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Blizzard Planning Pseudo-LAN Support for StarCraft 2, Diablo 3 to Follow Suit
Blizzard Planning Pseudo-LAN Support for StarCraft 2, Diablo 3 to Follow Suit
Battle.net developer Greg Canessa says that Blizzard is actively working on a LAN-like solution to include for Battle.net play in StarCraft II. "We are working on solutions with regard to things we can do to maintain connectivity to Battle.net in some way, but also provide a great quality ...
StarCraft 2 to include Mod Marketplace
StarCraft 2 to include Mod Marketplace
bit-tech.net — StarCraft 2 will feature a mod marketplace according to Blizzard, where users can sell their content.... (more) StarCraft 2 to include Mod Marketplace
Lack of LAN in StarCraft 2 is "no big deal"
Lack of LAN in StarCraft 2 is "no big deal"
bit-tech.net — Blizzard executive Rob Pardo reckons that the lack of a LAN option in StarCraft 2 is not... really a big deal. (more) Lack of LAN in StarCraft 2 is "no big deal"
BlizzCon video introduces new Diablo III class, the Monk
BlizzCon video introduces new Diablo III class, the Monk
neoseeker.com — Like many rabid fans had hoped, Blizzard has revealed a new class today for the their highly... anticipated ARPG Diablo III .  Let us introduce to you, the Monk. "The monk is a skilled warrior of unparalleled dexterity. A... (more) BlizzCon video introduces new Diablo III class, the Monk
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Blizzard: StarCraft II and Diablo III Are Getting LAN-Like “Solutions”
Maximum PC — ... LAN? You still use that? People gathered together and sat around the old LAN, like, back in the days of vee-see-arrrrs and stuff, right? That’s old news, man. But how about that new thing Blizzard’s got cooking? It lets you play multiplayer games with a blazing connection, as if the Internet isn’t even involved. It’s crazy. What will these developers think of next? ...

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