Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment is a 30-years old video game company that has created four major video games franchises: Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch. Their longest-running MMORPG World of Warcraft was released back in 2004 and is still played globally. The game rivals Riot Games’s created League of Legends. Other than that, Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch game featuring intense close-combat skill-based battles is the best addition to the online multiplayer genre. Overwatch also won the Game of The Year 2016 award. Arguably, many players shifted from CSGO to Overwatch after its release, and the game, in a way, de-throned CSGO from leading the online team-based title. Still, games like Ubiosft’s Rainbow Six Siege and Bungie’s Destiny 2 still directly compete with Overwatch. Regardless of the rivalry, Overwatch is a different beast. That is why at eXputer you will find the best Blizzard Entertainment-related video games guides, news, PC Settings, error fixes, and more.
- Year Founded: February 8, 1991
- Founder: Michael Morhaime, Allen Adham, Frank Pearce
- Subsidiaries: Vicarious Visions, Proletariat, Inc., Blizzard North
- Parent Company: Activision Blizzard
- CEO: Bobby Kotick
- Games
A New Diablo 4 Xbox Series X Edition Could Be Announced Soon, Suggests Rumor
A Diablo 4 Edition Xbox Series X could soon be arriving in the near future, as hinted by a popular leaker in the industry.
- Industry
The Microsoft-Activision Deal Has Been Approved In Japan
The JFTC has revealed that the Microsoft-Activision deal has been approved in Japan, saying it does not restrict competition.
- News
Microsoft Has A 70% Chance Of Closing The Activision Deal, Says Citigroup
Wall Street believes Microsoft is more likely to close the Activision Blizzard deal after findings from UK's regulatory authorities.
- Games
Diablo 4’s Newly Revealed Gameplay Has Fans Calling It A Diablo 3 Remaster
Blizzard revealed new Diablo 4 footage on YouTube, showcasing new gameplay and visuals, but garnering hefty negative criticism as well.
- Games
36 Minutes Of Diablo 4 Closed Beta Gameplay Footage Leaked
Gameplay footage from Diablo IV's closed beta has surfaced online. The footage shows multiple boss fights and end-game content.
- News
Sony Asks The UK To Force Microsoft To Sell Call of Duty
Sony has asked UK authorities to consider forcing Microsoft to divest the Call of Duty franchise for the Activision deal to go through.
- News
PlayStation Boss Says He Wants To Block Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan seeks to stop the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft over concerns over the COD franchise.
- Industry
Sony Claims Its AAA Exclusives Are Not Profitable
Sony claims that its first-party exclusives are not profitable, citing the importance of third-party revenue for innovative technologies.
- Industry
China Likely Next In Line To Approve The Microsoft-Activision Merger
The Microsoft-Activision merger is likely to arrive at a turning point as China seemingly prepares to approve the deal in the coming days.
- News
Activision Has Reportedly Hired Morgan Stanley For Activism Defense
Activision Blizzard has reportedly hired the investment bank Morgan Stanley for activism defense and potential divestures.
- Games
Modern Warfare 2 To Get Infected Mode In Season 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will reportedly receive the nostalgic Infected mode in the upcoming season 2, as confirmed by the developers.
- Games
Warzone 2 Cheaters Can Allegedly Crash Entire Lobbies
Call of Duty Warzone 2 exploiters have reportedly gained the ability to crash whole lobbies at the same time, leading to extreme frustration.
- eXputer Originals
Microsoft Vs. Gamers: The Fight For Blizzard
A group of ten Call of Duty fans is ready to take on Microsoft in court over their Activision acquisition.
- News
European Gaming Labor Group Backs Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard Deal
A large European labor organization representing game developers is backing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard.
- News
Microsoft Faces An Antitrust Warning From The EU Over Activision-Blizzard Deal
EU regulators are warning Microsoft that its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard could face an antitrust investigation.
- News
Overwatch’s Battle Of Olympus Event Is An Utter Disaster
Only mere days after its launch, players have started to call "Battle for Olympus" the worst event in the history of Overwatch.
- Industry
Blizzard Patents A New System To Calculate User Rankings In Games
Blizzard has patented a new method to calculate in-game user rankings of players by using two separate internal and external scores.
- News
75% Of The Public Response To The CMA Is In Favor Of The Microsoft-Activision Buyout
The Consumer Markets Authority received over 2100 public comments over the Microsoft-Activision deal during its review of the acquisition
- Games
Diablo IV’s Limited Collector’s Edition Comes Without The Game
Diablo IV's collector's edition will release at a hefty price of $96.66, but without one main item: The game.
- Games
Overwatch 2 Partners With Microsoft To Bring Free Overwatch Coins
Microsoft and Overwatch 2 have partnered to bring a new way to earn Overwatch Coins. A custom Ramattra-skinned Xbox Series X can also be won.
