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Im trying to figure out if there is any word on the release of D3 beta, an estimate is fine but it should be a well informed estimate. I just want to know because I just recently got orders to mobilize to Afghanistan and it would be nice to play some D3 before I go to the sandbox : P. If I miss out I miss out but I grew up with Diablo and all other blizzard games so to miss out on a big thing like a beta for D3 will be a real downer.
All we have right now is speculation; some people think that Beta will be released sometime in the first half of this year, some people think it'll be the latter half. Nobody knows. I think it will be released sometime in late April / Early May, but that's just me.
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As must of us see it, the beta is expected sometime this summer and a release is either Q4 of this year, or Q1 of next. Honestly Q4 of this year is looking a little bleak, so for all logical reasons I'd place bets in Q1 of 2012.
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Given the serious nature of your question, I'm going to give you a serious answer. First off, none of us know when the beta is coming out. With that said, there are some little clues to help narrow it down. Blizzard has said that they are trying to get the game out this year. Keep in mind that they are not guaranteeing it. But if that is there current plan, they also said they are planning beta to last about six months. So, considering a 2011 release (again which can be pushed back to early next year) and a 6 month beta, the latest it can start if they still want to hit their deadline is late June. The only other clue we have is that Mike Morhaime said that they would discuss diablo's beta at the May activision financial conference call. It is unlikely that beta will start before then.
So, my educated guess is sometime between late may through June. The traditionalist in ke says June 28 although I personally want it sooner. As long as betas out by my birthday (July 10) I won't have a rage fit.
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When is the exact date for the next conference call?
I don't think there is a set date (at least not for public knowledge), but last year it was May 6th. Maybe it will be the same as last year? Who knows.... lol
Given the serious nature of your question, I'm going to give you a serious answer. First off, none of us know when the beta is coming out. With that said, there are some little clues to help narrow it down. Blizzard has said that they are trying to get the game out this year. Keep in mind that they are not guaranteeing it. But if that is there current plan, they also said they are planning beta to last about six months. So, considering a 2011 release (again which can be pushed back to early next year) and a 6 month beta, the latest it can start if they still want to hit their deadline is late June. The only other clue we have is that Mike Morhaime said that they would discuss diablo's beta at the May activision financial conference call. It is unlikely that beta will start before then.
So, my educated guess is sometime between late may through June. The traditionalist in ke says June 28 although I personally want it sooner. As long as betas out by my birthday (July 10) I won't have a rage fit.
I have heard they may release beta before the conference call, that way they can discuss the major issues during the conference.
I would like to hope that's what they do, if not I guess we'll have to wait for the conference to find out the beta release date. The retail version should go for sale approximately 6 months after the beta is released.
Given the serious nature of your question, I'm going to give you a serious answer. First off, none of us know when the beta is coming out. With that said, there are some little clues to help narrow it down. Blizzard has said that they are trying to get the game out this year. Keep in mind that they are not guaranteeing it. But if that is there current plan, they also said they are planning beta to last about six months. So, considering a 2011 release (again which can be pushed back to early next year) and a 6 month beta, the latest it can start if they still want to hit their deadline is late June. The only other clue we have is that Mike Morhaime said that they would discuss diablo's beta at the May activision financial conference call. It is unlikely that beta will start before then. So, my educated guess is sometime between late may through June. The traditionalist in ke says June 28 although I personally want it sooner. As long as betas out by my birthday (July 10) I won't have a rage fit.
How i read it was they wanted to beta out 6 months before release, not FOR six months, could be wrong, can someone find or link where they were talking about beta and 6 months or can someone like sixen/force comment, your our only hope(s)?
I have heard they may release beta before the conference call, that way they can discuss the major issues during the conference. I would like to hope that's what they do, if not I guess we'll have to wait for the conference to find out the beta release date. The retail version should go for sale approximately 6 months after the beta is released.
Where have you heard this or who have you hear this from?
At the 2010 blizzcon there is an interview with jay Wilson. When asked about the beta, he said it would run forabout six months. If anything, then it will be longer than six months before release once beta starts since the game usually does not come out the day after beta ends.
However, Bashiok responded to a question on when beta would start on the B.net forums to which he replied "about six months before release". So it appears that the length of the beta and the amount of time from when beta starts to release is the same six month time frame.
As for the beta starting before the conference call, there has been no information from blizzard about this happening. At this point it is any guess whether or not it will. My guess is that it will not.
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Im trying to figure out if there is any word on the release of D3 beta, an estimate is fine but it should be a well informed estimate. I just want to know because I just recently got orders to mobilize to Afghanistan and it would be nice to play some D3 before I go to the sandbox : P. If I miss out I miss out but I grew up with Diablo and all other blizzard games so to miss out on a big thing like a beta for D3 will be a real downer.
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As must of us see it, the beta is expected sometime this summer and a release is either Q4 of this year, or Q1 of next. Honestly Q4 of this year is looking a little bleak, so for all logical reasons I'd place bets in Q1 of 2012.
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So, my educated guess is sometime between late may through June. The traditionalist in ke says June 28 although I personally want it sooner. As long as betas out by my birthday (July 10) I won't have a rage fit.
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I don't think there is a set date (at least not for public knowledge), but last year it was May 6th. Maybe it will be the same as last year? Who knows.... lol
This is a very serious answer.
I would like to hope that's what they do, if not I guess we'll have to wait for the conference to find out the beta release date. The retail version should go for sale approximately 6 months after the beta is released.
How i read it was they wanted to beta out 6 months before release, not FOR six months, could be wrong, can someone find or link where they were talking about beta and 6 months or can someone like sixen/force comment, your our only hope(s)?
Where have you heard this or who have you hear this from?
However, Bashiok responded to a question on when beta would start on the B.net forums to which he replied "about six months before release". So it appears that the length of the beta and the amount of time from when beta starts to release is the same six month time frame.
As for the beta starting before the conference call, there has been no information from blizzard about this happening. At this point it is any guess whether or not it will. My guess is that it will not.
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There is no proof, I'm just saying it would make sense for them to do that. Only time will tell for sure.
Yay! Can't wait, I'll be in line from 4am till it opens!!!