Is Diablo 3's release this summer going to seriously hurt our population?

Grozmok · #1 03-21-2012, 07:59 PM

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I give better than even odds that it will kinda suck.

I will bet you 50k pp on blue that it will be an overwhelming success.

We're talking about Blizzard, a company that has cancelled multiple titles (Starcraft: Ghost for the naysayers) in the past because it wasn't up to their standards. Hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on development only to be completely scrapped. A company that clears $1b annually, easy. They've got cash to burn and have no reason to release a shitty product.

I'll take that bet.

bizzum · #2 03-22-2012, 12:15 AM

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I will bet you 50k pp on blue that it will be an overwhelming success.

Success /= Good Game.

Its obvious its going to be a success, they already have a huge enough following to make the sales, and out of those millions there are enough who will play it and enjoy it.

Still doesn't make it a good game!

Velion · #3 03-22-2012, 12:40 AM

I'm not going to lie, they could just re-release Diablo 2 with better graphics and I'll still enjoy the shit out of it. I've enjoyed every single game Blizzard has ever put out so I will be surprised if this is any different.

But I do agree with everyone else, it's a different type of game than EQ. It might cut down on my P99 playtime but it won't make me leave completely by any means.

Slave · #4 03-22-2012, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Grozmok [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I will bet you 50k pp on blue that it will be an overwhelming success.

We're talking about Blizzard, a company that has cancelled multiple titles (Starcraft: Ghost for the naysayers) in the past because it wasn't up to their standards. Hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on development only to be completely scrapped. A company that clears $1b annually, easy. They've got cash to burn and have no reason to release a shitty product.

I'll take that bet.

So according to you, World of Warcraft is a wonderful game? I think we have completely different standards for excellence.

Swish · #5 03-22-2012, 01:10 AM

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So according to you, World of Warcraft is a wonderful game? I think we have completely different standards for excellence.

lol death knights... lol...

Lorraine · #6 03-22-2012, 03:05 AM

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So according to you, World of Warcraft is a wonderful game? I think we have completely different standards for excellence.

He said 'successful' , not 'wonderful'...

While the second is subject to personal opinions, the first is not. Numbers don't lie. Between the Warcraft RTS series, Starcraft RTS series, Diablo and World of Warcraft - Blizzard has been a dominant force all over the gaming scene.

Even DoTA has a bigger funbase/playerbase than entire companies would dream/envy of having - right now.

Scavrefamn · #7 03-22-2012, 03:52 AM

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Even DoTA has a bigger funbase/playerbase than entire companies would dream/envy of having - right now.

Actually DotA's (paying/registered/active) fanbase is low compared to what Riot/League of Legends has.

I'm afraid your statement is rooted in ignorance, sir.

Ikonoclastia · #8 03-22-2012, 04:13 AM

WoW success is similiar to McDonalds success. They both deliver a fast, convenient and cheap product which is fantastic for the instant satisfaction crowd. A sports analogy would be WoW = mini golf, EQ = real golf. I doubt any Blizzard game will deviate from that course.

Kwitchercryn · #9 03-22-2012, 05:23 AM

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WoW = mini golf, EQ = real golf

Bazinga! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

fischsemmel · #10 03-22-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorraine [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Even DoTA has a bigger funbase/playerbase than entire companies would dream/envy of having - right now.

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Actually DotA's (paying/registered/active) fanbase is low compared to what Riot/League of Legends has.

I'm afraid your statement is rooted in ignorance, sir.

Actually, Lorraine's statement is 100% true. There are definitely entire companies that would dream of having a following the size of DoTA's.

Herp derp.