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Blizzard Recession-Proof?

While other publishers re-schedule launch dates to account for the recession, Blizzard does the opposite, and simply releases a game "as soon as [it] realistically can."

General ScreenshotTalking to Frank Pearce, VP of game design, IncGamers.com has learned that Blizzard is not fazed by the economic climate.

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SCFreelancer5830d ago

Delaying titles more then they already do would be more painful then releasing when ready I think.

Leord5830d ago

Well, they have a pretty rabid fan base :)

Double Toasted5830d ago

When you're selling $25 horse armor like hot cakes then of course you're recession proof.

AC130-Gunship5829d ago

I believe the same "Recession-Proof" comment was made about the call of duty franchise. Activision appears to have a knack for snuffing out the magic of what makes these games great.

Montrealien5829d ago (Edited 5829d ago )

yet call of duty sells millions, without the magic. I guess the real question is. Is Magic needed for a title to sell, and receive great reviews?

Leord5830d ago

Hehe, Frank PEarce is so cool :)

Cogo5830d ago

Well, not surprised they are stable, but it's a cool, cocky attitude as well! :)

Djorgo5830d ago

It's a very down-to-earth attitude to just wait for gamers to have money rather than shuffling release dates around...

Malfurion5830d ago

Blizzard has the eternal cash cow, WoW. Why be fazed? :P

Bandreus5830d ago

Every game Blizzard rolls out is a cash cow. Even DII is still selling these days. And of course WoW just ends up being the largest of those Cows

Montrealien5829d ago

Cows? Blizzard and Cows? oh the Irony. lol

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