ April 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-May-2009/ May 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-june-2009/ June 2009]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-july-2009/ July 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-august-2009/ August 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-september-2009/ September 2009]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-october-2009/ October 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-november-2009/ November 2009]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-3-year-in-review-december-2009/ December 2009]
|}
* Diablo 2 on '''Best of the Decade''' lists:
** [http://www.destructoid.com/the-top-50-videogames-of-the-decade-10-1--155591.phtml #7 best game of the decade], by Destructoid.
** [http://www.gamezone.com/news/12_21_09_08_03AM.htm #5 of the decade] by GameZone.com.
{{oth}} 29 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-psychology-behind-diablo-ii-loot-system/ A psychologist analyzes why fans] find the loot/reward model of gaming so addictive.
{{com}} 23 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-holiday-bonus-content/ Diii.net asks if fans want to see] bonus seasonal content? Or do you find Xmas trees in [[Tristram]] a ridiculous idea? Feedback is mixed.
{{pre}} 23 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-diablo-3-monster-the-morlu-caster/ The Morlu Caster] gets covered in detail and added to the wiki bestiary.
{{blz}} 19 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-comments-on-v1.13/ Bashiok on v1.13 changes], feedback, and future plans.
{{blz}} 17 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-day-night-cycles/ Bashiok on why Diablo 3] will not have day/night cycles. (Areas look better with one preset level of lighting.
{{blz}} 17 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d3s-ui-and-act-2-areas/ Bashiok on Act 2 level variety] and D3's non-customizable interface.
[[File:Merch-barb-statue.jpg|thumb|150|Merch! Barb statue.]]
{{blz}} 16 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-magic-find/ Bashiok defends] the return of [[Magic Find]] against all comers.
{{blz}} 16 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-difficulty-and-bosses/ Bashiok on game difficulty] via random boss mods.
{{com}} 12 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-mystery-of-klar-and-tryneus/ The one mystery of v1.13], Klar and Tyraneus, is examined. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-klar-and-tryneus-mystery-or-not/ A later vote shows] that most fans think they are just a pointless distraction.
{{blz}} 10 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d2-v1.13-patch-hits-the-test-realm/ v1.13 hits the patch test realm] to the enormous shock of virtually everyone. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/v1.13-uber-quest-and-patch-reactions/ Fan reactions] to the limited, timid, and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/undocumented-patch-1.13-changes/ partially undocumented] patch changes are strongly negative.
{{blz}} 8 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-resurrection/ Bashiok talks about changes] to the [[Resurrection]] function in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 7 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-runes/ Bashiok defends skill runes] in articulate fashion.
{{oth}} 5 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-impersonates-d3-debut-dungeon/ The power of TorchED is shown] with a Torchlight mod that creates a dungeon that looks exactly like the Diablo 3 WWI gameplay movie dungeon.
{{oth}} 4 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/where-not-to-buy-a-diablo-2-cd-key/ A Diablo 2 player] writes about how not to buy a used Diablo 2 CD-key.
{{blz}} 3 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-laughing-skeletons/ Bashiok on laughing skeletons].
{{com}} 2 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-17-religion-and-morality-in-gaming/ Religion and Morality] debated. Could/should Diablo 3 have more ethics and morality in its content?
{{oth}} 1 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-barbarian-merch-arrives/ Diablo 3 Merch] comes to life as the Barbarian statues arrive.
{{oth}} 1 December, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-on-facebook/ In news that most found horrible or great] Blizzard joins Facebook with new pages for Diablo, Warcraft, and Starcraft. Fan opinions [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-on-facebook-part-ii/ are very mixed].
==November 2009==
{{blz}} 24 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-act-3-and/ Bashiok on Act 3 testing], non-linear game construction, and Diablo timeline ret-con efforts.
{{int}} 23 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/travis-baldree-on-d3-vs.-torchlight/ Travis Baldress, lead dev of Torchlight] talks about the similarities with Diablo 3.
{{int}} 23 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/rob-pardon-on-d3s-release-date/ Rob Pardo] on Blizzard announcing their games too early.
{{blz}} 21 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/skill-trees-gone1/ Skill Trees are gone]. This big news [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-no-skill-trees-speculation/ requires several days] of [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/non-skill-trees-discussion-evolves/ updates to impart] all of the details.
{{blz}} 21 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-character-clipping/ Bashiok on character clipping], i.e. the characters can walk through each other in Diablo 3. This one created enough controversy [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-character-clipping-part-2/ for a follow up post] a few days later.
{{blz}} 18 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-color-blindness-and-ninjas/ Bashiok on color blindness] and why there won't be any Ninja/Samurai classes in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 17 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-two-handed-weapons/ Bashiok provides illumination into the ongoing debate] over how to make two-handed weapons viable.
{{blz}} 15 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-news/ Bashiok on the latest v1.13 delay/denial] and why the aged infrastructure that powers Battle.net can't take na' more. (So [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-increased-stash-no-more/ no bigger stash] for you!)
[[File:Tl-vs-d3-3.jpg|thumb|300px|Torchlight vs. Diablo 3.]]
{{blz}} 15 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-tips-and-dungeon-pillars/ Bashiok on gameplay movie glitches] and skill hovers.
{{blz}} 14 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-demons-and-release-dates/ Bashiok on Fallen, fire-breathing demons], and the Diablo 3 wait stretching on...
{{oth}} 13 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-las-vegas/ Blizzcon 2010 to land] in Las Vegas! [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/what-doesnt-happen-in-vegas-stays-in-la/ Or not]...
{{com}} 12 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-modding-takes-off-d3s-remains-grounded/ Interesting news on Torchlight's] extensive modding efforts, compared to Blizzard's disinterest with Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 11 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-team-seeks-cinematic-inspirations/ Bashiok on] the [[D3 Team]]'s movie nights: ''Lone Wolf and Cub'' and ''The Thing''.
{{oth}} 9 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iii-not-part-of-blizzards-2010-plans/ Blizzard makes official] what most of us already knew. Diablo 3 will not be released in 2010. More reinforcing details when/why/where [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-due-in-next-few-years/ released a week later].
{{blz}} 6 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-talisman-and-torchlight/ Bashiok requests an end to the Torchlight discussion] and adds a few words about the [[Talisman]].
{{blz}} 5 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-5th-class-secrecy/ Bashiok on the fifth character] and original character designs.
