Apple released some iOS app store rule updates last week, including an in-app purchase change applicable to Hearthstone. According to the new rules, "Apps offering “loot boxes” or other mechanisms that provide randomized virtual items for purchase must disclose the odds of receiving each type of item to customers prior to purchase." This means items like Hearthstone's card packs must now have their drop rates listed on the app.
The Queue: This is definitely not about anyone in particular
by Elizabeth Harper on December 27, 2017 at 12:22pm
Nope. Not at all. Mitch’s concerns are entirely misplaced here and I really have no idea why he thinks that. None.
Let Blizzard Watch help you blow your holiday gift cards
by Alex Ziebart on December 27, 2017 at 11:00am @AlexZiebart
Gift cards are a holiday inevitability.
Two free Winter Wonderland victory poses coming soon for Overwatch players
by Anne Stickney on December 27, 2017 at 10:00am @Shadesogrey
The Winter Wonderland event is still ongoing in Overwatch, but astute players may have noticed something missing.
Do you enjoy collector’s editions?
by Matthew Rossi on December 27, 2017 at 8:00am @MatthewWRossi
One of my favorite things about having all the WoW Collector's Editions as well as the Collector's Editions for Diablo 3 and Reaper of Souls is that they come with art books.
🔒 Watching Blizzard: The weather outside is frightful
by Elizabeth Harper on December 26, 2017 at 11:30pm
It's a lazy day in the world of Blizzard, but that doesn't mean there isn't something to do in your game of choice.
Celebrate frosty fun in Blizzard games with these holiday events
by Matthew Rossi on December 26, 2017 at 5:30pm @MatthewWRossi
The holiday season can be a baffling one to me in real life, but luckily in video games it's a lot simpler.
Winter Veil continues in Heroes of the Storm with new rotations and nerfs
by Elizabeth Harper on December 26, 2017 at 4:30pm
Happy Holidays, Heroes players!
Hanzo’s “Casual” skin updated on the Overwatch PTR after fan complaints
by Mitch on December 26, 2017 at 3:00pm
Back before Jeff from the Overwatch team was starring in the best Winter Veil present ever, he was providing us with teasers about the then-upcoming Winter Wonderland event in Overwatch.
Know Your Lore: The story progression of classic WoW raids
by Anne Stickney on December 26, 2017 at 2:00pm @Shadesogrey
World of Warcraft was an entirely new game when it debuted in 2004 -- it wasn’t the RTS title players were familiar with.



