Shattered Soulstone Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, I focused on the new Spiritborn class that is coming in the Vessel of Hatred expansion. In addition, I also mentioned a new book about Rathma; Spiritborn Spirit Guardian Wallpapers; Devise your portal to Gamescom; Vessel of Hatred – Official Spiritborn Trailer; Spiritborn merchandise; and more!
Topics include:
- Amazon: Diablo – Legends of the Necromancer – Rathma (Diablo Legends 2) – Hardcover (Fred Kennedy and Adam Gorham)
- Diablo IV Spiritborn Reveal Press Kit – includes Spiritborn Spirit Guardian Wallpapers
- Devise Your Portal To GamesCom: – From July 18 – July 25, devise your own Portal for a chance to win a trip to Gamescom for you and a friend
- IGN: Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred – Official Spiritborn Trailer
- Wowhead: Blizzard Gear Store: New Diablo 4 Spiritborn Merchandise Now Available (by GARMANOTH)
- Wowhead: Barricade’s Spiritborn Trasher Build is Ready for Spirit of Hatred (by JEZARTROZ)
- Diablo Immortal: Shadow of the Frozen Throne – through July 26 – Mix of Diablo and World of Warcraft
- PureDiablo: Speaking of the Spiritborn – an interview by Gazerrick of Jen of Hatred (Jennifer Young)
- IcyVeins: New Skill Point Cap for Vessel Of Hatred Revealed: Everyone Gets More Points (by Staff)
- Rod Fergusson posted on x.com “I’m still kind of buzzing from the Spiritborn reveal yesterday. I’m very proud of what the team accomplished with the deep dive developer stream…”
- Wowhead: New Mercenary Details Revealed – Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred (by THARID)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I talked about Season 32 of Diablo III; Diablo Immortal PVP event; Diablo Immortal Fisher’s Frenzy; Stronger legendary items; Vessel Of Hatred; Diablo 4 Season 5 Feedback; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Diablo (x.com): The forces of Hell wish for battle. Grant that wish, Nephalem. Season 32 of Diablo III is live now.
- Diablo Immortal (x.com): New PVP Group Event: Bout Of Realms
- Diablo Immortal (x.com): Fisher’s Frenzy – with 5 different randomized fishing events
- Diablo Immortal (x.com): Legendary items just got stronger with our new Rune system
- Diablo (x.com): Watch the Spiritborn Reveal stream for an in-depth look at the new class arriving in #VesselOfHatred. Developers will discuss class design, gameplay, lore, and much more – July 18th
- Diablo (x.com): Pre-purchase #VesselOfHatred today and instantly unlock #DiabloIV in-game rewards. Available October 8th
- Wowhead: Rob2628 Shares Diablo 4 Season 4 PTR Feedback (by ARKTANE)
- Wowhead: Changes Coming to Resplendent Sparks In Diablo 4 Season 5 (by DRAPEZ)
- Wowhead: The State of Druids featuring AceofSpades- Diablo 4 Season 5 (by DRAPEZ)
- Wowhead: Diablo 4 Patch 1.4.4 Patch Notes — Tempering Manual Drop Rates Increased, Bug Fixes (by SILEC)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I talked about Infernal Hordes; Season 5 PTR; Balancing Solo vs Group Play; Patch Notes; Akarat; and the State of the Sorceress.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Blizzard Watch: How to conquer the new Infernal Hordes event in Diablo 4 Season 5 (by Liz Patt)
- Diablo IV: The Diablo IV Season 5 PTR: What You Need To Know
- Blizzard Watch: Everything you need to know about Diablo 4 Season 4 and its Infernal Hordes (by Elizabeth Harper)
- Wowhead: Balancing Solo vs. Group Play in Diablo 4 (by SILEC)
- Blizzard: Diablo IV Patch Notes
- Wowhead: Who is Akarat in Diablo 4? Discussing Lore of the Vessel of Hatred Cinematic (by ARKTANE)
- Wowhead: The State of the Sorcerers featuring Mekuna and Roxy – Diablo 4 Season 5 (by THARID)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an episode of Shattered Soulstone. I’ve been busy with other things. Topics in this episode include: Diablo Immortal inspired new class to Diablo IV; Diablo Immortal Bug Fixes; Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred (pre-purchase); and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Kotaku: Diablo Immortal Inspired Blizzard To Add A New Kind Of Class To Diablo IV
- Blizzard: Diablo Immortal Bug Fixes And Patch Notes For All Platforms
- Blizzard: Prepare To Embody The Spiritborn — Pre-Purchase Vessel Of Hatred
- Wowhead: Target-Farming Sources for All New Uniques In Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR (SILEC)
- Wowhead: Pets Now Available in Diablo 4 with Patch 1.4.2 – Get Your Free Dog! (CONSTVNT)
- Wowhead: Raids Are Coming To Diablo 4 With Vessel Of Hatred (THARID)
- Wowhead: Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred Expansion Blog Post Released (THARID)
- Wowhead: Infernal Hordes New Endgame Mode In Diablo 4 Season 5 (GARMANOTH)
- Wowhead: Diablo 4 Season 6 Will Launch with Expansion Vessel of Hatred Interview Roundup (JEZARTROZ)
- Wowhead: Upcoming Season 5 PTR Changes to Bosses in Diablo 4 (CONSTVNT)
- Wowhead: Diablo 4 Patch 1.4.3 Hotfix 1 – Andarial’s Visage Fixed, Tal Rasha’s Ring Stacks Properly, Elixir Of Holy Bolt Reenabled (JEZARTROZ)
- Wowhead: Treasure Goblins Will Have Improved Loot In Diablo 4 Season 5 (ARKTANE)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I talked about why I hadn’t been making new episodes. Topics include: Meta and “Call of Duty” sued by Uvalde families; HOTS update; Diablo 4 Season 3 emails; Diablo Immortal Tempest; Diablo Immortal Forums; Diablo IV Forums; Patch on Masterworking; Bash Barbarian; Loot Reborn; March of the Goblins; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Politico posted: “Uvalde families sue Meta and ‘Call of Duty’ publisher over alleged links to gun violence” (by Alex Nieves)
- Heroes Of the Storm – Patch notes
- Wowhead: Season 3 Stats Emails sent out (by SILIC)
- Diablo Immortal: Wield The Fury Of Wind and Wave With the Tempest
- Diablo Immortal: Story “We Are All Guilty” Short story by Ryan Quinn
- Diablo Immortal Forums – in case you missed it
- Diablo IV Forums – in case you missed it
- Wowhead: Diablo 4 Patch 1.4.1 Patch Notes – Masterworking Gold Cost Reduced (by POPULARTOPULAR)
- Wowhead: What is Happening to Bash Barbarian in Diablo IV? -(by POPULARTOPULAR)
- Blizzard: Diablo IV: Galvanize Your Legend In Season 4: Loot Reborn
- Blizzard: Diablo IV: Celebrate the Diablo Anniversary with March of The Goblins
- @Xtimus (on X.com) posted: Diablo 1 Alpha Version 3 May 1996
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I talked about Microsoft’s plans for an Xbox mobile gaming store; Studio closures at Xbox; Blizzard hiring for unannounced PvE game; Diablo II: Resurrected Season 7; Tempest Class in Diablo Immortal; Treacherous Reflection in Diablo Immortal; Diablo IV Loot Reborn; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- The Verge: Microsoft’s new Xbox mobile gaming store is launching in July (by Tom Warren)
- Gamespot: Microsoft Set to Launch Mobile Games Store This July (by Steven T. Wright)
- Game Developer: Xbox president: Studio closures will ensure ‘business is healthy for the long term’ (by Chris Kerr)
- Wowhead: Blizzard Hiring Several Positions for Unannounced PvE Game (by ARCHIMTIROS)
- PezRadar: posted on Diablo II: Resurrected forum: Diablo II: Resurrected Season 7 will begin on May 23rd
- Diablo Immortal: Introducing Diablo Immortal’s Newest Class: Tempest
- Diablo Immortal: Take Heed Of the Shadow In Treacherous Reflection
- Blizzard: Diablo IV Loot Reborn – Starts May 14 PT
- Wowhead: New Changes Coming to Ladder Bosses in Diablo 4 Season 4 (by ARKTANE)
- PureDiablo: Diablo 4 sets and Runewords not ruled out says Joe Piepeira (by Rush)
- IcyVeins: Powerful New Unique, Uber Unique, and Legendary Items Coming in Season 4 (by Staff)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I started by explaining why there weren’t any shows for a month. I got very sick from a food allergen, and I’m all better now.
Topics in this episode include: No BlizzCon; Microsoft “let Blizzard Be Blizzard”; Blizzard will showcase their games; Blizzard Entertainment and Netease; Ablegames and Activision Blizzard; Season 4 Campfire Chat wrap up; Diablo games coming to GeForce Now; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Blizzard Entertainment: An Update On This Year’s Blizzcon And Blizzard’s 2024 Live Events
- VideoGamesChronicle: Microsoft has ‘let Blizzard be Blizzard’ following its acquisition, studio days (by Jordan Middler)
- Windows Central: BlizzCon is skipping 2024 in favor for multiple global events to showcase World of Warcraft, Diablo’s expansion, and more (by Jen Corden)
- Blizzard Press Center: Blizzard Entertainment And NetEase Renew Agreement To Bring Beloved Titles Back To China; Microsoft Gaming, Netease Enter Broader Collaboration
- Venture Beat: Activision Blizzard and AbleGamers’ fundraiser champions inclusive design
- Maxroll: Season 4 Campfire Chat Wrap Up (by Dredscythe)
- Pure Diablo: Diablo 2 Resurrected and Diablo 3 coming to GeForce Now (by Rush)
- Blizzard Entertainment: Galvanize Your Legend In Season 4: Loot Reborn
- Pure Diablo: Iron Wolves Chronicles: A Bloodforged Alliance (by Gazerrick)
- Wowhead: Diablo 4 Season 4: Loot Reborn – Developer Update Livestream Summary (by POPULARTOPULAR)
- Wowhead: New Season Blessings Coming to Diablo 4 Season 4 – Increased Paragon Glyph XP, Obol Drop Rate from Helltides (by ARKTANE)
- Holyknight 3000: posted on X/Twitter: The @Diablo 3 Mega Project is done! Diablo III Seasons A Celebration – Seasons 1 through 30
- Deviant Art is where Holyknight 3000 posted his Diablo 3 project
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode: Sega of America supports its union workers; GameStop commits to layoffs; Nintendo of America laying off contractors; and Xbox has mass layoffs. Meanwhile Microsoft is making a handheld Xbox. Diablo III – Season 31 Season of the Forbidden Archives; Art and Legacy of Kevin Kanai Griffith; Reaper of Souls expansion (10 years ago); And more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Game Developer: Sega of America union workers secure raises, layoff protections with first collectively-bargained contract (by Chris Kerr)
- Game Developer: GameStop commits to layoffs despite concerns over business ‘strain’ (by Chris Kerr)
- Game Developer: Report: Nintendo of America laying off contractors ahead of Switch 2 launch (by Justin Carter)
- VideoGamesChronicle: Xbox claims mass layoffs were the outcome of a ‘concerning’ lack of industry growth (by Tom Ivan)
- Polygon: A handheld Xbox? Microsoft’s gaming chief can’t stop thinking about it (by Chris Plante)
- Blizzard Entertainment: Season 31: Season Of The Forbidden Archives – Preview
- K. LeCrone posted a blog of her’s from 2016 about The Art and Legacy of Kevin Kanai Griffith
- @Diablo posted on X/Twitter: “No one can stop death.” 10 year anniversary of Reaper of Souls
- @Diablo posted a video titled: “Diablo III Reaper of Souls Opening Cinematic”
- Wowhead: All 12 New Unique Items in Diablo 4 PTR Patch 1.4.0 (by SILEC)
- Wowhead: Diablo 4 PTR Patch 1.4.0 Patch Notes Now Available – Itemization Rework, Class Changes (by SILEC)
- Wowhead: Andariel Newest Endgame Boss in Diablo 4 – Season 4 (by OXID3)
- Wowhead: Changes Coming to Forgotten Souls Drop Rate in Diablo 4 Season 4 (by POPULARTOPULAR)
- Wowhead: New Affixes in Diablo 4 Season 4 – Life Per Hit, Resource Per Second (by ARKTANE)
- Wowhead: Accursed Ritual – New Large Scale Event & Boss Coming to Helltides in Diablo 4 Season 4
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I talked about Bobby Kotick wanting to buy TikTok; Diablo 4 Patch 1.3.4; good news for Bluddshed; Diablo Immortal activities; Book of Cain and Book of Tyrael now available (again); Book of Prava – not available yet. Maxroll wrote Itemization Campfire Chat Wrap Up; Diablo IV Patch Notes; and a whole lot about Diablo Season 4!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Engadget: Activision Blizzard’s ex-CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly wants to buy TikTok (by Cheyenne MacDonald)
- Wowhead: Diablo 4 Patch 1.3.4 Now Available to Download – 2GB (by JEZARTROZ)
- Bluddshed announced on X/Twitter he is now a member of the #diablo community team!
- Diablo Immortal posted on X/Twitter about the Season 24 Battle pass “Regent of Webs”
- Diablo Immortal posted on X/Twitter about a new terror descending onto Sanctuary
- Diablo Immortal posted on X/Twitter about “The Age of Unmasking”
- Wowhead: Diablo: Book of Cain and Book of Tyrael Re-Release on March 12 (by SILEC)
- Maxroll: The Itemization Campfire Chat Wrap Up! (by Dredscythe)
- Diablo IV Patch Notes
- Diablo IV: Hell’s Beauty Burns Anew With Ray Tracing
- PCGamer: Blizzard just revived Diablo 4 with a list of changes so massive that it’s practically a new game (by Tyler Colp)
- The Verge: Diablo IV’s ray tracing update arrives March 26th (by Tom Warren)
- Wowhead: Occultist Enchanting Costs to Cap in Diablo 4 Season 4 (by CONSTVNT)
- Wowhead: Huge Changes Coming to Hilltides in Diablo 4 Season 4 (by ARKTANE)
- Wowhead: Blizzard Confirms Andariel and Other Bosses Will Drop Uber Uniques In Season 4 – Diablo 4 (by Arktane)
- Adam Fletcher (PezRadar) posted on X/Twitter about the camera/view distance change
- Wowhead: Hardcore Changes to Death Avoidance Coming in Season 4 (by CONSTVNT)
- Wowhead: Better Visual Clarity Coming to Uber Lilith Boss Mechanics in Diablo 4 PTR (by POPULARTOPULAR)
- Wowhead: Tempering – New Crafting System Coming with Diablo 4 Season 4 (by THARID)
- Wowhead: Diablo 4 New Uber Unique Coming in Season 4 – Tyrael’s Might (by POPULARTOPULAR)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
Topics include: Activision QA workers unionized; BAFTA Games Awards selected Diablo IV (among other games); Accessibility at Blizzard Entertainment; How to report a forum post; Blizzard has a refund policy; Overwatch and Cowboy Bebop; Diablo IV Gauntlet map; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Polygon: “600 Activision QA workers workers unionize, Microsoft voluntarily recognizes” (by Nicole Carpenter)
- The Verge: “Activision QA workers form the largest US video game union yet” (by Ash Parrish)
- ABK Workers | CODE-CWA posted “Activision QA Vision Statement”
- @ABetterABK posted a short thread on X/Twitter: “This union was formed on five key principles that we wish to uphold within our workplaces: Democracy, Diversity, Equity, Solidarity, and Transparency”
- BAFTA stated the highlights of today’s (gaming) nominations included Diablo IV.
- U.S. battle.net posted “Accessibility at Blizzard Entertainment”
- U.S. battle.net posted about Reporting Forums Post
- Blizzard posted their Blizzard Refund Policy
- @PlayOverwatch posted on X/Twitter Overwatch 2 x Cowboy Bebop arrives March 12.
- Diablo IV Patch Notes were posted on March 8, 2024.
- @Diablo posted a YouTube video featuring MacroBioBoi talking about The Gauntlet
- Wowhead posted: Diablo 4 Leaderboards Day 1 Roundup – Opening night of The Gauntlet (By Jezartroz)
- Wowhead posted: Community-Created Diablo 4 Gauntlet Map By Rob2628 (by Tharid)
- Wowhead posted: Diablo 4 Patch 1.3.3a Now Live — PlayStation Tutorial and Leaderboard Filtering Fixed” (By Silec)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I read you not one, but two articles about Blizzard; Diablo Immortal has a lot going on in March; Blizzard posted the Campfire Chat video; Diablo IV – The Trials; Diablo IV Patch Notes; Diablo IV Battle Pass; Vampiric Powers coming to season 3; and Herb Gathering.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- PCGamer posted: “Diablo 4’s upcoming loot rework will be so massive Blizzard will let you playtest it early in its first PTR” (by Tyler Colp)
- Game Developer posted: “Diablo boss Rod Ferguson: don’t treat devs like ‘knobs and dials’
- Diablo Immortal posted on X/Twitter: Happy Leap Year! There’s no better way to spend your extra day than battling fearsome bosses like Iscea and more in Diablo Immortal.
- Diablo Immortal posted on X/Twitter posted: This March, more exciting events are coming to Sanctuary! – this includes a list of the events.
- Blizzard posted: Catch Up On Our Latest Campfire Chat (video embedded in article)
- Blizzard posted: Undying Glory Awaits In Trials
- Maxroll: The Gauntlet Campfire Chat Wrap Up! (by Dredscythe)
- Blizzard posted: Diablo IV Patch Notes
- Maxroll: Diablo 4 Patch 1.3.3 Notes! (by Dredscythe)
- Wowhead: Diablo 4 Battle Pass & Tier Skips Purchasable With Microsoft Rewards (by Populartopular)
- Microsoft posted about Microsoft Rewards
- Wowhead: Top 5 Vampiric Powers We’d Like to See Return To Diablo 4 (by Constvnt)
- Blizzard Watch: Six Diablo 4 Season 2 Vampiric powers return to the game as affixes in mid-season update (by Liz Patt)
- Diablo posted on X/Twitter a short video about six deadly vampiric powers returning to Diablo IV
- Wowhead: Why Herb Gathering Needs Improvement in Diablo IV (by Renatakane)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I talked about Phil Spencer wanting more layoffs; Blizzard Watch wrote about player faith in Diablo IV; Diablo II Ladder Season 6 Now Live; Diablo Immortal added more familiars, Survivor’s Bane event; and more; Diablo IV Patch Notes; Beneath the Sands music video; Homily For Zoltun Kulle; The Gauntlet only on Seasonal; Upcoming Campfire Chat; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Game Developer: Phil Spencer: Xbox layoffs will ensure company has ‘enough of the right people’ to succeed (Chris Kerr)
- Blizzard Watch: What does Blizzard need to do to regain player faith in Diablo IV? (Sara Hanson)
- @Diablo posted on X/Twitter: Diablo II Resurrected Ladder Season 6 Now Live
- @DiabloImmortal posted on X/Twitter for more familiars: Quakestrider, Broodtalon, Ashwweeper and Stormlost
- @DiabloImmortal posted on X/Twitter: Survivor’s Bane is back!
- @DiabloImmortal posted on X/Twitter Phantom Market (ends on February 28)
- Blizzard posted Diablo IV Patch Notes (from February 9)
- Wowhead posted: Emanations of Sanctuary – New “Beneath The Sands” Music from Blizzard (by OXID3)
- Wowhead posted: The History of Zoltun Kulle – Diablo Lore Video Released (by Silec)
- Wowhead previously posted: Who is Zoltun Kulle? The History of the Fallen Horadric Mage (by Arktane)
- Wowhead posted: The Gauntlet Only Available on Seasonal Realm – Diablo 4 Patch 1.3.3 (by Silec)
- Blizzard posted: Tune In To Our Next Campfire Chat (February 29)
- Wowhead posted: Diablo: Book of Prava Releases October 15 (by Silec)
- Amazon posted a small bit if information about Diablo: Book of Prava
- Blizzard posted about Survivor’s Bane in Diablo Immortal (and more)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I talked about Activision Blizzard sued by Esports Pros; PezRadar earned his sword; new Campfire Chat coming up; Diablo IV won Online Game of the Year; Bloody Hawk Prestige Barbarian Cosmetics; Patch 1.3.2 Uber Uniques Crafting; Diablo Immortal announced Season 23; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Variety: Activision Blizzard Sued by Esports Pros Seeking At Least $680 Million, Alleging Monopoly Over ‘Call of Duty’ Leagues and Tournaments
- PCGamer: Top Call of Duty esports players sue Activision for $680M in damages, alleging the publisher has an unlawful monopoly on the game’s esports scene
- Hollywood Reporter: Activision Hit with $100M Lawsuit From ProGamers Over Claims It Monopolized ‘Call of Duty’ Tournaments
- Adam Fletcher/ PezRadar got his 5th Anniversary Sword from Blizzard!
