Executive Overview The grim, gothic corridors of Sanctuary are finally making the long-awaited leap from PC and console monitors to the screen, as Blizzard Entertainment officially teams up with streaming giant Netflix to develop an animated television adaptation of its legendary Diablo franchise. The bombshell announcement was delivered by Blizzard President Johanna Faries during her…
Executive Overview In a monumental development that has sent shockwaves through the global gaming community, Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced the return of one of the most revered and influential intellectual properties in science-fiction gaming history. Breaking a franchise dormancy that has lasted well over a decade, the publisher revealed during the opening ceremony of…
Executive Overview The halls of the Anaheim Convention Center erupted on Saturday morning as Blizzard Entertainment—operating under the banner of its parent company, Xbox—unveiled a blockbuster slate of announcements during the grand opening ceremony of BlizzCon 2026. Dominating the convention’s opening hours was the official confirmation that Diablo V is currently in active development, targeting…
Executive Overview In what is already being hailed as a historic watershed moment for the massively multiplayer online (MMO) genre, Blizzard Entertainment has officially pulled back the curtain on its most ambitious project in decades: "World of Warcraft: Forever." Revealed on Saturday as the grand finale of the opening ceremony at BlizzCon 2026, held at…
By Chris Kerr Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com September 9, 2026 Executive Overview In what labor advocates are calling a watershed moment for the video game industry, employees at World of Warcraft and Overwatch developer Blizzard Entertainment have overwhelmingly ratified a historic union contract. Represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the bargaining unit covers…
By Diego Nicolás Argüello | Contributing Editor, News Published: September Executive Overview In what is easily one of the most unexpected yet monumental alliances in modern gaming history, Polish powerhouse CD Projekt Red and American industry veteran Blizzard Entertainment have officially announced a long-term strategic business partnership. The collaboration, described by both studios as a…
