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Despite Highguard releasing less than three weeks ago, it appears that the game's developer, Wildlight Entertainment, has already been hit with large-scale layoffs. The news comes not long after studio head Chad Grenier made news by saying "it doesn't matter" whether the game gets "a thousand people or a hundred million people."

In a post shared via LinkedIn, former Highguard level designer Alex Graner announced he was looking for work after being laid off by Wildlight. According to Graner, "most of the team" was let go.

"This one really stings as there was a lot of unreleased content I was really looking forward to that I and others designed for Highguard," Garner wrote.

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Diablo 2 fans are finally receiving new content for Diablo franchise's 30th anniversary, as Blizzard has revealed a new DLC for Diablo 2: Resurrected that will add a new class alongside some of the community's most-requested features, albeit for a price.

Starting today, players will be able to purchase the Reign of the Warlock DLC for $25. While the new Warlock class, which uses summoned demons both to fight and to sacrifice in order to gain buffs, is the most notable inclusion, the community is likely to be just as excited about some of the other additions coming as part of the Reign of the Warlock: a loot filter and enhanced stash tabs.

Both have been among the top features requested by the community for decades. Players have long resorted to using third-party mods or external tools for loot filters, but that will no longer be required going forward. Blizzard notes that players will not only be able to set up their own loot filters, but they will also be able to share or select custom loot filters made by others in the community.

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Diablo 4's endgame is getting another radical overhaul, this time in the form of its new War Plans progression system that will add skill trees for each endgame activity, letting players customize and power-up each one.

War Plans are coming as part of Diablo 4's upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion and will let players make a "playlist" of five activities drawn from existing endgame modes like Infernal Hordes, the Pit, Helltides, Nightmare dungeons, the Kurast Undercity, Lair bosses, and the Tree of Whispers.

The more a player runs a specific type of activity, the more they will progress new activity-specific skill trees that allow players to customize them in a variety of ways. That could mean tweaking how many monsters spawn during that activity or changing the specific types of rewards it grants. Blizzard notes that players will even be able to bring aspects of some endgame activities into other ones, so players can have the best of both worlds.

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Diablo's newest class is the Warlock, and it won't be confined to a single game in Blizzard's ARPG franchise. Instead, different flavors of the Warlock will come to all three current Diablo games: Diablo 2: Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo 4.

Announced during Blizzard's Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight, the demonic spellcaster will first arrive in Diablo 2: Resurrected today as part of the game's Reign of the Warlock DLC, one that also introduces new endgame challenges and long-requested quality-of-life features.

In Diablo 2, the Warlock will be able to summon three different demons--the Goatman, the Tainted, and the Defiler--as well as bind demons to their will. The Warlock can then sacrifice the demon to absorb their lifeforce and gain temporary buffs based on the demon consumed.

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Diablo's world of Sanctuary isn't what you'd call a hot tourist destination. Between mobs of monsters, cultists with dark designs, and a general sense of decay that permeates the landscape, Sanctuary has been forever scarred by the war between Heaven and Hell. But in Diablo 4's second major expansion, Lord of Hatred, players will get to venture to the sacred isles of Skovos. The ancient birthplace of the firstborn civilization, Skovos is a region where humanity has thrived and has built wonders, a stark departure from the "grotesque and destroyed" landscape that Diablo players are used to.

"It's been fun to build a place that's not just grotesque and destroyed and ruined," associate game director Zaven Haroutunian said to GameSpot, explaining how the Amazons and Oracles had created a haven. "Why is this place so safe? Why has it been able to keep all evil at bay? Because of the Amazons. They're just so f**king badass. What kind of people show up? Pirates? Whatever. Call the Amazons, they'll kill these pirates, and we'll be fine. And so it's a society that's been able to maintain its order, partly due to all its various orders, right? Amazon orders being one of them, the Oracles is another."

"When you go to Skovos, the example I've used is, people pay their taxes, the roads get fixed, the houses aren't constantly on fire. This is a society that's taken care of, right? It is protected and is well-defended. And anytime anything goes wrong, all the Amazons show up, lock shields, and just like, f**k with anything that shows up. We wanted to pay tribute to that class and the fantasy people had when they saw it in the story. So when you go to the Skovos, you're going to see this made manifest, right? Man, when the Amazons show up, they clean up--they leave nothing, and that's how badass they are."

