Blizzard is working on a next-gen MMO
It's not really a big surprise, but I think it's the first time there is an official statement about it. Usual speculations are Diablo 3, a Starcraft MMO (after all, WoW has been released shortly after War 3), and of course a Lost Vikings MMO where dwarves will rule the world.
Q: Various posts about the job applications on Blizzard's website concerning a MMO, and how it could possibly be additional manpower for WotLK
A: No, it is an unannounced Next-Gen MMO. And that doesn't mean an expansion for World of Warcraft either.
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Mike Morhaime interview on IncGamersIncGamers interviewed Mike Morhaime (Blizzard CEO) to get more details on the Activision / Vivendi partnership.
Quote from: IncGamers.com (Source) Q: Why Activision Blizzard and not Activision Vivendi?
Blizzard Entertainment is arguably one of the strongest brands in the interactive entertainment industry. Like I mentioned, we are number one in PC and online in North America, Europe, and most of Asia outside of Japan, so I think it really makes sense with it being such a strong brand that it really deserves to be in the corporate name.
Q: Are there going to be any structural changes at Blizzard at all? You have stated that there won't be any changes but are things going to change behind the scenes that the Blizzard fan base are not going to see or know about?
Ill tell you what, if I do my job properly, the players won't notice any difference.
Q: Will Activision have any involvement with the day to say running of Blizzard at all?
Not really. Activision is going to be focused on the Activision business. Blizzard will be focused on the Blizzard business, and of course we'll be talking to each other. I think there's a lot we can teach them about online games and certainly they run a very efficient company and I think there are things we can learn from them.
Q: Is there going to be any impact on World of Warcraft subscribers? We've seen a few threads this evening with players concerned about the product/service quality slipping and concerns about the timely release of patches. Can you reassure the players that it's business as usual at Blizzard.
The management structure of Blizzard is not changing. We've got the same people responsible for assuring quality. Our priorities have not changed. We're the same company we've always have been. We're just allying with experience and a very successful company that has strengths in other areas. Combined, we're a stronger company, but the Blizzard Entertainment brand is going to remain unchanged, as is the Blizzard operation. Blizzard fans should not be concerned.
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