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Когда выходит? Then it's done © Blizzard :D

Лишь несколько часов назад был анонс, дату выхода ещё не называли. Но судя по подготовке игра в разработке уже не первый год.

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Diablo III is being developed as the definitive action role-playing game, and a true continuation of the Diablo series. Players will create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities. As these heroes adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, they’ll grow in experience and ability and acquire items of incredible power.

 

The game takes place on Sanctuary, a world of dark fantasy. Unbeknownst to most of its inhabitants, Sanctuary was saved some twenty years ago from the demonic forces of the underworld by a few brave and powerful heroes. Most of those warriors who directly faced Hell’s armies -- and were fortunate enough to survive -- went mad from their experiences. And most of the others have buried their haunted memories and pushed the horrors from their thoughts. In Diablo III, players will return to Sanctuary to confront evil in its many forms once again.

 

Diablo III will be a fitting sequel to Diablo II, with the easy interface, fast-paced action, and visceral gameplay that Diablo players have come to expect and enjoy. It will also include many new features that will take the Diablo action-RPG experience to the next level.

 

Features:

 

Five powerful character classes to choose from, including the barbarian and witch doctor

Brand-new 3D graphics engine enhanced with spectacular visual effects and Havok physics

Numerous indoor and outdoor areas detailing new regions in the world of Sanctuary

Interactive environments with dangerous traps and obstacles, and destructible elements

Randomly generated worlds bolstered by scripted events for endless and dynamic gameplay

Vast assortment of fiendish monsters, with unique attack patterns and behaviors

New quest system and character-customization options for the ultimate action RPG experience

Multiplayer functionality over Battle.net with support for cooperative and competitive play

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PARIS, France – June 28, 2008 – Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today revealed Diablo® III, the newest entry in its critically acclaimed action role-playing-game franchise. The announcement was made during the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment® Worldwide Invitational at the Porte de Versailles Convention Centre in Paris, France. A cinematic trailer and an extended gameplay demonstration with commentary from the development team introduced the game to the thousands of players in attendance.

 

“We’ve wanted to expand on the epic story and gameplay elements of the Diablo universe for some time now,” stated Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We know that players have also been long awaiting a return to the series, so we’re very excited to be sharing this announcement with Blizzard gamers here in Paris and around the world today.”

 

Diablo III will pick up the story twenty years after the events of Diablo II. Mephisto, Diablo, and Baal have been defeated, but the Worldstone, which once shielded the inhabitants of the world of Sanctuary from the forces of both Heaven and Hell, has been destroyed, and evil once again stirs in Tristram. Playing as a hero from one of five distinct character classes, players will acquire powerful items, spells, and abilities as they explore new and familiar areas of Sanctuary and battle hordes of demons to safeguard the world from the horrors that have arisen. The first two characters classes -- the barbarian and the witch doctor -- were shown as part of the announcement at the event today in Paris.

 

Diablo III will feature a custom 3D-graphics engine to render lush indoor and outdoor areas of Sanctuary with a high level of detail and vivid special effects. The game’s physics-enhanced environments will be interactive and destructible, offering traps and obstacles that create added danger for players and monsters alike. These elements, along with a new quest system and random scripted events, will be integrated into the game’s random-level generator, giving Diablo III the ultimate combination of dynamic gameplay and replayability. Cooperative and competitive play will be available online through an upgraded version of Blizzard Entertainment’s renowned online gaming service, Battle.net®.

 

Blizzard Entertainment is developing Diablo III for simultaneous release on the Windows® and Macintosh® PC platforms. Further information about the game, including details on the other character classes, major new features for the single-player and multiplayer components, system requirements, pricing, and availability, will be announced as development progresses. To learn more about Diablo III, please visit the official website at http://www.diablo3.com. With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has numerous positions currently available. Visit http://www.blizzard.com/jobs for more information and to learn how to apply.

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FAQ

 

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What is Diablo III?

We’re developing Diablo III to be the definitive action role-playing game, and a true continuation of the Diablo series. Players will create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities. As these heroes adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, they’ll grow in experience and ability and acquire items of incredible power.

