Blizzard COO: We're not milking StarCraft 2

By Wesley Yin-Poole - 12/11/2008 - 4:55pm GMT

Paul Sams gives us his word releasing StarCraft II in 3 parts was not a monetary decision.

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Posted at 00:42 on 14 November 2008
Syhr	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Anyone notice that the games industry is doing bullshit like this more often? The games industry is worth a lot of money, but instead of pushing for quality franchises that generate mass user support, they go out and find cynical ways to generate profit. If they're serious about this not being about milking the IP then why haven't they proposed doing it DLC for free ala the Witcher Enhanced Edition? The argument of course is going to be "Well lord of the rings was in three parts and everyone was happy to see that", shenanigans, 10 bucks for a movie, 90 bucks for a game (at least in Australia) Reply

Posted at 03:21 on 15 November 2008
WSCP	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post What Blizzard promises about "not in it for money" is complete nonsense. If they are not in it for money, why don't they just provide the other parts of the campaign as free downloads? What we want out of a RST game is the online multiplayer (the driving force for us not to pirate the game), the campaign themselves have very limited replay value to most gamers. Discs with only campaigns aren't worth any amount offered. Reply

Posted at 03:26 on 15 November 2008
WSCP	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post "I can absolutely, positively tell you, with 100 per cent certainty, that that was not part of the conversation. I guarantee it. I give my word." - That was quite an easy think to say mmm.... let's see: I can absolutely, positively tell you, with 100 per cent certainty, that I will not just download the cracked game off site or bittorrent and play it over Hamachi. I guarantee it. I give my word. Reply

Posted at 04:11 on 15 November 2008
adaadwwa	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Reply

Posted at 08:45 on 15 November 2008
Daveh	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post For many years now, Blizzard have been know for refusing to release games until they are 100% ready (see starcraft ghost). What changed Blizzards mind? Why would Blizzard go back on a previous policy of only fully finished games if not because of a desire for more money. As a devout Blizzard fan (No, not just WoW) i'm insulted to see that since the merger with Activision, Bliz would remove their previous zeal for quality in order to push releases. If Starcraft 2 is a TRUE Blizzard sequel, then it is worth the wait to see a game with all the polish and glory that made its predecessor so great. Shame on you Activision/Blizzard Reply

Posted at 16:12 on 15 November 2008
Pops	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Am I the only one who sees this as just another greedy money grab on the part of a publisher? They don't need the money, but just as with any other addiction, they got to have it. Every time we the public let the power whores split a game and sell only one part of a bug riddled piece of trash, we give up the right to expect anything better. Tell them this IS NOT OK by refusing to buy the game. I for one would rather wait for one or at most two years and have a pleasing experience with a game. But for those of you who look forward to paying over $50 for each,"installment" get in line like cows to the slaughter. For the love of god, stand your ground and tell the money swilling pigs that this must stop! Reply

Posted at 17:36 on 15 November 2008
CapnSouth	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Corporations exist to make money. Just because they have tons of it doesn't mean they won't use tactics like this to make more. That being said, I will only be upset if there is significantly less game play in each release than there was in the original title. If they deliver 3x the content, then, IMO, it it worth 3x the money. Reply

Posted at 04:57 on 03 February 2009
Locutus	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post ALL FOR THE MONEY! MILK IT UP YOU LIAR SOB! MOOOO MOOO MOOO $$$$ Reply

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