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Activision Blizzard promise new dawn for eSports after huge MLG purchase

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ACTIVISION BLIZZARD have finally confirmed the purchase of competitive eSports company Major League Gaming for a whopping $46 million.</div>
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The gaming giants, who own various popular franchises including the Call of Duty series and Guitar Hero, had already formed an eSports division in 2015 as reports of a potential MLG acquisition gained speed.</div>
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Speaking to GameSpot, MLG co-founder Mike Sepso explained that plans for an eSports TV channel in the style of ESPN can now be made possible by the deal.</div>
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He said: "The basic idea here is the MLG team has unparalleled experience and expertise in producing premium esports content, all the way from creating leagues and structures and operating events and producing the best content out there.</div>
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"What we think is missing is a really premium channel, similar to ESPN, that services the esports community with the best content available."</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MLG is looking to become the ESPN of the competitive gaming world</td></tr>
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Meanwhile, MLG founder Sundance DiGiovanni reckons that Activision Blizzard can help esports reach a new global standing, explaining: "Our mission for over 12 years has been to promote and expand the growth of competitive gaming worldwide.</div>
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"And today the industry is at a key inflection point as its popularity soars and rivals that of many traditional professional sports. This acquisition and Activision Blizzard's commitment to competitive gaming will expand the opportunities for gamers to be recognised and celebrated for their competitive excellence." </div>
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World of Warcraft news: Blizzard talk new dungeon loot, Legion update and Blizzcon plans

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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blizzcon 2015 will focus heavily on World of Warcraft's Legion expansion</td></tr>
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BLIZZARD have given an update on their plans for World of Warcraft and have also talked more on the Legion expansion and the Blizzcon 2015 schedule.</div>
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The latest expansion to World of Warcraft was revealed at Gamescom and will add a new <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/world-of-warcraft-legion-live-blizzards.html" target="_blank">Demon Hunter</a> class, as well as fresh foes to fight.</div>
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However, Blizzard also have plenty of updates planned for the game before that kicks off, revealing today what is included in the soon-to-be launched Patch 6.2.3.</div>
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And it looks set to focus heavily on improving dungeon loot, as well as the Timewalking feature.</div>
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"We’ve made no secret of our desire to expand the role and importance of dungeons in World of Warcraft as we move full speed ahead toward Legion," a message from the developers reads.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">WoW gets its latest planned update soon</td></tr>
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"We look forward to sharing more of our plans in that regard during BlizzCon 2015 next month.</div>
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"At the same time, we’ve heard from many players that they wanted more reasons to run dungeons in Warlords, so we’re pleased to announce this small patch, which is focused on reinforcing the reward systems around our existing dungeons as well as expanding the scope of the Timewalking feature that we introduced in patch 6.2."</div>
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Blizzard are also planning an excursion back in time to allow fans to face dungeons from Cataclysm, including Grim Batol, Stonecore, Lost City of Tol’vir, The Vortex Pinnacle and Throne of Tides, while the Pit of Saron will be added to the Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking bonus event.</div>
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WoW developers have also confirmed that players will have the chance to loot a rare Infinite Timereaver mount from any Timewalking boss.</div>
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</section><section class="text-description"></section><section class="text-description">Other news from this week includes an added bonus for users brave enough to face the fearsome might of Archimonde on Heroic difficulty or higher.</section><section class="text-description">Those who triumph will be awarded a mysterious fragment of dark power that begins a quest.</section><section class="text-description">Blizzard confirmed: "When you bring this fragment to the druids of Moonglade, you’ll learn a little more about what’s in store for Azeroth, and the druids will give you a majestic Grove Warden mount in thanks for your efforts.</section><section class="text-description">"This quest won’t be available forever—our current plan is to retire the quest in an update some time before Legion’s launch, so grab some friends and head to Hellfire Citadel while you can."</section><section class="text-description">Blizzcon 2015's Friday and Saturday schedule has been unveiled, showing the rundown for WoW, <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/world-of-warcraft-legion-live-blizzards.html" target="_blank">Hearthstone</a>, StarCraft 2, Diablo 3 and Heroes of the Storm.</section><section class="text-description">More information on Overwatch is also expected, with two hours dedicated to the game over the two day event.</section><section class="text-description">World of Warcraft, meanwhile, will focus heavily on the Legion expansion pack and include over four hours of presentations.</section><section class="text-description">The <a href="http://us.battle.net/blizzcon/en/blog/19913840" target="_blank">Blizzcon schedule</a> can be found here.</section><iframe width="640" height="378" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7NgIimOgJo8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

World of Warcraft news: Blizzard talk new dungeon loot, Legion update and Blizzcon plans

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