Whoopi Goldberg is demanding a refund for her copy of Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo IV after learning the game does not work on the Mac.
The Oscar-winning actress and The View host posted a video on Instagram on Friday, saying she did not receive an email letting her know the game wouldn’t work on her computer.
“I'm still pretty upset with Blizzard Entertainment, because I still have not heard from them,” she said, having first posted about the issue earlier this month.
“I understand they want me to go get this Xbox, but I want my money back if you're not going to give me my game. What is happening with this? You know, I’m nice about it, I feel I'm nice about it, but a lot of people were upset that they did not get what they were promised."
The highly anticipated action role-playing game Diablo IV was released on June 6 and rapidly became Blizzard’s fastest-selling game – raking in $666 million worldwide in just five days.
Diablo IV is available on the PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X/S and One, as well as Windows PCs. However, like many high-performance titles, it has not been released on the Mac. Goldberg did not explain why she believed the game would be coming to the Mac system.
Diablo IV development chief Rod Fergusson responded to Goldberg’s initial complaint on Twitter, saying: “I did not have ‘Whoopi Goldberg yelling at me on Instagram’ on my Diablo IV launch bingo card.”
Some savvy gamers have figured out how to use the Apple Game Porting Toolkit – announced alongside the Apple Vision Pro Headset showcase earlier this month – to get the game to run on the system. However, this is an advanced process that eludes most casual users.
During the Instagram video, Goldberg also took the opportunity to take shots at the proposed Microsoft takeover of Activision-Blizzard, which was blocked in US courts this week, and in the UK in April.
“I didn’t get the email that said: ‘Hey Microsoft is taking over Blizzard’," said Goldberg. “I didn’t get that email or I wouldn’t have bought the game. Can somebody just send me a: ‘Hey Whoop, we’re really sorry that happened to you’?
“Please Blizzard I love y’all, but this is a little out of control now.”
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Sun jukebox
Rufus Thomas, Bear Cat (The Answer to Hound Dog) (1953)
This rip-off of Leiber/Stoller’s early rock stomper brought a lawsuit against Phillips and necessitated Presley’s premature sale to RCA.
Elvis Presley, Mystery Train (1955)
The B-side of Presley’s final single for Sun bops with a drummer-less groove.
Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two, Folsom Prison Blues (1955)
Originally recorded for Sun, Cash’s signature tune was performed for inmates of the titular prison 13 years later.
Carl Perkins, Blue Suede Shoes (1956)
Within a month of Sun’s February release Elvis had his version out on RCA.
Roy Orbison, Ooby Dooby (1956)
An essential piece of irreverent juvenilia from Orbison.
Jerry Lee Lewis, Great Balls of Fire (1957)
Lee’s trademark anthem is one of the era’s best-remembered – and best-selling – songs.
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- Premier League-standard football pitch
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Anxiety and work stress major factors
Anxiety, work stress and social isolation are all factors in the recogised rise in mental health problems.
A study UAE Ministry of Health researchers published in the summer also cited struggles with weight and illnesses as major contributors.
Its authors analysed a dozen separate UAE studies between 2007 and 2017. Prevalence was often higher in university students, women and in people on low incomes.
One showed 28 per cent of female students at a Dubai university reported symptoms linked to depression. Another in Al Ain found 22.2 per cent of students had depressive symptoms - five times the global average.
It said the country has made strides to address mental health problems but said: “Our review highlights the overall prevalence of depressive symptoms and depression, which may long have been overlooked."
Prof Samir Al Adawi, of the department of behavioural medicine at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, who was not involved in the study but is a recognised expert in the Gulf, said how mental health is discussed varies significantly between cultures and nationalities.
“The problem we have in the Gulf is the cross-cultural differences and how people articulate emotional distress," said Prof Al Adawi.
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Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
What are the guidelines?
Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.
Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.
Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.
Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
Source: American Paediatric Association
