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In this episode, I point you towards Lanntonio’s Spotfund. He is raising money for medical bills. I also talked about what was in the boxes that were sent to some Diablo players. After that, I briefly went over the latest unionization efforts, before talking about a Diablo III patch and the Diablo IV Quarterly report. Things mentioned in this episode: Lanntonio has a spotfund and is trying t...

In this episode, I review everything happening in regards to the unionizing efforts at Activision Blizzard. In short, when a company starts trying scare tactics in order to prevent its workers from unionizing – it shows the company is afraid. I hope the workers get their union as soon as possible. I also talked about patch notes for Diablo II: Resurrected, and pointed you towards creativity...

In this episode, I have a special guest who many of you may recognize. Leviathan joined me to talk about a variety of topics. This includes the exciting news that Leviathan will be joining Blizzard (Soon TM)! We also talked about what a future BlizzCon might be like, how the pandemic gave people time for introspection, what it is like to go through the process of getting hired at Blizzard, and wha...

In this episode, I bring you up to date with the latest news regarding Activision Blizzard. I also talked about accessibility in gaming, patch notes for Diablo 2: Resurrected (for both PC and console) and the cool stuff we are getting in Season 25 of Diablo III! Things mentioned in this episode: NLPC posted an article titled: “NLPC Demands Coca-Cola Remove Besieged Gaming CEO from its Board&...

In this episode, I mention a few Diablo-related Black Friday sales. I bring you up to date with the latest news regarding CEO Bobby Kotick. I also talked about Season 24 of Diablo III and the Diablo: Immortal Closed Beta. Things mentioned in this episode: Blizzard Black Friday Sale Carbot Animations Black Friday Sale Redbubble hoodies and shirts with Lilith’s face on them IGN posted an artic...

This episode may be hard to listen to for people who have been through certain kinds of abuse. Everything I talked about in the show is linked here in the show notes so you can pick and choose what you want to read. The short explanation is that CEO Bobby Kotick must go. Things mentioned in this episode: The Wall Street Journal posted an article titled: “Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Knew for...

In this episode, I briefly go over what I’ve been up to with Diablo III lately. I pointed out another person who has left Blizzard Entertainment (from the Diablo Immortal team). There’s also some good news for Activision Blizzard King workers! I also point you toward art and videos created by the Diablo Community, and updates to the recent Diablo III patch notes! Things mentioned in th...

In this episode, I provide a potluck of information that goes together about as well as any potluck can. I start with news about Activision Blizzard King financials, staff changes, and commentary from A Better ABK. I also mentioned updates on Blizzard games, including Diablo Immortal, Diablo 2: Resurrected, and Diablo III. Things mentioned in this episode: Merriam-Webster definition of “potl...

In this episode, I point out what’s been happening with the Activision Blizzard lawsuit. Some of it sounds like it could be good – but should be considered a starting point. I also talked about BlizConline 2022, Diablo Immortal Closed Beta, resources for Diablo II: Resurrected, and more! Things mentioned in this episode: BlizConline will not happen in 2022 Activision Blizzard posted &#...

In this episode, I have a special guest whose voice will be easily recognized by long-time listeners of Shattered Soulstone. Our “Fourth Musketeer” – Lanntonio! We talked about a variety of things, including how he’s doing. We also talked about Diablo II: Resurrected, and a little bit about Diablo I and Diablo III. You can find Lanntonio on Discord at “lanntonio&#8217...

In this episode, I bring you news about the various groups who are suing Activision Blizzard, and who are now fighting with each other. I read you part of an article about Diablo IV voice actors. I spent some time talking about the latest Patch Notes for Diablo II: Resurrected. And I ended the show by quickly pointing out things from the Diablo Community. Things mentioned in this episode: Wowhead...

In this episode, I discuss what is going on with the Activision Blizzard lawsuit, mention the Twitch hack, and talk about the Diablo IV Quarterly Update. I also pointed out some wonderful Diablo II: Resurrected art and other creations made by the Diablo Community. Things mentioned in this episode: The Verge posted “California just made it a lot harder for companies to cover up harassment and...