- Adam Fletcher/PezRadar wrote on X/Twitter: Next week we will be announcing a data and time for a Campfire Chat that will fully focused on showcasing the Gauntlet and our mid-season updates…
- Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences posted on X/Twitter “Congratulations to #DiabloIV for winning Online Game of the Year at the 27th Annual #DICEAwards! @Diablo
- @Diablo posted on X/Twitter: Play together. Slay together. Thank you to @Official_AIAS for awarding #DiabloIV Online Game of the Year at the 2024 #DICEAwards
- Xbox Game Pass posted on X/Twitter: guess who [emoji of a red flower with drooping petals] Diablo IV is coming March 28. Hail Lilith.
- Wowhead posted: New Barbarian Cosmetics – The Bloody Hawk (By Jezartroz)
- Wowhead posted: Patch 1.3.2 Uber Unique Crafting Allows Players to Guarantee Desired Uber Uniques (By Jezartoz)
- Diablo Immortal posed on X/Twitter: Live your life within the maw that will one day swallow you whole. Our Season 23 Battle Pass, the Consumed, is available now until March 14!
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I shared an article about someone who allegedly was mistreated by Blizzard; Diablo Immortal Howler Hunt is still live; Blizzard Watch article about what class to play; Diablo IV Patch Notes; Email about Season 2 stats; Lunar New Year event; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- PCGamer: “Former Overwatch 2 artist alleges shocking mistreatment by Blizzard Management: ‘I spent most of a year stressed out of my mind’
- Diablo Immortal Howler Hunt event – now through February 21
- Blizzard Watch: Which class should you play in Diablo 4 Season 3?” (By Liz Patt)
- Blizzard Entertainment posted: “Diablo IV Patch Notes”
- Wowhead: “Diablo 4 Season 2 Stats Emails Sent Out by Blizzard” (By Silec)
- Wowhead: “Lunar Awakening Models Datelined – Doodads, Weapons, Mount” (By Jezartroz)
- Wowhead: “World Tier 4 Vault of the Loom and Trading Re-Enabled” (by Silec)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I started with the introduction of Johanna Faries; Activsion Blizzard and Microsoft additional layoffs; Blizzard Entertainment Survival Game canceled; The First Diablo and Warcraft games on Battle.net; Diablo Immortal Howler Hunt; Diablo Immortal Tong Shi’s Renewal; Year of the Dragon limited time event – Diablo IV; save your Uber Uniques Diablo IV; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Blizzard posted: “Introducing Johanna Faries As The New President of Blizzard Entertainment”
- CharlieINTEL on x/Twitter posted: Activision Blizzard and Microsoft continued the layoffs todays, laying off a majority of the esports team…
- Insider Gaming posted: “More Layoffs At Activision Blizzard Target ESports Division” (by Mike Straw)
- Wowhead posted: “Blizzard Entertainment Survival Game Development Team Canceled” (by Archimtrios)
- PC Gamer posed: “The first Diablo and Warcraft games just appeared on Battle.net” (by Rich Stanton)
- Battle.net posted about the original Diablo game (available only on Windows)
- Diablo Immortal posted on x/Twitter posted: “Our new limited-time event is looking a little…sus. The bloodthirsty Howler has infiltrated a group of Adventures – you must find it and kill it, before it kills you”
- Diablo Immortal posted “Seek Abundance In Tong Shi’s Renewal”
- Gamespot posted: “Diablo 4 Is Celebrating The Year of the Dragon With A New Limited-Time Event” (by Cameron Koch)
- Diablo IV – Season of the Construct – LIVE NOW
- PezRadar posted: “PSA – Hang onto unused Uber Uniques”
- Blizzard Entertainment posted: Diablo IV Patch Notes
- Wowhead posted: “Earn Cosmetics Through Ancestor’s Favor Reputation – Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening (by Arktane)
- Blizzard Entertainment posted: “Luminant Prosperity Awaits in Lunar Awakening”
- Maxroll posted: “Lunar Awakening Limited Time Event!” (by Dredscythe)
- Wowhead posted: “Who is Zoltun Kule? The History of the Fallen Horadric Mage” (by Arktane)
- Maxroll posted: “Twisting Blades Rogue Endgame Build Guide” (by Wudijo)
- Wowhead posted: “Improvements to Seneschal Stones Coming in Patch 1.3.1 – Diablo 4” (by PopularTopular)
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In this episode, I talked about Microsoft’s decision to lay off 1,900 people. I also included comments from Phil Spencer, Mike Ybarra, and Allen Adham. ABK Workers Alliance and CWA had things to say. Also talked about interesting news related Season 3 about Diablo IV.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- The Verge: Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employees
- Mike Ybarra wrote about the layoffs on x/Twitter – and left Blizzard
- Wowhead posted that original co-founder of Blizzard Allen Adham left Blizzard (By Neryssa)
- ABK Workers Alliance posted on x/Twitter about the Microsoft layoffs
- Nathan Grayson (Vahn16) posted a quote on x/Twitter from CWA the union that represents workers across ZeniMax and ActivisionBlizzard
- Game Developer posted: Update: CWA says Microsoft layoffs didn’t impact the developers it represents (By Chris Kerr)
- Bloomberg: Microsoft Cuts 1,900 Jobs in Gaming Including at Activision (By Jason Schreier)
- Bloomberg: Microsoft Cancels New Blizzard Video Game After Six Years of Development (By Jason Schreier)
- Maxroll about Legendary Aspects in Season of the Construct Diablo IV (By Echohack)
- Blizzard Entertainment posted: Unearth A Looming Unearth A Looming Threat In Season Of the Construct (in case you missed it)
- Wowhead posted: Trading Disabled in Diablo 4 Season 3 – Dupe Exploit (By Jezartroz)
- Wowhead posted: All Aspect Rewards from the Season Journey – Diablo 4 Season 3 (by Silec)
- Wowhead posted: Diablo 4 Patch 1.3.0a – Seneshal Improvements & Quality-of-Life Changes (Populartopular)
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In this episode, I read you articles from Windows Central and Polygon about Diablo IV; also talked about Diablo Immortal Season 22 with Battle Pass; and some Diablo Immortal bug fixes; a list of what you may have missed in Diablo 4 Season 3 Journey; Support a Streamer – get a mount; Maxroll has excellent information about Season of the Construct; Added Stash Tab coming Diablo IV – and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Windows Central article: “Why Xbox customers are right to be angry about Microsoft putting more ‘exclusive’ games on Nintendo or PlayStation” (by Jen Corden)
- Blizzard posted: “Diablo Immortal Bug Fixes and Patch Notes For all Platforms”
- Blizzard posted: “Save Sanctuary From Pestilence With The Season 22 Battle Pass” (Diablo Immortal)
- Blizzard Watch posted: “How to complete the Season Journey in Diablo 4 Season 2” (by Elizabeth Harper)
- Polygon posted: “Diablo 4’s new season is full of infernal machines, with scorpion mechs from Hell” (by Michael McWhertor)
- Blizzard posted: “Support A Streamer – Earn the Orichalcum Mount”
- Maxroll posted: “Season of the Construct – Season 3 Preview!” (By Dredscythe)
- Wowhead posted: “Extra Stash Tab Added in Season 3 – Diablo IV” (By OXIDE)
- Blizzard posted: “Unearth A Looming Threat In Season of the Construct”
- Blizzard Watch posted “Diablo 4 Season 3: Conquer the creations of Zoltun Kulle in Season of the Construct” (by Liz Patt)
- Wowhead posted: “The Art of Diablo Volume II Release Date Revealed” (By Arktane)
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In this episode, I talked about discrimination at Activision-Blizzard; a review of Diablo IV Season of Blood; Recruit a Friend in Diablo Immortal; and a pus-spewing monster in Diablo Immortal; Also talked about an upcoming Developer Update Livestream, Maxroll’s tips on Season 30, Lords of Hell, Diablo III; Darkening of Tristram has returned! An overview of Diablo Season 30, Lords of Hell; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Games Industry.Biz posted: “Ex-Activision exec accuses publisher of discriminating against “old white guys” (By Brendan Sinclair)
- Windows Central posted: “Diablo 4 ‘Season of Blood’ review – rays of light shine through for Diablo’s endgame, but there’s still a long way to go” (by Jez Corden)
- Diablo Immortal posted (on X/Twitter) a Recruit A Friend event
- Diablo Immortal posted (on X/Twitter) about Drepsaigh the Blightspewer
- Blizzard Entertainment posted: “Tune In To Our Next Developer Update Livestream” (Diablo IV)
- Maxroll posted “Season 30, Lords of Hell!” (by Wudijo)
- Blizzard Entertainment posted: “The Darkening Of Tristram Returns January 3, 2024!”
- Blizzard Entertainment posted: “Season 30 The Lords of Hell – Preview”
- Wudijo posted (on X/Twitter) the Maxroll Solo Push tier list for Season 30
- Wowhead posted: “Diablo 4 Nominated for DICE Awards – Online GOTY, Role-Playing GOTY, Outstanding Original Music Composition” (by Jezartroz)
- Wowhead posted: “More Events with Cosmetic Unlocks Being Added in the Future – Diablo 4” (by Arktane)
- Wowhead posted: “Diablo 4 Season 3 Launch Date Confirmed – January 23” (by Jezartroz)
- Wowhead posted: “Diablo 4 Needs a PTR – Here’s Why” (by Tharid)
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After taking a week off for the holidays, we are back with Episode 400! Topics include: PCGames article with Actually Arcane who wants more plus-size character options; Diablo Immortal feature updates; Darkening of Tristram in Diablo III; Season 30 Diablo III; Statues from McFarland Toys; Diablo IV – The Year in Numbers; Hotfixes; articles from Wowhead; “Snowfall in Fractured Peaks” video; LoFi Beats To Study Ancient Tomes To; and…an Xbox toaster?
Things mentioned in this episode:
- PCGames posted: “Viral Diablo 4 streamer calls for Blizzard to “open up” customization”
- I talked about my “2023 Year in Review” on Xbox
- Diablo Immortal announced events: Trials of the Warrior, Trial of the Hordes, Hungering Moon, Wild Brawl, All Clans on Deck, and feature updates
- The Darkening of Tristram Returns! – in Diablo III
- Diablo III posted: “Season 30 The Lords of Hell – Preview”
- McFarlane Toys posted a Bone Spirit Necromancer figure (on X/Twitter)
- Blizzard and Diablo IV posted a McFarlane Toys Blood Bishop
- Diablo posted: “Diablo IV – The Year in Numbers (on X/Twitter)
- FilthieRich (Community Manager) HotFix 6 on the Diablo IV Forums
- Wowhead posted: “Diablo 4 Updates Calendar” – January, April, and Late 2024 (by Silic)
- Wowhead posted: “All the Gory Details – Celebrating the Artists of Diablo 4” (by Arktane)
- Wowhead posted: “Bloody and Beautiful – More Delightfully Devilish Diablo 4 Artwork” (by Arktane)
- Wowhead posted: “Top 10 Hardest Bosses in Diablo 4” (by Jezartroz)
- Diablo posted on YouTube: “Snowfall in Fractured Peaks | Emanations of Sanctuary”
- Diablo posted on YouTube: “Diablo LoFi Beats To Study Ancient Tomes To”
- Tom’s Hardware posted: “Xbox Series styled toaster turns up at Walmart – toasts the Xbox logo directly onto your bread”
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In this episode, I started with various news articles about Microsoft/Activision Blizzard King, and two articles announcing that Bobby Kotick will depart Activision. Merry Christmas! Also talked about various Diablo games.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Wall Street Journal (via Microsoft Start) posted: “Activision Blizzard to Pay More than $50 Million to Settle Lawsuit That Spurred Microsoft’s Takeover”
- Kotaku reported: “Activision To Settle Discrimination Suit for $54 Million [Update]”
- Variety reported: “Activision Blizzard to Pay Nearly $55 Million to Settle Lawsuit Alleging Pay Discrimination Against Women”
- The Verge reported: “Microsoft announces more Xbox leadership changes as Activision’s Bobby Kotick departs”
- Engadget reported: “Bobby Kotick’s reign at Activision Blizzard ends December 29, 2023”
- CNBC reported: “Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick to step down at the end of the year.”
- PCGamer posted an article titled: “In less than a year, Blizzard transformed Diablo 4 into an action RPG worth of grinding for” (by Tyler Colp)
- Wowhead posted: “Abattoir of Zir Returning in the Future with Better Rewards – Blizzard Confirms” (by Jenartroz)
- Diablo Immortal posted on Twitter/X about the new Survivor’s Bane event.
- ECHO Gaming Diablo posted a YouTube video titled: “Everything Revealed: this Winter Update is Insane! Diablo Immortal”
- Rhykker posted on YouTube a video titled: “The Unseen Story Before Diablo 3: Diablo Lore Explained”
- Titoli1 posted on the Diablo IV forum “Season 2 Feedback”
- FilthieRich (Community Manager) posted “HOTFIX 5 – December 20 2023 – 1.2.3a” – General PC Discussion – Diablo IV
- Blizzard Watch posted: “How to complete the Season Journey in Diablo 4 Season 2” (by Elizabeth Harper)
- Wowhead posted: “Diablo 4 Nominated in 2023 Steam Awards – Best Game on Steam Deck Category” (by Arktane)
- Wowhead posted: “Best Abattoir of Zir Enemy Types – Diablo 4 Season 2” (by Jenartroz)
- Wowhead posted: “New Zone Event for Midwinter – Blighted Revelry Summons the Red-Cloaked Horror” (by Jenartroz)
- Diablo posted on X/Twitter: ‘Tis the season for dark gifts Wanderer. Claim the Dragoon’s Path mount armor and two mount trophies in the Free Gifts section of the shop now.” (available until December 26th at 10AM PT)
- Diablo posted on X/Twitter: “Add the Shard of Dawn Aspect to your arsenal. While empowered by the Midwinter Ward (unlocked by reaching Tribute Tier 3), each enemy kill reduces cooldown by 1 second.)
- Diablo posted a YouTube video titled: “Snowfall in Fractured Peaks | Emanations of Sanctuary”
- Diablo IV is currently on sale at a discount (for Ultimate Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and Standard Edition) at 40% off.
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In this episode, I talked about Microsoft adding contract workers to a union; news about the Battle.net authenticator; new Diablo Immortal creatures; Abattoir of Zir end game challenges; Diablo II: Classic Ladder reset; Midwinter Blight overviews; YouTube video about Midwinter Blight; Free dagger; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Game Developer: “Microsoft incorporates contract workers into ZeniMax union, offers some full-time roles” (by Chris Kerr)
- Blizzard: “Migrate Your Authenticator to the Battle.net Mobile App”
- Diablo Immortal announced the Duskprowler – Avatar of Mischief
- Diablo Immortal announced the Skitterwight – Winged Trickster
- Diablo Immortal announced several “horrific bosses” – Splinted Souls event
- Blizzard Watch: “Tackle the Abattoir of Zir for Diablo 4 Endgame Challenges” (by Liz Patt) – originally posted on December 5
- Blizzard: “Diablo II: Classic Ladder Reset – December 14, 2023”
- Wowhead: “Diablo IV Midwinter Blight Guide for Season of Blood – Season 2” (by Midievaldragon)
- Maxroll: “Midwinter Blight Holiday Event” (by Dredscythe)
- DarthMicrotransaction posted a short and informative video about Midwinter’s Blight
- Wowhead: “Free Dagger Cosmetic Available in Tejal’s Shop – Diablo IV” (by Jezartroz)
- Wowhead: “How to Collect All Diablo 4 Midwinter Blight Cosmetics – Total Event Cost” (by Jezartroz)
- Wowhead: “Gileon’s Brew – Powerful Elixir with Large XP Bonus in Diablo 4’s Midwinter Blight Event” (by Arktane)
- Wowhead: “Frigid Husks Can Contain Treasure Goblins – Midwinter Blight Diablo 4” (by Arktane)
- UpperDeck announced the Blizzard Legacy Collection Trading Cards
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In this episode, I read to you a Microsoft post regarding FTC shenanigans; Diablo Immortal seasonal event; two new creatures added to Diablo Immortal; short Diablo Immortal video about Splintered Souls; Diablo IV Patch Notes; Diablo IV Midwinter Blight; Maxroll Abattoir of Zir Updates; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Microsoft posted: 37 VC firms and investors advocate for a thriving innovation ecosystem (by Jon Palmer – General Council)
- Tom Warren posted on X, formerly Twitter, that Microsoft is still fighting over Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal. (The Verge)
- Diablo Immortal posted on X, formerly Twitter, “Decking The Halls With Hell”
- Diablo Immortal posted on X, formerly Twitter, about a Varog creature
- Diablo Immortal posted on X, formerly Twitter about a Myrrjen creature
- Diablo Immortal posted on YouTube a short video about Splintered Souls
- Blizzard posted Diablo IV Patch Notes
- Wowhead posted: Midwinter Blight Event is Seasonal Only – Eternal Realms Won’t Participate (by Jezartroz)
- Diablo posted on X, formerly Twitter, Midwinter’s Blight is Almost Here!
- Diablo IV Midwinter Blight Limited-Time Event has a video on YouTube
- Maxroll posted Abattoir of Zir Update: Variants, Tier List, New Writers and more! (by Dredscythe)
- Maxroll posted a YouTube video titled: “The Best Builds For Abattoir of Zir – Diablo 4 Season 2”
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In this episode, I pointed you toward a discount on Blizzard Gear; Reedpop investigating sale of gaming websites; an interview with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer; Blizzard Watch state of the site; Midwinter Blight in Diablo IV; Diablo IV Patch Notes; Diablo Immortal Dark Wood; Diablo Immortal “Decking the Halls With Hell”; Diablo III PTR 2.7.7; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- 20% off Last Minute Loot in the Blizzard Gear Store
- RockPaperShotgun posted: “Reedpop ‘Investigating’ the sale of RPS owners Gamer Network” (by Katharine Castle)
- Game Developer posted: “Reedpop investigating sale of Eurogamer, GamesIndustry.biz, RockPaperShotgun and more” (by Chris Kerr)
- Windows Central posted: “We have no plans to bring Xbox Game Pass to PlayStation or Nintendo” (Jez Cordon)
- Blizzard Watch posted: “Blizzard Watch: The State of the site as we head to the end of 2023” (By Elizabeth Harper)
- Wowhead posted: Diablo 4 Midwinter Blight Guide for Season of Blood – Season 2 (by Medievaldragon)
- PezRadar (Community Manger Diablo IV) posted: An update prior to 1.2.3 hitting on December 5th
- Diablo IV team posted: Diablo IV Patch Notes
- @DiabloImmortal – on X/Twitter – posted a short video about Dark Wood
- @DiabloImmortal – on X/Twitter – posted Decking the Halls With Hell
- Diablo III has a Diablo III PTR 2.2.7 – Preview
- Wowhead posted: Abattoir of Zir Runs End When You Die – BlizzCon Interview Roundups Give New Insight into Diablo 4 (By Jezartroz)
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In this episode, I read you a post on the Diablo IV Forums about Treasure Goblins; Mephisto concept art; Diablo Immortal Season 20; Best Abattoir of Zir builds; Boss Loot Table Cheat Sheet; Blizzard Watch needs your help; Diablo Cookbook – and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Diablo IV Forums general discussion titled “Treasure Goblin WTF”
- Wowhead posted: “Heroes of the Storm Mephisto Concept Art Spotted in Diablo 4 Video” (by Tharid)
- @DiabloImmortal announced “Season 20 Unholy Passengers (on X/Twitter)
- Wowhead posted: “Best Abattoir of Zir Builds For Diablo 4 Season 2 – Tier List (by Arktane)
- Maxroll posted: “Boss Loot Table Cheat Sheet” (by Dredscythe)
- Blizzard Watch needs your help! (by Elizabeth Harper)
- Wowhead posted: “Diablo 4 Patch 1.2.2 HOTFIX 5 – Mother’s Blessing Buff Fixed” (by Jezartroz)
- Blizzard Watch posted: “How to find the side quests you may have missed in Diablo 4” (posted October 2 by Sara Hanson)
- Wowhead posted: “Rain of Arrows Rogue Endgame Guide Now Live Diablo 4 Season 2 (by Jezartroz)
- Blizzard Watch posted: “Everything we know about Uber Duriel and the other new endgame bosses in Diablo 4 Season 2” (by Liz Patt)
- Adam Fletcher (@PezRadar) posted on X/Twitter about a hotfix for Mother’s Blessing
- Wowhead posted: “Mother’s Blessing Bonus XP Now Live – Increased Gold and Experience” (by Jezartroz)
- Blizzard Watch posted: “Mother’s Blessing event returns to Sanctuary this week and provides 35% bonus to experience and gold in Diablo 4” (by Christian Thoma)
- Amazon has “Diablo: The Official Cookbook: Recipes and Tales from the Inns of Sanctuary”
- Wowhead posted “Lucky Luciano’s Toxic Shock Rogue – Abattioir of Zir Build Guide” (by Jezartroz)
- Blizzard Watch posted: “A Diablo-themed TTRPG is in development… but that’s about all we know” (by Matthew Rossi)
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In this episode, I start by reading you some changes to Heroes Of The Storm. Also talked about Blizzard’s Black Friday sale; Amazon’s Diablo: Horadric Vault – The Complete Collection; The Blood Harvest; an older article from IGN about Season of Blood; Mother’s Blessing returns to Sanctuary; Diablo Immortal Harvest Bounty; How to pet the dogs in Diablo IV; Midwinter’s Blight Rewards, and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Heroes Of The Storm Patch Notes – November 16, 2023
- Battle.Net Black Friday Sale is Live!
