I don't know if you want to call this news or not, but I just read this quote by Bashiok
We're still looking good for third quarter, which is before the end of September.
We're preparing ourselves for an extremely limited, and extremely rough beta. The number of people let in will simply be dependent on concurrency of active players (we want to keep it full), and rough because we expect many issues as we're trying out a lot of new hardware and systems all at the same time. We'll get it ironed out before release of course, but while most of our other game tests have been of seemingly releasable products, we're preparing for this one to be a true beta. - Bashiok
First Rob Pardo said that its going to be TOUGH to get it out this year, but that they are still trying..
Now this from Bashiok, To be honest I haven't thought it would come out in 2011 for a while now.. But now I know 100% that it won't be.
At first they were saying we are still on track blah blah.. now its they are starting to say eeeeh its going to be hard.. and we expect a lot of problems in the beta..
TL:DR - D3 wont be coming out this year more than likely.
Nobody knows man. We will have no idea about the retail launch until the Beta hits in the coming weeks. Be positive! Huge few months coming up for rpg fans
Um, where do you get that it won't come out this year? I believe they specifically stated that they are shooting for third quarter. Unless that is referring to the beta specifically, but even then I would not be surprised at all for Diablo 3 to have a December release.
Everything I've read on the topic (from the interviews posted in the the news) seems to point out that they are shooting for this year as release.
Um, where do you get that it won't come out this year? I believe they specifically stated that they are shooting for third quarter. Unless that is referring to the beta specifically, but even then I would not be surprised at all for Diablo 3 to have a December release.
Everything I've read on the topic (from the interviews posted in the the news) seems to point out that they are shooting for this year as release.
They stated that the Beta would be out third quarter not the game itself. I doubt a decemeber release is likely.. Even if the beta were to come out right now, thats still only 3-4 months. And I have this gut feeling that Beta wont be out until mid september, if not late september.
All Bashiok said was: They are still targeting a quarter 3 beta release..
Which means before end of september..
this means:
Beta will come out before 30th of september AND, it still might be anytime right around the corner. He is being secretive about it..
also, bash said that the beta needs to REALLY be beta, so, the earlier they get it out, the better..
Seems like you didn't read it. He clearly stated that they EXPECT A LOT of issues with the Beta as they are testing a lot of new things. He also stated that all the previous Blizzard Beta's have been basically, the finished product and that the D3 beta will be the first TRUE beta they have ever run. By TRUE beta, I mean there will be LOTS of things to fix. And things to fix means delays.
Um, where do you get that it won't come out this year? I believe they specifically stated that they are shooting for third quarter. Unless that is referring to the beta specifically, but even then I would not be surprised at all for Diablo 3 to have a December release.
Everything I've read on the topic (from the interviews posted in the the news) seems to point out that they are shooting for this year as release.
They stated that the Beta would be out third quarter not the game itself. I doubt a decemeber release is likely.. Even if the beta were to come out right now, thats still only 3-4 months. And I have this gut feeling that Beta wont be out until mid september, if not late september.
All Bashiok said was: They are still targeting a quarter 3 beta release..
Which means before end of september..
this means:
Beta will come out before 30th of september AND, it still might be anytime right around the corner. He is being secretive about it..
also, bash said that the beta needs to REALLY be beta, so, the earlier they get it out, the better..
Seems like you didn't read it. He clearly stated that they EXPECT A LOT of issues with the Beta as they are testing a lot of new things. He also stated that all the previous Blizzard Beta's have been basically the end product and that the D3 beta will be the first TRUE beta they have ever run. By TRUE beta, I mean there will be LOTS of things to fix. And things to fix means delays.
I believe it has been stated that beta will last ~2 months.
Whenever the topic of release comes up, I'm always curious to know what they actually, truly know at Blizzard HQ. Aside from all the PR answers ("still shooting for a 2011 release," etc), I wonder if Mr. CEO has a date in December circled on his calendar that says, "Diablo 3 TODAY," or if they really are this unsure of things. I'd like to think they higher-ups know more than they let on, but my devil's advocate usually kicks that in the junk.
Whenever the topic of release comes up, I'm always curious to know what they actually, truly know at Blizzard HQ. Aside from all the PR answers ("still shooting for a 2011 release," etc), I wonder if Mr. CEO has a date in December circled on his calendar that says, "Diablo 3 TODAY," or if they really are this unsure of things. I'd like to think they higher-ups know more than they let on, but my devil's advocate usually kicks that in the junk.