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Diablo 4's next expansion, Lord of Hatred, is more than just another chapter in the Diablo universe. Since its release in back in 2023, Diablo 4 has told a singular story referred to as The Hatred Saga; as its events have unfolded, we've found our character, The Wanderer, at the center of a battle between Heaven, Hell, Sanctuary, and one extremely messy family. However, all of that is about to come to a close, as Lord of Hatred sees us reunite with the game's former antagonist, Lilith, in an epic showdown against Mephisto that will both explore Sanctuary's past and settle its future.

Ahead of Lord of Hatred's April 28 release date, developer Blizzard showcased the expansion--and its upcoming Warlock class--in a Spotlight presentation. Prior to the showcase, GameSpot had the opportunity to sit down with Diablo 4's associate game director Zaven Haroutunian and art director Nick Chilano to dig deeper into why players should be excited for the arc's epic finale. The pair spoke in depth about Skovos, its Amazonian guardians, what this moment means for Diablo as a whole, and how happy they are that fans love "mommy" Lilith.

GameSpot: First things first, I would like to talk to you both a bit more about Skovos. Skovos, I feel, has been this mythological place in Diablo. It was teased back in Diablo II, we thought maybe it was going to be explored and then it wasn't, and now we're finally getting it. What is it like to realize something that has been so monumental to the community?

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Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion goes live in April, and one of its big draws is that players will finally get a chance to explore a location that has only been hinted at for decades. The Skovos Isles were teased in ancient texts--better known as the Diablo 2 game manual--and it's that very same pocket-sized manuscript that inspired Blizzard to create a region that has been left relatively unscathed by the doom and gloom that has befallen Sanctuary over the centuries.

"I've been playing Diablo games since the very beginning, so I had that exact same feeling of like, 'Oh my God, it's Skovos. I get to go there. I'm going to meet the Amazons.' I want to do all this stuff--meet the Oracles and so on," associate game director Zaven Haroutunian said to GameSpot. "It's someplace we've never really gone in this series. No game has gone deeper than a scratch into what this place is. So it was a good opportunity to kind of sit back and take stock of the series' entire history."

"When we were building Skovos--not just the story part, but the culture there and the characters and the history--we were going through the Diablo 2 manual trying to rediscover what we've said about this place," Haroutunian continued. "We wrote everything down like, 'Oh, we didn't name all the islands. Let's name islands. Let's try to draw these things from the book.'

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If you've been looking for fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi games, look no further than the Humble Sci-Fi Shooters 2.0 bundle deal. Like other Humble Bundle deals, the Sci-Fi Shooters 2.0 bundle offers a tiered pricing structure where the more you pay, the more games you'll unlock, with the full seven-game bundle costing just $20. Also, like other Humble Bundles, a portion of all sales is donated to charity--in this case, Humble is partnering with One Tree Planted and Cool Effect, which help combat the effects of climate change. The bundle is available until February 23.

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Following the events of Fallout Season 2, most of the wasteland's major factions stand revealed. However, a cameo appearance in Season 2, episode 6 hinted at another looming conflict in the show. According to Fallout co-showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet, that performer may have a bigger role in the show going forward.

Spoilers for Fallout Season 2 to follow!

In episode 6, Walton Goggins' The Ghoul was impaled on a poll and on the verge of losing his mind when he was rescued by a shadowy figure who wanted to recruit him for an upcoming war. The character in question was voiced by Hellboy star Ron Perlman, and a brief glimpse of his face confirmed that he's a super mutant. The Ghoul turned down the request to join him, and the super mutant released the former without letting him know where the super mutants are hiding.

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A report claims that Microsoft could merge Xbox Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass together.

Tom Warren of The Verge reported that Microsoft was considering such a move. Xbox Game Pass Premium is the $15/month version of Game Pass that comes with access to a library of 200+ games, but not day-one new releases. PC Game Pass, meanwhile, costs $16.50/month and includes access to "hundreds" of PC games, as well as new games on day one. The Verge's report didn't have any word on what the price of a hypothetically merged subscription would be, or any other features.

The site also reported that other upcoming changes to Game Pass in the future could be more third-party services bundled in. Some of these today include EA Play, Fortnite Crew, and Ubisoft+ Classics for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The report also claimed that the rumored free Xbox Cloud Gaming offering (in exchange for ads) will not be its own separate Game Pass tier.