- Amazon has Diablo: Horadric Vault – The Complete Collection
- The Blood Harvest is still live – through November 20
- The Diablo Blood Harvest website has reached 100% – unlocking rewards for those who participated
- IGN posted: “Diablo 4 Season of Blood” – (Renee “Wren” Lopez, Hannah Hoolihan, Will Borger and more)
- Mother’s Blessing Returns To Sanctuary – from November 20 through November 27
- @DiabloImmortal posted on Twitter/X about the Harvest Bounty
- Joe Shely (Designer @Blizzard Entertainment on Diablo) posted about how to pet dogs in Diablo IV and to get cats to stretch.
- Wowhead posted “Midwinter Blight Rewards and Gameplay – Diablo 4’s First Holiday Event” (by Tharid)
- @Diablo posted on Twitter/X “Survive the Midwinter Blight. Earn free rewards for every class. Coming to #DiabloIV on December 12” There is a video embedded in that tweet.
- Wowhead posted “Everything We Know About Grigoire & Living Steel Chests in Diablo 4” (by PopularTopular)
- CoCo teamed up with Diablo IV (in October) Check out the weird looking drinks they made!
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In this episode, I explained why we skipped an episode. I also talked about Microsoft blocking ‘unauthorized Xbox Controllers’; Blizzard’s President on ‘new era” under Xbox; the Diablo IV Campfire Chat from Blizzcon (in case you missed it); GlassCannon and Blizzard Entertainment team up on a board game and a Roleplaying game; Samwise Didier Retires; Diablo IV Patch Notes; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- The Verge posted “Microsoft starts blocking ‘unauthorized’ Xbox controllers and accessories”
- The Verge posted: “Blizzard’s president on the studio’s ‘new era’ under Xbox”
- YouTube has a video of the Diablo IV Campfire Recap – in case you missed it.
- Glass Cannon Unplugged and Blizzard Entertainment made a Diablo Board Game and a Diablo Roleplaying Game.
- IGN posted: “Blizzard Art Director and Panderen Creator Samwise Didier Retires After 32 Years”
- @SamwiseDidier posted on X a statement titled: “What lies beyond the storm?”
- Blizzard posted Diablo IV Patch Notes – some of which are amusing
- Engadget (via Yahoo! News) posted “Diablo IV’s first expansion will introduce a brand-new class in late 2024”
- Yahoo! posted on Yahoo! News posted: “Diablo IV’s Class Designer plans to add new things players aren’t even asking for, doesn’t ‘see a hurdle’ to bring Blood Knight or other classes to game”
- Diablo IV posted a video titled: “Those Were Not Stores | Grandfather” on YouTube
- Wowhead posted “Vessel of Hatred Expansion Concept Art – Diablo 4” (by Silec)
- Blizzard Watch posted “Class-specific Malignant Rings return Season 1 powers to the game full-time – now live!” (by Liz Patt)
- RockLove Jewelry posted: “Diablo IV X RockLove Collection” It includes: Lilith Collar, Lilith Earrings, Lilith Ring, Inarius Necklace, and an Inarius Ring
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In this episode, I read you an article about Microsoft and CEO’s compensation; BlizzCon (In Person or Live online); Blizzard Gear Store with a lot of Diablo things to buy; Diablo IV Patch Notes; Webtoons of Sanctuary; Completing The Season Journey in Diablo 4; Diablo IV trading re-enabled; Sanguine Alters glitch; How to improve your Vampiric powers; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Microsoft CEO’s compensation no longer tied to Game Pass growth
- Blizzard posted the Virtual BlizzCon 2023 Overview
- Blizzard Gear Store has tons of Diablo-related items including clothing, hats, hell key, tarot cards, and more!
- Blizzard posted “Your Guide To Diablo IV At BlizzCon November 3-4”
- Blizzard posted “Diablo IV Patch Notes”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Webtoons of Sanctuary Out Now – Diablo 4” (By Jezartroz)
- Blizzard Watch posted an article titled: “How to complete Season Journey in Diablo 4 Season 2” (by Elizabeth Harper)
- Filthierich (Community Manager) posted about “Trading Re-enabled” on the Diablo IV Forum – on PC
- Filthierich (Community Manager) responded to a PC General Discussion post about Sanguine Altars greying out when a player gets close to them
- Blizzard Watch posted an article titled: “How to unlock and improve your new vampiric powers in Diablo 4 Season 2 (By Liz Patt)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “No Nerfs Planned For Season 2, Diablo 4 Devs Say” (By Tharid)
- Maxroll posted “Season 2 Week 1 Recap – Clean Up On Aisle 4! (by Dredscythe)
- Wowhead posted “Big Diablo 4 Cow Level Update – Forlorn Hovel Cellar Unlocked” (By Tharid)
- Maxroll posted “Endgame Build Tier List – Diablo IV”
- Blizzard Entertainment posted an album titled: “Diablo III: Haunted Sounds of Sanctuary”
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- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I talked about ABK Workers Alliance and CODE-CWA; World of Warcraft Lo-Fi Beats to Chill To; Activision Modern Warfare 3; The Butcher in Call of Duty; Hunter’s Acclaim rewards in Diablo IV Season 2; Ways to Spend Potent Blood for Vampiric Power; How to farm Potent Blood; Updates and Guides on Maxroll; and… actual real word blood donations.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- ABK Workers Union posted on X about unionization
- CODE-CWA posted a thread on X stating Microsoft will remain neutral when Activision Blizzard employees express interest in joining a union
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “World of Warcraft Lo-Fi Beats to Chill To” (by Squishei)
- PCGamer posted an article titled: “Activision reminds fans they’ll need to get their wallets out for Modern Warfare 3, says games won’t hit Game Pass until next year at the earliest”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Take Down The Butcher in Call of Duty: The Haunting Cross Promotion Event” (By Arktane)
- Blizzard Watch posted an article titled: “All of the Hunter’s Acclaim rewards in Diablo 4 Season 2”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Fastest Way to Spend Potent Blood for Vampiric Power Upgrading – Diablo 4 Season 2” (By Silec)
- Blizzard Watch posted an article titled: “How to farm Potent Blood to unlock every Vampiric Power in Diablo 4 Season of Blood” (By Liz Patt)
- Maxroll posted “Diablo 4 Season 2 Compendium – Season Launch Updates & New Guides” (by Dredscythe)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Smoldering Ash and Season Blessings Requirements Nerfed – Diablo 4 Season 2 (by PopularTopular)
- PCGamer posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 will be Steam Deck ready when it leaves its Battle.net exclusivity next week, confirms community director”
- Blizzard Watch posted an article titled: “New and updated Unique items arrive in Diablo 4 patch 1.2 with the Season of Blood” (by Matthew Rossi)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Pet Backpacks Enter the Diablo 4 Store – Owl, Polar Bear, Goat and More!” (by Jezartroz)
- IcyVeins posted an article titled: “Simple Critical, Vulnerable and Overpower Damage Diablo 4 Season 2 Changes Explanation and Example” (by Starym)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Donate Blood to Unlock Loot in Diablo 4s Newest Promotion – Blood Harvest Blood Donation” (by Jezartroz)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I pointed out the BlizzCon digital goodies you can purchase. Activision Blizzard King joins Xbox! Diablo 4 skins in Overwatch 2 are behind a paywall. Wowhead posted several articles about DiabloIV updates. Blizzard still has a post up about “Season of Blood”. And more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Battle.Net posted about the BlizzCon Collection (for various games)
- BlizzCon also posted about the BlizzCon Collection packs (for various games)
- Xbox Wire posted “Activision Blizzard King Joins Xbox”
- Activision Blizzard Newsroom posted email CEO Bobby Kotick sent to employees titled “Xbox + Activision Blizzard King”
- ArsTechnica posted an article titled: “CEO Bobby Kotick will leave Activision Blizzard on January 1, 2024”
- PCGamer posted an article titled: “At Activision’s internal meeting – inexplicably hosted by James Cordon – Bobby Kotick promises a ‘new dimension of emotional connection’ powered by AI”
- Engadget posted an article titled: “Microsoft officially owns Activision Blizzard, ending a 21-month battle with regulators”
- RockPaperShotgun posted an article titled: “Overwatch 2 locks new Diablo 4 skins behind a bundle that costs as much as Overwatch 1 – and player aren’t happy”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “All General Improvements Coming to Diablo 4 in Season 2” (By PopularTopular)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Who are the Bloodsucker Lieutenants in Diablo 4 Season 2?” (By PopularTopular)
- Blizzard posted “Bite Down On Darkness In Season of Blood”
- GameSpot posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Discounted To Lowest Price Yet For Prime Round Day 2”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Training Dummies To Be Added With Patch 1.2.1 – Diablo 4”
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I read to you several articles regarding Microsoft hoping to close the Activision deal. Diablo Hells Ink is coming to BlizzCon. Warcraft Rumble is a mobile game. PC Gamer is happy about season 2 patch fixes. Lilith is coming to Overwatch 2. Maxroll has information about new endgame bosses in Diablo IV. Season of Blood starts in Diablo IV on October 17. New mount features! Side quests you may have missed … and much more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Gizmodo posted an article titled: “Microsoft Reportedly Hopes to Close Activision Deal Next Week”
- GamesIndustry.biz posted an article titled: “Microsoft reportedly aiming to complete Activision Blizzard acquisition next week”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Microsoft Reportedly Plans to Buy Activision Blizzard Next Week”
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft eyes closing its giant Activision Blizzard deal next week”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Hell’s Ink Rises Again at Blizzcon 2023” (by Arktane)
- Blizzard has a website about Warcraft Rumble – a mobile game that launches November 3, 2023
- PCGamer posted an article titled: “Diablo 4’s season 2 patch fixes almost every problem I’ve had with it since launch”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Lilith is Coming to Overwatch 2 when Season 7: ‘Rise of Darkness’ Launches on October 10th!” (by Populartopular)
- Maxroll posted information titled: “New Endgame Bosses – Season of Blood” (by Dredscythe)
- Blizzard posted “Bite Down On Darkness In Season Of Blood” (Diablo IV)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “New Diablo 4 Mount Features Will Be Discussed During First Season 2 Livestream” (by Populartopular)
- Todd McFarlane posted on X a short video of the first wave of Diablo IV toys
- Blizzard Watch posted an article titled: “How to find the side quests you may have missed in Diablo 4” (by Sara Hanson)
- Adam Fletcher (@PezRadar) clarified that “Misc. Improvements” also applies to Hardcore characters
- Wowhead posted on X about a potential Twilight crossover with Diablo IV’s season 2
- Pure Diablo posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Season 2 Wishlist” (by Gazerrick)
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Elon Musk’s Diablo IV Play Isn’t Bad But His Twitter Livestream Sure Was”
- Blizzard posted “Descend Into The Diablo IV Developer Update Livestream” (in case you missed it)
- Dextero posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 GM confirms “annual expansions” for the game”
- Raxxanterax posted a YouTube video titled: “My Future as a Content Creator”
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I talked about the FTC and Microsoft; a Blizzcon related event for women; Additional BlizzCon Tickets; Lilith with a gun; Chris Metzen returns to Warcraft; a whole lot of Diablo Immortal events; Ladder Season 5 in Diablo II; announcements of an upcoming livestream, and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- IGN posted an article titled: “FTC Reviews Challenge Against Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Buyout (by Wesley Yin-Poole)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Connect & Conquer Women’s Networking Event at BlizzCon 2023” (by Archimtrios)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Additional Tickets for BlizzCon Go on Sale September 29” (by Neryssa)
- Jamir Blanco posted on X an image of Lilith holding a huge gun that has her image on it
- World of Warcraft posted on X about the return of Chris Metzen to World of Warcraft
- Chris Metzen posted on X that he’s working on Warcraft again.
- PC Gamer posted an article titled: “Chris Metzen returns to Blizzard full-time to create ‘the next generation of adventures’ in World of Warcraft” (by Andy Chalk)
- TweakTown posted an article titled: “WoW alum Chris Metzen returns to Blizzard to lead Warcraft franchise” (by Derek Strickland)
- Diablo Immortal posted “Witness the Dark Rebirth In Tristram Cathedral”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo 2: Resurrected Season 5 Now Live” (by Arktane)
- Filthierich (Community manager) posted a Hotfix for Diablo IV on the forums
- Wowhead posted “Art Blast Spotlight: Brian Bellamy – Diablo 4 Environment Art” (by Jenartroz)
- Pez Radar posted on r/Diablo4 Reddit about the Developer Update livestream
- Diablo IV posted “Tune In To Our Next Developer Update Livestream”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Developer Update Livestream Date Announced “Next Week” (by Arktane)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Elon Musk To Test X Livestream Scaling with Diablo 4 – Postponed” (by Jenartroz)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I talked about the UK’s CMA and cloud gaming; Lilith and Inarius will be on Call of Duty; Diablo Immortal had patch notes and the Dark Rebirth event; the first blind individual to complete Diablo 4 without sighted assistance; D V Glyph XP does not roll over; there will be a Diablo IV developer update in the first week of October, and someone made a “Happy Corpse Bow & Friends” game. I also talked a little bit about Season 29 of Diablo III.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- GOV.UK posted a press release titled: “New Microsoft/Activision deal addresses previous CMA concerns in cloud gaming”
- The Wall Street Journal posted an article titled: “Microsoft’s Activision Deal Clears Main Hurdle as U.K. Regulator Accepts Changes”
- Engadget posted an article titled: “Microsoft’s Activision merger set to get its final UK approval”
- Activision Blizzard Corporate posted a press release titled: The latest step in the UK for the Microsoft deal” written by CEO Bobby Kotick
- Call of Duty (on Twitter/ X) posted about The Haunting event, which includes Lilith and Inarius”
- Call of Duty posted “Announcing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 06: The Haunting”
- Diablo Immortal posted “Diablo Immortal Bug Fixes And Patch Notes For All Platforms”
- Diablo Immortal posted “Witness The Dark Rebirth In Tristram Cathedral”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Meet the First Blind Individual to Complete Diablo 4 Without Sighted Assistance” It was written by Grant Stone, and is about Ty “Tyleniphe”.
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Earned Glyph XP Does Not Roll Over in D4 – Use It or Lose It” (written by OXID3)
- Adam Fletcher @PezRadar (on Twitter/X) “We will be announcing the date for the Diablo IV Developer Update Livestream next week”
- Rod Fergusson (SVP, GM, all things Diablo) responded to someone asking about season 2 of Diablo IV with “Dev stream early Oct”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Happy Corpse Bow & Friends – Fan Created Game Pays Tribute to Diablo 4’s Notorious Enemy!” (written by ARKTANE)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
In this episode, I mentioned “Founding Discord”, Ladders, Solo Self Found in Diablo III, several topics on Diablo IV, a rumor about Lilith and The Butcher in CoD, and more! I also talked about what Diablo III Season 29 Solo Self Found is like.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Diablo Immortal posted a tweet announcing “Founding Discord” (temporary event)
- Diablo II: Resurrected Ladder Season 5 Coming Soon! (September 28)
- Blizzard Watch posted an article titled: “When is Diablo 2: Resurrected ladder season 5? September 28!” (by Renee “Wren” Lopez)
- Maxroll posted “Season 29 Maxroll Updates And New Tier Lists” about Diablo III Season 29 (by Facefoot)
- Maxroll also posted several Builds For Diablo III Season 29
- Blizzard posted “Season 29 Visions of Enmity – Now Live”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Rumor: Lilith and The Butcher to be Playable Operators in Upcoming Call of Duty Season” (by Populartopular)
- IcyVeins posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Season 2 May Require 2 Deep Dive Streams” (by Staff)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Lucky Luciano’s Immortal Rogue – Tanks Uber Lilith with Ease” (by OXID3)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Season of Blood Developer Livestream Coming in Early October – Diablo 4 Season 2” (by PopularTopular)
- GamesRadar+ posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 grinders get a win as Blizzard u-turns on XP nerfs for World Tier 3 and 4” (by Ali Jones)
- Forbes posted an article titled: “‘Diablo 4’ Has Hotfixed In Huge Changes For Make Leveling To 100 Less Of A Slog” (by Paul Tassi)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Diablo Game videos
- BookOfJen Original YouTube: Vampire The Masquerade videos (via Restless Barbarian Gaming)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are on the Shattered Soulstone website
We're back! In this episode, I talked about PlayStation raising the price of its 12-month subscriptions; a little bit about what kinds of behaviors are not allowed at BlizzCon; Richard Knaak has a D&D 5e adventure based around a well known character; Season 28 ending soon!; Blizzard Watch article about Inarius; IcyVeins posted a video comparing the sorceress in two Diablo games; and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
PlayStation is increasing the cost of its subscription plans
BlizzCon will not allow alcohol, weapons, or smoking inside the event
DragonLance Nexus (@dms_guild) announced a D&D 5e adventure "The Journals of Kaz the Minotaur" - a character created by Richard Knaak
Maxroll posted "Season 28 is Ending Soon!" (by Dredscythe)
Blizzard posted "Season 28 Visions of Enmity - Preview" - Diablo III
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Diablo 3 Season 29 - Visions of Enmity Launches September 15th!
Blizzard Watch posted an article titled: "Who is Inarius, and what role does he play in Diablo 4?" (by Matthew Rossi)
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 Vs. Diablo 2: Resurrected Sorcerer Spell Visual Comparison" (by Starym)
Gaunerh Gaming posted a video titled: "Graphics of D2R vs D4 Visual Comparison Sorcerer Skills"
Maxroll posted "Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.4 Notes" (by Dredscythe)
Wowhead posted an article titled: "No Breaks Between Diablo 4 Seasons Planned" (by JEZARTOZ)
IGN posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 Boss Mentions 'Annual Expansions' as Part of Live Services" (by Wesley Yin-Poole)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo IV videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
In this episode, I talked about Xbox and "8 Strikes", Microsoft and the CMA and the EU figuring things out. Hot takes include an opinion about Season 1 launched so soon, The Hollywood Reporter talking about celebrities hyping Diablo IV, and Forbes with an article from a gamer who just gave up.
In Blizzard news, Diablo III PTR 2.7.6 is now live. This was covered by Facefoot on Maxroll. IGN noted a new Solo Self Found mode in Diablo III. In Diablo IV news, I highly recommend you watch Wudujo's video about what's not working well in Diablo IV.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Kotaku posted an article titled: "Xbox Says '8 Strikes And You're Out" To Toxic Gamers
The Verge posted an article titled: "Microsoft to sell off Activision cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft in bid for UK approval"
Activision Blizzard King posted a email titled "The next step in the UK for the Microsoft deal"
CMA (Competitions and Markets Authority) posted a press release titled: "Microsoft submits new deal for review after CMA confirms original deal is blocked"
The Verge posted an article titled: "The EU might need to reassess Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal after restructuring"
Windows Central posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 having its first Season so soon after launch was a mistake"
The Hollywood Reporter posted an article titled: "How Blizzard's Star-Studded Marketing Storm Drove 'Diablo IV' to a Sales Record"
Forbes posted an article titled: "Blizzard Has Completely Destroyed My Enthusiasm For 'Diablo 4'"
Blizzard posted "Diablo III PTR 2.7.6 - Now Live"
Maxroll posted "Diablo 3 Season 29 Patch 2.7.6 PTR Starts August 15th!" (By Facefoot)
IGN posted an article titled: "Diablo 3 Gets Wonderful Send-Off With Mode Players Have Requested For Years"
Wudijo posted a YouTube video titled: "Diablo 4 Bad" is the new Meta - What the Game needs"
Mike Ybarra (President of Blizzard Entertainment) responded to Wudijo on Twitter/X
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Earn "Cormond's" and "Friend" Titles By Completing Diablo 4 Season Journey"
SeiberZg on r/diablo4 posted a long list about mount armor and where to find it.
