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Blizzard planning complete Diablo lore book

Tom Magrino
By Tom Magrino

Comic-Con 2011: Developer's story and franchise chief Chris Metzen says compendium novel will serve as complete resource for demonic fantasy universe.

SAN DIEGO--Blizzard Entertainment will be hosting its annual fan expo BlizzCon in early September, where the game company will open up about all the latest and greatest on its Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo franchises. However, Blizzard hasn't been entirely absent from Comic-Con 2011, as it held a panel to show off its most recent developments on all the loot that surrounds the game.

The Diablo compendium, for all your unholy source book needs.

The Diablo compendium, for all your unholy source book needs.

In particular, Blizzard talked up its line of novels based on the Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo franchises. Though nearly all of this information had been previously announced, Blizzard's senior VP of story and franchise development Chris Metzen said that the studio plans to release an official source book for the Diablo franchise alongside Diablo III's as-yet-unestablished launch.

The Diablo compendium is being positioned as the journal of Deckard Cain, the wizened advisor to characters in the game. The book includes an extensive rundown of lore and history for the Diablo franchise, ranging from class descriptions to notable people.

Check back later for the full video of Blizzard's Comic-Con 2011 swag show.

Tom Magrino
By Tom Magrino

Tom Magrino has covered the games industry since 2006. He's been compared to Steve Martin by Ozzy Osbourne and Daniel Craig by Tim Schafer. His voice, heard largely on GameSpot's podcast, recalls that of Kermit the Frog. It ain't easy bein' Magreen.

61 Comments

  • Itachhi

    Posted Aug 1, 2011 1:18 pm GMT

    They are just waiting for the Star Wars The old republic release date, so they can let's say, diminish the damage that Wow is going to suffer by the hands of the Jedi xD

  • fredwv

    Posted Jul 26, 2011 11:11 pm GMT

    These guys need to spend less time swimming in their real life gold and more time working on their games.

  • Lord_Uhtred

    Posted Jul 24, 2011 10:06 am GMT

    I like the sound of this. I wish we could see this more often. I just hope that the book itself will encompass all of the lore of Diablo, as this would be really neat and insightful. I love to read about mythology and legends. Lore from my favorite video games make the game that much better.

  • crunchb3rry

    Posted Jul 23, 2011 8:42 pm GMT

    That would be the most awesome preorder bonus ever.

  • xXFr34k_0uTXx

    Posted Jul 23, 2011 11:59 am GMT

    I really could care less about the console ports to be honest. Just want my mouse and keyboard. Oh yeah, and a release date.

  • carmig

    Posted Jul 23, 2011 11:25 am GMT

    Do we really have to put up with more news without a release date? Diablo III: Lord of Incompetence.

  • MadJesterX

    Posted Jul 23, 2011 9:37 am GMT

    game please...

  • kuda001

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 3:00 pm GMT

    Diablo huh? Never heard of it. Oh wait...

  • SeptuagintXXX posted Jul 22, 2011 12:11 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    SeptuagintXXX

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 12:11 pm GMT (hide)

    *Sarcasm alert*----hooray, a companion book for a video game. Wow. this will make the game even more fun to play. I don't know how I'll split my time between playing the game and reading the book!!!!!-- *end sarcasm.* Who the FuK cares?

  • stevenbae

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 10:32 am GMT

    by the time diablo 3 is released for the pc and ps3 the ps3 will no longer be made and they will be onto the ps6 and the program they used will be useless so they will need to start again from the begining so stop delaying with the game and release it soon or you will have no loyal fans of diadlo left to play the game

  • Taevataat

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 10:27 am GMT

    Why do you guys assume it's the same people working on the book and the game? That said, I can't wait for both!

  • abarteau

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 10:08 am GMT

    Maybe if I have grandkids they will visit me at the nursing home and tell me how the game turned out.

  • sammoth

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 9:12 am GMT

    Just give me the release date of Diablo3 for crying out loud.

  • ranbla

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 8:43 am GMT

    Diablo 3, coming to a store near you. Look for it on the shelf next to Windows 12.

  • keith21uk

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 8:11 am GMT

    Blizzcon in October 21-22 really wouldnt suprise me if we have a release date for PC! Yes I have heard that August the beta should be starting. I dont expect the game to run 100% perfect at first online but I bet a few patches and we should be sorted. It should be early 2012 at the latest its released. Personally I think they will try to release it just before xmas to get the huge sales in.

  • s4dn3s5

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 7:36 am GMT

    Diablo 3 is coming 2012. No doubt about it. They just have to finish the console ports, but the pc version is ready, beta test will start very soon

  • eddy96_1

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 7:23 am GMT

    this will go perfect with my copy of diablo 3

  • user_pt

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 7:20 am GMT

    seriously blizzard, no one cares about that book, just make something useful and complete the game and release it before we're all dead

  • trixantea

    Posted Jul 22, 2011 7:01 am GMT

    Diablo III is coming Soon

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