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		+	==January 2012==
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		+	{{blz}} January 4, 2011 -- Bashiok [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/preaching-to-the-unconverted forum posts about "concentrated coolness" as well] as [[Achievements]], characters levels, and more.
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		+	{{int}} January 4, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/pc-gamer-preview-new-shots PC Gamer posts an updated Diablo 3 preview], including [[Blue]] quotes and two new screenshots.
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		+	{{blz}} January 5, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/gamespot-interviews-leonard-boyarsky Leonard Boyarsky interview] with Gamespot.
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		+	{{blz}} January 5, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzards-diablo-15-anniversary-feature Blizzard marks Diablo's 15th Anniversary] by releasing a new video telling [[Diablo 3 History\|the game's history]]. (Their version of several key events differs widely from that of [[Max Schaefer]] and other long-departed principles of Blizzard North.)
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		+	{{blz}} January 6, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/leaked-diablo-iii-game-manual-pictures Leaked images show some pages] from the [[Diablo III Manual]].
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		+	{{blz}} January 7, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/followers-viability Blizzard provides an update] on the development of the [[Followers]] to make them useful, but not too strong, in difficulties higher than [[Normal]].
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		+	{{vid}} January 16, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exploding-palm-and-grenade-rune-videos Datamined videos showing the runestone effects] in [[Exploding Palm]] and [[Grenade]].
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		+	{{blz}} January 19, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-potential-auction-house-shenanigans Bashiok insists that Blizzard will not] cheat or hack the [[RMAH]] system in Diablo III.
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		+	{{blz}} January 20, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-progress-report-2 A slow month for Diablo 3 content] is greatly-enlivened by Jay Wilson's blog post explaining the major changes to the game's [[interface]] and the removal and modification of other major systems.
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 {{blz}} December 1, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/real-money-auction-house-coming-to-the-diablo-3-beta Blizzard announces that a trial version] of the [[RMAH]] will soon be implemented into the [[Diablo 3 Beta]] test.

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		+	==December 2011==
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		+	{{blz}} December 1, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/real-money-auction-house-coming-to-the-diablo-3-beta Blizzard announces that a trial version] of the [[RMAH]] will soon be implemented into the [[Diablo 3 Beta]] test.
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		+	{{blz}} December 1, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-magic-find-in-parties-and-the-wow-d3ce-pet Bashiok makes inconclusive comments] on the [[Magic Find]] issue of a party freeloader.
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		+	{{blz}} December 2, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/no-diablo-3-beta-keys-with-pre-orders-planned Blizzard says they have no] plans to distribute [[Diablo 3 beta]] keys with pre-orders.
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		+	{{blz}} December 3, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-skill-dot-and-tool-tip-simplifications Bashiok posts useful information] about skill [[Damage over Time]] and imminent skill [[tooltip]] simplification.
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		+	{{blz}} December 8, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/dont-freak-out-simplified-diablo-3-tooltips-on-the-way Blizzard announces upcoming] "simplified" [[tool tips]] in Diablo III. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-defends-the-simplified-tool-tips Five days later Bashiok replies] to negative feedback.
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		+	{{blz}} December 9, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/battlenet-balance-named-live-soon Blizzard reveals] "[[Battle.net Balance]]" as the official term for a player's balance of currency that can be gained or spent on the Diablo III [[RMAH]]. Funds can also be spent on Blizzard games, merch, WoW subscriptions, and more.
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		+	{{blz}} December 10, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/an-always-move-button-suggestion-approved A fan suggests an "always move" button] in the game, and the developers like the idea enough to add it in. More details in [[Interface#.22Always_Move.22_Button\|the Controls article]].
		+	[[File:Black-soulstone13.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|[[Azmodan]] in the opening cinematic.]]
		+	{{vid}} December 11, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-opening-cinematic-revealed The Diablo III Opening Cinematic] debuts, to great fan excitement. Fan reaction is largely positive, with a vote [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-what-did-you-think-of-the-diablo-iii-intro-cinematic showing that 65% love or like] the video. Only the lack of a [[release date]] with the video mars the happy glow.
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		+	{{int}} December 13, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-founders-interviewed-from-spike-vgas Mike Morhaime and Frank Pearce] speak from the Spike TV Video Game Awards Show.
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		+	{{blz}} December 15, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/clarifying-delay-and-more-beta-keys Bashiok explains what's still] being developed, and why an open beta test is not in the cards.
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		+	{{blz}} December 15, 2011 -- The BattleTag system is announced]. All Battle.net gamers must create a [[BattleTag]] one to play Diablo III Beta, and soon all other Blizzard games. Early feedback is positive, with some complaints about the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/battle-net-battle-tag-feedback extensive and mysterious banned word list].
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		+	{{int}} December 16, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/leonard-boyarsky-interview Leonard Boyarsky interviewed] by GamePlanet NZ.
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		+	{{blz}} December 17, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/beta-still-down-blue-items-no-longer-drop-early-on Blizzard announces a change] to item drop rates in the [[Beta]], and claims blue (magical) [[items]] will be much scarcer early on. Player testing does not[http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?818259-Patch-8-Observations-3D-Audio-Added-Lore-Journals-(Spoiler)-Blue-Drops-Not-Changed] bear this out.
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		+	{{blz}} December 18, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-posts-on-rmah-issues Blizzard clarifies several] issues with the [[Auction House]] and Battle.net function.
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		+	{{blz}} December 19, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-holiday-fun-images Blizzard reveals their] holiday images for 2011, with two new pieces of art featuring Diablo characters.
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		+	{{blz}} December 20, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/meet-deckard-cain-elder Amazing news as the origin] of [[Deckard Cain]]'s name is revealed, fifteen years after the fact.
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		+	{{com}} December 23, 2011 -- The "[[accessibility]] vs. [[dumbed down]]" debate kicks into a higher gear [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/accessibility-blizzards-new-core-value/ with discussion of World of Warcraft's ongoing changes] to make the game more accessible to players, and what that design theory means for Diablo III.
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		+	{{blz}} December 26, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-rmah-fees Bashiok responds to criticism] of the [[RMAH]] fee system in Diablo 3 by stressing that costs are as low as Blizzard can make them.
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		+	{{blz}} December 26, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3s-gore-inaccessible Bashiok says that there is not] any less-gore option in Diablo III, to the surprise of many [[accessible]]-bashing players.
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		+	{{vid}} December 27, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/rain-of-vengeance-rune-effects-videos A movie shows all five runestone effects] of the [[Demon Hunter]]'s [[Rain of Vengeance]] skill.
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		+	{{blz}} December 27, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-d3-region-unlocking-global-rmah-issues-and-more Bashiok shares new info] on [[region locking]] in Diablo III.
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		+	{{int}} December 30, 2011 -- Two [[Sword of Justice]] [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-comic-creators-interviewed creator interviews].
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		+	==November 2011==
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		+	Coming soon.
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		+	==October 2011==
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		+	Coming soon.
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		+	==September 2011==
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		+	{{blz}} September 7, 2011 -- Bashiok [http://blues.incgamers.com/Posts/1/1/4/10/117066/friends-and-family-test-and-nda#postId_304900 says] closed beta is close to release, F&F beta has begun, no NDA.
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		+	==August 2011==
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	==July 2011==		==July 2011==

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-{{oth}} June 30, 2011 -- A [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/merch-alert-the-book-of-cain very interesting piece of merchandise], the [[Book of Cain]], appears on Amazon.com, and other Amazon portals around the world. The listing is pulled from Amazon.com (but not Amazon Canada, Germany, UK, etc) just a few days later, without any explanation or public comment by Blizzard.
+{{oth}} June 30, 2011 -- A [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/merch-alert-the-book-of-cain very interesting piece of merchandise], the [[Book of Cain]], appears on Amazon.com, and other Amazon portals around the world. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/book-of-cain-recalled The listing is pulled] from Amazon.com (but not Amazon Canada, Germany, UK, etc) just a few days later, without any explanation or public comment by Blizzard.
