BlizzCon 2011: Diablo III Gameplay and Auction House Panel

Senior Game Designer Jason Bender kicked things off by elaborating on how achievements are earned in Diablo III, how player banners work, and how many of the new gameplay elements function. Senior Game Designer Andrew Chambers then explained crafting in Diablo III by first looking at the Diablo II item life-cycle, with an assessment of what worked for players, and what the team set out to improve upon. By explaining the functions of the Mystic, the Jeweler, and the Blacksmith, Chambers proposed...

The Diablo III: Collector’s Edition will be available exclusively at retail on DVD-ROM for Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 and Macintosh. The release date, suggested retail price, and other details for this game will be announced in the months ahead but you can check out the goodies in store for you if you plan on getting the collector's edition.

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Some tantalizing Diablo III cinematic footage was shown for the first time just moments ago during the BlizzCon 2011 opening ceremony and we’ve got it here for you in high definition.

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In Diablo 2, dead hardcore characters took up slots in online accounts, forcing players to make yet more accounts for fear of losing trophies of their accomplishments. Although the previous solution was unlimited, since accounts could be created at anytime with the old system, Diablo III accounts are singular and capped due to the chances recently with Real ID/Single Battle.net account and other functions like that. They are also considering an idea to where you can place items in a shared st...

"Man's pleasures give way to pain. His truths are buried in the shroud of lies. It is this time when Hell shall reign. While all of man dies." - From the Guhawj Cave Inscriptions in Kehjistan, inked in blood by an unknown author

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http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/3706...0_17_2011#blog...

In this DiabloCast they go over a lot of things coming up in the neat future and a lot of upcoming contests and events. Here is a small list of what this cast will be going over: Lots of Community Stuff, Blizzard Sound Panel: The Sounds of Sanctuary, 2011 Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest, Blizzard Charity Auction, DiabloCraft, Tyrael Statue, Competition Versus Cooperation In Diablo 3, Diablo III Beta Key Sweepstakes, Wear It Proud, Son! Bul-Kathos Guides My Hand!

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Starting at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 21, you can Blizzard's talented panelists as they take an hour-long auditory journey into the sounds and voices of Diablo III’s dark world of Sanctuary. Attendees will get a rare opportunity to hear Diablo III music being played live as special guest guitarist and two-time Grammy winner Laurence Juber takes the stage. Panelists will learn about the development of Diablo III’s distinct sound, and are invited to ask questions during the Q&A session...

Want to lead the charge against the minions of the Burning Hells before the game releases? Then join the fight for the fate of Sanctuary by entering the Diablo III Beta Key Sweepstakes! Starting October 17, Blizzard will be randomly selecting 200 winners each week to receive a key to our exclusive Diablo III beta test. In addition, every fourth winner chosen will receive a second key to share with a friend! Drawings will occur every Monday for eight weeks for a total 2,000 keys. To enter: ...

Another Diablo Cast has arrived going over this weeks events such as the BlizzCon schedule coming up and some changes that are upcoming in the Diablo III beta and of course Diablo III Beta key contests! The episode covers the following topics: D2 Ladder Reset: Season 9 Unofficial Diablo III Armory iPhone App Beta Key Contest BlizzCon Schedule Diablo III in Space Mantra Changes Another Diablo III book underway Wizzin' It Up with the Wizard Diablo III Beta Wizard Gameplay ...

Diablofans has launched an unofficial iPhone app for Diablo III. It acts like a beta information center that allows you to use all the tools in one area.

• News feed from diablofans.com
• Game information page (FAQ)
• Classes page to showcase each class and their skills.
• A skill calculator built completely for the iPhone platform.
• Easy swiping while viewing skills to see rune effects.
• Calculator can save/name builds, load them later, and even print out

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