" Since it is literally impossible to produce an MMO that does not compete with World of Warcraft, either the two would have to be integrated in some way, or they are releasing it after they are done releasing WOW expansion packs.  WOW xpacks will be done around 2014, after two more. So I'm calling it now; 2012 Diablo release, 2014 or 2015 Titan release after a whole 2013 worth of teasing.  In addition, this article is pointless no offense. A company executive saying "Our game will be good!" is not "new" or "interesting". It's blizzard. There should be absolutely no doubt in anyone's mind that it will be a fantastic game, unless you're taste in games is, you know, bad. Future stories should involve new information... "

"I know that there's other things in the works and I think that that's excellent. I think that that team should go straight at World of Warcraft. Trying to take every customer that World of Warcraft had. For if we don't somebody else will."

 So I'm calling it now;   

 Q4 2011 Diablo release   

 Q1 or Q2 2012 WOW Expansion #4   

 Q1 or Q2 2013 WOW Expansion #5   

 Q4 2013 maybe TITAN....probably Q1 2014 though    

So they officially announce it and show it off at this years Blizzcon, then we see the game in holiday of 2014, that's my educated guess. However, I won't be playing it because i think Blizzard games are among the most overated in the industry, not to mention Blizzard being completely full of themselves.

I'm interested to see what it'll bring. It seems most conducive to World of Starcraft, but I doubt they'll do that...

I am thinking 2014 release...

Make WoW free-to-play, then you can release a new MMO.

Chocolate bar mmo

Well that was a whole lot of nuthin'!   Thanks Blizzard, see you in 10 years when you finally get around to releasing this mythical game to end all games.

Duders it's not World of StarCraft. They have already confirmed that it is not set in any of their existing universes.

Could it really be...one game to rule them all?

Sooooo...we're posting stories of companies masturbating to their own awesomeness while offering absolutely no information about what they are ACTUALLY talking about? 
 
AWESOME!

" @MaddProdigysaid:

" Since it is literally impossible to produce an MMO that does not compete with World of Warcraft, either the two would have to be integrated in some way, or they are releasing it after they are done releasing WOW expansion packs.  WOW xpacks will be done around 2014, after two more. So I'm calling it now; 2012 Diablo release, 2014 or 2015 Titan release after a whole 2013 worth of teasing.  In addition, this article is pointless no offense. A company executive saying "Our game will be good!" is not "new" or "interesting". It's blizzard. There should be absolutely no doubt in anyone's mind that it will be a fantastic game, unless you're taste in games is, you know, bad. Future stories should involve new information... "

They aren't really pretending they won't be competing with WoW though, only reassuring dedicated player that they won't actually pull the plug as soon as the new thing is out.  
 
They just released videos with a bunch of interviews and the co-founder Allen Adham actually addresses this right at the end of the video.
 
 
Allen Adrah

"I know that there's other things in the works and I think that that's excellent. I think that that team should go straight at World of Warcraft. Trying to take every customer that World of Warcraft had. For if we don't somebody else will."

http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/company/about/b20/videos.html#blizzard-retrospective     i.e while they won't pull the plug - they will try to destroy WoW with their new thing as fast as possible so people will get their new game and so they can stop paying for servers and support and other legacy costs.  "

"

@MaddProdigy

said:

 So I'm calling it now;   

 Q4 2011 Diablo release   

 Q1 or Q2 2012 WOW Expansion #4   

 Q1 or Q2 2013 WOW Expansion #5   

 Q4 2013 maybe TITAN....probably Q1 2014 though    

 
I disagree with your timescale. Blizzard has been on a very clear "New Xpac every 2 years" pattern as of yet, and I see no reason why they would change that.  
 
Personally, I don't think Diablo is coming out this year. I'd love to see it at holiday 2011, but I don't believe it's happening.  
 
2012 WoW Expansion #4 makes sense, it's 2 years after Cataclysm. Brings levels up to 90. 
 
2014  WoW Expansion #5 Another 2 years, another Xpac. Brings it to a nice round level 100. 
  
Keep in mind, World of Warcraft was announced in 2001 (according to Wikipedia) and it was over 3 years before it was finally released. Here we are in 2011, and all we have is a codename, we don't even have an official announcement. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't see Titan until 2015 or later, we're talking about Blizzard here. They will test the hell out of this game and that will push back the release. Consider how much WoW changed throughout its development. They won't put that game out until it is absolutely perfect.  "

If it's shiny and has a [blizzard] logo on it, I'll buy it. 

Big words but I know Blizzard can back them up.  I will play this "Titan" MMO when it comes out for sure.  Looking forward to hearing more about it.

I blame Kotick for every new failure

It's a facebook game.

