Blizzard nerfs Diablo IV character builds ahead of new season launch

Ahead of the release of patch 1.1.1 later today, Diablo 4 patch 1.1.2 has been spotted as an encrypted developer build.

Today, after a long list of eight delays (called time extensions), the New Zealand Commerce Commission has officially cleared Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. That makes the Pacific Ocean island country the 42nd where the deal has been approved, although technically, the Federal Trade Commission may still continue to pursue its in-house judiciary process even after being defeated in federal court following the request for a preliminary injunction.

Last week, some fearless Diablo 4 players unplugged their internet to confuse the action RPG into letting them take non-seasonal characters into the seasonal mode. Blizzard has fixed the exploit—which allowed you to transfer valuable items back and forth—and has reportedly banned players who made use of it.

Necromancy is live in RuneScape . The huge, game-changing update is here, bringing the first new combat style, an all-new season, skill, and much more.

Blizzard said it has banned Diablo 4 players who used a character realm transfer exploit that went viral late July.

By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a writer covering tech deals and The Verge’s Deals newsletter, buying guides, and gift guides. Previously, he spent 15 years in the photography industry.

Blizzard Entertainment is gearing up to release the sixth season of Overwatch 2 into the marketplace. If you’re eager to dive into the season, then anything marketing-wise might catch your attention. Well, it looks like one piece of marketing material managed to get out to the public before its actual scheduled release. The best part about this is that the actual president of Blizzard Entertainment was reportedly the individual responsible for the leak. Now fans are getting a quick peek into some of the upcoming season six skins.

F1® Manager 2023 is now available for players who purchase the Deluxe Edition ahead of the game’s full launch on July 31. Team Principals can get a head start on leading their team to glory during a career spanning decades or take on single-race scenarios crafted with real life F1® data in the brand-new ‘Race Replay’ mode. Deluxe Edition also allowing them to answer some of the biggest ‘What If’ questions in F1® courtesy of the Exclusive Scenarios Pack.  

Path of Exile has long run in parallel to Diablo. When the original launched back in 2013, it was pitched as a fresh alternative to the then-troubled Diablo III. Now, with Path of Exile 2 in development and Diablo IV struggling, their identity once again seem inextricably linked.

Developer Ratata Arts has revealed a new trailer for its Patapon spiritual successor Ratatan. 

By Antonio G. Di Benedetto, a writer covering tech deals and The Verge’s Deals newsletter, buying guides, and gift guides. Previously, he spent 15 years in the photography industry.

Diablo 4's first onslaught of post-launch support has officially begun, with the excellent action RPGs Season of the Malignant now live. Blizzard has released a hype trailer, extolling all true believers to return to the service of the Cathedral of Light and do some damned demon slaying.