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After facing off against Keanu Reeves' iconic character in its most recent installment, John Wickfranchise vets Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror are now fighting each other in the first poster for Diablo. The action-thriller centers on Adkins as Kris Chaney, a man recently released from prison who takes the daughter of a Colombian gangster at the behest of her late mother. However, when the gangster enlists both the wider criminal underworld and the cold, calculated killer El Corvo, played by Zaror, the two find themselves the target of a deadly manhunt.

With a few weeks remaining until the movie hits select theaters, On Demand, and digital platforms on June 13, ScreenRant is proud to exclusively debut the first official key art for Diablo. The poster offers proper close-up looks at Adkins' Kris and Zaror's El Corvo as they aim their guns at enemies off-camera, while also highlighting the movie hails from...

We love us some Scott Adkins here at JoBlo! And the unofficial successor to Jean-Claude Van Damme’s spinning kicks returns with a new action thriller from Lionsgate. Adkins reunites with Marko Zaror as the two have faced off as rivals in Undisputed III: Redemption and both appeared with Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4. Adkins and Zaror star in Diablo alongside Alanna De La Rossa, whose credits include Sound of Freedom. Diablo is helmed by Ernesto Dìaz Espinoza and he directs from a script written by Mat Sansom. Adkins is also on board as a producer of the film. Lionsgate has now released the trailer, which you can check out above.

The official synopsis of Diablo reads,

“After his release from prison, one man makes it his mission to right a terrible wrong by revealing a secret that could end his life. Scott Adkins stars as Kris Chaney, a...

From watching my dad slay demonic skeletons in the original Diablo to seeing my uncle explore the fog-shrouded streets of Silent Hill, some of my earliest horror memories involve video games, so I'm super excited for TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming, the latest documentary from Creatorvc (the production company behind the In Search of Darkness ’80s and ’90s horror movie documentaries).

With TerrorBytes now available to order, Daily Dead had the pleasure of catching up with writer/director Richard Moss to discuss the journey of making this in-depth documentary, including interviewing 51 people, editing over 100 hours of footage, covering indie releases as well as major titles, and learning some things that surprised him along the way!

Thank you for taking the time to answer questions for us, Richard, and congratulations on your new five-part documentary series TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming! What inspired you to undergo the ambitious endeavor...

There comes a moment in every Diablo 4 player’s journey when they look deep into the glowing abyss of their stash, see seven different types of the same amulet, and ask themselves, “What am I even doing?” You’re out here juggling gear like it’s a fashion show with demons, chasing mythics like they’re Taylor Swift tickets, and wondering why your level 93 Druid still can’t survive a sneeze from Uber Lilith.

But hear this, you don’t need a mythic to have a good time. You don’t need one to feel powerful. In fact, some of the most cracked builds in the game are running around like they haven’t even heard the word mythic. They’re just vibing with triple-roll pants and a dream.

A still from Diablo 4 | Credits: Blizzard Entertainment

Let’s not pretend Diablo hasn’t always been about making the best of whatever dropped five minutes ago.

When you think about ARPGs, Path of Exile is one of the first titles that comes to mind. However, there is another title in the mix that has slowly and steadily been making progress in the genre: Last Epoch. In a few days, it is set to release its 2nd Season: Tombs of the Erased.

The new season brings a load of exciting additions and changes to the game, potentially taking the title to the next level. This all comes at an interesting time, as Path of Exile 2‘s latest update, patch 0.20, has been met with overwhelming criticism.

The latest update has failed to impress the players. | Image Credit: Grinding Gear Games

Could this be the golden opportunity for the title to capitalize on its rival’s missteps?

Can Last Epoch steal the spotlight by tapping into Path of Exile 2‘s fallout?

It’s not a secret: Path of Exile...

If you thought the Sanctuary was done torturing you with its demon spawns and twisted dungeons, then think again because Diablo 4 is back, and it is evolving into something much scarier and wicked. Blizzard has recently revealed their 2025 roadmap for the game, and it looks awesome.

The 2025 roadmap looks juicy, and although fans are excited about the return of The Lord of Lies, Belial, people are more excited to check out how Diablo 4 is going to collaborate with other Intellectual Properties (IPs). Yes, you heard it right, our favorite whack-a-demon video game is getting crossovers.

Diablo 4 is probably coming back with a bang | Image Credits: Blizzard Entertainment

Let’s delve into this and find out more about the 2025 roadmap and how many cards Blizzard is hiding up their sleeves.

Diablo 4 is gearing up for its most ambitious year yet

Diablo 4 is an insanely fun dungeon-crawling Arpg that was released back...

Blizzard Entertainment has shared a new roadmap for Diablo 4, and it looks like big things are coming in the next couple of years. According to the update, players can expect a new expansion in 2026—and possibly a brand-new class to go with it.

