{
  "id": 1307939,
  "title": "David Brevik, creator of Diablo, reveals the 'worst ending' to any game he's played: 'But I really love the game. It's amazing'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/david-brevik-creator-of-diablo-reveals-the-worst-ending-to-any-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/david-brevik-creator-of-diablo-reveals-the-worst-ending-to-any-game-hes-played-but-i-really-love-the-game-its-amazing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "David Brevik, the creator of Diablo, shares his thoughts on the worst ending he's experienced in a game. Despite his love for Diablo, which he considers one of the most influential games ever made, Brevik recalls a game that left him disappointed: Marvel Heroes. After leaving the company that published the game, Brevik's involvement ended when the studio shut down, and the game was subsequently removed from circulation. However, Brevik found solace in resurrecting the game on a fan-made server, where he continues to play and engage with the community. While praising the game's overall fun, he acknowledges its shortcomings, particularly the drastic changes introduced in the Omega update, which altered the core mechanics and character designs. Despite these issues, Brevik finds enjoyment in playing various characters, with Thing being his personal favorite. Amidst his gaming pursuits, Brevik also reminisces about playing the classic game Eye of the Beholder, which he considers one of his all-time favorites, despite its outdated graphics and pre-3D aesthetics.",
  "summary": "The legendary game designer guides us through the games on his PC.",
  "key_points": [
    "David Brevik, creator of Diablo, shares his experience of the worst game ending he's played.",
    "Marvel Heroes, a game he left after its publisher's studio shut down, was his worst ending.",
    "Brevik still plays Marvel Heroes on a fan-made server despite its drastic Omega update changes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}