BlizzCon 2023 Recap
BlizzCon 2023 is in the books! Blizzard Entertainment outdid themselves with a slew of exciting updates for all their top-tier games. Here’s the rundown:
World of Warcraft (WoW) has some amazing stuff on the horizon. Fall 2024 will bring The War Within, plunging us into Azeroth’s hidden depths. Picture exploring the realms of the Earthen and Nerubians, all while the Sword of Sargeras saga unfolds. They’re even adding cool new features, like account-wide reputations and Delves, tailored for small groups.
Then there’s World of Warcraft Midnight. It’s a nostalgic journey back to the Old World, specifically Quel’Thalas, with an epic confrontation against the Old Gods on the cards.
And get this: The Last Titan. The grand finale of the World Soul saga is set against the frosty backdrop of Northrend. It’s centered around Ulduar, with Titans making a grand return to Azeroth, promising to spill some long-hidden secrets of Azeroth’s past.
For WoW Classic enthusiasts, Cataclysm is coming early next year. It’s shaking things up with new hybrid class combos and an exciting raid.
Don’t forget The World Soul Saga. It’s a massive storyline stretching over multiple expansions, promising faster content delivery.
Diablo IV fans, you’re in for a treat. The Vessel of Hatred Expansion, slated for 2024, continues the saga, throwing us into the jungles of Nahantu and the sinister plans of Mephisto. Plus, there’s a brand-new class waiting in the wings.
Over in Overwatch 2, meet Mauga, the latest tank hero. Season 8 will let players try him out, alongside a new PvP mode named “Clash”. This mode brings the action to Hanaoka, inspired by the classic Hanamura map.
As for the event itself, BlizzCon 2023 made a triumphant return to the Anaheim Convention Center. It was the first in-person event since 2019, offering an unforgettable experience for attendees and online viewers alike.
The finale was a blast, with a performance by South Korean girl group Le Sserafim. It coincided with an Overwatch 2 event, featuring snazzy new skins and a special capture-the-flag mode.
All in all, this year’s BlizzCon reignited the passion in the Blizzard community. With these thrilling announcements and updates, it catered to both the die-hard fans and those just getting started in the Blizzard universe.
My Blog
I started this blog in 2007 (apparently) to document my World of Warcraft adventures. I was heavy into the whole WoW scene, and blogs were part of that scene. Since then, my content has waxed and waned. Sometimes, I would write about my in-game escapades, and sometimes, I would write about my characters. The focus fluctuated, as did my enjoyment of World of Warcraft.
I started to try other things. I’d write about other games. I’d drop nuggets about my personal life. Anything to put content on this blog. My posting has been quite scattershot in the sixteen years I’ve been putting on the Internet.
Lately, my focus has turned to my home Pathfinder RPG campaigns. It has pretty much pulled me out of WoW completely. I don’t recall the last time I logged into my account, not that I was doing much when I logged in anyway. My attention has been drawn to GM’ing my Pathfinder campaigns – from Second Darkness to the recently completed Rise of the Runelords. I’d post tidbits about my games here, usually linking to my campaign’s World Anvil page.
But now I find I’m not even posting that here. So what’s the point?
I’m not sure.
I’m not deleting this blog. Maybe the mood strikes me, and I clean it up, revamp it, and start putting content back in here. I guess the point is that I haven’t posted anything here in months, and I felt I should put something. And I’ll put more when I feel I have something worth sharing. Or saying.
Maybe I’ll let the domain name lapse and save some money. Gone for now, but not forgotten.
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