Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls Launches on 03-25-14

On March 25th 2014, the crusade against Malthael, the Angel of Death begins as Diablo III: Reaper of Souls launches on the PC & Mac! 

Whether you plan to immediately don the armor of the new Crusader character or take your current hero directly into Act V, Reaper of Souls will bring you updated loot rewards, all-new class skills and abilities, game-changing features like the Mystic and Adventure Mode, and highly replayable content in the form of Bounties and Nephalem Rifts.

Digital Standard Edition - $39.99
Digital Deluxe Edition - $59.99

Also Diablo 3 will launch the Ultimate Evil Collection for PS4

If you're looking for even more loot, the Reaper of Souls retail-exclusive Collector's Edition comes fully equipped with all the in-game goodies from the Digital Deluxe, plus a range of premium collectible items:

• Malthael mouse pad, bearing the impenetrable visage of the Angel of Death
• Hardback Collector's Edition art book, chronicling the game's artistic development
• Behind-the-scenes Blu-Ray/DVD two-disc set, featuring in-depth interviews with the development team and members of the Diablo III community

Pre-purchase Now!                     For More Information On Diablo 3:Reaper of Souls

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Diablo 3 - Reaper of Souls Closed Beta Opened

Reapers, and Westmarch, and Crusaders, oh my—the Diablo® III: Reaper of Souls™ Closed Beta has begun!

Invitations to this next phase of our public test are now being delivered to nephalem worldwide. If you've been invited to the Closed Beta, we'd love to hear all about your adventures on the forums, watch your live streams, and see screenshots and videos of your experiences in Sanctuary.  Please keep in mind that Reaper of Souls is still in development, which means that all content in the Closed Beta is subject to change and isn't necessarily representative of the final game.

For additional information about the Closed Beta including how to participate, copy over characters, and provide feedback, Click Here.

Closed Beta Test FAQ:

How can I opt-in to the Closed Beta?
To opt into the beta, visit your Beta Profile Settings page in Account Management, check the "Diablo" box under "Beta Tests I'm Interested In," and then click "Update Preferences." In order to be eligible for an opt-in invite to the Reaper of Souls Closed Beta, you must have an active Diablo III license attached to your Battle.net account in good standing (i.e. not suspended or banned).

Please note that you may need to download and run the System Check tool in order to update your Beta Profile preferences.

How are beta test participants selected from the opt-in pool?
Beta testers are chosen according to their system specifications, in-game activity, and other factors, including an element of luck.

How will I know if I'm selected to participate in the beta??
If you are selected to participate in the Reaper of Souls Closed Beta, you will receive an invite via email. Opt-in invites will always be sent to the email address associated with your Battle.net account, while Closed Beta keys may be sent to other email addresses.

To help avoid phishing attempts, if you believe you've received an invite to the Closed Beta, it's best to refrain from clicking on any links in the email(s) you receive. If you received an opt-in invite, you can verify that your account has been granted a Closed Beta license in Battle.net Account Management. If you were sent a Closed Beta key, you can add it manually by visiting the Add or Upgrade a Game page.

Will there be any other ways to get into the beta besides opting-in?
In addition to opt-ins, we are also inviting key community influencers from around the world on a case-by-case basis. Invites to the Reaper of Souls Closed Beta will be extremely limited, however, and opting in to the beta is your best way to get in.

How many players do you plan to invite to the beta test?
The number of players we invite will be based on our testing needs. If during the course of testing we determine we need more players to participate, we’ll invite more.

What game content will be available in the beta?
Players who participate in the Reaper of Souls Closed Beta will have access to all content in the expansion, excluding the final boss fight. For an overview of testable features in the Closed Beta, please see our patch notes [link].

What languages will the beta be available in?
The Reaper of Souls Closed Beta is currently available in English and Korean.

How long will the beta test last?
We have not determined an exact date for the end of the beta test. We will notify participants when the beta test is nearing completion.

Is there an NDA?
There is no non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for the Reaper of Souls Closed Beta test. You are invited to take screenshots, livestream your play sessions, record feedback videos—whatever your heart desires! Please keep in mind that the game is still a work in progress, and we appreciate your understanding when you encounter bugs, graphical errors, or other issues.

Will the Diablo III Auction House be available in the beta?
Neither the gold nor the real-money auction house will available in the beta.

Will Mac users be able to participate in the beta?
Yes, Mac users will be able to participate in the beta at the same time as Windows users.

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Battle.net Desktop Client Update and New Battle.net Store

Battle.Net Store

Battle.net store was update today,now it only sells the virtual items. Physical goods will be back in the future. 

