That (awful) Time Diablo Went Mobile: a pay-to-win nightmare

Diablo went from a franchise that revolutionized the industry to one that infinitely tarnished the morals and values of the gaming space. But to understand just how bad Diablo Immortal’s release was, the impact it’s had on the gaming industry, and just how exactly the game got to that state in the first place, we’re gonna have to go back, to- cue video For more information on Diablo Immortal’s initial release:    • The Immoral Design of Diablo Immortal   Creator Note: Please be mindful of, ignore, or flag spam, non-constructive, or hateful comments. Constructive criticism is always welcome and all corrections necessary will be pinned in the top comment. Thank you :] Disclaimer: The following is a narrative-styled documentary constructed from documents, articles, and interviews. While few events or details may be exaggerated or comically portrayed for entertainment purposes, the goal is to provide the information as accurately as possible. No harm or disrespect is intended to the figures represented within this video. All stock assets featured within this video belong to their respective owners: All stock footage by: Pixabay & Independent YouTubers All stock music and sound fx by: Storyblocks All movie/television clips featured within this video belong to their respective owners. No AI was used in the making of this video. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:41 The Beginning 05:32 The Announcement 08:41 The Delays 10:01 The Release 18:51 What Happened? 21:59 Like & Subscribe A Few Sources: Diablo Immortal developers reflect on lessons learned - Meristation To Hell & Back: Diablo Immortal LiveOps Retrospective Activision-Blizzard and NetEase’s breakup was caused by long-brewing disputes and alleged threats | Massively Overpowered NetEase Publicly Destroys World of Warcraft Statue Diablo Immortal's Story is Far From Over Despite Shattered Sanctury Update - One More Game Diablo Immortal’s exploitative monetization and loot systems are at war with each other | Polygon Diablo Immortal Actually Requires Over $500,000 to Max Character #commentary