Diablo 3 Podcast #175: D3’s 3rd Anniversary + Plus Secret Cows
Diablo 3’s Third Anniversary special cow level debuts, plus conversation about power creep and GR40 becoming the new GR30, if the Infernal Machine needs fixes, and whether D3X2 will debut at E3,...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #176: Chinese D3 Stash for Cash… Why Not Here?
Stash for Cash in Chinese D3 should go worldwide, no-legendary Leaderboards, item hackers busted, WoW selfies, and why all the best builds ever are live now. Featuring Master X, AdAstra, and Flux....
View ArticleThe Diablo 3 Podcast #177: The GR50 Club
Flux, Xanth, and Mjinspace discuss recent game news, including the GR50 Club, playing 10+ hours a day, if weapon damage ruins itemization, and Stash 4 Cash vs. Play 2 Win. Plus Blizzcon 2015 hopes and...
View ArticleThe Diablo Podcast #178: Pals Early Access
As we started last week, new episodes of The Diablo Podcast are going up a couple of days early for Pals, as a thank you for their support for the site. Pals can now listen/view the newest podcast via...
View ArticleThe Diablo 3 Podcast #178: Learning to Love RNG
The Diabloii.net Podcast covers HC death and speedy rebirth, the 1000 Shard club, why no one cares that MF still works, Grifts vs. T6 Rifts, and the joys and pains of RNG. Plus shorter themed seasons,...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #179: Pals Early Access
The newest episode of the Diablo Podcast is now accessible for Site Pals via this thread in the Pal forum. Please support the site with a low-cost Pal membership so we can finish gold-plating the...
View ArticleThe Diablo 3 Podcast #179: Mini-Seasons and the Stash Crisis
Botting is ruining D3, mini-seasons with odd rules would be fun, should Item Sets grant bonuses for fewer items equipped, the lack of variety in Legendary Rings, and and WTF no more stash space yet?...
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The Diablo 3 Podcast #180: Patch 2.3.0 Preview!
The Patch 2.3 Preview is blowing up with new content, and it’s all discussed on this show. Kanai’s Cube and all the new legendary passives, Torment 7-10, the Ruins of Sescheron, combat tweaks, removed...
View ArticlePals’ Early Access: Diablo 3 Podcast #181
As usual, the newest installment of The Diablo 3 Podcast is now available early for site Pals. Check this thread in the Pals’ Forum to get access, and if that’s not you but you want it to be, here’s...
View ArticleThe Diablo 3 Podcast #181: Patch 2.3 Item Sets
Patch 2.3 coming very soon to the PTR, so more analysis, including new and improved Item Set properties from datamining. Also T7-T10 scaling issues, shared LGems, and purist mode Hardcore? Featuring...
View ArticleThe Diablo 3 Podcast #182: PTR Patch 2.3.0, Week One
The first week of Patch 2.3.0 on the PTR was awesome, if you could ever get into a game. Kanai’s Cube skills and recipe economy issues, new Monk item sets, GR ranking snapshot controversy, and much...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #183: Pals’ Early Access
As is customary, the newest episode of our Diablo 3 Podcast has been posted a day early for our Site Pals. You guys can view it via this thread in the Pal forum. Testing Season 4 in Patch 2.3, enjoying...
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Diablo 3 Podcast #183: Patch 2.3 Season 4 Testing
Testing Season 4 in Patch 2.3, enjoying the Season Journey, Kanai’s Cube strategy, no “slow rolling” = few LGems, the benefits of Torment 7-10, materials balance in 2.3, and Reflects Damage must go....
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Diablo 3 Podcast #184: Patch 2.3.1 & Witch Doctors
Patch 2.3.1 on the PTR made a lot of changes, especially to the Witch Doctor. Much discussion of that class, plus Reflects Damage changes, Kanai’s Cube tweaks, Paragon 2000 is broken, and more....
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Diablo 3 Podcast #185: Too Long Season 3?
Two first time guests join the show to talk about Season Three running too long, Kanai’s Cube, disappointment over no D3X2 at Gamescom, and Blizzcon 2015 hopes. Featuring Dragoonus, Dave the Brave, and...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #186: Cross-Game Promos and S4 Plans
Season 4 approaches and fans plan for the event. Plus debate over D3’s out-dated graphics, the “unannounced Diablo project” art director, Blizzcon D3X2 hints, how D4 @ Blizzcon could be a nightmare,...