{{blz}} 3 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d3s-isometric-pov/ Bashiok on camera angles] and why Diablo 3 has a fixed isometric, rather than a roving 1st person PoV like WoW.
{{oth}} 3 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-news-and-scurrilous-rumors/ Ridiculous rumors that Blizzard] would have to remake Diablo 3 because of... Torchlight?
{{blz}} 2 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/stashes-and-mercenaries/ Bashiok on how Blizzard views] cool game features in other games (such as Torchlight).
{{int}} 2 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-game-hunters/ USA Today interviews] Jay Wilson. Unfortunately this is a typically-generic mass-media interview, without any new game info.
{{oth}} 1 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/borderlands-homage-to-a-d2-monster/ New FPS/RPG Borderlands] incorporates a large number of Diablo 2 references. Several are listed in this news post.
{{pic}} 1 November, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/torchlight-vs.-diablo-3-graphics/ Torchlight comparisons continue] with a piece stacking TL screenshots side by side with D3 shots. The similarities are largely incidental/accidental.
==October 2009==
{{int}} 29 October, 2009 -- [http://www.diablo-source.com/index.php?cmd=article&sec=news&act=view&id=354 Julian Love interviewed] by the Diablo Source.
{{blz}} 29 October, 2009 [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3-item-colors-and-female-narration/ Bashiok on item colors], monster colors, the D3 narrator's voice, and survivors from [[Harrogath]].
{{com}} 28 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-16-party-friendly-skills/ Are party-friendly skills] required in Diablo 3?
{{blz}} 21 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-detailed-damage-displays/ Bashiok on detailed damage] displays.
{{int}} 21 October, 2009 -- [http://hellforge.gameriot.com/blogs/Hellforge/Diablo-III-The-Lore-of-the-World-An-Interview-with-Leonard-Boyarsky/page1 Leonard Boyarsky interviewed] by Hellforge.
{{com}} 21 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/a-case-study-in-the-inherent-shortcomings-of-twitter/ Twitter commentary confusion] demonstrates the inherent shortcomings of the medium?
{{oth}} 16 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-vs.-warcraft/ Blizzard's Warcraft and Diablo] community managers get into some heated Twitter-based grabass.
{{blz}} 16 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/october-news-on-patch-1.13/ Bashiok announces the latest] v1.13 delay.
{{int}} 15 October, 2009 -- [http://www.planetdiablo.com/features/articles/jlove101309/index.shtml Julian Love interviewed] by Planet Diablo.
{{blz}} 13 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-item-pickups/ Bashiok on item pickups and party sharing].
{{blz}} 10 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-return-of-harrogath/ Bashiok confirms that there will be] no return to Harrogath in D3. (The town was destroyed by the Worldstone's explosion.)
{{int}} 8 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-exclusive-full-transcript/ Jay Wilson interviewed] by Diii.net
{{blz}} 3 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-gold-and-the-economy/ Bashiok on gold and the D3 economy]. A follow up came [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-anti-gold-economy-misconceptions/ 3 days later].
{{blz}} 2 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-...-twitter/ Bashiok posts to promote the defend] the @Diablo twitter feed.
{{oth}} 2 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iii-unique-item-names-selected-in-twitter-contest/ Blizzard announces five D3 uniques] submitted by fans via their Twitter contest. (Other entries [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-uniques-revealed/ were listed previously].)
{{oth}} 1 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-tattoo-true-fans/ A true Diablo fan] gets his back inked to prove it.
{{blz}} 1 October, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-ii-1.13-stash-size-issues-causes-temp-delay/ v1.13 delayed again] so the larger stash can be removed.
==September 2009==
===Late September 2009===
{{blz}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/female-monk-to-be-revealed-later/ Bashiok on the still-unrevealed] female monk.
{{pre}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/diablo-iii/preview/diablo-iii-hands-on/a-200909249532604041/g-2008063084756359080 GamesRadar previews Diablo 3]. No new info.
{{oth}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-look-for-blizzard.com/ New, Flash-intensive layout] for Blizzard.com and all Blizzard's gaming sites.
{{blz}} 30 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-monks-mana-resource/ Bashiok on the Monk's non-mana] resource.
{{oth}} 28 September, 2009 -- [http://imprint.uwaterloo.ca/2009/sep/25/features/blizzard-entertainment-visits-uw/ Blizzard Jobs visits] Waterloo University.
{{blz}} 28 September, 2009 --[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/wizards-teleport-cooldown-may-be-reduced-with-runes-and-in-skill-tree/ Bashiok on skill runes] and Teleport's cooldown time.
{{pre}} 26 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bosses-and-champions-in-diablo-3/ Bosses and champions] in D3, discussed in detail.
{{blz}} 23 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-wd-damage-and-rune-shirts/ Bashiok on the Witch Doctor], and total skill numbers.
{{vid}} 23 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-diablo-3-videos/ Great videos from a D3 presentation] at Digital Taipei 2009.
{{blz}} 22 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-condensed-skill-trees-and-more/ Bashiok on Low Level Dueling], skill variety, and more.
{{blz}} 22 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-non-mana-resources-and-cinematics/ Bashiok on SC2 vs. D3], and the Wizard and Monk's non-mana resources.
{{pre}} 21 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-quests-detailed/ All about the function of quests] in D3.
{{pic}} 20 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-visual-delights/ New screenshot and concept art].
{{pre}} 19 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/game-controls-and-inventory-explained/ Detailed article covers] the controls and inventory system in D3.
{{int}} 15 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzards-owner-takes-the-fun-out-of-game-development/ Activision/Blizzard CEO] Bobby Kotick on, "taking the fun" out of game development.
{{blz}} 12 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-caps-and-wow-comparisons/ Bashiok on skill caps] and D3's development.
{{blz}} 11 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/bashiok-on-act-2-map-and-swine-flu/ Bashiok on Act 2 Map].
{{int}} 8 September, 2009 -- [http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/blizzards-mike-ryder-interview Michael Ryder], Blizzard's Vice President of International Business, interviewed by GamesIndustry.biz.
{{oth}} 7 September, 2009. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/npc-leah-spotted-in-game/ Leah confirmed] as an in-game NPC sighting.
===Penny Arcade Expo, September 4-6, 2009===
Diablo 3 was playable at PAX and numerous hands-on reports and chunks of (ninja-recorded) gameplay footage surfaced from the convention.