Blizzard posted "Season Of Blood Is Dripping Into Sanctuary" It starts on October 17.
Maxroll posted "Diablo 4 Season 2 Preview "Season of Blood" from Gamescom 2023!" (By Dredscythe)
Wowhead posted an article titled: "New Diablo 4 Funko Pops - Preorder Available Now"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Blizzard President Confirms Less Wait Time Between Diablo Games"
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo IV videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
In this episode, I read off the various countries that have approved of the Microsoft - Activision acquisition. The Diablo Podcast had its one year Anniversary episode. News about Diablo III Season 29 (in P.T.R.). Diablo Immortal has added PVP teams. The newest (and last) Diablo IV story has been released. Most of this episode is about Diablo IV stuff. And I briefly talked about my SecretLab Inarius chair.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Florian Muller (on X) posted a list of the countries that approved of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
New Zealand Commerce Commission clears Microsoft to acquire 100% of the common stock of Activision Blizzard
IGN posted an article titled: "Game Pass $1 Offer Now Only for 14 Days Instead of 1 Month
The Diablo Podcast Episode 37 is the one-year anniversary of the podcast
Blizzard posted "Diablo III PTR 2.7.6 | Preview"
Adam Fletcher (PezRadar) posted on X that the Alter of Rites in Diablo III will return in Season 30
Blizzard posted "Fight To The End In The Wild Brawl" - PVP in Diablo Immortal
Wowhead posted "Many Players Left Off Hardcore Statue List Disqualified Due To Prior Discipline - Blizzard Confirms"
Blizzard posted "Diablo IV Short Story: "Teeth Of The Plague" by Z Brewer
idontactuallyknow on r/Diablo IV discussed "silent bug fixes"
Adam Fletcher (PezRadar) responded with some good answers
Wowhead posted "Mount Improvements "Soon" - Charge Breaks Barricades, Cooldown Resets (from 13 days ago)
IcyVeins posted "Patch 1.1.1 Highlights: The Important Stuff"
Maxroll posted "Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.1 is Live! Tier Lists, Build Guide Updates & What's Coming" (by Facefoot)
Maxroll posted "Double Swing Barbarian Endgame" guide
IcyVeins posted "Lights Out: How to Solve the Brazier / Torch Cellar Puzzle"
Bashbro on the Diablo IV Forums wrote about a quest called Druid: Spirits of the Lost Grove" that appeared to have issues
Adam Fletcher (Pez Radar) responded that there will be a fix for this quest in 1.1.3
Wilfire posted on the Diablo IV Forums "PSA for people completing the seasonal journey and quitting until S2"
Wowhead posted "Art Blast Spotlight: Rob Sevilla - Diablo 4 Concept Art"
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo IV videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
In this episode, I talked about both Microsoft and PlayStation, both of whom have updated their products. Microsoft and the CMA appear to be working on things. There will be mount improvements "Soon" in Diablo IV. Patch 1.1.1 will be released on August 8, and news about the changes. Also talked about side quests, Season 1 stats, and pointed you towards some end game builds to try.
Things mentioned in this episode:
The Verge posted an article titled: "Microsoft's repairability push now extends to Xbox controllers, too"
The Verge posted an article titled: "Sony's latest PS5 beta support Dolby Atmos and up to 8TB of M.2 SSD storage"
The Guardian posted an article titled: "UK's CMA to hear more views on Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal"
Polygon posted an article titled: "Microsoft has one major hurdle left in its Activision Blizzard deal"
The Verge posted an article titled: "Microsoft argues its Activision Blizzard case with UK regulators"
UK Competition & Markets Authority released "Anticipated Acquisition By Microsoft Corporation Of Activision Blizzard"
Microsoft/Activision submitted "Microsoft's submissions on material changes of circumstances and/or special reasons for the purposes of Section 41(3) Enterprise ACT 2002"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Mount Improvements "Soon" - Change Breaks Barricades, Cooldown Resets"
Joe Shely (Designer @Blizzard Entertainment on Diablo) tweeted: "We're going to allow the mount charge to break through barricades. I realized I didn't state this explicitly during the #Diablo4 campfire chat today.
Joseph Piepiora (Associate game director on Diablo IV) posted a Twitter poll asking "What do you think the legendary drop chance is for treasure goblins is at 50+?"
IGN posted an article Diablo 4 Horses to Get Crucial Improvements"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.1 Campfire Chat Summary"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 Season 1 Week 1 Stats: Butcher Deaths, Number of Created and Max Level Chars, Caged Hearts and More"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "All Side Quest Dialogues Compiled In Video Form - Diablo 4"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Temerity Unique Buffed in Patch 1.1.1 - Maximum Life, Barrier Scaling"
Maxroll posted: "Rapid Fire Rogue Endgame Build Guide" (by Wudjio)
IcyVeins posted: "Dual Core Rapid Fire Flurry Rogue Endgame Build Guide for Diablo 4 (Season 1)" (by Lexyu)
Blizzard posted about the first 1,000 players who reached Level 100 in Hardcore mode
Maxroll posted about "Free Battle Pass Tiers" (by Facefoot)
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Wrathful Heart Farm Strategy Nerfed in Patch 1.1.1 - Varshan Quest Encounter Fixed"
r/Diablo reddit posted "So I started a queue and random people joined" (by doislan)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo IV videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
In this episode, I briefly mentioned the little things that are left for the Microsoft - Activision Blizzard merger to finish. Activision sued a TikTok creator. There's a new Diablo IV short story. Microsoft rolls out Xbox accessibility controller and also dropped "Xbox Home".
Blizzard Devs know the game isn't fun. ConBeforeTheStorm won't be at Blizzcon. Also talked about Diablo Immortal Season 16, Diablo IV patch notes, a walkthrough of the storyline, a mount you can get from Amazon Prime, and what appears to be a variety of glitches in Diablo IV Season one.
Things mentioned in this episode:
NPR posted an article titled: "Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, And The Future Of Gaming"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 Short Story: "Sanctum of Bone" by Carly Anne West Now Available"
IGN posted an article titled: "Activision Sues Viral TikTok Meme Creator After Using Their Content in Crash Bandicoot Ad"
IGN posted an article titled: "Microsoft Is Rolling Out Xbox Controller Keyboard Remapping to Expand its Input Possibilities"
Xbox posted "Welcome To Your New Xbox"
The Verge posted an article titled: "Microsoft's new Xbox Home UI is now available"
The Verge posted an article titled: "You can now Venmo new Xbox games"
Kotaku posted an article titled: "Blizz On Diablo IV Uproar: "Won't Do A Patch Like That 'Ever Again'"
BlizzCon tickets are sold out
ConBeforeTheStorm will not be at BlizzCon
Diablo IV Patch Notes have been updated
IGN posted a Diablo IV Guide titled: "Walkthrough"
Diablo Immortal posted "Embrace The Howling Terror's Deadly Mystique In The Season 16 Battle Pass"
Brackish Fetch Mount Armor Bundle - for those who have Amazon Prime
IGN posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 Season 1 Battle Pass Doesn't Include Enough Currency to Buy Anything From The Store - or the Next Battle Pass"
Maxroll posted "Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.1 Campfire Chat Recap" (written by Dredscythe)
Blizzard posted: "A notice regarding unauthorized game modifying software in Diablo IV"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "The Barber Malignant Heart Steals Damage from Other Players"
Wowhead posted an article titled: ""Urn of Bargaining" Season Blessing Also Increases Vendor Service Costs"
Blizzard posted: "Catch Up On The Patch 1.1.1 Campfire Chat"
Maxroll posted an article titled: "wudijo Dies to Disconnect at Level 93 in HC SSF Race"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Associate Game Director Explains Why Adding Stash Tabs Is Complicated"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "More Stash Tabs a "Performance Concern" - Blizzard Working On Fix"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Warning: You Cannot Unsocket Malignant Hearts + Replacement Bug Fix"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Everything We Know About Malignant Hearts - Malignant Tunnels, How to Craft Invokers, Tips and Tricks"
ArtStation Magazine posted an article titled: "Blizzard Entertainment Diablo IV - Environment Art Blast"
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In this episode, I started with the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard merger, and the FTCs unsuccessful attempt to fight it. CMA now seems to want to work with Microsoft on the merger. A group of unnamed gamers tried to get a Supreme Court Judge to block the merger. Hopefully, I won't have to start episodes talking about the merger anymore!
Also briefly talked about Diablo Immortal, and gave you some information that might help you through Season 1. I haven't finished the storyline in the game yet, so I can't get in.
Things mentioned in this episode:
The Hill posted an article titled: "Appeals court denies FTC bid to temporarily halt Microsoft-Activision deal"
The Wall Street Journal posted an article titled: "FTC Loses Latest Bid to Halt Microsoft-Activision Merger"
CNBC posted an article titled: "Microsoft and Activision agree to extend $69 billion deal deadline in wait for UK approval"
Engadget posted an article titled: "FTC puts internal trial over Microsoft-Activision deal on hold"
Congressman Kelly Armstrong (Republican) posted a press release titled: "Armstrong, Colleagues Call on FTC to Drop Opposition to Microsoft Merger and Return to Commonsense Antitrust Policies"
The Hill posted an article titled: "Kagan rejects emergency request to block Microsoft, Activision Blizzard merger" (NOTE: Elena Kagan is a U.S. Supreme Court Justice)
BusinessWire posted a press release titled: "Activision Blizzard Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results"
The Verge posted an article titled: "Sony agrees to 10-year Call of Duty deal with Microsoft"
IGN posted an article titled: "Xbox Has Signed a 'Binding Agreement' to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation After Its Acquisition of Activision Blizzard"
The Verge posted an article titled: "Thousands of Call of Duty fans are playing classic Xbox 360 titles thanks to a server fix"
Microsoft posted an article titled: "Introducing Xbox Game Pass Core, Coming This September"
@Rhykker posted a thread on Twitter about his take on the Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard
@ActuallyArcane was features on the Blizzard Launcher for the start of Season One
Mike Ybarra (President of Blizzard) @Qwik tweeted about BlizzCon
Rod Fergusson (SVP, GM of all things Diablo at Blizzard) tweeted about Diablo Immortal
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Butcher Decides to Wait for Season 1 Start Instead of Fighting"
Blizzard posted "Season of the Malignant Now Live" a while ago. It has some helpful info in it.
Dredscythe (Maxroll) posted: "Diablo 4 Season 1 Campfire Chat Recap"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 Eternal to Season 1 Transition Clarifications"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Side Quest Tier List Ranking for Renown Farming in Diablo 4 Season 1"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "All 32 Malignant Hearts Coming with Diablo 4 Patch 1.1.0"
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Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
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BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo IV videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
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You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
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In this episode, I started out with the Federal Trade Commission vs. Microsoft case, and how that connects to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority to reengage with Microsoft. PlayStation made an accessibility controller. BlizzCon has its own official forum. Gunnar made Lilith Collector's glasses. EchoThruMe was featured on Battle.net. I also talked about a whole lot of stuff related to Diablo IV!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Florian Mueller posted the FTC v. Microsoft and Activision Blizzard (public version)
Phil Spencer (Head of Xbox) tweeted about the outcome of the lawsuit
CNBC posted an article titled: "Microsoft-Activision deal moves closer as judge denies FTC injunction request.
Dredscythe posted information titled: "Microsoft Allowed To Close Merger with Activision/Blizzard!" on Maxroll
IGN posted an article titled: "FTC v. Microsoft Judge Does, in Fact, Think the Switch Competes With Xbox/PlayStation"
Tom Warren (Senior Editor at The Verge) posted a tweet asking what happens next with Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard deal
Mike Ybarra (President of Blizzard Entertainment) tweeted: "What a great way to start a Tuesday."
GameInformer posted an article titled: "Microsoft Says It Will Pause Its Appeal Efforts Against UK Regulator Over Activision Acquisition To Negotiate"
Kotaku posted an article titled: "Only One Thing Still Stands In The Way Of Microsoft's Activision Takeover [Update]"
PlayStation announced the Access Controller for PS5
BlizzCon has its own official forum
Gunner created the Lilith Collector's Edition glasses.
ECHOGaming tweeted about being features on Battle.net
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Earn the Awoken Coldiron Armor Set with the Diablo 4 Seasonal Battlepass" by JEZARTROZ
IGN posted an article titled: "Want to Take a Break From Diablo 4 and Play Something Else? 'That's Fine,' Blizzard Says"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "6 New Unique, 7 New Legendary Aspects Coming to Diablo 4 Before Season 1"
MacroBioBoi posted "Sever Necromancer Endgame Guide" on Maxroll
Lexyu posted "Berserk Hammer Of the Ancients (HoTA) Barbarian Build for Diablo 4" on IcyVeins
Wowhead posted an article titled: "'Predator' Title Removed - Diablo 4"
SpaghettiOnTuesday posted on Reddit "Blizzard has changed the title for 25 PVP kills from 'Predator' to 'Enemy'" by JEZARTROZ
Starym posted an article titled: "How Much Do Diablo 4 Players Spend Re-Rolling a Single Item" on IcyVeins
Amazon has "Diablo - Legends of the Barbarian - Bul-Kathos" hardcover book available now!
Wowhead posted an article titled "World First Tier 100 Hardcore Nightmare Dungeon Conquered - Diablo 4" by OXID3
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Awesome Legendary Aspect Tracking, Comparison and Logging Tool" by Starym
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Rebirth Feature Potentially Coming to Diablo 4" by JEZARTROZ
Forbes posted an article titled: "Here's the Highest 'Diablo 4 Damage Class And Build Pre-Season 1 Launch" by Paul Tassi
Dredscythe posted "Season of the Malignant Theme Breakdown" on Maxroll
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Dead Hardcore Characters Progress Will Not Transfer On July 20" by Staff
Maxroll posted "How to Prepare for Season 1" by Tenkiei
@Diablo highlighted @DiEoxidE who is featured in a YouTube video about Seasonal Characters Diablo IV Gameplay Guide
@Blizzard_ANZ tweeted "Track down and kill a Treasure Goblin for a chance at the rare Decaying Steed, or explore the massive open world of Sanctuary for the Spectral Charger and Dustback mounts."
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
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In this episode, I talked about Apple making it possible for game developers to see what their games look like on macOS. I also provided info about hotfixes, nerfs, and patch notes in Diablo IV. Joe Shely had advice players using a controller. People are following rats to find good loot. New class announced for Diablo Immortal. Season 1 of Diablo IV coming "soon". The Cathedral of Light really likes werewolves. And more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
INVERSE posted an article titled: "Apple's Secret Weapon to Getting PC Games on Mac"
PezRadar posted about Bug Fixes and Gameplay Changes, including nerfs to the necromancer's blood lance
Diablo IV Patch Notes have been updated for PC and Console
Joe Shely tweeted about target lock for Diablo IV controller players
IGN posted an article titled: "How Diablo 4's Story Breaks Free From Its Past"
Kotaku posted an article titled: "Diablo IV Players Are Following Rats To Find Good Loot"
Diablo Immortal posted: "Introducing The Newest Diablo Immortal Class: Blood Knight"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Players Have Translated the Cathedral of Light Script - and it's All Werewolves"
Diablo IV posted "Malignance Runs Rampant In The First Season Of Diablo IV"
WolfCryer tweeted about #LevelWithACause for Diablo IV's Season 1
Diablo IV posted about "Season of the Malignant - Starts July 20 PT"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Let's Talk About It: Is the Season of the Malignant Good Enough?"
Maxroll posted "Diablo 4 Season 1, Season of the Malignant Starts July 20th, Pre-Patch, Qol, and More!" (written by Dredscythe)
Wowhead posted "Diablo 4 Season 1 Wishlist"
Pure Diablo posted an article titled: "Seasonally Casual"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "The Largest Butcher Ever"
Wowhead posted: "The Grandfather Sword Dropped Again - This Time in NA"
Maxroll posted: "Bone Spear Necromancer Endgame Build Guide" (written by echohack)
Maxroll posted: "Lightning Storm Druid Endgame Build Guide" (written by McFluffin)
Maxroll posted: "Flurry Rogue Endgame Build Guide" (written by DiEoxidE)
Maxroll posted: "Meteor Sorcerer Endgame Build Guide" (written by Snail)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
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Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo IV videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
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In this episode, I talked about the FTC v. Microsoft court case. Diablo IV Season 1 Start Date coming soon! BlizzCon 2023 Tickets on sale soon. Also talked about Diablo IV patch notes, Direct Storage, Secret Cow Level, a DDoS attack, Sprinting Suicidal Skeletons, and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Gizmodo posted an article titled: "Hearing Over Microsoft's Takeover of Activision Blizzard Begins, With Bigwigs Set To Testify"
IGN posted an article titled: "Xbox FTC Trial Day 4: Bobby Kotick and Jim Ryan Agree on One Thing - Neither of Them Like Game Pass"
TweakTown posted an article titled: "Sony's Jim Ryan: Kotick asked to negotiate Call of Duty to 'cover himself' if merger fails"
VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: "Activision's Bobby Kotick says he made 'a bad decision' not bringing Call of Duty to Switch"
IGN posted an article titled: "The FTC Trial Unmasks Xbox's Ambitions"
The Verge posted an ongoing post titled: "FTC v. Microsoft: all the news from the big Xbox courtroom battle"
PC Gamer (via Microsoft Start) posted an article titled: "Here's where the Microsoft-Activision deal stands around the world"
The Verge posted an article titled: "Microsoft is hiking the price of Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass"
Maxroll posted information titled: "Diablo 4 Season 1 Start Date Coming Next Week & Blizzcon Tickets on Sale July 8th!"
Blizzard posted "BlizzCon 2023 Tickets On-Sale July 8 and July 22!
Diablo IV Forums has updates on Technical Support and more
Diablo IV Patch Notes has been updated
PC Gamer posted an article titled: "The Diablo 4 team confirms DirectStorage isn't working in the game 'but we are planning on enabling it in the future'
Wowhead posted an article titled: "More Secret Cow Level Details Unveiled"
IGN posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 Fans Once Again Call for Offline Mode After DDoS Attack Renders Game Unplayable For Hours"
PC Gamer posted an article titled: "My new Necromancer gloves turn Diablo 4 into a hell governed by sprinting, suicidal skeletons"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Blizzard - Diablo 4 Crash Issue Being Investigated"
IcyVeins posted an article titled: "Treasure Goblin Kills Level 84 Hardcore Character"
Blizzard posted: "Watch The Upcoming Diablo Developer Update Livestream"
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Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
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Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo IV videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
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You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
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In this episode, I start with articles mentioning the US. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in their court case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision. Blizzard observes Juneteenth for the first time.
Leviathan has moved from the Diablo Immortal team to the Diablo IV team. June 23 Hotfix list is up. Wowhead has advice about Dungeon side quests for renown. Maxroll has nightmare dungeon tier list, farming guides, and more. Season one of Diablo IV will require a brand new character. And more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
The Verge posted an article titled: "Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and many Xbox executives are set to defend its FTC case"
Gizmodo posted an article titled: "Hearing Over Microsoft's Takeover of Activision Blizzard Begins, With Bigwhigs Set to Testify"
IGN posted an article titled: "Microsoft Admits Xbox Has 'Lost the Console Wars' as It Battles for $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Buyout"
IGN posted an article titled: "Xbox Series X and Game Pass Are About To Get A Little More Expensive"
Kotaku posted an article titled: "Is PlayStation Really Worried About Losing Call of Duty to Microsoft? Private Emails Say No"
Blizzard has a lot of Diablo IV shirts in the Blizzard Gear Store.
Blizzard is celebrating Juneteenth as a paid company holiday - this year and in years to come
Leviathan (Stephen Stewart) announced he has moved from the Diablo Immortal team to the Diablo IV team!
PezRadar (Community Manager) posted some new Hotfixes for Diablo IV forums
Wowhead posted an article titled: "Complete These Dungeon Side Quests for Optimal Renown"
Maxroll posted "NEW Nightmare Dungeon Tier Lists and General Farming Guide"
Maxroll posted "Monster Families"
Forbes posted an article titled: "Blizzard Announces Significant 'Diablo 4' Changes for Season 1 and Beyond"
PC Gamer posted an article titled: "You have to start a fresh Diablo 4 character for each battle pass"
@Diablo posted a video on YouTube titled: "Behind the Scenes Diablo IV Original Soundtrack"
@MistressMinty posted a video of Lilith done in woodburning
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Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo IV videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
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You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
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In this episode, I talked about Pride in Overwatch 2, and Story Missions. Several news sources mentioned the U.S. FTC filing to block Microsoft's Activision acquisition.
