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Blizzard's Next-Gen Battle.net Detailed for StarCraft 2, Diablo 3

by Blake Ellison Sep 03, 2008 11:55am CST tags: StarCraft 2, Blizzard, Diablo 3
Battle.net--Blizzard's online matchmaking portal and community for games including the Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo series--is getting some modern touch-ups in time for the releases of Diablo III and StarCraft II.

Fan site DIII.net has compiled a list of new features gleaned from statements from Blizzard higher-ups. Among the new expected features are:

  • Achievements
  • Clan support
  • Advanced friends list
  • In-game chat and voice chat
  • Enhanced cheat detection and punishment
  • Web community overhaul
  • Avatars
  • eSports support and automated tournaments
Most of these features are clearly the result of lessons learned from Blizzard's online juggernaut World of Warcraft, while new eSports features should satiate a competitive following frothing at the mouth for StarCraft II. The revamped Battle.net is expected to premiere with next year's probable release of RTS sequel StarCraft II.
"they've been vague about this battle.net rehaul. will it be retroactive for D2 / BW? or will ..."19 Comments
        

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