* Gameplay Reports from PAX: (In descending order of length/quality.)
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-d3-hands-on-reports-from-pax/ A fan posts his detailed] game observations from PAX.
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740522 Another fan with] great hands-on play reports.
** [http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2009/09/04/pax-09-hands-on-with-diablo-3/ ThatVideoGameBlog.com] shares tehir impressions.
** [http://www.co-optimus.com/article/2546/Diablo_3_Hands_on_Preview.html Co-Optimus hands-on] preview.
** [http://www.gamestooge.com/2009/09/08/pax-09-gabe-tycho-and-final-thoughts/ GameStooge.com] liked what they saw.
** [http://www.examiner.com/x-14942-San-Jose-Home-Technology-Examiner~y2009m9d8-PAX09-final-thoughts The SF Examiner] saw D3 at PAX.
* Gameplay movies (All fan-grabbed with cell phone cams, so the quality is fairly low.):
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/another-pax-video/ Video with a Wizard] in a desert dungeon and some item hovers.
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-pax-gameplay-footage/ Two more videos] from the show.
** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-diablo-3-videos/ Several more PAX] videos embedded in this post.
* Miscellaneous Articles from PAX
** [http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=25158 Gamasutra describes what makes] PAX special and different from other conventions.
** [http://www.neowin.net/news/gamers/09/09/08/brads-pax-2009 Neowin.net posted] pictures of the Blizzard booth.
** [http://www.nomoregameblogs.com/main/updated-pax-09-exclusive-diablo-3-interview.html NoMoreGameBlogs posts an] "interview" with a Bliz PR guy who can neither confirm nor deny anything.
===Early September, 2009===
{{blz}} 4 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-auto-attributes/ Bashiok on auto-attributes], the issue that never dies.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-damage-types/ Bashiok on the various types of damage] utilized in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d2-v1.13-work-commences/ Work commences on the D2 v1.13 patch]. No ETA is offered.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/here-we-go-again/ The Great Art Controversy (sort of) returns], with half a dozen marked up screenshots from the new gameplay movie. Bashiok argues, fans chime in, and the consensus seems to be strongly against the nitpickers.
{{blz}} 3 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-replayability/ Bashiok on replayability], character variety, and respecs.
{{pre}} 2 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/jay-wilson-on-the-5th-class/ Wired quotes Jay Wilson] on the unannounced 5th class.
{{oth}} 2 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/play-d3-penny-arcade-expo/ Blizzard confirms that Diablo 3] will be playable at the upcoming Penny Arcade Expo.
{{blz}} 2 September, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-boe-items/ Bashiok speaks at great length about BoE] (Bind on Equip) and BoP (Bind on Pickup) items in Diablo 3.
==August 2009==
August was a tremendously busy month for news, headlined by the biggest ever outpouring of Diablo 3 news, from Blizzcon 2009. There was also a fair amount of info released at the Gamescom convention, and items from those events are grouped in the sections below.
===BlizzCon 2009===
[[BlizzCon 2009]] was held on August 21-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center. As is past years, BlizzCon created an amazing amount of news and content. The following sections hold it all, sorted by type and importance. Check [http://www.diii.net/categories/category/blizzcon-2009/ the Blizzcon news category] to see every single news item related to Blizzcon; this Media Coverage page only archives the items with useful content.
====BlizzCon 2009 Interviews====
Interviews with various developers on the D3 team.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/jay-wilson-on-d3s-violence/ Jay Wilson @ Wired.com]. Jay talks about violence in D3, parental guidance, and much more.
* [http://g4tv.com/games/pc/28197/diablo-iii/articles/68225/BlizzCon-2009-Diablo-III-Game-Director-Interview/ Jay Wilson @ G4TV]. Issues covered include end game variety, itemization, the Monk, and lots more.
* [http://gaming.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/26/3633/3633/ Jay Wilson @ The Orange County Register].
* [http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017305p1.html Jay Wilson @ IGN]. Long interview.
* [http://g4tv.com/videos/41158/BlizzCon-2009-Diablo-III-Preview/ Jay Wilson @ G4TV] short Monk-focused feature.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-julian-love-and-kevin-martens/ Julian Love and Kevin Martens] @ Diii.net. Questions cover cinematics, act design, act boss battles, beta testing, and much more.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/group-fansite-interview/ Julian Love and Kevin Martens] do a group fansite interview.
* [http://interviews.slashdot.org/story/09/08/24/1552233/Blizzard-Answers-Your-Questions-and-More?from=rss Leonard Boyarsky @ Slashdot], talks about Battle.net integration and other technical issues.
* [http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/Feature/153717,diablo-iii-qa.aspx Leonard Boyarsky and Christian Lichtner @ Atomic PC].
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/gamespot-video-interview-from-blizzcon/ Gamespot video interview] with Christian Lichtner and Leonard Boyarsky.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/gamespot-video-interview-from-blizzcon/ Christian Lichtner and Leonard Boyarsky] video interview with Gamespot.
* [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/31/blizzard-interview-leo-boyarsky-and-kevin-martens-on-diablo-3/ Leonard Boyarsky and Kevin Martens @ Joystiq.com]. Interview covers D3's plot and lore, Monk weapons, and much more.
* [http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/pc/games/156898.Diablo-III/features/133759.20090831.BlizzCon-Diablo-III-devs-discuss-design-decisions-direction-depth-drops/ GamePlanetNZ posts the transcript] of another Julian Love and Kevin Martens interview.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/more-blizzcon-reports/ Leonard Boyarsky and Kevin Martens] in a video interview with GiantBomb.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3-devs-blizzcon-interview/ GamerZines talks to] Christian Lichtner and Julian Love.
* [http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/features/133735.20090825.BlizzCon-Blizzard-confused-why-other-devs-abandoning-PC-says-MP-experience-is-piracy-solution/ Rob Pardo @ GamePlanetNZ] on Battle.net 2.0 features.
* [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1187 Greg Canessa @ ShackNews], speaking about Battle.net 2.0.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/paul-sams-wired.com/ Paul Sams @ Wired.com]. Blizzard's COO talks about future plans for Battle.net.
