0Today a new Rumor Mill has ignited engines at the DiabloFans Forums with PC Action (Germany) using the same type of catchy riddle. Of course, it can be any game, and as some fans said: "... We are just picking straws, like we always do."
The riddle says:
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GERMAN
Von einer uns bekannten Person erfuhren wir geheime Informationen über ein heiß erwartetes Spiel eines sehr bekannten Spieleentwicklers, dessen Namen wir nicht nennen dürfen. Klingt sauwichtig, oder? Sagen wir so: Der Gedanke daran lässt unsere Bettlaken nass werden. Habt ihr Ideen? Dann postet sie in den Kommentarbereich. Selbst wenn die Hölle zufriert oder Kühe beginnen Bier zu geben - wir verraten nichts!
pcaction.de meint: HAHA! Wir haben Bilder gesehen und ihr nicht!
Von einer uns bekannten Person erfuhren wir geheime Informationen über ein heiß erwartetes Spiel eines sehr bekannten Spieleentwicklers, dessen Namen wir nicht nennen dürfen. Klingt sauwichtig, oder? Sagen wir so: Der Gedanke daran lässt unsere Bettlaken nass werden. Habt ihr Ideen? Dann postet sie in den Kommentarbereich. Selbst wenn die Hölle zufriert oder Kühe beginnen Bier zu geben - wir verraten nichts!
pcaction.de meint: HAHA! Wir haben Bilder gesehen und ihr nicht!
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ENGLISH TRANSLATION by ov3erlord
30.05.2008 10:55 - We found out some secret information about a much awaited game, from a very well known game developer, whom we can't name. Sounds extremely important, doesn't it? Let's say: Pure thought about it makes our bedsheets wet. Got any ideas? Post them in the comments. Even if the hell froze and cows gave beer - we would spill nothig out!
pcaction.de thinks: HAHA! we have seen the pictures and you have not! -- Source: PCAction
UPDATE: Now PC Action is ... linking to Diablofans.com here
30.05.2008 10:55 - We found out some secret information about a much awaited game, from a very well known game developer, whom we can't name. Sounds extremely important, doesn't it? Let's say: Pure thought about it makes our bedsheets wet. Got any ideas? Post them in the comments. Even if the hell froze and cows gave beer - we would spill nothig out!
pcaction.de thinks: HAHA! we have seen the pictures and you have not! -- Source: PCAction
UPDATE: Now PC Action is ... linking to Diablofans.com here
The reason this new rumor mill is rolling is the use of two intriguing connotations: Hell and Cows. Are fans seeing things where there is none? Collective hysteria? I don't know personally. Fans want the game so much, they jump to conclusions at unison. Who am I lying to? I am on that wagon myself.
Read more at the DiabloFans Forum Thread that spawned the new Rumor. Post your comment at the forum thread ... Blizzard is listening.
Update: The internet is surely a magical gateway and pretty fast. Bluesnews is now echoing the rumor mill. Not a surprise, since any gaming news outlet out there dies to hear anything about a new Diablo installment from Blizzard. As an update, I just established contact with PC Action a few minutes ago (2pm EST/-5GMT). They were fast to reply. I will update in a few minutes (It is 1am Germany time, so I guess tomorrow I may get a official statement from PC Action).
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UPDATE June 5 10am EST (-5GMT).
PC Action: Unfortunately we are not allowed to talk about any details at the moment concerning this game :)
-- Lukasz Ciszewski
PC Action: Unfortunately we are not allowed to talk about any details at the moment concerning this game :)
-- Lukasz Ciszewski
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UPDATE June 5 10am EST (-5GMT)
Blizzplanet: Though, brief and not really saying yes or no about the authenticy of the PurePandemonium email, Michael Gough replied my email. He won't talk further on the topic. I would say the PurePandemonium snippet from him is real. He was conservative and somewhat of a teaser without really confirming anything .... Let's just say he replied with riddles as he does in his role a la Deckard Cain. Grins.
