The wait is finally over! Everyone can now participate in the Heroes of the Storm Open Beta as of yesterday! Check out one of Blizzard's anticipated titles to hit the MOBA scene this summer.

Diablo 3's "demo version" is now available to the masses, after previously only being available via a special code included with retail copies of the game.  Dubbed the Starter Edition, it allows you to fight your way up to the Skeleton King boss in Act I, and level up to 13.  Starter edition accounts can be upgraded to the full version of the game, though, you are limited in certain features sets until you purchase.  For instance, match making is unavailable for co-op play in the starter edition.

It may seem odd that we're covering a story that puts co-op in a negative light, but I think that's only true at first glance.  To truly understand what's going on with Diablo 3 and just how over 10 million people are playing the game requires a look at the history of the franchise.  It's easy to have a knee jerk reaction to a quote, but sometimes it's better to sit back and examine the full picture.  First, lets start at the quote in question.

Blizzard have released a special statement regarding all Battle.net accounts stating that there was some sort of hack or "unauthorized illegal access" to a large quantity of US Battle.net accounts.  According to Blizzard no credit card or billing address information was obtained, but email addresses, encrypted passwords, and security questions were all stolen.  While the chance of the information actually being utilized is slim, Blizzard recommends you change your password immediately. 

Blizzard has recently announced its launch of the Character Profiles system for Diablo 3. Players are now able access their in-game character’s, including their friends', skills, stats, play time, etc. all with a few clicks of the mouse.

We've waited twelve years. We've gnashed our teeth at the prospect of real money auction houses and required internet connections. Diablo 3 is finally here. Despite its baggage it's a Hell of a game and it's time to review it, so stay awhile, and listen.

Watching trailers and gameplay footage are great ways to scope out a game, but wouldn’t you like to test Diablo III out yourself before you invest? Blizzard has you covered. Players are now able to try out the long-awaited game without having to purchase it first.

With only a few weeks away until its release, Blizzard will be initiating another huge release of Diablo III beta keys, giving the lucky beta-testers a chance to play the game before its upcoming May release.

The demon is coming... and I shall be prepared for him...

It was over two months ago that we told you about the free name change feature coming to StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty.  That is, the one time free name change that Blizzard was going to offer for those of you like me, that accidently chose the wrong name for your Battle.Net account.  That feature is now live, to activate it you'll need to log into your Battle.Net account via the website and click the link that says FREE Character Name Change.

As we finally get closer to the release of Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty we are hearing a lot more details about the new Battle.net 2.0. With the increasing obsession with achievements and rewards for playing games (aside from the game itself), Battle.net will be catering to gamers desire to show off.

When Blizzard announced its Real ID system months ago - it didn't seem like that big of a deal.  You'd be able to friend people in one Blizzard game and then all future games in which they own you'd see the same person under the same name - that name being their real name.  The goal of the system was to create more meaningful online relationships for all kinds of gaming while giving Battle.net a social networking flair.  Most agreed it sounded like a decent decision, but the latest decision involving Real ID has people in a bit of an uproar.