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Virtual Reality: Fad or Future?

Virtual reality is currently experiencing a revival thanks to the Oculus Rift, Sony’s Project Morpheus, and Valve’s VR tests, and there are hints that Microsoft isn’t far behind, either. The prospect of actual, fully realized VR is certainly enticing, but the question on everyone’s mind is whether VR is here to stay or if it […]

Diablo 3 offers +100% bonus XP weekend ahead of Reaper of Souls release

Blizzard has announced that Diablo III players will get +100 percent bonus XP this weekend to celebrate the release of the Diablo III: Reaper of Souls expansion. The +100 percent bonus XP period, which doubled the +50 percent bonus that started earlier this month, is active now and will end on Monday, March 24, at […]

Microsoft says VR is "something we’ve been playing with for a while"

Speaking at aGDC panel earlier today, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer talked about his company’s plans for virtual reality saying, “I think the technology’s really interesting, and it’s definitely something we’ve been playing with for quite a while.” While Spencer didn’t provide any solid details on the rumored system reportedly under development, he did discuss how Microsoft’s […]

What We Learned (And Didn’t) From The New Assassin’s Creed Trailer

The announcement trailer for the next Assassin’s Creed was released earlier today, and finally confirmed where the next game in Ubisoft’s hit franchise will be set–revolutionary France. But the trailer revealed very few other hard facts. Who is the new main character? What part will he play in the revolution occurring around him? What’s the […]

Titanfall helped Xbox Live on Xbox One enjoy its biggest week ever

Titanfall‘s launch for Xbox One this month helped Xbox Live on the platform enjoy its “biggest week in terms of users and usage,” Xbox boss Phil Spencer told GameSpot today at GDC. Spencer didn’t reveal specific Xbox Live usage statistics, and he doesn’t have access to Titanfall sales numbers because the game is published by […]

Microsoft on Xbox One vs. PS4 — "We are in this to win"

Microsoft’s Xbox One might be pacing behind Sony’s PlayStation 4 in the early sales race, but Xbox boss Phil Spencer sees a future where his console comes out on top. “We are in this to win and to compete, compete on all levels; functionality, games, value. All of those things are incredibly important to us,” […]

Reaper of Souls™ Launch Day Preparation

The launch of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls™ is just around corner! To make sure you're ready to Leap right into the action on March 25, we've put together a launch day guide so you'll know what to expect, how best to prepare, and when you’ll be able to jump in and start playing. Get […]

Reaper of Souls™ First Look: Storming Pandemonium

The last vestiges of an endless battle echo across the decimated terrain of an ancient crossroads. Once the epicenter of the Eternal Conflict, the war-torn fields that stretch before you now are eerily silent, save for the occasional scuffle of straggling soldiers and primordial scavengers that have made the best of this inhospitable expanse. An […]

Unlock Expert Card Packs with Reaper of Souls

Heads up! Players who pick up a copy of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls will soon discover bonus loot in the form of an Expert Card Pack (or Packs!) for Hearthstone™: Heroes of Warcraft™. Depending on the version of Reaper of Souls you have pre-purchased (or purchase in the future) you can expect the following: […]

Level 61 Class Skill Videos Now Available!

Of the plethora of new features coming in Diablo III: Reaper of Souls™, perhaps some of the most eagerly anticipated are the bold new powers that await heroes who journey beyond level 60. Each class will unlock a new skill at level 61, as well five equally awe-inspiring runes as they slaughter their way to […]