The Diablo franchise boss seriously suggested that ARPGs should be called ‘Diablo-likes’

yesterdaySource: MassivelyOp
Another member of the Blizzard C-suite has opened his mouth on social media again, but at least this time it isn’t to say something actively villainous. Rod Fergusson, senior vice president of the Diablo franchise, took to Twitter last week to suggest that ARPGs should be called “Diablo-likes” instead.


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