Diablo 3: Big 2.4.0 Update Goes Live in NA for XBO / PS4 / PC

Diablo 3 players in North America can now log into servers to try out the latest and one of the biggest updates to the game. Patch 2.4.0 features a new location called Greyhollow Island, expanded zones in the original game, set dungeons, empowered rifts, Season 5, a new buff bar, better action combat and alterations to both classes and items.

General: Norwegian High-Schoolers to ‘Learn’ eSports

At a public high school in Norway, freshmen will have the opportunity to participate in eSports with the ultimate goal of competing in tournaments throughout the country. Students will be graded the same as any other school subject and be counted as part of a student’s GPA.

Das Tal: A Look Back at 2015 & the Road Ahead to Alpha #2

The Das Tal site has been updated with a new post that takes a look back at 2015 and the accomplishments and lessons learned from Alpha #1. Based on player feedback, the team has a list of items in developmental progress in preparation for Alpha #2 that is scheduled to begin in April 2016.

Guild Wars 2: Profession Balance to be Addressed in Q1 2016

ArenaNet is committed to making sure that professions are balanced in Guild Wars 2, so much so that each will be watched closely with quarterly updates focusing on keeping things in check. In a new blog post by Karl McLain, the first series of balances changes are outlined for each class with implementation coming sometime in Q1 2016.