The roadmap was posted on Xbox Wire and shows what’s planned for 2025 and beyond. Some of the permanent updates in 2025 include new lair bosses, more Nightmare Dungeon activities, and even keyboard and mouse support for consoles. Seasonal content is also on the way, bringing fresh quests and new pets to collect.

To celebrate Diablo 4‘s second anniversary in June, Blizzard is planning two special collaborations with other franchises. We don’t know much about them yet, but Blizzard says the crossovers will match the dark and gritty style of the Diablo world.

Looking further ahead, the section of the roadmap for 2026 confirms a new expansion. Although...

John Wick star, and still the most underrated action icon fighting the good fight, Scott Adkins will bring his particular set of skills to World War II later this year. Adkins, who is well-known to action fans thanks to his roles in the likes of the Undisputed franchise, Accident Man, Avengement, and One Shot, has finally seen his star rise thanks to his scene-stealing part as Killa Harkan, the head of the German Table, in John Wick: Chapter 4. Now, he’s fighting for his life as a prisoner of war.

New details have now emerged about the project, with the war action thriller changing its title from Death March to Prisoner of War. The movie was picked up for distribution by Well Go USA at the end of last year, with Prisoner of War having now been given a September release window (via Action-Flix).

Directed by Louis Mandylor, who previously...

The world’s richest gamer has seen to it that he can plug in whenever he likes at his bureaucratic office in Washington, D.C., according to a report from Politico.

The article, published Wednesday, takes a close look at the inner circle of oligarch and top White House vizier Elon Musk, whose so-called Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) claims it has saved billions in government spending — but has routinely misrepresented the scale and nature of those cuts. That group includes politically inexperienced Silicon Valley executives, many of them pulled...

Diablo Immortals is celebrating the year of the Epoch of Madness with a packed schedule for the upcoming year. The mobile title from the Diablo franchise was launched in collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase Games in 2022 and continues to issue exciting new content and campaigns as it nears the start of its fourth year. The planned updates will continue the story, which is set between the events of Diablo 2 and 3.

Diablo Immortals has shared its roadmap for the year ahead in a press release, revealing the next four major updates scheduled to arrive in 2025. The updates are part of the previously announced "Epoch of Madness" overarching story, which will begin with the launch of patch 3.3. The new era brings even darker foes and dangers to the world of Diablo,led by the nefarious Albrecht, the first-ever human host of Diablo.

Diablo Immortal 2025 Roadmap Shows Big Updates On The...

For those who didn’t know, 15 years ago late-night TV host Conan O’Brien got into gaming. He says he plays with Bill Hader. As such, he took the stage at SXSW on Tuesday with Blizzard Entertainment president Johanna Faries.

While Faries didn’t lay out any grand plans for Blizzard in terms of its games timeline, both acknowledged the passionate fanbase of gamers, how they should be listened to, and also how entertainment companies are now treating the video game industry seriously.

“What I found fascinating to me is that when I started in show business a long time ago, it was trying to get as many people as possible in superficial way,” said O’Brien.

“Now it’s not about me trying to get 50 million people, but people who are really paying attention to what I’m doing. It’s less horizontal and vertical,” the recent Oscar host said.

Diablo 4 is the fourth installment in the Diablo series made by Blizzard Entertainment. Although the game got a pretty good reception when it was first released back in June of 2023, it has fallen off since then and has barely succeeded in leaving a mark on its players.

Diablo 4 got a pretty good reception when it was released | Image Credits: Blizzard Entertainment

Because of Blizzard’s shortcomings on the game, they have decided to take inspiration from Path of Exile 2, another title within a similar genre. What changes is Blizzard planning for Diablo’s new season, and how it could backfire, let’s find out.

Blizzard Entertainment messed up Diablo 4’s difficulty The game has been relatively easy since the beginning | Image Credits: Blizzard Entertainment

The Diablo series is a dungeon crawling RPG, where you can choose your character from six playable characters. The fourth entry in the series, Diablo 4, was...

Two of the most unsung heroes in action movies face-off in this 2006 martial arts thriller, which has now found success thanks to free streaming. Led by B-movie icons Michael Jai White and Scott Adkins, Undisputed II: Last Man Standing finds the pair of highly skilled fighters throwing down in the ring after White’s champion boxer is framed and sent to a sketchy Russian prison...where he is forced to right for his life against Adkins’ formidable psychopathic gang leader, Yuri Boyka.

Directed by Isaac Florentine and starring Michael Jai White, Scott Adkins, Eli Danker and Ben Cross, Undisputed II: Last Man Standing has become an action movie fan-favorite since being released direct-to-video almost two decades ago, and boasts a knockout score of 70% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcornmeter. Undisputed II: Last Man Standing now stands at #10 on the free streaming platform Tubi, and you can check out the official synopsis below.

