Activision and Blizzard Are One
The proposal to merge the two giants was announced in December 2007 and has since been the topic of much discussion in the gaming industry. The merger of Activision, the world's largest console game publisher and Blizzard, the leader in pure-play online games like World of Warcraft is expected to have a combined revenue of $3.8 billion in the 2007 calendar and the highest operating margins of any major third-party video game publisher.
Source: Reuters
I didnt read this entire thread so I don't know if anybody has replied to this absurdity.
Please, I really hope nobody listens to you. I cannot even begin to imagine the hatred I would have if this would happen. Blizzard games are classics and they belong on the PC.
And what you said "Seriously, I wouldn't mind seeing Diablo introduced to a whole new group of gamers." is absolutely out of the question.
However this is totally agreable
Blizzard needs to stay as it was -
- I'm sure it will mean better profits for both companies (even if they are merged) to just not change one another.
However. Diablo 3 IS capable of running onto a 360. You could even use a Keyboard and Mouse if you wanted. Ever heard of XFPS? It allows you to play 360 games with keyboard and mouse. Now if blizzard made something like this that had all the settings built into the device for a keyboard and mouse, then it would be possible. They would most likely sell it in a box set with the device, and single for people who have the device but not the game.
Or they could just use a controller. But the problem with that is the clicking. You would probably use the LEFT Analog to move the cursor and "A" to click. or you would move your character with the LEFT Analog. First idea seems better. So basically the Left click would be the A on a controller. The action button to pick up items, drop items, equip, etc... The other buttons would be used as hot keys for skills.
It wouldn't be too difficult. However. It will be different playing with a controller then Keyboard and Mouse.
I think its long due that we get a game for 360 that utilizes a keyboard and mouse. Ive been aching for a console that basically acts like a Computer that just uses USB Mouse/Keyboard instead of controller. That console would be amazing, and id play it for sure.
But for the merging. Activision is a really good company. And so is blizzard. Combining them could be a very good thing. Like like i said before, it could be bad as well. Depending on who makes the Decisions. They could pull Diablo 3 before its release!!! lol.
Seconded.
... that was honestly brilliant... but...
to the man who posted this original, helpful post...
in perspective... what fact's/perspectives does this pose to diablo 3? Maybe a console version? Who know's. But besides that... What?
PS: Anyone else thinking of buying some shares?
I doubt Blizzard will do Console games until they finish the current projects they have going on right now. :thumbsup:
This is from a naive and uninformative point of view that I don' think activision technicians and designers will intervene with original blizzard gaming, especially not with one of the great 3 games that brought blizzard to the top of the games market food chain.