Anne Stickney

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As a result of the Diablo anniversary event, I’ve spent considerably more time in the Underbelly than usual the past few days. And man, I can’t help but notice how downright…odd it is down there. Take the above image, for example. Who are those children? What’s with the cupcakes? Why is this all next to a giant pile of snoozing rats? The world may never know.

Ordinarily, I keep these year-end reviews dedicated pretty exclusively to World of Warcraft.

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We've finally come to the point where it's time to put our leveling stream characters to the test.

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You might think this trio of wizards are looking at the Broken Isles in the above image, but you’d be wrong. No, they gaze upon the vast, violet expanse of 2017, struck silent by its ponderous hills and valleys that have yet to be explored. At this time, they have no knowledge of whether it will be better or worse than the years that came before it. But they are keenly aware of one striking fact — it is purple. It’s super purple, guys.

Happy New Year! Let’s get to your questions.

In this week's leveling stream, the team finishes off some world quests and then begins the most noble quest of them all.

Way, way back when I first started playing this game, I began on a PVE server.

Welcome back to The Queue, our daily Q&A feature for all of Blizzard’s games! Have a question for the Blizzard Watch staff? Leave it in the comments!

Do not be alarmed, mortal. The author you are accustomed to questioning in this hallowed space is indulging in quality time with friends and family, and has asked me to address you in her stead. She was wise to ask, for I am always willing to share words of encouragement, and the wisdom only a creature as ancient and hallowed as myself could begin to possess. Ask, listen, and find enlightenment.

2017 is nearly upon us -- but before we leap into the new year, let's take a look at 2016.