BlizzCon is a big deal if you're a fan of all things Blizzard, and the weekend event kicked off with a traditional opening ceremony full of announcements and reveals for the company's biggest games--and a few surprises! The biggest of these included the announcement that StarCraft will return in 2030, but this time, Blizzard is switching up genres as the sci-fi game goes from real-time strategy to open-world shooter. Diablo 5 was also announced, and World of Warcraft fans were spoiled with several reveals. In case you missed it, you can catch all the trailers and news below. Heroes of the Storm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wks8GLNUHsk&pp=0gcJCf4LAYcqIYzv Heroes of the Storm is adding a new hero to its roster for the first time in six years, as Xal'atath is coming to the Nexus. You can try her out starting Monday on the PTR. For The First Time In 6 Years, Blizzard Is Bringing A New Cha
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