 

The game takes place on Sanctuary, a world of dark fantasy. Unbeknownst to most of its inhabitants, Sanctuary was saved some twenty years ago from the demonic forces of the underworld by a few brave and powerful heroes. Most of those warriors who directly faced Hell’s armies -- and were fortunate enough to survive -- went mad from their experiences. And most of the others have buried their haunted memories and pushed the horrors from their thoughts. In Diablo III, players will return to Sanctuary to confront evil in its many forms once again.

 

Diablo III will be a fitting sequel to Diablo II, with the easy interface, fast-paced action, and visceral gameplay that Diablo players have come to expect and enjoy. It will also include many new features that will take the Diablo action-RPG experience to the next level. We look forward to going into much more detail on our plans for Diablo III as development on the game progresses.

 

What’s new about Diablo III compared to the previous Diablo games?

Exciting new classes like the witch doctor bring new gameplay options to the table. Returning classes, like the barbarian, have been completely redone with new skills to give them a feel unique to Diablo III. New customization options will provide for an even greater level of character specialization than the previous Diablo games, allowing the player to create unique characters brimming with power.

 

Diablo III is powered by a new graphics engine that can display characters and hordes of monsters in lush, fully 3D environments. Powerful special-effects systems and Havok-powered physics allow the player to lay waste to Hell’s minions in spectacular ways.

 

Also, Diablo III builds on the random environments of the previous Diablo games by introducing a host of new ways to create random scripted events throughout the game. This creates a dense and exciting world alive with quests, NPCs, dynamic encounters, and viciously challenging new monsters and bosses. Diablo III’s environments add a great deal of interactivity to the game, including destructible elements and environmental obstacles that can be turned against your enemies.

 

In addition, Diablo III will benefit from Battle.net upgrades that will provide some exciting new features for players. Cooperative online play remains a primary focus, with multiple enhancements being planned to make connecting with your friends easier and cooperative gameplay even more fun. We’ll have more details on all these aspects as well as other exciting new features at a later date.

 

Can you give an overview of Diablo III’s storyline?

It has been twenty years since the events of Diablo II. Of those who faced the Lords of Hatred, Terror, and Destruction in the battle over the fate of Sanctuary, there are few still living who can bear to remember the horrors that the Prime Evils wrought upon the world. And of those who did not witness the terrible events firsthand, most believe the stories to be little more than myth. But something evil is stirring once again in Tristram, and it may already have claimed its first victim: Deckard Cain.

 

Will there be any other familiar faces in Diablo III (other than Deckard Cain)?

Yes. Players will encounter several new characters as well as a number of characters from the previous games.

 

Will players be visiting any familiar locations in Diablo III, such as Tristram?

Yes, definitely. Players will return to Tristram and certain other locations from the previous games, and they’ll be exploring new areas of Sanctuary as well.

 

How many character classes are included in Diablo III? What are they?

Five character classes will be included in the game, two of which, the barbarian and witch doctor, were revealed when the game was announced at the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational. The other classes will be announced at a later date.

 

Will players be able to choose the gender of their character, regardless of class?

Yes. Players will be able to create male and female characters for all five classes.

 

Will Diablo III be playable over Battle.net? What new features can we expect?

Yes, Diablo III will be playable over Battle.net, and Battle.net will offer some exciting new features to enhance players’ Diablo III experience. We’ll announce specifics and go into much more detail at a later date.

 

Will there be a single-player component in addition to multiplayer?

Yes. In addition to battling the hordes of Hell cooperatively with friends over Battle.net, players will be able to adventure through the world of Diablo III solo. More details on both the single-player and multiplayer experience will be revealed at a later date.

 

What will questing be like in Diablo III? Will it be similar to Diablo II?

Our plans for the story and quest mechanics are still under wraps. We’ll go into detail on those elements of the game at a later date. We can say, however, that we expect to have class-based quests in addition to the main story-line quests.

 

TECHNICAL ASPECTS

 

What engine is Diablo III running on? What graphical enhancements are included?

Diablo III runs on a custom 3D game engine for rendering full-3D characters and environments. The 3D game engine not only simulates advanced animation sequences and sound effects, but also uses a custom physics engine that allows for realistic object dynamics and cloth simulation.

