Oh, no hints? Too bad that we've already cracked the case. With Blizzcon just around the bend, hopefully we'll find out if our hunch holds water. What's your theory?
Blizzard: Our new, secret project is "totally awesome"
by Justin McElroy 
on Jul 16th 2007 10:00AM
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Oh, no hints? Too bad that we've already cracked the case. With Blizzcon just around the bend, hopefully we'll find out if our hunch holds water. What's your theory?
Reader Comments (38)
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:03AM Vidikron said
Please let it be Diablo III.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:11AM (Unverified) said
that is the single greatest piece of artwork the world has ever seen.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:13AM (Unverified) said
Of course it's "totally awesome." I'd love to hear this: "We have a top-secret project... I can't give you any hints, but I can tell you that it's just OK. Wait a few months and buy it when it's down to $20."
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:15AM Geist said
Ugh. Some new IP please. No more Warcraft this, Starcraft that, and Diablo this other thing.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:17AM Stevorino said
I LOVE all three franchises, but I agree. I'll get the next SC, WC, and Diablo on the day they release, regardless of reviews--but I want to see some new stuff.
It seems like everything Blizzard releases is pure gold, and I'm sure any new IP's they develop will be no different.
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It seems like everything Blizzard releases is pure gold, and I'm sure any new IP's they develop will be no different.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:14AM WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco said
Well considering it either has to be Diablo 3 or some new IP, I don't think there's too much guessing.
Several ex Blizz employees said Diablo 3 WAS in the works a while ago, so.... on verra
Several ex Blizz employees said Diablo 3 WAS in the works a while ago, so.... on verra
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:17AM Zertoss said
Can you imagine if we got both Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3 next year? I think the entire population of South Korea would explode. Hell, the whole universe might.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:21AM (Unverified) said
I think it'll be a new IP with "craft" in the title.
"BoatCraft" or "DudeCraft" or "CakeCraft"
"BoatCraft" or "DudeCraft" or "CakeCraft"
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:24AM (Unverified) said
I'm waiting for World of CakeCraft.
I can't wait to start my Coconut Cake Guild
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I can't wait to start my Coconut Cake Guild
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:26AM ymmv said
What I was wondering about ... He said: "In terms of development staff it’s probably around 350. World of Warcraft is about 135 people, 40 for Starcraft II, 40 for team 3, our cinematics team is about 85 guys."
So why do they have twice as many people working on cinematics compared to teams 2 and 3? Blizzard has released two full games and two expansion sets in five years. That's not enough cinemtatics to keep so many people busy for so long. Is Blizzard doing a full length World of Warcraft CGI movie?
So why do they have twice as many people working on cinematics compared to teams 2 and 3? Blizzard has released two full games and two expansion sets in five years. That's not enough cinemtatics to keep so many people busy for so long. Is Blizzard doing a full length World of Warcraft CGI movie?
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 11:03AM Crono141 said
Cinematics of the quality that Blizzard has for its game takes alot of people. 85 people is not nearly enough for a full length film. Just IMDB any one of pixars films and see how many people that have working on those.
I'm not suprized that there are more on the Cinematic team than the programming team. Those movies take alot of manpower.
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I'm not suprized that there are more on the Cinematic team than the programming team. Those movies take alot of manpower.
Posted: Jul 17th 2007 2:19AM (Unverified) said
Have you seen the StarCraft II trailer? Granted, its much shorter than a full length feature, but compare the quality and depth of that trailer (Or any of Blizzard's cinematics) and you'll see its a wonder they don't need double that. Not to mention that the 85 person team is making cinematics for SCII and Team 3, and made some (absolutely stunning) cinematics for WoW.
Blizzard has always done great CGI, not only their realism, but the effect and depth that the scenes have. Think back to StarCraft when you had the Battlecruiser leaving the Terrans behind, to get pwned by the Zerg, or the Act 2 cinematic in Diablo 2. Truly stunning work.
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Blizzard has always done great CGI, not only their realism, but the effect and depth that the scenes have. Think back to StarCraft when you had the Battlecruiser leaving the Terrans behind, to get pwned by the Zerg, or the Act 2 cinematic in Diablo 2. Truly stunning work.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:29AM (Unverified) said
What I would love to see is a Bioware-style RPG made by Blizzard, simply because Blizzard is one of the few companies that would take the time to make it perfect, rather than Bioware's "great idea, but it feels unfinished" games.
Of course, that's just me dreaming. It'll probably be Diablo III, which understandable, considering that Diablo fans have been waiting for a sequel nearly as long as StarCraft fans.
Of course, that's just me dreaming. It'll probably be Diablo III, which understandable, considering that Diablo fans have been waiting for a sequel nearly as long as StarCraft fans.
Posted: Jul 17th 2007 2:21AM (Unverified) said
I don't know. The Blizzard guy sounded... excited about what he was talking about. Though Diablo 3 would be great, I have to think that this is a new IP
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Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:50AM (Unverified) said
They will hint at it first few days at BlizzCon; anyone who ever had to track down foreshadowing statements in books will likely hear the hints after a minuteof speculation.
