Whoopi Goldberg escalates feud with Blizzard and demands refund for Diablo IV

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.”

Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption.

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks.

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes.

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion.

8. Pillar 2 implementation

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations.

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity.

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

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