There's a rumor that Diablo 3 will be Xbox 360 and PC only.

Furthermore here is a quote in reference to Diablo 3 from wordpress.com in an interview with Blizzard followed by the link:

"So in the end, we believe BlizzCon 2008 will have two milestones for us. The first one will be a convention build of the Lich King to ramp up those subscription sales and the second one will be the announcement of Diablo 3 for PC and Xbox 360. Wait, did I just say Xbox 360? Yes, those very same interviews reveal that Blizzard is working very closely with Microsoft and they are interested in seeing how the Live Anywhere service can work using battle.net..."

Hmmmm.....should be epic if true.

Sounds good to me, maybe some future partnership. Would love to see SC2 on the 360 as well, since my computer is a piece of crap.millwrought

That would be awesome if SC2 went to 360 as well but I think Diablo 3 has an even better chance mainly because of its action rpg roots which fits well with consoles.

[QUOTE="millwrought"]Sounds good to me, maybe some future partnership. Would love to see SC2 on the 360 as well, since my computer is a piece of crap.bphan

That would be awesome if SC2 went to 360 as well but I think Diablo 3 has an even better chance mainly because of its action rpg roots which fits well with consoles.

Well, Too Human is bascially Diablo, and it looks great. And a lot of RTS's are coming to the 360, so it would make sense to bring it on to the 360.

this rumor is false. Blizzard specifically said not even 2 months ago that they weren't going to be making a console game anytime soon(and Blizzard doesn't lie about that stuff... They may dodge questions about what they are working on but they never outright lie. Same thing with Valve. Both are extremely standup companies that deserve a lot of respect). Their games have such a massive audience on the PC alone that wasting resources on the consoles to expand said audience would be a waste of money. Anyone who wants this game will buy it on the PC. It will certainly run on just about any PC so that isn't a factor.

Sounds good to me, maybe some future partnership. Would love to see SC2 on the 360 as well, since my computer is a piece of crap.millwrought

:D same, hope its true.

this rumor is false. Blizzard specifically said not even 2 months ago that they weren't going to be making a console game anytime soon(and Blizzard doesn't lie about that stuff... They may dodge questions about what they are working on but they never outright lie. Same thing with Valve. Both are extremely standup companies that deserve a lot of respect). Their games have such a massive audience on the PC alone that wasting resources on the consoles to expand said audience would be a waste of money. Anyone who wants this game will buy it on the PC. It will certainly run on just about any PC so that isn't a factor.

horrowhip

First, nothing is true, everything is permited. Second, how would that be a waste of money?!? It would sell more copies = more money.

this rumor is false. Blizzard specifically said not even 2 months ago that they weren't going to be making a console game anytime soon(and Blizzard doesn't lie about that stuff... They may dodge questions about what they are working on but they never outright lie. Same thing with Valve. Both are extremely standup companies that deserve a lot of respect). Their games have such a massive audience on the PC alone that wasting resources on the consoles to expand said audience would be a waste of money. Anyone who wants this game will buy it on the PC. It will certainly run on just about any PC so that isn't a factor.

horrowhip

Can you show me a link where blizzard flatly denies a 360 version.

[QUOTE="horrowhip"]

this rumor is false. Blizzard specifically said not even 2 months ago that they weren't going to be making a console game anytime soon(and Blizzard doesn't lie about that stuff... They may dodge questions about what they are working on but they never outright lie. Same thing with Valve. Both are extremely standup companies that deserve a lot of respect). Their games have such a massive audience on the PC alone that wasting resources on the consoles to expand said audience would be a waste of money. Anyone who wants this game will buy it on the PC. It will certainly run on just about any PC so that isn't a factor.

millwrought

First, nothing is true, everything is permited. Second, how would that be a waste of money?!? It would sell more copies = more money.

Yeah they would probably sell 3-5x as many units on consoles than PC. And with PC piracy on the rise, they may have re-thought about the issue.

Yeah they would sell a lot more I would think. And if they do make it for the 360, I want cross platform play between 360 and PC.

Xbox 360 wants to learn diablo 3.

Xbox 360 can only have 1 great action RPG.

Xbox 360 has chosen to forget Too Human.

