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xepherys · 05-16-2007, 11:39 PM

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First of all, why in the world would Blizz make a C&C-type game? That market is so overfilled (with both awesome and crappy games) that it makes no sense. I'd expect SC: Ghost before a C&C-type RTS. My ranking guesses are:

SC2 - unfortunately, the masses demand it!

WoW360 - It wouldn't suprise me that much. Console MMOs are horrible IMHO, but it seems likely, especially with Microsoft's "Games for Windows" initiative and Live! crossover gameplay. I guess I might need the 120GB drive after all.

Diablo MMO - If they are indeed making a new MMO (which, like will said, is a Blizz marketing ploy as far as job positions are concerned), I'd suspect Diablo over SC. Despite my disike for SC, I really cannot see an SC MMO. If they made an SC action game first, perhaps, but the storyine isn't nearly as well developed as Diablo or Warcraft. A Diablo MMO might eat into WoW profits, but... Fantasy MMOs are always more popular than others (case in point, SWG, CoH, etc.)

WoW II - Though nobody knew why Sony did it with EQ, with the announcement that Guild Wars is scrapping in-line updates for a full sequel, this seems to be a new trend. There have been a LOT of advances lately, and I can see a graphics engine rewrite here. Still similar "unlifelike" graphics, but even richer environments.

Diablo III - If they are NOT going with an MMO, this seems like a tasty choice. The Diablo games have been a staple for Blizz for a good long while (trumped only by Warcraft) and D2 is OOOOOLLLLDDD. A Diablo 3 based on the Half Life 2 engine, Unreal engine, or an in-house equivalent would be something entirely wonderful.

I mean, obviously I don't have any better knowledge than anyone else, but it's what I see.

05-16-2007, 11:39 PM	#23 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	blink First of all, why in the world would Blizz make a C&C-type game? That market is so overfilled (with both awesome and crappy games) that it makes no sense. I'd expect SC: Ghost before a C&C-type RTS. My ranking guesses are: SC2 - unfortunately, the masses demand it! WoW360 - It wouldn't suprise me that much. Console MMOs are horrible IMHO, but it seems likely, especially with Microsoft's "Games for Windows" initiative and Live! crossover gameplay. I guess I might need the 120GB drive after all. Diablo MMO - If they are indeed making a new MMO (which, like will said, is a Blizz marketing ploy as far as job positions are concerned), I'd suspect Diablo over SC. Despite my disike for SC, I really cannot see an SC MMO. If they made an SC action game first, perhaps, but the storyine isn't nearly as well developed as Diablo or Warcraft. A Diablo MMO might eat into WoW profits, but... Fantasy MMOs are always more popular than others (case in point, SWG, CoH, etc.) WoW II - Though nobody knew why Sony did it with EQ, with the announcement that Guild Wars is scrapping in-line updates for a full sequel, this seems to be a new trend. There have been a LOT of advances lately, and I can see a graphics engine rewrite here. Still similar "unlifelike" graphics, but even richer environments. Diablo III - If they are NOT going with an MMO, this seems like a tasty choice. The Diablo games have been a staple for Blizz for a good long while (trumped only by Warcraft) and D2 is OOOOOLLLLDDD. A Diablo 3 based on the Half Life 2 engine, Unreal engine, or an in-house equivalent would be something entirely wonderful. I mean, obviously I don't have any better knowledge than anyone else, but it's what I see. __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage