BlizzCon 2013 – Diablo III: Reaper of Souls PS4 – Fact Sheet

Written by Medievaldragon on November 9, 2013. Posted in BlizzCon 2013, Diablo 3 News, Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

PlayStation®4 players can now experience the full adventure of Blizzard’s epic action RPG, Diablo® III, and the upcoming expansion, Reaper of Souls™ . . . all from the comfort of their couch in Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition! Take on the role of one of six powerful character classes— Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor, Wizard, or the all-new Crusader—and embark on a dark journey through Acts I-V to save the world of Sanctuary from ancient and sinister forces. With the new DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller and a custom-designed console interface, players will be outfitted with touch pad functionality and new social features as they engage in pulse-pounding combat with hordes of monsters and acquire items of incredible power.

For more details, visit https://www.diablo3.com/console

GAME FEATURES

The complete adventures of Act I-V, which takes players from the besieged town of New Tristram to the ancient halls of the Pandemonium Fortress
Six powerful character classes to choose from: Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor, Wizard, and the all-new Crusader
Newly designed loot system and offline gameplay mode designed to take advantage of the fast-paced action of the console platform
Hardcore mode for players who seek the thrill of constant peril that comes with the possibility of permanent death for their character
Direct character control and new DUALSHOCK®4 functionality such as color-coded player indicators for same-screen coop and touch pad shortcuts to keep players in the action
Seamless cooperative play featuring four-player online co-op and four-player local co-op games
PlayStation® Network support, which will allow you to connect with friends, send game invitations, and access voice chat
All the new and exciting features coming with Reaper of Souls™:

Customize your hero’s appearance and augment your items’ power with a new artisan, the Mystic
Battle a new menagerie of fiendish monsters slavering for the chance to feast upon Sanctuary’s heroes
Never stop exploring with Adventure Mode, where all waypoints are unlocked—the world is your battlefield
Engage in Nephalem Rifts, formerly known as Loot Runs, to test your mettle in 10-20 minute dungeons consisting of randomized areas, monsters, and bosses
Take on Bounties for fun and rewarding objective-based challenges

Check out far more on the Blizzplanet’s BlizzCon 2013 Coverage page — screenshots, videos, interviews and panel transcripts.

Diablo III PS3 Ships Sept 3 and coming to XBox 360

Written by Medievaldragon on June 6, 2013. Posted in Diablo 3 News

Diablo III (PS3) is shipping on September 3, 2013. In this press release, Blizzard finally reveals Diablo III is also planned for the XBox 360.

The pre-order of Diablo III PS3 and XBox 360 are now both available.

Legendary action-RPG series coming to PlayStation® 3 and Xbox 360

Reserve your copy now to receive exclusive in-game Infernal Helm; select retailers offering additional preorder bonuses

IRVINE, Calif. –(BUSINESS WIRE)– A new legion of heroes will soon rise up and take a stand against the Lord of Terror. On September 3 , Diablo® III will make its console debut on the Sony PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft in the U.S., Canada , Spanish-speaking Latin America , Europe , Australia, and New Zealand .

In preparation for the upcoming launch, select retailers in these regions are now taking preorders for the PS3™ and Xbox 360 versions of the game, which will be available at a suggested retail price of $59.99 . Both console versions of Diablo III will be fully localized in English, German, French, Latin American Spanish, European Spanish, Russian, Italian, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Further release details, including retail availability in Brazil , South Korea , Taiwan , Hong Kong , and Southeast Asia , will be announced at a later date.

The console versions of Diablo III have been custom-tailored for gamepad-driven action, with a dynamic camera perspective that puts your hero front and center, as well as an all-new user interface and an intuitive control system that make vanquishing evil feel like second nature. Players can take on the vile denizens of the Burning Hells alone or in a party of up to four via same-screen local cooperative play or online over PlayStation® Network™ or the Xbox Live® online entertainment network from Microsoft. In addition, the game supports parties composed of both local and online players. Once gamers experience the rush of Diablo III’s unique brand of hack-and-slash gameplay from the comfort of their couch, Sanctuary will never be the same.

Players who preorder either console version of Diablo III will receive an exclusive in-game item: the Infernal Helm, which grants an experience point boost to any character who wears it, accelerating their progression as they rise in power. Certain retailers will also offer limited-edition preorder bonuses—check with your local retailer for further information.

“Playing Diablo III on a big screen with your friends brings a whole new level of intensity to the game, and with all of the control and interface adaptations we’ve made, it’s extremely fun to play on PS3™ and Xbox 360,” said Mike Morhaime , CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment . “In addition to the fine-tuning we’ve done for the console versions, we’re also including major content and design updates we’ve made to the PC version over the past year, so players can expect an epic Diablo gaming experience when the PS3™ and Xbox 360 versions launch in September.”

In Diablo III, players take on the role of one of five heroic characters—barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, or demon hunter—and embark on a perilous quest to save the world of Sanctuary from the corrupting forces of the Burning Hells. As players make their way from the demon-besieged town of New Tristram to the Diamond Gates of the High Heavens, they’ll engage in pulse-pounding combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, grow in experience and ability, acquire artifacts of incredible power, and meet key characters who’ll join them in battle or aid them along the way.

Diablo III was originally released for Windows® and Macintosh® PC on May 15, 2012 and within 24 hours became the fastest-selling PC game of all time. As of December 31, 2012 , Diablo III had sold through more than 12 million copies worldwide.* To learn more about Diablo III, including a list of participating retailers, please visit the official website at https://www.diablo3.com.

With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has numerous positions currently available—visit https://jobs.blizzard.com for more information and to learn how to apply.

* According to The NPD Group , GfK Chart-Track, and internal company estimates.

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