Diablo IV made $666 million in five days. There is an official Diablo IV Patch Notes page, and also a Diablo IV Forum about hotfixes, etc. You can listen to the Diablo IV soundtrack on Spotify. Kotaku wrote about nerfs to classes. There are two short stories about Diablo IV characters. Several articles about Diablo IV. Maxroll provided community highlights, and also a Necromancer Endgame build. And more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Overwatch 2 tweeted the Pride Event in Overwatch 2 has been added to Poland & Romania
Polygon posted an article titled: "Overwatch 2 story missions will cost $15 for 'permanent access," Blizzard says"
CNBC posted an article titled: "FTC files to block Microsoft-Activision as deadline approaches"
The Wall Street Journal posted an article titled: "FTC Seeks Injunction to Stop Microsoft From Closing Activision Deal"
VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: "The FTC is filing an injunction to block Microsoft's Activision acquisition"
Polygon posted an article titled: "No, Phil Spencer's shirt isn't teasing a big game reboot - yet"
Activision posted a press release titled: "Diablo IV Crosses $666 Million Sell-Through Within Five Days Of Launch - Setting New Blizzard All-Time Record"
Blizzard posted "Diablo IV Patch Notes"
Blizzard Diablo IV Forums also has information about issues, nerfs, and more
Neil David Carter (Cinematic Director II Diablo IV) tweeted about the Diablo IV Original Soundtrack -available on Spotify
Kotaku posted an article titled: "Diablo IV's First Patch Heavily Weakens 4 of its Five Classes"
PCGamer posted an article titled: "'Killable horse found': This innocent Diablo 4 stallion is the final target for its worst achievement"
Blizzard posted "Diablo IV Short Stories: "Witness" and "The Toll Of Darkness And Light"
PCGamer posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 is desperate to not be Diablo 3, but too timid to move past it"
Esquire posted an article titled: "To Hell and Back: Inside the Tumultuous Making of Diablo IV"
PCGamer posted an article titled: "Our apologies to every other Diablo 4 Class, but Sorcerers are the fan favorite"
Maxroll posted: "Diablo 4 Week 1 Recap, Community Highlights & Maxroll Updates"
Maxroll posted "Bone Spirit Necromancer Endgame Build"
PCGamer posted an article titled: "Diablo 4s scariest boss has caused 2% of all player deaths"
Billboard posted an article titled: "Behind the Scenes of Halsey & Suga's 'Lilith' Video: Reveals How He'll Kill Time on Tour"
Blizzard posted a YouTube video titled: "Diablo IV Campfire Chat - June 2023"
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
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In this episode, I talked about Microsoft might withdraw Activision merger from the UK. Overwatch celebrates Pride Month, and Running of the Trolls (WoW) will support the Trevor Project. Blizzard Pride gear is still available. Western Digital has expandable storage cards for Xbox S | X. McFarland Toys will make collectible figures based on Diablo and World of Warcraft.
In Diablo IV news, Whoopi Goldberg had things to say about it. There is an official Diablo IV patch notes (that updates). Diablo: Book of Lorath is now available. Also included videos and articles about accessibility in Diablo IV, news articles about the game, and a video of a Necromancer cosplay.
Things mentioned in this episode:
IGN posted an article titled: "Activision Blizzard Report Shows 29 Harassment Incidents After Bobby Kotick's 'No Systemic Issue" Claim"
Eurogamer posted an article titled: "Microsoft's 'extreme' options to bypass acquisition block could include withdrawing Activision from the UK"
VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: "South Korea is the latest country to approve Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition"
U.S. Federal Trade Commission posted a release titled: "FTC Will Require Microsoft to Pay $20 million over Charges it Illegally Collected Personal Information from Children without Their Parents' Consent"
Game Developer posted an article titled: "CWA rescinds three Unfair Labor Practice charges against Activision Blizzard"
The Verge posted an article titled: "Western Digital announces Xbox expandable storage cards, starting at $79.00"
Steve Saylor posted a YouTube video titled: "Diablo IV - Accessibility Review"
@flashvertron completed Diablo IV campaign solo as a blind gamer (Twitter thread)
Ross Minor posted an blog post titled: "Diablo IV Blind Accessibility Review: So Much Progress, but So Much More to Go"
Running of the Trolls charity event will take place on Feathermoon-US (WoW)- supports Trevor Project and accessibility
McFarland Toys and Blizzard Entertainment have a licensing agreement for collectible figures
Overwatch 2 celebrates Pride Month with player icons, and a brand new story
Overwatch 2 put a series of posters featuring LGBTQ+ Heroes from Overwatch 2 on Twitter
Blizzard Gear Store still has Pride Month shirts/hoodies/etc - included some with the trans flag
Businesswire posted a press release titled: "Diablo IV Launches, Immediately Sets New Record as Blizzard Entertainment's Fastest-Selling Game of All Time"
PC Gamer posted an article titled: "Whoopi Goldberg lambasts Blizzard for not releasing Diablo IV on Mac: 'This really pissed me off!'"
Wowhead posted an article titled: "World First Recorded HC Uber Lilith Kill by Ben"
Blizzard posted "Diablo IV Patch Notes" - which will be updated
Windows Central posted an article titled: "Blizzard swings the class nerf bat in Diablo 4's first patch"
Diablo: Book of Lorath now available on Amazon
Forbes posted an article titled: "The Only 'Diablo 4' Altars of Lilith May You'll Need"
GameSpot posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 Review - Mother Knows Best" - by Alessandro Barbosa
PCGamer posted an article titled: "The original Diablo 3 was canceled, and it looks surprisingly similar to Diablo 4"
Forbes posted an article titled: "Fellow Casuals 'Diablo 4' Is The Gateway To Hello You've Waited For"
PCGamer posted an article titled: "Diablo 4 has two expansions cooking already"
KamuiCosplay posted a video of her Diablo IV Necromancer Cosplay
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
Things I talked about in this episode include: SecretLabs, an out-of-touch interview with Bobby, KFC, and a whole lot of Diablo news!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- @Secretlabchairs tweeted that the Lilith and Inarius chairs have sold out.
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “The History of Lilith, Mother of Sanctuary and Daughter of Hatred” – written by Neinball
- Variety posted an article titled: “Bobby Kotick Breaks His Silence: Embattled Activision CEO Addresses Toxic Workforce Claims as Microsoft Deal Hangs in Balance”
- PCGamer posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard CEO audaciously claims that sexism and harassment problems were made up by an ‘aggressive labor movement’ trying to ‘destabilize the company’
- Forbes posted an article titled: “Diablo 4’s Perfect PC Launch Is Nothing Short of Miraculous”
- ScreenRant posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Review: Classic Dark Hack ‘n’ Slash
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Order KFC Sandwiches Online to Earn Diablo 4 In-Game Cosmetics”
- @JPiepiora tweeted: Just under eighty hours till the early access launch of Diablo IV! (tweet included a scary image of Lilith)
- GameSpot posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Gets Live-Action Trailer Directed By Oscar-Winner Chloé Zgao”
- Blizzard posted: “Lilith’s Disciples Unleash Hatred In Diablo Immortal”
- Windows Central posted an article titled: “How to get all Diablo 4 preorder bonuses: Mounts, armor, emotes, and more”
- Windows Central posted an article titled: “It’s only day one for Diablo 4, but a patch has already nerfed some classes and made endgame harder”
- RollingStone posted an article titled: “The Creators of ‘Diablo IV’ Want You to Go to Hell”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Diablo 4’s Gothic Art Style Finally Reclaims the Series’ Identity”
- @Diablo tweeted about the #Diablo4Hardcore challenge
- PezRadar posted in the Diablo Forums about the “Diablo IV Hardcore Victories Contest- Rules”
- @Maxrollgg posted a tweet clarifying that they would race alongside everyone but won’t claim any prizes for it
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Reviewers Ineligible for ‘Hardcore Race to Level 100’ Contest”
- Windows Central posted an article titled: “Best Diablo 4 Barbarian leveling build and skills: Aspects, Arsenal, gear and gems”
- PCGamesN posted an article titled: “Best Diablo 4 builds from Blizzard devs and our experts”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Skill Tree Calculator Updated – Full Class Mechanic Support, Up-to-Date Tooltips”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Map Tools Highlight”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Season Blessings Explained – Diablo 4 Battle Pass”
- Diablo posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo IV | Book of Lorath – Episode 3: The Lord of Terror”
- Diablo posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo IV | Book of Lorath – Episode 4: The End of Days”
- @NekroXIII tweeted: “Daughter of Hatred. Mother of Sanctuary.” The tweet includes an image of Lilith, with black wings and a red colored dress.
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Trans Flag shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
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In this episode, I talk about accessibility awareness. Microsoft posted a Transparency Report. Boosteroid customers will access more games soon. Activision Blizzard King is hiring. Activision sent cease and desist letters to companies modding CoD games. Steel Series has some hellish things for you to buy. SecretLab made two gamer chairs featuring Inarius and Lilith.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Microsoft posted an article titled: “Global Accessibility Awareness Day – Accessibility at the heart of innovation”
- Xbox posted “2022 H2 Transparency Report”
- XboxWire posted an announcement titled: “PC Games from Xbox Headed to Boosteroid Customers June 1”
- Activision | Blizzard, Activision, Blizzard, and King are all hiring now.
- TechCrunch posted an article titled: “Gamers are fixing a video game ‘taken over’ by hackers”
- PC Gamer posted an article titled: “Activision nukes another Call of Duty fan project from orbit: ‘Thank you all for your support over the years’
- PCGamesN posted an article titled: “Call of Duty fan game shut down by Activision cease and desist order”
- XLabs (@XLabsProject) tweeted about receiving a cease & desist letter from Activision.
- Sm2 (sm2game) tweeted about receiving a cease & desist letter from Activision
- @Diablo tweeted: “Hell is coming 6.6.23 Pre-purchase #DiabloIV for up to 4 days Early Access”
- SteelSeries has a variety of hellish accessories for you to play Diablo IV with, including an Artisan Keycap that costs $70.00.
- SecretLab has created two Diablo IV gamer chairs – one featuring Inarius, and one featuring Lilith.
- Blizzard posted: “Diablo IV Launches Soon – Here’s what you need to know”
- Blizzard posted: “Combatting Demons With Accessibility In Diablo IV”
- Blizzard posted: “Diablo IV Launch Twitch Drops: Earn the Primal Instinct Mount”
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
In this episode, I point you toward Blizzard Pride Merchandise (from the Blizzard LGBTQ+ Employee Network). The European Commission approved the Microsoft merger. UK CMA is not happy about that. BlizzCon is back! There is a Diablo Cookbook! Unrelated, there was a “Meat Shake”.
Windows Central wrote a long post about Diablo lore and history. Diablo IV gets accessibility options. And plenty of other stuff about Diablo IV.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Blizzard Gear Pride Merchandise Supporting Transgender Equality
- The European Commission approves Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
- Activision posted an article titled: “Approval in Europe: an update on the Microsoft deal”
- The Wall Street Journal posted an article titled: “Microsoft’s $75 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal Gets EU Approval”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Xbox’s Activision Blizzard Deal Approved by European Commission”
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition approved by EU regulators”
- Competition & Markets Authority (@CMA) posted a thread about the EU’s announcement
- Blizzard announced BlizzCon is Coming November 3-4!
- IGN posted an article titled: “BlizzCon 2023 to Be Held in Person for the First Time in Four Years”
- Diablo: The Official Cookbook is on Amazon (coming October 24, 2023).
- “Demon Meat Shake” – was a thing. (Here’s the Official Rules)
- Diablo IV has accessibility options.
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “You Can Safely Delete Your Diablo 4 Server Slam Client”
- Windows Central posted an article titled: “Diablo lore and history: The entire story and timeline summarized”
- Diablo posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo IV | Inside the Game: A New Saga”
- Diablo posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo IV | Book of Lorath – Episode 1: Creation”
- Diablo posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo IV | Book of Lorath – Episode 2: Sanctuary”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Content Creator Solos Ashava the Pestilent in World Tier II at Level 20”
- Diablo posted a YouTube video titled: “LOFI BEATS TO BUTCHER YOUR ENEMIES TO”
- Blizzard is looking for a “Lead Dungeon Designer – Diablo IV”
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
This episode is a bit late because I spent a whole lot of hours on the Diablo IV Server Slam. Some of the topics in the show include: accessibility in gaming, “Danger Dumplings”, Diablo Immortal, and a whole lot about Diablo IV!
- Can I Play That announced awards for accessible games
- Inverse posted an article titled: “‘Danger Dumplings”: How Arachnophobia Inspired a New Type of Gaming Innovation”
- Xbox Wire posted an article titled: “Xbox Partners with USO to Support Military Service Members and Their Families”
- Blizzard posted “Purge Your Sin With The Season 13 Battle Pass”
- @RodFergusson explains how playing on a controller changes the Diablo IV player experience
- @Diablo asked players “Which class will you choose for the #DiabloIV Server Slam? (players had to respond with emoji)
- Blizzard posted: “Tune In To The Next Diablo IV Developer Update Livestream” (It’s also on Twitch and YouTube)
- @PezRadar answered a question about refunding a Seasonal Blessing and Smoldering Ashes
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Choosing Your Class for Diablo 4 Server Slam”
- Blizzard posted “Help Us Gear Up For Launch During The Diablo IV Server Slam”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “NVIDIA Drivers Now Support DLSS for Diablo 4 Server Slam”
- Jen tweeted about downloading the Diablo IV Server Slam on Xbox.
- Jen talked about her experience in the Server Slam in this episode.
- @RodFergusson tweeted about early access launch and main launch for Diablo IV
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “How to Earn the Cry of Ashava Mount Trophy during Diablo 4’s Server Slam”
- Dredscythe posted a YouTube video titled: “Paragon Boards…Why Are They Good? | Dred Cuts”
- Wowhead posted an article titled “Paragon Board Overview for Diablo 4 Now Live”
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
In this episode, I point you toward a World of Warcraft story written by Christie Golden. Xbox Chief Phil Spencer laments losing the Xbox One generation. Discord wants to make you change your name. World of Warcraft appears to have considered using AI for development. BlizzCon 2023 details coming soon.
NVIDIA drivers apparently support PCs during the upcoming Server Slam. Another “LOFI BEATS” has been released by Blizzard. Developer Update Livestream coming up. And more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Blizzard posted a (downloadable) story called “The Vow Eternal” written by Christie Golden
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft’s Xbox chief thinks losing the Xbox One generation was “the worst generation to lose”
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Discord is growing up, so everyone needs to pick a new username”
- IGN posted an article titled: “World of Warcraft Director Says ChatGPT Told Him to Revisit One of WoW’s least Loved Expansions”
- GameSpot posted an article titled: “Blizzard Asked ChatGPT For Next WoW Expansion And It GaveA Horrible Answer”
- GameRant posted an article titled: “Blizzard Clarifies Use of AI After Patent Surfaces [UPDATED]”
- Mike Ybarra (@Quik) tweeted: “Blizzard will always strive to maintain Blizzard quality” (The tweet goes on from there.
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “BlizzCon 2023 Details to Be Revealed Within Two Weeks”
- Mike Ybarra (@Quik) tweeted: “Ok, ok…yes, I see all the BlizzCon questions. You’ll hear more in the next ~2 weeks. We’re excited, we have a lot to show and celebrate together”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “New NVIDIA Drivers Available – Download Now for DLSS Support During the Diablo 4 Server Slam and Beyond”
- Diablo posted a music video titled: “LOFI BEATS TO FIGHT FOR THE LIGHT TO” on YouTube
- Blizzard posted: “Tune In To The Next Diablo IV Developer Stream Update Livestream”
- @BubiDiBub posted artwork of Lilith – 7 hour illustration done in Procreate
- @CinderysCosplay tweeted: “I’m honored to announce my next cosplay project in collaboration with @Diablo_FR and @SteelSeries!” (The tweet goes on from there.)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
In this episode, I read to you the CMA’s decision regarding the Microsoft / Activision King acquisition, along with various other articles that provide additional details. Activision Blizzard posted a “commitment to equity” and its first quarter financial results for 2023. NetEase is NOT suing Activision. Microsoft is still making deals. Another FTC Commissioner has resigned.
Blizzard posted information regarding the Server Slam, including the system requirements PCs need in order to play Diablo IV. PSU posted an article about how long it will take players to hit level 100.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Activision Blizzard King posted “Our commitment to pay equity”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard First Quarter 2023 Financial Results – Strong Performance from Blizzard and Mobile Games”
- Engadget posted an article titled: “China court documents incorrectly showed Activision was being sued by former partner NetEase”
- Bloomberg posted an article titled: “UK Blocks Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Deal”
- UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) posted a press release titled: “Microsoft / Activision deal prevented to protect innovation and choice in cloud gaming”
- CNBC posted an article titled: “First on CNBC: CNBC Transcript: Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Speaks with CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Today”
- BBC posted an article titled: “UK games sector wanted Microsoft deal, says Sir Ian Livingstone”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Microsoft, Activision-Blizzard, and the CMA: So, What’s Next?”
- MacRumors posted an article titled: “UK Regulator Blocks Microsoft’s $70 Billion Activision Blizzard Acquisition”
- GamesIndustry.biz posted an article titled: “Microsoft vows to appeal as the UK regulator blocks its acquisition of Activision Blizzard”
- Ars Technica posted an article titled: “UK government blocks Microsoft’s proposed Activision purchase”
- Engadget posted an article titled: “Microsoft Inks another cloud gaming deal after the UK blocked its Activision takeover”
- Ars Technica posted an article titled: “UK government says the Nintendo Switch can’t handle Call of Duty”
- VGC posted an article titled: “Microsoft has reported its ‘second best Q3 for Xbox revenue'”
- Ars Technica posted an article titled: “Despite UK ruling, Microsoft / Activision merger might not be dead just yet”
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “UK Blocks Microsoft Activision Deal Over Game Pass”
- The Hill posted an article titled: “Republican FTC Commissioner will resign, slams Democratic Chair”
- Blizzard posted: “Help Us Gear Up For Launch During The Diablo IV Server Slam” (posted April 20)
- Blizzard posted: “Diablo IV System Requirements” (for PC)
- GameSpot posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Server Slam Beta: Start Date, Rewards, Class Changes, And Everything We Know”
- PSU posted an article titled: “Diablo IV Players Will Take On Average About 150+ Hours To Hit Level 100”
- TechRadar posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 is going hardcore with one feature that’ll make you cry”
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
In this episode, I read to you an article about Blizzard putting together a “Crisis Map”. I also included several articles from Wowhead, one about Diablo II: Resurrected, and many about Diablo IV. David Brevik told a true story on Twitter. Mike Ybarra pointed out the rewards you can obtain in the Server Slam. And more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- TheGamer (via Microsoft Start) posted an article titled: “Blizzard Puts Together “Crisis Map” Of Games It Cannot Ship Due To Staff Losses”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Season 4 Starts on May 4 – Diablo II: Resurrected”
- David Brevik shared a true story from back in the day about Diablo II.
- Mike Ybarra tweeted “New rewards to get in Diablo 4 and another chance to play before launch!”
- Xbox tweeted: “Another day, another chance to hear that sweet sweet Achievement Unlocked sound”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Trophy Hunter: Extremely Rare Monsters Diablo IV Guide Now Live”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “New Banner Toy Reward for Greedy Emissary Diablo-Themed Event Coming in 10.1” (This is for World of Warcraft.)
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “PVP Deaths in Hardcore Will be Permanent – Diablo IV”
- Blizzard posted “Help Us Gear Up For Launch During The Diablo IV Server Slam”
- Rod Fergusson tweeted: “PSA: For the upcoming May 12th Diablo IV Server Slam test, if you still have the Open Beta version installed, it will simply update to the right version…”
- Windows Central posted an article titled: “How to play Diablo 4 and not end up single”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Fractured Peaks Campaign Guides Now Live”
- Bluddshed tweeted: “I am truly honored to announce that I’ve joined the Digital Marketing team @Diablo @Blizzard_Ent …”
- Blizzard_Ent posted artwork of Lilith created by @ArtDeniss
- @KyleKayhos posted close-up artwork of Lilith
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
In this episode, I mention Microsoft launching its PC Game Pass in 40 countries. Microsoft also may be getting ready to add PC games to Xbox Cloud Gaming. Wowhead found a WoW pet named “Baal’ial”. Game Informer showcased its two magazine covers featuring Inarius on one and Lilith on the other.
