Blizzard: We Might Return to Console Development

[garfoldsomeoneelse]

That's actually kinda exciting. I look forward to seeing what they potentially have to offer.

 

[Dexiro]

As long as they actually put effort into their console titles instead of just making cheap ports to grab some more money. I was a bit annoyed that Valve did that.

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

Alienating?? They have one of the most popular MMOs in the world, a hugely popular RTS series, especially in Korea, not to mention Diablo. If that's alientation, I'd like a slice of it

But still rely on another company to support their servers, who give out a free game when something goes wrong.

Not to mention that they've boosted the RRP for a Triple A title again.

Now if they'd said, like certain other companies, that they'd release WoW or similar on consoles, that would be something to look forward to. Simply saying "We might look at a more lucrative market" isn't really something that's likely to please their main fanbase, is it?

 

[The Great JT]

Diablo 3 might work on the consoles, but they'd have to implement it right.

 

[ShrooM_DoughKiD]

Dear Blizzard:

Stick with what you're good at.

Alienating PC owners?

HAH, thats depressingly true. QQ

 

[stabnex]

Blizzard is owned by Activision now. Activision takes other peoples ideas and runs them into the ground by making sequels. An original IP out of this prospect is not in the cards anymore.

I'm not saying I wouldn't buy Warcraft 3: Modern Warfare

 

[Gxas]

Starcraft: Ghost is still my number one most anticipated game of all time. Do it Blizz. Do it for me.

 

[Jared]

Well, if they keep the options open at least...that would be nice. I wouldnt mind seeing some blizzard games on a console

 

[Pikeperch]

Lost Vikings 4 please!

Wait, there's a 3 already? Why haven't I played it and where can I get it?

 

[ThreeKneeNick]

While developing for the PC may result in something that cant be ported to a console without major modifications to the interface/control/playstyle departments, i don't think developing for consoles does the same thing to a PC port, so as long as you don't go console exclusive with a new IP, its good, go for it.

 

[Coldie]

Blizzard is owned by Activision now. Activision takes other peoples ideas and runs them into the ground by making sequels. An original IP out of this prospect is not in the cards anymore.

Activision is not involved in Blizzard's game development process, Blizzard is big enough to take care of their own ideas.
Also, Blizzard is making a new, original IP right now (as well as a game in each of their three major franchises). Granted, it's a "next-gen" MMORPG, so it won't be a very good console game, but it's a brand new franchise nonetheless.

 

[PumpActionJesus]

There will be blood if Diablo 3 goes to console..

Games that bow down the inadequate console technology and the community not used to such epic RPGs fail.

It will ruin a flawless franchise :/

please dont do this for a little extra money.

 

[Shoggoth2588]

This is the age of remakes and reboots. I think Blizzard should give Starcraft: Ghost another shot.

 

[mikecoulter]

They seem to be doing fine without them...

 

[tehroc]

I read this and can't help but feel that whats really being said is, "Blizzard is going to make cash-grab games for the consoles, at the urging of Bobby Kotick."

You can't think like that, they have explicitly stated that these bad decisions are all Blizzard. We are going to have to accept that a great company is now driven by greed and not by making great games. Now, on the other hand, if you dont believe Mike Morhaime or Tom Tippi don't ever get together with Kotick for lunch and discuss business your fooling yourself.

 

[DTWolfwood]

tho i guess they can do the whole pause the game while skill swapping thing.

Sorry to burst that bubble, but pause doesn't work in multi-player. And we all know that it's gonna be best in co-op.

well then sux to be a pad player

 

[DominicxD]

If they released World of Warcraft on the consoles they could make fucking billions from subscription fees. O_O

 

[Dioxide20]

*cough*Starcraft Ghost*cough*

 

[Alar]

There will be blood if Diablo 3 goes to console..

Games that bow down the inadequate console technology and the community not used to such epic RPGs fail.

It will ruin a flawless franchise :/

please dont do this for a little extra money.

Dragon Age did this, didn't it? It seemed to be a game intended for PC, but there were ports made by the developers for consoles. I don't see anything wrong with Blizzard doing the same for Diablo 3 (starting by perfecting it for the PC, and then porting it afterwards). The controls are simpler than those in Dragon Age, after all (or so it seems).

If you want the full experience, as I did with Dragon Age, just grab it for the PC!

 

[Wandrecanada]

After the purging of nearly every person who delivered the old and great console games AND the removal of Blizzard North the makers of Diablo I'd hate to see the new ActiBlizzard crap all over some of my favorite older console franchises.

The only thing Blizzard has been known for doing in the past decade is dumbing down and diluting their franchises for mass market (ie: people who are not their core demographic in the first place). If they want to make new crappy pablum franchises that's ok. Just leave the old fun games out of it.