I knew that was him!! But I remember his voice from the movie with Richard Gere and Sean Connery about King Arthur, Lancelot called the First Knight! Love his voice acting here in Diablo 4 though. Very well done, perfect for the part! I love how they are putting out this backstory, videos and all. It is so well done!! Love it =)
@@shayed_6668 They are but in terms of quality and nailing key points mostly along with engaging background and the length being short to where it captivates people and keeps them interested more so than rhykker or others have been able. Which is fine because often enough more people seek to learn more and will stumble upon their videos as well. They may not watch as long but some will and they will be engaged just from these shorts alone which help bring more people into the world of Diablo and it's history which many probably didn't know existed outside of the games. The books and in depth breakdowns is what rhykker and others have done which is awesome. But this is great as well.
Everything they are doing preceding the launch is nothing less than an amazing job: the dev blogs, the live streams, the lofi music, the betas, these amazing videos. Well done.
I've gotta hand it to the team responsible for these videos, and the entire marketing strategy for Diablo IV - Excellent stuff, guys. EDIT: 666 likes - Can we stop it there? This is my Iron Maiden moment.
What many gaming companies don't understand is this is the proper marketing for games, this is all content that is part of the game. From their lofi albums, lore... its just awesome!
@@tabiBLAKEMORE I personally disagree with the "and the entire marketing strategy" part. All the rest in every top comment under this video is what I think as well. Wonderful videos, great writing, beautiful art. Those get me more hyped than any gameplay video.
@@enrarenrok1605 true, ive seen all of rhykker's videos and nothing beats Ralph Ineson. dude's voice is perfect for this story. can't wait for the rest
I feel that way as well. Along w/the voice actor for Tyrael (also voices the white tiger in WoW & a few others.) Blizz has found some really great voice actors for Diablo for sure!
They always do, but that's because marketing sells games, not the quality of it. They want to make as much money on release for quick cash, like all AAA studios do. No doubt their team and resources are quite large when comparing it to the dev team.
This really makes you think when you know that Inarius was considering killing the Nephilim and Lilith wanted to protect them. Can't wait to start playing and getting more lore as we go.
I would have done exactly what Inarius did in his situation. It's a horrible situation to be in. Lilith killed her own brothers and sister because she had a plan for her children. Who btw, will mostly die when that plan is put into action.
@@writinggamer8059 Yeah that was one area skipped however this is more from the eyes of the scholars rather than what we are given through the books and so on. They most likely do not know about the entire truth. Lilith was more enraged because she feared losing them was less of a motherly instinct and more of a you cannot take my army away as she believed they could be controlled and as they are now most definitely as they were before...definitely not as hopefully these shorts get to but the Nephilim easily overcome both angel and demon with minimal effort even inarius empowered by the worldstone couldn't stand a chance. Things would have been much more different if that was the case.
Let's give all audiobooks to this guy from now on, shall we? What a great voice to listen to. Also, the story is fascinating, please make a series of all the lore. You could do wow as well, in similar fashion.
Everyone who was involved in the making of these videos deserves a raise. These videos are incredible and do such a great job explaining the lore behind the games.
The genius of Diablo’s story is that it’s so simple and recognizable at its core. Even as it gets more complicated, it’s easy to see how it ended up like it did.
this is like create bible again XD how reality started and mortals, humans left behind and angels just left away...i dig it! Biablo 4 is like reboot of series?
Honestly, these episodes are something I never knew I needed. Having known much of the Diablo universe lore, hearing it told by Lorath just adds the icing in the cake. This is so good, so perfect. I absolutely love it and want so much more.
The first time I played Diablo I was a young man alone in a house that I had to take care of and since then I have enjoyed every second that I have been able to play this saga. More than 20 years since that day and today I can continue enjoying this, more than a cult game, more than stories that let your imagination run wild. thank you for continuing with this that is part of us.
Providing the epic backstory with the artwork is a powerful combination leading up to the game's release in a few weeks. I have most of the Diablo artwork and stories in collections of books, but these videos really add a spark of life to the eternal conflict! Can't wait for the next one!!!
Judging from the comments I read, a lot of us stayed a while and listened. Ugh goosebumps! I read the Book of Cain and was fully immersed, but narrating this with Ralph Ineson's voice is a whole new level! Kudos to the Diablo 4 team for retelling the lore.
this is so good, Im glad you guys give the community the oppotunity to be on the same level in regards to the backstory this way the ones that wanna go down the story rabbit hole, but never read the books or watched other summaries etc can have a perfect immersive start into Diablo 4 thank you!
As someone who did tons and tons of reading about the names of items and people and towns in diablo 2, I know a lot of this already, and it's so lovely to see ot brought to light and given form.
