Diablo 3 Announced - Well Kinda

[Azazel]

Ahoy there, fellow Diablo fans!

Well, there's no point in beating around the bush any longer, so let's get right down to it. A few months ago we were contacted by Blizzard in regards to the Diablo3.com domain name. While they appreciate all the work that's been put into running this big Diablo fan community over the years, they still want the domain name. Hmm, I wonder why? Now before you get all up in arms about it, allow me to explain a few things.

First off, this fan site isn't going anywhere, it's just getting a new name: Diablofans.com! Blizzard is actually being really cool about it, giving us all the time we need to make it a smooth transition before we hand the old domain over to them. So be sure to update all of your bookmarks and point 'em to diablofans.com instead. Your user accounts will all still be perfectly functional and, along with this new site name, we'll soon have a big site redesign up and running as well. A new name, a new look. Huzzah!

Secondly, while Blizzard is indeed acquiring the diablo3.com domain name, they told me that this shouldn't be considered an announcement for the Diablo 3 game we've been waiting for all these years. They acquire new domains all the time. While this is true, I personally can't help but think that this is a confirmation of sorts that they're working on the next Diablo game. Sure, they can claim it's because they want to protect their intellectual properties 'n what have you, but I can't imagine they would all of a sudden be so interested in the diablo3.com domain if they weren't working on a new Diablo 3 game behind the scenes.

On a final note, I want to thank all of you guys who've made this community so strong over the years. It's only going to get better around here and I hope you'll all stick with us. One of the nice things about this whole name-change ordeal is that Blizzard really appreciates the fact that we're a dedicated fan site and we'll be working with them much more closely in the future to bring you the latest Diablo game news.

It's funny, I've had so many offers over the years from people who wanted to pay a lot o' cash for the diablo3.com domain name and I wasn't even willing to consider then. I set out to have a great Diablo fan site because I simply loved the Diablo series. Fortunately, with the help of some great people on the staff and fans like you, we accomplished just that. But when Blizzard came around asking for the domain, I was excited about it both as a Diablo fan and for their recognition of all the work we've put into the site. Fortunately for us, the diablofans.com domain name was available and it fit perfectly in line with the intentions of this site, so I registered it and here we are. Diablo3.com will still be active for a few more months so everybody can have a chance to get used to the new Diablofans.com domain. After that, it will simply point to the Blizzard.com homepage... at least until they're ready to use it for something more worthwhile. One of the nice things about the new diablofans.com domain is that it's all-encompassing. Instead of the site just being for people waiting on Diablo 3, it can serve as the main hub for *all* current and future Diablo games. Isn't it nice to know you'll always have a place online you can call home? Hey, even Diablo's demon minions need a place to hang their hats too.

Well blizzard have asked to take the diablo 3 domain name from www.diablo3.com (a diablo fansite) and change it to diablofan

why else would this be

i hope its true
man...plzz let it be true

 

[farlex85]

It would make sense. Their bringin back the old. Starcraft 2 and then diablo 3. They will be rolling around in a sea of money before the year is done (wait, they already are, more though).....

 

[Azazel]

It would make sense. Their bringin back the old. Starcraft 2 and then diablo 3. They will be rolling around in a sea of money before the year is done (wait, they already are, more though).....

lol yes

i cant wait for starcaft

 

[Azazel]

no ones entreated ?

 

[Exavier]

This is what I've been waiting for

 

[Easy Rhino]

now diablo 3 is a game i can get into. as long as they figure out a way to stop all the cheating!

 

[Azazel]

it shall be awesome

 

[King Wookie]

My only wish, is that they put the same effort into creating an exciting game, as they did with the previous ones.

 

[Azazel]

blizzard always go big with games

 

[Easy Rhino]

azazel, who is that girl in your avatar?

 

[Guarana]

World of Diablo perhaps?

DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUNNNNN

Ok, I'm done with "Dramatic" music.

 

[Xolair]

We'll see.

 

[Azazel]

azazel, who is that girl in your avatar?

Angel Button

or brandy

 

[calvary1980]

she is pretty but her site Sucks, I got the pass file. back on topic I hate Blizzard WoW and Diablo are such cheap knock offs of Dungeons and Dragons, I guess im the only one that feels that way.

- Christine

 

[Azazel]

I agree that warcraft is a rip of warhammer and starcaft is a rip warhammer 40k,,,but diablo is in no way a rip of d and d

 

[tzitzibp]

Angel Button

or brandy

Nice......

diablo2 was a fantastic game and I hope we see the sequel soon, cause I am getting old.....

 

[Saakki]

ahh lovely ! I can play mythos while waiting diablo 3!

 

[Azazel]

mythos dose look good,,,made by the same guys who made diablo

 

[tzitzibp]

mythos dose look good,,,made by the same guys who made diablo

didn´t know that...I think I´ll look around for it and give it a go.
Thanks!

 

[Azazel]

its still in closed beta but you can sign up for it

 

[AsRock]

This is good news. All though D2 was good d2 had some crappy graphics i thought. I really hope they allowed better res this time around...

 

[Ravenas]

It's not a matter of if Blizzard is going to make a Diablo 3, it's a matter of when they will actually announce/release it.

 

[Azazel]

As Long As They Announce It Time Will Fly By

edit: sorry dam caps

 

[imperialreign]

I'd be more impressed to see Dungeon Keeper 3 finally announced . . . but, sadly . . . that'll never happen


RIP Bullfrog and Lionhead Studios

 

[Exavier]

she is pretty but her site Sucks, I got the pass file.

my initial reaction can be summed up in



back on topic;

DK 3 HELL YES that would have been awesome..