02-13-2005, 03:50 AM
I was reading the rumour control article over at Gamespot and found this little gem. The last rumour says the following:
"While many people consider the hack-and-slash-happy World of Warcraft to be Diablo's spiritual successor, that hasn't stopped rumors about an outright sequel from circulating. That speculation spiked this week when Blizzard posted a job listing for "an experienced Game Designer to help lead the team that designed Diablo and Diablo II." Besides the requisite experience, Blizzard would like said designer to have "Experience working on RPG titles." Given that description, the Diablo III theory would seem like a logical conclusion, even though Blizzard won't even acknowledge the game's existence. But given the Diablo series' legendary status, development of a new installment would seem to be an inevitability, if not already an open secret."
Their conclusion: "Probably not bogus". I would have to agree, since my position on Diablo 3 has always been, "it's just a matter of time". What better time than now to start work on it?
Whether their next title will be Diablo 3 or not doesn't really matter; Blizzard is known for quality and taking their time, so it'll be a while before we know what game this new job position is really for.
What I like is the first requirement in the advertised job position:
"Shipped at least one AAA title as Lead Game Designer."
AAA as in the American Automobile Association? I didn't know they designed games. ;) *cricket noises*
"While many people consider the hack-and-slash-happy World of Warcraft to be Diablo's spiritual successor, that hasn't stopped rumors about an outright sequel from circulating. That speculation spiked this week when Blizzard posted a job listing for "an experienced Game Designer to help lead the team that designed Diablo and Diablo II." Besides the requisite experience, Blizzard would like said designer to have "Experience working on RPG titles." Given that description, the Diablo III theory would seem like a logical conclusion, even though Blizzard won't even acknowledge the game's existence. But given the Diablo series' legendary status, development of a new installment would seem to be an inevitability, if not already an open secret."
Their conclusion: "Probably not bogus". I would have to agree, since my position on Diablo 3 has always been, "it's just a matter of time". What better time than now to start work on it?
Whether their next title will be Diablo 3 or not doesn't really matter; Blizzard is known for quality and taking their time, so it'll be a while before we know what game this new job position is really for.
What I like is the first requirement in the advertised job position:
"Shipped at least one AAA title as Lead Game Designer."
AAA as in the American Automobile Association? I didn't know they designed games. ;) *cricket noises*
"Yay! We did it!"
"Who are you?"
"Um, uh... just ... a guy." *flee*
"Who are you?"
"Um, uh... just ... a guy." *flee*