In Diablo IV news, I read to you an email I got with my stats from the Open Beta. Siliconera wrote about Altars of Lilith. Blizzard posted “Transforming Feedback Into Change”. IGN has a post with a poll about what class you want to play first in Diablo IV. There’s also a Battle.Net Sprung Sale happening.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft’s PC Game Pass launches in 40 new countries”
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Is Microsoft getting ready to add PC games to Xbox Cloud Gaming?”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Winds of Sanctuary Event Read Discovered – Meet Baal’ial!”
- GameInformer posted images of two covers: one with Inarius, and one with Lilith
- SiliconEra posted an article titled: “Diablo IV Altars of Lilith Will Not Reset Every Season”
- I read to you an email I got from Blizzard regarding my stats in the Open Beta.
- Blizzard posted “Diablo IV Open Beta Retrospective: Transforming Feedback Into Change”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Diablo 4: Blizzard Is Making a Ton of Changes Based on Player Feedback” (It also includes a poll.)
- Blizzard has a Spring Sale with discounts on Diablo II: Resurrected, Diablo Prime Evil Collection, Diablo III, Diablo III Reaper of Souls, Diablo III Battle Chest, and Diablo III: Necromancer Pack and the Diablo III: Eternal Collection. The sale also includes the three versions of Diablo IV (at full price).
- @Durkle_ posted some Diablo art of Lilith on Twitter.
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 28 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
In this episode, I read to you articles about Activision Blizzard surveilling workers doing a walkout. Activision Blizzard is also in trouble regarding eSports. Sony appears to be really cranky about the incoming Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft. Wowhead interviewed two Diablo IV developers. There is a HumbleBundle with books from Blizzard’s games. I also talked a bit about Diablo IV.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Engadget (Via Yahoo! News) posted an article titled: “NRLB says Activision Blizzard illegally surveilled employees during a walkout”
- IGN posted an article titled: “NLRB to Fire Complaint Against Activision Blizzard in Illegal Surveillance Case”
- Greg Street (@Ghostcrawler) is starting is own remote game studio
- VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard sued by US Justice Department for ‘suppressing esports wages'”
- Kotaku “Sony Lashes Out At Government For Not Shutting Down Microsoft Activision Deal”
- VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: “Sony calls UK regulator’s reversed stance on the Microsoft Activision deal ‘surprising and irrational'”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Xbox Activision Deal: Sony Calls CMA’s Reduced Concern ‘Surprising. Unprecedented, and Irrational”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Blizzard Lead Reveals Global Release Times For Diablo IV”
- Mike Ybarra (@Quik) tweeted the times that Diablo IV would launch in US, Europe, and Asia
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo IV Group Interview Unveils New Information – Future of Diablo III, Leaderboards, Seasons”
- PCGames posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 is the “best” of the series Blizzard says, and here’s why”
- Blizzard posted “Diablo IV Inside The Game: Into The Endgame”
- Blizzard Humble Bundle “Legends & Lore” bundle includes books about Diablo, Warcraft, and Starcraft
- IGN posted an article titled: “PlayStation Files Patent for Controller That Turns Hot and Cold”
- Álvaro Jiménez (@alvarojh_art) posted his artwork titled “Hail Lilith” on Twitter.
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
In this episode, I read to you a thread by ABK Workers Alliance, and another thread from CODE-CWA. Also read some of the Federal Trade Commission’s questions regarding document requests. Some members of Congress think Sony is hurting Xbox in Japan. The JFTC reviewed the Activision – Microsoft merger. Bobby Kotick had things to say. Microsoft now appears to be likely to complete Activision Blizzard acquisition. Also talked a little bit about the Diablo IV betas.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- ABetterABK posted a thread regarding return to office
- CODE-CWA posted a thread regarding union busting
- U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asked Microsoft to produce documents
- TweakTown posted an article titled: “Judge Orders Microsoft, Activision to comply with FTCd document requests”
- Axios posted an article titled: “11 members of Congress argue Sony is unfairly hurting Xbox in Japan”
- The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) reviewed the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft Corporation
- Windows Central posted an article titled: “Yet another major regulator has ruled in favor of the Xbox, Activision-Blizzard merger”
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Bobby Kotick Calls Out PlayStation In Email To Whole World”
- VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: “Blizzard’s games were reportedly pulled from China after Activision felt NetEase ‘threatened’ Bobby Kotick”
- GameRant posted an article titled: “Microsoft Now Considered More Likely To Successfully Complete Activision Blizzard Acquisition”
- SeekingAlpha posted an article titled: “Microsoft’s chances of closing Activision deal raised to 70% from 50% at Citi”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Review in Progress – Update Beta Impressions”
- Forbes posted an article titled: “I’ve Seen Enough, The ‘Diablo 4’ Beta Indicates It’ll Be A Massive Hit”
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
In this episode, I read to you part of an article about accessibility. I also caught you up on Microsoft who appears to have big plans (if the Activision Blizzard acquirement goes through). Eurogamer had an interview with Rod Fergusson and Joe Shely.
Blizzard has specs for the Open Beta for PC, Xbox, and Playstation. Adam Fletcher wrote a lot about queues and server disconnects (in the first beta). I also read you articles from Seasoned Gaming, IGN, and Wowhead. Adam Fletcher also wrote about what to expect in the Open Beta.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- IGN posted an article titled: “Growing Up and Gaming with a Disability”
- GameSpot posted an article titled: “Phil Spencer Talks Xbox Mobile Store Planned for 2024”
- VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: “Microsoft says 10 years is ‘sufficient for Sony to develop Call of Duty alternatives’
- Competition and Markets Authority posted a press release titled: “CMA narrows scope of concerns in Microsoft – Activision review”
- Eurogamer posted an article titled: “‘Beta has become a twisted word”: Blizzard responds to Diablo IV early access feedback”
- Blizzard’s “Your Guide To The Diablo IV Open Beta” includes information on specs to play the Open Beta on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation
- PezRadar (Adam Fletcher) posted: “[Updated March 18 – 6:45 PDT] – An update regarding queues and server disconnects”
- Seasoned Gaming posted “Diablo 4 is Everything I Hoped It Would Be (So Far)”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Review in Progress – Beta Impressions”
- PezRadar (Adam Fletcher) posted: “Expectations for the Diablo IV Open Beta (March 24-26)”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Increased Legendary Drop Rate During Diablo IV Beta Confirmed”
- GameSpot posted an article titled: “Blizzard Warns Of “Lengthy Queue Times” For Diablo 4 Open Beta”
- GameSpot posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 – When Can You Play As The Necromancer And Druid”
- WolfCryer posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo 4 – My BIGGEST Concern”
- Echohack posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo IV Beta – Beta Feedback”
- Annacake posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo 4 – Exclusive Developer Interview”
- Echohack posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo IV Beta – Meeting the Butcher”
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
In this one, I bring you up to date on the Microsoft – Sony battle for favor from various regulators. Microsoft signed more Call of Duty deals with more companies. A bunch of gaming companies argued Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard should go ahead.
Toward the end of this episode, I started talking about my experience in the Diablo IV Early Access Beta.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Phil Spencer (Head of Xbox) tweeted: about Microsoft and Ubitus (@ubituskk)
- Ubitus K.K. tweeted: “We’re honored to establish a 10 year partnership with Microsoft for players to stream Xbox PC Games and Activision Blizzard titles pending the acquisition…”
- Brad Smith (Vice Chair and President of Microsoft) tweeted: “Just another day of ensuring access to more games for more people everywhere, including Call of Duty once the Activision acquisition is complete.”
- Polygon posted an article titled: “The Microsoft Activision circus needs to be over and done with”
- The Verge posted a short article about Microsoft signing a 10-year deal with Boosteroid
- IGN posted an article titled: “Microsoft is Signing Deals to Bring Activision Games To Even More Services”
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft isn’t happy with a UK regulator’s math on its Activision Blizzard deal”
- Windows Central posted an article titled: “The UK published 7 responses to the Microsoft-Activision Xbox deal – only one company opposes”
- GamesIndustry.biz posted an article titled: “4J Studios and five others argue Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard should to ahead in the UK”
- VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: “FTC lawyers want more info on Microsoft’s 10 year deals with Nintendo and Nividia”
- Gas Giant Games was founded by Jay Wilson (Game Director of Diablo III) and Julian Love (Senior Combat Designer on Diablo Immortal and Diablo 4)
- Blizzard had a giveaway where people could win a Diablo IV Collectors Box
- IGN posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Director Says “No Plans’ for Xbox Game Pass as Beta Approaches”
- Blizzard had a contest titled “Diablo IV Beta Contest – Pray to Lilith”
- Blizzard “Your Guide To The Diablo IV Open Beta” is still live.
- Towards the end of the show, I talked about my experience in the Diablo IV Early Access Beta.
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
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In this episode, I talked about CODE_CWA upset about Activision firing workers who did not want to return to office. Xbox Boss was downplaying importance of Activision merger. The FTC allowed Microsoft to access Sony documents. Sony might have to reveal what it pays for exclusives. Activision had a data breach. Microsoft took out full page ads about Call of Duty – and so much more!
In Diablo news, Diablo Immortal has Sea Reavers for Season 11. Diablo III Season 28 is still live. You can opt-in to having your face painted in a physical cathedral. Blizzard posted a guide to the Diablo IV open beta.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- @CODE_CWA tweeted about Activision terminating two workers for engaging in protected activity
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Activision Accused Of Illegally Firing QA Testers Over Remote Work Protest”
- IGN posted an article titled: “CWA Files Charges Against Activision for Firing of 2 QA Workers”
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Xbox Boss Now Downplaying Importance Of Controversial Activision Merger”
- Games Industry biz posted an article titled: “Microsoft granted access to Sony documents: The FTC’s response in detail”
- GameDeveloper posted an article titled: “Microsoft granted access to internal Sony documents as part of FTC lawsuit”
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Sony Might Have To Reveal What It Pays For Exclusives, Court Says”
- Insider Gaming posted an article titled: “Activision Data Breach Contains Employee Details, Call of Duty’s Future, And More”
- TechCrunch posted an article titled: “Hackers steal Activision games and employee data”
- The Verge posted a short article about Microsoft running full-page ads about Call of Duty
- Video Games Chronicle posted an article titled “Microsoft insists Game Pass prices ‘will not increase as result of Activision merger'”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Sony Is Worried Xbox Will Find Ways to Sabotage Call of Duty on Playstation
- Video Games Chronicle posted an article titled: “Sony claims Microsoft could release buggy Call of Duty games for PlayStation consoles”
- Games Industry biz posted an article titled: “Microsoft proposes remedies to appease UK regulator’s concerns over Activision acquisition”
- My Nintendo News posted an article titled: “Microsoft & Activision “confident” that Call of Duty games can be optimized on Switch”
- Variety posted an article titled: “Sony PlayStation Soaring Amid Industry Decline in Consumer Spend”
- GamesRadar+ posted an article titled: “PlayStation boss reportedly told Activision execs ‘I don’t want a new Call of Duty deal. I just want to block your merger'”
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft Activision deal likely to be approved by EU regulators, says Reuters”
- Engadget posted an article titled: “Diablo co-creator Erich Schaefer is making an action RPG with a studio of Blizzard North veterans”
- Diablo Immortal posted “Join the Sea Reavers Through Season 11 Battle Pass”
- Diablo III Season 28 Rites of Sanctuary – still live!
- Blizzard posted: “Diablo IV – Be Immortalized In The Cathedral Of Diablo”
- FilthieRich (Community Manager) posted “Diablo 4 Cathedral of Diablo Beta Sweepstakes Rules”
- Blizzard posted: “Your Guide To The Diablo IV Open Beta”
- Game Informer posted an article titled: “A Guided Tour Through The Five Regions of Diablo IV’s Sanctuary”
- PCGames posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 fits glimmers of hope among poison swamps and ritual burnings”
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- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
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In this episode, I brought in a special guest who many of you will recognize: Neinball. We talked about a variety of things including Diablo IV, Diablo I, Starcraft, and Warhammer. We also talked about arcades and video games from back in the day, and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Westmarch Workshop
- The Diablo Podcast
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
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In this episode, I read to you several news articles regarding Microsoft, the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, and Microsoft’s deals with gaming companies (if the acquisition goes through). Diablo III: Season 28 is live – and that means Level With A Cause is happening! I also pointed you towards videos from Blizzard developers about Diablo IV, and how to get into the beta/redeem a beta code for Diablo IV. Diablo Immortal added fishing. Amazon has revealed that the Legends of the Barbarians: Bul-Kathos graphic novel is on pre-order.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft and Sony square off in EU showdown over Activision and Call of Duty”
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Microsoft President Is Carrying That Giant Sony Call of Duty Deal in Pocket, Weirdly”
- Microsoft posted a press release titled: “Microsoft and NVIDIA announce expansive new gaming deal”
- CNBC posted an article titled: “Nvidia support Microsoft, Activision merger after Xbox deal to add games to cloud service”
- Polygon posted an article titled: “Microsoft signs deal with Nvidia to bring Xbox’s PC games to GeForce Now”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Microsoft Strikes Deal to Bring All Xbox Games to GeForce Now”
- GeekWire posted an article titled: “Microsoft inks binding contract with Nintendo for ‘Call of Duty’ as it defends Activision deal”
- ArsTechnica posted an article titled: “Microsoft and Nintendo sign 10-year dealer “full” Call of Duty [Updated]
- IGN posted an article titled: “CWA Urges European Commission to Approve Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal”
- PC Gamer posted an article titled: “The union organizing Activision told the EU that life would be much better under Microsoft”
- Game World Observer posted an article titled: “Tencent supports Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, at least one Chinese company expresses concern”
- @WolfcryerYT tweeted a graphic calling for people to join Level With A Cause in Diablo III Season 28
- @Diablo tweeted a short Diablo IV video about the in-game cinematic
- Blizzard posted “Season 28 Rites Of Sanctuary Now Live”
- Blizzard posted “Your Guide To The Diablo IV Open Beta” (includes info about beta code redemption)
- Maxroll posted “Season 28 begins on February 24th” guide
- PC Gamer posted an article titled: “Diablo 4’s first playlists are coming in just a few weeks”
- @DavidARodriquez (Associate Creative Director on Diablo IV) tweeted a Diablo IV video
- Amazon has “Diablo -Legends of the Barbarian: Bul-Kathos” hardcover on pre-order
- Blizzard posted “Grab A Rod – Fishing Debuts In Diablo Immortal”
- BattleNet Valentine’s Day Sale is available through February 27
- Blizzard Gear posted a page full of Diablo Merchandise – include the Inarius Statue
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
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In this episode, I read you articles about Activision Blizzard forcing workers back to the office. I also pointed out what some governmental agencies had to say regarding disabilities and working from home as an accommodation. Mike Ybarra apparently flubbed a Q&A meeting. TwitchCon will happen this year, and IGN Fan Fest starts on February 18.
I also went into detail about Diablo III’s Season 28 (and Level with a Cause). Diablo II: Resurrected’s ladder season 3 is live. Diablo Immortal had some bug patches and Season 10 is live. Wowhead reported about Diablo IV Renown Overview.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard Is Forcing Workers Back To The Office”
- Game Developer posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard planning to end full remote work”
- @LeastMyHairIsOk posted an insightful thread regarding Activision Blizzard’s insistence on returning to office and all the reasons why this is a terrible idea.
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has a “Work at Home/Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation” post.
- California Department of Public Health has information titled: “Employer Questions about AB 685, California’s New COVID-19 Law”
- Equip for Equality (Illinois) has information titled: “Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation”
- Polygon posted an article titled: “Blizzard workers furious after ‘demoralizing’ Q&A meeting”
- Game Developer posted an article titled: “Q&A with Blizzard leadership on return-to-office, bonuses leaves devs fuming”
- @CODE-CWA tweeted “pretends to be shocked” in regards to the Q&A
- TwitchCon 2023 will take place in France on 8-9 July, and in Las Vegas, Nevada on 20-22 October.
- TwitchCom 2023 FAQ does not include any information about COVID safety.
- Diablo II: Resurrected Patch 2.6 is now live!
- Maxroll posted: “Ladder Season 3 Patch 2.6 Maxroll Update” for Diablo II: Resurrected
- @WolfcryerYT tweeted a thread on Twitter that started with: “Level With A Cause: The past, present, and future. A thread (1/11)”
- @WolfcryerYT also tweeted information on how to participate in Level With a Cause at the start of Diablo III Season 28
- Blizzard posted: Diablo III Season 28 Rites Of Sanctuary Preview
- Maxroll posted: “Season 28 begins on February 24” which has plenty of useful information.
- Blizzard posted: Diablo Immortal Bug Fixes And Patch Notes For All Platforms
- @DiabloImmortal tweeted that the Alchemist’s Admixture Season 10 Battle Pass is now live
- @LifeatBlizzard tweeted a list of job opportunities in Diablo Immortal
- @RodFergusson (SVP, GM of all things Diablo)tweeted: “I wonder if we’ll hear about the next Beta? He quote-tweeted the Diablo account, highlighting Diablo IV at IGN Fan Fest
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo IV Showcase at IGN Fan Fest on February 18, 10 AM PST”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo IV Renown Overview Now Live”
- Pure Diablo posted Vidcast/Podcast Episode 19 featuring Leviathan
- BattleNet Valentine’s Day Sale lasts up through February 27
- @Blizzard_Ent tweeted a wonderful drawing of The Butcher – but didn’t name who the artist was
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
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In this episode, I talked about the UK’s CMA regarding the Microsoft-Activision acquisition. Bobby Kotick and Lulu Cheng Meservey had… things to say. Twitter is limiting Tweet frequency. Blizzard Entertainment has been in the industry for 32 years. Other topics include: D.I.C.E., Diablo Hell’s Ink tour, Interview with Chris Metzen, and things connected to Diablo II: Resurrected, Diablo III and Diablo Immortal.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Gov.UK posted a press release titled: “Microsoft – Activision deal could harm UK gamers”
- BBC.com posted an article titled: “Microsoft deal to buy Activision opposed by UK regulator”
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Bobby Kotick Says UK Will Become ‘Death Valley’ If Microsoft Purchase Isn’t Approved”
- Axios posted an article that started with “1 big thing: Activision wants to talk”
- The Hollywood Reporter posted an article titled: “Twitter Places Limits on Tweet Frequency, Impacting Business and Individual Accounts”
- Community Manager Kaivax (World of Warcraft) posted: “Twitter Integration Removed from World of Warcraft”
- Mike Ybarra (President of Blizzard) posted at tweet that started with: “Few game companies make it 32 years in this industry…”
- Rod Fergusson (SVP, GM of all things Diablo) tweeted about D.I.C.E 2023
- D.I.C.E Summit 2023 includes several speakers from Blizzard Entertainment
- @Diablo tweeted a map that shows where the last Diablo Hell’s Ink location will be
- Wowhead had an exclusive interview with Chris Metzen
- PCZeitgeist posted an article titled: “Every Game Canceled By Blizzard From 1995 to 2022, Including Diablo GameBoy”
- Diablo II: Resurrected Ladder Season Three Coming Soon
- FilthieRich (Community Manager) wrote that Diablo III Season 27 is coming to a close on February 19
- @Diablo tweeted “D3 PTR 2.7.5 has ended, but the Eternal Conflict rages on”
- Diablo Immortal posted “Brave The Perils Of The Fen In Diablo Immortal”
- Echo Gaming posted a YouTube video titled: “The Diablo Immortal Problem”
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
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In this episode, I started off with Activision Blizzard paying a fine to the SEC. I read you part of a lengthy thread regarding PIPs and stack ranking. An Overwatch 2 artist has advice for those who want to become a video game artist. Overwatch 2 strongly emphasizes that you should report people ASAP. Hell’s Ink Tattoo Shop Takeover is coming back! Diablo II: Resurrected PTR is over. Diablo III PTR is live. Diablo Podcast posted Episode 17.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted a press release titled: “Activision Blizzard to Pay $35 Million for Failing to Maintain Disclosure Controls Related to Complaints of Workplace Misconduct and Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule”
- CNBC posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard pays SEC $35 million to settle probe”
- @ABetterABK posted a lengthy thread regarding PIP and stack ranking.