Xbox 360 has learnt Diablo 3!

Interesting if true.

Its one of the few games that I will buy for PC as I figured I would have no choice, but given a 360 option I would take it.

It's a rumor they would not destroy Diablo's Franchise and reputation by putting it on a console.

[QUOTE="millwrought"][QUOTE="horrowhip"]

this rumor is false. Blizzard specifically said not even 2 months ago that they weren't going to be making a console game anytime soon(and Blizzard doesn't lie about that stuff... They may dodge questions about what they are working on but they never outright lie. Same thing with Valve. Both are extremely standup companies that deserve a lot of respect). Their games have such a massive audience on the PC alone that wasting resources on the consoles to expand said audience would be a waste of money. Anyone who wants this game will buy it on the PC. It will certainly run on just about any PC so that isn't a factor.

bphan

First, nothing is true, everything is permited. Second, how would that be a waste of money?!? It would sell more copies = more money.

Yeah they would probably sell 3-5x as many units on consoles than PC. And with PC piracy on the rise, they may have re-thought about the issue.

No, Orange Box sold more on the PC than the consoles combined, let alone something like Diablo.

Yeah they would sell a lot more I would think. And if they do make it for the 360, I want cross platform play between 360 and PC.

millwrought

If this is true, then it would be cross platform, since its over Battle Net ... the question now is, how will this effect PC mods?

Xbox 360 wants to learn diablo 3.

Xbox 360 can only have 1 great action RPG.

Xbox 360 has chosen to forget Too Human.

Xbox 360 has learnt Diablo 3!

Pietrooper

Nah, I'll take both thank you very much!

And I wonder if this is true, if angry fanboy's would attack Blizzard.

[QUOTE="bphan"]

[QUOTE="millwrought"]Sounds good to me, maybe some future partnership. Would love to see SC2 on the 360 as well, since my computer is a piece of crap.millwrought

That would be awesome if SC2 went to 360 as well but I think Diablo 3 has an even better chance mainly because of its action rpg roots which fits well with consoles.

Well, Too Human is bascially Diablo, and it looks great. And a lot of RTS's are coming to the 360, so it would make sense to bring it on to the 360.

hopefully if they do release sc2 on consoles the can add a mouse and keyboard attachment

[QUOTE="horrowhip"]

this rumor is false. Blizzard specifically said not even 2 months ago that they weren't going to be making a console game anytime soon(and Blizzard doesn't lie about that stuff... They may dodge questions about what they are working on but they never outright lie. Same thing with Valve. Both are extremely standup companies that deserve a lot of respect). Their games have such a massive audience on the PC alone that wasting resources on the consoles to expand said audience would be a waste of money. Anyone who wants this game will buy it on the PC. It will certainly run on just about any PC so that isn't a factor.

millwrought

First, nothing is true, everything is permited. Second, how would that be a waste of money?!? It would sell more copies = more money.

Xbox 360 wants to learn diablo 3.

Xbox 360 can only have 1 great action RPG.

Xbox 360 has chosen to forget Too Human.

Xbox 360 has learnt Diablo 3!

Pietrooper

It's a good thing for Too Human, then, that, even if this were true, Diablo 3 wouldn't be coming until next year (at the earliest), and Too Human is coming this year.

Meu2k7,

Well it selled more on the PC, but it ALSO solid on the other consoles, so they still made money out of it.

And about mods, look at Unreal Tournment 3, it is coming too the 360 and Epic said that the 360 game will have full mod support. Though no real details.

[QUOTE="horrowhip"]

this rumor is false. Blizzard specifically said not even 2 months ago that they weren't going to be making a console game anytime soon(and Blizzard doesn't lie about that stuff... They may dodge questions about what they are working on but they never outright lie. Same thing with Valve. Both are extremely standup companies that deserve a lot of respect). Their games have such a massive audience on the PC alone that wasting resources on the consoles to expand said audience would be a waste of money. Anyone who wants this game will buy it on the PC. It will certainly run on just about any PC so that isn't a factor.

millwrought

First, nothing is true, everything is permited. Second, how would that be a waste of money?!? It would sell more copies = more money.

