Diablo 3 Has Launched: What You Need to Know

By Vamien McKalin | May 15, 2012 10:11 AM EDT

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One of the most anticipated PC games for 2012, Diablo 3, is now on sale and gamers from all over the world are ready to attack the mouse click as the game went on sale at 12:01am today. Diablo 3, the epic action RPG was first announced back in 2008, and after four years of development, it is here and ready to take control of our lives, or what is left of it.

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We know you are burning up inside to begin beating away at your mouse, but hold up a bit, there are some things you might want to know before you jump in.

System Requirements:

The good thing about this game is how it doesn't force gamers to upgrade to play. If you're a gamer, then the following specs should be just fine, if not, then your PC is a potato and getting rid of it is probably the best solution.

The only downside is the need to be connected via a broadband internet connection to play the game. This is required even if you are playing in the single player campaign, which is a big slap in the face to those who do not have internet on a regular basis.

Minimum System Requirements

WINDOWS

MAC

Windows® XP/Vista/7 (latest service packs) with DX 9.0c

Mac® OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x or newer

Intel Pentium® D 2.8 GHz or AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 4400+

Intel® Core 2 Duo

NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT or ATI RadeonTM X1950 Pro or better

NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT or ATI RadeonTM HD 2600 or better

1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB (Vista/7)

2 GB RAM

12 GB available HD space

12 GB available HD space

DVD-ROM (required for retail disc versions only)

DVD-ROM (required for retail disc versions only)

Broadband** Internet connection

Broadband** Internet connection

1024x768 minimum resolution

1024x768 minimum resolution

Note: Be advised that some wireless connections do not meet the minimums required to be a true Broadband internet connection. Wireless results may vary.

Recommended System Requirements

WINDOWS

MAC

Windows® Vista/7 (latest service packs)

Mac® OS X 10.7.x or newer

Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 5600+ 2.8 GHz

Intel® Core 2 Duo

2 GB RAM

2 GB RAM

NVIDIA® GeForce® 260 or ATI RadeonTM HD 4870 or better

NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M or ATI RadeonTM HD 4670 or better

Diablo III for Mac is only available in English, French, and German.


What Diablo 3 is all about?

The game takes place in a dark fantasy world called Sanctuary, which was saved twenty years ago by a bunch of unnamed heroes. Your task is to go against countless demons and the undead, with the sole purpose of saving the world from Diablo, aka Al'Diabalosthe Lord of Terror, is one of the three Prime Elvis, and also the main villain in the game (Diablo means Devil in Spanish.)

(reported by Vamien McKalin, edited by Dave Clark)

 

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