Blizzard News Articles
Saturday7th Sep 2019
News Blizzard Has No Plans To Add Cross-Platform Progression To Overwatch Right Now
The focus has been on "trying to get Overwatch" on Switch
Blizzard has already said it's still trying to determine if "cross-system play" would make sense for Overwatch, so what about cross-platform progression? Unfortunately, if you do intend to pick up the Switch version of the game when it arrives next month, and you've already spent a lot of...
Thursday5th Sep 2019
News Overwatch Coming To Nintendo Switch In October, Physical Version Is A Code In A Box
Time to team up
It has been confirmed that Overwatch Legendary Edition is indeed coming to the Nintendo Switch, with the news coming during the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast. It will launch on October 15th in North America. Blizzard has previously said that it wasn't against bringing the game to the console, and the unexpected appearance of an
News Blizzard Still Trying To Determine If Cross-Play Would Make Sense For Overwatch
And keeping close watch on the technology
During the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation, we officially found out Blizzard's team-based hero shooter Overwatch Legendary Edition would be coming to the Switch on 15th October. This announcement has re-raised questions about the possibility of Overwatch eventually receiving cross-play support,...
Tuesday27th Aug 2019
News An Overwatch Switch Carry Case Exists, No Prizes For Guessing What Comes Next
Putting the cart before the horse
Overwatch may be getting a bit long in the tooth but it's a game that continues to draw a big audience thanks to its enjoyable online play and cast of colourful characters. The topic of a Switch port has been floated several times before, but it now seems we have confirmation that it's coming from a fairly unlikely...
Friday17th May 2019
News Blizzard Open To More Nintendo Collaborations And Is "Super-Happy" With Diablo On Switch
"Nintendo's been a great partner"
Diablo III: Eternal Collection was easily one of the best games released on the Switch last year. The only problem is we now want more Blizzard IP on the hybrid system. Although Blizzard is currently preparing for the release of World of Warcraft Classic, it's safe to say it hasn't forgotten about Nintendo's latest...
Saturday4th May 2019
News Concept Artist At Blizzard Entertainment Creates Fashionable Smash Bros. Ultimate Artwork
Smashin' fashion
Nintendo's all-star brawler Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch has captured the hearts of players around the world and inspired many people in multiple different ways. One of these individuals happens to be the Blizzard Entertainment concept artist Oscar Vega. Not long ago, Vega decided to create artwork based on Nintendo's...
Saturday5th Jan 2019
News Revisit The Past In Diablo III's Darkening Of Tristram Anniversary Event
Relive the glory days
For the first time ever, the Nintendo Switch version of Diablo III: Eternal Collection will play host to the Darkening of Tristram anniversary event. This limited-time event - which runs until 31st January - allows veterans and newcomers alike the chance to explore the franchise's past history by playing through the original...
Wednesday14th Nov 2018
News The Diablo III HOME Menu Icon On Nintendo Switch Has Finally Been Updated
Hell, it's about time
When Diablo III: Eternal Collection unleashed hell on the Switch at the start of November, the game was widely praised for being a port that didn't cut corners or content just to make the experience function and fit on Nintendo's hybrid device. One of the few criticisms around the time of the launch was linked to the game's...
Saturday10th Nov 2018
News Overwatch Director Says Blizzard Is "Very Open-Minded" About Switch Release
"We would love to do it"
Now Diablo III: Eternal Collection has finally unleashed hell on the Switch, discussions have been raised about other Blizzard titles that could potentially be released on Nintendo's hybrid device. Previously, the company said StarCraft is unlikely, Overwatch is
Thursday8th Nov 2018
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At Diablo III: Eternal Collection On Nintendo Switch
"This is a really nice port"
The folks at Digital Foundry have recently taken a trip to hell and back to find out how Diablo III: Eternal Collection runs on the Nintendo Switch and also how it compares to existing versions of the game. Iron Galaxy's Switch conversion sits somewhere in between the last generation and current generation versions of...
Thursday1st Nov 2018
News Blizzard's Loot Goblin amiibo Will Hoard Treasure For You This December
Earn money fast
Following the rumours from earlier this week, Blizzard Entertainment has now confirmed the existence of the Loot Goblin amiibo - arriving at some point this December. The exclusive amiibo for Diablo III: Eternal Collection will allow Switch players to summon a portal and gain access to "untold riches" according to the official...
Friday26th Oct 2018
News Blizzard Clarifies Switch Online Membership Won't Be Required To Play Diablo III's Seasons Mode
Earn special rewards
Blizzard's Diablo III Eternal Collection arrives on the Switch at the start of next month. Obviously, if you want to play online with other people, you'll need to sign up to Nintendo's online membership. If not, though, you're won't entirely miss out on the fun. Earlier this month, a Blizzard community manager over on the...
Saturday13th Oct 2018
News It Turns Out Blizzard Won't Actually Be Adding Cross-Platform Play To Diablo III
"We do not have any plans"
Update: Blizzard has supplied us with the same statement DualShockers received (see below). Original article: Yesterday, it was reported a Blizzard Entertainment representative told Business Insider cross-platform play for the Diablo III Eternal Collection was in the works - and talks were currently underway with both Son
Friday12th Oct 2018
News Blizzard Intends To Add Cross-Console Play To Diablo III
"It’s a question of when, not if"
Update: Blizzard has now provided us with the following statement: While we love the idea of bringing our players together across platforms, we do not have any plans to implement cross-platform gameplay for Diablo at this time. Original Article: Cross-platform play is becoming more common in...
