Blizzard and Microsoft Xbox?

We've all heard how Blizzard intends to keep their games on the PC and will always consider themselves a computer gaming company, but in the past year they've hinted at how they'd be open to possibly having their games on a console again. IGN's The Daily Fix recently reported that Blizzard is in talks with Microsoft in regards to their next generation Xbox console.

"Blizzard has been in talks with Microsoft over the next Xbox. Rob Pardo confirmed at GDC that the new system is already in development. Pardo also mentioned why World of Warcraft hasn't come to the console: the current hardware just isn't designed for it."

You can see the Blizzard segment about 38 seconds into the video here:
http://video.ign.com/dor/articles/965543/ign-daily-fix-/videos/thefix_spc_032609.html

Obviously, WoW has been Blizzard's bread 'n butter for a while now, but here's hoping that this means we'll possibly get to see Diablo 3 released on consoles as well.

So how many of you would be inclined to purchase the next Xbox if you knew some of Blizzard's future games were going to be on it? Would it influence your decision? Naturally, this is assuming the games turn out much better than the Diablo port for the original Sony Playstation did.

(thanks to PlasticComplex)

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Nocturne
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Posted Mar 29, 2009
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We've all heard how Blizzard intends to keep their games on the PC and will always consider themselves a computer gaming company, but in the past year they've hinted at how they'd be open to possibly having their games on a console again. IGN's The Daily Fix recently reported that Blizzard is in talks with Microsoft in regards to their next generation Xbox console.

You can see the Blizzard segment about 38 seconds into the video here:
http://video.ign.com/dor/articles/965543/ign-daily-fix-/videos/thefix_spc_032609.html

Obviously, WoW has been Blizzard's bread 'n butter for a while now, but here's hoping that this means we'll possibly get to see Diablo 3 released on it as well.

So how many of you would be inclined to purchase the next Xbox if you knew some of Blizzard's future games were going to be on it? Would it influence your decision? Naturally, this is assuming the games turn out much better than Diablo port for the original Sony Playstation did.

(thanks to PlasticComplex)

I'm not surprised that they'd be seeking ties with the XBOX out of all the different consoles. Many XBOX games are ported to the PC anyways, so I'd have to see if the games will be exculsive before I go and buy a new XBOX. I have one at the moment, but who knows when they'll make a game that is for that console.

Perhaps it's the unanounced game? hmm.

Either way, I wouldn't buy a console simply for a Blizzard game. I'd get the console for many other reasons first.

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
imo blizz games should stay on pc...

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
It's not designed for it because it wasn't meant for it! (in my opinion)

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
If Blizzard releases games simultaneously with the PC and new Xbox console - I think i'll just stay on my PC.

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
I just hope this doesn't interfere with Mac support or i'll probably bomb Blizzard headquarters.

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
If I got to choose between a console version and a PC version of Blizzard games, I'd stick with the PC version, unless they actually decided to make the controller for the console as convenient as keyboard/mouse. I'm not a big fan of the current generation controllers, and how they sacrifice efficiency for simplicity.

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So how many of you would be inclined to purchase the next Xbox if you knew some of Blizzard's future games were going to be on it? Would it influence your decision?

Microsoft: mouse + keyboard of GFTO Blizz/Diablo business :mad:

That said, yes, I'd go for XBox. No installs, keys, DRMs, etc is a bless.

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
I think the gameplay would be dramatically different.

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
I'd say a game like Starcraft: Ghost, if they ever wanted to continue it, would be a console game.

I doubt Diablo III would ever go to the consoles; maybe a new MMO.

But don't be surprised if the new X-Box will have a keyboard and mouse parts associated with it (add-ons).

Also; 360 is not rubbish.

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
Hm, maybe that's what Blizzard means by "Next-Gen MMO".

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
I'd stick with my PC, I haven't even thought about buying a console in the past...five years or so.

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If they are just talking about games and not about the actual console then no. This xbox 360 is rubbish.

Do explain.

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I own a 360, but I think I'd stick with any of the PC version games so doesn't bother me. The only thing I wouldn't like is if Blizz decided to do exclusive, which in all honesty I don't think they would do since that would alienate their PC market.

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
It's a good idea for Blizzard to expand to console, for example my PC as it is now can run D3 no problem but to run it at top notch performance I'll probably need to invest $400 before release, which in all honesty I don't mind doing it's time for some slight upgrades regardless of D3, I'm a 23 year old with a job though, a teen-aged gamer is gonna be hard pressed to get mom to cough up that amount of cash. You can buy an Xbox 360 for less than that right now and it's a machine that's built exclusively for gaming unlike a PC. I'm actually surprised WOW hasn't made it's console debut by now.

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After watching Xbox destroy some of the PC industries greatest titles like FEAR and the Elder Scrolls just so they could be multiplatform I would much rather have what PC gaming companies we have left stayed the hell away from console. I don't want streamlined interfaces and toned down game play mechanics just so my favorite series can play well on a controller and TV. Anyone who has a been a huge fan of games that have been hurt by this multiplatform rubbish understand what I mean.

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
If SSBB would've been on the Xbox, I would've gotten it, and had more games than I do now. I wish the Wii would stop all this family crap and come out with a hardcore, story-driven RPG. All this sports and party games are getting on my nerves.

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
If the games from Blizz are both console and PC then I will of course stick with PC...I have one already, and I usually upgrade it for gaming anyway. No sense in buying something when I have something I like just as much to play games. However, if the games are console only(which I highly doubt will happen) then I will move on to some other type of PC game. I have nothing against consoles, I just don't see any sense in throwing away my money on something that will cause me to break up the limited amount of time I have to play video games between 2 systems just because games are console only.

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
I think Diablo is the only Blizzard game that I would enjoy on Xbox. In fact, I think I would just buy it for my Xbox instead of computer maybe...maybe. Of course the controls are the biggest decider.

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As long as Diablo remains PC exclusive I don't really care.

I honestly would prefer their current franchises to remain PC exclusive.. I wouldn't care what their future games go to as long as they have PC versions.

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Posted Mar 29, 2009
I'm sorry to say but personally I would lose mass amounts of respect for Blizzard if they developed software or hardware solely for Microsoft in next gen games. And that's I all have to say about that.

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