DIABLO 3 announced!!!

[Jammrock]

woo hoo!!!!

http://www.blizzard.com/us/splash.html

http://www.blizzard.com/diablo3/

Every once in a while I forget how gorgeoud the artwork at Blizzard is, and then they release stuff like this.

See the poll above...

[Nowhere]

It better be Soon(tm), not soon, otherwise my heart will be torn due to having to choose between 2 and 3

[Jammrock]

Did I mention the gameplay trailer is 807 MB? The cinematic trailer is gorgeous! Highly recommended viewing.

[Belwarrior]

It better be Soon(tm), not soon, otherwise my heart will be torn due to having to choose between 2 and 3

hope this helps Q & A from the website

When will Diablo III be released?

It's too early to estimate Diablo III's release date. As with all Blizzard Entertainment games, our goal is to create a game that is as fun, balanced, and polished as possible. We intend to take as much time developing Diablo III as is necessary to ensure the game meets our own high expectations and those of our players

[Lambo-Fan]

Did I mention the gameplay trailer is 807 MB? The cinematic trailer is gorgeous! Highly recommended viewing.

I totally agree! Just watched the gameplay trailer and so far it looks like Diablo III will become awesome. I also like that they didn't try to re-invent everything but stay to the key advantages of the Diablo series: the need for gathering items, co-op mode in multiplayer, leveling up the character, having an authentic atmosphere in the game etc.

One thing that scares me a bit is the amout of blood you can see: here in Germany something like that could lead to a strongly censored version of Diablo III, maybe with blue blood or roboters instead of bleeding monsters

[Admiral]

Best scenario, Christmas 2009 release.
Still waiting for Star Craft II.

[Jammrock]

I spotted this today as well:

http://www.blizzard.com/us/press/080626-auth.html

IRVINE, Calif. –- June 26, 2008 -– Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today introduced an optional extra layer of security for World of Warcraft®, its award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Designed to attach to a keychain, the lightweight and waterproof Blizzard® Authenticator is an electronic device that generates a six-digit security code at the press of a button. This code is unique, valid only once, and active for a limited time; it must be provided along with the account name and password when signing in to the World of Warcraft account linked to it.

This optional security measure will be available at the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, which takes place June 28-29 in Paris, France. In addition, the Blizzard Authenticator will be made available for purchase via Blizzard's online store in the near future for a cost of $6.50.

"It's important to us that World of Warcraft offers a safe and enjoyable game environment," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "One aspect of that is helping players avoid account compromise, so we're pleased to make this additional layer of security available to them."

To learn more about the Blizzard Authenticator, please visit http://www.blizzard.com/security-token.

Who knew stealing WoW accounts was such a huge deal?

[Mehen]

NOT MMO and lots of Co-op. Awesome.

[az]

Wow, this looks more than good (although, when looking at stills, I'd prefer it to look more dark and gritty)! Can't wait!

BTW, did anyone else like Diablo 1 better than Diablo 2?

[Mehen]

Wow, this looks more than good (although, when looking at stills, I'd prefer it to look more dark and gritty)! Can't wait!

BTW, did anyone else like Diablo 1 better than Diablo 2?

Sort of. But I think only because I was younger when I played it. You tend to enjoy games more at a younger age.
I've gone back and played d1 a few times - but I get bored pretty quick.

That said - anyone wanna play some D1 sometime?

[az]

If I can find the CD...

I like the music much better in D1, and it seemed somehow sharper, more connected than D2, probably because of the beautifully pre-rendered 2D graphics and the great sounds.

[Mehen]

woot!

[High_Jumbllama]

Gonna have to break out D2:LOD now.

[Rakido]

Wow, this looks more than good (although, when looking at stills, I'd prefer it to look more dark and gritty)! Can't wait!

BTW, did anyone else like Diablo 1 better than Diablo 2?

here, here