Blizzcon 2019 |OT| Seize the means of hype (READ STAFF POST)
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Lol I just learned Taliesin will host the official Warcraft Q&A. Can't believe I sat through his milquetoast Hong Kong relativism video bullshit when he knew full well he was already booked by Blizzard at the time. He even acted like his decision to go to the con was difficult to make. Fuck this guy.
He's been stanning for Blizzard for years now, brushing off any and all critique when BfA came out as well. I'm not surprised.
I'm definitely team "T&E are trash" so hearing that they're handling the Q&A definitely made me less interested.
It makes me sad when streamers I like continue to support blizzard. You'd think there's good people out there, but it's all an act. Just like how it was with blizzard from the very beginning.
Dunno, I actually like T's positive attitude. I also like that he isn't begging for likes and actuallytells people to thumb it down if they didn't like it.
Changes from the terrible WoW youtubers like Asmongold, Bellular and the likes
I don't like them either. It's hard for me to find any YouTube personalities that don't drive me out of my skull aside from the Bon Appetit gang.
I think T&E's weekly reset is fun, interesting and positive (Which in gaming is super rare nowadays) and they are prety pmuch controversies free.
I dunno, maybe it's the british accent that gets me every time.
His accent is sexy, no doubt.
but I also find his overly positive attitude to be grating and I feel it comes off really... fake. Not trying to discount what you like about him - I just .... idk. Something about them rubs me the wrong way.
Yeah I think I just like their attitude since it'S as far removed from "WAHH ANGRY GAMER" as it can possibly be while at the same time beeing critical of things that don't work (they've been very critical of the initial neck implementation for instance)
Make no mistake though - ANGRY GAMERS RAHHHHHR piss me off too.
basically I can only stomach (lol) food videos and toy reviews.
I mostly watch "L'équipe du soir" a french football show (it's daily) lol, otherwise I prety much hate youtube :P
I'm in a similar boat. I like Preach's content but it was obvious from the outset of this mess that he's never going to criticize Blizz for anything outside of pure gameplay issues because afaik he's pretty apolitical and he's made it abundantly clear that he's afraid of anything harming his relationship with Blizzard because of his leveling exploit ban from earlier this year.
I think it's something worth keeping in the back of your head when you follow content creators like these who have their livelihoods attached to franchises and media, because it's one thing to have biases towards something you love and it's another thing entirely when you're getting your paycheck from it.
Realistically? I think end of 2020/sometime in 2021
but honestly I have no idea.
I'm thinking 2020 with it basically being ready to show last year and them aggressively working on it lately. I think most people assume later but I could be wrong.
I don't think Bliz can get away anymore with putting their release date 3-4 years after announcement, I'm expecting it to launch within 18 months.
I've never watched or paid much attention to Blizzcon before, but I am considerably excited this year for...reasons.
I'm just wondering how much of the events are livestreamed. I really want to tune in to see the "spirited passion" attendees are no doubt looking to unleash.
I'm just wondering how much of the events are livestreamed. I really want to tune in to see the "spirited passion" attendees are no doubt looking to unleash.
I'm going to say alpha/beta next year with full release in 2021. The days of Blizzard being able to take forever after an announcement are over now that Activision are breathing down their necks.
The opening ceremony is free, but (in a new change this year) all the Mythic stage (main stage) panels on Friday are free to watch.
So despite all the political stupidity by blizzard
in terms of pure game content this could be one of the best blizzcons ever Diablo 4 Overwatch 2 and WOW Shadowlands
in terms of pure game content this could be one of the best blizzcons ever Diablo 4 Overwatch 2 and WOW Shadowlands
Likely, but any time they're reminded that people are pissed with their cowardly bullshit is a + by me, and while they might be able to control the questions I doubt they'll get by the whole thing without a few reminders.
Reactions on social medias have already died down a lot. A week ago all their fb posts had a majority of angry smileys, this week there's barely any and few comments about the controversy so...
So you should keep your expectations low
By a long shot.
Hopefully the announcements themselves live up to it too.
It's still pretty gross and cowardly. Lots of people have a paycheck tied to awful organizations, and we don't give them a pass.
I'm still seeing lots of ongoing negative reactions out there.
This is my guess. I think they feel serious pressure to release within a year. Whether it's ready or not.
I'd be okay with that date. Hasn't the game been in production for over 3 years?
Would fit in with Blizzard's killing of that Starcraft FPS to focus development resources on Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2
And with them having restarted development potentially multiple times, I don't believe their leash is as long as people think. Activision will absolutely tell them to push it out the door if they drag their feet too long, and I think they may be at that point.
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They got the two Alliance races for WoW right... :/ That's pretty specific...Let's hope it's fake but if it's not...for fucks sake this company has gone some places the last few years.
Here's hoping NONE OF THIS is true
But it was posted in June, so...
Edit: Disregard this.
The two allied races were a common topic for rumors well beforehand (speculation started all the way back in Blizzcon '18 when the Mechagnomes were unveiled) and there was already scripting datamined well beforehand that indicated the Vulpera were going to be playable.
It's fake.
Yeah already edited my post. Imagine if D4 was that lol. The meltdowns...And I'd probably be part of it.
Devs and other people who work for Blizzard last Blizzcon were telling people that next year (now this year) was going to a HUGE Blizzcon.
i was at blizzcon last year and played Diablo Immortal on the show floor. I actually like it and am bummed that they've been radio silent on it since then (but I understand/get why). I really hope that they surprise drop it during the opening ceremony tomorrow. But I also won't be surprised if they don't even mention it. :/
Someone on Reddit just leaked some supposedly authentic Diablo 4 information. Take it with a grain of salt, but their post history does show credible leaks in the past.
Diablo 4 Reddit leak
The information seems realistic enough, and falls within expectations I've had. Interested to see if it's legit.
Diablo 4 Reddit leak
The information seems realistic enough, and falls within expectations I've had. Interested to see if it's legit.
"....and speaking of Diablo Immortal, you may notice we have no play areas set for it. That's because it's already available right now!"
That would be pretty sick
Okay, so, we may have some D4 information leaking. A redditor with a seemingly reliable track record just shared the following.
Obviously take with a grain of salt, but none of it seems unreasonable. And again, this history tracks.
Obviously take with a grain of salt, but none of it seems unreasonable. And again, this history tracks.
Damn, their post history is bonkers, accurate leaks... And barely anyone notices it lol