I honestly believe they themselves don't know. Personally I believe that after the huge fuck up they had with SC2 (Announcing a date, and then pushing it back multiple times nearly a year after their initial date). Blizzard doesn't want to mess up that bad again, for them the solution is easy, don't give a date until they are 100% sure of it themselves.
Do you not get the point that if the beta doesnt go smoothly and has lots of issues that need to be fixed, that it will TAKE TIME, yes that's the most important word there TIME to fix the issues. Blizzard stated that the game is on track for a 2011 release if all goes extremely smoothly with the beta.
Bashiok stating that the beta will be ROUGH means that there will be more to FIX, which will take MORE TIME, making the beta run LONGER. Making the release date get PUSHED. Do you get this? I'm not arguing with you about the beta coming out this quarter. I never stated it wasn't.
Does a December release still look impossible? No.
Would they push it forward to give the release more build up and greater publicity? I hope not.
I'm still hoping they release the Beta well before September 30th, maybe on or around Gamescon would be a smart move. Blizzard needs to jump on the 4th quarter release band wagon because I would hope they want to get some piece of the gaming pie against all the other AAA releases.
Do you not get the point that if the beta doesn't go smoothly and has lot's of issues that need to be fixed, that it will TAKE TIME, yes that's the most important word there TIME to fix the issues. Blizzard stated that the game is on track for a 2011 release if all goes extremely smoothly with the beta.
Bashiok stating that the beta will be ROUGH means that there will be more to FIX, which will take MORE TIME, making the beta run LONGER. Making the release date get PUSHED. Do you get this? I'm not arguing with you about the beta coming out this quarter. I never stated it wasn't.
And what do you think they will be doing in the 2-3 months of having a beta?
Sitting on their hands with a thumb up the ass?
The TIME during BETA, is SUPPOSED to be ENOUGH to FIX things.. HENCE, they are still RELEASING it.. this YEAR..
GET it? NOW?
My goodness lol, I didn't even come here to argue but this is the last thing I'm going to say. In a friendly manner as well.
All I'm saying is that Blizzard said that they beta would be short if it went smoothly, if it doesn't then it will take longer then 2-3 months. It's not guaranteed to be that short. And Bashiok stating that it will be rough, makes me assume that it may take longer than their initial guess of the beta length.
The point people are trying to make is that they've stated that they expect a two month beta. Them saying this when they said it'd be the first real beta they've had means that they are already relatively confident that any issues that crop up will be fixable within those two months. The point they are trying to put out is not that the game is unfinished, but that they really need to get a LOT of testing done within a short amount of time. So instead of it being like WoW beta's where you essentially get to play content early for quite awhile, D3's beta will be focused rather heavily on finding bugs, stress testing the systems, and polishing the edges.
Heck, they've already stated that they have a fully playable alpha version. So I highly doubt the game is as unfinished as you make it seem. They just want to kinda let people that are looking forward to the beta that the focus will be testing, testing, and more testing. So I'd expect frequent server resets, lots of little skill interaction reports, etc.
I'm still expecting a 2011 release. If not 2011 really early 2012 (Jan/Feb likely).
Even with Bashiok's post i still think it will take 3 mouths in the worst case.
He said majority of their product go to the beta somewhat polished but it's not D3 case. But it does not mean the beta will be long. Remember, unlike other Blizz games, D3 beta testing does not evolve class balancing and mechanics revision.
When Bashiok bsaid "rough beta" i think D3 will be really unpolished at beta. Lot's of bugs etc...
Do you not get the point that if the beta doesn't go smoothly and has lot's of issues that need to be fixed, that it will TAKE TIME, yes that's the most important word there TIME to fix the issues. Blizzard stated that the game is on track for a 2011 release if all goes extremely smoothly with the beta.
Bashiok stating that the beta will be ROUGH means that there will be more to FIX, which will take MORE TIME, making the beta run LONGER. Making the release date get PUSHED. Do you get this? I'm not arguing with you about the beta coming out this quarter. I never stated it wasn't.
And what do you think they will be doing in the 2-3 months of having a beta?
Sitting on their hands with a thumb up the ass?
The TIME during BETA, is SUPPOSED to be ENOUGH to FIX things.. HENCE, they are still RELEASING it.. this YEAR..
GET it? NOW?
My goodness lol, I didn't even come here to argue but this is the last thing I'm going to say. In a friendly manner as well.
