May 2012′s Game Releases

Diablo III

Name: Diablo III
Platforms: PC, Mac
Genre: Action RPG, Hack & Slash
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Worldwide Release Date: 15 May 2012
Local (SA) Release Date: 15 May 2012 (expected)
Prices (approximately)
PC – R449-499

Summary

Diablo III picks up the story twenty years after the events of Diablo II. Mephisto, Diablo, and Baal have been defeated, but the Worldstone, which once shielded the inhabitants of the world of Sanctuary from the forces of both Heaven and Hell, has been destroyed, and evil once again stirs in Tristram. Playing as a hero from one of five distinct character classes, players will acquire powerful items, spells, and abilities as they explore new and familiar areas of Sanctuary and battle hordes of demons to safeguard the world from the horrors that have arisen.

Key Features

• Five powerful character classes to choose from, including the barbarian and witch doctor
• Brand-new 3D graphics engine enhanced with spectacular visual effects and Havok physics
• Numerous indoor and outdoor areas detailing new regions in the world of Sanctuary
• Interactive environments with dangerous traps and obstacles, and destructible elements
• Randomly generated worlds bolstered by scripted events for endless and dynamic gameplay
• Vast assortment of fiendish monsters, with unique attack patterns and behaviors
• New quest system and character-customization options for the ultimate action RPG experience
• Multiplayer functionality over Battle.net

Be sure to read our hands-on preview of Diablo III if you haven’t already.