DIABLO III

Since 6945 Days

Newest sales for Diablo series is 18.5 million copies from the press release of Diablo III. Heheh from 2006 it has sold more than million copies more :p thats great feat for such an old games. As said now after Diablo III announcement they are selling much more. There is even digital download versions now available. Good for Blizzard :)

Here is the official press release for those interested: http://www.blizzard.com/us/press/080628.html

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GrimThorne

Since 7050 Days

Well Grift as funny as it sounds, most console gamers now feel entitled to whatever gaming has to offer, that includes games and genres that were once only exclusive to PC. And I agree that Diablo on any console is a long shot.

We've watched FPS' crossover with amazing success on console. Strategy has struggled but a worthy control scheme for game controllers will probably be achieved soon enough. Once that happens the genre will open up to consoles, perhaps with even console specific controls that play to the strengths of the gamepad.

I will always love the k/m even though it has become old school when compared to the increasingly more mainstream game controller that allows your friends to join in on the fun. While I continue to enjoy both control schemes, over the years the game playing experiences offered by them have become quite distinct. One lending itself to more social gaming while the other has remained a solitary experience.

I also agree with you that some PC versions of games suffer when consoles are also targeted by developers. But developers realize that it's in their best interests to make sure that their titles transition easily to console.

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Well Grift as funny as it sounds, most console gamers now feel entitled to whatever gaming has to offer, that includes games and genres that were once only exclusive to PC.  And I agree that Diablo on any console is a long shot.

We've watched FPS' crossover with amazing success on console. Strategy has struggled but a worthy control scheme for game controllers will probably be achieved soon enough. Once that happens the genre will open up to consoles, perhaps with even console specific controls that play to the strengths of the gamepad.

I will always love the k/m even though it has become old school when compared to the increasingly more mainstream game controller that allows your friends to join in on the fun.  While I continue to enjoy both control schemes, over the years the game playing experiences offered by them have become quite distinct. One lending itself to more social gaming while the other has remained a solitary experience.

I also agree with you that some PC versions of games suffer when consoles are also targeted by developers.  But developers realize that it's in their best interests to make sure that their titles transition easily to console.

Jollipop

Since 7061 Days

Posted by GriftGFX

You don't like the way the game controls, but you want to play it?

Hmm maybe I'm not as frikkle as you, I can enjoy a game even if the controls aren't my thing.

Besides I dont' mind the controls so much but I can see why people might and I was kind of speaking on their behalf lol.

Anywayyyyy, decided to try KUF:COD again and I think thats how it should be done control wise but with a better story and better loot lol.

I'm hoping Too Human will be good on all those fronts.

As for the rest of your post, you kind of went off on one so I think i'll just leave that :P

But It's not that I'm against keyboard and mouse either, I think the only way to play an FPS is with them, probably why I dislike them so much on console because for me it just doesn't work.

But I think this game could be pretty awesome on a console, doesn't matter because its not going to happen.

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GriftGFX

Since 7178 Days

I hope Too Human is good too.

Posted by GrimThorne

Well Grift as funny as it sounds, most console gamers now feel entitled to whatever gaming has to offer, that includes games and genres that were once only exclusive to PC. And I agree that Diablo on any console is a long shot.

We've watched FPS' crossover with amazing success on console. Strategy has struggled but a worthy control scheme for game controllers will probably be achieved soon enough. Once that happens the genre will open up to consoles, perhaps with even console specific controls that play to the strengths of the gamepad.

I will always love the k/m even though it has become old school when compared to the increasingly more mainstream game controller that allows your friends to join in on the fun. While I continue to enjoy both control schemes, over the years the game playing experiences offered by them have become quite distinct. One lending itself to more social gaming while the other has remained a solitary experience.

I also agree with you that some PC versions of games suffer when consoles are also targeted by developers. But developers realize that it's in their best interests to make sure that their titles transition easily to console.

Well put sir. What you said.

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[quote=GrimThorne]Well Grift as funny as it sounds, most console gamers now feel entitled to whatever gaming has to offer, that includes games and genres that were once only exclusive to PC.  And I agree that Diablo on any console is a long shot.

We've watched FPS' crossover with amazing success on console. Strategy has struggled but a worthy control scheme for game controllers will probably be achieved soon enough. Once that happens the genre will open up to consoles, perhaps with even console specific controls that play to the strengths of the gamepad.

I will always love the k/m even though it has become old school when compared to the increasingly more mainstream game controller that allows your friends to join in on the fun.  While I continue to enjoy both control schemes, over the years the game playing experiences offered by them have become quite distinct. One lending itself to more social gaming while the other has remained a solitary experience.

I also agree with you that some PC versions of games suffer when consoles are also targeted by developers.  But developers realize that it's in their best interests to make sure that their titles transition easily to console.[/quote]

Well put sir. What you said.

blmbox

Since 6509 Days

Posted by blmbox

How is a point & click game better with a controller?

Posted by Jollipop

Well movement for one

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Jollipop

Since 7061 Days

Posted by blmbox

Um to actually control the character with the analogue stuck like an ARPG, didn't realise I had to break it down for you :S

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GriftGFX

Since 7178 Days

Keebler Trollhouse Cookies!

How appropriate.

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blmbox

Since 6509 Days

Posted by GriftGFX

Keebler Trollhouse Cookies!

How appropriate.

I swear, it was just a coincidence ...

First you post messages on the Gears 2 thread that really pissed me off and now you're trying to change how Diablo plays! Jolli, you certainly know how to push my buttons.

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Jollipop

Since 7061 Days

Posted by blmbox

I swear, it was just a coincidence ...

