Its just the input stage would feel rather strange, using a joystick as such really doesn't compare to a mouse. Also the rather Orthographic projection (view) doesn't really suit for console. It would need to be a Third Person shooter style camera, in which case it would no longer be an RPG.
Then just play it on your computer. If you're not playing it on a console it doesn't need to concern you
Why? What problems does it pose? If it's the same exact game, I see no bad in it. If you have a problem with consoles not having keyboards or something, I know at least the PS3 has USB slots. The game is also featuring voice chat, I believe, so a keyboard would not even be necessary.
Gameplay changes dramatically when restricted to a simple controller.
It doesn't by any means have to. They would still have access to all the same functions.
How would multiplayer work? Split Screens I think would ruin the feel.
Who said that split screens were necessary? Just make it 1-player on each console. You don't have split screen for PC Diablo III, do you? No. No reason to implement it on a console, then.
Also why would Blizzard want yet another middle man selling their product? (Microsoft, Sony, ect)
Because selling it on more systems equals more money, and we all know that's why businesses exist- money.
It could work on the PC, Xbox 360, and the PS3, and I believe it should be implement on all three since it would reach the widest area of players. I do not own a very good computer, but I do own a PS3 (and a 360, but I don't like it as much- that is an argument for a different thread, though.)
There's no point saying not to do it on consoles since it's not going to affect players on PC's.
Then just play it on your computer. If you're not playing it on a console it doesn't need to concern you
It doesn't by any means have to. They would still have access to all the same functions.
Who said that split screens were necessary? Just make it 1-player on each console. You don't have split screen for PC Diablo III, do you? No. No reason to implement it on a console, then.
Because selling it on more systems equals more money, and we all know that's why businesses exist- money.
There's no point saying not to do it on consoles since it's not going to affect players on PC's.