What's not to like about Diablo 2, really? There's something for everyone to enjoy, from the casual clicker to the hardcore binge-gamer. If Diablo 3 is as good as Diablo 2, or perhaps even better, I shudder to think what will happen. Gamers everywhere may lose their jobs from calling in sick days.
The last of the genders for our Diablo 3 characters have been revealed, this time the female version of the Witch Doctor graces us with her creepy presence. So far we've seen the Wizard, Monk, and Barbarian. There's still one entire class that's yet to be revealed for the game, both male and female versions. Along with the above concept art we've received a fresh batch of screenshots as well.
Any bets as to who, or what, the last class will be in this four player co-op title? My money is on some sort of Paladin type character that's a cross between the Barbarian and Witch Doctor.
Speaking of Witch Doctors...ting tang, walla walla bing bang! Sorry, that'll be in your head the rest of the day, but at least it'll take your mind off of wanting Diablo 3.
Source: Us.blizzard.com
Anothher month, another reveal for Diablo III that makes us drool. The male Wizard is on display in all his glory at the official Diablo III website. A few concept sketches and what appears to be an ingame model show us a spell slinger that's quite different from the fantasy norm. No floppy hats, long gray beards, or shapeless robes for this youngster! Instead, he wears some wicked armor, coattails, and a strange but still awesome helmet. All this, and magic spells too? We can't wait to use this fellow in a co-op session!
Source: Us.blizzard.com
Diablo III has been teasing us for awhile now. A few screenshots here, an enemy description there, Blizzard toys with our emotions and gives us just enough information so we don't fall into despair over whether we'll actually hold this game in our hands. Well, today Blizzard supplied us with another drop in the bucket labeled "Things We'll See in Diablo III." Yes, Virginia, there is a female monk in the Diablo III universe.
Like Sands through the hour glass, these Diablo 3screenshots remind us we're still waiting for the game's 2011 release. In both cases we're staring at something full of sand. The latest batch of screens, courtesy of Big Download, show off plenty of desert environments - and plenty of blood.
Sadly, there's no rainbows.
According to the official Diablo Twitter account, the team is considering removing mana from Diablo 3- that's the blue stuff - and replacing it with class specific resources instead. While the team had asked for feedback on it, it appears that mana has already been cut from the game for some of the announced classes.
If you listened to Blizzcast Episode 8 you'd know the Barbarian doesn't use mana, but instead uses a new resource called Fury Orbs. To Blizzard, it simply didn't make sense that a physical natured character would drive his power from mana. Makes sense. But in the interview with Jay Wilson, Diablo 3's designer, it appears that even the Wizard might not use mana.
Diablo 3 is coming, and we're all dressed for the prom. We've got the brutish Barbarians with their beautiful Wizard cohorts. Now, we just need our support characters. In a recent interview with Blizzard Lead Designer Jay Wilson, the Monk class is delved in to a bit - and could fill that co-op strategy "support" role nicely. Diii.net asks the big questions, and we love the big answers.
While waiting for Diablo 3 to be released next year...or the year after...you might want to crack out your old Diablo or Diablo 2 discs for some good ol' fashioned co-op gaming. Perhaps a friend never returned them, or you are in need of another copy for some late night co-op sessions with the family.
Amazon is running a killer deal right now on the Blizzard's various battle chests. You get both Diablo 1 and Diablo 2 as well as the Lord of Destruction Expansion for Diablo 2. Packed in with all that goodness is a Diablo 2 strategy guide and you'll be ready to take on the hordes of hell with your friends. The pack works on both Mac and PC, and there's also chests for Starcraft and Warcraft for the same price.
The pack usually retails for $39.99 but Amazon has their Deal of the Day today with the Battle Chest for only $19.99. The deal expires midnight tonight!
Source: Amazon.com
Gamasutra sat down with lead technical Artist Julian Love, and lead content designer Kevin Love from Blizzard to talk Diablo 3. Despite the game being shown at Blizzcon twice so far, as well as playable on the show floor of E3, PAX and other conventions - we may be over a year away from its release.
Gamasutra wants to know why.
Game Name: Diablo 3
Co-Op: Yes
Co-Op Type: currently 4 Player story/quest based
Publisher/Developer: Activision (Publisher) / Blizzard (Developer)
Release Date: Not Soon Enough (2010/2011)
It seems like we've been talking about Diablo 3 for years now, and in fact, we may be talking about it for a few more years until it's finally released. I got a small tease of the game on the PAX show floor, getting my hands on one of the game's new classes, and I gotta say - the wait is way too long!
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