The rating alone might make it nearly impossible for it to break any records. Based on how the beta is now though. I believe it will probably be one of the best rpgs of all time =3. My greatest hope is that Inferno difficulty is fun to play lol.
"Rating" as in "M for Mature"? Even if you were 6 at the time diablo 2 came out you can buy Diablo 3 without any problems, as it came out 11 years ago. Also, to combat this theory that the rating will have ANY effect, Call of Duty is rated M and breaks record sales every year.
Basically what games that break records now have that Diablo series doesn't. Is a name with the current gaming youth. It will just be viewed as an old game that used to be popular, rather than a potential buy. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever for kids to buy Diablo 3 when it comes out. Unless an older gamer introduces it to them.
I believe this is really not true. I graduated from HS over a year ago and there were sophomore's and junior's who had never played SC, but because they had played WoW they purchased SC2 because they knew that blizzard has a good product. And since WoW is very kid friendly in most ways there is no doubt some kids who will be very interested in both WoW and other blizzard products.
Call of Duty is also the most popular genre in video games by far. Diablo 3 is the best of its genre, but not that popular of a genre. The difficulty to get the game will prevent a lot of younger people from even trying. Especially if they already have a game they like.
Its only hope is if they play the beta or a demo. The action oriented changes to the game will probably make just about anyone like the game if they try it. I just don't believe anyone is gonna try it until someone recommends it to them. When I was in high school and middle school, very few people I went to school with played Blizzard games. I had to get people into it for them to start. I just don't believe that since it's not as impacting on kids now, as it was in the past. That it gives them a reason to randomly buy it on release day to chance it sucking.
Kids will buy a shooter game in the blink of an eye because they are relatively easy to play and get into. They won't buy a game that someone explains to them is going to need thinking to beat the game. As great as an impact Diablo 3 is gonna have. I just don't see it breaking many records in sales in the beginning. Especially by how many people are complaining about features they dislike about the game. That might cause people to not buy it right away and let their friend buy it instead for an in depth demo.
Basically what games that break records now have that Diablo series doesn't. Is a name with the current gaming youth. It will just be viewed as an old game that used to be popular, rather than a potential buy. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever for kids to buy Diablo 3 when it comes out. Unless an older gamer introduces it to them.
Call of Duty has a large body of gamers who absolutely hate it for being well... the most basic shooter game that's recycled with every sequel. But it still manages to acquire an enormous fan base (I really fail to see how - but than again I have a brain). So I wouldn't worry about people being turned off from playing D3 just because people a complaining about what they don't like in it. =)
Call of Duty is also the most popular genre in video games by far. Diablo 3 is the best of its genre, but not that popular of a genre. The difficulty to get the game will prevent a lot of younger people from even trying. Especially if they already have a game they like.
Its only hope is if they play the beta or a demo. The action oriented changes to the game will probably make just about anyone like the game if they try it. I just don't believe anyone is gonna try it until someone recommends it to them. When I was in high school and middle school, very few people I went to school with played Blizzard games. I had to get people into it for them to start. I just don't believe that since it's not as impacting on kids now, as it was in the past. That it gives them a reason to randomly buy it on release day to chance it sucking.
Kids will buy a shooter game in the blink of an eye because they are relatively easy to play and get into. They won't buy a game that someone explains to them is going to need thinking to beat the game. As great as an impact Diablo 3 is gonna have. I just don't see it breaking many records in sales in the beginning. Especially by how many people are complaining about features they dislike about the game. That might cause people to not buy it right away and let their friend buy it instead for an in depth demo.
Basically what games that break records now have that Diablo series doesn't. Is a name with the current gaming youth. It will just be viewed as an old game that used to be popular, rather than a potential buy. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever for kids to buy Diablo 3 when it comes out. Unless an older gamer introduces it to them.
Call of Duty has a large body of gamers who absolutely hate it for being well... the most basic shooter game that's recycled with every sequel. But it still manages to acquire an enormous fan base (I really fail to see how - but than again I have a brain). So I wouldn't worry about people being turned off from playing D3 just because people a complaining about what they don't like in it. =)
Call of Duty has a large body of gamers who absolutely hate it for being well... the most basic shooter game that's recycled with every sequel. But it still manages to acquire an enormous fan base (I really fail to see how - but than again I have a brain). So I wouldn't worry about people being turned off from playing D3 just because people a complaining about what they don't like in it. =)
Well I'm hoping the game wins awards as it definitely deserves to. But I just don't think its realistic to think it will happen soley because its my favorite game series =3. I'm also not really worried about it or anything xD. But most definitely if those biased players who play some of those shooters were to try Diablo 3 when it comes out. I know for a fact they will like it simply because it has enough action elements to the game for them to play it. If those players lose those biased outlooks on games, then maybe Diablo 3 could ROTFL stomp everyone and win a sales award. XD
I know it will probably win Game of the Year like every other game they ever released though.