Battle.Net Client Update:

Battle.Net Client Avatar

New Strings:

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• An error occurred while attempting to unblock {target}. Please try again.
• AppearOffline
• Are you sure you want to reset your Friend Settings back to their default values? This does not change your General or Game Settings.
• Available
• Battle.net could not process update information received from the server. Please contact Customer Support.
• Battle.net is in maintenance. Please try again later.
• BNET_ACCOUNT_INVISIBLE:
• BNET_ACCOUNT_INVISIBLE_TIME:
• Creating new friend request for battletag:
• Creating new friend request for email:
• Creating new friend request for id:
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• Show mutual friends
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• The Block List is a list of other players you have previously blocked communication from. You may unblock players from this list at any time.
• There is no time left on your game account. Please add game time and try again.
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• There was an error delivering your message to {target}.
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• There was an error updating friend data. Please try again. If this problem persists, please contact Customer Support.
• This account has been canceled. If you did not request this cancellation, please contact Customer Support.
• This license is restricted to a different region. Please switch your region and try again. If this problem persists, please contact Customer Support.
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• You cannot block yourself.
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• You cannot perform this action, because {friend} is not your friend.
• You cannot send a friend request to yourself.
• You cannot send messages while you are appearing offline.
• You can't accept a friend request from {friend} because you have blocked this person.
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• You can't accept this friend request because you already have the maximum number of friends.
• You can't send a friend request to {friend} because you have blocked this person.
• You have already sent a friend request to {friend}. It is currently pending.
• You have applied a mobile phone lock to your account. To unlock your account, call your account lock phone number, or contact Customer Support.
• You must create a BattleTag before you can connect to Battle.net.
• Your account has been banned. Please contact Customer Support.
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• Your account has been suspended. Please contact Customer Support.
• Your account is not yet included in the Battle.net desktop application beta test.
• Your block list is full.
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• Your CPU does not meet the minimum recommended specs for this product. If you continue, your gameplay experience may be unsatisfactory.
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Blizzcon 2013 Costume Contest Winner List and My Fav

A great day at blizzcon 2013, well here are the Blizzcon 2013 Costume Contest Winner List.

But first...my favourite costume was

WINNERS!

1st - 1000USD

2nd - 750 USD

3rd - 500USD

Grand Prize - 1000USD and opportunity to be honored in a future Blizzard game

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Blizzard Opening Ceremony Quick Updates(Hearthstone/HotS/WoW/D3)

World of Warcraft

• 19 Years of Warcraft...
• Horde roars louder than alliance...always at every blizzcon.
• Warlords of Draenor is the next expansion.
• Character Model Updated
• New World Draenor
• New World PvP Zone
• Build and update your garrison
• Level cap raised to 100
• New Monsters,Dungeons and Raids
• Boost to 90 and Play Immediately.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

• Available for PS4 and PC.
• Auction House system Changes
• Loot System Revamped.
• More Satisfying End Game Content.

Heroes of the Storm

• Different battlegrounds(map)
• Every battleground has its unique meta game
• Battlegrounds are based on Worlds of Blizzard games.
• free to play
• Sign Up for  Beta Available

Hearthstone

• Free to play
• Available for Tablets
• Available for Iphone
• Open Beta From January
• Game release expected  Q1 or Q1 of 2014
• Special Blizzcon Card
• Golden Heroes
• New Ranked Play Mode
  
  
  
  

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WoW Down to 7.6 Million Subscribers/ Hearthstone Open Beta Coming Soon / SC2 / D3 (Q3,2013)

Blizzard has their Q3 2013 earnings call today, announcing that WoW is down to 7.6 million subscribers. This is down 100k from the last one that listed WoW at 7.7 million subscribers.

• Blizzard wants to look at more efficient and better ways of providing customer service for WoW. Efforts are being put towards improving the self-help opportunities so that there is less need for players to contact support.
• Diablo III has sold over 14 million copies across all platforms.
• Heroes of the Storm will be free to play and playable at Blizzcon.
• In North America, StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm was the #1 PC game for the first nine months of 2013.

Blizzard has revealed in their latest financial report for Q3 of 2013 that their hugely popular MMO World of Warcraft is still continuing a healthy trend, this time only dropping by 100,000 players to 7.6 million users worldwide compared to previous 7.7 million report. 

Activision Blizzard itself reported a total net revenue of $691 million, with the high revenue attributed to sales of Skylanders: Giants and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - both of which were in the top-five best-selling games for North America and Europe. Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard, said, “Our third-quarter results exceeded our expectations, and we are able to raise our outlook for 2013 net revenues and earnings per share. Robust continued engagement with our core franchises drove digital revenue, which constituted a majority of all revenue. This quarter demonstrates that games like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft engage and entertain our fans year round.” 

Other notable additions to the financial report include Blizzard's Diablo 3 now topping 14 million sales worldwide, thanks to its recent console launch on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The action RPG hack 'n' slash is also preparing for a PlayStation 4 launch, which is sure to help boost sales alongside the impending removal of the controversial Auction House due on March 18, 2014. 

"We're pleased with the response to the game's launch on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360," Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime said during the conference call. "Lifetime sell through of the game across all platforms has reached over 14 million copies, and reviews have been very positive about how the game plays on consoles." 

Activision also revealed some hefty numbers for their most recent dog-infused Call of Duty, stating that retailers spent over $1 billion worldwide to secure Call of Duty: Ghosts stock for launch day. Sadly we have no word yet on how many copies were actually sold, though its to be expected that it may not reach the potential of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 5, which is currently sitting at more than 29 million copies sold. 

For all the gritty details on Activision Blizzard's earnings find the Q3 2013 financial report over here, and the full conference call here. Keep an eye on AusGamers in the next few days as we get closer to Blizzcon 2013, which is sure to have a staggering amount of new information on World of Warcraft, StarCraft 2, Diablo 3 and Hearthstone

Source - mmo-champion and ausgamers

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