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Blizzcon -- New Hints From Blizzard

theanimedudetheanimedude Member UncommonPosts: 1,610
in The Pub at MMORPG.COM

Until recently, when you went to the Blizzcon Website you were greeted by their press release, and a little note saying "When more information is available, we will share it"

Now, if you so graciously click my link, there is a picture of a timeline, of Blizzard's main release games since 1994, and the one that makes the big headline is Starcraft -- 1998.

Yes, I have been following all the SC: Online rumors around the net, but this makes me think.

People have been saying that they will be announcing the project at the upcoming event on May 19th, but my question is, why put it on the Blizzcon website then? Or moreso, why the Blizzcon Website specifically?

Possibly playable content, or huge content releases at Blizzcon (screenshots, movies, gameplay)? Or will they wait it out, and not make any official announces till that date?

[Discuss]

EDIT: Blizzard seems to keep messing with the site, and I think it might not be up for long, so I screenshotted it, just incase. It's Found Here

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  • DarkenedDarkened Member Posts: 183
    Originally posted by theanimedude


    Until recently, when you went to the Blizzcon Website you were greeted by their press release, and a little note saying "When more information is available, we will share it"
    Now, if you so graciously click my link, there is a picture of a timeline, of Blizzard's main release games since 1994, and the one that makes the big headline is Starcraft -- 1998.
    Yes, I have been following all the SC: Online rumors around the net, but this makes me think.
    People have been saying that they will be announcing the project at the upcoming event on May 19th, but my question is, why put it on the Blizzcon website then? Or moreso, why the Blizzcon Website specifically?
    Possibly playable content, or huge content releases at Blizzcon (screenshots, movies, gameplay)? Or will they wait it out, and not make any official announces till that date?
    [Discuss]



    A few clarifications:

    1. StarCraft is indeed showing as the headlining title, but thats just for today, the graphic rotates to one of the other games on a daily basis - yesterday it was Diablo.

    2. Its not on the Blizzcon website exclusively, Blizzard.com also has this as there front page - they are simply building hype while keeping the mystery there to keep consumers curious, nothing more and nothing less.

    3. Whatever they announce on the 19th will be a large focus at this years Blizzcon, I cant see them making any announcements prior the event itself, as that would defeat the purpose of the event alltogether.

  • Flyte27Flyte27 Member RarePosts: 4,574
    I hope they make a new Diablo.  There hasn't been a new Diablo game made in ages.  The game was single minded killing, but the way the dungeons and terrain would regenerate differntly was a neat thing.  This also happened when you beat the Legend of Zelda the original game.
  • GodliestGodliest Member Posts: 3,486

    Originally posted by theanimedude
    Until recently, when you went to the Blizzcon Website you were greeted by their press release, and a little note saying "When more information is available, we will share it"Now, if you so graciously click my link, there is a picture of a timeline, of Blizzard's main release games since 1994, and the one that makes the big headline is Starcraft -- 1998.Yes, I have been following all the SC: Online rumors around the net, but this makes me think.People have been saying that they will be announcing the project at the upcoming event on May 19th, but my question is, why put it on the Blizzcon website then? Or moreso, why the Blizzcon Website specifically?Possibly playable content, or huge content releases at Blizzcon (screenshots, movies, gameplay)? Or will they wait it out, and not make any official announces till that date?[Discuss]EDIT: Blizzard seems to keep messing with the site, and I think it might not be up for long, so I screenshotted it, just incase. It's Found Here

    I've not played SC, however I'm starting to beleive it may be worth the time. But at the moment I think people are staring themselves blind on SC or Diablo. Lots of peoples seems to only see what they want to see themselves.

    Atm the link to Blizzcon Website only directs you to some site for the press.

    I personally don't think they will make a new mmo, it would be stupid now that they got such a big fanbase of WoW players. If they would create a new mmo game it would just compete will WoW, and that I'm pretty sure Blizzard doesn't want.

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  • RuthgarRuthgar Member Posts: 730
    Blizzard is either working on, or planning on a new MMO. They are hiring for a position now.

    Blzzard takes years to develop any title, and they won't release it until they are happy with it. They pulled SC:Ghost.



    I expect this announcement won't be a MMO, but will be a RTS (SC2) or a RPG (Diablo3). I am hoping for D3, but I'm afraid it won't be.
  • MaeEyeMaeEye Member UncommonPosts: 1,107
    Yesterday it was diablo.  by time the 19th comes, they will have a picture of the new game.
    /played-mmorpgs

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  • paulscottpaulscott Member Posts: 5,613
    IT IS, IT IS.  it's gonna be a hello kitty picture.

    I find it amazing that by 2020 first world countries will be competing to get immigrants.

  • ChaoticRatedChaoticRated Member Posts: 30
    good job, now i'm really starting to think it'll be a starcraft game of some sort lol

    MMOs rule the world
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  • LiddokunLiddokun Member UncommonPosts: 1,665

    It's about time that Starcraft II continues it's saga. I got left hanging when Kerrigan became the new queen of the zergs.

     

  • mklinicmklinic Member RarePosts: 2,014
    Originally posted by Godliest


     
    I personally don't think they will make a new mmo, it would be stupid now that they got such a big fanbase of WoW players. If they would create a new mmo game it would just compete will WoW, and that I'm pretty sure Blizzard doesn't want.
    A lot of people drink coke, but that didn't stop them from making cherry coke, diet coke, caffeine free coke, etc etc. Each with varying degrees of success while only serving to strengthen the "Coca-Cola" brand.



    Fact is there are different markets for different flavors of games. If anything, now is the best time for Blizzard to take a stab at a new game. WoW has been out for a while, they have a brand recognition and they have plenty of resources and in-house expertise. A new MMO would possibly recapture those who are bored with WoW as well as possible new customers by having a game in a different setting (in SC's case, sci-fi vs. fantasy).

    -mklinic

    "Do something right, no one remembers.
    Do something wrong, no one forgets"
    -from No One Remembers by In Strict Confidence

  • JackcoltJackcolt Member UncommonPosts: 2,170
    If that isn't Starcraft 2, NON MMO, I'm going ballistic!

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  • GruntyGrunty Member EpicPosts: 8,657
    Everyone keeps forgetting about The Lost Vikings.
    "I used to think the worst thing in life was to be all alone.  It's not.  The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone."  Robin Williams
  • RinicRinic Member Posts: 715
    Originally posted by grunty

    Everyone keeps forgetting about The Lost Vikings.


    Dibs on Erik the Red.
  • SLizer6893SLizer6893 Member Posts: 194
    I went to blizzcon last year, I have this odd feeling that even if no big change is announced such as more info on the next expansion of WOW, or the rumored WOS or WOD All I know is Blizzard will come up with something new before first quarter, not release by announce completely, if they dont their sales and members will go down, its a fact that people like good change, if WoW got better I bet a ton of people would come back, my only point is Blizzard will need to keep up with console and other MMO markets or it will fall behind within a couple of years. Due to a long awaited expansion for the first Alpha WoW.








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  • Flyte27Flyte27 Member RarePosts: 4,574
    I think they should start working on WoW 2 instead of making another expansion for WoW.  If not that then Diablo in some form I hope.
  • peenkpeenk Member Posts: 270
    If they are hiring for MMO positions it might be because they want WoW developers to move to something different while the newly hired people will support an already virtually bug/glitch free game.  Either way, we just have to wait and see.  I support Blizzard all the way since they havent let me down with WC2,WC3,D1,D2,WoW and SC.   Not many companies have such great record if any.

    WTB Shadowbane 2
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