Blizzard's annual BlizzCon event this past weekend delivered a deluge of surprise announcements that map out the studio's plans for the next four years. The sheer volume of reveals has prompted discussion on Polygon's news series, Point It Out!.
In the latest episode, "Watch Point It Out! Episode 4, the Big Blizzcon Breakdown," host Simone de Rochefort is joined by Polygon Editor-At-Large Giovanni Colantonio. Together, they tackle the implications of Blizzard's extensive roadmap, questioning the swift return of the Diablo franchise with Diablo 5 and the surprising confirmation of a new Starcraft game. The episode also explores the potential impact of World of Warcraft: Forever on players' personal lives, humorously posing whether love can survive a renewed commitment to the long-running MMO.
The discussion delves into the studio's output, with Colantonio stepping in for Editor-In-Chief Matt Patches, who is currently on a temporary sabbatical in France. The hosts aim to make sense of Blizzard's major announcements, examining the rapid pace of development for titles like Diablo 5 and the confirmed existence of Starcraft. They also touch upon the game's iconic characters, with a particular mention of Hogger.
To commemorate the launch of Point It Out!, a giveaway in partnership with Secretlab is underway, offering three Secretlab TITAN Evo chairs over three weeks. Details for the giveaway can be found via a provided link.
Point It Out! airs weekly on Wednesdays on YouTube, featuring discussions on the week's most significant gaming news.