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We still don't know the price of the Steam Machine, and a recent interview with one of the video game industry's leading analysts shows just how hard it is to predict.

Circana senior director and video game industry advisor Mat Piscatella showed that was the case in a recent interview with GamesRadar. Piscatella told the publication that he "could see $1,000" as the system's price tag, but also admitted that he "could see them going nuts and going under $700 if they want to eat some of those costs."

The price of the Steam Machine is tough to predict because of factors outside of the video game industry itself. The United States' tariffs and the rising costs of components like RAM make the production of video game hardware more expensive than it has ever been in recent memory. "If you want to bring out a new Steam Machine this year, trying to come out with an announced price point, given what's going on in all these other areas of the market, is challenging," Piscatella explained.

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Disney Afternoon Collection

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Disney Afternoon Collection (Switch)

$30 | Releases May 29

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Throughout the late '80s and '90s, Disney video games were a mainstay of NES, SNES, and Genesis libraries. Several of these classics are being bundled into an updated version of the Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch and Switch 2, and you can preorder the physical editions through Amazon and Target. Both editions will launch on May 29, with the Switch edition priced at $30 and the Switch 2 version with all games on the cartridge retailing for $40.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley is back once again with another Star Path based around its newest character additions. This time around, the Paw-fect Romance Star Path aims to impress fans of Lady and the Tramp, as the game has just introduced the two lovable pups as part of its Puppy Love update. If you're diving into the Star Path, we expect you'll be excited for the chance to unlock new cosmetics, decorations, and more for your valley. If you're curious what you need to plan for, or simply have found yourself stuck on any of the Star Path Duties, we've compiled a full list of them below. Here's every Paw-fect Romance Star Path duty and how to complete it.

