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To: iceburg who wrote (1219)	11/30/1997 6:15:00 PM
From: Bill Gizzo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2319

Mageslayer COULD have been a great game IF it had utilized a 3/4 view perspective like Diablo. Raven Software really missed the boat on this one. I must admit though they're damn good marketeers since they managed sell this piece of crap to GT. I suppose this was the only title left after ATVI bought Hexen2, (BTW H2 hasn't sold too well either). Go figure why ATVI bought Raven. I'm really surprised no developer's come out with a good Diablo clone yet. BTW, a Diablo expansion pak is now available. GT can't get access to Diablo-2 since Blizzard is a wholely-owned subsidiary of CUC International. They also own Sierra and Davidson and are the PC game market leader in sales and revs. Cheers Bill

To: iceburg who wrote (1219)	12/1/1997 11:57:00 AM
From: RJC2006	Respond to of 2319

<<I wonder if GT could swipe the distribution rights for Diablo-2 like the quake sequel was swiped from them... that would jump her a few points in a hurry.>> That would only be a dream. Blizzard has this title locked up. Yes, Mageslayer could have been a fun game but it's so chock full of interface screw-ups that it's not worth the while. The graphics are well done but the overhead view does nothing for the game as well as the control options. Keyboard play is impossible and I don't use a joystick so don't know how that would help. I hope that GT dumps out of this one soon. You're right with little effort this could have been a great title. Add isometric view and mouse driven interface and they'd be set. I also think if GT doesn't get on the ball Activision could end up cleaning their clock.