Blizzard's next game code named Hydra, let the speculation begin

[CptStern]

We already know Blizzard has three games in development right now. One of them is Wrath of the Lich King, the next WoW expansion. The second is Starcraft II. And the third is an as-of-yet-unannounced title... called Hydra.

That's what the Inquirer overheard at the Austin GDC. One Blizzard employee asked another what they were working on, and the overheard reply was "I'm working on Hydra."

for the mythologically challenged:

hydra

I think the name is less literal ..perhaps it refers to when you cut off one head another grows and takes it's place ..whatever that's supposed to mean

knowing Blizzard it's most likely an existing IP like Diablo 3 ..the hydra could refer to it's multifaceted gameplay or to nothing at all except that some PR guy likes ancient greek mythology

http://www.wowinsider.com/2007/09/11/blizzards-third-project-hydra/

 

[Atomic_Piggy]

My moneys on diablo three.

 

[boglito]

I seem to remember blizzard confirming that they are working on something new.

 

[BabyHeadCrab]

Lost Vikings RPG, or some sort of IP?

plz?

Or Diablo III, I'd take that.

 

[Absinthe]

Rock N' Roll Racing...

ON THE INTRAWEBS

 

[Rapstah]

The Hydra had three heads.

Originally Q_Q

 

[Reginald]

The hydra had one head originally. For every head cut off, another 2 grow. That's my understanding.

 

[Gunner]

Sometimes project names may be completely unrelated to the project. Seeing as Blizzard likes to milk the cash cow(s), it's probably going to be Diablo 3.

 

[CR0M]

One Blizzard employee asked another what they were working on, and the overheard reply was "I'm working on a hair dryer."

_________________

 

[HunterSeeker]

Its a game where you play as a HYDRALISK! :bounce:

 

[Lucid]

Sometimes project names may be completely unrelated to the project. Seeing as Blizzard likes to milk the cash cow(s), it's probably going to be Diablo 3.

But in this case, said milking tends to not be half-assed games that are made in a year.

 

[<RJMC>]

what about a game greek mythology game?

"herculescraft"
*everyone have design similiar to nordic and viking style*
hercules: for tha horde!*sparkling lights appears and hercules got a tinted purple color and shoot purple fireballs*
it will be a mmortspg

 

[Iced_Eagle]

Diablo 3.

char

 

[TCfromBN]

I have high expectations for Diablo 3, whenever it may be unleashed upon us.

 

[Seppo]

DiablO
]|[

and I'll be happy.​

 

[Jintor]

Obviously you will be unable to beat the game, ever.

 

[Septih]

Obviously you will be unable to beat the game, ever.

Whenever you beat the game, two more games will spawn?

 

[Seppo]

Obviously you will be unable to beat the game, ever.

you just basically described Diablo

 

[Que-Ever]

Is it possible that they misheard "hydra"?

 

[Baal]

Obviously you will be unable to beat the game, ever.

And thus I will not play it :hmph:

 

[ríomhaire]

Maybe it's a boss in WoW that's so awesome that it has its own team devoted to it.

 

[Naph]

Hydra could be a name of a newer evil in the game, or a short version of a long name.

 

[B_MAN]

DiablO
]|[

and I'll be happy.​

pray to your god(s)

 

[DESSTROYER]

LOL LET THE SPECULATION BEGIN

 

[Ridge]

I emailed my buddy at Blizzard to see what he can tell me...

 

[Steven]

It's just the game engine name for SC3.

 

[xcellerate]

diablo III is being released in a box set with duke nukem: forever.

 

[jondy]

LOL LET THE SPECULATION BEGIN

< 3

 

[Atomic_Piggy]

BOOO!!! HISSS!!!

/runs

 

[CyberPitz]

DiablO
]|[

and I'll be happy.​

Win.