Well, so long as Activision's executive tendrils don't get involved, I think it'll turn out okay.  However, if they do, I'm predicting a release disaster more spectacular than the launch of Final Fantasy XIV.

If it's anything like WoW I'll pass. Then again, if it's like most MMO in general, I'll pass.

Not nearly enough information to get me interested just yet.

Those "nuggets" - probably shit nuggets, since it is an MMO and it is Blizzard.

I'm into sci-fi and MMOs but not shooters.  Fingers crossed. . .

*Shrugs*  
 
I'll care when there is something to care about.  I'm more interested in DUST, Planetside NEXT, Guildwars 2, and TERRA.   

As long as its not a fantasy MMO.

Although absolutely nothing is revealed here (sneaky Blizz is sneaky) I'm still pretty hyped for this mystery MMO. Whether or not I'll remain that way once more information is out only time will tell! But, well, damnit I'm going to break into some offices I want to know what this is!
 
@ectoplasma said:

" Could it really be...one game to rule them all? "

" It's a facebook game. "

I'm practically frothing at the mouth to know what this game is going to be.

" Those "nuggets" - probably shit nuggets, since it is an MMO and it is Blizzard. "

Can't wait for 2016!

Warcraft 4 was leaked from blizzard with a file connecting it to project titan this and the plans to stop content for wow by 2014 it appears project titan is basically wow 2 with better graphics and more content the file also stated it was keeping 8 bosses from wow the only 1 appearing on the file was the lich king i guess he fits into the story-line somehow

@glynnage said:

Warcraft 4 was leaked from blizzard with a file connecting it to project titan this and the plans to stop content for wow by 2014 it appears project titan is basically wow 2 with better graphics and more content the file also stated it was keeping 8 bosses from wow the only 1 appearing on the file was the lich king i guess he fits into the story-line somehow

Source?

Oh look it's Brad Nicholson.

I forgot about Brad Nicholson.

So it's been years and the latest update is "its still going to be cool"?

man, I totally just don't give a fuck about blizzard anymore.

@PeasantAbuse said:

I forgot about Brad Nicholson.

I think everyone did.

Oh man, Brad Nicholson.

Wonder what Brad Nicholson's up to now.

@Pinworm45 said:

So it's been years and the latest update is "its still going to be cool"?

man, I totally just don't give a fuck about blizzard anymore.

Because they take their sweet time with their games? That is the one reason why one ought to keep tabs on what they do put out.

At this point, if they started contracting their development cycles down to the industry standard, that would mark the end of Blizzard as we have known it. It is only as long as they are so profitable that they get to take time, and I'm guessing Activision is pressuring them to hurry up as we speak. Releasing Diablo without the PVP component already finished could be a bad sign, I would feel better if they had delayed it another year or so instead.

@FluxWaveZ said:

Wonder what Brad Nicholson's up to now.

Going to the gym 4x a day.

Oh jeez, what a blast from the past to see that avatar. If you count past as 1 year, that is.

Looks like he's still actively playing Xbox games, judging by the cheevo unlocks on his profile page.

@ajamafalous said:

Oh man, Brad Nicholson.

he works for some site that focuses on mobile games or something like that. Jeff answered it in a jar time video.

Also someone should lock this thread.

@Regal said:

@Pinworm45 said:

So it's been years and the latest update is "its still going to be cool"?

man, I totally just don't give a fuck about blizzard anymore.

Because they take their sweet time with their games? That is the one reason why one ought to keep tabs on what they do put out.

At this point, if they started contracting their development cycles down to the industry standard, that would mark the end of Blizzard as we have known it. It is only as long as they are so profitable that they get to take time, and I'm guessing Activision is pressuring them to hurry up as we speak. Releasing Diablo without the PVP component already finished could be a bad sign, I would feel better if they had delayed it another year or so instead.

Taking their sweet time didn't make Diablo any better. They've gone down hill, and I think their games are garbage now. To top that off, they constantly release updates that don't say anything. Blizzard is like a broken down hooker, one time she was hot and worth the money, now she's infested, disgusting, dying, wrinkly, and normally I could ignore her as I drive down the street, but instead she runs around talking about how good she is, and that's why she charges higher prices than anyone else.

They're arrogant and at one point they were allowed, not any more. Their self masturbation is just obnoxious to me now.

Where is a link to this update?

@Bocam said:

@PeasantAbuse said:

I forgot about Brad Nicholson.

I think everyone did.

haha I totally did wow

@ajamafalous said:

Oh man, Brad Nicholson.

he works for some site that focuses on mobile games or something like that. Jeff answered it in a jar time video.

Also someone should lock this thread.