====BlizzCon 2009 Screenshots, Artwork, and Movies====
Visual aids and delights.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/6-new-hi-res-screenshots/ Six new screens] from the press CD.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-shots-environment-monk-monsters/ The first 11 Monk screenshots]. Also 2 new monster art, 6 new environmental art, and 2 monk character art images.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-monk-screenshots/ Fourteen more screenshots], new Monk shots on the official site, plus several more of other characters from the Blizzcon press CD.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-monk-introduction-trailer/ Monk introductory trailer]. Not a cinematic, but a cool video of the Monk created with the game engine. Also [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/media/#movies available from Blizzard].
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-monk-class-gameplay-video/ Blizzcon 12 minute gameplay] movie, featuring the Monk and multiplayer action. Also [http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/media/#movies available from Blizzard].
* Blizzcon Art Museum coverage of much new Diablo 3 artwork. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-i/ Part one], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-ii/part two], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-iii/part three], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-iv/ part four], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-v/ part five], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-art-museum-souvenirs-part-vi/ part six].
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/77-photos-from-blizzcon-2009/ Miscellaneous photos] from Blizzcon and the Blizzard fansite summit.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/character-skill-tree-design-project/ All 4 character skill trees] are revealed in a community art project.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-best-bits-video/ IncGamers.com posts a nicely-edited] "best of E3" video.
====BlizzCon 2009 Game Reports and In-depth Coverage====
=====Character Skill Tree Previews=====
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ Monk skill trees and stats]. All 8 skills, with play test comments.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ Barbarian skill trees]. All 35 skills, plus analysis.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-witch-doctor-skills/ Witch Doctor skill trees]. All 35 skills, plus analysis.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-wizard-skill-trees/ Wizard skill trees]. All 30 skills, plus analysis.
=====Monk hands-on play reports=====
* [http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1017306p1.html IGN PC], [http://kotaku.com/5344009/hands-on-with-diablo-iiis-monk Kotaku], [http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/diablo-iii/1017288p1.html Gamespy], [http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/pc/games/156898/previews/133728.BlizzCon-We-played-Diablo-III-and-it-was-good/ GamePlanetNZ], [http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=1185 ShackNews], [http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/games/2784941/Preview-Diablo-III Stuff NZ], [http://www.planetdiablo.com/community/events/blizzcon09/reports/monkpreview.shtml Planet Diablo], [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/diablo-iii-hands-on_8 EuroGamer], [http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/211901/diablo-iii-monk-supernova-preview/ GamePro], [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/joystiq-on-the-desert-wastes/ Joystiq.com], and [http://www.gameshark.com/previews/3451/Diablo-III-Mini-Monk-Preview.htm GameShark.com].
=====Other demo reports=====
* [http://www.rpgamer.com/games/diablo/diablo3/diablo3blizz09imp.html RPGamer on all aspects of the demo].
* IGN with [http://pc.ign.com/articles/102/1020729p1.html 10 things you should know about the Monk].
* [http://www.crispygamer.com/previews/2009-09-01/diablo-iii-is-totally-90s.aspx Crispy Gamer comments] on the graphics and other technical details.
* [http://www.incgamers.com/Previews/130/Diablo-3-Hands-On-Preview IncGamers hosts a general audience article] by Diii.net's Flux about the Blizzcon D3 experience.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-offices-d3-demo-report/ Overall discussion] of the Blizzcon build, as seen in a demo from Blizzard HQ the day before Blizzcon.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2009-t-minus-one-day-thursday/ Another game report] based on the demo seen during the Fansite Summit at Blizzard HQ.
* [http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,693458/Diablo-3-Techies-do-the-hands-on-test/Practice/ PC Games Hardware hands-on] from a technical PoV.
* [http://www.fearnet.com/news/b16409_blizzcon_2009_diablo_3_even_diablo_ier.html FearNet.com posted] a short and somewhat critical writeup.
* [http://www.gamearena.com.au/videos/latest.php/bigpond-gamearena-blizzcon-feature Australian GameArena] with a video report on Blizzcon.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-skill-trees-and-character-skill-notes/ Diii.net's short report] on the Wizard and Witch Doctor.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-live-chat-sessions/ Post Blizzcon live] chat with Diii.net staff and fans who got hands on play time.
=====Official FAQs and Info=====
* Diablo 3 [[BlizzCon 2009 Diablo 3 Official Preview|Sneak Preview with Jay Wilson Q&A]]
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-battle.net-faq/ Blizzcon B.net 2.0 FAQ]. Includes numerous press CD screenshots.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/official-diablo-3-faq/ Official Diablo 3 FAQ]. Updated for Blizzcon with Monk info.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-fact-sheet/ Diablo 3 Fact Sheet].
====BlizzCon 2009 D3 Panel Coverage====
Coverage of the three Diablo 3 panels held at Blizzcon. Click to the panel pages in the wiki for full coverage, transcripts, and more.
=====Diablo 3 Heroes and Monsters Panel=====
[[BlizzCon 2009 Panel: Diablo 3 Heroes and Monsters|Full panel coverage]] in the wiki.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/heroes-monsters-panel/ Video of the whole panel]
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/why-the-monk/ Bullet points from the] panel's PowerPoint presentation.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/monk-panel-discussion/ Diii.net's detailed discussion] of the panel's coverage of the Monk.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-character-panel-skill-improvements/ Diii.net on the] recent improvements to the Barbarian, Witch Doctor, and Wizard, as well as why skill runes are not in the BlizzCon build.
* [http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon/recaps/heroes_monsters-panel.xml Blizzard's own summary] of the panel.
* [http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/blizzcon-2009-a-hoard-of-diablo-3-info/ Joystiq adds their coverage] of the panel.
=====Diablo 3 Art Panel=====
See [[BlizzCon_2009_Panel:_Diablo_3_Art|the panel page]] for full coverage.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-art-panel-live-blogged-now/ Diii.net's rough transcript] from live blogging.
* [http://www.blizzblues.com/us/blizzcon-2009-art-panel-19595102181.html Bashiok offered a] quick summary in a forum post.
=====Diablo 3 Open Q&A=====
[[BlizzCon_2009_Panel:_Diablo_3_Open_Q_and_A|This panel]] replaced the Diablo 3 Lore panel, and was held on Saturday afternoon. The whole panel was audience questions, and as usual at such events, the quality of the queries varied widely.
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-3-open-qa-full-transcript1/ Panel transcript].
=====Diablo 3/WoW Press-Only Q&A=====
Not an official D3 panel, but this hour long conference interview was for the press only, and was not streamed live. See [[BlizzCon_2009:_D3/WoW_Press_Q_and_A|the panel page]] for full coverage.