 {{oth}} June 30, 2011 -- The [[D3Here]] saga begins, with [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3-qa-tester-reveals-clever-fakery a guy claiming to be a Diablo III play-tester] answering reader questions with his alleged inside info.
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 {{blz}} June 28, 2011 [-- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/town-portals-return-sorta Bashiok reveals that Town Portals are back in Diablo III], in some limited fashion. This months after they were ruled out of the game for numerous reasons, all covered in the [[Town Portal]] article.
-{{blz}} June 25, 2011 -- Blizzard's [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/sc2-and-wow-gamescom-but-no-d3 European Starcraft 2 and World of Warcraft twitter feeds confirm] that both games will have playable demos at August's Gamescom convention. There's no word about Diablo III. (Not until weeks later, when the Polish B.net portal confirms that a playable D3 demo will be at the show. Critics add this episode to the long, long list of Bliz Irvine PR's failures to adequately communicate important info to the fans in a timely manner.)
+{{blz}} June 25, 2011 -- Blizzard's [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/sc2-and-wow-gamescom-but-no-d3 European Starcraft 2 and World of Warcraft twitter feeds confirm] that both games will have playable demos at August's Gamescom convention. There's no word about Diablo III. (Not until weeks later, when the Polish B.net portal [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/playable-d3-demo-confirmed-for-gamescom-2011 confirms that a playable D3 demo] will be at the show. Critics add this episode to the long, long list of Bliz Irvine PR's failures to adequately communicate important info to the fans in a timely manner.)
 {{com}} June 24, 2011 -- The [[Diablo Podcast]] discusses [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-podcast-17-d3-on-b-net-paid-features paid features in online gaming], RMT, and what sorts of "value added" services Diablo III might include.

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		+	{{oth}} June 30, 2011 -- A [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/merch-alert-the-book-of-cain very interesting piece of merchandise], the [[Book of Cain]], appears on Amazon.com, and other Amazon portals around the world. The listing is pulled from Amazon.com (but not Amazon Canada, Germany, UK, etc) just a few days later, without any explanation or public comment by Blizzard.
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		+	{{oth}} June 30, 2011 -- The [[D3Here]] saga begins, with [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3-qa-tester-reveals-clever-fakery a guy claiming to be a Diablo III play-tester] answering reader questions with his alleged inside info.
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		+	{{com}} June 29, 2011 -- The [[Diablo Podcast]] delves into [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-podcast-18-monk-skill-changes conversation about recent changes] to the [[Monk skills]] and his [[Spirit]] resource system.
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		+	{{pic}} June 29, 2011 -- New [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-demon-hunter-artwork Demon Hunter artwork is released] via the Sons of the Storm Blizzard artist website.
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		+	{{blz}} June 28, 2011 [-- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/town-portals-return-sorta Bashiok reveals that Town Portals are back in Diablo III], in some limited fashion. This months after they were ruled out of the game for numerous reasons, all covered in the [[Town Portal]] article.
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		+	{{blz}} June 25, 2011 -- Blizzard's [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/sc2-and-wow-gamescom-but-no-d3 European Starcraft 2 and World of Warcraft twitter feeds confirm] that both games will have playable demos at August's Gamescom convention. There's no word about Diablo III. (Not until weeks later, when the Polish B.net portal confirms that a playable D3 demo will be at the show. Critics add this episode to the long, long list of Bliz Irvine PR's failures to adequately communicate important info to the fans in a timely manner.)
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		+	{{com}} June 24, 2011 -- The [[Diablo Podcast]] discusses [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-podcast-17-d3-on-b-net-paid-features paid features in online gaming], RMT, and what sorts of "value added" services Diablo III might include.
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		+	{{com}} June 20, 2011 -- The Diablo Podcast discusses the WoW [[Auction House]] and speculates on Diablo III's trading system.

