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We have nothing but admiration for Blizzard's dedication to blinding polish, but we counter it with this incredibly poignant argument: “We want Diablo III nooooow.” Last we heard, Blizzard was hoping to grant our wish within 2011's chronological bounds, but with the caveat that “when it's done” still rules the day. Fortunately, there now seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel – dim though it may be.
“We’re definitely in the home stretch. We’re crunching. This is when the magic happens,” game director Jay Wilson told The New York Times.
Granted, Blizzard magic takes a lot more than a simple wave of a wand or a good old-fashioned blood sacrifice. For instance, StarCraft II entered its “final stretch” in February 2009, and then proceeded to take a leisurely stroll through development hell until July 2010.
So, anyone want to place bets on when Diablo III will finally drop? We're leaving out all calendar years that don't begin with the phrase “stardate,” because – above all else – we're realists.
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someuid
April 28, 2011 at 3:19pm
Ha! I've been so busy with all the Steam games I bought for sale during the holidays, I'd forgotten all about Diablo 3.
Has the price come down on Starcraft 2 yet? Yeah, I haven't even picked that one up yet either.
I appreciate them putting so much effort into their games, but really. Years and years and years has left me enjoying other games. Most splash screens I see after work are THQ, Bethesda, Relic and Gearbox.
Blizzard, what happened?
p3t3th3g33k
April 28, 2011 at 3:14pm
My local game stop computer is saying November 2nd this year. Personally that would be hell with only 9 days until Skyrim. Im hoping that its at least in this year.
airbornprimate
April 28, 2011 at 5:53pm
Game stores pull release dates out of thier ass to sell preorders. Just sayin'
p3t3th3g33k
April 28, 2011 at 9:51pm
oh believe me I know that, but for the longest time they have put it at Xmas or new years, Nov 2nd seems like such a random date that it could just be possible. xD
