A Fifth Blizzard Game In The Works ... An Unannounced Game

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Posted 22nd Mar 2009 08:11 AM by Medievaldragon

UPDATE!
There is a new update on this topic here.

It looks like Blizzard Entertainment got yet another game in early development. If you are a programmer with awesome skills and experience in the game industry, you have the opportunity to join the best international game studios and all what comes attached to that: good salary, benefits, reputation and access to the in-house gym and cafeteria to boot.

Thus far Blizzard is developing five new games:
1. Starcraft II
2. Diablo III
3. New World of Warcraft expansion
4. Next-Gen MMO
5. A new unannounced game (New IP?)

Lots more info after the break!

The fifth brand-new unannounced game surfaced last week. I don’t recall any executives commenting about the existence of a fifth game before, but certainly two executives have hinted interest in a new IP.

The first time a new IP was hinted was as far back as 2006, when Paul Sams said the following to Gamespot:

	Blizzard Quote:
	Paul Sams: “I wouldn’t be surprised to see a new franchise from us at some time in the future; there’s certainly a desire to do so.”

Two years later, on August 2008, Paul Sams mentioned the Next-Gen MMO was in production, but he also mentioned interest in a new IP. That’s twice he mentions a new IP—two years apart. In that case, this new game that surfaced last week could fit the bill of a new IP. Or it is a new WoW Expansion. This is mere “rumor / conjecture” at this point. Blizzard has made no official announcements. However, I remind you that it was Paul Sams who first talked about three unannounced games a few years ago and lo and behold—Starcraft II and Diablo III were announced later, plus the Next-Gen MMO has been confirmed—although its title remains secret. If Paul Sams says a new IP is something they would like to explore—hear the Man.

	Blizzard Quote:
	Paul Sams: What I will say, though, is that the idea of a new franchise is very intriguing to employees of the company. Are we ever going to release a new one? I would absolutely say we will at some point. I just don’t know when that day will be quite yet.

Blizzard is actively looking for programmers for this fifth mysterious game and it is not listed under the Next-Gen MMO category. It is under the category titled Unannounced Project .... What little we know about this brand-new game is that —it is run on the World of Warcraft engine for the time being, and doesn’t use SDL. Blizzard wants your resume if you meet the requirements to join the team behind this fifth game::

Blizzard Quote:

Software Engineer, Gameplay

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an experienced gameplay engineer to focus on game rules systems for an unannounced title. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a dynamic and focused team working on a brand new project. Blizzard Entertainment offers a fun, creative, and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.

Requirements:

Fluency in C/C++
Strong data structures, logic, and algorithm skills
Experience with code and algorithmic optimization to improve performance
Self-motivation and willingness to pitch in on many areas of game development
Passion for playing games

Plusses:

5+ years of game coding experience on at least one shipped title
Computer science/mathematics/physics or related degree
Experience with AI programming
Experience working on networked games

Please send code samples in text files as well as a cover letter, resume, and salary history in separate Word format documents to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Basic Tips for Resume/Demo Submission

No calls or follow-up emails, please. This is a full-time position in Irvine, California.

Blizzard Quote:

Software Engineer, Client

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an experienced client engineer to focus on graphics and other client systems for an unannounced title. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a dynamic and focused team working on a brand new project. Blizzard Entertainment offers a fun, creative, and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.

Requirements:

Fluency in C/C++
Strong math skills (linear algebra, trigonometry, etc.)
Strong shader and visual effects programming experience
Experience with code and data optimization to improve both memory consumption and performance
Self-motivation and willingness to pitch in on many areas of game development
Passion for playing games

Plusses:

5+ years of game coding experience on at least one shipped title
Computer science/mathematics/physics or related degree
Experience with audio programming
Experience with multi-threaded programming
Experience working on networked games
Experience creating content creation pipeline

Please send code samples in text files as well as a cover letter, resume, and salary history in separate Word format documents to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Basic Tips for Resume/Demo Submission

No calls or follow-up emails, please. This is a full-time position in Irvine, California.

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Thanks, Lyquid.

Filed Under: Other Games, Paul Sams, Rob Pardo

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NuZZ

Posted 23, Mar 2009 03:38 PM

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As I said before; the new ‘next-gen-mmo’ is actually a new IP. I remember blues telling us that it isn’t a WoW expantion and that it is-not a current franchise. At least, that is what I remember. We will see. <3 blizzard!!

Zpothu

Posted 23, Mar 2009 07:00 PM

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am I to understand they are making a 4th WoW?

Leord

Posted 24, Mar 2009 01:35 AM

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4th wow? =) There isn’t even a 2nd and 3rd!

No, the whole point of this (which will soon be posted more clearly, we are just sorting out our sources) is that this is NOT the “next gen MMO”. This is ANOTHER game of another IP.

Another IP means ofc that it’s NOT in the worlds of StarCraft, WarCraft or Diablo. New IP, while a new franchise would mean it could potentially be a SC MMO or a Diablo MMO (or even WoW 2, but highly unlikely).

Edit:
It could NOT be WoW2, because they have explicity said it’s not WoW2. SC MMO and Diablo MMO is not impossible, however.

Zpothu

Posted 24, Mar 2009 03:31 AM

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Oh, come on. I think you know what I meant. wrath of the lich king was the 3rd WoW, (I don't think there's any other terminology for expansions and originals). But yeah, the series has to stop, for the good of the world! MMO's suck!! Although I'm probly preaching to the choir if we are RTS players.

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