Like with any action RPG title, the looting system remains an important part of the Diablo 4 gameplay experience. It is essentially one of the small quality of life mechanics in the game that, if executed right, can be what makes the player stay for the long term.

Diablo 4 does not have a loot filter system yet | Blizzard

While Blizzard has been making improvements to various quality-of-life features, the absence of loot filters highlights another missed opportunity, making pets more useful by allowing them to automatically salvage gear.

Diablo 4 can finally make pets useful in the game Pets can technically become loot filters in Diablo 4 | Blizzard

In many action RPGs, loot filters help players streamline the player’s inventory by sorting it out through a threshold, which can be anything from rarity to usefulness. Diablo 4’s decision not to include this feature means that players must manually inspect and sort through...

It’s safe to say that It Takes Two was a breakout success for Swedish developer Hazelight Studios. The co-op action adventure won “Game of the Year” at The Game Awards in 2021 and has since gone on to sell 20 million copies in four years — an impressive feat for any title, let alone a cooperative game about a couple working through their troubled marriage together. After the immense success of its previous title, the studio now returns with one of the year’s most-anticipated games: Split Fiction (out March 6).

Like It Takes Two before it,...

Few things are as divisive as loot management in dungeon-crawling action RPGs. Diablo 4 players have been clamoring for a loot filter since launch, but Blizzard seems determined to swim against the tide. Their reasoning? It’s not just about the loot—it’s about the whole darn economy.

Diablo 4′s accidental endgame boss: loot. | Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

While endgame players struggle with an overwhelming flood of items, Blizzard’s stance might feel a bit tone-deaf to some. Yet, in a twist worthy of Sanctuary itself, their logic isn’t entirely without merit. It’s just… different. And in true Blizzard fashion, they’ve managed to both address the issue and dodge it simultaneously.

Why Diablo 4′s loot philosophy is both maddening and methodical

Blizzard’s approach to loot in Diablo 4 is well-intentioned but can be frustrating for players drowning in drops. In a recent Q&a video, Game Designer...

Last year, Blizzard blessed the Diablo 4 community with the game’s first Dlc called Vessel of Hatred. The arrival of the expansion was quite exciting as it introduced us to the region of Nahantu and brought us the Spiritborn class.

Diablo 4 is one of the most popular ARPGs out there. (Image via Microsoft)

While Vessel of Hatred was an incredible addition, it still left a lot to be desired. Gamers were hopeful that Blizzard will elevate the Diablo 4 experience with another expansion in 2025. Unfortunately, reports suggest that Blizzard won’t release another Dlc. However, this could allow Blizzard to make some positive changes in regard to seasonal content.

Blizzard must improve the seasonal content in Diablo 4

Recently, Jason Schreier attended Dice in Las Vegas, where he witnessed the Blizzard panel. Diablo’s General Manager Rod Fergusson apparently confirmed at the panel that Diablo 4‘s next Dlc won’t hit the...

John Wick star and underrated action icon Scott Adkins goes head-to-head with Titanic and The Phantom star Billy Zane and The Vampire Diaries’ Zach Roerig in the upcoming action western, Day of Reckoning. Adkins, best-recognized for his role as Killa in John Wick: Chapter 4, as well as Accident Man and the Undisputed franchise, breaks bad as the leader of a biker gang, with Zane starring as “bullish” U.S. Marshall Butch Hayden and Roerig as “put-upon lawman” John Dorsey. You can check out the action-packed trailer for Day of Reckoning, which crushes together western aesthetics with action movie flair to create the perfect genre-spliced fist, below.

Directed by Shaun Silva and written by Travis J. Opgenorth, Day of Reckoning stars Cara Jade Myers, country singer and actor Trace Adkins, and Travis Hammer alongside Adkins, Zane, and Roerig. Set for a limited release in theaters in the United States on March...

Most RPGs today have some sort of companion or pet system. It’s especially true for ARPGs like Diablo 4, Neverwinter, and other games of the genre. But regardless of how cool these systems can be, the execution is what matters most. And that’s where we hope Blizzard doesn’t learn from Neverwinter’s mistakes.

There is no space for pay-to-win in the game. | Image Credit: Blizzard

In Neverwinter, all the good companions are locked behind paywalls, and it encourages a pay-to-win mentality. Since Diablo 4 finally got companions in the Vessel of Hatred expansion, we can assume that more are coming. We just hope Blizzard doesn’t make them pay to win too because there are a lot of other things to worry about right now.

Diablo 4 should not learn from Neverwinter‘s mistakes Greed is not good. | Image Credit: Blizzard

The companions in Neverwinter are AI-controlled allies that assist players in battle.