* Summarized transcripts:
** [http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=19458 Zam.com] provided the most complete transcript.
** [http://www.gamespot.com/news/6216012.html Gamespot] and [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/94101-Blizzcon-09-Diablo-III-WoW-Private-Q-A The Escapist] provided summaries.
====BlizzCon 2009 Diablo 3 News====
Chronological highlights of the ongoing Blizzcon news coverage. These do <u>not</u> include the interviews, game reports, panels, and other features already listed.
* 21 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/fourth-class-revealed-monk/ The Official Korean D3 Site] accidentally leaks advance word of the Monk.
* 21 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-blizzcon-2009-goodie-bag/ Blizzcon Goodie Bag inventoried].
* 21 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/directv-fubard/ The DirectTV online stream] of Blizzcon was broken and useless for the first few hours of the show, presumably due to heavy demand.
* 22 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-costume-contest-winner/ Rainyia's Mistress of Pain] wins the Blizzcon costume contest. (Making of [http://forums.diii.net/showpost.php?p=7117865&postcount=54 photos] here.)
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://www.incgamers.com/News/18182/two-blizzard-releases-next-year IncGamers reports] that WoW:Cataclysm and Starcraft 2 are coming in 2010. Diablo 3 = 2011+
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3175718 1up.com] reports on the potential for Diablo 3 to move to consoles.
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://kotaku.com/5343307/blizzcon-2009-the-show-so-far Kotaku posts] an info-rich item on Day One of Blizzcon.
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1051/1/ Legit Reviews] with an interesting feature about the vendor booths set up inside Blizzcon.
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://www.ocregister.com/articles/blizzcon-game-world-2536975-blizzard-warcraft The OC Register] with a feature on non-gaming friends and family who attended Blizzcon.
* 23 August, 2009 -- [http://kotaku.com/5343305/blizzcon-costume-contest-jay-mohr-craves-blue-elf-sex Kotaku on the Blizzcon costume contest].
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/cinematic-diablo-revealed/ Cinematic Diablo is a girl?] Surprising early images of the cinematic Diablo seen during the Blizzcon Direct TV broadcast.
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://gaming.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/24/what-blizzard-gets-out-of-blizzcon/3409/ The Orange County Register] interviews Blizzard employees about what they get out of BlizzCon.
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/94134-Is-There-a-Zombie-on-Blizzards-Lawn Blizzard loves PopCap games], by The Escapist.
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-av-club-at-blizzcon-zerg-worgen-and-felicia-da,32069/ The Onion AV Club] on Blizzcon and the games found therein.
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1052/1/ Legit Reviews' cute] cosplay girl collection.
* 25 August, 2009 -- [http://kotaku.com/5345172/where-are-the-official-diablo-iii-rainbow-unicorn-shirts Kotaku wonders where] the Diablo 3 Rainbow and Unicorn shirts went.
* 27 August, 2009 -- [http://www.joystiq.com/photos/blizzcon-2009-costumes-1/2227842/ Joystiq posts a large gallery] of photos from the Blizzcon costume contest.
* 31 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/character-skill-tree-design-project/ Mock up skill trees] posted for all 4 classes.
* 31 August, 2009 -- [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/weekend-news-tidbits/ More Blizzcon news tidbits] surface.
* 1 September, 2009 -- [http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2781543 AusGamers on all things Diablo 3] from Blizzcon.
* 3 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-blizzcon-reports/ More post-Blizzcon reports surface].
* 4 September, 2009 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/yet-more-blizzcon-leavings/ Collection of misc] late-breaking Blizzcon news items.
===August 2009: Gamescom===
The first annual [http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/ Gamescom convention] was held in Cologne, Germany, August 19-23, 2009. Blizzard staffed a large booth and sent playable versions of Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3. The interesting thing was that this event overlapped with BlizzCon's August 21-22 schedule. So while Blizzard wanted to show off new stuff in Diablo 3 at Gamescom, they had to gimp their build to withhold any details of the [[Monk]] until after the big character announcement at the Blizzcon opening ceremonies.
There were some early news reports of interesting D3 stuff from Gamescom, but the last 2 days of the event were entirely overshadowed by the much bigger news and media coverage coming from Anaheim.
{{oth}} 14 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/play-d3-in-germany-gamescom/ Blizzard confirms that Diablo 3] will be playable at the Gamescom.
{{pre}} 19 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/gamescon-diablo-iii-hands-on/ Kotaku posts a hands-on from Gamescom], and some shaky cam footage of D3 in action surfaces.
{{pre}} 19 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/1up.com-gamescom-d3-preview/ 1up.com posts a hands-on] report from Gamescom.
{{pre}} 20 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/ign-gamescom-witch-doctor-report/ IGN posts a Witch Doctor] hands-on report from Gamescom.
{{vid}} 20 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/gamescom-wizard-gameplay-footage/ Game Trailers posts some Gamescom gameplay footage].
{{pre}} 20 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/more-reports-and-movies-from-gamescon/ More Gamescom reports] and some more video footage as well.
{{vid}} 21 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/4-more-gameplay-videos-from-gamescom/ Four more videos of D3] from Gamescom hit YouTube.
===August 2009: Pre-Blizzcon===
Blizzard kept very quiet pre-Blizzcon; saving up all their big stuff for the convention. Even Bashiok was busy planning Blizzcon events and had little time for the forums.
{{blz}} 13 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-joins-the-twitter-revolution/ Blizzard officially launches Twitter] accounts for Diablo, Warcraft, and Starcraft.
{{blz}} 11 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/respecs-planned-for-d2-v1.13/ Blizzard reveals that the D2X v1.13 patch]] is underway, and will likely include some method of respecs.
{{blz}} 10 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-stereo-3d-and-pvp/ Bashiok on "Stereo 3D" and PvP]. No PvP details yet, sadly.
{{pre}} 10 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcast-episode-10/ Blizzcast 10] is released, with entirely ''World of Warcraft'' content.
{{com}} 8 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/naked-ironman-hardcore-uber-tristram/ D2 players complete the entire game], including [[Pandemonium Event|Uber Tristram]] in naked, ironman mode.
{{blz}} 6 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d3-qas/ Starcraft 2 is officially delayed]. But we're told this delay is due to Battle.net issues, and [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/sc2-delay-will-not-affect-other-blizzard-titles/ will not affect other in-progress Blizzard titles].
