starcraft 2 and new diablo?

awhir

from megagames souunds very very very very cool since im a starcraft fan :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


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During the London launch event for the World of Warcraft expansion; The Burning Crusade, a high ranking Blizzard exec hinted at sequels for two of the developer's most prized franchises.

Speaking to crowds in London, Itzik Ben Bassat said,

...as a Starcraft player I can tell you that I hope it wouldn't go a decade - we launched Starcraft in '98 - I hope it wouldn't go a decade before we stand here and celebrate the next Starcraft together. He didn't stop there, as he also added, We haven't forgotten that we have these two franchises, and what I can tell you is that I look forward to stand here in a few years, or whenever it's going to be, and celebrate with you the launch of the next Starcraft or the next Diablo.

So, the simple interpretation of these comments suggests that Blizzard is well under way in developing Diablo and Starcraft games. Things can't be so simple however, as Blizzard is well known for being secretive and protective of its projects. If Bassat did not just get carried away by the moment and his comments have some basis we are certain that Blizzard will be upset with its executive; if, on the other hand, these comments are mere speculation then Blizzard should again be disturbed as hopes have been raised and fans will be disappointed.

As it is unlikely that Blizzard will wish to waste two franchises as successful as Diablo and Starcraft, we expect that there must be some truth to Mr. Bassat's comments, we are just not quite sure why those comments were made as Blizzard is not in the habit of releasing information about its, under development, projects.

DarthWraak

Zerg!

awhir

phfft!!!!

omg its starcraft no 1 like it here?

Stalfos

More interested in Diablo although i'd say they would mess it up by turning it into a proper 3D game.

Rhyme

Stalfos wrote:

More interested in Diablo although i'd say they would mess it up by turning it into a proper 3D game.

Seconded, Diablo's simplicity compared to other similar games was one of the biggest pulls for me. Then again, if i can't run Titan Quest, i don't have much hope unless i upgrade my pc

Pugsley

Rhyme wrote:

Then again, if i can't run Titan Quest, i don't have much hope unless i upgrade my pc

Dont worry you didnt miss out on much, Titan Quest was awful.

Would really like a new starcraft, would definately get my mitts on a Diablo either though.

DarthWraak

awhir wrote:

phfft!!!!

omg its starcraft no 1 like it here?

Well, I did say "Zerg!"...

Gotta love that zerg

pimpy_c

Did anyone play the demo of Starcraft before the release of the game? I remember the "Zerg" were actually called the "Xenomorphs"! Just some useless knowledge for you!

In response to the prospect of a sequel....... Booyeah! And Diablo is a pretty kick ass series too. Blizzard really have it goin on! Success after success after success!

Ph3n0m

Pugsley wrote:

Dont worry you didnt miss out on much, Titan Quest was awful.

Would really like a new starcraft, would definately get my mitts on a Diablo either though.

Oh come on Titan Quest wasnt that bad

humanji

I quite liked Titan Quest. It wasn't brilliant, but it was a nice little diversion.

NutJob

awhir wrote:

phfft!!!!

omg its starcraft no 1 like it here?

I do and i know a fair few guys still playing it weekly. its installed on my pc at the moment with broodwar and has been on every pc i own since i bouht the game.