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Blizzcon's not far away. Maybe they'll have an announcement for us then. I'm not sure though, it depends on how long they've been working on it, if they've even started at all. I highly doubt their new MMO would be SC, WC, or Diablo, as WoW is getting an expansion, SC2 and D3 are in the works. It wouldn't make a lot of sense to work on 2 games in the same universe at the same time. I think it would be pretty cool to see Blizzard go out on a limb and try to make something new, however, whatever MMO they make, I have a feeling will be WoW-esque for the simple fact that WoW has proven itself to be a money maker, and when all is said and done, it's all about money.

Originally posted by skeaser

Blizzcon's not far away. Maybe they'll have an announcement for us then. I'm not sure though, it depends on how long they've been working on it, if they've even started at all. I highly doubt their new MMO would be SC, WC, or Diablo, as WoW is getting an expansion, SC2 and D3 are in the works. It wouldn't make a lot of sense to work on 2 games in the same universe at the same time. I think it would be pretty cool to see Blizzard go out on a limb and try to make something new, however, whatever MMO they make, I have a feeling will be WoW-esque for the simple fact that WoW has proven itself to be a money maker, and when all is said and done, it's all about money.

IMO, It will follow  WoW's foundation. Though, I hope for a  well designed pvp game.

Originally posted by Lork

what makes you think that there won't be a diablo MMO? Just because Diablo3 is set like the ones before that doesn't mean Blizzard won't produce it into a MMO. Look at  Warcraft 3, RTS, and now a MMO, maybe diablo3 is setup game for a bigger picture. Maybe its Starcraft Ghost or  Lost Vikings? Maybe its a entirely different ip and we are going to get smacked in the face.  My predictions for WoW are two more Expansions.

may 2010 Diablo 3 is released

march 2010 Diablo the MMO is released.

sorry but to me that is a complete and utter waste of an IP.  starcraft on the other hand is set for an 09 release and this new MMO should roughly be around 2010/11 so thats a good gap between them.  Starcraft 2 will always be popular as long as there is a South Korea (no offence intended). 

Originally posted by Death1942

Originally posted by Lork

what makes you think that there won't be a diablo MMO? Just because Diablo3 is set like the ones before that doesn't mean Blizzard won't produce it into a MMO. Look at  Warcraft 3, RTS, and now a MMO, maybe diablo3 is setup game for a bigger picture. Maybe its Starcraft Ghost or  Lost Vikings? Maybe its a entirely different ip and we are going to get smacked in the face.  My predictions for WoW are two more Expansions.

 

may 2010 Diablo 3 is released

march 2010 Diablo the MMO is released.

 

sorry but to me that is a complete and utter waste of an IP.  starcraft on the other hand is set for an 09 release and this new MMO should roughly be around 2010/11 so thats a good gap between them.  Starcraft 2 will always be popular as long as there is a South Korea (no offence intended). 

 

But South Koreans like SC the RTS.

Originally posted by Waterlily

They have said that a new MMO would not be a continuation of a current frachise.

"When we announce our next MMORPG it's not going to be another WOW--we're not a company that tends to tread the same ground,It'll be something innovative and new that really brings entertainment to another level."

Wait.   How do you get "They have said that a new MMO would not be a continuation of a current franchise." from that quote.    I take it to mean the next blizzard MMO will not be a WoW like game.   It still could be set the starcraft universe.   I think Diablo doesn't seem very likely.

Originally posted by Porfat

Originally posted by Waterlily

They have said that a new MMO would not be a continuation of a current frachise.

"When we announce our next MMORPG it's not going to be another WOW--we're not a company that tends to tread the same ground,It'll be something innovative and new that really brings entertainment to another level."

 

Wait.   How do you get "They have said that a new MMO would not be a continuation of a current franchise." from that quote.    I take it to mean the next blizzard MMO will not be a WoW like game.   It still could be set the starcraft universe.   I think Diablo doesn't seem very likely.

 

That quote is hysterical, because WoW was several things, but innovative and new was not one of them. Its possibly the more generic MMORPG released to date, with not a single unique feature. Not one.

Maybe they will buy Darkfall..

So what is preventing them from making a WoW 2?

WoW was innovative.  It definitely expanded on other games esp. EQ.   But in terms of game design it was very innovative.    Hmm  "not a single unique feature. Not one."   I'll give a few.   Rest experience and the hearthstone - (personal teleportion to a set point for all classes)  Also skill trees.   Where two characters of the same class could be very different from each other.

Why are we even talking about this? They started to work on it last year, and if they follow suit with WoW, won't have it released until 2014.

But they have already said that it wouldn't even be like WoW. It would be a nex-gen MMORPG.

Just please, please ... PLEASE give the players content that allows players themselves to make content easily. That's all I'm asking for. Throw in whatever you want, I just want that.