Shockingly, Blizzard has 'plans beyond' Diablo III
We rather like trilogies. Not only are they narratively neat, allowing us to indulge in our favorite characters and universes just long enough, but they bring things to a close before the roman numerals get all complicated with incomprehensible Vs an Ms and stuff. Letters for counting? Ridiculous!
Despite this bothersome mental hurdle, developer Blizzard remains unrepentant when delving into the rich fantasy world it has crafted for Diablo. While the upcoming, artistically controversial three-I'd installment brings the trilogy's story of demonic overlords and highly uncomfortable facial jewelry to an end, it'll leave the portal open for future games, lead designer Jay Wilson tells MTV Multiplayer. "We're not saying this is the end of the 'Diablo' universe, but we are trying to bring this storyline to a close," says Wilson. "It's not just 'Diablo III' - we've got plans beyond."
Oh, and don't even bother submitting "World of Diablo." The commenter above you already did.
Despite this bothersome mental hurdle, developer Blizzard remains unrepentant when delving into the rich fantasy world it has crafted for Diablo. While the upcoming, artistically controversial three-I'd installment brings the trilogy's story of demonic overlords and highly uncomfortable facial jewelry to an end, it'll leave the portal open for future games, lead designer Jay Wilson tells MTV Multiplayer. "We're not saying this is the end of the 'Diablo' universe, but we are trying to bring this storyline to a close," says Wilson. "It's not just 'Diablo III' - we've got plans beyond."
Oh, and don't even bother submitting "World of Diablo." The commenter above you already did.






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Jon2309 @ Aug 12th 2008 8:03PM
World of Diablo.
Sly @ Aug 12th 2008 8:07PM
Jerk.
arhain @ Aug 12th 2008 8:18PM
haven't laughed so hard in a while
rTwelve [xbl:chilblane] @ Aug 12th 2008 9:53PM
Wait, is there not a paradox here?
The Doctor @ Aug 13th 2008 5:59PM
Diablo of Warcraft.
Dovi @ Aug 12th 2008 8:19PM
World of DiabloCraft
CelestKixy @ Aug 12th 2008 8:21PM
World of Diablo.
mismajor99 @ Aug 12th 2008 8:25PM
*hear..
mismajor99 @ Aug 12th 2008 8:23PM
good stuff to here
Schmobu @ Aug 12th 2008 8:24PM
Sanctuary in World of Warcraft, Que!
Neebs @ Aug 12th 2008 8:31PM
Like making money, I'd say.
carg0 @ Aug 12th 2008 8:38PM
"We're not saying this is the end of the 'Diablo' universe..."
uhhh...you're god damn right it better not be the end of the Diablo universe
Ghen @ Aug 13th 2008 7:45AM
Like we expected them to do anything else?
Maverick Saturn @ Aug 12th 2008 8:43PM
I think I know whats planned, expansion packs of course, and then a change of name for the Diablo games, naming it Diablo makes it too restrictive, as all focus is on....well...diablo :S Would seem a tad stupid having a Diablo game with another creature as the boss instead of Diablo and Diablo can't keep reviving like this, I'll get retarded, people will begin to think, 'If I bloody killed Diablo 3 times already and hes coming back a fourth time, I might as well have skipped playing all those games up to Diablo 4', I mean poor Diablo, to get pwned not once, not twice, not three times, but 4+??? People will definatly start loosing thier respect for the underworld.
'Whats that? Diablo the hellraiser and demon of terror and chaos is on the verge of destroying the owrld again? No worries there mate, I've killed it 3 times already, gimme another beer and I'll go kill him again for ya after'
Blazur @ Aug 12th 2008 9:03PM
World of Guitar Hero.
Averna @ Aug 12th 2008 10:07PM
Guitar Hero: Diablo
Dont rule it out! This is Activision/Blizzard we are talking about..
friarpop @ Aug 25th 2008 12:32PM
Diablo IV : Dupe Master
Alexisonfire @ Aug 12th 2008 9:20PM
Rock N' Roll Racing 2
Lukeyo @ Aug 12th 2008 9:50PM
World of Pokémon.
Now that would be something.
FSK405K @ Aug 12th 2008 9:51PM
World of Starcraft: Revenge of the Diablo King
Ihavepants @ Aug 12th 2008 10:10PM
I'd play it twice.
drun @ Aug 12th 2008 10:21PM
World of DiabloCraft: Wrath of the Cow King
WiiFTW @ Aug 12th 2008 10:49PM
King Diablo: The Movie: The Game
Sora @ Aug 13th 2008 12:18AM
World of Grand Theft Mario Kart.
MrSpaceCowboy @ Aug 13th 2008 12:29AM
Hello Diablo - Island Adventure
FSK405K @ Aug 13th 2008 3:28AM
Good for casuals, hardcores, and obsessive anime freaks.
snarfoogle @ Aug 13th 2008 12:44AM
Metal Gear Diablo
Foetoid @ Aug 13th 2008 1:56AM
Mario and Diablo at the Olympic Games.
Wiinterfang @ Aug 13th 2008 2:15AM
World of Diablo: Cash Cow edition.
Makeseven @ Aug 13th 2008 2:37AM
diablo 3
..er.....uh.
Blank-Mage @ Aug 13th 2008 3:15AM
Diablo: Rainbow Paradise.
In unrelated news, Blizzard "likes making t3h monies."
Zertoss @ Aug 13th 2008 9:12AM
Diablo: Wrath of the Cow King
MrTyzik @ Aug 13th 2008 1:21PM
Mephisto, Mephisto II, Mephisto III, Baal, Baal II, Baal III
Seriously though, I thought they already ended the story line (or should with an expansion or something). From Blizzard's Diablo III website, "seeking clues to defeat new stirrings of evil," sounds like a new story to me. This should be Mephisto I, not Diablo III.
Citanuzuki @ Aug 13th 2008 3:25PM
Battle Raper Diablo: Crotch of burning rage
J @ Aug 14th 2008 9:01AM
Diablo: The Next Generation