Using the included map editing tools, dedicated gamers were able to introduce several unique custom maps that brought scripted events, unit changes, and heavily tweaked gameplay to multiplayer matches. The game was also lauded for its robust multiplayer system, which was hosted on. The game built on the polished real-time strategy framework laid by the Warcraft series a few years earlier and has been praised for its balanced gameplay, engrossing story, and stunning graphics (at the time). Starcraft took the PC gaming world by storm upon its release in 1998. For those that can’t wait to construct additional pylons, Blizzard has released the original version of the game for free as a public beta. We recently reported on Blizzard’s upcoming remaster of the venerable classic Starcraft. You can contact the author at or on Twitter.

He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. 'Our development team will remain in Albany, NY and fully dedicated to Blizzard games.'Ī life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007.

'We've officially merged with Blizzard Entertainment,' reads a message from Vicarious Visions. It takes the 2D sprites from the original game and are now in full 3D with physically-based rendering, dynamic lighting, revamped animations and spell effects in up to 4K resolution.ĭiablo II: Resurrected released for the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 23, 2021.ĭeveloper Vicarious Visions officially merged with Blizzard Entertainment last week and have been renamed to Blizzard Albany as they remain located in Albany, NY. The game is a remaster of Diablo II and the Lord of Destruction expansion. Publisher Blizzard Entertainment and now defunct developer Vicarious Visions announced Diablo II: Resurrected has sold over five million units worldwide since it launched in September 2021. By William D'Angelo, posted on 17 April 2022 / 3,477 Views

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