Oh, and who says its a new game? It could easily be an update - maybe a Diablo 2 for a next gen system, prepared for online play, with updated graphics and obviously controls. To me, that'd totally kick arse.
Blizzard hasn't done a console game in a while - the last being their port of the lost vikings, IIRC.
Oh, and who says its a new game? It could easily be an update - maybe a Diablo 2 for a next gen system, prepared for online play, with updated graphics and obviously controls. To me, that'd totally kick arse.
Blizzard hasn't done a console game in a while - the last being their port of the lost vikings, IIRC.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 10:57AM WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco said
If they make Diablo 3, can they finally make most of the skills useful AT LAUNCH? I mean, sure they made Holy Bolt do 14,000 damage in Diablo 2... in patch 1.11, like 5 years after release
and it still sucked
look at Guild Wars for example, where skill strength only matters on your investment in its "attribute", so that all (90%) skills suck at 0 attrib and rock at 16. Diablo should do something like that.
and it still sucked
look at Guild Wars for example, where skill strength only matters on your investment in its "attribute", so that all (90%) skills suck at 0 attrib and rock at 16. Diablo should do something like that.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 11:06AM Crono141 said
Guild Wars IS diablo 3, just done by a different developer.
I mean honestly, what would you want diablo 3 to look like? And how is that different from GW.
I mean honestly, what would you want diablo 3 to look like? And how is that different from GW.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 11:12AM (Unverified) said
As a person who has not played Guild Wars, this comparison is lost on me.
How exactly is the MMO like Diablo 2 in terms of playstyle?
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How exactly is the MMO like Diablo 2 in terms of playstyle?
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 11:16AM Stevorino said
I strongly disagree. While NCSoft is made up of a lot of ex-Blizzard devs...the atmosphere, polish, and overall detail inherent in Blizzard games aren't present in Guild Wars.
I love Guild Wars--it's a great game, especially for those not wanting to make the monthly payments to play WoW, but it isn't Diablo.
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I love Guild Wars--it's a great game, especially for those not wanting to make the monthly payments to play WoW, but it isn't Diablo.
Posted: Jul 17th 2007 11:32PM (Unverified) said
In Diablo, things have always progressed around you, the character. The world changed around your character, which is what made it such an immersing experience. All the quests seemed to fit together in a realistic, believable sence.
MMOs, because of their persistant world, and recycled quests, cant come close to duplicating what Diablo is.
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MMOs, because of their persistant world, and recycled quests, cant come close to duplicating what Diablo is.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 11:14AM (Unverified) said
Team 3
Diablo 3
Seems to make sense to me.
Diablo 3
Seems to make sense to me.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 11:18AM fragmit said
Please let it be World Of My Little Pony
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 11:19AM WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco said
Sederian:
Guild Wars is like diablo in that you run around and slash stuff to complete quests and gain exp
it is not a "true MMO" in that there are players everywhere, mostly instances of zones, similar to diablo2's instanced games. However unlike Diablo you don't have to leave games into lobbies to find people to play, you can just go to any town (walking or map teleporting) and meet up with people there to do quests or missions or whatever.
Guild Wars is like diablo in that you run around and slash stuff to complete quests and gain exp
it is not a "true MMO" in that there are players everywhere, mostly instances of zones, similar to diablo2's instanced games. However unlike Diablo you don't have to leave games into lobbies to find people to play, you can just go to any town (walking or map teleporting) and meet up with people there to do quests or missions or whatever.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 11:24AM (Unverified) said
Starcraft: Ghost.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 11:30AM (Unverified) said
It has gotta be StarCraft: Ghost right?
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 11:39AM Crono141 said
I'd love for them to finish starcraft: ghost. Give me a wii port with polish.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 4:07PM (Unverified) said
I've heard third hand info about a blizzard employee who has actually played diablo 3 in whatever state it's currently in, so I'm sure it's going to be the announcement.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 1:16PM (Unverified) said
For the Wii?
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 1:17PM (Unverified) said
The needs some superior teams on games. 3rd party games are great, except when its developed by the benchwarmers.
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Posted: Jul 16th 2007 1:19PM (Unverified) said
Blackthorne sequel anyone?
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 2:30PM (Unverified) said
No offense but any game that isn't coming out until 2012 needs to just STFU until at the very least 2011. I don't care if it is from Blizzard, even though they are one of my favorite game makers.
Posted: Jul 16th 2007 3:02PM dinglebrits said
considering blizzard releases about one game every four years on average, if it isn't released until 2011 it's easily worthy of the hype a blizzard game deserves
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Posted: Jul 16th 2007 4:09PM BananaBoat said
Am I the only one hoping for a full featured Cow game called CowCraft: King's Downfall? What could be more awesome than an entire game filled with gigantor cows that walk on their hind legs and swing pole-arms at you?
Posted: Jul 17th 2007 4:23AM (Unverified) said
OMG!!! Could it be that Team 3 is finally working on the epic RTS of my dreams??!! WHORECRAFT!!! =o oooh - i want to play that one soooo bad! =P
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