I could listen to this stuff ALL day. Blizzard has hiccups with a lot of their projects, but when they nail it boy do they drive it home. Ralph Ineson's narration is absolutely stunning, would love to listen to Lorath read some of the full lore books out there for us. Need many more of these videos!
never, she's the daughter of hatred... She only seeks her own selfish gain. Inarius thinks of the bigger picture that's the difference. Liliths cause may seem righteous, protecting her children but trust me. Inarius knows and sees the bigger picture and will be painted as the "bad guy". Just like Illidan.
I love that the tradition of fantastic artwork and cinematics has become a staple of this franchise. The art teams and the marketing teams for both D3 and D4 have done an awesome job of slowly turning up the heat of the hype until the fanbase is just bubbling over in anticipation of launch. So great to see the lore being fleshed out in such a cool way!
These make me stay a while and listen. After the first two sentences I had to run out and stock my fridge with ale, however. A decision I do not regret. Thanks for setting the stage for D4 by explaining the great lore of the Diablo franchise, especially to all the new players that didn't join the fray until D3 and are unaware of what came before.
I can't even begin to imagine what Lorath Nahr has seen, done, and gone through in the aftermath of Diablo 3. Never thought that they'd bring that character to life and give him such a spotlight. Ralph Ineson definitely brings such strong vibes of a jaded and old soul to a character I never guessed would have been brought back.
The saddest part is that Lilith sat out to manipulate Inarius, but then loved him, and never set out to betray him again, he however, assumed that she had and would, because of her nature, but she did not, she was willing and able to overcome her nature, which no one, not even Lorath or any other, give her credit for.
I think these Vids a really needed for most players Who have no clue what the Diablo Games even are about really. The Diablo Lore is so awesome in my opinion. Love it!
This is absolutely S tier content. I have never been more interested and excited about a story involving Diablo in my life, and I played the first one which captivated me. Cudos to the team that has created this!
Gotta say, I love the moral grey area the characters of Inarius and Lilith seem to set up. I would love a storyline in D4 where there isn't a clear cut villian between the two but rather just our individual interpretation. If they pull that off it could be one of the most entertaining and immersive stories ever told in the series.
overwatch team couldn't even finish the story mode... the thing that millions of overwatch fans have been anticipating since the launch of that first animated story trailer. I was so hype when that trailer launched. It was like Pixar levels of writing and directing. In that short feature I was ready to jump into the world of overwatch and see these characters story and world evolve... instead we got an arena shooter. Cant imagine the sheer disappointment I had. Blizzard was dead to me at that point. They had completely given up and forgotten their roots. Which was solid gameplay and design, wrapped in a surprisingly fun story telling narrative. Regardless of game, whether it was warcraft 2, star craft 1,2, or diablo 1,2, these games were formative for many pc gamers growing up in the mid 90s to early 2000s. It didn't seem to matter the genre they brought something special to each one. Seems like after the success of WoW they just didn't know how to manage their projects anymore and with their acquisition by activision it became less about releasing a great product and more about maximizing profit, via whatever short term predatory method corporate deems best liked by shareholders and the board. Diablo 4 seems like they at the very least have tried to build a game and unfortunately for the gamers, also satisfy their corporate overlords. But the game itself looks solid and the lore actually has me wanting to dive into the story. So while there are lots of things I hate with their monetization schemes, even just the ones we know about, I am actually excited for the game. Hopefully they wont completely destroy the experience with too much in game monetization and fomo. Which the seasons feel heavily wrapped in already. Guess we'll have to see how much bad share price decisions actually hurt their game their share price.
Honestly, I can't get 100% of what Lorath is saying but his low voice is so cool that you shouldn't turn on subtitles and, instead, enjoy his narration and let your ears adapt to English. I believe you'll get everything by the end of this serie.
Thank you for the insight, and information. The voice acting and narroration is also spot on. But as someone who's only played the games and never read the novels. This actually explains so much in terms to events from past games, etc.
The timing they used to release this Lore series couldnt me more perfect; new players to Diablo like me can have a deep dive into the origins of the Diablo universe and can understand the role of important characthers we will see in the game, adding a lot of immersion and understanding of the story while playing the game. I feel even more incentivized to play, even if its my first Diablo, well done.
Truly enjoying the storytelling and art so far. Makes the whole experience immersive and I feel like I’m first-hand experiencing the events unwind themselves. Can’t wait for June.
Oh this is awesome, keep it going! So relaxing hearing you Narrate as I fall asleep on the couch on this freezing night with the crackling of the fire in the fireplace
Beautifully put together. What a fantastic rendition of the story we have been assembling from decentralized wiki articles. Hugely optimistic about the Diablo franchise's future if this is the quality of content being published. Thank you Blizzard! June 2nd cannot come soon enough!