 

What are the system requirements for Diablo III?

We’ll announce specific system requirements at a later date.

 

RELEASE PLANS

 

When will Diablo III be released?

It’s too early to estimate Diablo III’s release date. As with all Blizzard Entertainment games, our goal is to create a game that is as fun, balanced, and polished as possible. We intend to take as much time developing Diablo III as is necessary to ensure the game meets our own high expectations and those of our players.

 

Will the game be released in multiple countries? Will the release be simultaneous? Which countries and what languages will Diablo III be localized in?

As with all of our games, our goal with Diablo III is to release the game simultaneously in as many regions as possible, and to localize the game in several languages. We’ll have more details to share about countries, languages, and specific dates as we get closer to release.

 

Will Diablo III be available on Windows and Mac simultaneously?

Yes. As with all of Blizzard Entertainment’s recent releases, Diablo III will ship for both Windows and Mac simultaneously.

 

How much will Diablo III cost? Where can I buy this game?

Pricing and availability for Diablo III will be determined and announced closer to the release of the game.

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Первый был для своего времени хорош, революция в рпг, второй так себе, а третий вообще ничего нового не даст, давно уже например такая, как NWN2 в классическую рпг привнесли всё, что можно, какие-нибудь мелочи несущественные будут отличительными, а так только бренд раскрученный хрен знает сколько лет назад слегка спасёт эту игрушку. Если уж говорить о классических РПГ, то Sacred 2 помощнее будет.
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а так только бренд раскрученный хрен знает сколько лет назад слегка спасёт эту игрушку

Нихрена ты не понимаешь насколько это будет "слегка"...

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В РПГ еще поле не пахано, сколько всего нового можно привнести. Было бы желание и возможность. В данном случае я сомневаюсь за первое. А по скринам Титан Квест напоминает.
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В РПГ еще поле не пахано, сколько всего нового можно привнести. Было бы желание и возможность. В данном случае я сомневаюсь за первое. А по скринам Титан Квест напоминает.

В классическом РПГ ничего уже нового не придумать, даже видеоэффектов не внесёшь, ибо концепция классической РПГ не позволит, а не пахано, это в РПГ типа WoW, Everquest и т.п.

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Если в классическую рпг можно добавить новшества, то это не классическая рпг.:) Я ж говорю про РПГ в целом, сетевые стараюсь не брать в пример, ибо там своя специфика.

Ну почему же сетевые, того же класса что и WoW игры Witcher (Ведьмак), Готика (особенно 3), Oblivion и т.п. И уж их мне что-то не хочется ставить в один ряд с классическими.

Из классики из последних мне по настоящему понравилась только "Санитары подземелий", надо будет попробовать "Jagged Alliance 3D", может тоже понравится :)

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Oblivion и т.п. И уж их мне что-то не хочется ставить в один ряд с классическими.
а чем тебе Обливион или Морровинд - не ставятся в один ряд с классическими?

интересно получается: NWN - классика, а Обливион/Морровинд - нет?.. хм... нипанятно...

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Первый был для своего времени хорош, революция в рпг, второй так себе, а третий вообще ничего нового не даст, давно уже например такая, как NWN2 в классическую рпг привнесли всё, что можно, какие-нибудь мелочи несущественные будут отличительными, а так только бренд раскрученный хрен знает сколько лет назад слегка спасёт эту игрушку. Если уж говорить о классических РПГ, то Sacred 2 помощнее будет.

Нихрена ты не понимаешь, Diablo 2 это можно сказать эталон захватывающей игры. Ничто даже рядом не валялось.

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Ну не наю, не наю... Фоллаут куда захватывающее.

ППКС, я как только взялся в неё гонять, для меня тогда ещё D2 вообще перестал существовать, с его бесконечными зачистками территорий, где в конце с каким-то чудиком посильнее схлеснёшься, канва игры в D2 была выстроена по принципу игрушек Денди.

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Ибо это Близзард, маркетинговый отдел у них на высоте, как и вся контора конечно...

 

К примеру об возможном успехе игры: на ag.ru игра за сутки взлетела в топ 20 отслеживаемых пользователями игр, ну и продолжает там расти.

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