Blizzard Boss Defends Diablo Immortal, Feels ‘Really Good’ About Its Launch
Blizzard’s controversial
Diablo Immortal
launched to big numbers and high revenue.
It also set off an ongoing debate about in-game purchases, digital
gambling, free-to-play mobile games, and addiction.
The massive publisher has mostly remained silent amid the negative headlines and criticism.
But in a new interview, Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra has defended
the game’s launch and its controversial monetization,
citing high app store reviews to claim that most players enjoy the game.
In yesterday’s wide-ranging interview with the
LA Times
, Blizzard President
Mike Ybarra talked about numerous topics, including the many issues Blizzard