Blizzard introduces BattleTag nicknames as Real ID alternative
Blizzard is introducing a new unified friends system which uses player-chosen nicknames, BattleTags. You'll be able to stay friends with people across games and WoW realms without sharing your real name.
READ MORE >Blizzard Adds Opt-Out to Real ID System, Other Preferences
Blizzard has added a full opt-out option to its Real ID program, which will span across all of its enabled games--currently World of Warcraft and...
READ MORE >"so... I did this, and it deleted my friends which was all real id friends, I turned it back on, ..."
see all 17 commentsA Look Back on the StarCraft 2 Beta
With the beta for StarCraft 2's mulitplayer finished, it's time to take a look back on the last five months as we wait another 8 days for the release of the full retail game on July 27. It a
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see all 61 commentsBlizzard Publishes FAQ on Real ID and Facebook for Battle.net and its Games
Blizzard has published a set of answers to some frequently asked questions in regards to the company's Real ID system, Facebook integration, and...
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see all 16 commentsESRB Leaks Email Addresses of Those Concerned About Online Privacy, Then Apologizes
During the commotion over Blizzard's ill-fated plan to use real names on its forums, around 1000 individuals emailed the Entertainment Software...
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see all 16 commentsBlizzard Kills Real Name Forum Policy; Anonymity Will Remain
After 3 days and a ridiculous amount of negative feedback, Blizzard has scrapped plans for forcing official Battle.net forum contributers to do so...
READ MORE >"Some of us have very unique names. I, for instance, would be very very easily found and/or ..."
see all 166 commentsBlizzard's Real Name Forum Policy Influenced by Korean Law?
Harvard student and former online security consultant Oliver Day speculates that South Korean law could be an influencing factor in Blizzard's new...
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