Blizzard Announced New Diablo and StarCraft Games
Summary
Jeff Grubb and Lex Luddy discuss Blizzard’s early announcements of Diablo 5 and a Starcraft shooter, analyzing the move as a strategy to secure studio stability under Microsoft. They also cover War Dogs’ massive sales, the shutdown of Polyarch, and Level 5’s controversial use of AI in its recent showcase. The episode concludes with a preview of Giant Bomb’s Pinball Week featuring Jeff Bakalar.
Topics discussed
Intro: Data brokers and privacy risks
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Guest intro: Lex Luddy on review season and freelance life
Giant Bomb premium membership promotion
Blizzard announces Diablo and Starcraft for 2029/2030
Analysis of early announcements and Xbox strategy
WoW Forever details and Skyborn race monetization
War Dogs launch success and competitive shooter trends
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Pinball Week introduction and Jeff Bakalar
Polyarc shuts down after Moss: The Forgotten Relic
Level 5 AI usage controversy and developer interviews
Sony blocks Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod release
Apple gaming controller rumors and platform disdain
Blue Dragon decompilation and AI coding concerns
Pinball Week merch, schedule, and upcoming streams
Outro: Crazy Taxi movie news and sign-off
Sponsor: ChatGPT for Business
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