Lol, assasins creed phrase alert.

Xbox 360 wants to learn diablo 3.

Xbox 360 can only have 1 great action RPG.

Xbox 360 has chosen to forget Too Human.

Xbox 360 has learnt Diablo 3!

Pietrooper

Pokemon phrase alert!

Meu2k7,

Well it selled more on the PC, but it ALSO solid on the other consoles, so they still made money out of it.

And about mods, look at Unreal Tournment 3, it is coming too the 360 and Epic said that the 360 game will have full mod support. Though no real details.

millwrought

I didnt disagree with that. But he said the opposite.

Anywho, if its the PS3's idea of "Full mod support" then its not really is it? limited to maps and skins/models. which is a nice foundation yes, but its not the full.

Ranked matchs will be limited to normal files probably, while custom will have the option for modded servers.

Not that I believe this is happening, until some footage is shown of the game at least.

[QUOTE="millwrought"][QUOTE="horrowhip"]

this rumor is false. Blizzard specifically said not even 2 months ago that they weren't going to be making a console game anytime soon(and Blizzard doesn't lie about that stuff... They may dodge questions about what they are working on but they never outright lie. Same thing with Valve. Both are extremely standup companies that deserve a lot of respect). Their games have such a massive audience on the PC alone that wasting resources on the consoles to expand said audience would be a waste of money. Anyone who wants this game will buy it on the PC. It will certainly run on just about any PC so that isn't a factor.

bphan

First, nothing is true, everything is permited. Second, how would that be a waste of money?!? It would sell more copies = more money.

Yeah they would probably sell 3-5x as many units on consoles than PC. And with PC piracy on the rise, they may have re-thought about the issue.

really? A game PROVEN to have an audience of 8 million on the PC will sell 3-5x as many copies on consoles... REALLY? Because that is just amazing that they would manage a 150-200% attach rate. The real question is why are the 360 users buying 2-3 copies of this game? And Blizzard games have very low piracy because they are online based games. This game in particular. Of all of Blizzard's games, this game is the least likely to be pirated because it will basically be an MMO game of sorts.

to millwrought, the reason it is a waste is because the cost of porting and bring it up to Blizzard standards(they would need to build an Xbox 360 engine, they would need to refine the controls, they would need to go through the entire process of porting their online service to make it compatible with Xbox Live(they would use Battle.net If you think they won't, you are mistaken) and they would need to redo all of the assets to work in the new engine). Development costs would be very high for the game because well... Blizzard has high standards and won't accept anything less than perfection.

Then, it would sell MAYBE 1 million on consoles. Most of the audience for the game would buy it for PC because this game would be nothing more than a fanservice. New customers would probably get it on PC too because they connection with WoW on the PC. At which point, profits would be minimal and therefore a waste of time.

The rumor also throws up huge red flags when it states that Blizzard is interested in working with Live Anywhere... 1- Live on PC hasn't been called Live Anywhere in well over 2 years

and 2 - Blizzard has specifically stated that they don't believe that third party services for online should be used, hence why they always push their battle.net stuff.

Don't some of you remember that Diablo 1 went to PS1? Diablo 3 would work awesome with Xbox 360. Plus battle.net on LIVE. Droools.bphan

Also Starcraft came to the Nintendo 64, and I felt it had some solid controls.

ah.. please !!! stop using internet blogs as rumour. blizzard have said the yare not workign on console atm so no diablo 3 for 360naval

[QUOTE="millwrought"][QUOTE="horrowhip"]

this rumor is false. Blizzard specifically said not even 2 months ago that they weren't going to be making a console game anytime soon(and Blizzard doesn't lie about that stuff... They may dodge questions about what they are working on but they never outright lie. Same thing with Valve. Both are extremely standup companies that deserve a lot of respect). Their games have such a massive audience on the PC alone that wasting resources on the consoles to expand said audience would be a waste of money. Anyone who wants this game will buy it on the PC. It will certainly run on just about any PC so that isn't a factor.

rickjamesxx

First, nothing is true, everything is permited. Second, how would that be a waste of money?!? It would sell more copies = more money.

no... I am just looking at the facts... You know, being a realist. And Blizzard has said they aren't interested in consoles.

