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by Zach Yonzon 
Jun 28th 2008 at 6:17AM
Despite an entire week of misleading ice and blue-lit eyes that was supposed to make people think it was the Lich King, Blizzard unveiled earlier today one of the most anticipated game releases in a long time, Diablo 3. It wasn't the best kept secret, as the week leading up to the event had the entire gaming community buzzing with rumors (and hopes) of a sequel to one of Blizzard's big three properties.
Diablo is one of Blizzard's most popular properties, along with Warcraft and Starcraft. The first game in the series, a dark fantasy role-playing game, was released in 1997 to much critical success. Its sequel, Diablo 2, was released in 2000, with equally glowing reviews. Diablo received a 9.6 on GameSpot's review, the highest score on a PC game to date. Diablo 2 holds a spot in the Guiness Book of World Records for being the fastest selling computer game ever sold, with more than 1 million units sold in its first two weeks of release. It still holds the record to date.
At the Worldwide Invitational, lead designer for Diablo 3 Jay Wilson, formerly of Relic Entertainment and designer on Warhammer 40K Dawn of War, spoke about the game. The latest sequel will be a 3D hack and slash with an isometric view, with at least one familiar class -- the Barbarian, an interface with health and mana bubbles. The game world will have destructible environments and quest or story events, "more so than previous games." Alongside the old (yet new) Barbarian class is the new Witch Doctor class, with spells and a pet mechanic. Diablo 3 will also see the return of Deckard Cain, one of Diablo's most popular characters.
Update: The official site is up, with screenshots, artwork, and the cinematic and gameplay videos. And oh, a kickass picture of Tyrael. Stay a while, and listen!
Diablo is one of Blizzard's most popular properties, along with Warcraft and Starcraft. The first game in the series, a dark fantasy role-playing game, was released in 1997 to much critical success. Its sequel, Diablo 2, was released in 2000, with equally glowing reviews. Diablo received a 9.6 on GameSpot's review, the highest score on a PC game to date. Diablo 2 holds a spot in the Guiness Book of World Records for being the fastest selling computer game ever sold, with more than 1 million units sold in its first two weeks of release. It still holds the record to date.
At the Worldwide Invitational, lead designer for Diablo 3 Jay Wilson, formerly of Relic Entertainment and designer on Warhammer 40K Dawn of War, spoke about the game. The latest sequel will be a 3D hack and slash with an isometric view, with at least one familiar class -- the Barbarian, an interface with health and mana bubbles. The game world will have destructible environments and quest or story events, "more so than previous games." Alongside the old (yet new) Barbarian class is the new Witch Doctor class, with spells and a pet mechanic. Diablo 3 will also see the return of Deckard Cain, one of Diablo's most popular characters.
Update: The official site is up, with screenshots, artwork, and the cinematic and gameplay videos. And oh, a kickass picture of Tyrael. Stay a while, and listen!
WoW Insider is on the ground in Paris at the Blizzard Invitational bringing you the big announcements and latest Wrath news as it happens. Check out our latest coverage!Filed under: Events, Blizzard, News items, Worldwide Invitational
Reader Comments (Page 4 of 4)
Jase Jun 28th 2008 12:58PM
"Since when is ice a Diablo thematic element?"
Since D2 LoD the expansion came out. The entire game was a big cold snowy, icy trip all the way up to Mt. Arreat...which was shown in the unveiling.
RetPallyJil Jun 28th 2008 3:18PM
Screw Diablo.
Oh and did you hear their incredible paladin news?
Bliz: Ret gear sucks!
Us: :O NO WAY
Bliz: Yes, and to make up for the 3+ years you've had to try to play with inferior gear, you KNOW WHAT WE'RE GOING TO DO?
Us: Oh what, Blizzard? WHAT? :D
Bliz: We're going to add Death Knights to your gear slot, so now you have to fight TWO different classes to win something. But did you see the D3 trailer?
Us: F U, Bliz.
og Jun 29th 2008 2:03PM
QQ more please. go to the forums and whine there, not here
Striker Jun 30th 2008 4:49PM
Why do you think we're happy about Diablo? You say "screw it" Yet you're completely happy playing a game that screws YOU over. Cut the cord man.
Jordan Jul 2nd 2008 6:58AM
"Diablo 2 holds a spot in the Guiness Book of World Records for being the fastest selling computer game ever sold, with more than 1 million units sold in its first two weeks of release. It still holds the record to date."
Bzzzzt, incorrect, but thanks for playing.
The correct answer, as was announced a couple of weeks ago, is GTA 4, and before that had been Halo 3.
ScytheNoire Jun 29th 2008 4:18AM
Greatest news, because it's not an MMO you have to pay for. I can't wait, looks awesome. Curious how they are going to do the story. But this will rock.
sakamper Jun 29th 2008 9:43AM
The facebook page is also up:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DIABLO-3/23250000971
Doorsmaniac Jul 3rd 2008 8:03AM
"Diablo 2 holds a spot in the Guiness Book of World Records for being the fastest selling computer game ever sold, with more than 1 million units sold in its first two weeks of release. It still holds the record to date."
Bzzzzt, incorrect, but thanks for playing.
The correct answer, as was announced a couple of weeks ago, is GTA 4, and before that had been Halo 3.
To the person who posted this.....YOur an Idiot......It says COMPUTER GAME!!!!!!!!!! GTA4 is not out for the Computer yet.........Maybe those were the fastest selling CONSOLE games but in the records DIablo II is fastest for computers.....DUHHH!