Author Topic: So I think its pretty much Diablo 3 that will be getting announced... (Read 1124 times)

BlueTsunami · « **on:** June 25, 2008, 10:22:15 PM »

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Blizzard design VP Rob Pardo revealed that the company does intend to announce a new title at the event at this weekend's Blizzard Worldwide Invitiational in Paris, but declined to offer further details.
"So you want me to announce the game before our announcement?" he told GamesIndustry. "No offense, but I think there's like 300 people here, and I'll be ripped apart by 8000 people [at the Invitational] if I pre-announce it—but it's going to be really exciting. I think everybody here will be really excited about the announcement."

Moreover, Diablo fan website DiabloII.net reports that Blizzard's game announcement will be Diablo III, the long-awaited next title in Blizzard's hack-and-slash RPG series.

The site claims to have confirmation of the forthcoming announcement from "inside sources," but does not specify whether the information came from within the company or an external source.

Speculation flared this week over teaser images posted on the front page Blizzard's website, which many believed to contain possible connections to the anticipated hack-and-slash sequel.

Other evidence pointing towards a Diablo III announcement includes the Diablo3.com domain, now empty after previously directing to a Diablo community website. The domain was acquired by Blizzard last month.

Additionally, many speculate that the Worldwide Invitational's June 28 and 29 dates, which coincide with Diablo II's June 29, 2000 release date, lend further credence to rumors of a Diablo III announcement after the event.

One way or the other, expect Blizzard to clear the air this weekend.

Thanks to Mark for the heads up.

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/53312

I can hearing Mondain grinding his teeth over the clickity click

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:23:45 PM »

LORD PLEASE!

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:24:17 PM »

god please. please god. please. please.

cool breeze · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:32:05 PM »

If Diablo 3 gets announced and it gets released in 2008 or early 2009, I would be very happy.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:33:10 PM »

Rejoice, mother bitches!

Even if it isn't Diablo, at least it'll be a new game. I mean, all this just for a WoW expansion? That's like having sex with Junpei and finding out he got his penis chopped off already.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:39:54 PM »

new game =/= diablo 3

to me "new game" sounds like something for "new gamers" which confirms a wii casual exclusive

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:40:42 PM »

DON'T DO THIS PD!

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BlueTsunami · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:47:07 PM »

Quote from: dcharlie on June 25, 2008, 10:43:07 PM

but will it get over 90% on gameranking.com?!

I'm anticipating the GAF thread about said issue

Also, would be hilarious if Too Human somehow got released around Diablo 3's possible release. The comparisons would be tasty.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:48:49 PM »

More crazy conspiracy theories!

http://www.wowinsider.com/2008/06/25/d3-suggested-by-battle-net-forums/

cool breeze · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2008, 10:49:07 PM »

Comparisons? No one would even bother with Too Human if they were released around the same time. The only people to compare it would be the few people who think its hip to be dropped as a baby.

Narag · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2008, 11:06:35 PM »

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2008, 11:50:16 PM »

It's going to suck.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2008, 12:03:43 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on June 25, 2008, 11:50:16 PM

It's going to suck.

Ban this filth, for great justice. This is not a mmorpg, so blizzard should do just fine with it.

MCD · « **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2008, 12:08:35 AM »

dyack to direct diablo 3!

pilonv1 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2008, 12:09:43 AM »

Quote from: Spencer on June 26, 2008, 12:07:26 AM

Announcing: World of Diablo

i would be interested in that

demi · « **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2008, 12:11:31 AM »

Yuck they're gonna use that gay WoW art and shit

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2008, 12:12:08 AM »

I'm playing Titan Quest in anticipation.

KidGalactus · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2008, 12:42:45 AM »

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to me "new game" sounds like something for "new gamers" which confirms a wii casual exclusive

Maurice, you say that like it can't be both

Crushed · « **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2008, 12:49:58 AM »

Wiiablo Thrii: Now with WoW Neon Cartoon Artwork. :'(

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2008, 01:07:46 AM »

Quote from: Crushed on June 26, 2008, 12:49:58 AM

Wiiablo Thrii: Now with WoW Neon Cartoon Artwork. :'(

The actual name is Diablo Sword Adventures^TM. I'm rolling a Pawiidin!

Crushed · « **Reply #20 on:** June 26, 2008, 01:10:28 AM »

Diablo Blade Chronicle!

CHOW CHOW · « **Reply #21 on:** June 26, 2008, 01:44:44 AM »

Diablo 3 is my most anticipated game of all time and I will literally blow 3 or 4 loads if it's announced this weekend. I can't even imagine how many hours of my life will be sunk into this game finding loot and PK'ing Koreans. Don't even care if it's subscription-based. I'd pay whatever they asked me.

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