Month: June 2008

Twenty years have passed since the cataclysmic events of Diablo®II. Mephisto, Diablo, and Baal have been defeated, but the Worldstone, which
once shielded the world of Sanctuary from the forces of both the High Heavens and the Burning Hells, has been destroyed, and evil once again
stirs in Tristram….

Following the unveiling of Diablo III today at the Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, we’ve launched the game’s official website,
with information about the places, characters, monsters, and adventures awaiting you upon your return to the world of Sanctuary. Some of the
site’s highlights include:

• The cinematic teaser trailer shown at the 2008 Worldwide Invitational
• A 20-minute gameplay demo video
• More than 60 screenshots and pieces of concept art
• Deckard Cain’s journal, narrated by Deckard Cain himself — stay a while and listen!
• And much, much more

Visit the new Diablo III website now to learn more about the game, and make sure to check out the
official FAQ and the announcement press release.

Can’t get enough of Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftain’s epic metal? The group’s hit single “I Am Murloc” is available today as free downloadable content for
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Download it today!

The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with new pieces of artwork.

Arena Season 4 has now officially begun, and players can immediately begin competing for the new Brutal Gladiator and Guardian PvP item sets. Players will now also be able to purchase Arena Season 2 items using the honor system. Please note that we have reset all Arena team and personal ratings, though players retain their Arena points and teams. The team and personal rating have simply been reset to the default 1500, allowing all teams to once again compete for top honors with a fresh start. Also, with the end of the third season, players on the top teams from each battlegroup will be receiving their end-of-season rewards approximately one week from today. These include Arena-specific titles that they can display proudly until the end of the new season, and, for the best of the best, an Armored Nether Drake.

Here is the next honorable mention from this month’s comic contest submissions.
Remember, the contest will go on all year long, so don’t miss your chance to win
a copy of the World of Warcraft Battle Chest signed by both Vice President of Creative Development Chris
Metzen and Art Director Chris Robinson, as well as a World of Warcraft 60 day pre-paid time card.

Keep those comics coming! Check out today’s honorable mention from Azurah.

Have a comic to submit? It’s not too late to enter the comic contest. Read the official rules, and submit your comics today!

Each summer, the arrival of the Midsummer Fire Festival signals a time of merriment and a chance to revel in the hottest season of the year by lighting celebratory bonfires across the land and sharing in what the elemental spirits have to offer. This year (beginning Saturday, June 21st and continuing until July 5), the festival features some brand-new events, quests, and prizes, including a special summoned boss for groups of high-level players. Learn more about the new Midsummer Fire Festival content in our updated page, which also includes a
new screenshot gallery. Once the event begins,
submit your screenshots of Festival fun here.

Each summer, the arrival of the Midsummer Fire Festival signals a time of merriment and a chance to revel in the hottest season of the year by lighting celebratory bonfires across the land and sharing in what the elemental spirits have to offer. This year (beginning tomorrow and continuing until July 5), the festival features some brand-new events, quests, and prizes, including a special summoned boss for groups of high-level players. Learn more about the new Midsummer Fire Festival content in our updated page, which also includes a
new screenshot gallery. Once the event begins,
submit your screenshots of Festival fun here.

The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with new pieces of artwork.