Diablo 4 has been out for almost two years and even with multiple updates and new content, some issues have persisted in the game. And today we complain about the horrendous Rng for Masterworking. The system meant to improve our late-game progression has proven to be more punishing than rewarding.

Almost two years in and still so many issues. | Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

And we can really just blame the bad Rng for this. Players have reported burning through massive amounts of Obducite to get nothing. Okay, so the Rng is bad, at least we can reroll the stats right? Well, for an unreasonable price, so even there you’re a bit screwed.

Diablo 4‘s Masterworking system has more than one problem It’s just not worth the grind. | Image Credit: RageGamingVideos/YouTube

Masterworking was introduced as a high-level upgrade system in Diablo 4 for players to make their Ancestral Legendary, Unique,...

When Destiny Rising was revealed back in 2024, it faced a massive backlash. Gamers couldn’t understand why such a reputable franchise was diving into the world of mobile gaming. However, it wasn’t Bungie who was developing the game; NetEase Games undertook the project.

Diablo Immortal was Blizzard’s attempt to dig into the mobile gaming market. (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Many in the community don’t consider Destiny Rising to be a part of the franchise; hence, the game’s failure hasn’t harmed the Bungie franchise in any way or shape. However, Blizzard’s decision to bring Diablo Immortal was truly a shot in its own foot, as it completely ruined everything.

Diablo Immortal will always be a stain for Blizzard Gamers absolutely despised the reveal of Diablo Immortal. (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

After stating that a number of Diablo projects had been in development for months, Blizzard...

Blizzard Entertainment’s flagship series, Diablo received its fourth major installment in the form of Diablo 4 back on June 5, 2023. The game was quite successful, and received its first major Dlc, in the form of ‘Vessel of Hatred’ some time last year.

A second expansion has been confirmed to be in the works, but a recent presentation at Dice has confirmed some bad news – its inevitable delay to 2026. While unfortunate, things still might work out for Blizzard in the grand scheme of things, giving them much needed breathing room to complete the expansion and avoid prior missteps.

Diablo 4’s second expansion releases in 2026 A second expansion for Diablo 4 launches in 2026 | Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment Inc.

As detailed by multiple reports online, Diablo’s General Manager, Rod Fergusson announced that the second expansion for Diablo 4 launches sometime in 2026. This announcement took place at the Dice Summit in Las Vegas, which was followed...

Two of the scene-stealing stars of action movie magnum opus John Wick: Chapter 4 reunite, and throw fists and feet, in our first look at the upcoming action thriller Diablo. Action stars and martial artists Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror reunite in Diablo following their roles alongside Keanu Reeves in the fourth John Wick. The former starred as the scenery-chewing Killa Harkan, the head of the German Table, while the latter starred as the human battering ram Chidi, the second-in-command of Bill Skarsgård’s Marquis Vincent Bisset de Gramont. Now, the pair are together again and lighting up the screen in this tale of kidnapping, gangsters, redemption, and a psychopathic killer. You can check out the first image from Diablo below.

Scott Adkins took to social media to share the new image, providing a caption that should have action fans everywhere excited. “Are you ready for the best martial arts...

ARPGs have come a long way, with both Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 being some of the newer (and more popular) offerings in this particular genre of video games.Things have certainly changed since the first Diablo was released way back in 1996, with many of these changes being of the more controversial kind.

This is, at least, is the view that Diablo series creator David Brevik holds. A focus on speed and instant gratification over tactical combat can be quite disheartening, and Brevik elaborates more on this matter.

Speed is not everything, says Diablo creator David Brevik ARPGs follow a very similar format as of late | Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment Inc.

Speaking with VideoGamer in a recent interview, David Brevik – the creator of the original Diablo laments on the way things have turned out for the addictive looter Arpg genre as of late. Brevik may have left the series behind...

Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is coming out in ten days and it’s already made one big move. The game is making history by becoming the first non-Activision Blizzard Xbox title to support cross-buy with Battle.net. This means that players who buy Avowed on Xbox or PC Game Pass can also access it on Battle.net.

Obsidian and Microsoft are making big moves. | Image Credit: Obsidian

So besides being a fantasy RPG that’s been long-awaited, the game will also challenge Bethesda Game Studios’ upcoming Elder Scrolls 6. Fantasy RPG fans have waited a long time for the successor to Skyrim and without any details from Bethesda, Obsidian’s upcoming title may be what we need in the meantime.

Avowed is coming to Battle.net as a non-Activision Blizzard title Microsoft is just making everything more and more accessible. | Image Credit: Obsidian

One of Avowed’s biggest surprises is its...

Diablo 4 was considered as the “magnum opus of Blizzard” according to the internet. The title made by Blizzard received universal acclaim when it was first released in June of 2023. The game had generated around $666 million after the first week of its launch and crossed a billion dollars in revenue as of October 2024.

