Some degree of recycled content is a nice throwback to the old days for the sake of nostalgia, but too many gaming companies rely on it as a surefire way to sell their games these days. Hopefully, Blizzard will understand that the fans will always look for something new and fresh as well, and not just a remastered version of a beloved g

It almost feels like the game is being turned forcefully into an MMORPG similar to Blizzard's World of Warcraft , only the difference is its dark aesthetic and a different kind of lore and world. Hopefully, the fact that the social features are there won't take away from the game as a solid solo dungeon crawling experie

​The Druids call Scosglen home, in the northeast of Sanctuary bordering the empire of Kehjistan, with the Frozen Sea to the northwest. They are kin to the Barbarians and dislike the use of traditional magic, which they call Dubhdroiacht. They instead embrace a bond of oneness with the natural world, known as Caoi Dúlra. Their magic stems from this bond with nature, and is rooted in the elements of fire, earth, and w

Another major shift from previous games in the Diablo series is how players will interact with the map, with a larger focus on open-world exploration and permanent changes that happen once an area has been cleared of opponents. Barriga describes the design of the world as filled with content driven by the main story but also much that can be discovered along the way through exploration. Breaking away from only doing the main story will allow players to check out new areas, to develop their crafting, or to PvP. While the crafting system has not been detailed much so far, we are excited to see how it plays into the long-term progression of the g

It may be a matter of opinion for some that say Hearthstone is a friendly game for free-to-play players, but this writer has to agree with James "Firebat" Kostesich, the first World Champion of the game and currently one of the best in the Grandmasters Tour.

In retrospect the entire situation is nothing less than strange. Why did White go out of his way to ensure players find this reference to Druids when nothing would formally be released? We can only speculate, but given how Diablo 4 mounts 3 ’s long-term development shaped up, White may have genuinely thought that the Druid class would be released for the game, and then backpedaled to delete certain tweets afterwards when it became apparent that those plans would not unfold as first thou

Classes in Diablo 4 are distinct, each coming with unique skills and talents. Add to this class-specific sets and legendaries, and it is easy to see that every class plays dramatically different from each ot

When it comes to some of the more useless features announced for the game, mounts definitely feel like one of them. Although the world of Diablo IV is supposedly pretty big and mounts would, therefore, make traveling easier, they just seem like another superficial, cosmetic, addit

Diablo 's world of Sanctuary has a lot of promise. There's a depth to it that is ever hinted at, and in particular the atmosphere of Diablo 2 created this sense of a much greater universe outside of what the player saw. It's a series with some strong lore behind it, but it's fair to say that the franchise has never quite reached the heights of great storytell

While class identity may be lacking, Path of Exile has an impressive character customization system that allows any character to use any skill if they have the required attributes. A Witch could use the same melee heavy skills a Maurader can, and a Templar could use the same bow skills a Ranger

Finally, Blizzard could also release new classes at halfway points between each expansion. They could start with a basic set of five classes, much like the release of Diablo 3 , and then add our old favorites again, including the Necromancer, Druid, Paladin/Crusader, Amazon, and whatever other fan-favorite classes would ensure another purchase. Unlike expansions, these would not be mandatory, but few would pass up a new class in their favorite game!

For the most part, little new information has been made available with regards to gear drops and progression throughout the game. The items featured during the brief demo at BlizzCon in 2019 remain all that we have for information, and that begs the question that most players are still eagerly awaiting for Blizzard to answer: what will the endgame of Diablo IV look l

Players hoped to see the Druid eventually released in an expansion pack in Diablo 3 , and hints were scattered throughout the game that led to nothing materializing on the matter. Problems with the auction house likely led to the cancellation of any plans to bring back the class there, and so players are understandably excited to see it return once ag

As well as this, Blizzard should also keep the heroes of the old games in mind. A new roster of playable characters would be great, but the potential to unlock the likes of the Necromancer in-game would add a new way to keep players engaged, perhaps by completing specific criteria like in Super Smash Bros. such as a certain number of hours playing or beating the game on specific difficulty lev