The rating alone might make it nearly impossible for it to break any records. Based on how the beta is now though. I believe it will probably be one of the best rpgs of all time =3. My greatest hope is that Inferno difficulty is fun to play lol.
"Rating" as in "M for Mature"? Even if you were 6 at the time diablo 2 came out you can buy Diablo 3 without any problems, as it came out 11 years ago. Also, to combat this theory that the rating will have ANY effect, Call of Duty is rated M and breaks record sales every year.
Call of Duty is also the most popular genre in video games by far. Diablo 3 is the best of its genre, but not that popular of a genre. The difficulty to get the game will prevent a lot of younger people from even trying. Especially if they already have a game they like.
Its only hope is if they play the beta or a demo. The action oriented changes to the game will probably make just about anyone like the game if they try it. I just don't believe anyone is gonna try it until someone recommends it to them. When I was in high school and middle school, very few people I went to school with played Blizzard games. I had to get people into it for them to start. I just don't believe that since it's not as impacting on kids now, as it was in the past. That it gives them a reason to randomly buy it on release day to chance it sucking.
Kids will buy a shooter game in the blink of an eye because they are relatively easy to play and get into. They won't buy a game that someone explains to them is going to need thinking to beat the game. As great as an impact Diablo 3 is gonna have. I just don't see it breaking many records in sales in the beginning. Especially by how many people are complaining about features they dislike about the game. That might cause people to not buy it right away and let their friend buy it instead for an in depth demo.
Basically what games that break records now have that Diablo series doesn't. Is a name with the current gaming youth. It will just be viewed as an old game that used to be popular, rather than a potential buy. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever for kids to buy Diablo 3 when it comes out. Unless an older gamer introduces it to them.
With diablo falling into generally the same "genre" as wow, which is the or one of the most played games on earth. At 11.2 m current subs, holding the guineas book of world records. How do u figure it's not as popular genre? Rofl
Oh, and I assume you play only the most cultured of video games? It's unfortunate that the gaming world has succumbed to labeling video games, and the people who play those video games, negatively solely because they don't enjoy playing it or even hear that it's not a good game. There are a good majority of Call of Duty players who play the game because it's the most popular FPS and their best friends will surely purchase it, but they do not get any enjoyment from the game and I think this is where the negative view of CoD comes from. A good majority of people here do/have played World of Warcraft, so if I were to follow the usual negative thought process of those who don't play WoW I would say "Those who play WoW are no life, overweight, lifeless losers who will never see a vagina." So is that a fair assumption based on the fact that I don't enjoy the game?
I believe this is really not true. I graduated from HS over a year ago and there were sophomore's and junior's who had never played SC, but because they had played WoW they purchased SC2 because they knew that blizzard has a good product. And since WoW is very kid friendly in most ways there is no doubt some kids who will be very interested in both WoW and other blizzard products.
Starcraft 2: "As of December 2010, the game has sold nearly 4.5 million units."
Starcraft came out in march of 1998. There will be no shortage of Diablo 3 sales.
So because I enjoy call of duty I lack a brain?
Sounds about right
LMAO!!! Good one!
I didn't say it hawkeyenick, you did. So don't attack us now. =)
Well I'm hoping the game wins awards as it definitely deserves to. But I just don't think its realistic to think it will happen soley because its my favorite game series =3. I'm also not really worried about it or anything xD. But most definitely if those biased players who play some of those shooters were to try Diablo 3 when it comes out. I know for a fact they will like it simply because it has enough action elements to the game for them to play it. If those players lose those biased outlooks on games, then maybe Diablo 3 could ROTFL stomp everyone and win a sales award. XD
I know it will probably win Game of the Year like every other game they ever released though.
Be my Buddy =^.^=
With diablo falling into generally the same "genre" as wow, which is the or one of the most played games on earth. At 11.2 m current subs, holding the guineas book of world records. How do u figure it's not as popular genre? Rofl
Oh, and I assume you play only the most cultured of video games? It's unfortunate that the gaming world has succumbed to labeling video games, and the people who play those video games, negatively solely because they don't enjoy playing it or even hear that it's not a good game. There are a good majority of Call of Duty players who play the game because it's the most popular FPS and their best friends will surely purchase it, but they do not get any enjoyment from the game and I think this is where the negative view of CoD comes from. A good majority of people here do/have played World of Warcraft, so if I were to follow the usual negative thought process of those who don't play WoW I would say "Those who play WoW are no life, overweight, lifeless losers who will never see a vagina." So is that a fair assumption based on the fact that I don't enjoy the game?