Today 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:
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!
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
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).
On another note, Diablo fansite PurePandemonium claims to have gotten a statement today from Michael Gough - voice actor who performed as Deckard Cain in Diablo II. I don't know if this one is true either, but I do have Michael Gough's contact details from his agent since July 2007 -- it won't be hard to confirm. More updates as they become available.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
Something I reported a few months ago, which may explain why these rumors are taken so seriously is that the official Blizzard Worldwide Invitationals website's FAQ page says the following: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."
Slap me dumb, but I don't recall World of Warcraft or Starcraft 2 content requiring under age 16 players needing a babysitter (parent).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?
it must be about diablo 3
Quote:
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
Arent they basically saying that the game exists. They said this game. If it didnt exsist wouldnt they say something else. Like we cannot confirm or deny any details. They specifically said this game... idk maybe the exitement is getting to me lol
you may be right but he also may mean the game as the series. but yeah, when they deny talking about it usually means its in the works
hahha, oh my god, I didn't realise how good the intro to Pinky and the Brain is! Its such a cool, evil tune! And the words flying everywhere are really tricky.
Boredom I suppose. And I don't really care for my signature, I just wanted a quote from a semi-popular show. Even though it sounds like something like an idiot would say, there's truth to it. IE an emperor is not an emperor without people to rule etc.
They could have simply said under age 16 are not allowed at the convention premises without an adult.
I mean everything seems to be happening in sync, the rumors, the snippets, the dates and times, everything, i mean if there is ever a year for diablo is this year it seens.
I agree.
22 days to go!
It's coming......:)
Not even death will save you from me!
well, at least i have something to read at work... XD
LMAO!!!! I almost died when I read that!! HAHAHAHA:D
where is your window? I dont get it. Mabe my translator sucks.
I have been thinking about this quite a bit; I don't think it will be another count down like the SC2 one. I think it could be a celebration each day of the previous Diablo releases. Alternatively they might go with a gradually unfolding story by Deckard Cain.
Something has to start soon though for D3 to be announced at the WWI.
That would be epic. I have written the old fan fiction based on that scenario. A cain-like figure is telling a story to a group of young children, wherein of course he utters his immortal line "stay a while and listen". I love his voice, If he doesn't appear in a future Diablo game in person, he would be a most befitting narrator.