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Assorted hackers have claimed responsibility for a string of attacks that have disrupted a number of high-profile gaming services. Chief amongst the victims is Steam, which is experiencing seemingly random downtime affecting both the Steam store and the network’s community features. Also experiencing trouble is EA’s Origin service which is …
Read More »Blizzard’s Battle.net launcher beta looks like EA Origin
The first video footage of Blizzard’s long-rumoured Battle.net launcher beta has hit the internet. What it shows is basically something that looks very much like EA’s Origin client or even Ubisoft’s uPlay. As well as allowing gamers to launch their Blizzard titles such as World of Warcraft, StarCraft II or …
Read More »Blizzard’s Battle.net hacked
MMO maker advises North American users to change their passwords
Read More »Battle.net hacked, Blizzard urges users to change password
Bllizzard reports its online matchmaking and game data service Battle.net was hacked this past weekend, adding that certain account info has been compromised. The company states that all regions outside of China were affected, and that the hackers gained unauthorized access to a list of email addresses associated with Battle.net …
Read More »Call of Duty bound for Battle.net?
It already lies at the heart of PC hits such as World of Warcraft and Starcraft II, and now it looks as if Blizzard’s online network Battle.net could in future be integrated into leading Activision products such as Call of Duty. I’ll tell you this – Bobby Kotick and all …
Read More »Starcraft II reduces incentive to pirate
Developer Blizzard has told MCV that the work it has put into refining its online network Battle.net is part of the reason that recent release Starcraft II has proved so resistant to piracy. For World of Warcraft we have been able to work well around the piracy issue and we …
Read More »StarCraft II delayed to 2010
Activision has confirmed in its quarterly financials today that Blizzard’s PC title StarCraft II will launch next year. Its arrival will coincide with the revamped Battle.net, Blizzard’s new social networking site for StarCraft and World of WarCraft player. Our mission is to develop games that deliver an epic entertainment experience,” …
Read More »Blizzard’s Battle.net ‘similar to Xbox Live’
Revamped site to become 'a true online destination' says Activision
Read More »Massive scoops Activision advertising deal and new boss
JJ Richards assumes new role, as Microsoft ad company signs 18-game deal
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