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Blizzard Decided About Future Support For Diablo 3 on Consoles. Confirms PS4 Version Will Be Updated

GotGame: John Hight, Production Director at Blizzard Entertainment, has confirmed that the PS4 version of Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition will be supported with patches after release, similar to the PC version.

funkybudda3542d ago

Nice, and no mention of Xbox One patch in the future... LOL.

DevilishSix3542d ago (Edited 3542d ago )

I believe MS charges developers for patches on their platform (at least they did on 360 so since Blizzard didn't mention X1 I guess its still that way). I was planning on getting PS4 version anyways but good to hear this news.

ZodTheRipper3542d ago

I don't think it's the fact that MS is charging for patches... don't forget that it's coming out for PS3 and X360 as well. They would most probably support the X1 more if it was outselling the PS4.
I could imagine
a.) this being a marketing deal with Sony, kinda like with Destiny
b.) they are focussing on PS4 because they are expecting the biggest player base there
c.) it's so easy to work on PS4 that the extra work is not a big deal

Whatever it is, it's a big deal if true. Longterm support is an important point for a game like Diablo and I'd be pretty pissed if my platform wouldn't be supported by Blizzard.

Corpser3542d ago

Sony also charges developers for patches, although they may be waived for some developers , there may be a similar deal here that waive fees for Blizzard.

Jadenkorr0213542d ago

Corpser, they stopped charging for patches with the launch of the PS4.

Bigpappy3542d ago (Edited 3542d ago )

Sony or M$ no longer charge to patch. Both did.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boa...

http://www.gameranx.com/upd...

http://www.ign.com/articles...

They have a special deal to promote the game on PlayStation. Let's see if they have a faulty game on X1 and don't patch it. I seriously doubt that will happen. That would set a new precedent and could easily cause them to be sued. They are just pandering because of the deal in hopes Sony offers some more in the future, but X1 version will be patched also. It just may not get all the content as early as PS4 version.

maniacmayhem3542d ago

I love how some posters on this site truly believe the Xbox One is doing so horrible that no developer will support it.

That is just so far off in the insane realm that it's laughable to read.

And it's especially funny when an article comes out minutes later stating that the X1 version will be up to date just like the PS4 and PC.

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MasterCornholio3542d ago

I hope not. All versions of the game deserve patches in my opinion.

Kribwalker3542d ago

Maybe no mention on X1 because they were interviewed on the playstation blog...call it a hunch

gamer78043542d ago

just fyi its confirmed for Xbox One also, basically the next gen consoles.

Source:

http://news.xbox.com/2014/0...

nunley333542d ago

This comment about future support was really about adding new content and features when the pc versions gets them patched. Blizzard will patch bugs i believe for xbone but it won't get the patches that add content and it'll miss some DLC maybe. PS4 will get patched right with PC shortly following it. I don't think patches is part of some marketing deal though.

Sayai jin3542d ago

@All above - It's confirmed that the XB1 will receive these updates. So many wrong assumptions without any real info. Whats wrong with people on this site.

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Cryptcuzz3542d ago

How will I find time for any other games with this game coming out soon and Destiny later in the year?!

nunley333542d ago

I had fun in the beta but it'll be hard to find time for that with FFXIV and many other games coming this holiday and with my ever expanding backlog and plus games. I may still get it later

Cryptcuzz3541d ago

The choice is all there my friend. As more and more games are released, my backlog of games I want to play is getting larger and larger. Hard to find time for too many different games at a time with work, friends and family taking up a lot of my time as well.

I just found out how great the PS Vita is (thought I'd share my experience) when remote playing with the PS4 last night. I haven't tried it over the internet, but when connecting via private network (directly with the PS4) I was amazed at how clear and smooth everything was. It is basically a 1:1 response time and in picture quality.

The button layout for L2, R2, L3 and R3 is brilliantly implemented on each corner of the screen, with the touch pad mapped to the middle of the touchscreen. It made playing PS4 games surprisingly enjoyable, with zero lag and zero grainy image quality liked I found on remote playing with the PS3.