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The Diablo 3 Podcast #187: Season 4 and Patch 2.3
Season 4 is underway and Patch 2.3 has brought countless new features to the game. Using Kanai’s Cube for *real*, trying new builds in S4, botting consuming softcore, Torment farming sweetspots, and...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #188: S4 + Dev Chat Postmortem
Season Four is going strong, but are our panelists? Plus postmortem analysis of last week’s Diablo 3 developer chat: EXP Wars! MP vs. SP vs. botting, Season Journey appreciation, Hardcore grows too...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #189: Botting and Blizzcon ’15 Dismay
The hiatus has ended and The Diablo Podcast returns with a new show. Conversation about Season 4, Monk superiority, runaway botting, solo play irrelevance, and the D3-disappointment that is Blizzcon...
View ArticleThe Diablo 3 Podcast #190: The Biggest Issues in D3
Deeper debate over the top issues in Diablo 3, as voted by the fans. Botting, no expansion, party EXP, lack of gear diversity, too few top Grift maps. class diversity, and much more. Featuring Tyr,...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #191: Blizzcon 2015 & Patch 2.4 Preview
Wolfpaq shares stories of his two days at Blizzcon 2015; testing the new D3 demo, hunting D3 devs, and hiding from WoW fans. Also Patch 2.4 preview: Set Dungeons, UI improvements, doubled stash tabs,...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #192: Tech Issues and PTR Patch 2.4
Tyr describes his awesome first Blizzcon experience, plus Patch 2.4 discussion, D3X2 renewed hopes, Set Dungeons debate, D3’s tech issues lead to Devs dodging questions, Legacy of Nightmares loses...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #193: Monstrous @ Blizzcon 2015
Monstrous shares his Blizzcon 2015 experience, including much Developer chat time and even Chicken & Waffles with Wyatt! Also Patch 2.4 and Snapshotting. Featuring Monstrous, HolyKnight, and Flux....
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #194: Patch 2.4 PTR + 2015 Year in Review Pt.1
Discussion of the ongoing Patch 2.4 testing on the PTR and the impending start of Season 5. Plus 2015 Year in Review, covering the biggest news and controversies from January-June 2015. Featuring...
View ArticleThe Diablo 3 Podcast #195: 2015 Year in Review Pt2
Current events including the end of S4 and the approach of S5, plus Season Journey issues and learning from Overwatch’s failure/success. Then it’s 2015 Year in Review time, with coverage of the second...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #196: Patch 2.4 and Season Five
Patch 2.4 is live and Season Five is just days away. Let’s review the new features in the patch and talk about Season Five plans. Plus, Dave Brevik returning to Blizzard? Featuring DaveTheBrave and...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #197: Season Five, Weekend #1
The first weekend of Season Five is in the books and how did the rushing and patch 2.4 changes play out? Is a party no longer required for fast leveling? Are Set Dungeons just lame? Featuring Wolfpaq,...
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Diablo 3 Podcast #198: Set Dungeon Despair
Set Dungeons are debated at length in this episode. Some hate them, some tolerate them; is the whole thing a half-baked feature that should be suspended? Also SP vs. MP exp curve, Ancient weapon...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #199: Power Creep or Power Leap?
Players have blasted through GR100 and it seems like everyone is already 20GRs higher than last season. Is this Power Creep or Power Leap? Is Torment 10 obsolete already? Plus, no DPS meter, and Set...
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Diablo 3 Podcast 200th show coming up!
Our original logo, still unsurpassed. It’s a big occasion this week as The Diablo Podcast reaches 200 shows! As the longest running regular podcast show for Diablo we hope you’ve enjoyed the previous...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #200: Diablo 3 Legendary Item Postmortem
Our 200th episode delves deeply into the best and worst of Diablo III’s legendary items, following in the path of developer John Yang’s recent “Ten Items in Ten Minutes” lightning Diablo 3 Item...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Anniversary Podcast #201: LGems and Episode #1-101 Review
Our big Diablo 3 Anniversary Podcast rolls out content galore, with conversation about Power Creep and brainstorming about the least-used Legendary Gems. Then it’s time for nostalgia, with a fast-paced...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #202: Augmenting Ancients and Avoiding Set Dungeons
We debate current game issues including power creep, competing against botters, the ancient item augmentation struggle, and the ridiculous lengths players will go to avoid Set Dungeons. Then it’s time...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #203: Patch 2.4.1 Preview & PTR Testing
Patch 2.4.1 is live on the PTR and we analyze the big and small changes for gameplay, Demon Hunter and Wizard, plus all the new Legendary Gem options. Featuring Flux and N3rdwards. Click through for...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #204: Auditions and Patch 2.4 Worries
Three first time guests in this installment, as we discuss recent play, Patch 2.4 worries, Set Dungeons, Botter banning, and more. Featuring Cinful, Mel, Captain Goldfish, and Flux. Click through for...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #205: Ban Waves and D3 Shrinkage
Season Five goes out with surprise ban waves and community joy, Patch 2.4 pros and cons, plus controversy as the Diablo 3 team continues to shrink… Featuring Tyr, N3rdwards, and Flux. Click through for...