Just look at their April Fools day joke... They openly mocked the prospect of making a console game....

[QUOTE="naval"]ah.. please !!! stop using internet blogs as rumour. blizzard have said the yare not workign on console atm so no diablo 3 for 360rickjamesxx

they have said many times no plans for console, so atm chances are not so good and the source of the rumour is pretty lame.

[QUOTE="bphan"]Don't some of you remember that Diablo 1 went to PS1? Diablo 3 would work awesome with Xbox 360. Plus battle.net on LIVE. Droools.millwrought

Also Starcraft came to the Nintendo 64, and I felt it had some solid controls.

yea but the ports were afterthoughts, if it comes out on the 360 at the same time as the PC version and isn't completely geared towards the PC version I'm going to be so pissed. They can put it on the 360 as long as it doesnt interfere with the PC version.

[QUOTE="millwrought"]

Meu2k7,

Well it selled more on the PC, but it ALSO solid on the other consoles, so they still made money out of it.

And about mods, look at Unreal Tournment 3, it is coming too the 360 and Epic said that the 360 game will have full mod support. Though no real details.

Meu2k7

I didnt disagree with that. But he said the opposite.

Anywho, if its the PS3's idea of "Full mod support" then its not really is it? limited to maps and skins/models. which is a nice foundation yes, but its not the full.

Ranked matchs will be limited to normal files probably, while custom will have the option for modded servers.

Not that I believe this is happening, until some footage is shown of the game at least.

Though horrowhip brought up a point that it would cost more making the game for the Xbox 360, but think about this. We have Sup Com, UaW:EA, Halo Wars, World in Conflict, And Commander and Conquer 3 on the console. We some games that play on the console they play a lot like Diablo (Too Human, Fable.). So I think getting it on a console will open it up to ALL players, casual players who don't have the time to get a computer to run these big games, but can afford a cheap=o console.

Of course the PC version will sale way more, but this could pave the way for other people to get into the game.

And I agree with you on the topic of mod support Meu2k7, it will not be that big, but it is a start.

[QUOTE="bphan"]Don't some of you remember that Diablo 1 went to PS1? Diablo 3 would work awesome with Xbox 360. Plus battle.net on LIVE. Droools.millwrought

Also Starcraft came to the Nintendo 64, and I felt it had some solid controls.

yes but Blizzard didn't work on either of those games and both of those games were commercial failures and complete wastes of money(despite the games being smash hits on the PC). Blizzard is currently only interested in PC because that is where their fanbase is. Keep in mind, the leading country in the world for purchasing Blizzard products is South Korea... Which is basically PC only. They are just pleasing their longtime fans now. Starcraft 2 is phase 1 of that, and Diablo 3 is phase 2. Why would they be working on consoles if they are just trying to please the existing fanbase that is currently on the PC? That makes absolutely no sense at all.

Wow I just had a thought. Multiple players in coop on Xbox Live with Achievements. Droools.bphan

[QUOTE="millwrought"]

[QUOTE="bphan"]Don't some of you remember that Diablo 1 went to PS1? Diablo 3 would work awesome with Xbox 360. Plus battle.net on LIVE. Droools.horrowhip

Also Starcraft came to the Nintendo 64, and I felt it had some solid controls.

yes but Blizzard didn't work on either of those games and both of those games were commercial failures and complete wastes of money(despite the games being smash hits on the PC). Blizzard is currently only interested in PC because that is where their fanbase is. Keep in mind, the leading country in the world for purchasing Blizzard products is South Korea... Which is basically PC only. They are just pleasing their longtime fans now. Starcraft 2 is phase 1 of that, and Diablo 3 is phase 2. Why would they be working on consoles if they are just trying to please the existing fanbase that is currently on the PC? That makes absolutely no sense at all.

Why can't we please both parties? Is it really that great of a sin to bring Starcraft 2 to the 360? Or even Diablo? Maybe Blizzard wants to expand. There's a lot of money in the console market (IDK why Blizzard would want more money, they raped everyone with WoW.), so maybe they would like a piece of that. Why can't the PC gamers get the game they love, while us console folk can enjoy it too.

