Diablo 4: Improvements Blizzard Really Needs To Make

This writer does not agree or appreciate the notion of any of the above ideas for how to monetize Diablo 4 in the long term, but it is absolutely in line with how Blizzard treats all their games. Seeing how successful Hearthstone, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft are, consumers have clearly accepted this as the status quo.


The grind for loot is only worthwhile if the loot is good. Diablo 3 introduced an interesting concept to have players grind for more and more personal power, but this had the effect of making the items less interesting or import


With decades of video games to get through, it’s practically impossible to determine the best video game easter eggs of all time. The list of secrets is endless, but it can be determined that an easter egg is one of the best if it remains engaging, rewarding to find, and fun for


Whether it’s the famous train maps or a zombie hold-out level, LittleBigPlanet 3 ’s ridiculous set of tools and gameplay additions result in some hilarious moments that unfold in sack form. Customizing your own character is a hallmark of any co-operative game, but LittleBigPlanet 3 ’s ridiculous level of customization takes it to another level. What a sequel could add to possibly improve the co-operative experience is simply beyond


It’s becoming more and more common for RPGs to have sprawling and interesting storylines for players to grind through. Diablo 2 had a story that took roughly 35 hours to complete and fans are hopeful Diablo 4 will expand on that by delivering a game that takes 40-50 ho


For whatever reason Diablo 3 stepped back to only supporting four player co-ops and this was frankly a mistake. Fans would love to see Diablo 4 return to the large co-op style of play and even introducing large raid dungeons for 10-20 players to tackle toget

Overwatch is perhaps the least demanding of a consumer’s cash as it only has a single purchase point to access the game, but then has the benefit of loot boxes for the many cosmetic skins created for events scattered throughout the year. With that said, the esports push in the Overwatch League (OWL) likely keeps it relevant enough to justify additional development.


Batman: Arkham Asylum was a marvel for DC fans, and even for those new to the Batman mythos. Batman: Arkham Asylum featured the Caped Crusader with his iconic Rogues Gallery, locked in Arkham Asylum as he fights his way out through the very criminals he put away. A sequel was bound to happen, but plans for Batman: Arkham City were actually well underway before it was even announced, and proof of that can be found in the Warden’s Off


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The statue is alive. Held together by chains and metals, the heart of the statue beats slowly, and Nico Belic can do nothing but watch this dark secret. It’s certainly creepy to see a heart larger than a car, and even creepier still that it lies within the iconic Liberty City statue. Yet, it’s just one of many unexplained and mysterious easter eggs in Grand Theft Auto

Reading the above ideas about Diablo 4 may come off as pessimistic, but again, the point is to consider how a design for the next game would look with a revenue model that would satisfy Blizzard’s expectations, and that of its shareholders. Gone are the days of putting out a game with a single DLC pack and calling it a day. Blizzard, and many others, seek to produce games as a service, and Diablo 4 Updates 3 simply did not cut it. Let us cross our fingers and hope for the best, that Diablo 4 both meets our expectations and Blizzard’s - though it’s hard to imagine such an ideal landing spot for the next game.


It’s important to note that the length should be a result of a long and engaging story, not ridiculous grinds in order to progress or because it takes that long to explore the world. It should stay linear, but dive into more locations, more meaningful quests, and show the player growing gradually over t

Blizzard’s current business model is to create games that demand an infusion of cash from their consumers for them to remain relevant in the content of the game, to for the company to justify its developmental resources. Take a brief look at the 2018 earnings below. See a pattern here? All of these games, including those of Activision, and Candy Crush, are always bringing in constant revenue.

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.


The Skill mechanics have been a controversial subject for fans. On the one hand players like the Diablo 2 skill tree that has players focusing on different skills for unique builds to complement their style of play. On the other hand players like that Diablo 3 took the pressure of planning builds, removed the risk of creating broken characters, and having to restart if you want to try a different skill