Diablo 4 was Blizzard’s magnum opus | Image Credits: Blizzard Entertainment

Diablo 4 is an Arpg where players have to level up bit by bit and obtain stronger equipment by defeating increasingly difficult enemies. The 2023 title was commended for its procedurally generated dungeons, atmosphere, storytelling, etc. But a few months after release, the entire in-game economy was and still is in shambles. How did the economy crash in an online RPG game? Let’s find out.

What happened to Diablo 4’s economy?

Diablo 4‘s main transaction and trading currency is gold which players can get by completing quests, defeating elite enemies,...

Let’s be honest, ever since the first Diablo game’s launch back in 1997, gamers have been obsessed with venturing into hell and wrecking its people before escaping with loot. Every Diablo game has managed to break records and set new highs for Blizzard.

Diablo is still making waves in the gaming industry. (Image via Blizzard)

Diablo wouldn’t have been possible without David Brevik. He’s the creator of the beloved franchise. While he might not be a part of Blizzard anymore, he’s been keeping an active eye on the series’ competitors and has some words for the current state of Action-RPGs, which’s being dominated by Path of Exile 2.

Diablo creator opens up about modern-day ARPGs Modern-day ARPGs suffer from rapid progression and player satisfaction. (Image via Grinding Gear Games)

While chatting with VideoGamer, Diablo creator David Brevik opened up about all the highlights from his career...

Coridden emerges as an action RPG with a distinctive central mechanic rarely explored in such depth: shapeshifting. Unlike sporadic transformations in other RPGs, the ability to change into various creatures serves as a fundamental gameplay element that deeply influences player experience.

The game world blends post-apocalyptic science fiction with medieval elements, creating an intriguing environment where advanced technology and ancient creatures exist side by side. This setting supports a narrative centered on family and survival, with players controlling one of four siblings investigating the mystery of their extraordinary abilities.

The game supports up to four-player cooperative gameplay, encouraging collaborative tactics and strategic teamwork. Players can experience the game individually or with companions, with the shapeshifting mechanics and interactions between human and animal forms offering unprecedented player freedom. Through these elements, Coridden carves out its own space among action RPG titles like Diablo or Path of Exile, presenting a distinctive experience for genre enthusiasts.

Since its launch in 2005, the Diablo franchise has always been known for its dark, brutal storytelling. With each installment, players find themselves plunged deeper into a world where evil reigns and hope feels like a distant concept. The latest installment, Diablo 4 took the experience even deeper, exploring darker themes.

The series has been known for its dark themes. | Image Credit: Blizzard

In an interview, the Game Director shared some insights about the development and how they decided to shape the narrative of the highly anticipated title in the series. He revealed that the main goal was to showcase not only dark but also meaningful, compelling narratives, immersing players into the story.

Developers wanted to craft a world worth fighting for in Diablo 4 Diablo 4 took the series to even deeper themes with the introduction of Lilith. | Image Credit: Blizzard

The Diablo series has always revolved around the brutal war between Heaven and Hell,...

If you’ve ever played classic RPGs, you’ll know that one of the most fun aspects of it is being the most powerful person on the map. Games like Diablo 4, Path of Exile 2, Elden Ring, and others thrive on ultra-powerful builds.

However, creating builds in Diablo 4 or Path of Exile 2 requires some level of planning. This could be difficult for players who are new. Choosing the right skills and equipment as well as exploring certain areas are vital when making the perfect player build.

Creating the perfect Diablo 4 build needs a certain degree of planning. | Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Gamers through the years have relied heavily on walkthroughs and guides to create the perfect endgame build. Numerous guides online detail each step of the way so new players will know exactly how to go about it. Games like Diablo 4 or Elden Ring even have guides for early, mid, and late-game builds.

Getting Mythic and Unique items in Diablo 4 is one of the best ways to power up in the game. These are both incredibly potent drops but equally difficult to acquire. However, once you get them, you can add these to your endgame build and use them to greatly improve your class builds.

Diablo 4‘s Season 7 has been released on January 21, 2025. | Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

The best method of farming Uniques in Diablo 4 is to beat the endgame bosses that are dispersed throughout the map. More Uniques have been released by the developers with the latest updates, but unlike previous times, Diablo 4‘s Global Director of Community took to Twitter to let players know where to get them most easily.

Diablo 4 community manager has made it easy for us to find Uniques in Season 7 Finding Uniques against bosses like the Beast in the Ice has been made easy. | Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

With each new season,...

Most recent attention on Elon Musk has concerned his attendance at the second inauguration of President Donald Trump (and a distinctive salute he gave at the event that was cause for cheer among neo-Nazis). But we meanwhile got confirmation that his claims to gamer greatness were only possible thanks to other people putting in hours of work for him.

