Diablo III: PS3, Xbox 360 exclusive fears on console

Product-Reviews writes: While it is fantastic news that Diablo 3 is headed to consoles, Blizzard has obviously remained silent on which platforms will be included. Will the PS3, Xbox 360 and possibly even the Nintendo Wii U all get a console version of Diablo III? One thing that we hope doesn’t happen is console exclusivity, as most of you will be aware that Blizzard Entertainment are a subsidiary of Activision, and it is fairly obvious which platform they prefer at the moment.

[tr00p3r]

Blizzard wouldn't dare..they are better than that.

[MariaHelFutura]

Ok. If it's on more than one platform it is not exclusive.

[MariaHelFutura]

ex·clu·sive
Adjective:Excluding or not admitting other things.
Noun:An item or story published or broadcast by only one source.

[MariaHelFutura]

The people that disagreed with the meaning of the word, should be ashamed of themselves.

[hazardman]

But for console only gamers yes it would be an exclusive.

[Christopher]

I gotta say, knowing Blizzard, I think there's a big chance it may be 360 exclusive. Why? Because of the usual reason by companies who are doing their first HD console game, the 360's architecture is more similar to a PC.

I wouldn't be surprised if, when a console version is officially announced, it is announced for just the 360.

[jaosobno]

Then why was blizzard looking for a person with knowledge of PS3 architecture in a job ad?

[Christopher]

@jaosobno -- From the Joystiq.com article that broke the news.

"Even though this looks an awful lot like an indicator of an upcoming PS3 version of Diablo 3, of course, the standard disclaimers still apply. It could end up being a research-related job and not anything that leads to a console port; it could merely be part of the company's ongoing "investigation." If any company has money to burn on projects that don't turn into retail games, it's Blizzard."

It should be noted that the listing also no longer exists.

http://us.blizzard.com/en-u...

[dedicatedtogamers]

I'm not saying Diablo III will be on consoles, I'm not saying it won't be on consoles, but let's consider some facts.

- The first Diablo was on the PS1
- consoles and PCs are much closer in terms of hardware power than they were back in the Diablo 1 and 2 days
- Blizzard is now a part of Activision now. That is a big reason why it'll probably be put on consoles (more $$$)

Diablo III on consoles isn't far-fetched at all. I mean, we have games like Witcher 2 (never would have imagined that one on consoles) and even Crysis 1 and 2 (admittedly, chopped down compared to the PC versions) on consoles. Both of those franchises were ones that supposedly "would never ever ever go to consoles" according to PC gamers, yet here we are.

[C_Menz]

They already confirmed Diablo 3 will be on consoles.

[SkyGamer]

More like Activision is a part of Vivendi Universal that owns Blizzard. Even as big as Activision is, they are still small potatoes compared to the likes of Comcast and General Electric which owns NBC Universal which owns Vivendi Universal which owns Acti/Blizz.

[KMCROC54]

Thats fine & dandy but each division has someone in place to make decisions for that division so those further up are not bothered . so in essences it all up to Mr. B. Kotick.

[Astargatis]

And they wanted a PS3 specialist to make it exclusive to another console?I wouldn't bet on that...

[cervantes99]

Exactly. Blizzard had several job postings for PS3 developers/project leads.

So yeah, PS3 developers making an exclusive for Xbox 360. Whatever...

I voted this site down for just having no common sense.

[KMCROC54]

Maybe thier doing like the NFL with coaching jobs interviewing but really not giving them the job.

[Simco876]

I couldn't even think of playing Diablo on console. Just get it for the PC.

[KingME]

I think diablo would fit nicely on the consoles. Walk around with the analog sticks, and there are plenty of buttons for spells and different attacks.

As a matter of fact I think from a controlling prospective, it may actually feel better on a console. I think some people can so caught up in tradition and how things have always been that the are not very open to the possibilities of doing things a different way.

[Slade]

Didnt the guy who announced it said it was a mistake and it isnt on consoles he only wishes it was?>

[OC_MurphysLaw]

At this point I am assuming Diablo 3 will hit consoles in some form. Torchlight has shown Blizzard it can be done well for that type of game so it would be a bit foolish not to do some form of a console version.

That all aside, the author at the end starts going on about exclusivity to a console and tries to site FF13-2 as an example of exclusivity to the 360. Last time I checked... FF13-2 was coming to both PS3 and 360 day and date. I know the FF13-2 demo is on the 360 and not sure when it comes to PSN but that hardly points to any exclusivity. Is there DLC... what am I missing? Or is the author just mis-informed?

[Skate-AK]

The FF 13-2 demo came out on PSN Tuesday.

[Tzuno]

There is always the PC version don't worry.

[specialguest]

What if the Diablo series which was born from the PC platform, went the COD route? For example, if Diablo finds major success on the console side, Activision might tailor future Diablo series to suit the consoles and worse, giving consoles exclusive advantages over PC.

COD used to be a franchise where the PC version was definitive. Now it's all XBOX 360 with PC left behind.

[gigreen]

Diablo on console is like playing baseball with peas and a chopstick.

It can never be as good as on PC, where it's meant to be.

[Coach_McGuirk]

i wouldn't call it "fantastic news" that it's coming to consoles..

[Rageanitus]

mouse and kb on ps3.... do that and crossplatfrom with pc gamers. IMO its more flexible

[Yui_Suzumiya]

PlayStation Network is open as where Xbox Live is very restrictive. So PS3 is the best candidate. Plus they hired people specifically who know the PS3 architecture.

[Torkith]

Battle.net on PS3 maybe? Microsoft is pretty restrictive of what they let run on th 360; like Steam.

[Papanours]

I hope it will be a Wii U exclusive ;-)

[_Aarix_]

I wouldnt mind just to shut up the 360/ps3 owners up

[AngelicIceDiamond]

I'm sure its gonna make it to PS3 as well, do you all remember a job listing they sent out looking for PS3 architects?