First you post messages on the Gears 2 thread that really pissed me off and now you're trying to change how Diablo plays! Jolli, you certainly know how to push my buttons.

Well ya know its only a game, is it really worth getting annoyed over when someone else has a different opinion.

I never said the game was crap did I ?

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blmbox

Since 6509 Days

But, why come onto a thread just to state that you're not interested in it? Do you not see the irony?

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Jollipop

Since 7061 Days

Posted by blmbox

But, why come onto a thread just to state that you're not interested in it? Do you not see the irony?

Um have you even read this thread !!!?, I said I liked it, I'm just not a fan of the point and clickiness of it.

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blmbox

Since 6509 Days

I'm talking about the Gears 2 thread dude.

Fair enough you don't like the point and click concept, but it served Diablo 1 and 2 well so no controller format is needed. Furthermore, no console version is needed either because Blizzard know how to make blimmin' good PC games. That's not even a biased opinion from a PC gamer because I don't even play PC games, that being due to my extremely crappy PC.

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Jollipop

Since 7061 Days

Posted by blmbox

I'm talking about the Gears 2 thread dude.

Fair enough you don't like the point and click concept, but it served Diablo 1 and 2 well so no controller format is needed. Furthermore, no console version is needed either because Blizzard know how to make blimmin' good PC games. That's not even a biased opinion from a PC gamer because I don't even play PC games, that being due to my extremely crappy PC.

So why are you bringing the Gears thread in here ?

Fair enough you think the controls are fine good for you.

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GriftGFX

Since 7178 Days

Because it's becoming a trend. In this case, it's sort of like like someone going into the Metal Gear Solid thread and saying, "Oh this looks cool, but I'll wait for the version that I can play with my Xbox 360 Wheel, and hopefully it won't involve sneaking!"--and in blmbox's example it's more like going into the Tales thread and saying, "I don't like JRPG's, I think Call of Duty 4 is a better game!"

:P

But erm, the part where the boss rips one of the barbs in two.. or rather.. eats half of him, holy shit that was cool.

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Jollipop

Since 7061 Days

Posted by GriftGFX

Because it's becoming a trend. In this case, it's sort of like like someone going into the Metal Gear Solid thread and saying, "Oh this looks cool, but I'll wait for the version that I can play with my Xbox 360 Wheel, and hopefully it won't involve sneaking!"--and in blmbox's example it's more like going into the Tales thread and saying, "I don't like JRPG's, I think Call of Duty 4 is a better game!"

:P

Wasn't talking to you ... :S

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JackDick

Since 6201 Days

i like the cinematic trailer where there's fireballs raining from the sky, explosions and hordes of monsters everywhere, and the lady in the end is like..."I dont think its safe here."

lol duhh

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ramses01

Since 6704 Days

Posted by GriftGFX

If ergonomics are your main complaint re: PC gaming, well, there are ways to avoid RSI all together if you're really concerned.. but that seems like a cop-out response to me. Playing a PC game is no more detrimental to my hands and wrists than writing, or using CS3. Well, there was that one game of COD4 FFA to 1000 kills, that sorta hurt.

Can't people just let PC gamers get excited? This is an earth shattering announcement. It trumps anything E3 will have to offer for many people. I don't get why some people need to try to piss on our parade here.

It is because I write so much (well that and play online poker) that my mouse wrist kills me. Braces, good mice and wrist suppport, expensive chair and all of that reduce the RSI but doesn't elimate it.

I was almost entirely a PC gamer until this console generation. Now I much prefer playing games comfortably relaxed in my zero gravity chair.

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Isomac

Since 6945 Days

Heheh yeah that was pretty funny but I think she just saw some vision. I think she was at that monastery on the Tristram. So good to go back to Tristram again :)

Also the Tyrael scene looked great on that cinematic trailer.

Gameplay video also had that funny scene with Deckard Cain. Stay a while and listen...

Heheh that old Cain rap is quite funny too :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMAbNFptzAA
Original version was just an mp3 so youtube user has done that simple "video" for it.

For those that are playing their first time Diablo 2 there is good site that has lots of info about the game: http://www.battle.net/Diablo2exp/

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Archaos

Since 7159 Days

I'm really excited about this, but I've never played any of the other games.

I told my mate in work about the announcement today, and he was over the moon. He tried to fill me in on the lore :D

I'll have to try out the other two. I'm sure I've got plenty of time between now and the release to get acquainted with the franchise.

How many books are there?

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blmbox

Since 6509 Days

http://eu.blizzard.com/en/diablo2/demo.html

Try it. NOW.

.. :D

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Ronsauce

Since 7163 Days

LOL....I looked at the link and saw the word "demo" and almost peed myself in delight that a D3 demo hit so soon. My bad :P

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Isomac

Since 6945 Days

If you get the games don't hesitate to ask here if you have problems or something else you want to know.

Also I recommend to start characters in b.net even if you want to complete the game yourself. There is option to only allow one player to join the game (or use password). Then when later you want to play multiplayer you can join with that character to MP fun. If you started singleplayer character then you just can't use it in b.net. Well I think you can use it on open b.net but thats full off cheaters so I don't recommend it.

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Archaos

Since 7159 Days

Excellent, cheers guys!

I'm downloading the demo as I type!

Posted by Ronsauce

LOL....I looked at the link and saw the word "demo" and almost peed myself in delight that a D3 demo hit so soon. My bad :P

haha!

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LEBATO

Since 7299 Days

So when is it coming out? No one knows?

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blmbox

Since 6509 Days

They refused to give a release date, and just said that they're concerntrating more on getting a good quality game out that can be as good as it can be. What we do know is that it's been in development for around 4 years. Given the quality of the gameplay footage we've seen, i'm sure it's not too far away.

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