- Activision Blizzard posted an article titled: “Overwatch 2’s Art Director Shares 4 Key Tips to Becoming a Video Game Artist” (featuring Dion Rogers)
- Blizzard posted news titled: “Defense Matrix Update: Streaming Protection Feature And New Actions For Cheating”
- 343 Industries is home to the Halo Universe
- Gamespot posted an article titled: “Phil Spencer Says 343 Industries Is “Critically Important” To Halo”
- Bloomberg (via MSN) posted an article titled: “Microsoft Studio Behind Halo Faces a Reboot on Years of Turmoil”
- GeekWire posted an article titled: “Microsoft’s 343 Industries reportedly reorganizes after layoffs to chart future for ‘Halo'”
- Blizzard posted news titled: “Hell’s Ink Tattoo Shop Takeover Tour Has Reignited”
- CarbotAnimations posted “Act 3 Nightmare (DiabLoL 2 Compilation #3)
- Blizzard Entertainment posted news titled: “Diablo II: Resurrected PTR 2.6 – New Rune Words – Has Ended”
- Maxroll posted an update to its “PTR 2.7.5 & Season 28 Overview”
- Pure Diablo posted “The Future of Diablo 4″ – Diablo Podcast/Vidcast Ep 17”
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
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In this episode, I talked about Proletariat withdrawing their union petition, and a New York Times article about unions and video games. I read to you a thread regarding GDC and COVID safety. I also talked about a Bloomberg article that feels sketchy to me. The person mentioned in the Bloomberg article tweeted what really happened.
Blizzard released patch notes and/or PTRs for Starcraft II, Diablo II: Resurrected, and Diablo III.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Polygon posted an article titled: “Workers at World of Warcraft studio Proletariat withdraw union petition”
- The New York Times posted an article titled: “Unions and Video Games”
- @drjclau tweeted a thread criticizing the COVID Requirements at GDC (Game Developers Conference)
- GDC posted its Health & Safety rules
- Bloomberg posted an article titled: “Blizzard Manager Departs In Protest of Employee Ranking System
- @BrianBirming posted a thread explaining what happened – and noting that Bloomberg never reached out to him or spoke to him
- @valentine_irl posted a short thread regarding Blizzard’s culture
- @AggrendWoW posted a short thread in which he critiques the “journalist” from Bloomberg
- Wowhead posted an article titled “Classic WoW Tech Lead Brian Birmingham Departs Blizzard Under Protest”
- Starcraft II got 5.0.11 Patch Notes
- Diablo II: Resurrected PTR 2.6 is live!
- Maxroll posted an update to their Amazon Leveling Guide
- Diablo III PTR 2.7.5 will go live on January 31st!
- PezRadar (Blizzard Community Lead) posted “Looking at 2023: Diablo Immortal”
- Polygon posted an article titled: “Diablo Immortal’s ‘misleading’ Blessing of the Worthy gem under legal scrutiny”
- @RodFergusson (SVP, GM of all things Diablo) tweeted that Diablo IV won an Inven Award
- The Diablo development team posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo IV | Official Release Date Trailer Breakdown”
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- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
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In this episode, I talked about Proletariat’s upcoming NLRB vote. I read to you a bunch of articles regarding a “breakup” between Blizzard and NetEase. Judge drops shareholder lawsuit against Activision board. EU is not thrilled about Microsoft’s attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard. However, the EGDF backs Microsoft. Google and Nividia have jumped in. Microsoft is firing at least 10,000 workers. Everything’s Great!
I also brought you news about a Diablo book, Diablo II: Resurrected PTR, Job openings for Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal, and an update to Diablo Immortal’s Q&A series
Things mentioned in this episode:
- MMORPG posted an article titled: “Proletariat Unionization Will Hold Anonymous Vote Via the NLRB, New Statement Released About Worker Talks”
- Reuters posted an article titled: “‘World of Warcraft’ battle heats up as NetEase rejects Blizzard offer”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard Says NetEase Declined an Offer to Extend Publishing Deal in China”
- GAMEPUR posted an article titled: “World of Warcraft, Overwatch 2 and more Activision Blizzard titles will go dark oversees after a declined deal”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “Blizzard China Update – Extension Denied, NetEase Dissolves Blizzard Team”
- Wowhead posted an article titled: “NetEase Response to Blizzard Entertainment – Local Orc Statue Torn Down”
- Courthouse News Service posted an article titled: “Activision beats shareholder lawsuit over workplace discrimination”
- Windows Central posted an article titled: “Microsoft to likely receive EU antitrust warning over Activision Blizzard purchase”
- IGN posted an article titled: “European Union Reportedly Preparing to Challenge Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal”
- Windows Central posted an article titled: “Another major trade organization is backing Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal”
- IGN posted an article titled: “Nvidia, Google, Reportedly Voice Concerns Over Xbox’s Activision Acquisition”
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft set to lay off thousands of employees”
- Amazon has a posting for “Diablo – Legends of the Barbarian: Bul-Kathos”
- @PezRadar (Adam Fletcher) tweeted about a Diablo II: Resurrected PTR
- @RodFergusson tweeted about open roles in Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal
- Diablo Immortal Developer Q&A Series added an update in which they answered questions
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- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
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In this episode, I talked about a “paid holiday” (in Hell). I provided information on a California law that requires tech companies to post pay ranges in job postings. I also mentioned news from CWA, Proletariat, and CODE_CWA regarding unionization. Microsoft removed part of its argument against the FTC. Diablo II: Resurrected has a ladder reset coming up. Diablo Immortal has a lot going on including an easier way to join the Shadow faction and a new event called Tong-Shi’s Renewal Lunar Year Event.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- @Diablo tweeted: “Friday the 13th is a paid holiday in Hell”
- CalMatters posted information explaining why tech companies suddenly started posting pay ranges for specific jobs
- CWA (Communications Workers of America) posted about Proletariat/Activision
- @CODE_CWA posted a thread regarding Proletariat and Activision’s attempt to avoid unionization.
- Polygon posted an article titled: “World of Warcraft support studio to form third union under Activision Blizzard”
- GamesIndustry.biz posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard refuses to acknowledge Proletariat union”
- ArsTechnica posted an article titled: “Microsoft admits it should not have argued the FTC is unconstitutional”
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft is running an ad in The Washington Post to say that it’s cool with unions”
- Diablo II: Resurrected will have Season 3 ladder reset start in February
- Diablo Immortal new event: Tong-Shi’s Renewal Lunar New Year Event starts January 16
- @Diablo highlighted artwork created by Concept Artist for Diablo IV Victor Lee
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- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
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In this episode, I talked about newly formed unions. Reviewed the wage range at Bungie, Riot Games, and Activision-Blizzard. Sony has reportedly been blocking games from Microsoft. UK’s regulator says the majority of the public is in favor of the Microsoft-Activision acquisition. Chile approves the Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition. PlayStation introduced its accessibility controller. Darkening of Tristram is live! Lots of events are happening now in Diablo Immortal.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- ABetterABK tweeted about the QA team enjoying a paid holiday break
- Proletariat Workers Alliance asked management to voluntarily recognize their union
- CNET posted an article titled: “More Activision Blizzard Workers File to Unionize”
- Bloomberg (via Yahoo! Finance) posted an article titled: “Third Activision Blizzard Video-Game Studio Seeks to Unionize”
- CODE_CWA tweeted ZeniMax Workers won their election at Microsoft
- CNN posted an article titled: “Microsoft gets its first US union”
- Bungie posted its range of pay for a Test/QA position
- Riot Games posted its range of pay for a QA position
- Blizzard posted its range of pay for a Test Lead, Diablo IV position
- Engadget posted an article titled: “Microsoft and FTC pre-trial hearing set for January 3”
- Windows Central posted an article titled: “Microsoft confirms that Sony has blocked these 4 games from hitting Xbox forever”
- Reuters posted an article titled: “First pre-trial hearing in Microsoft-Activision case set for Jan. 3”
- IGN India posted an article titled: “Microsoft-Activision Acquisition: CMA Says Public in Favour of the Deal as EU Regulators Ask Game Companies About It”
- Evening Standard posted an article titled: “Blow for Microsoft as UK competition watchdog delays merger with Call of Duty maker Activision”
- Games Radar posted an article titled: “UK government delays verdict on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard by eight weeks”
- TechStory posted an article titled: “Chile Approves Microsoft Activision-Blizzard Acquisition”
- PlayStation posted information about Project Leonardo – customizable accessibility controller kit
- The Darkening of Tristram returned on January 3 in Diablo III!
- Diablo Immortal posted about events including: Rising Damnation and Hungering Moon
- Naxiwuno posted an amazing piece of art featuring Inarius and Lilith (on Twitter)
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
You can now, once again, send email to the Shattered Soulstone podcast! Send your comment, question, or game-play story to show@shatteredsoulstone.com.
The Shattered Soulstone is on Discord! Come join us and talk to everyone in game and out, in voice and text channels! To join the server just go to https://discord.gg/kc77JXz.
In this episode, I pointed you to where you can find some of my most recent Diablo III and Diablo Immortal YouTube videos. The National Labor Relations Board Union is getting some funding. Congress asks gaming companies how they combat extremism. COO Daniel Alegre will leave Activision. Activision and Blizzard each posted end of year updates. And the Diablo Twitter accounts posted some wonderful, creepy, artwork.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- @TheNLRBU posted a thread about (potentially) getting funding from U.S. government
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Congress Wants To Know What The Biggest Game Companies Are Doing To ‘Combat Extremism'”
- Activision Blizzard posted information about President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Alegre
- Game Developer posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard president joining Bored Ape company to build metaverse”
- MarketWatch posted a release titled: “Activision Blizzard’s Departing COO to Lead Startup Behind Bored Ape NFTs”
- Reuters posted an article titled: “‘Bored Ape’ NFT startup names Activision operating chief as CEO”
- Blizzard posted “End-Of-Year Blizzard Update” (which included a brief BlizzCon mention)
- Activision Blizzard posted “2022 in Review: We Went Big and You Went With Us”
- @Diablo tweeted “Roasting chestnuts? We’re roasting mortals today. Drop a selfie and we’ll roast you.”
- @DiabloImmortal tweeted a piece of art that was described as “Santa Baal”
- @Diablo tweeted “Even in the Burning Hells, we decorate for the holidays.” The art is a unique take on a Christmas tree.
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book Of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
You can now, once again, send email to the Shattered Soulstone podcast! Send your comment, question, or game-play story to show@shatteredsoulstone.com.
The Shattered Soulstone is on Discord! Come join us and talk to everyone in game and out, in voice and text channels! To join the server just go to https://discord.gg/kc77JXz.
In this episode, I talked about some questionable charities that Twitch selected. Microsoft is targeting Sony regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition. A Better ABK has concerns about COVID and forcing people back into the office. Most of this episode was about the various Christmas-related stuff in Diablo 2: Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo III. Also talked about the confusingly named Diablo IV Collectors Edition.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- Game Developer posted an article titled: “Twitch takes alleged hate group off approved charities list”
- John Hight (SVP and General Manager, Warcraft) tweeted about Chris Metzen’s return
- ABetterABK tweeted a thread about concerns over the lifting of vaccine requirements and making immunocompromised workers go back to the office
- Brad Smith (Vice Chair and President of Microsoft) tweeted about the Activision Blizzard acquisition and expanding opportunities for gamers
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Phil Spencer Says Sony Wants To Grow At Xbox’s Expense”
- Forbes posted an article titled: “Phil Spencer, Gloves Off: The Way Sony Grows ‘Is By Making Xbox Smaller'”
- LifeAtBlizzard tweeted job openings on the Diablo Immortal team.
- Blizzard posted “Sanctuary Freezes Over During The Hellish Holiday Event” (Diablo III)
- Blizzard posted “22 Nights Of Terror Holiday Event” (Diablo II: Resurrected)
- Diablo tweeted about the Diablo IV Developer Livestream
- Rod Fergusson (SVP, GM of Diablo) tweeted about the Diablo Immortal 800% boosts
- Diablo Immortal tweeted about the Developer Deep Dive video
- Diablo Immortal posted “Crash Into Hell’s Minions In Terror’s Tide”
- Blizzard Gear Store has the Diablo IV Limited Collector’s Box
- Josh Strife Hayes tweeted “The Diablo 4 limited edition collectors edition does not include Diablo 4”
- Diablo tweeted a chance to win a Collector’s Edition Box (with a link to the rules)
- Bellular News posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo 4 Team Is Falling Apart. Staff Leak It’s CONSTANT Development Hell”
- r/thunderclaww posted “Thoughts on yesterday’s Diablo announcements” on Reddit
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
You can now, once again, send email to the Shattered Soulstone podcast! Send your comment, question, or game-play story to show@shatteredsoulstone.com.
The Shattered Soulstone is on Discord! Come join us and talk to everyone in game and out, in voice and text channels! To join the server just go to https://discord.gg/kc77JXz.
In this episode, I talked about Microsoft allowing Nintendo access to Call of Duty. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) doesn’t want Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard. Diablo IV workers are very likely to face “crunch” to get the game released. Several gaming news sources wrote about how happy they are with Diablo IV. Diablo has been harassing brands on Twitter. And, in case you didn’t know, #LilithIsComing.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- @LifeatBlizzard highlighted Diablo IV Game Producer Ash Sweetring
- The Washington Post posted an article titled: “Microsoft says it will bring Call of Duty to Nintendo”
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft reaches 10-year deal with Nintendo for Call of Duty”
- Windows Central posted an article titled: “Microsoft President: The FTC suing us over Activision would be a “huge mistake”
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission posted a press release titled: “FTC Seeks to Block Microsoft Corp’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc.”
- The Washington Post posted an article titled: “Twin complaints signal new FTC strategy to rein in tech industry”
- The Washington Post posted an article titled: “‘Diablo IV’ developers work long hours, bracing for impending release”
- Kotaku posted an article titled: “Feds Sue To Prevent Microsoft’s Activision Deal From Going Through [Update]”
- The Hill posted an opinion piece (written by President of CWA – Communications Workers of America) titled: “For once, the FTC is considering a merger that helps the workers”
- PC Gamer posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 is the Diablo I’ve been waiting for”
- @Diablo tweeted “@Blizzard_Ent Your campus statues shall be replaced with alters to her #Lilith Is Coming”
- Engadget posted an article titled: “‘Diablo IV’ hands-on: This feels worryingly good”
- r/Diablo posted a list of where to find previews of Diablo IV
- @Diablo tweeted “Her presence grows near. [red rose emoji] Like this post to be notified of how you can contribute to Her summoning. #LilithIsComing”
- Westmarch Workshop posted a new episode titled: “Westmarch Workshop: Diablo IV Early Look”
- Pure Diablo posted Vidcast / Podcast Episode 12 – and included Neinball, HCXanth, and Nerdwards.
- BusinessWire posted a press release titled: “See You in Hell on June 6, 2023! Pre-Purchase for Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo IV Available Now”
- Wowhead posted “Diablo IV First Impressions – Gameplay, Combat, Classes, And More”
- Maxroll posted “Diablo 4 – New Maxroll Website Branch”
- GameSpot Trailers posted a YouTube Video titled: “Diablo IV Official Cinematic Trailer | The Game Awards 2022”
- Blizzard posted an article: “Meet Your Maker On June 6 – Pre-Purchase Diablo IV!”
- Blizzard posted a website showing what Diablo IV can be played on and comparing the three editions of the game.
- Battle.net posted information about the prices of the Diablo IV Ultimate Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Standard Edition
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
You can now, once again, send email to the Shattered Soulstone podcast! Send your comment, question, or game-play story to show@shatteredsoulstone.com.
The Shattered Soulstone is on Discord! Come join us and talk to everyone in game and out, in voice and text channels! To join the server just go to https://discord.gg/kc77JXz.
In this episode, I talked about Blizzard Albany officially forming their union! I also talked about Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition, news about Diablo Immortal, and fun tweets about Diablo IV.
Things mentioned in this episode:
- @Megan_Nicolett (Senior writer at Wired) tweeted about The NLRB denying Activision Blizzard’s efforts to expand the Albany vote.
- @WeAreGWAAlbany tweeted: “WE WON!”
- @ABetterABK tweeted that they are proud of @WeAreGWAAlbany
- @greenhousenyt (former New York Times labor reporter) tweeted that Albany quality assurance workers voted 14-0 to unionize
- @noamscheiber (Labor reporter for New York Times) tweeted that the union wins 14-0 in an election at Blizzard Albany
- The Washington Post posted an article titled: “Workers at Diablo, Warcraft developer Blizzard Albany win union”
- The Hollywood Reporter posted an article titled: “Second Group of Activision Blizzard Workers Unionize in NLRB Election”
- The Verge posted an article titled: “Another Blizzard QA department wins union vote”
- Business Insider posted a short article highlighting Jessica Gonzalez (Organizer at CODE-CWA)
- GameRant posted an article titled: “Swedish Company Sues Microsoft and Activision Blizzard for Collusion”
- The Economist posted an article titled: “Trustbusters should let Microsoft buy Activision Blizzard”
- Diablo Immortal has a lot of events happening in December
- Diablo Immortal Developer Q&A Series answered some questions
- @Diablo tweeted: “The end is near. Use #LilithIsComing to tell the world what you’ll do before you’re dragged to Hell.”
- @Diablo tweeted: “Heed our warning. #LilithIsComing”
- Diablo IV will be playable on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5 and PS4
Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:
- Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
- Book of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
- Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
- Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
- Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
- Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
- Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
- Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
You can now, once again, send email to the Shattered Soulstone podcast! Send your comment, question, or game-play story to show@shatteredsoulstone.com.
The Shattered Soulstone is on Discord! Come join us and talk to everyone in game and out, in voice and text channels! To join the server just go to https://discord.gg/kc77JXz.
