In this episode, I talked about some questionable charities that Twitch selected. Microsoft is targeting Sony regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition. A Better ABK has concerns about COVID and forcing people back into the office. Most of this episode was about the various Christmas-related stuff in Diablo 2: Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo III. Also talked about the confusingly named Diablo IV Collectors Edition.

Things mentioned in this episode:

• Game Developer posted an article titled: “Twitch takes alleged hate group off approved charities list”
  
  
• John Hight (SVP and General Manager, Warcraft) tweeted about Chris Metzen’s return
  
  
• ABetterABK tweeted a thread about concerns over the lifting of vaccine requirements and making immunocompromised workers go back to the office
  
  
• Brad Smith (Vice Chair and President of Microsoft) tweeted about the Activision Blizzard acquisition and expanding opportunities for gamers
  
  
• Kotaku posted an article titled: “Phil Spencer Says Sony Wants To Grow At Xbox’s Expense”
  
  
• Forbes posted an article titled: “Phil Spencer, Gloves Off: The Way Sony Grows ‘Is By Making Xbox Smaller'”
  
  
• LifeAtBlizzard tweeted job openings on the Diablo Immortal team.
  
  
• Blizzard posted “Sanctuary Freezes Over During The Hellish Holiday Event” (Diablo III)
  
  
• Blizzard posted “22 Nights Of Terror Holiday Event” (Diablo II: Resurrected)
  
  
• Diablo tweeted about the Diablo IV Developer Livestream
  
  
• Rod Fergusson (SVP, GM of Diablo) tweeted about the Diablo Immortal 800% boosts
  
  
• Diablo Immortal tweeted about the Developer Deep Dive video
  
  
• Diablo Immortal posted “Crash Into Hell’s Minions In Terror’s Tide”
  
  
• Blizzard Gear Store has the Diablo IV Limited Collector’s Box
  
  
• Josh Strife Hayes tweeted “The Diablo 4 limited edition collectors edition does not include Diablo 4”
  
  
• Diablo tweeted a chance to win a Collector’s Edition Box (with a link to the rules)
  
  
• Bellular News posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo 4 Team Is Falling Apart. Staff Leak It’s CONSTANT Development Hell”
  
  
• r/thunderclaww posted “Thoughts on yesterday’s Diablo announcements” on Reddit
  

Where to find Jen’s Content Creation:

• Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
  
  
• Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
  
  
• Book of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
  
  
• Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
  
  
• Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
  
  
• Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
  
  
• Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
  
  
• Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
  
  
• Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
  
  
• Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
  

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