In addition to many of the clickable structures, e.g., chests, barrels, coffins, etc...in Diablo 3, much of the game environment can also be destroyed. This is not only fun to play around with - smashing things like desks and statues into bits - but it can also serve as a useful tactic for Barbarians, as it helps to regenerate and/or prevent loss of Fury. Much of the … [Read more...]
Diablo 3 Beta Notes: Fall of the Black King – Hardcore
I've just finished running all five classes through the beta - in Hardcore mode. The beta isn't terribly difficult, but since Hardcore mode has been unlocked for the past two weeks, I figured it'd make the class run-throughs a bit more interesting and exciting. I ran all five characters through from start-to-finish - using only the items they picked up along the way, with … [Read more...]
D3 Beta Musings: A Blacksmith Who Won’t Repair?!
Seriously...a blacksmith who won't repair your gear?! And not just any blacksmith, but your loyal follower who supposedly owes you a debt of gratitude. This has to be one of the silliest things in the game right now. The guy has a great big anvil outside his shop which he uses to reforge the Skeleton King's crown, yet when you ask him to sharpen your blade or patch your … [Read more...]
Black Mushroom in Diablo 3
There's an interesting item in the beta that looks like it may be an easter egg of sorts -- the Black Mushroom. It drops from a clickable group of Black Mushrooms found within the Cathedral in Act I. The Black Mushrooms used to be found outside of Adria's hut, but were recently moved to the Cathedral in a patch update. Update - 05/18/12: The Black Mushroom is a reagent used in … [Read more...]
Diablo 3 Beta Screenshots Folder
Those of you in the Diablo 3 Beta may be wondering where the game is storing all of your beautiful screenshots, because there is no included screenshots folder located in the Diablo 3 directory. Here's where you can find them: … [Read more...]
Diablo 3 Collector’s Edition: Exclusive In-Game Items
Despite all of the awesome tangible goods that are in the Diablo 3 Collector's Edition (see full list of D3 CE goodies here), the items that are arguably the most desired are the exclusive in-game items. Here's a listing of the pixel candy that's contained in the Diablo 3 Collector's Edition... … [Read more...]
Diablo 3 System Requirements
Will my PC run Diablo 3? This is a question many gamers are asking themselves at the moment. With less than two months before the release of Diablo 3, many players are concerned over the graphical demands of the game. Honestly, it's not that demanding of a game - if you have a relatively modern PC. If you want to know if your machine is up to snuff...here's a quick guide … [Read more...]
Diablo 3 Release Date
Blizzard has just announced that Diablo 3 will be released on May 15, 2012! That's right...in just two short months, the burning hells will be unleashed upon the world of Sanctuary. Diablo 3 can be purchased as a digital download version through Blizzard's website - enabling players to immediately start slaying foul demons and undead once the servers go live on May … [Read more...]
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