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That’s right—the Grand Finals confetti has barely been brushed away from Barclays Center, and we’re about to launch into our next major tournament: the 2018 Overwatch World Cup. Over the next month, you’ll be able to witness 41 Overwatch League players and 78 up-and-coming Contenders players mixed in with ladder heroes looking to make their mark as they battle on behalf of their nations.

First, we’ll be traveling to the city of Incheon, South Korea. Located just outside of Seoul, this metropolitan city is a hub of entertainment, art, and history, and will be where the home team of South Korea will host the national teams from Russia, Finland, Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Hong Kong in the first of four Group Stage events.

What you need to know

• When: August 17-19 12 p.m. KST // August 16-18 8 p.m. PDT
• Where: Studio Paradise (Sold out)
• Live Streams:
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The next season of StarCraft from ASL begins September 2 with registration now open and the qualifying competition beginning August 18. Top players from the previous season, like Rain, are already qualified for Season 6 and will be waiting for new players to join them in the main stage of the competition next month.

The ASL regular season will be broadcast (in English) from Seoul’s Freecup Studio on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for eight consecutive weeks. Check out starleague.kr for more information.

As the excitement heats up for the Overwatch League Grand Finals on July 27, we want to give everyone who hasn’t gotten the game yet a chance to join in on the fun—and for a lower price! From now through July 30, pick up the Overwatch Standard Edition for PC for 50% off in the Blizzard Shop.*

If you’re ready to join the fight for the future, bring your big-league aspirations in-game and ...

The time has come to submit your masterful movies, astonishing art, carefully crafted costumes, and terrific talents for a chance to be part of BlizzCon 2018! Head over to our Contest page to submit your entry and learn more about the epic prizes up for grabs this year, and we’ll see you at BlizzCon Community Night for the epic contest culmination!

BLIZZCON 2018 COSTUME CONTEST & EXHIBITION

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Patch 1.22.0 has arrived! This patch features a new Ladder, updated profile UI, and ramp art for mapmakers.  

Features and Improvements

New Ladder

For a more in-depth ladder overview please visit: New Ranking System

• Season 1 is now live!
  • Players will begin the new Season unranked. After 5 placement matches, they’ll be placed into a league.
  • Frontier League data will help determine pre-placement MMR.
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Calling all heroes! This summer, Blizzard Entertainment is partnering with Twitch Prime to bring you a series of exciting in-game rewards. 

Starting today, all Twitch Prime members can claim two Wrecking Ball Loot Boxes in Overwatch*. Available through September 3, these promotional Loot Boxes contain four random items for the newest Overwatch hero – Wrecking Ball! Twitch Prime members can also claim a Golden Loot Box in September as well as another Golden Loot Box in October.

* Offer only available where Twitch P...

It’s never too late to get in on the action. Bring the adrenaline-pumping excitement of the Overwatch League Grand Finals from the big stream to your computer screen during the Overwatch Free Weekend.

From July 26–30, we're calling on all prospective agents: assemble your teams and dive in during the Overwatch Free Weekend on PC!

For this free weekend, we're making Overwatch's full roster of 28 heroes—including Wrecking Ball—and 18 maps available for play in a variety of modes, including Quick Play, Custom Games, and the Arcade. Players will also be able to level up, earn Loot Boxes, and unlock a variety of different customization options for their heroes.

Plus, if you decide to purchase Overwatch after test driving the game, you'll get to keep any progress that you made during the weekend—just be sure to use the same Blizzard account that you played on.

For more details and to learn how you can participate, read on below!

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We’re excited to tell you all about Patch 1.22.0—the largest content patch to date for StarCraft: Remastered, which brings with it the robust ranking system that the most competitive 1v1 game on the planet deserves. Today, we’d like to preview the new system and give you some additional information about how we’re improving player profiles.

Season Tab

We’re adding a new tab in the player profile called Seasons. Here, you’ll see detailed information about your performance in current and in past seasons. You’ll be able to see your wins and match history on each ladder map as well as global statistics showing which race is performing the best. This will help you see which maps you need extra practice on and figure out the maps where your race has the advantage.

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For those of you who wish to see the action in real time, at the KSL studio where the event is held, here is how to book tickets online and what to watch out for when you purchase tickets.

Please note that KSL tickets can only be purchased online through Ticket Link and no tickets will be available for purchase in person.

You can purchase a ticket by selecting the e-Sports section on the Ticket Link website and clicking the KSL tab in the menu below. KSL tour ticket price is set at 5,000 won, and separate discounts cannot be applied.

Roughly 1,200 players signed up to compete in the Korea StarCraft League, and after brutal battles in the online and on-site qualifiers, the top 16 players have been determined.

Protoss proved to be a force to be reckoned with by having eight players advance to the group stage, with five Terrans and three Zergs filling up the remaining slots.

Now, without further preamble, here are the qualifiers for KSL Season 1!

The Round of 16 Group Stage will start on July 19. Make sure to tune into our live streaming channel and catch all the action!

The KSL group stage will be held at the KSL Studio in Hyundai Department Store U-PLEX Sinchon Branch with 16 qualifiers!