If you’ve been too mired in the political moment to catch up with this side scandal, the short version is that gamers have spent months compiling evidence that Musk isn...

Nintendo players could be able to play Diablo 4 on the upcoming Switch 2 console later this year if the most recent leaks are accurate. The game, which was unable to run on the current Nintendo hardware, is reportedly in development for the Nintendo Switch 2. Both Diablo 2 and 3 are already available for the Nintendo Switch, which sets a standard that helps corroborate the leakers reveal as something that is not beyond the realm of possibility.

As shared by Reddit user IcePopsicleDragon, a popular and generally credible leaker, eXtas1s shared on their YouTube page several games which are reportedly coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 soon after its release.

eXtas1s: Diablo IV, Starfield, Microsoft Simulator, Starfield coming to Nintendo Switch 2byu/IcePopsicleDragon inGamingLeaksAndRumours

Although leaks should always be taken with a grain of salt, there are many reasons to suspect that this could be accurate information, despite the lack of an official announcement.

After years of speculation and debate, Nintendo finally gave us a look at Switch 2 on January 16. As we all already know, thanks to leaks, the Switch 2 is packed with a bigger screen, revamped Joy-Con controllers, and various other features.

Nintendo Switch 2 is coming out in 2025. (Image via Nintendo)

However, just because Nintendo Switch 2 is finally confirmed, that doesn’t mean the rumor mill has come to an end. Brand-new leaks suggest that Diablo 4 could be making its way to the console, which could prove to be an absolute horror show for Path of Exile 2.

Diablo 4 might be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 port

While we’re all busy enjoying Diablo 4‘s latest season and the brand-new additions, Blizzard is planning to take on the fight against Path of Exile 2 by making a full-fledged port for its game for Nintendo’s next-generation handheld.

The rumor, courtesy of YouTuber eXTas1s, suggests that...

Diablo IV’s latest seasonal update, “Season of Witchcraft,” is poised to cast a spell on players with a range of fresh features, immersive lore, and game-altering changes. Blizzard has officially announced that this seventh season will delve deep into arcane themes, with an assortment of demons to slay, new lore to uncover, and unique powers to wield. In addition to its captivating theme, the season introduces a significant revamp to the game’s Paragon system, shaking up how players approach character progression and customization.

As the community eagerly anticipates the new season, the official Diablo X channel has been sharing teasers of the upcoming seasonal content, set to launch in a few short days. The developer promises an enchanting gameplay experience filled with dark magic and surprises. Let’s take a closer look at what Season 7 offers and the substantial changes coming to Diablo IV’s core mechanics.

Wicked things are coming to Sanctuary.

As Diablo 4 prepares for its seventh season, the Season of Witchcraft, launching next Tuesday, there’s a fundamental issue with the game’s storytelling that needs to be addressed. While the game has made strides in certain areas, there’s one particular narrative choice that has been undermining the player experience since launch.

When will we get the front-row seats? | Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

It’s not about the mixed reception to the writing or the controversial story beats—those are subjective matters that players can debate. Rather, it’s about a core design philosophy that affects how we, as players, experience the events unfolding across Sanctuary.

As we approach another season of demonic warfare, perhaps it’s time to examine this overlooked aspect of the game’s narrative structure.

Always “wandering” a step behind in Diablo 4

From the moment we first set foot in Sanctuary, Diablo 4 has consistently positioned...

Continuing the regular release of new seasonal content, Diablo 4 has announced their seventh season, Season of Witchcraft, to be coming soon. This exciting season gives players a chance to take on the magical abilities of three witches, regardless of which class the player has chosen to play as. In return, players must help solve the mystery of who is stealing heads off the Tree of Whispers and clear the corruption that is spreading through Sanctuary as these heads transform into Frankenstein-like monsters.

While Season 6, Season of Hatred Rising, offered a bit less content than usual due to the simultaneous release of the Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred expansion, Season 7 is bouncing back with plenty of new story and gameplay mechanics for everyone. The Vessel of Hatred Dlc is not required to access the season, although there will be three new Runes added for VoH owners. However, the vast majority...

Baldur’s Gate 3 has to be the biggest release of Larian Studios, and there’s no doubt about that. This hugely popular title even brought the Game of the Year award in 2023. Still, all of these couldn’t have happened if Larian CEO Swen Vincke had stayed firm on Ultima 7.

Ultima 7 would have been made by Larian Studios. | Credit: Origin Systems.

After Vincke’s development company rose to popularity with Divinity: Original Sin 2, he thought about carrying on that momentum. For that, the company needed to surface a Aaa title, more specifically Ultima, Baldur’s Gate, or a Fallout title. However, he couldn’t make Ultima 7, even after wanting to do it so much.