	{{oth}} June 18, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3-fansite-invite-event-in-july-august-beta-start/ Word leaks of a press event] set for Blizzard Irvine in late July, at which the [[Diablo 3 Beta]] build will be play-tested and Diablo III's B.net features will be revealed. The big news will break on August 2nd, after the [[NDA]] is lifted.		{{oth}} June 18, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/d3-fansite-invite-event-in-july-august-beta-start/ Word leaks of a press event] set for Blizzard Irvine in late July, at which the [[Diablo 3 Beta]] build will be play-tested and Diablo III's B.net features will be revealed. The big news will break on August 2nd, after the [[NDA]] is lifted.

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+{{com}} June 17, 2011 -- The [[Diablo Podcast]] delves into [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-podcast-14-items-and-item-modifiers/ items and item modifiers in Diablo III]. Quite a few prefixes and suffixes have been seen thus far in screenshots, and there are big changes from Diablo II.
-{{x}} June x, 2011 --
+{{pic}} June 15, 2011 -- Diablo3.cc reports [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/mysterious-symbols-in-blizzard-headquarters/ on the mysterious symbols] they saw affixed to the walls inside Blizzard Irvine during their recent visit. No explanations about the symbols are forthcoming from Blizzard.
-{{x}} June x, 2011 --
+{{blz}} June 15, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-the-monks-milk/ Bashiok jokes about the] Monk's [[Spirit]] resource and it's resemblance to milk, or some other viscous liquid.
-{{x}} June x, 2011 --
+{{blz}} June 14, 2011 -- Bashiok [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blue-on-spirit-auras-and-shouts-rune-effects/ shares out detailed information] about the [[Monk skills]], [[combos]], and his [[Spirit]] [[resource]].
-{{x}} June 10, 2011 -- [[The Diablo Podcast]] #13 features three interviews with Blizzcon attendees, all focused on their play [http://www.diablopodcast.com/the-diablo-podcast-13-blizzcon-pvm-demo/ experiences with the Diablo III PvM demo]. First time jitters were had by all.
+{{pic}} June 11, 2011 -- New [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-soulstone-artwork/ Diablo III artwork spotted] in the Blizzard Irvine museum goes online. [[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-black-soulstone/ Two days later more details]] about the "[[Black Soulstone]]" come courtesy of KuangTu of Diablo3.cc.
 {{oth}} June 6, 2011 -- A [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-murloc-wow-pet-for-blizzcon-2011/ likely Blizzcon pet is spotted] on the WoW test real; it's [[Murkablo]], a [[Diablo]]-themed [[Murloc]].

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 {{int}} May 1, 2011 -- [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-diablo3.cc-interview-full-transcript/ The full interview] with [[Jay Wilson]] from diablo3.cc is posted, and expands on what was commented on before.
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-{{blz}} May 12, 2011 -- Diablo III's [[Followers]] system is [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-follower-video/ leaked via movie], then the next day fully-revealed via [http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/world/systems/followers.xml official website], [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/followers-interviews-commence/ interviews] and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/another-interview-plus-more-screens/ interviews] and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-followers-interviews-non-english-additions/ interviews], and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-blue-posts-on-followers/ forum posts] and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-blue-posts-on-followers posts] and posts, and [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/followers-artwork-and-interface-shots/ artwork]. Fan reaction is mixed -- most fans like the NPC design and skills system for the [[Scoundrel]], [[Enchantress]], and [[Templar]], but the fact that D3's mercs are only useful in normal difficulty is a hard pill to swallow.
+{{pic}} May 31, 2011 -- The [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-facebook-one-million-likes/ Diablo Facebook page hits 1,000,000] "likes," priming fan interest for the milestone media release.  [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/the-diablo-facebook-ransom-is-paid-part-xviiii/ Which turns out to be] five Diablo III wallpapers, all using artwork long since released. Fan disappointment ensues.
 ** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-what-cometh-from-unicorn-day/ A vote before the system reveal] showed that 72% of fans wanted D3 mercs to be as strong or stronger than they were in D2.
 ** A [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/vote-d3s-item-color-choices/ vote after the system reveal] shows only a 35% approval, with most fans disappointed that mercs are only useful on normal, or that there are mercs in the game at all.