In this episode, I talked about the settlement between Activision Blizzard and the EEOC. After that, I pointed out a ton of amazing artwork created by the Diablo community. The last part of the show focuses on forum posts from the Diablo team. Things mentioned in this episode: The Verge posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard strikes $18 million settlement with US employment watchdog&...

In this episode, I start by reviewing my week in gaming. This time it was both Diablo III and Diablo II: Resurrected. Next, I provided an update on yet another Activision Blizzard lawsuit. Also highlighted people from the Diablo community who got some really nice in-real-life loot from Blizzard. Things mentioned in this episode: The Wall Street Journal posted “SEC is Investigating Activision...

In this episode, I gave a short description of my Diablo III game play. From there I went through the latest shenanigans of Activision Blizzard, including a new lawsuit. The rest of the show is about Diablo games including Diablo III and Diablo II: Resurrected. Things mentioned in this episode: Activision Blizzard press release states they hired outside of the company Vice posted an article titled...

In this video, I talked briefly about my week in gaming. I also have a mixed bag of topics that are sorta-kinda related. Most of it is related to Diablo II: Resurrected. Some is about Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft. Things mentioned in this episode: New Hearthstone to Hell episode was released on September 6 @TanyaBayerCos posted a photo of her amazing Lilith cosplay (Diablo IV) Pez Radar (Commun...

In this video, I talked a little bit about my week in gaming. I’ve been playing Diablo III. I also bring you an update regarding the Activision Blizzard mess, and then point out stuff connected to Diablo II: Resurrected and… Hearthstone? Things mentioned in this episode: Slate posted an article titled: “The Investors Trying to Fix the Most Toxic Company in Video”. FilthieRi...

In this episode, I talked a little bit about the Diablo II: Resurrected Open Beta. After that, I went over new allegations regarding the Activision Blizzard lawsuit. As a reminder, it is okay to keep playing Blizzard games that you love because it helps the employees keep their jobs. Things mentioned in this episode: I found a bug in the Diablo II: Resurrected Open Beta! @Diablo tweeted that Diabl...

In this episode, I quickly went over my week in gaming – including a little bit about my experience playing the Diablo II: Resurrected Open Beta on my Xbox S. I also included information that could be helpful to those who are also playing the beta this weekend. Things mentioned in this episode: @Diablo tweeted about the Diablo II: Resurrected Open Beta Blizzplanet tweeted helpful information...

In this episode I catch you up on the repercussions of the Activision-Blizzard lawsuit. The first lawsuit has spawned additional lawsuits. Shareholders are angry! Some people got fired. But there is still hope for a better future for the workers. Things mentioned in this episode: IGN has a timeline of the Activision Blizzard lawsuit K otaku posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard Face...

In this episode, I keep you up to date about what’s happening with the Blizzard Activision lawsuit. This includes episodes of podcasts that talked about it, news articles reporting on firings, and more. If you are someone who will feel trauma if you listen to this episode – please skip it. Things mentioned in this episode: Azeroth Coast to Coast released episode 148 “An At Will P...

In this longer than usual episode, I talked about what happened in between the previous episode and this one regarding the Activision/Blizzard lawsuit. In short, the rot goes deep. To me, it seems like this situation is breaking the community. I fear it will get worse. If you are someone who will feel trauma if you listen to this episode – please skip it. Things mentioned in this episode: Mi...

This is not the episode I wanted to do today, but it was the episode that needed to be done. In this one, I focus on the lawsuit against Activision/Blizzard and read parts from it. I also included information from other sources, and my opinions as I went through this. If you are someone who will feel trauma if you listen to this episode – please skip it. Things mentioned in this episode: The...

In this episode, I reminded people that Season 23 is ending soon – and that Season 24 will start later this month. I also pointed out a variety of information that can help you make decisions about what you want to play in Season 24 of Diablo III, and/or in Diablo II. And there’s a “breathing exercise” that you should not try. Things I talked about in this episode: @Diablo...

In this episode, I reviewed my week in gaming and where you can find the videos of it. After that, I briefly talked about the end of Diablo III Season 23, information about the upcoming Season 24, and pointed you towards content from the Diablo Community. Things I talked about in this episode: Season 23 of Diablo III ends on July 18, 2021 Season 24 of Diablo III starts on July 23, 2021 Levithan po...