All I'm saying is that Blizzard said that they beta would be short if it went smoothly, if it doesn't then it will take longer then 2-3 months. It's not guaranteed to be that short. And Bashiok stating that it will be rough, makes me assume that it may take longer than their initial guess of the beta length.
You're misintepreting the word "rough"..
Doesn't mean it's going to be "hard" to get the beta tested... it means the beta is gonna be a BETA version, a rough product of the complete product.
Meaning, it won't be anything near the finished product, but i will give u an idea, since it will be ridden with bugs, they will fix all of it. So don't expect at releaseable product, expect a ROUGH beta, that will get fixed in time..
That doesnt mean the beta won't come out before next month.
He already fucking stated this you imbecile. HOLY CRAP YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE HE UNDERSTANDS THAT YOU'RE RIGHT AND HE'S NOT!!!!! Dude, he knows. Shut the fuck up you little neckbeard nancy.
Oh jeez, lol, clearly all of you REALLY REALLY want to believe that everything will be perfect and on time. Its blizzard for christ sakes, I thought you would all know better.. Forget I even made this thread.
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First Rob Pardo said that its going to be TOUGH to get it out this year, but that they are still trying..
Now this from Bashiok, To be honest I haven't thought it would come out in 2011 for a while now.. But now I know 100% that it won't be.
At first they were saying we are still on track blah blah.. now its they are starting to say eeeeh its going to be hard.. and we expect a lot of problems in the beta..
TL:DR - D3 wont be coming out this year more than likely.
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Everything I've read on the topic (from the interviews posted in the the news) seems to point out that they are shooting for this year as release.
They stated that the Beta would be out third quarter not the game itself. I doubt a decemeber release is likely.. Even if the beta were to come out right now, thats still only 3-4 months. And I have this gut feeling that Beta wont be out until mid september, if not late september.
Seems like you didn't read it. He clearly stated that they EXPECT A LOT of issues with the Beta as they are testing a lot of new things. He also stated that all the previous Blizzard Beta's have been basically, the finished product and that the D3 beta will be the first TRUE beta they have ever run. By TRUE beta, I mean there will be LOTS of things to fix. And things to fix means delays.
I believe it has been stated that beta will last ~2 months.
I honestly believe they themselves don't know. Personally I believe that after the huge fuck up they had with SC2 (Announcing a date, and then pushing it back multiple times nearly a year after their initial date). Blizzard doesn't want to mess up that bad again, for them the solution is easy, don't give a date until they are 100% sure of it themselves.
Yes, I believe approx 2-3 months. Like Dec 19th.
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I still believe in 2011 release.
Do you not get the point that if the beta doesnt go smoothly and has lots of issues that need to be fixed, that it will TAKE TIME, yes that's the most important word there TIME to fix the issues. Blizzard stated that the game is on track for a 2011 release if all goes extremely smoothly with the beta.
Bashiok stating that the beta will be ROUGH means that there will be more to FIX, which will take MORE TIME, making the beta run LONGER. Making the release date get PUSHED. Do you get this? I'm not arguing with you about the beta coming out this quarter. I never stated it wasn't.
Would they push it forward to give the release more build up and greater publicity? I hope not.
I'm still hoping they release the Beta well before September 30th, maybe on or around Gamescon would be a smart move. Blizzard needs to jump on the 4th quarter release band wagon because I would hope they want to get some piece of the gaming pie against all the other AAA releases.
Fingers crossed.
I agree 100%.
Don't forget DotA 2.
I agree 100%.
Don't forget DotA 2.
My goodness lol, I didn't even come here to argue but this is the last thing I'm going to say. In a friendly manner as well.
All I'm saying is that Blizzard said that they beta would be short if it went smoothly, if it doesn't then it will take longer then 2-3 months. It's not guaranteed to be that short. And Bashiok stating that it will be rough, makes me assume that it may take longer than their initial guess of the beta length.
Heck, they've already stated that they have a fully playable alpha version. So I highly doubt the game is as unfinished as you make it seem. They just want to kinda let people that are looking forward to the beta that the focus will be testing, testing, and more testing. So I'd expect frequent server resets, lots of little skill interaction reports, etc.
I'm still expecting a 2011 release. If not 2011 really early 2012 (Jan/Feb likely).
He said majority of their product go to the beta somewhat polished but it's not D3 case. But it does not mean the beta will be long. Remember, unlike other Blizz games, D3 beta testing does not evolve class balancing and mechanics revision.
When Bashiok bsaid "rough beta" i think D3 will be really unpolished at beta. Lot's of bugs etc...