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Blizzard porting Diablo III to PS3?
Posted: 04.06.2011 08:30 by JonahFalcon Comments: 5
There's been plenty of rumors but no real confirmation that Diablo III would be coming to consoles. Blizzard's latest job listing has strongly hinted that the developer may be working on at least a PlayStation 3 version of the game.

A job listing for a "PlayStation 3 Specialist" reads: "Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an enthusiastic senior software engineer to be a key contributor on the Diablo team. This position is responsible for overseeing PlayStation 3 (PS3) architecture design, as well as other PS3-specific game code development to maximize platform performance."

When Blizzard posted a job listing for "Lead Designer, Console," the company hinted around that consoles would be considered for Diablo III. According to a statement from Blizzard, "We're exploring a Diablo-related concept for consoles and are currently looking to fill a few senior console-related positions on the Diablo III team. As we've said in the past, with proper care, the gameplay could suit the console platform, and we're interested in seeing what talent out there might be interested in such a project."

As far as the Xbox 360, it remains to be seen. The Xbox 360 is easier to port from the PC due to sharing the same DirectX language. On the other hand, Xbox Live may be a barrier, since Blizzard is building Battle.net 2.0.
Source: GameSpot
Related games: Diablo III (PC)

Comments

By MindCoil (SI Veteran Member) on Jun 04, 2011
MindCoil
I seriously hope they won't be making this for a console... But if they do I hope they won't be changing features for PC to accommodate the PS3.

I played Diablo 1 for PS1, and I can say it won't work out well. Just doesn't feel right with a controller.
By Nicolas19 (SI Core Veteran) on Jun 04, 2011
Nicolas19
I agree with MindCoil. It would be real shame if they dumbed down the PC version to be uniform with the console port (as in TDU2) or delayed it to be able to release both at once.
By unsilviu (SI Core) on Jun 04, 2011
unsilviu
This is Blizzard. The very fact that they are developing for a console is a concession. I am quite sure they will keep the PC as the standard version. If anything, the PS3 version will be dumbed down
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Jun 04, 2011
herodotus
Trouble is, I'll bet real money that this is holding up the release date for PC. Blizzard couldn't just release for one platform when it can release for two. Dull thinking on their part, as those who own both platforms would probably buy both if spaced apart.
By unsilviu (SI Core) on Jun 05, 2011
unsilviu
I assure you, Blizzard never halts releasing a game in one place just to release it in several at once (see WoW in China). It's just that they pride themselves in the fact that every product is perfected. They even cancelled a game once, Lord of the Clans, because it sucked.(it had Deathwing getting high on a bong...)