Ultima 7 was a “Diablo-like game” and it couldn’t get any publishing deal Diablo created a monopoly in the Arpg genre. | Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

Before D: Os 2, Larian was working on an RPG titled The Lady,...

Even though Diablo 4‘s launch was quite a nightmare for Blizzard, the studio has done a lot to improve the game. 2024 was quite a good year for the RPG as it was given its first major expansion, Vessel of Hatred, a brand-new class and location.

Diablo 4 hasn’t had the smoothest journey since its release. (Image via Blizzard)

It’s great to see that Blizzard is finally bringing all the necessary changes and additions. However, the fact that Diablo 4 is based on the GaaS model means that we’ll never see the introduction of an offline mode that everyone has been begging for years.

Diablo 4 will never get an offline mode thanks to live-service model

If you’re unaware, Diablo 4 is the first live-service game in the iconic Diablo franchise. While this GaaS model can allow Blizzard to keep on adding constant new additions to keep the gameplay loop refreshed,...

Most of you know Elon Musk as an incredibly successful billionaire CEO of several companies, and in recent times, an influencer on X. But, besides successfully running Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, Neuralink, and other ventures, Musk is apparently also an avid gamer.

You shouldn’t be too surprised as Musk admitted in the past that he loves video games, and he discussed several major titles in the past like ‘Cyberpunk 2077,’ ‘Elden Ring,’ ‘Diablo 4,’ and most recently ‘Path of Exile 2.’

Musk doesn’t just play the games, he owns those games. He claimed to be one of the top players in ‘Diablo 4,’ with his account ranking in the global top 20 for a time. While this was technically true, it raised questions about how he achieved it. If you’re familiar with ‘Diablo 4’ (or any Diablo for that matter) you are likely aware that the main mechanic that this game (and similar games) has is grinding.

The Diablo series has long been a household name in the action RPG genre. It has built a reputation for its fast-paced combat, dark atmosphere, and loot-driven gameplay. However, with the release of Diablo 4, Blizzard wanted to take a notably different approach compared to its predecessors.

The game was built with a different approach. | Image Credit: Blizzard

Instead of bombarding players with complex systems and spectacular battles. Diablo 4 starts with a much slower, inviting players to explore Sanctuary at their own pace. In an interview, game director Joe Shely and lead class designer Adam Jackson explained that the change in approach wasn’t just a tweak, it was a fundamental shift in design philosophy.

Diablo 4 takes a slow approach to set the stage

In an interview with Eurogamer, Shely, and Jackson shared invaluable insight into how Diablo 4’s design encourages a slower, more methodical gameplay experience, one that rewards players...

Path of Exile 2 has taken the gaming world by storm with its early access launch in December 2025 and quite obviously, it has been compared to Blizzard’s Diablo 4.

Dungeon crawler enthusiasts have been debating on whether Diablo 4 is better or if Path of Exile 2 holds the advantage. Whether Path of Exile 2 is truly the successor to Diablo 4 remains to be seen. However, it is absolutely certain now that both these titles have absolutely devastated Eleventh Hour Games’ Last Epoch.

All the hype for Last Epoch early access release of Path of Exile 2. | Image Credit: Eleventh Hour Games

When Last Epoch was launched in February 2024, it was praised and fans of the dungeon crawler space did truly enjoy it. With tweaks to features within the iconic Diablo franchise, Last Epoch truly brought an improved version of the game. During this time, Blizzard was preparing for the next season of Diablo 4. Last...

The game that birthed the action RPG genre as we know it today is about to find a new home on Game Pass. Starting January 14th, PC Game Pass subscribers will have the chance to experience Diablo in its purest form—where every descent into Tristram’s cathedral feels like a desperate fight for survival, and the mere mention of “fresh meat” was enough to send players scrambling for the nearest town portal.

Where it all began. | Image Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

While this announcement would typically be cause for celebration among fans of dungeon crawling and loot hunting, the timing raises some interesting questions. With Diablo 4′s Season 7 launching just a week later on January 21st, and the controversial Spiritborn saga finally reaching its conclusion, this classic’s arrival might just throw a wrench in Blizzard’s carefully laid plans.

And speaking of plans, let’s talk about that elephant...

Xbox Game Pass might be getting a classic title from the Diablo franchise that many fans have been hoping to get. Game Pass is a subscription service available to those with an Xbox console or PC with the Xbox app. With it, subscribers gain access to hundreds of Xbox games—even some day-one releases. Popular games on Xbox Game Pass include Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Ark: Survival Ascended.

Even more titles, such as Sniper Elite Resistance, Avowed, and Atomfall, are anticipated to release soon on Game Pass. Some games are also rumored to be coming soon, and one could be one of the biggest hits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers yet. This highly anticipated action RPG, known for its dark fantasy setting and addictive gameplay, has been a fan-favorite franchise for decades. If the rumors are true, its addition to Game Pass...

