Why I love Blizzard Entertainmment

RudeDawg · 07-07-2002, 12:33 PM

Most of the PC / WinTel world missed this.

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos ships

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Warcraft III is also notable for Mac users because it's the first full game release that Blizzard has shipped out of the box simultaneously for Mac and Windows

No special package, no separate version. Both versions on a hybrid CD or DVD. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

I know most of you don't give a rat's @$$ about Mac & Mac users, but I needed to crow about this. Hopefully this example will spur Black Isle to follow for it's next major release.

/)eathKiller · 07-07-2002, 12:49 PM

Hip hip! HOORAAYEE!

THINK DIF'RENT!™

Megabot · 07-07-2002, 12:51 PM

This is great i think RudeDawg!!!!

Then maby the Mac users can use the pc ommmmddd Mac to do more than do grapich tingies and surf the net! lol Blizzard ARE the best game company today and Westwood is #2 i think!!

What`s next? OMG i hope for an Starcraft II that would be the best thing ever from them!!

[ 07-07-2002, 12:55 PM: Message edited by: Megabot ]

Neb · 07-07-2002, 01:10 PM

Blizzard's always been cool, in all ways [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

Blizzard's games are the only games that I've never had crash on my comp, not even once. The only other game that's accomplished that feat is Dungeon Siege.

I'm not a Mac user, but I think that it's cool that Blizzard makes it for both the Mac and PC and ships them simultaneously [img]smile.gif[/img]

Zidane · 07-07-2002, 01:24 PM

Yep, Blizzard rocks. My Diablo II came as a hybrid CD Windows and Mac and I cannot ever remember having a corrupt game with them or a crash.

I played it to death, and then discovered BGI and BGII. The rest is history.

I have got it installed on both my PC and my Mac and I think I am going to give it another go, when I have finished NWN of course.

Why can't all game companies follow suit.... probably because they haven't got the skills like Blizzard have.

Lady Zidane

Neb · 07-07-2002, 01:27 PM

It's not a matter of lacking skills, but of differing attitudes. The other companies just hype up the game and slap on great graphics and sounds(usually) then count on hype and initial impressions to sell the game. That way they can produce the game swiftly and earn money swiftly.

Blizzard, however, aims to make a good product that their fans will enjoy. Therefore they devote the time to make good graphics, nice sounds, wonderful gameplay, a total lack of bugs AND a Mac version. They'll get it out later, perhaps earn a little less money, but they'll have done a great job.

And of course the superb quality of their games also gives them a great reputation which sells their games. That's another reason that they have to spend so long on them, they can't afford to blow such a totally awesome reputation by making a sucky game.

DeSoya · 07-07-2002, 03:12 PM

Don't get so carried away with yourself Rudedawg. I'm on a mac G4 right now. I'd say woo Blizzard but WCIII is a rather dissapointing game. Oh well. NWN comes out for mac in the fall. Sigh.

DeSoya

Sazerac · 07-07-2002, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DeSoya:
Don't get so carried away with yourself Rudedawg. I'm on a mac G4 right now. I'd say woo Blizzard but WCIII is a rather dissapointing game. Oh well. NWN comes out for mac in the fall. Sigh.

DeSoya

He is not "getting carried away with himself", DeSoya. He's simply expressing elation that companies are starting to come out with games built for both Mac and PC.

Congrats, Rudy! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cheers,
-Sazerac

RudeDawg · 07-07-2002, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sazerac:
He is not "getting carried away with himself", DeSoya. He's simply expressing elation that companies are starting to come out with games built for both Mac and PC.

Congrats, Rudy! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cheers,
-Sazerac

So true, Saz.

Good to see ya, how are the big cats? Any more pics?

Back to the topic: For so long, Mac games have come out months, even YEARS after their PC counterpart. Things may be taking a turn for the better. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

Desoya, which G4 are you running? and what don't you like about WC3? The friends of mine playing it love it, but of course, it IS a RTS game, and it's an acquired taste. Hey, I even love Civ 3.

07-07-2002, 05:16 PM

[quote]Originally posted by RudeDawg:

Quote:

Hey, I even love Civ 3.

Yeah go Civ3! RTS games are great, and I don't think WC3 is all that bad. It just takes a little time to get used to, as it isn't as bigger hit as WC2.

07-07-2002, 01:24 PM	#5
Zidane Manshoon Join Date: January 27, 2002 Location: Birmingham, England Age: 67 Posts: 241	Yep, Blizzard rocks. My Diablo II came as a hybrid CD Windows and Mac and I cannot ever remember having a corrupt game with them or a crash. I played it to death, and then discovered BGI and BGII. The rest is history. I have got it installed on both my PC and my Mac and I think I am going to give it another go, when I have finished NWN of course. Why can't all game companies follow suit.... probably because they haven't got the skills like Blizzard have. Lady Zidane __________________ <br /><br />You know what thought did? He only thought he did.

07-07-2002, 03:12 PM	#7
DeSoya Manshoon Join Date: March 27, 2002 Location: Boulder, CO Age: 45 Posts: 199	Don't get so carried away with yourself Rudedawg. I'm on a mac G4 right now. I'd say woo Blizzard but WCIII is a rather dissapointing game. Oh well. NWN comes out for mac in the fall. Sigh. DeSoya __________________ \"We all enter this world in the same way: naked; screaming; soaked in blood. But if you live your life right, that kind of thing doesn\'t have to stop there.\" <br />Dana Gould

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Megabot Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 18, 2003 Location: Oslo, Norway. Age: 61 Posts: 3,360	This is great i think RudeDawg!!!! Then maby the Mac users can use the pc ommmmddd Mac to do more than do grapich tingies and surf the net! lol Blizzard ARE the best game company today and Westwood is #2 i think!! What`s next? OMG i hope for an Starcraft II that would be the best thing ever from them!! [ 07-07-2002, 12:55 PM: Message edited by: Megabot ]

07-07-2002, 01:10 PM	#4
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	Blizzard's always been cool, in all ways [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] Blizzard's games are the only games that I've never had crash on my comp, not even once. The only other game that's accomplished that feat is Dungeon Siege. I'm not a Mac user, but I think that it's cool that Blizzard makes it for both the Mac and PC and ships them simultaneously [img]smile.gif[/img]

07-07-2002, 01:27 PM	#6
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	It's not a matter of lacking skills, but of differing attitudes. The other companies just hype up the game and slap on great graphics and sounds(usually) then count on hype and initial impressions to sell the game. That way they can produce the game swiftly and earn money swiftly. Blizzard, however, aims to make a good product that their fans will enjoy. Therefore they devote the time to make good graphics, nice sounds, wonderful gameplay, a total lack of bugs AND a Mac version. They'll get it out later, perhaps earn a little less money, but they'll have done a great job. And of course the superb quality of their games also gives them a great reputation which sells their games. That's another reason that they have to spend so long on them, they can't afford to blow such a totally awesome reputation by making a sucky game.

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