Diablo III: Eternal Collection was easily one of the best games released on the Switch last year. The only problem is we now want more Blizzard IP on the hybrid system. Although Blizzard is currently preparing for the release of World of Warcraft Classic, it's safe to say it hasn't forgotten about Nintendo's latest device.
During an interview with Gamesbeat, Blizzard Entertainment President J. Allen Brack was asked about the possibility of more collaborations with Nintendo in the future. Here's exactly what he had to say:
"It’s not ridiculous. We’d like to have — we think of it as another platform. It has some unique properties that the Xbox and Sony platforms don’t have. Thinking about what games make sense for that type of console is something we’ll never stop doing."
Brack went on to explain how Nintendo was a great partner and said Blizzard was "super-happy" with Diablo on Switch:
"We’re super-happy. Nintendo’s been a great partner. We’re a fan of that platform, a fan of Nintendo, a fan of the Nintendo IP, a fan of the Switch. It’s a really good platform and it’s really fun to play on. Different games have come about that are good experiences. Part of it is Nintendo love, plus thinking that the Diablo experience would be great on that platform. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I loved it."
What other Blizzard games would you like to see released on the Switch? Are you still playing Diablo? Leave a comment below.
[source venturebeat.com]
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I'm glad to here this from Blizzard, but everybody praises a winner when they can make money off them. Where was Blizzard and everybody else 2 years into the Wii U? And although Diablo is a great game who else are they going to sell this 5 year old game to for $59.99?
I'm super happy with Diablo on Switch too! I love playing a 60 fps coop game with friends. It helps that it's so easy to take to their house and hook up to their TV. Diablo is a fun game that's always easy to pick up. One of the most impressive things about Diablo on Switch is how it destroys the performance of Xbox 360 an PS3. It's almost impossible to tank the frame rate on Switch, whereas it's almost impossible to keep the frame rate up in the old releases. Thank you Blizzard!
i'd love to see Hearthstone and Overwatch come to switch.
other than that. i don't know what else they would bring to switch. i don't think will see WoW or Starcraft to any consoles, unless Blizzard tries something different for those games to work on any consoles. although, anything is possible. surprise me Blizzard!
Um, I guess it'd be cool to have Diablo 2, Lost Vikings games, World of Warcraft, and a version of StarCraft on Switch. I wonder how that would work...
Switch exclusive announcement at Blizzcon? World of Wario anyone? “Don’t you guys have Switches”?
Yeah, ok, Overwatch would be cool at 60 fps on Switch!
Empty words much? I`ll believe when I see Overwatch and Starcraft on it.
Diablo 3 has been awesome on the Switch. I had it on PC and Re-upped to the switch version...I had initial fears the control scheme would slow me down...NOT AT ALL...the way Blizzard worked out the controls for D3 on the switch is brilliant...and I LOVE the treasure goblin amiibo goodies. Diablo 3 on the switch is awesome! Hightly recommend. BTW, game runs flawlessly even with TONS of stuff on the screen when it's total mayhem(doing 60+ level GR with my main). Not even a hiccup!
Warcraft and Starcraft would be nice.
Lost Vikings please , idk if they still hold the rights to that but yeah Lost Vikings please
I wish they’d bring Overwatch to the Switch, but Blizzard likes to pretend Overwatch doesn’t exist most of the time
Imagine they announce Overwatch for Nintendo Switch during E3
And now imagine them surprising everyone with the announcement that Samus will be coming to Overwatch as a Nintendo exclusive character!
The idea of Samus being added to the roster is obviously never gonna happen but you gotta admit that would be really awesome! At least Overwatch still has a small chance of joining the Switch. 😆
Hearthstone please!
And I would get back into Overwatch if they brought it to Switch.
@Chibi_Manny I could see Nintendo theme'd skins for characters though.
Good now give us more Lost Vikings, WarCraft, StarCraft, and Overwatch.
They should do a port/remaster of StarCraft 64 😂
I think Overwatch and Hearthstone would make sense and wouldn’t be a massively complicated undertaking to accomplish.
@madmatt213 That was my exact thought when I saw the headline. My life for Aiur
I bought Diablo 3 for the Switch, but it just wasn't my cup of tea.
Hearthstone for Switch is definitely in order. Bring it on Blizzard!
I would love Diablo 2 Remaster on the Switch!
A modern update of the classic rock n roll racing pls blizzard
I would like to see World of Warcraft. I'm defently not a FPS guy. I'm only playing Diablo 3 on my Switch now - it's so damn good! Ofc still playing, love it 🤟🖤
World of Warcraft Classic could be a dream - but hell of a perfect game on a unique console.
@BacklogBlues running for the hills like everybody else. Why would any publisher decide to support a system that was clearly a commercial disaster. And yes even after 2 years it was crystal clear the Wii U was on life support.
