Diablo 4: Improvements Blizzard Really Needs To Make

The Diablo series in general has done a great job of taking the players to wild locations and chaotic realms. Endless deserts, terrifying jungles, crumbling cathedrals, the depths of hell and the heights of heaven, but there’s so much more that could be explo


The first Diablo had a gritty storyline of players descending into a cathedral consumed by corruption. Diablo 2 saw the former heroes fall into madness and the demons fighting amongst themselves as they conquer the wo

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.

World of Warcraft is in a unique position to have a monthly subscription still serve as a viable model after failing so many other MMOs. Their expansions also demand purchase and serves to literally gate characters in old content and ten levels lower.


Upon entering Quincy Sharp’s office, players could use all the Explosive Gel gadget on a specific spot on the left wall, detonating them to explode a secret panel and reveal an office inside. Venturing in, players will find blueprints of North Gotham, renamed "Arkham City", with a seal of approval stamped on the plans. This easter egg remained undiscovered for years and was only revealed when Rocksteady themselves showed the public this easter


Yet another series that isn’t shy to show its love for pop culture, Fallout: New Vegas gets a tad cheeky with one of the best Fallout easter eggs. As many Indiana Jones fans might know, it’s often been seen as controversial and debated to have Indiana Jones survive a nuclear blast by hiding in a fridge. It seems that the developers of Fallout: New Vegas thought so too after seeing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Sk


Instead of players grinding for that powerful sickle for their necromancers they were wielding random spears or axes because it boosted their overall power. Introducing powerful items that shakeup the gameplay or interesting synergies would put the grind back on items and less on Paragon lev

While fans of the series are probably happy to hear that the next sequel is in the works, taking a good, hard look at how Blizzard has monetized its games for the long-term leaves little doubt that Diablo 4 will be anything but a constant cash grab. This is not pessimism towards the company or the series, but instead, an objective consideration of Blizzard’s other games, and how their games-as-a-service design manage to pull in revenue in a way that Diablo 3 could not.


Overwatch supports a myriad of different playstyles with its many characters that is perfect for a group of friends to jump into. The many seasonal events and gluttony of character skins is sure to keep your co-operative experience fr

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 3 simply did not cut it. Let us cross our fingers and hope for the best, my latest blog post 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.


Diablo 3 recognized that players are wanting more to do in the endgame and tried tickling that itch with Paragon levels and endless replay ability. Its’ a step in the right direction and should be expanded on in Diabl


This can even be seen in other games that try to emulate the Diablo formula. Shadows: Awakening mixes things up a little with the ability to shift between characters and realms with a touch of a button, and although this isn't something that Diablo 4 should directly have, it shows that with a little ingenuity the repetitive clicking can have new life breathed into


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


A lot has changed in video games since Diablo 3 first announced, and the level of restriction placed on the game at launch would be even more criticized in the modern day. Although the stuttering start to Diablo 3 's life in the wild may have been forgotten about (aside from those few who still get chills at the mere mention of Error 37), it's fair to say that the limited options available upon release would not fly to

When Diablo 3 launched, the RMAH would have meant that players would always be buying and selling items, with Blizzard taking a constant cut of the cash. With that failure out the door, we need to consider how else Diablo 4 could bring in revenue at a pace that would keep its development assured. One option is another RMAH, but that would imply Blizzard has learned nothing from the first attempt. Unlikely, but we should not count it out completely.