The internet has been on fire recently regarding Adrian Dittman, a popular content creator on X (formerly Twitter) with over 200,000 followers. Theories suggest Dittmann might be the secret alter ego of none other than Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.

Elon is truly smoking a different one if he is indeed Dittmann. | Image Credit: Youtube/PowerfulJRE

A recent Fortnite stream hosted by Twitch streamer ConnorEatsPants recently reignited this conversation. During the stream, Connor mockingly pointed out similarities in their behavior and humor. While Dittmann has denied the allegations the question remains. Could one of the world’s most influential figures really be moonlighting as a Fortnite-playing internet persona?

Adrian Dittman got called out by ConnorEatPants Image Credit: @connoreatspants/Twitch

Adrian Dittmann’s rise to fame has largely been driven by the eerie similarity of his voice to the billionaire tech mogul. Fans have been quick to...

Taking an Ascendancy is an important part of customizing your character build in the latter half of Path of Exile 2. In this complicated, Diablo-inspired action RPG system, you'll live or die by the strength of your own unique character build (or one you found in a PoE 2 build guide online). You'll choose everything from your character's class, to the equipment they use, to the skills they learn, to passive buffs that affect all of the above. It can get complicated, but only because of how deep it goes, how customizable every aspect of your character is.

And sometime in the game's second act, you'll have the opportunity to choose an Ascendancy class. This additional wrinkle in your character customization can be hard to understand at first, but it's a necessary part of continuing to progress your character build. Without further ado, here's everything you need to know about unlocking...

In terms of raw physical power, the Warrior is the most powerful class in Path of Exile 2 - and they only become more so as the endgame approaches. Unsurprisingly, the Warrior's main stat is Strength, which they use to hammer enemies into submission with powerful blows. They can also inflict stun, and use devastating area of effect attacks to gain control over the battlefield. The trade-off is that Warriors are also one of the slowest Path of Exile 2 classes, requiring the player to plan their attacks ahead so they can ensure they hit at the ideal time.

Like its main inspiration, the Diablo series, Path of Exile 2 is all about experimenting with different character builds, testing out different combinations of skills, gear, and Ascendancies (subclasses) to discover unique ways to play each individual class. While there are many ways to develop your Warrior throughout the game, a series of clear...

It’s a known fact that the initial launch of Diablo 4 wasn’t smooth sailing at all. The early updates drove away hordes of players, with Blizzard making quite a number of controversial changes that were not popular.

Diablo 4 is still making waves in the gaming community. (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

However, Diablo 4 saw record-breaking sales at launch, and the studio has managed to regain all the lost ground with the game’s recent additions and Vessel of Hatred expansion.

However, the fact that it’s the player base that is driving these changes, not Blizzard itself, might prove to be fatal in the long run for the game.

Blizzard is making the wrong choices with Diablo 4’s development

Ever since Diablo 4‘s release, gamers have been extremely vocal about what they want to see in the game and what they want Blizzard to abandon. Considering the number of shenanigans...

Both Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 are top-down dungeon crawlers that require you to battle massive waves of enemies in order to gather treasure and develop your strongest character. Even though each game’s fundamental gameplay may appear to be similar, there are many differences.

Path of Exile 2 has been released on December 6, 2024. | Credit: Grinding Gear Games.

The major difference between the two games is Diablo 4‘s Paragon Boards and Path of Exile 2‘s Skill Tree. Yes, the latter has been criticized a lot because of its hugely priced Respec points, but it is not as complex as the Paragon Boards of the Blizzard Entertainment title.

Diablo 4‘s Paragon Board puts a lot of stress on its players Diablo’s 4 Paragon Board is too complicated. | Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

In Diablo 4, you can access a character’s Paragon Board as soon as they reach Level 50. You can concentrate your late-game efforts...

Blizzard is offering a free trial of Diablo 4 across multiple platforms, which coincides with the early access launch of Path of Exile 2. This trial period, available on Xbox, PlayStation, and Battle.net, gives access to the game and its recent Vessel of Hatred expansion, including the new Spiritborn class, until January 3, 2025.

For players looking to continue their experience beyond the trial, Diablo 4 is also on sale with a 40% discount on Xbox and PlayStation, and a 35% discount on Battle.net and Steam. The official Diablo Twitter account promoted the free trial with a link to push the game to those who haven't purchased it.

It’s the perfect time to test your mettle against the armies of Hell 🔥For a limited-time, play #DiabloIV and the new expansion class on Xbox, PlayStation and Battle net for free.Try for free: https://t.co/vK38qiXDoh pic.twitter.com/4SgLFTBgTo— Diablo (@Diablo...