{{blz}} 4 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-rune-visuals/ Bashiok on skill rune visuals].
{{com}} 2 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/mad-prophecies-3-respecs-and-skill-use/ Does player skill exist in Diablo 2]? Or is it all determined by equipment and buld? And how will this translate to Diablo 3?
{{com}} 1 August, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-shared-skills/ Shared skills are debated]. Should characters in Diablo 3 have the ability to use another character's skills, as some Runewords and Uniques allow in Diablo 2?
==July 2009==
{{blz}} 29 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-game-difficulty/ Bashiok on game difficulty].
{{com}} 29 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-15-higher-level-skills/ How should higher level skills] function in Diablo 3? Are they big improvements over lower level skills, or should everything remain viable in the late game?
{{blz}} 28 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-class-specific-items/ Bashiok on class-specific items] touches off a long debate. Bashiok returned to this issue [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-class-specific-items-part-two/ with another post the next day].
{{com}} 25 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-the-perfect-pvp-world/ What would Diablo 3's PvP] system resemble in a perfect world?
{{blz}} 24 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-gold-drops-and-wow-comparisons/ Bashiok on gold drops] and a long and sarcastic reply about WoW comparisons.
[[Image:Unburied-statue.jpg|thumb|300px|Unburied statue.]]{{oth}} 24 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-unburied-fan-made-sculpture-wins-marin-county-fair-competition/ A fan wins a statue contest] with his version of the Diablo 3 [[Unburied]] monster.
{{blz}} 23 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-tidbits-and-color-controversy/ Bashiok on subliminal images] and stomping ambient life forms.
{{blz}} 22 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-weapon-switching/ Bashiok's comments on his non-use] of on weapon switching in D2 set off a long debate about the necessity of such a feature in D3.
{{blz}} 19 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-random-dungeon-levels/ Bashiok debates the merits] of random dungeon levels.
{{blz}} 19 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-mega-knockbacks-and/ Bashiok on "Mega Knockbacks"] and the lie that is a top game sales chart.
{{blz}} 18 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d3s-sound-production/ Bashiok on D3's sound production].
{{blz}} 17 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-plague-of-toads/ Bashiok on Plague of Toads] in a post that starts a huge debate about the design of higher vs. lower level spells. This one continues with [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-plague-of-toads-and-forum-etiquette/ another long Bashiok post] the next day.
{{blz}} 15 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-mature-rating-and/ Bashiok on mature ratings] and the inventory.
{{blz}} 14 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-party-issues/ Bashiok makes a long and] explanatory post about multiplayer and the party system.
{{blz}} 14 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-acid-cloud-and-corpse-physics/ Bashiok on Acid Cloud] and corpse physics.
[[Image:Skill_witchdoctor_horrify_icon.gif|right]]{{blz}} 11 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-horrify/ Bashiok on Horrify], the male Wizard, and item sharing.
{{com}} 10 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/why-blizzard-should-offer-lan-support/ Why Blizzard should offer LAN support]. An editorial debated.
{{blz}} 9 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-soul-harvest/ Bashiok on Soul Harvest] and damage types.
[[Image:Disintegrate-purple.gif|thumb|300px|Disintegrate, purple-ized.]]
{{blz}} 8 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-arcane-spell-colors/ Bashiok on Arcane skill colors] and Wizard damage types.
{{blz}} 7 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-death-proof/ Bashiok posts about Death Proof], Fire Spells, Mobility Spells, and Paying to re-Play.
{{com}} 5 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-14-diablo-iii-trading/ Trading in D3 is examined], with comparisons and discussions of how trading works in other RPGs.
{{blz}} 3 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-dungeons-are-epic-and-unique/ Bashiok on D3's] epic and unique dungeons.
{{blz}} 1 July, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-lan-support-hammer-lore-and-blizzcon-t-shirts/ Bashiok on LAN support], Hammers of the Ancients, and Blizzard's Blizzcon T-shirts.
{{com}} 1 July, 2009 Diii.net wraps up their massive, four-part '''Diablo 3: The First Year in Review''' article series. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-the-first-year-in-review-part-i/ Part One], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-the-first-year-in-review-part-ii/ Part Two], [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-the-first-year-in-review-part-iii/Part Three], and [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-the-first-year-in-review-part-iv/ Part Four].
==June 2009==
{{com}} June 28, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-the-first-year-in-review-part-i/ What We've Learned] news analysis column debuts by reviewing the first year of Diablo 3.
{{int}} June 28, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/rob-pardo-interviewed/ Rob Pardo] interviewed on WoW, B.net, and a little D3. By IndustryGamers.com
{{com}} June 27, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/runewords-a-change-to-pvp/ PvP discussion]: How D2's runewords changed everything (for better and worse).
{{com}} June 25, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/what-if-diablo-iii-gunslinger-class/ Class speculation]: The Gunslinger.
{{com}} June 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-does-d3-need-a-sexy-character/ Does Diablo 3] need a sexy character?
{{blz}} June 23, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-health-bar-changed/ Bashiok on] changes to the monster health bar display in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} June 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-dynamic-lighting-and-tomes-of-lore/ Bashiok on] dynamic lightning and tomes of lore in Diablo 3.
{{blz}} June 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-graphics-and-german-wizards/ Bashiok on] German wizards and game graphics.
{{oth}} June 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/painted-diablo-iii-overthrown-diorama-unveiled/ Diablo 3 Barbarian] painted statue revealed. ([http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-overthrown-limited-edition-sold-out/ It sells out] in 2 days.)
{{com}} June 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/make-your-own-class/ Create your own] D3 class section premieres.
{{blz}} June 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-unlocking-tyraels-face/ Bashiok on] unlocking Tyrael's face.
{{blz}} June 11, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-delayed/ Bashiok explains] why the D2 v1.13 patch was delayed.
{{blz}} June 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-barbarians-fury/ Bashiok on] changes to the Barbarian's Fury. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-is-fury-ous/ Follow up] #1. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-fury-and-the-joys-of-forum-moderation/ Follow up] #2.
{{blz}} June 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-gore/ Bashiok on] gore and Blizzcon announcements.
{{blz}} June 8, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-health-globe-drops/ Bashiok on] [[health globes]] and the [[boss]]es that drop them.