And look at Epic Games, supported the PC fanbase, but now is starting to make more console games. Companies change.

Diablo 1 and Starcraft might have been on console, but since 2006 Blizzard dissolved his consoles team to completely focus on PC and have already stated they have no intention to develop on next gen consoles.Tykain

You seem completely and irrationally hostile to the idea of the game being on 360. How could the rumor of an awesome game coming to another platform be bad. You'll still get it for PC. Did Microsoft kill your dog or something. Dude what's your problem. It can even come to PS3. That would be great as well.

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"][QUOTE="millwrought"]

Meu2k7,

Well it selled more on the PC, but it ALSO solid on the other consoles, so they still made money out of it.

And about mods, look at Unreal Tournment 3, it is coming too the 360 and Epic said that the 360 game will have full mod support. Though no real details.

millwrought

I didnt disagree with that. But he said the opposite.

Anywho, if its the PS3's idea of "Full mod support" then its not really is it? limited to maps and skins/models. which is a nice foundation yes, but its not the full.

Ranked matchs will be limited to normal files probably, while custom will have the option for modded servers.

Not that I believe this is happening, until some footage is shown of the game at least.

Though horrowhip brought up a point that it would cost more making the game for the Xbox 360, but think about this. We have Sup Com, UaW:EA, Halo Wars, World in Conflict, And Commander and Conquer 3 on the console. We some games that play on the console they play a lot like Diablo (Too Human, Fable.). So I think getting it on a console will open it up to ALL players, casual players who don't have the time to get a computer to run these big games, but can afford a cheap=o console.

Of course the PC version will sale way more, but this could pave the way for other people to get into the game.

And I agree with you on the topic of mod support Meu2k7, it will not be that big, but it is a start.

what? Blizzard is well known for making games that require so little that any PC bought in the past 7 years will be able to run it. All it needs is Shader Model 2.0

And considering Shader Model 4.0 came out 2 years ago... They are requiring something 2 generations back. That is like someone releasing a PS3 game that also runs on the PSX....

And if you don't have Shader Model 2.0 that means you can't even run Vista... At which point your PC is pathetic and a junker that needs to be replaced(and can be replaces for sub $500)....

[QUOTE="Tykain"]Diablo 1 and Starcraft might have been on console, but since 2006 Blizzard dissolved his consoles team to completely focus on PC and have already stated they have no intention to develop on next gen consoles.bphan

You seem completely and irrationally hostile to the idea of the game being on 360. How could the rumor of an awesome game coming to another platform be bad. You'll still get it for PC. Did Microsoft kill your dog or something. Dude what's your problem. It can even come to PS3. That would be great as well.

they would have to change some fundamental aspects of the gameplay to make it play nearly the same on the PC and the 360, which would suck.

[QUOTE="Tykain"]Diablo 1 and Starcraft might have been on console, but since 2006 Blizzard dissolved his consoles team to completely focus on PC and have already stated they have no intention to develop on next gen consoles.bphan

You seem completely and irrationally hostile to the idea of the game being on 360. How could the rumor of an awesome game coming to another platform be bad. You'll still get it for PC. Did Microsoft kill your dog or something. Dude what's your problem. It can even come to PS3. That would be great as well.

we are just realistic and not blindly listening to rumors. All we are saying is don't get your hopes up because this rumor is less likely than a rumor that Sony is releasing a 360 exclusive game would be.

[QUOTE="bphan"]

[QUOTE="Tykain"]Diablo 1 and Starcraft might have been on console, but since 2006 Blizzard dissolved his consoles team to completely focus on PC and have already stated they have no intention to develop on next gen consoles.laughingman42

You seem completely and irrationally hostile to the idea of the game being on 360. How could the rumor of an awesome game coming to another platform be bad. You'll still get it for PC. Did Microsoft kill your dog or something. Dude what's your problem. It can even come to PS3. That would be great as well.

they would have to change some fundamental aspects of the gameplay to make it play nearly the same on the PC and the 360, which would suck.

We dont even know if Diablo 3 will be an Isometric game (Doubting it) , itl probably be a fantasy version of Hellgate London, but who knows, we dont even know if the game is being made officially .