Highly recommend that to everyone that has both a PS4 and a Vita.

kryteris3542d ago

i dont see how this was ever an issue considering how often mmo's get patched. ex. ffxiv

0pie3542d ago

It was announced on playstationblog ... They will not say it will also come on xb1 on a playstation website.

jnemesh3542d ago (Edited 3542d ago )

Xbox One patches? Why bother?

700p3542d ago

You commenting that? Why bother?

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Diablo 3 Is Mysteriously Free for XBL Gold Members

For some strange reason, Diablo 3 is free for Xbox Live Gold members today! This is the Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition.

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KillBill990d ago

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anast990d ago

I'm playing this game at the moment and it feels like a cellphone game. It's okay, but it feels cheap and overly simplified.

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traumadisaster990d ago

Haven’t played Diablo since the original and I think the last two stayed close to that formula which for the time was said to be good. I didn’t find the game style to my liking and gave up on it. What was considered good pc tech decades ago seems like mobile phone fodder I guess, kind of neat to see the difference over time.

DOMination-990d ago

It's nearly ten years old. The point of the game is not to look good, but to have fun creating a build that can survive on the harder difficulties.

THRASHMOUTH990d ago

This. End game grinding and pushing your character(s) up the leaderboards.

anast990d ago

Coming from Diablo 2I }always avoided this game, but I went ahead and tried it. I don't get how people think it's a good game. It's okay, but it's crazy how much it isn't good.

Takwin990d ago

It works. I installed it on my Series X. I hope they can't or won't take it away!

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VenomUK990d ago

@Takwin Make sure to start playing it! Surely they can't rescind your ownership once you've already got a save game file?

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KillBill990d ago

The download does not insinuate ownership. As always they have allowed Gold play of some games for members. A FREE period of play is offered for a limited time and little more. The option here is for installation... not for purchase/ownership.

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The Best Online Co-op Games on PS4

Love playing cooperatively online with your PS4 owning friends? Here are the best online co-op games you can currently play on PS4.

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BlackDoomAx1882d ago

As a fan of co-op games, I totally agree with that list.

farhsa20081882d ago

Not clicking as its too many pages. What games are mentioned?

BlackDoomAx1881d ago

From the top of my head: monster Hunter world, Warhammer vermintide 2, killing floor 2, a way out, onrush, strange brigade and Apex legends.

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50 Best Couch Co-op Games on Xbox One

Local multiplayer might not be as big as it was in the 90s but it's far from dead. Here's GameSpew's list of the 50 greatest couch co-op games on Xbox One.

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TheSuperior 2380d ago

I love couch coop. My favorite will probably always be Gears of War but I'll give Borderlands props as well :)

FallenAngel19842380d ago

That's why I laugh at people who say local multiplayer is dead on modern platforms

NSANiTY2379d ago

25 pages for this is ridiculous.

50. Caveman Warriors
49. Goat Simulator
48. No Time to Explain Remastered
47. Guns, Gore & Cannoli
46. Blue Estate
45. Zombie Vikings
44. The Binding of Isaac
43. Sky Force Anniversary
42. Manual Samuel
41. Kalimba
40. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
39. Injustice 2
38. Micro Machines: World Tour
37. Disney Infinity 3.0
36. Castle Crashers Remastered
35. Pinball FX 3
34. Sonic Mania
33. Jackbox Party Pack 1
32. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
31. Tumblestone
30. Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
29. Oh.. Sir! The Insult Simulator
28. Jump Stars
27. LEGO Jurassic World
26. Rayman Legends
25. Tricky Towers
24. Lego City Undercover
23. Death Squared
22. Divinity: Original Sin
21. Rocket League
20. The LEGO Ninjago Movie Videogame
19. Human: Fall Flat
18. Marvel Ultimate Alliance
17. Hyperdrive Massacre
16. 7 Days to Die
15. Mekazoo
14. Terraria
13. Talent Not Included
12. Dangerous Golf
11. Cuphead
10. Infinite Minigolf
9. LEGO Dimensions
8. Resident Evil Revelations 2
7. Minecraft
6. Overcooked!
5. Speedrunners
4. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
3. Diablo III
2. Gears of War 4
1. Halo: The Master Chief Collection