View ArticleDiablo Podcast #206: Season Six Begins!
Season Six kicked off over the weekend and we discuss the fun. Rushing strategies, P500 in two days, the best new OP classes/builds, power creep increases, botters running scared, and more. Featuring...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #207: S6 Power Creep + Botters Beaten?
Season Six marches on with fewer botters and tons of power creep. Can D3 sustain players going 10-15 GRs higher every season? Also, Diablo 3’s fourth anniversary thoughts. Featuring Captain Goldfish,...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #208: Top Ten Barbarian Skills
A fun and argument-filled ranking of the Barbarian’s Top Ten skills. Plus “Firebug” wizards take over the rankings, Jay Wilson leaves Blizzard, and the Warcraft movie debuts. Featuring Cpt. Goldfish,...
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Diablo 3 Podcast #209: Top Ten Wizard Skills
Patch 2.4.2 has hit the PTR and the changes are worth discussing. Also, we debate the Top Ten Wizard skills, with two Wizard experts and lots of opinions, many of them in disagreement. Featuring...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #210: Top 10 Crusader Skills
Patch 2.4.2 PTR testing, discussion of the big “meta” changes coming to end game parties, the state of Hardcore vs. Softcore, and our debate over the Top 10 Crusader skills. Featuring Leviathan, James,...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #211: Josh Mosq’s Exit + Top 10 Monk Skills
Big news as Josh Mosqueira announces his departure from Blizzard. Is Diablo 3 development done? Also v2.4.2 PTR testing and our class skill ranking continues with a controversial Top 10 Monk skills....
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #212: Top 10 Demon Hunter skills
Season Six’s end is near. Too soon? Plus final thoughts on Josh Mosqueira’s exit, then the main event: Flux’s ranking of the Demon Hunter’s best, worst, and most “should have been” skills. Featuring...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #213: Top 10 Witch Doctor skills
Season Six comes to an end with a last push for GRs and Season Journey. Then it’s Witch Doctor skill debate, with the best and worst of the weird and witchy clicker options. Featuring Aahz, N3rdwards,...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #214: Season Seven Begins
Season 7 is underway and the first weekend of rushing is in the books. Is Chapter 4 of the Season Journey all that matters? Will T13 help or hurt? Why is the UE DH set bullshit? Featuring Aahz,...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #215: Most Iconic Skillls DH/Cru/Wiz
Discussion of ongoing Season 7 play stories, before the main event. Which are the most and least iconic skills for the Crusader, Demon Hunter, and Wizard? The Barb/Monk/WD will get theirs on next...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #216: Most/Least Iconic Skills Pt. 2
Recent play stories include Flux’s sad confession of UE-acceptance. Then we get to part two of our ranking/debate over Diablo 3’s most and least iconic skills, this time covering the Witch Doctor,...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #217: S7 Drags on and Metzen Retires
On this episode of the Diablo 3 Podcast we discuss Season 7’s end game, the lack of a PTR for the next patch, Blizzcon 2016 preview rumors, the Bonfire anti-Blizzard games, and Chris Metzen’s...
View ArticleDiablo 3 Podcast #218: Blizzcon 2016 Preview
Blizzcon 2016 preview and debate about any chance of Diablo content at Blizzard’s annual WoW show. Plus discussion of the abrupt end of Season 7 and the non-tent state of Season 8. Featuring N3rdwards,...
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Diablo Podcast #219 – BlizzCon 2016 Special
Flux is joined by Nerdwards live from BlizzCon in this Diablo podcast BlizzCon 2016 special to discuss all the Diablo news from the show. The guys discuss “Tracer” pants for guys and girls, cosplay,...
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