News of the PS3 hiring follows a previous job listing for a console developer that appeared back in February. “Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a highly organized individual with outstanding communications and project management skills for the Diablo team,” the description read at the time. “The ideal candidate has prior experience in console game development and has a keen knowledge of how each discipline operates and interacts. Self-direction and follow-up skills are a must, as well as the ability to anticipate production issues and find effective solutions.”
The current Diablo 3 job listing is the first to address an actual console. “This position is responsible for overseeing PlayStation 3 (PS3) architecture design as well as other PS3-specific game code development to maximize platform performance,” the listing reads.
Job responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining game systems to work on the PS3, being responsible for various systems including the game engine, audio, physics, tools pipeline, etc., and working closely with game design to “ensure a great player experience.” Interested applicants will need a minimum of 5 years game coding experience, at least 1 AAA title shipped for the PS3, experience in implementing systems to utilize the Cell CPU to the highest extent, in-depth knowledge of the PS3 architecture and APIs and more.
That said, there's definitely no denying that Diablo 3 will arrive on the PS3 console — perhaps even future Blizzard games as well (Titan). Question is, will Blizzard take Valve's route and insert Battle.net components into the game so that PC and PS3 players can play together? And what of the Xbox 360? Is Microsoft's network restriction keeping this port from becoming a reality? Bet we'll find out either this week at E3 2011 (unlikely) or BlizzCon 2011 taking place later on this year (highly likely).
source: 2DayBlog.com
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