Big Bottom Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I saw this at Gamespot. Blizzard are about to announce a new game, and it's in Korea so the chances of it being S2 are pretty high. As if the mention of a new Blizzard MMOG wasn't enough, this week also saw rumors spread that the publisher-developer is resurrecting one of its classic real-time strategy series. According to a Korean newsletter partially translated by Teamliquid.net, "StarCraft 2 will be revealed for the first time to the world at Blizzard's World Wide Invitational (WWI)." According to the letter, Blizzard will also use the event, which takes place in Seoul, South Korea, on May 19 and 20, to show off the game, which reportedly has full 3D graphics, a revamped combat system, and a new race. The official story: In an unusual turn of events, Blizzard freely admits that it will announce a new game at the WWI in Korea, where Starcraft's popularity is at near-fanatical levels. "We do intend to announce a new product at the Worldwide Invitational next month in Korea, and we appreciate the enthusiasm and interest in getting an advance look at what that will be," a rep told GameSpot. Unsurprisingly, though, Blizzard's publicity minion became tight-lipped about the new game. "We can't give any further details regarding the product announcement at WWI," the rep said. "Everyone will have to wait until the event to find out the news." The best flash game ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidesco Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 (edited) I predict that if they ever do make Starcraft 2, it will be a disappointment. Edited April 28, 2007 by Pidesco "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian touristI am Dan Quayle of the Romans.I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands.Heja Sverige!!Everyone should cuffawkle more.The wrench is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Only that the article leaves out the last piece of comment (from Kotaku): We do intend to announce a new product at the Worldwide Invitational next month in Korea, and we appreciate the enthusiasm and interest in getting an advance look at what that will be, but players will have to wait until May 19th to find out more. Also, we have a very strong connection with the characters and settings of StarCraft, and we do plan to revisit that universe at some point in the future, but we don't have anything new to announce in that regard at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aram Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Starcraft 2 will probably be produced by Bethesda in a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karka Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 And it will be a first person turn-based flight simulation game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 And it will be a first person turn-based flight simulation game. With werewolves. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgoth Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Stop it! Rain makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Then EA will buy the franchise and release the Point-and-Click FPS sequel. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diogo Ribeiro Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 And it will be a first person turn-based flight simulation game. Hopefully, all the clouds will use concurrent turns to pass by faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karka Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 And eventually, somehow Bethesda will buy the licence again, and make an RTS game by "accident". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 And it will be a first person turn-based flight simulation game. Hopefully, all the clouds will use concurrent turns to pass by faster. That'll take advantage of the extra DX10 volumetric rendering features! OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripleRRR Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I really do not like the sound of this "revamped combat system" thing. The old way was about as close to perfect as it could get in my opinion. Why should they change it? Using a gamepad to control an FPS is like trying to fight evil through maple syrup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diogo Ribeiro Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 teh futch0r! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shryke Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 ah the cynicism... a new starcraft would be nice, but i don't hold out any hopes for it any time soon when your mind works against you - fight back with substance abuse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aram Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 ah the cynicism... a new starcraft would be nice, but i don't hold out any hopes for it any time soon Which kind of stinks because the last one ended with all the good guys royally screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Starcraft 2 seems a heck of a lot more likely than a new Blizzard MMO. I can see them beginning development on an MMO now (like WoW2 or something) with the idea of releasing it in 4-5 years, but they have absolutely no reason to take on an MMO with WoW still running strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bottom Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 I know they said nothing is announced yet, but I'll donate my kidneys to medical science if it isn't Starcraft 2. One of the bosses of Blizzard has already said that there'll be another one before the 10 year anniversary is up. The best flash game ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azure79 Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I hope it is Starcraft 2. I want to see what happens to Zeratul and Raynor and Kerrigan. New playable race....Xel'Naga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oerwinde Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I hope it is Starcraft 2. I want to see what happens to Zeratul and Raynor and Kerrigan. New playable race....Xel'Naga. New race will be the protoss/zerg hybrid. The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azure79 Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Also a cool possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aram Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I thought it was going to be both, ie a hybrid controlled by Xels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 (edited) WOS? Edited April 29, 2007 by Blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Warcraft is also a RTS, right? So maybe they're thinking of a new Warcraft RTS to go along with their WoW hit? Starcraft does seem a bit more likely tho. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karka Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I bet it is The Lost Vikings MMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbjerg Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 A Diablo strategy game maybe? Fortune favors the bald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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