@BacklogBlues WII U didn't sell and system wasn't that next gen since ps4 and xbox one were released soon right after. But Switch is selling. Nintendo should be happy they went hybrid system... handheld mode and docked/console mode. It's selling of course. It would be stupid from such gamestudio to ignore the Switch. It's a selling console this time so it means more sales for their games as well. This is all bussiness dear
I’m very happy with Diablo 3 on switch. In my opinion it is one of the best games playing on the go and even with 4 players I hardly see any framedrops. Would be nice to have overwatch on Switch as well, and hopefully they give us Diablo 4 too, whenever that may be.
don't you guys have games to port?
@BacklogBlues
“everybody praises a winner when they can make money off them. Where was Blizzard and everybody else 2 years into the Wii U? ”
Well, making games for systems where they could make money. They’re a business.
@SonOfVon
@Heavyarms55 Seriously. I would totally play Overwatch again if it came to Switch. However, if it doesn't, I'll just continue to play Paladins.
Hopefully more console gamers take an interest in Blizzard after playing Diablo III. I think the style and quality of the games should be a perfect fit for Nintendo fans.
WoW Classic in August!
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I would Love to see Warcraft III reforged on the switch, I'm not exactly sure of how would they make it work in terms of the transition of controller / keyboard + mouse. but this would be a no brainer purchase day 1 pre-order mega collector edition! for me.
While Overwatch would be nice, I think it's far too late at this point. From what I understand, the game has lost it's popularity and likely wouldn't sell well on Switch. It'd be cool if it did come, but I'm trying to be realistic. It's 3 years old but it weirdly feels 7.
Hearthstone and Overwatch would be AWESOME for Switch!
@60frames-please WoW is definitely inpossible to port. It's a 15 year old game which got code dumped on the previous code with each excepansion. It's a miracle that the expansions don't destroy each other.
@Gs69 yes please!! Rock and roll racing HD remaster!!
@beazlen1 yeah I would even buy it if they made the game digital only but it would be great with online racing for say like 8 players
I'm pretty sure Overwatch won't run on Switch. Not in a quality people would be happy with. People like to point out Doom and Wolfenstein but both had to sacrifice visuals and framerate. Paladins isn't a fair comparison either because of the level of detail that goes into each games characters. Paladins Characters have a way lower polygon count than those of Overwatch. Therefore OW is much more demanding on the system than paladins is.
I would LOVE to see Diablo I and II on Switch, but I realize that's incredibly wishful thinking.
I'm in for D1 & D2 Remasters.
Diablo Immortal would also be perfect.
Blizzard: Don't squander this new Diablo game on phones!
With Activision's slump and losing Destiny, they're probably looking at every avenue to make money they can!
@Hikingguy He also likes talking about IP. Probably envy because Activision lost most of its own.
So, yeah, StarCraft Remastered?
Starcraft 1/2 and Warcraft 3 remaster would be great for the Switch!
While I prefer D3 on PC much more, the Switch version was super fun to play while laying back in bed
I’m still playing Diablo 3 regularly on Switch. Love it. I really like co-op with multiple Switches too. I never did care for that one person holding up the screen from progressing in dungeon crawler type games.
I'd love to see the company actually not crap all over it's fanbase, personally... Buuuut you know, Diablo Immortal...
WoW Classic please! Lol
Give me Hearthstone on Switch, please!!!!!
StarCraft, WoW, or D4. Overwatch is too toxic for my taste.
And they didn't think that Switch owners like their gaming portable.
Hearthstone and Overwatch please. I dont see how an RTS like Starcraft would be any fun on console.
I'm super happy with the efforts that went in to the port. It really shows in game.
It's not that complicated sometimes, put in honest work and your customers will pay you back.
Let's get a diablo classic collection, with 1 and 2 and dlc.
I'm trying to think what other Blizzard games would even work on the Switch. Hearthstone and Overwatch are pretty much it.
Love Diablo 3 on switch.
I have quadruple dipped on d3 - started on pc, then 360, Xbox one and finally switch.
Switch version is as good as any and the portability makes it the best version. Gfx are do crisp and detailed - stunning on the small screen.
A masterpiece of a game with immense complexity should you wish to min/max - the beauty is you can play for 100 hours and not even think about this
A simple voice chat function would be nice for the Switch version, Thats the one thing that I and my friends mis in the Switch version.
So we’ll see something from Blizz in 2023 on Switch. Okay... Or they’re waiting for the Switch pro hardware stats. Me too!
Show us how happy you are by providing more games!
I'm waiting for World of Warcraft on Nintendo. I'm a PC player mainly and I even used wow boost once for account bumping. I'm really interested in the Nintendo version, other Blizzard games are not interesting for me.
Diablo II: Resurrected is now available on Nintendo Switch. I played this game for two months and earned much d2 resurrected items. This game is one of my favorite games of all time - and now you can play it again. I love that the gameplay is less linear and you're basically free in the world to explore and complete things at your own pace until you're ready to move the quest further.
I'm eagerly awaiting Diablo Immortal. I hope that this Diablo part will also be available for Nintendo. So far, I only know that it will be released for PC and mobile. I've already made up my mind to buy my character a Diablo Immortal level boost.
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