{{com}} June 7, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/no-game-support-boycott-the-sequel/ Angry fans ask] why they should buy a sequel when the original game was not supported as promised?
{{blz}} June 6, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/battle.net-confirmed-fee-free/ Starcraft 2 CM] confirms that some Battle.net access will be fee-free. Details yet TBD.
{{blz}} June 4, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-bloody-floors-white-noise-and-graphics/ Bashiok on] blood floors, white noise, and graphics.
{{blz}} June 3, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/runes-value-and-legitimate-trade/ Bashiok on] runes, trades, and item value.
{{blz}} June 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-rune-swapping/ Bashiok] on skill rune swapping.
{{pic}} June 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-bone-reaver/ The Bone Reaver] concept art debuts.
==May 2009==
{{com}} May 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/mad-prophecies-2-defensive-skills/ Defensive Skills] are never as useful as offensive skills. Can this be fixed in Diablo 3?
{{blz}} May 28, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-bald-fallen/ Bashiok] on bald Fallen.
{{Com}} May 27, 2009: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-diablo-pvp-the-past-present-and-future/ Diablo PVP: The Past, Present, and Future] Discussion of PvP implementation in past Diablo titles going towards D3.
{{oth}}May 25, 2009: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/ongoing-d2-support-questions/ Blizzard calls for] questions on the future of Diablo II.
{{blz}} May 25, 2009: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-fallen-and-animations/ Bashiok on] Fallen and monster animations.
{{pre}} May 23, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-bestiary-the-fallen-ones/ Fallen Ones bestiary page] added to the official site. With [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/fallen-screenshots/ bonus screenshots] and concept art.
{{blz}} May 22, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-item-colors-and-blizzcon-tickets/ Bashiok on Item Colors and Blizzcon Tickets].
{{blz}} May 21, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-socketing-confirmation/ Bashiok on socketing confirmation].
{{oth}} May 20, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/get-a-blizzcon-ticket/ Get a BlizzCon Ticket].
{{oth}} May 18, 2009. [http://www.incgamers.com/News/16421/BlizzConTicketsSoldOutIn15Seconds IncGamers reports: BlizzCon tickets sold out in 15 seconds].
{{com}} May 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/mad-prophecies-1/ Balance issues] in Diablo 2 and other RPGs. Can End Game characters ever be properly balanced?
{{oth}} May 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/first-batch-of-blizzcon-2009-tickets-sold-out/ First Batch of BlizzCon 2009 Tickets Sold Out].
{{blz}} May 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-runewords-and-the-d2-economy/ Bashiok on Runewords and the D2 Economy].
{{oth}} May 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-ticket-sales-tomorrow-update/ BlizzCon ticket sales tomorrow. Buying process info].
{{blz}} May 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/larger-stash-in-d2-v1.13/ Bashiok talks of larger stash for Diablo II in patch 1.13]
{{pic}} May 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-cosplay/ Bashiok posted Blizzard-themed cosplay pictures from China]
{{blz}} May 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-system-specs-and-demo-players/ Bashiok on System Specs and Demo Players].
{{oth}} May 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/best-costume-to-win-a-free-trip-to-blizzcon-2009/ Costume contest to win free trip to BlizzCon 2009 ]
{{oth}} May 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/greg-canessa-joins-battle.net-2.0-dev-team/ Greg Canessa Joins Battle.net 2.0 Dev Team].
{{blz}} May 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/sideshow-diablo-iii-overthrown-nearing-final-stages/ Diablo III statue nearing final stages].
{{blz}} May 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-skill-trees-innovative-overhaul/ Diablo III Skill Trees Innovative Overhaul].
{{blz}} May 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2009-diablo-iii-panels-revealed/ Blizzcon 2009 Diablo III Panels Revealed].
{{blz}} May 07, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-skill-synergies/ Bashiok on Skill Synergies].
{{com}} May 6, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-13-maximum-level/ Level up rate and maximum level] in Diablo 3. How fast, and how soon?
{{blz}} May 05, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-2009-tickets-on-sale-may-16/ BlizzCon 2009 Tickets On Sale May 16].
{{blz}} May 05, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-level-requirements-wearing-girls-clothing-and-v1.13/ Bashiok on Level Requirements, Wearing Girl's Clothing, and v1.13].
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==April 2009==
[[Image:Archivist.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Archivist]]!]]
{{com}} April 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-12-monster-variety/ Monster variety.] How much variety do you want to see in Diablo 3?
{{blz}} April 29, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-lore/ Bashiok on Lore]
{{com}} April 26, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-what-it-deserves/ Giving Diablo 3 what it deserves]. How much of a lifestyle change is required to welcome Diablo III into your life?
{{blz}} April 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on/ Bashiok on Health Globes and Healing]
{{blz}} April 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-mana-regeneration-party-bonuses-hack-prevention-and-gameplay-tra/ Bashiok on Wizard's mana, hacking, party mode and gameplay demo character level].
{{blz}} April 21, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/decapitation-in-diablo-3/ Bashiok tells us how the decapitation animation is activated].
{{blz}} April 20, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/the-barbarians-tattoos/ Bashiok explains why Barbarian tattoos are different in Diablo II and Diablo III].
{{com}} April 19, 2009: [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/guest-article-is-there-a-downside-to-hardcore/ Is there a downside to Hardcore?] Article looks at the possible detrimental effects that [[Hardcore]] mode brings to the game.
{{blz}} April 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d2-ladder-reset-coming/ Blizzard informs of incoming Ladder Reset].
{{blz}} April 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-is-less-filling/ Bashiok on pictures from Blizzard HQ].
{{blz}} April 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on...-everything/ Bashiok answers 50 random questions at once].
{{blz}} April 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/two-unannounced-classes-and-expansions-possibilities/ Bashiok talks generally about class archtypes].
{{blz}} April 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-theme-park-contest-winners/ Blizzard Theme Park Contest Winners].
{{blz}} April 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashioks-monday/ Bashiok on several topics not directly related to D3].
{{blz}} April 9, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-explains-diablo-3-skill-tree-design/ Bashiok Explains Diablo 3 Skill Tree Design].
{{oth}} April 9, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-logo-wins-2009-mi6-awards/ Diablo III Logo Wins 2009 MI6 Awards].
{{oth}} April 8, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzards-friends-list-and-mvp-programs-terminated/ Blizzard’s Friends List and MVP Programs Terminated].