The KSL group stage includes tournaments of the round of 16, 8 and 4. Starting with the opening game on July 19, 7:00 PM KST, it is scheduled every Thursdays and Fridays for seven weeks at 7:00 PM KST.

Location: Hyundai Department Store U-PLEX Sinchon Branch 12F

Address: 83 Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-ku Seoul, Korea

Season 14 in Diablo III is upon us, and with it come changes that are sure to delight the most treasure-hungry adventurers!

In addition to a Season-long Double Treasure Goblin buff, we’re also sweetening the deal for players by giving away Greed-themed gaming devices! Read on to learn how you can score one.

Starting today, we’re giving away a Greed-themed version of one PlayStation® 4 Pro, one Xbox One® X, and one MSI gaming...

Today we’re presenting the latest StarCraft: Remastered Developer Update. Lead Software Engineer Grant Davies recaps recent developments in SCR, shares what SC20 means to him, and previews new features coming in patch 1.22 including an all-new League system.

Get ready to raise your APM! This summer, StarCraft fans everywhere can expect a substantial game update for StarCraft: Remastered, while fans in Korea can get excited about the introduction of Korea StarCraft League (KSL), an official Blizzard-operated StarCraft league based in Seoul, Korea.

Introducing Korea StarCraft League

Korea StarCraft League will become Blizzard’s flagship esports tournament for the beloved real-time strategy game, which has been viewed by millions around the world across nearly two decades and considered by many to represent the pinnacle of esports competition.

Korea StarCraft League will begin with registrations opening today and online qualifiers starting June 28. Korea StarCraft League will consist of two separate seasons in 2018, with a total prize pool of KRW 160 million (around $150,000 USD).

Anyone who wishes to compete in the tournament is welcome to register, but competitors must be present in Seou...

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An update to Diablo III patch 2.6.1a is now live in the Americas for PC / Mac! Check out the full patch notes below to learn all about the latest changes.

Important: Please note that you will not be prompted to download the patch until it is live in your home region. If you are logging in from a European or Asian client, you will need to wait for this patch to release in that region before it can be installed. Additionally, if your home region is in the Americas, you will be unable to log into Europe or Asia using Global Play after the update is live until those regions have also patched.

Diablo III Patch 2.6.1a - v2.6.1.50649

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Here we are again, nephalem. As we prepare to close out another Season in Diablo III, it's time to take a moment to remember what you have achieved and ensure that you're ready for the next.

If you haven't experienced the end of a Season, there's a lot to know about what happens to your gear, your progress, and your characters. Don't fret! We're here to give you a full overview of what to expect when the current Season ends and the next one begins.

Table of Contents:

• Season Rollover
• Conquests
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Struggling to find the perfect gift for a friend, or just hoping to give them the flexibility to choose their own gifts?

We’re expanding our gifting service by allowing you to send Blizzard Balance to your friends, offering you the benefits of retail gift cards in a new and easy-to-use digital format.

Sending Balance gifts is simple: visit the Blizzard Shop, select one of the suggested values—or enter a custom amount, click the “Gift Balance” button, and select a f...

Struggling to find the perfect gift for a friend, or just hoping to give them the flexibility to choose their own gifts?

We’re expanding our gifting service by allowing you to send Blizzard Balance to your friends, offering you the benefits of retail gift cards in a new and easy-to-use digital format.

Sending Balance gifts is simple: visit the Blizzard Shop, select one of the suggested values—or enter a custom amount, click the “Gift Balance” button, and select a f...

Throughout it's 20 years, StarCraft has touched countless lives across the world. This Thursday, we invite you to hear the stories of several of StarCraft's most prominent community figures at our SC20 Anniversary celebration panel at PAX East!

Stream Content

The celebration panel will be hosted at the Albatross Theater at PAX East, where panelists will be invited to share their stories of StarCraft, as well as answer questions from those watching the panel. In addition, our guests will speak about how they impacted StarCraft and helped shape it into the a game that transcended it's players and influenced the esports & gaming communities at large.

Special Guests

The panel will feature community figures bringing a wide range of perspectives to bear. Familiar esports personalities Sue 'Smix' Lee and Geoff 'iNcontroL' Robinson will be accompanied by Brood:War community veteran Susie 'L...

What’s better than FRESH MEAT? Fresh discounts, of course! Whether you’re just starting your journey or continuing your adventures in Sanctuary, enjoy these savings of up to 50% off Diablo III for select platforms.

PC / Mac

• Diablo III ($9.99)
• Diablo III: Reaper of Souls ($9.99)
• Diablo III: Battle Chest ($19.99)
• Rise of the Necromancer Pack ($9.99)
  • Sale begins March 27 and ends April 9

Xbox One

• Diablo III: Eternal Collection ($29.99 w/ Xbox Gold Subscription)
  • Sale begins March 27 and ends April 9

• Rise of the Necromancer Pack ($9.74 w/ Xbox Gold Subscription)
  • Sale begins April 10 and ends April 16

Xbox 360

• Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition ($15.99 w/ Xbox Gold Subscription)
  • Sale begins March 27 and ends April 9
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