Yes, You Have to Install Battle.net to Play Diablo 4 via PC Game Pass

Microsoft is limiting Xbox Game Pass subscription extensions in certain countries to deter players from stacking their membership at a cheaper rate.

Diablo 3 may no longer be the newest ARPG on the block, but that doesn't mean that its fans and developers are done thinking about it. One of its former developers has been discussing the key design decisions that went into it, in fact, and comparing it to 11th Hour Games' Last Epoch, which launched to immediate success back in February, with players quick to point out the similarities between it and the Diablo series. 

The PTR for Diablo 4 Patch 1.4.0 is well underway, and players have been delving into the variety of content to be tested. While the new systems and content have proven to be a nice change of pace for many, some players feel that the rewards from some content leave more to be desired. One such case appears to be the new Tormented Echoes Bosses, which are supercharged level 200 versions of the ladder bosses such as Duriel, Varshan, and the new boss, Andariel. These Super Bosses drop a number of Legendary and Unique items, Summoning Materials for other bosses, and one very important reward — one Resplendent Spark for killing your first Tormented Boss. A number of players have taken issue with the rewards offered by this difficult challenge, and several have taken to social media sites and the PTR forums to address their concerns. Reddit user Oceanfather created a post on the Diablo 4 Subreddit about this topic, mentioning the much steeper material requirement to summon the empowered bosses such as Tormented Grigiore. The problem is, when a boss is slain, they drop the same amount of Shard of Agony as their normal counterpart. This creates a situation where if you wish to get materials to summon Duriel or Andariel, it is currently more economical to repeatedly farm the normal, less challenging, and less rewarding version of these bosses. Blizzard has since responded to the post, stating that there will be some degree of changes coming to the rewards of Tormented Echo Bosses.

Xbox has partnered with the UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) trade association’s Digital Schoolhouse initiative in order to release a series of Xbox Field Trips, educational podcasts based on popular Xbox Game Pass titles including Sea of Thieves and Minecraft.

BattleJuice Alchemist, an action RPG that combines the isometric combat of games like Diablo and Hades with the intense one-on-one battles popularized by JRPGs, puts an intense spin on the genre formula: instead of relying on weapons gathered from the world or looted from your foes, you'll have to make all your combat tools yourself.

Market research and data tracking firm NewZoo has released their 2023 PC and Console Gaming Report, and it provides an interesting snapshot of an industry in a bit of a transitional mode. The gaming industry saw out-of-control growth during the pandemic, which fizzled a bit in 2022, but 2023 saw a return to modest growth with the PC/console market reaching $93.5 billion, up 2.3 percent year-on-year. This growth was largely driven by the PC market, which was up 3.9 percent year-on-year, while the console market was up 1.7 percent YoY. The PC market accounted for 43 percent of industry revenue, while consoles were 57 percent.

If you’ve been looking to renew or extend your membership to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, one of the best deals in gaming, Target is currently offering a three-month subscription for just $39.99 (was $49.99). Discounts that bring this subscription below $40 are sometimes available, but this is currently the best deal happening.

We've datamined some splash images for the upcoming Season 4 Battle Pass in Diablo 4. While these are not the models themselves, the datamined images look like those that are used as the backsplash on the Battle Pass — take a look at the different armor, weapons, mounts, and gravestones! Diablo 4 PTR Now Available to Download Diablo 4 PTR Patch 1.4.0 Patch Notes

Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in April 2024. Highlights include Lego 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour, and Harold Halibut.

If you want to hack and slash through Demons while having access to a massive library of games on PC, there's good news for you — Diablo 4 is now available on Xbox PC Game Pass! But how do you go about playing Diablo 4 on Game Pass? Let's break down all the steps to get you going so you can jump right into Sanctuary to battle demons. Diablo 4 PTR Patch 1.4.0 Patch Notes Now Available All 8 New Legendary Aspects in Diablo 4 PTR Patch 1.4.0 First, you'll have to install the Xbox App from the Microsoft Store website or the Microsoft Store App. After the Xbox App is installed, launch it to continue. If you don't have a Microsoft account, you will need to make one — it only takes a few seconds. Once you're logged in to the Xbox App, search for Diablo 4 in the search bar at the top of the window, then click on the install button.

Diablo 4 is now live on Xbox Game Pass for both Console and PC players! Diablo 4 on Xbox Game Pass Diablo 4 coming to PC Game Pass opens up access to a large amount of new players, which has the potential that Diablo 4 will get a sudden influx of fresh faces.

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