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...is...Diablo 3!!!
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hahaha, you wish! *gg*
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...well, no, it's honestly quite disappointing for PC gamers. Blizzard's latest project is called "Starcraft: Ghost", a 3D tactical action game and it is apparently being developed for "next gen consoles", an attribute claimed by Playstation 2, X-Box and GameCube all at the same time. The game is currently being developed in cooperation with Nihilistic Software. An article dealing with the matter can supposedly be found right here at IGN. We are not able to open that site at the moment due to "Too many requests". Wish you more luck.
A big wet one goes out to Chris "Metal" Johnson from VoodooExtreme for being the one who managed to overcome the traffic barrier and being the 1st one to spread the word.
Here's Chris' quote from IGN:Although it appears to be console-only, one aspect that we're sure everyone is wondering about is will the game be online, and of course so did we. "We are trying to focus on creating a really solid game with a strong storyline," said Bill. "We know that online is kind of the cool, new thing for consoles, so we're kind of investigating what our online plans are. We haven't really made a decision exactly one way or the other, or even what we would do necessarily." Luckily, even if the game isn't online for the consoles, it at least sounds like the team has a few multiplayer modes in the works. As Bill explained, "I think that one thing Halo got a lot of acclaim for was its multiplayer, and we've always very much enjoyed creating multiplayer experiences. So I'm sure that in some way there will be a multiplayer element, but how much of that is online or online-only really remains yet to be seen."
Update: Was able to get through to the official site. Here's some more info:StarCraft®: Ghost™, Blizzard Entertainment’s upcoming tactical-action console game, refines the epic experience of StarCraft to the level of the individual soldier. Engage the StarCraft universe face-to-face as a deadly Ghost operative in the employ of the Dominion. With the help of determined allies, follow story-driven missions that take you from massive planetary battles through dangerous solo operations to an unexpected turn of events that leaves the fate of the universe in your hands.
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***and here's the full press release***
Blizzard Entertainment® Announces StarCraft: Ghost™
Blizzard unveils plans to bring the legendary franchise to console gamers
MAKUHARI, Japan – September 20, 2002 – During a press conference today at the Tokyo Game Show, Blizzard Entertainment®, a studio of the games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, unveiled StarCraft: Ghost™, a tactical-action console game set in Blizzard’s epic StarCraft® universe. StarCraft: Ghost is currently under development and is scheduled for a worldwide release on multiple console systems. The game will be co-published by Capcom and Blizzard Entertainment in Japan; further announcements regarding platform/country specifics will be announced in the months to come.
In StarCraft: Ghost, players take the role of Nova, a lethal Ghost operative skillfully trained in the arts of espionage and tactical combat. Twenty years of ruthless physical conditioning and techno-psychological instruction have made Nova a being of terrifying potential. With the help of a determined group of allies, players follow a series of story-driven missions, engaging in a deadly mix of planetary battles and dangerous solo operations. To complete their mission objectives, players must execute intelligent tactical decisions while mastering an advanced arsenal of sophisticated weaponry.
“We’re very excited about returning to the StarCraft series,” stated Mike Morhaime, Blizzard Entertainment president and co-founder. “Our roots are based in console gaming, and we look forward to developing this universe for the next-generation console systems.”
Key features in StarCraft: Ghost include:
· Revolutionary new style of gameplay featuring enhanced physical and psionic abilities
· Hostile Environment Suit designed to magnify strength, agility, and speed
· Over-the-top special effects offer stunning visuals and unparalleled tactical realism
· Immersive 3D environments showcase rich textures and highly stylized character models
· Unique Calldown abilities allow players to target large-scale attacks from the ground
· A deeply evolving storyline set in Blizzard’s gritty sci-fi StarCraft universe
As the story unravels, players find themselves traversing uncharted terrain and battling adversaries never before seen by followers of the series. Bold 3D graphics give players a new, in-depth perspective on familiar planets and former battlefields from the legendary universe. A dynamic 3rd-person camera view displays dramatic lighting, startling detail, and a blend of realistic and fantastical design. Co-developed by Blizzard Entertainment and Nihilistic Software, Inc.™, StarCraft: Ghost is scheduled for release in late 2003.
Since its debut in 1998, the #1-selling StarCraft series* has won industry acclaim and has shattered sales records worldwide with over six million copies shipped. Blizzard continued the series with the critically acclaimed StarCraft: Brood War™, which won multiple Expansion Pack of the Year awards and is still considered by many critics to be one of the best add-on products to date.
Best known for blockbuster hits including the Warcraft®, StarCraft, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment (www.blizzard.com), a studio of the games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating many of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard’s track record includes seven #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s free Internet gaming service Battle.net® reigns as the largest in the world, with millions of active users. |
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