Michael Gough: "I'm afraid I can offer no further info at this time, lest I be
lowered into a pit of boiling tar. But keep your eyes & ears open."
Blizzplanet: Though, brief and not really saying yes or no about the authenticy of the PurePandemonium email, Michael Gough replied my email. He won't talk further on the topic. I would say the PurePandemonium snippet from him is real. He was conservative and somewhat of a teaser without really confirming anything .... Let's just say he replied with riddles as he does in his role a la Deckard Cain. Grins.
Michael Gough: "I'm afraid I can offer no further info at this time, lest I be
lowered into a pit of boiling tar. But keep your eyes & ears open."
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Due to the nature of some content at the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult (of 18 years and above).
Starcraft: Brood War was rated ESRB T (Teen). You can find the ESRB rating at the bottom of the Starcraft website. World of Warcraft is also rated ESRB T (Teen) ... find the rating at the bottom of the World of Warcraft official website.
TEEN
Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language.
And finally, Diablo II was rated ESRB M+17 (Mature) as you may see at the Diablo II website
MATURE
Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language.
Are you pondering, what I am pondering ... Pinky?
Comments
#1 thecowking
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 04:09 PM
Also, I got an exclusive hint from Michael Gough (voice actor that did the voice of Deckard Cain)
it's at my Diablo 3 site www.purepandemonium.com
Diablo fans admins, please feel free to post my michael gough story on your site!
#2 FingolfinGR
High King of the Noldor
Posted 04 June 2008 - 04:33 PM
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#3 meuhey
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 04:42 PM
oh and i just read the WWI faq and run across this
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The event is open to attendees of ages 4 years and above. Due to the nature of some content at the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult (of 18 years and above).
I dont really know if starcraft 2 is as brutal and gory as diablo universe but that means they gonna show some mature content in there! Was last year WWI age restricted???
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#4 Duckman Drake
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 04:47 PM
Gough thing is cool too.
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#5 FingolfinGR
High King of the Noldor
Posted 04 June 2008 - 04:48 PM
i could do the same thing without anyone knowing if i was true or not. Not saying you're lying, i just dont want to see peoples hopes go too high without valid reasons.
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#6 Medievaldragon
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 04:57 PM
FingolfinGR said:
i could do the same thing without anyone knowing if i was true or not. Not saying you're lying, i just dont want to see peoples hopes go too high without valid reasons.
http://www.blizzplanet.com
#7 FingolfinGR
High King of the Noldor
Posted 04 June 2008 - 05:08 PM
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#8 thecowking
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 05:29 PM
I'm not sure how or what I could necessarily do to physically prove it.
#9 Medievaldragon
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 05:31 PM
http://www.blizzplanet.com
#10 thecowking
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 05:34 PM
Medievaldragon said:
Thanks Medievaldragon.
#11 Explorer
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 05:40 PM
#12 RGM
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 05:59 PM
#13 Atrumentis
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 06:15 PM
And obviously they have to plainly deny any speculation because they aren't allowed to reveal anything, so emailing them won't really discount the possibility of DIII.
Jetrall said:
#14 Christ
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 06:50 PM
I just hope it doesn't turn out as the other newspost which contained "whe had to go through *censored* to get it", that would just suck to hard!
#15 Siaynoq
Saboteur
Posted 04 June 2008 - 07:16 PM
Well, this may be strong evidence there will be a secret cow level in Diablo 3.
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#16 WorldRaider
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 07:20 PM
Or would you just say, ( The waiting has come to an end )? Even that gives it away... but yeah.
#17 TAShees2
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 07:23 PM
#18 Freeid
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 07:35 PM
#19 ov3erlord
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 08:22 PM
also, md could you combine the two threads or at least close one of them? because there is some new info in the pcgamer.de article and its quite interesting
#20 tkrow21
Diablo Fan
Posted 04 June 2008 - 08:42 PM
It's the decisions you make when you have no time to make them that define who you are.