Saturday22nd Sep 2018
Rumour Diablo Animated Series Might Unleash Hell On Netflix
Official announcement expected
In recent times, every franchise under the sun appears to be receiving a Netflix adaptation. With source material seemingly running low, there's been a sudden shift towards video games. The Castlevania animated series already has a season up on the digital streaming service and now it looks like Diablo could be the...
Wednesday5th Sep 2018
Rumour Diablo III For Switch Might Be Released On Day One Of BlizzCon 2018
Hell yes
With the majority of Nintendo Switch games aiming to get their moment in the limelight before the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in December, it's raised questions about when exactly the Diablo III Eternal Collection will arrive. Blizzard has previously stated it should be
Saturday1st Sep 2018
News Diablo III On Switch Will Include amiibo Support, According To Blizzard Developer
The Nintendo difference
When Blizzard revealed the Diablo III Eternal Collection was Switch-bound, the focus was predominantly on the title’s performance, online features, and exclusive in-game content. Surprisingly, there was no mention
Monday27th Aug 2018
News Nintendo Switch Online Cloud Services Explained By Diablo III Associate Producer
Third-party word
As the launch of the Nintendo Switch Online service draws closer, we still know very little about the finer details. Fortunately, third-party developers aren't being as tight-lipped as Nintendo. Following the Arena of Valor developer Tencent confirming free-to-play games would remain accessible after online services launched on...
Friday24th Aug 2018
News Nintendo Was "Pumped" When Blizzard Pitched Diablo III For The Switch
Old friends reunite
When Diablo III Eternal Collection was revealed for the Switch, fans of both Blizzard and Nintendo were rather pleased to see the two companies joining forces after a long hiatus. In an interview with Game Informer, Blizzard associate producer Matthew Cederquist revealed how the idea came about and how exactly Nintendo...
Wednesday22nd Aug 2018
News The Diablo III Physical Release On Switch Won't Require Any Downloads To Play
Old fashioned
Since the launch of the Switch, physical releases requiring excessive downloads has been a major talking point. It admittedly makes owning actual hard copies of games a tad pointless - unless you want to display them on shelves, loan them to friends or perhaps resell them later down the line. A post on pcmag.com points...
Tuesday21st Aug 2018
News Link's Gear Won't Be In The Nintendo Switch Version Of Diablo III
Not intended to represent the finished product
Last week, Blizzard confirmed Diablo III Eternal Collection would, in fact, be arriving on the Nintendo Switch later this year. Alongside this news was the reveal Nintendo players would receive exclusive in-game gear sourced directly from The Legend of Zelda series. In case you did...
Friday17th Aug 2018
News Diablo III Will Run At 60fps In Docked And Portable Mode On Nintendo Switch
Rest assured
Due to the hybrid design of the Switch, the frame rate and resolution is always a big talking point when a new game is released on the platform. With the upcoming release Diablo III Eternal Collection, Blizzard intends to offer the best experience possible. Speaking to Eurogamer this time, Blizzard senior producer Pete Stilwell said...
Thursday16th Aug 2018
Rumour Leak Signals Blizzard's Diablo 3 Will Unleash Hell On Switch This Year
Mounting evidence
Rumours of Diablo 3 coming to the Nintendo Switch have been flying about for some time now. Earlier this year in February, Blizzard tweeted a Diablo-themed night light being 'switched' on and off. Blizzard at the time denied the game's existence and said it wasn't that clever. Now, according to a number of sites including The Verge...
Friday25th May 2018
News Overwatch Producer Discusses The Possibility Of Bringing The Game To Switch
The cavalry's here?
One of the biggest shooters in the game industry right now is Overwatch, Blizzard’s popular hero-based shooter. Given the optimistic air of the game and the colorful cast that supports it, Overwatch seems like it’d be a good fit for Nintendo audiences, but Blizzard has been evasive in the past when discussing the possibility...
Monday6th Nov 2017
News Don't Rule Out Hearthstone On Switch, Says Blizzard Senior Designer
"That’s absolutely something we’d explore in time"
It doesn't take much imagination to picture how amazing Hearthstone would be on Switch. That large screen would be perfect for the game's touch-based interface, and when playing in docked mode you could use the motion-sensing Joy-Con to control a mouse-like interface. What's not to like?...
Monday3rd Apr 2017
News Hearthstone On Switch Is "A Good Discussion Worth Having", According To The Game's Designer
In the cards?
Hearthstone has been a massive success for Blizzard on computers, phones and tablets, and given that the Nintendo Switch has a large touchscreen display, one would assume that it would make the ideal platform for the title's console debut. The bad news is that Blizzard doesn't seem to be working on a Switch port at the moment, but the...
Wednesday27th Aug 2014
Weirdness Hearthstone Game Boy Demake Is An Experience Nintendo Fans Can Never Have
At least we’ll always have the Pokémon Trading Card Game
If you’ve ever wondered what Hearthstone would have been like on the original Game Boy, wonder no more. A digital artist by the name of Pixelpowerluke from Game Boy Demakes is currently teasing fans with images of what Blizzard’s online card game would have possibly looked like if it...
Saturday23rd Mar 2013
News Diablo III May Not Be A Sony Exclusive After All
Blizzard appears to be considering its options
Diablo III was shown off this weekend at PAX East and up to now it had appeared that it was a Sony exclusive, given that it's only been announced for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. However, this may not actually be the case as in an interview with Penny Arcade Report, the game's lead designer Joshua...
