9-30-2022

9-30-2022

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Blizzard reveals a suite of Overwatch 2 tools to fight cheaters and toxic players – TheVerge.com

With the release of Overwatch 2 quickly approaching, Blizzard has shared information on a brand-new set of tools to fight cheating and toxic voice chat. The new suite, called Defense Matrix, implements a unique SMS-capable phone number requirement, which will record and analyze player communication for toxic or abusive behavior.

 

World of Warcraft: Dragonflight lands this November – Polygon.com

Blizzard has announced that the ninth expansion for its massive multiplayer game, World of Warcraft, will be released on November 28th at 3 p.m. Pacific. The expansion brings with it a brand-new zone called the Dragon Isles, a new playable race called the Dracthyr, and a Dracthyr-exclusive player class, the Evoker.

 

E3 returns in 2023 on June 13-16 – VentureBeat.com

The Entertainment Software Association and ReedPop have announced dates for the return of E3 in 2023. The event will be held in person for the first time since 2019. While June 13th–15th is reserved for industry showcases, the June 15th-16th event will be open to the general public.

 

Google Stadia Is Shutting Down On January 18, 2023 – GameSpot.com

Google has announced that it will be shutting down Stadia, the cloud-based streaming service it launched in 2019. Customers who purchased Stadia hardware through Google Play will receive a refund for the console, and players will receive a refund for all games purchased for the device.