Diablo
How does cultural zeitgeist impact your enjoyment of a game’s release?
In the past two months alone, we've been spoiled by three high-quality, long-awaited entries in decades-old video game series — first Tears of the Kingdom, then Diablo 4, and most recently, Final Fantasy 16.
Where to find world bosses in Diablo 4 — plus some tips to survive the experience
World bosses are a new addition to the franchise in Diablo 4, designed to be “truly gigantic, horrific monsters” so large that the in-game camera zooms out so you can see the whole battlefield.
How to make gold in Diablo 4
Gold is the most basic currency in Diablo 4, and one that has many purposes.
How to survive your encounter with The Butcher in Diablo 4
The Butcher has returned in Diablo 4, and he's much, much meaner than you might remember.
When does your gaming muscle memory trip you up?
One of the things that happens as you progress in playing a new game is that you grow accustomed to the control scheme and no longer have to think very hard about it.
The Queue: I really like this hat
Sometimes it’s the little things. Or, in this case, the relatively large things. I mean, that’s a pretty big hat.
It’s the Queue and me and my big hat are here to answer your questions.
The history of Mephisto, Lord of Hatred, and how he plays into Diablo 4
Though the franchise is named after Diablo, the Lord of Terror is not the only of the Evils to stalk the surface of Sanctuary.
When do you prefer to have story over efficiency in your games?
I realize I may be in the minority here, but sometimes I would rather spend several hours on stuff that has a story -- like, a branching, unfolding series of quests that at the end have revealed something about the world or given you an insight into a character -- than play content designed to reward me with specific items on a schedule.
What is Lucky Hit in Diablo 4 — and is it worth using?
Diablo 4 has added a lot of stats for us to consider on all our shiny pieces of new loot, and possibly one of the trickiest to really evaluate properly is Lucky Hit.
What are your current goals in Diablo 4?
Diablo 4 has been out for over a week now -- longer if you pre-purchased the Deluxe or Ultimate Editions -- so there's been plenty of time to explore Sanctuary.
