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Blizzard Issues Update For 16-Year-Old Diablo II

Posted by msmash on from the high-moral-ground dept.

Blizzard this week issued an update for the popular Diablo II game. The update, dubbed v1.14a, comes roughly five years after Diablo II was last updated, and four years since the release of Diablo III. Blizzard says the update aims to resolve glitches introduced by modern operating systems. While Blizzard's commitment towards its 16-year old game is unquestionably commendable, it appears the new update is causing issues for some.

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  1. Re:They could just release the code. by jellomizer · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Not always so easy.
    For one they may be using third party libraries that have no source for and agreements not to distribute those libraries as part of a source code.
    Secondly they have interest in the Intellectual property of the game where they may port it to other devices. This update shows that it isn't abandoned.
    Just releasing the source can cause a bunch of support problems. With unauthorized patches.
    Finally knowing how blizzard codes may mean the ability to hack into their battle net servers

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