{{blz}} April 3, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-siegebreaker-breaks-wall-to-catch-merc-through-debris/ Bashiok on ambient life, beta eligibility, and the new interface design].
{{blz}} April 3, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashok-on-game-length-and-inventory-design/ Bashiok on game length and interface design feedback].
{{blz}} April 2, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-the-wwi-demo/ Bashiok: making of the WWI gameplay movie].
{{blz}} April 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/fourth-diablo-iii-class-revealed-the-archivist/ Bashiok adds more Archivist details].
{{pre}} April 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/fourth-diablo-iii-class-revealed-the-archivist/ The Archivist class revealed].
==March 2009==
[[Image:Paper-doll-annotated.jpg|thumb|300px|New paper doll.]]
{{int}} March 31, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iiis-composer-speaks/ Russell Browser, Diablo III composer, shares soundtrack information].
{{pic}} March 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcast-8-live-with-diablo-iii-goodies/ Blizzcast #8 with new info and interface pics].
{{blz}} March 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-user-interface-uses-intelligent-engine/ Bashiok on the interface and skill hotkeys].
{{blz}} March 21, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-buff-timers/ Bashiok on buff timers and awesome fan art].
{{com}} March 19, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-11-maximum-party-size/ Maximum party size issues]. How large will parties be in Diablo 3? How large should they be?
{{oth}} March 19, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/battle.net-2.0-is-here/ Battle.net 2.0 launched].
{{int}} March 17, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bill-roper-on-d3/ Bill Roper comments] on Diablo 3, with some controversy. Videogamer.com
{{blz}} March 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-orbs-hells-and-sound-effects/ Bashiok on health globes, wizard orbs, and sound effects].
{{blz}} March 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-upcoming-d3-goodies/ Bashiok on system requirements and upcoming info releases].
{{pic}} March 8, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzard-campus-weta-wolfrider-statue-finally-installed/ WoW Wolfrider statue installed on Blizzard campus].
{{blz}} March 6, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-blizzard-and-guns/ Bashiok on Blizzard, Guns, and Immunities].
{{blz}} March 5, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-wizard-orb-and-unannounced-weapon-enchantment/ Bashiok on Wizard items and skill runes].
{{oth}} March 3, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-ii-patch-1.13-community-wish-list/ Blizzard requests fan input on D2 v1.13 patch fixes].
** Updated [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-2-patch-1.13-eta-and-content/ suggestions guidelines].
** Updated, Bashiok [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-ii-v1.13-patch-update/ gives a non-ETA].
{{blz}} March 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-elemental-weapon-effects/ Bashiok on elemental weapon visual effects].
==February 2009==
[[Image:Unburied render.jpg|thumb|300px|The Unburied.]]
{{pic}} February 28, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-diablo-iii-sceenshots/ New Diablo III screenshots].
{{pre}} February 26, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bestiary-update-unburied/ The Unburied is added to the D3 bestiary]. Plus forum posts and [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/small-unburied-lore-update/ Bashiok comments on it].
{{blz}} February 24, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/chests-and-unannounced-classes/ Bashiok on chests, keys, and unannounced classes].
{{vid}} February 23, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/female-wd-talks-to-captain-rumford/ Video from Blizzcon shows NPC conversation].
{{blz}} February 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-d2-secrets/ Bashiok on chat gem, standard of heroes, and charms].
{{oth}} February 17, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-in-2009/ BlizzCon 2009 Announced].
{{blz}} February 14, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/players-wont-explore-all-the-world-in-diablo-3/ Bashiok says the World Map is larger than the game world].
{{blz}} February 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/affixes-that-are-odd-on-some-items/ Bashiok on item affixes].
{{blz}} February 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/can-diablo-iii-feel-good-without-identify/ Bashiok on ID scrolls].
{{blz}} February 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/loot-bosses-and-cars/ Bashiok on loot and bosses].
{{com}} February 12, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-10-horror-elements/ Horror elements]. Will Diablo 3 be scary and gruesome? Should it be?
{{blz}} February 11, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/item-customization/ Bashiok on item customization and sockets].
{{blz}} February 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/more-bashiok-on-gold-sinks-fury-and-the-new-chat-gem/ Bashiok on gold sinks, Fury, and the new chat gem].
{{blz}} February 8, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-gold-sinks/ Bashiok on gold sinks and soul bound items].
{{blz}} February 2, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-dps-displays/ Bashiok on DPS display].
{{int}} February 1, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-gamestar-interviews-leonard-boyarsky/ Leonard Boyarsky on runes, skills, inventory, and much more].
==January 2009==
[[Image:Secret-level-unicorn1.jpg|thumb|300px|Bashiok's pretty unicorn pony.]]
{{pic}} January 31, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/thousand-pound-ghostbuster/ Joke images: Thousand Pound Ghostbuster and rainbow-farting unicorn].
{{pic}} January 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-diablo-iii-official-wallpapers-1-29/ New official wallpapers].
{{com}} January 30, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/on-the-drawing-board-9-item-sets-and-set-items/ Item Sets and Set Items]. What changes and modifications can we expect to see in Diablo 3?
{{pre}} January 18, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-death-knight-class/ Death Knight class speculation].
{{blz}} January 17, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/dropped_items_degrade_diablo_3_performance/ Bashiok on dropped items = performance degradation and a larger stash].
{{blz}} January 16, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/damage-and-soundtrack/ Bashiok on damage display and soundtrack].
{{blz}} January 13, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-build-customization-ui-economy-and-more/ Bashiok on inventory space, respecs, and much more].
{{blz}} January 10, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/bashiok-on-auction-houses/ Bashiok on Auction Houses and trading].
{{pic}} January 8, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-screenshots-and-concept-art-january-8-update/ New screenshots and concept art].
{{pre}} January 7, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/pc-gamer-on-diablo-iii-and-blizzard/ PC Gamer UK vs. US cover captions]. Plus their short Diablo III preview.
{{blz}} January 7, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/diablo-iii-stat-points/ Bashiok on Skill Points and build variety].
{{pre}} January 5, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/d3-in-pcgamer/ PC Gamer magazine preview]. Nothing new in the preview; [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2421&cat=576 cover photo here].
{{pic}} January 3, 2009. [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/new-female-witchdoctor-concept-art/ New Female WitchDoctor concept art].
==Newer & Older News==
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