Blizzard pushes the limits of nostalgia at BlizzCon 2026

Inquirer.net - Sep 21, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in three years, Blizzard’s annual fan gathering, BlizzCon returned. The California-based publisher, developer—and now Microsoft subsidiary—kicked off a weekend-long celebration with big reveals for their familiar brands and franchises. The Blizzard identity has always been wrapped up in a small number of steadfast IPs. Series like Warcraft, Diablo

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