Diablo3

Gamespot in their recent interviews with the Jason Bender , one of the senior  game designers in Diablo 3, revealed couple of things :

• Diablo 3 would require a persistent internet connection. Why are all these games requiring an internet connection ? Gone are the days when you could buy a game , load it into the drive and just play. You get to hear the same story again and again: Its fun with your friends. Its so better in co-op mode. :( . I just need a standalone game which i can play without the internet connection.
• There will be a public beta. Glad they are doing this.Considering the fiasco with BRINK I had , I wouldnt dare to buy a game on the game day unless its TRINE's sequels. 
• Something which gives me the irks " We have learned a lot from the ..". Heard this bit of statement in BRINK from SD about ETQW and the game had none of the so called "learned" stuff when they laucnhed the game. Then again , its a relief that Blizzard are releasing a beta which should give you a good picture of whats in store.