All Paw-fect Romance Star Path Duties

• Buy Tomato Seeds - Buy tomato seeds
• Buy a cat's favorite drink - Buy Milk from Remy
• Buy seeds from the Forgotten Land stall - Buy any seeds from Goofy's stall in the Forgotten Land
• Buy something from Scrooge McDuck's Store - Buy any item from Scrooge
• Catch fish in gold ripples - Catch fish in legendary ripples
• Catch fish in the Glade of Trust - Catch any fish in the Glade of Trust
• Catch fish in the Sunlit Plateau - Catch fish in Sunlit Plateau
• Change outfit - Change your outfit
• Chat with Mickey Mouse's sweetheart - Have a daily discussion with Minnie
• Chat with a villager named after a flower - Have a daily discussion with Daisy
• Complete Boutique Challenges - Complete any Daisy Challenge
• Cook Pizzas - Cook any pizza
• Cook a fairly fancy appetizer - Cook any 4-star appetizer
• Cook a fairly fancy dessert - Cook any 4-star dessert
• Cook a fairly fancy dinner - Cook any 4-star dinner
• Cook a perfect appetizer - Cook any 5-star appetizer
• Cook a perfect dessert - Cook any 5-star dessert
• Cook any 2-star meal - Cook any 2-star meal
• Craft Ingots - Craft any ingots
• Craft a potion to boost your garden - Craft a Miraculous Growth Elixir or Even More Miraculous Growth Elixir
• Craft a potion to help you go fish - Craft Miraculous Fishing Bait or Even More Miraculous Fishing Bait
• Craft a potion to polish your Royal Pickaxe - Craft a Miraculous Pickaxe Varnish or Even More Miraculous Pickaxe Varnish
• Craft a potion you can really "dig" - Craft a Miraculous Shovel Varnish or Even More Miraculous Shovel Varnish
• Craft any large elixir - Craft any of the large elixirs
• Craft any refinement item - Craft any refinement item
• Dig anywhere in the Valley - Dig holes anywhere
• Dress up in your Mickey Mouse ears - Wear Mickey Mouse ears on your head
• Earn 30,000 Star Coins - Collect 30,000 Star Coins
• Earn 5,000 Dreamlight - Collect 5,000 Dreamlight
• Earn 7,500 Dreamlight - Collect 7,500 Dreamlight
• Eat Tomatoes - Eat tomatoes
• Equip a level 2 Critter Companion - Equip any level 2 companion
• Feed the Fox critters their favourite food - Feed Foxes Salmon
• Feed the Ravens their favorite food - Feed Ravens any 5-star meal
• Fish in the Forgotten Land - Catch fish in the Forgotten Land
• Gain 15,000 Star Coins - Earn 15,000 Star Coins
• Get crafty - Craft any item
• Give Donald his favourite gift - Give a favorite gift to Donald
• Give Goofy his favourite gift - Gift a favorite gift to Goofy
• Give Lady her favourite gift - Give a favorite gift to Lady
• Give Merlin his favorite gift - Give a favorite gift to Merlin
• Give Tramp his favourite gift - Give a favorite gift to Tramp
• Give Tramp or Lady a spicy spaghetti - Give Tramp or Lady Spaghetti Arrabbiata
• Give a Crocodile its favourite food - Feed Crocodiles Lobster
• Give a speedy and sugary princess her favorite gift - Gift a favorite gift to Vanellope.
• Go fish! - Catch any fish
• Hang out with Daisy - Spend time hanging out with Daisy
• Hang out with Donald - Spend time hanging out with Donald
• Hang out with Goofy - Spend time hanging out with Goofy
• Hang out with Lady - Spend time hanging out with Lady
• Hang out with Merlin - Spend time hanging out with Merlin
• Hang out with Mickey - Spend time hanging out with Mickey
• Hang out with Tramp - Spend time hanging out with Tramp
• Hang out with Vanellope - Spend time hanging out with Vanellope.
• Hang out with any villager - Spend time hanging out with anyone
• Harvest Canola - Harvest Canola
• Harvest Eggplants - Harvest eggplants
• Harvest Tomato - Harvest tomatoes
• Harvest Wheat - Harvest Wheat
• Harvest a key chocolate ingredient - Harvest Cacao
• Harvest different fruits - Harvest any fruits
• Harvest some berries that are blue - Harvest blueberries
• Have a daily discussion with Lady - Have a daily discussion with Lady
• Have a daily discussion with Tramp - Have a daily discussion with Tramp
• Have a daily discussion with any villager - Have a daily discussion with anyone
• Mine Yellow Gems - Mine for Citrine or Shiny Cictrine
• Mine for Blue gems - Mine for Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Pure Ice, or Star Sapphire
• Mine for Square gems - Mine for Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, or Spinel
• Mine for White gems - Mine for Diamond or Opal
• Mine for black stones - Mine for Onyx, Coal, or Night Shards
• Mine for pink gems - Mine for Shiny Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Dreamshard
• Mine for something shiny - Mine for any shiny gems
• Mine for special crystals underground - Mine for Vitalys Crystals
• Mine precious gems with a Royal Tool - Mine for any gems
• Open up fresh Memories - Pick up Memory Shards
• Pet your critter companion - Pet your companion
• Pick fresh Basil or Oregano - Harvest Basil or Oregano
• Pick some fungi - Harvest mushrooms
• Pick up pink flowers - Harvest Pink Hydrangea or White and Pink Falling Penstemon
• Pick up red flowers - Harvest Red Bell Flower, Red Bromeliad, Red Daisy, Red Falling Penstemon, Red Nasturium, Red Passion Lily, Red Rose, or White and Red Hydrangea
• Pick up wood materials - Collect Soft Wood, Hard Wood, Dark Wood, or Dry Wood
• Plant Tomato Seeds - Plant tomato seeds
• Practice MINE-fulness - Mine for any gems
• Save coins like Scrooge McDuck - Sell any items at Goofy's Stall
• Sell Tomatoes - Sell tomatoes
• Sell gems - Sell any gems
• Sell green veggies - Sell Asparagus, Cucumber, Leek, Lettuce, Okra, Spinach, or Zucchini
• Tackle Royal Tasks - Complete Royal Duties
• Take a photo of a fox - Take a photo with a Fox
• Take a picture of Scrooge's Shop - Take a photo any of Scrooge's Shop
• Take a picture with Lady - Take a photo with Lady
• Take a picture with Tramp - Take a photo with Tramp
• Uproot Night Thorns - Remove Night Thorns
• Vote in a dreamy contest in the Valleyverse - Cast a Dreamsnap vote
• Whip up a 1-star meal - Cook any 1-star meal

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