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This episode may be hard to listen to for people who have been through certain kinds of abuse. Everything I talked aboutRead More
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Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio BlizzCon 2020 has officially been canceled. A blog post by Saralyn Smith, the Executive Producer ofRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode of the Shattered Soulstone, Shazam gives you the latest news on Diablo IIRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Signs are pointing towards Season 20 getting an extension based on the timeline, or lack thereRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio A full month has passed since Shazam has been to work. The lock down has beenRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam spent most of his week with his parents and helping his mother out after anRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Blizzard made a post stating that they have not yet canceled Blizzcon 2020. They are planningRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam has been having trouble figuring out what he wants to do this season. He hasRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam wasn’t in Discord much this week nor on Diablo because Animal Crossing has been takingRead More
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Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Dreadscythe joins Shazam for this episode of the Shattered Soulstone! He has been a little burntRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio The season started well for Shazam but it was unexpectedly cut short. He starts things offRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam goes solo this episode and tells us his plan for season 20! While in waitRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam starts things off by letting everyone know what has going on last week and whyRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio King Tut jumps in and starts things off with sharing his week in World of WarcraftRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio King Tut joins the fray once again! He starts the show off with what he hasRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam brings in King Tut to join him in this episode of the Shattered Soulstone! ThisRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment on the ShatteredRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam starts the show with what he has done in game this week. He rolled aRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio “Sometimes you have to walk alone to get where you are going!!!” – Deadgreed Shazam spreadsRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio It has been one hell of a week for our hosts and not necessarily just inRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam is looking for new and exciting games to play along with his current ones. HeRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio It is time for the New Year! This episode was recorded in 2019 but is beingRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio It is time for Christmas and our hosts are deciding, deliberating, and looking back on whatRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam decides to get on the leaderboard with his Demon Hunter then makes it happen. ThenRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam spent a lot of time farming rift keys then he started smashing greater rifts toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam did a lot of farming, paragon leveling, augmenting, and he even rolled a new toon.Read More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment on the ShatteredRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam starts the new season out strong and gets his toon to level 70. He alsoRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio A special guest is joining us for this brand new episode! Wolfcryer, the first person toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam still hasn’t been in the mood to play Diablo so he has spent more timeRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Big news in this episode! Diablo 4 has officially been announced! Trailers, gameplay, and a demoRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam has been sick this week but he has still put some time into World ofRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment on the ShatteredRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio We have a ton of emails to read for the entries into the giveaway! We areRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam continues on World of Warcraft and makes some good progress! He made a couple newRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam has jumped in on that WoW Classic all week and has been having a goodRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam is back! He spent his week farming for paragon a bit but he has decidedRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Come share in this special Birthday episode! King Tut makes another guest appearance to the showRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio King Tut makes a guest appearance on this episode of the Shattered Soulstone! This season hasRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam rolled another new character, a crusader! His paragon grind is still moving forward but slowingRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam hit his goal of 1100 paragon by the end of his week! He has theRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment on the ShatteredRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam has had a slow week outside of game but things quickly sped up when heRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam made his final push in the last moments of season 17. He was able toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam has been pushing greater rifts as high as he can before the season ends. ItRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam had some computer issues this week so he doesn’t have too much in the wayRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio The PTR for season 18 has officially started! Shazam starts the show off talking about hisRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment on the ShatteredRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio The hosts bring in a special guest to the show! Catch his YouTube channel and hearRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam is making updates to the website! Send in your battle tag, paragon level, and highestRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam is getting burned out on Diablo and is looking for something else to do forRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam works on his Hardcore crusader. He tries to clear some season journey on hardcore withRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam sets things off with what he has been up to this week in game. HeRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment on the ShatteredRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shazam finished his bounty farming and got a decent pair of illusory boots. After getting throughRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Deadgreed shares his secret about drinking from the carton. Soon following Shazam has some depressing newsRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode the primals are raining for sure! Deadgreed hit the yahtzee by finding severalRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Deadgreed and Shazam bring in a special guest! Lanntonio makes an appearance on the show! ShazamRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode, Deadgreed and Shazam talk how they got started in their season. Shazam hadRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode, Deadgreed and Shazam talk about groceries, Twitch two-factor authentication, and their weeks inRead More
In this episode, the hosts briefly mention various “drinking holidays”, and then talk about their weeks in gaming. Deadgreed explains the TuringRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment on the ShatteredRead More
In this episode, Deadgreed and Shazam talk about the end of Season 16, the PTR for Season 17, and Season 17 builds.Read More
In this episode, Deadgreed and Shazam talk about the Season 17 PTR update, a newly added Diablo book on Audible, their weeksRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Farming paragon, farming ancients, and farming for new builds. Join the hosts this season to finishRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio The PTR is up and running strong with new updates. Curious about the Ancient Vault? WonderingRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Do you have a shine for RN-Jesus yet? If not, you might want to set oneRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment on the ShatteredRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Be ready for this very special and very lengthy episode of the Shattered Soulstone. We haveRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Vespertilio and Shazam take this episode on a ride through their weeks in gaming then strikeRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Deadgreed, Vespertilio, and Shazam are looking for new builds to serve many purposes! Will you donRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio This is a very special episode of the Shattered Soulstone. It is the shows 200th episode!!Read More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment on the ShatteredRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Continuing the quest in season 16 we have Deadgreed, Vespertilio, and Shazam back at it. ComeRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Taking the stage in this weeks episode of the Shattered Soulstone is Deadgreed, Vespertilio, and Shazam!Read More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode Deadgreed brings in Shazam to talk about what they have been up toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Vespertilio and Deadgreed take the show by storm talking about what they have been up toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Shattered Soulstone episode 195 is here and better then ever! Deadgreed, Jen, and Shazam take youRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment on the ShatteredRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this new episode of the Shattered Soulstone, Deadgreed and Vespertilio bring in a good friendRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Season 15 has now come to an end! Two weeks until the new season, what willRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode Greed is not alone! He brings in a special guest, Lamneth! This episodeRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Deadgreed and Vespertilio take this new episode by storm and quickly talk about… well.. not DiabloRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Deadgreed goes solo and shares his week in gaming. Diablo season 15 ends soon! Rush toRead More
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Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode, Vespertilio is back for a solo show. He talks about what he hasRead More
In this episode, Deadgreed and Manlow share what they’ve been up to in Diablo III. They also are very excited about theRead More
In this episode, Deadgreed and Jen return to talk about Diablo, Classic WoW, and an incredibly detailed cowboy/outlaw game (that is notRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment onRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio This time on the Shattered Soulstone, a large group of hosts get together to bring youRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Deadgreed and Manlow get together for this new episode of the Shattered Soulstone Diablo Community Podcast.Read More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Deadgreed and Vespertilio take this episode by storm by giving you all of the latest newsRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode of the Shattered Soulstone, Greedigger and Manlow party up and get things done,Read More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Jen joins us for another episode of the Shattered Soulstone. Jen starts us off with DeadgreedRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment onRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Entering the ring this episode is Deadgreed, Manlow, and Vespertilio. Together they tells us about theirRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Jen is back as a guest for this brand new episode of the Shattered Soulstone! GreedRead More
Show notes originally posted by Medros In this episode Manlow joins us again and tells us what he has been up toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Manlow is back with us for this new episode of the Shattered Soulstone! Find out whatRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment onRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Deadgreed is on his own in this episode of the Shattered Soulstone. Not a very excitingRead More
In this episode, Deadgreed and Manlow start the hype train and discuss the news about multiple Diablo projects. They also review whatRead More
In this episode, that Deadgreed didn’t name, he and Manlow talk a little bit about what they’ve been up to outside ofRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode Vespertilio joins Deadgreed and Manlow for some fun Diablo talk and more! GreedRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment onRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Rowna joins us for this episode of the Shattered Soulstone! We are now a few weeksRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment onRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Greed and Manlow take the podcasting seats and bring you another great episode of the ShatteredRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Season 14 is here!! Find out how the new season has started for your hosts DeadgreedRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Deadgreed and Manlow clear their mailboxes and prepare for the new season coming this Friday! AreRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment onRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode of your Diablo community podcast, Jen joins us again! Greed, Jen, and ManlowRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode Greed welcomes back Manlow and Vespertilio from his long absence. They all takeRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Manlow is back with Greed for this brand new episode! They both catch everyone up onRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Greed brings us together again with one of the original hosts of the show! Jen isRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment onRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Greed is joined this episode by Manlow and a newcomer Ritzey! With a new guest onRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Over the last week RNJesus has been very good to Greed. Come find out what heRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Greed and Manlow party up to bring you another great episode of the Shattered Soulstone! TheyRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode we have a very special guest and it is very likely that youRead More
Welcome to Jen’s Lore Corner, a podcast about the lore of the Diablo video game series. This podcast started as a segment onRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Greed goes solo this week and brings us what the latest news is in the community.Read More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Manlow and Greed go at it again in this exciting episode of the Shattered Soulstone Podcast!Read More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Manlow, Greed, and special guest Rowna jump in the portal together and give you episode 158Read More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Manlow and Greed go at it alone and bring you what they have been up toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Manlow joins Greed and Vesper in this episode and brings a lot to the table. HeRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Season 13 is now under way! Find out what Greed and Vesper have been doing inRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Season 12 has ended! Find out what our two hosts have been up to in theRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio With season 12 ending soon, our hosts start finishing up their season! Find out what allRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Necro Travel Channel (NTC) makes its debut! Come and listen and find out what is newRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Vesper goes on a rampage with all that he did in this last week in game.Read More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio A new tag has been discovered in this episode! #greedsad Want to know why? Find outRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio As the title says, Deadgreed is running solo this time. In this episode, Greed goes overRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode, Greed and Vesper talk about what they have been up to in game.Read More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio This is a very special episode! A surprise is brewing, will you be around to findRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Season 12 season 12 season 12!! It is still underway and going strong! In this episodeRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio Not a lot going on in this episode. At least nothing except.. SEASON 12 AND ALLRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode Blizzcon Blizzcon Blizzcon!! So much Blizzcon!! Or.. Well.. As much as us DiabloRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode Deadgreed hosts by himself! Want to see how well he did? Come listenRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode Deadgreed brings up an age old problem with gaming and how it hasRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio This episode Greed and Vesper give thanks for Lanntonio’s return on the previous episode and respondRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio This episode is a very special episode. We have a special guest on the show toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio A new guest joins us for this episode! Rowna, Greed, and Vesper give you the latestRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode, Greed and Vesper get into the details of getting through Guardian of theRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode, we talk about patch 2.6.1 and share all of the massive buffs andRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode, the infamous Deadgreed finally makes an appearance after being mentioned numerous times inRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode, we delve into the world of looting and what we think makes someRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode, Vespertilio takes on the show solo and talks about what his plans areRead More
Show notes originally posted by Vespertilio In this episode, Vespertilio brings a special guest to the show to talk about unique andRead More
Show notes originally posted by Medros In this episode, Jen and Vesper share what they’ve been up to in-game. Even after 9Read More
In this episode, Vesper is all by himself – doing his first solo Shattered Soulstone episode. He mentions what he’s been upRead More
In this episode, Jen and Vesper share what they’ve been up to in-game. Maximus, everyone’s favorite weapon that spawns a demon onRead More
Jen and Vesper excitedly discuss the Necromancer class that was revealed at BlizzCon 2016. Can’t wait to play one, and check outRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Blizzcon is rapidly approaching with a surprise or two awaiting Diablo fans. There’s also a surpriseRead More
I’m all by myself again for this episode. This time, I do a wrap up of my experiences in Season 7 andRead More
Breja, Jen, and Vesper were all available for this episode – so we almost had a full four-person party. Each of usRead More
In this episode, Lanntonio is joined by Vespertillo (also known as Dylan). Breja is busy this week, and Jen is struggling toRead More
In this episode, Lanntonio is all by himself and recording in the wee hours of the morning. Breja is on vacation, andRead More
In this episode, Jen brings in a special guest who is a big part of the Shattered Soulstone podcast. Shawn is theRead More
This episode has all three hosts: Breja, Jen and Lanntonio (who recently got access to the internet again). We review what we’veRead More
In this episode, Breja and Jen catch you up on what their Witch Doctors have been doing, take a look back intoRead More
In this episode, Breja and Jen talk about Blizzcon, review what they’ve been up to in Season Six, mention a bunch ofRead More
This episode started out as a two person game with Breja and Jen. They were later joined by Lanntonio, almost at theRead More
In this episode, Lanntonio brought in some wonderful guests: Jesse and Dylan. Together, they had a lot to say – so thisRead More
In this episode, Breja starts out in a solo game. Lanntonnio joined in later, bringing with him the Strength In Numbers buff.Read More
In this episode, Breja and Jen share some stories about getting in-game with listeners of the show. They also talk about theRead More
In this episode, Breja, Jen, and Lanntonio are joined by special guest Medros from Dawnforge Productions. You might know Medros as theRead More
In this episode, Jen and Lanntonio are joined by a special guest – Rho from Realm Maintenance. Some of you may recognizeRead More
Last episode, we almost had a full group. This episode, we are back to a solo run once again. So, this time,Read More
In this episode, we have almost a full group! Breja and Jen are joined by Lanntonio (who had a whole lot toRead More
In this episode, Breja and Jen compare Season 5 to previous Seasons. They note that many in the Diablo III community areRead More
The only Soulstoner who was available to do this episode was me – Jen. I’m fairly certain that everyone else has alreadyRead More
After an unanticipated holiday hiatus, we are back with episode 107, the first episode of 2016. Breja has been super busy withRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 106th episode Nevik and Breja are back to talk all the Diablos with you. ItRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 105th episode the Patch 2.4 PTR is here and the hype train is goingRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 104th episode we are back and have a ton of Blizzcon tidbits to discuss. LanntonioRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 103rd episode we are back at almost full strength (in more ways than one) withRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 102nd episode we are back for a well-timed recording as Nevik’s Niners got absolutelyRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 101th episode we are back for another grand ol’ time with lots of frivolityRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik It’s our 100th episode!! In time for our 4 year anniversary of the show! With the entireRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 99th episode, Breja and Nevik are back to share stories in and out ofRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 98th episode, we are rejoined by our 4th Musketeer part-way through the show. WeRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 97th episode, we are back down to our odd-couple of Nevik and Breja. WeRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 96th episode, Nevik is rejoined by both of his co-joeys while our 4th MusketeerRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 95th episode, Nevik does the heavy-lifting all by his lonesome as Breja, Jen, andRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 94th episode, we are down Jen and Lanntonio but fret not as the odd coupleRead More
In our 93rd episode, we are back in stride and at full strength with Nevik returning to the show! After patching ourselvesRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik We’re back, with three out of four soulstoners! Breja has been making preparations for Season 4,Read More
In this episode, Breja and Jen were so excited to talk about Patch 2.3 and the upcoming Season change that they gotRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 90th episode, we keep to the dynamic duo formula although this time around weRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 89th episode, our odd couple of Nevik and Breja return after a brief week offRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 88th episode, our odd couple of Nevik and Breja are back following the announcement ofRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 87th episode, we are slightly later than usual thanks to E3 (we’re gaming geeksRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 86th episode, we welcome back Jen and Lanntonio and even bring on the manRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 85th episode, Nevik holds down the fort with both Jen and Lanntonio out-of-commission andRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 84th episode, we are back to our more regular routine – unfortunately without JenRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 83rd episode, we brought on Neinball from the Westmarch Workshop as we were once againRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 82nd episode, we pull a little switch-a-roo with our beloved Jen feeling well enoughRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 81st episode, we brought in a Leviathan as a guest host to substitute forRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 80th episode, we are still down a Jen – THANKS ALLERGENS – yet we persevere withRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 79th episode, we are unfortunately, once again, down a Jen. THANKS ALLERGENS. Yet we areRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 78th episode, we are unfortunately down a Jen once more. THANKS ALLERGENS. After an extremelyRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 77th episode, we are back up to full strength … in numbers. After discussingRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 76th episode, we may be down two hosts but Nevik and Lanntonio hold the fortRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our 75th episode, our intrepid host finally returns from his podcasting hiatus! After much rejoicing we getRead More
In this episode, Breja and Jen are back after chasing the double Treasure Goblins all around Sanctuary. Those little guys are fast!Read More
In this episode, you will hear from both Breja and Jen. The goal of all the hosts is to start putting showsRead More
Hey, look! It’s another episode of Shattered Soulstone! Several attempts were made to record the show during the week of Christmas, butRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, our intrepid host returns! After much rejoicing we get down to business by discussingRead More
OMG! We haz a show! In this episode, Lanntonio hosts the show for the first time, Breja and Jen share stories fromRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we catch up with the going-ons from the past month. We then get downRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are again FOUR STRONG! After sipping on some of the rainbow-colored friendshipRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we celebrate getting almost everyone back into the “recording studio”! After catching up from ourRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, Nevik is all by his lonesome to fill in the listeners about theRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we our once again at full strength even if our 4th Musketeer wasRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are once again without our 4th musketeer, Lanntonio. Nevertheless we get back toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we lament the fact that a month has passed since our last show.Read More
Originally posted by Nevik Has your soul been reaped? Are you enjoying the expansion? Well Patch 2.0.4 brought a number of balanceRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In our first post-launch episode, we are all excited about having our souls reaped. After muchRead More
In this momentous episode, not only are we whole once more, but we are joined by Medros and Rho for the eve ofRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are still not at full strength as our 4th Musketeer could notRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Patch 2.0.1 dropped sooner than many of us expected and with it came a lot ofRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this long awaited episode, we are again without our sexy-voiced Breja on account of fun-family-hijinks.Read More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are once again not at full strength as Breja needed to tendRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are sadly once again without our 4th Musketeer, Lanntonio, but we persevereRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are rejoined by Breja and Jen but sadly Lanntonio was unable toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are down two co-hosts as both Jen and Breja were indisposed. NotRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we reminisce about the amazing time we all had at Blizzcon 2013 andRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik BLIZZCON IS HERE! Errr, well it was, IT CAME! And WE WERE THERE! And we gotRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are joined by a very special guest, Archon the Wizard! After catchingRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this LONG OVERDUE episode, we work out our scheduling difficulties and get together to recordRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are once again whole and no longer lost with our 4th Musketeer,Read More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are once again without our 4th Musketeer, Lanntonio, on account of aRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Did you hear? There’s a new expansion coming for Diablo III! Let us all rejoice! …Read More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we have found our souls reaped following the announcement of the first expansion, DiabloRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are back up to full strength with our 4th Musketeer rejoining usRead More
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Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, things are flipped upside down as summer has played havoc with everyone’s schedules.Read More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Our hardcore crew is back in action for our eighth installment. After the previous lengthy side-a-sodes,Read More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, Breja rejoins the crew after things finally return to normal in his household.Read More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Despite being worse-for-wear our intrepid 4th musketeer, Lanntonio, proved himself a trooper and hosted our 7thRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we’re down a Breja after a medical scare over the weekend, but afterRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Once again we’re back to reinvigorate our series of interviews after some length from our lastRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we celebrate our very own Jen’s IRL Level Up Day and then weRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik It’s back to basics with this episode of Dead and Waiting. After some arm-twisting Lanntonio andRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik WELCOME TO SMASHEZ STANZENFYR TALK… ERR oops, couldn’t help it. In this episode, we celebrate DiabloRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik It’s taken some time to get this episode out, so you’ll have to excuse the “timeRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we open the show a little … differently on account of what mightRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Listen on as we discuss the major nuances of Patch 1.0.8, our excitement for as wellRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Seems like the week leading up to the night of Dead and Waiting #4 proved toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, our beloved little family is whole once more with our fourth musketeer rejoiningRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik The proverbial hardcore ball continues to roll with our third installment of our Dead and WaitingRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are without our dear fourth musketeer and missed him dearly. Fortunately theRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Guess what folks, our recent ventures into the hardcore realm of play have not been inRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, our dear family is whole once again as the Breja returns to regale usRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik An idea has been brewing inside of Lanntonio’s head which after weeks and weeks of sweatRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we are sans the Breja as he was out celebrating a friend’s 40thRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik It’s been awhile since we last had an interview on the show so we decided toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, the full crew reunites after a week delay to sort out scheduling difficultiesRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, the whole crew is once again reunited to converse about the game theyRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Sometimes it is amazingly funny how Murphy’s law works. You’ll be recording a show and mentionRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, our beloved 4th Musketeer triumphantly returns to rejoin the crew. After much rejoicingRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, once again our 4th Musketeer could not join us on account of workingRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, our 4th Musketeer sadly could not join us on account of a medicalRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we’re down our 4th Musketeer due to illness (no, really … he wasn’t kickedRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we share what we’re all thankful for having wonderful listeners as well asRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, the whole crew is back in the clubhouse to discuss what we’ve beenRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we’re back in Sanctuary slaying ALL the demons after patch 1.0.5 launched lastRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, we’re down our 4th musketeer due to work obligations that Lanntonio couldn’t getRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, the full cast is back to mourn the departure of our friends leavingRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, our 4th musketeer, Lanntonio the over-achiever, rejoins the cast while suffering with a terribleRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, Breja rejoins the cast after surviving a HOT, fun-filled vacation in the magicalRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, Nevik and Jen are joined by Lanntonio to fill in for Breja whileRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Did you know that we held our fifth gaming night on Friday August 3rd? No? ItRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this GLORIOUS! twentieth episode Nevik, Breja and Jen are joined once more by our fourth musketeer,Read More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, Nevik, Breja, and Jen return to share what they have been up toRead More
As promised here is the second part of our 4th gaming night. It runs approximately 1 hour, 18 minutes and contains theRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, Nevik, Breja, and Jen tackle a mountain of email from our awesome listeners.Read More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik It’s been well over a month since Diablo III went live world-wide and our good friend,Read More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik In this episode, Nevik, Breja, and Jen are joined by Lanntonio, (our 4th Musketeer). Yes, thisRead More
Nevik, Breja, and Jen are all very excited about finally being able to play Diablo III! It was good to know thatRead More
Jen, one of the “co-joeys” of the Shattered Soulstone podcast, and Shawn, the amazingly talented editor of the Shattered Soulstone podcast, decidedRead More
Nevik, Breja, and Jen somehow managed to make episode 15 appear right around May 15, the day that Diablo III is released.Read More
In this episode, Nevik and Breja are joined by Lanntonio, (the “font of knowledge”). Thank you, Lanntonio, for stepping in even thoughRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik I know, I know. It’s been awhile since our last gaming night. Things happen, hosts getRead More
In this episode, Nevik is healing, Breja brings us news of Inferno, and Jen is making customized banners. It will all makeRead More
In this episode, Nevik, Breja, and Jen are overly excited about some recent news. What could that news be? The DIABLO IIIRead More
Nevik, Breja, and Jen bring you a very Epic Episode Eleven! This episode includes an interview with Richard A. Knaak, author ofRead More
The Shattered Soulstone podcast has now reached ten episodes! This is something of a milestone in podcasting. There are plenty of well-intentionedRead More
Nevik, Breja, and Jen recorded this episode rather late on Saturday evening. We were all kind of tired, but somehow managed toRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Missed our second gaming night? Do not fret! As with our very first gaming night NevikRead More
Wow, did we have a lot of stuff to talk about in this episode! Nevik, Breja, and Jen discuss the controversial changesRead More
Show notes originally posted by Nevik Did you miss out on our first Diablo II gaming night? Well fortunately for everyone NevikRead More
Nevik, Breja, and Jen got together to record episode number lucky seven on Friday the thirteenth of January. In this case, ourRead More
Nevik, Breja, and Jen have gotten together on another Friday evening to record this episode. There seems to be something about recordingRead More
Nevik, Breja, and Jen have gotten together at a more reasonable hour this time. We all sound much more awake on thisRead More
Nevik, Breja, and Jen have returned, at crazy-early in the morning, to bring you more conversation about the Diablo games. We areRead More
Nevik, Breja, and Jen are back to discuss more about the Diablo games, the lore behind them, some interesting post-Blizzcon news, andRead More
Show notes originally posted by Medros Nevik, Breja and Jen return to discuss the news and information discovered at Blizzcon, including discussionsRead More
Show notes originally posted by Medros Nevik, Breja and Jen welcome you to the Shattered Soulstone podcast, the newest Dawnforge podcast coveringRead More