These are excellent videos! I hope they put them all out on a physical disc once the game launches! I'd love to have a video history of the entire Diablo lore on hand whenever I choose to watch it.
I love how this started by saying "you've returned, and with ale this time." because I literally just watched the first video then went to get a beer before starting this one. Spot on!
I love the story set up that they're doing with these vids. We have a great opening plot presentation of Lilith + Inarius and their conflict over sanctuary. It would be amazing of blizzard to use this to subvert expectations and throw a crazy plot twist somewhere in the campaign for D4. I won't hold my breath but i can still hope.
I love the Diablo lore, great job guys, these videos are awesome, well made, beautiful art work and design... please keep them coming 😊... Lorath the true successor to the iconic voice that was Deckard Cain... I'm truly impressed
OMG, I seen on mobile notification on episode 2, so I took beer and went to PC to watch and it started "You have returned, and with ale this time..." this made my day :D
What intriguing visuals... that smoked up voice of the narrator sets just the right atmosphere for the stories. Looking forward to the 1st/2nd of June... Veteran Deluxe gang eow✨️✊️
Legitimately one of the best series I've watched/listened to in a long while. I look foreward to these releases now. Deckard would be happy to STAY A WHILE AND LISTEN
Diablo Team!!!!!! Yall this is effing amazing!!! I think Loraths voice may be more captivating than Deckard Cains...as someone who has been playing since release of Diablo, and will always "stay a while and listen" I can't wait for more
Never in my dreams would I have imagined a worthy successor to Deckard Cain. I'm glad Lorath proved me wrong.
💯💯
Lorath is/was always cool. Being a good bro to Tyrael. I was happy in his reveal in the beta and have a large part of D4
@@zeffmalchazeen3429 did Lorath know Tyrael?
@@marisbury yes diablo 3 dlc he was the horadrim with tyrael
@@marisbury yea.. they were togther when maltheal came to take the black soulstone when they tried to hide it
I truly love how the painting is coloring little by little, a fantastic piece of art here, very inspiring !
I'm so fascinated by this art piece. I've had it as my desktop background for a while now.. It's so fkn beautiful xD
Love to watch how paint and ink dry to the digital wall!
The way the color was filled in and washed out was amazing.
i stayed a while and listening and i didn't regret, i want more
Underrated comment. RIP Deckard Cain
RIP Deckard Cain, he won't be missed for charging me 100 per piece for the identification.
@@ThemLoLShortClips 😭
agreed, may decard rip
WOrthy exchange for Deckard cain! it takes time we get to know this new guy but he is good lore taller!
I absolutely love this series.
Ralph Ineson deserves way more credit for his acting in the witch
One of my favorite horror films
I knew that was him!! But I remember his voice from the movie with Richard Gere and Sean Connery about King Arthur, Lancelot called the First Knight! Love his voice acting here in Diablo 4 though. Very well done, perfect for the part! I love how they are putting out this backstory, videos and all. It is so well done!! Love it =)
Absolutely love that movie. I have a figure of black Philip on my desk at work.
wouldst though like the taste of ... YOUR FEAR, NEPHALEM?
he's gonna break blizzcon if he's invited. peps gonna be so excited to hear him on stage.
This is not just for those new to Diablo IV, but for everyone as this tells a deeper story of the background of the eternal conflict. Well done.
To be fair the guy that made youtube videos on the lore are more detailed
@@shayed_6668 They are but in terms of quality and nailing key points mostly along with engaging background and the length being short to where it captivates people and keeps them interested more so than rhykker or others have been able.
Which is fine because often enough more people seek to learn more and will stumble upon their videos as well. They may not watch as long but some will and they will be engaged just from these shorts alone which help bring more people into the world of Diablo and it's history which many probably didn't know existed outside of the games.
The books and in depth breakdowns is what rhykker and others have done which is awesome. But this is great as well.
Wait......older fans of the series never new this?😮
@@itsyaboiherman they did if they were fans lol
Let's just say this story is "somewhat" biblically inspired 😂
Ralph Ineson’s decision to narrarate just hit the sweet spot with this franchise, his live goes so well with the tone
Cain is irreplaceable, but elder Lorath (and his voice actor) is a good torch bearer.
I think of Riddick with his voice.
seriously the atmosphere conjured by the audio and visuals and the Lorath's narration is amazing. I could stay awhile and listen all day.
Everything they are doing preceding the launch is nothing less than an amazing job: the dev blogs, the live streams, the lofi music, the betas, these amazing videos. Well done.
I've gotta hand it to the team responsible for these videos, and the entire marketing strategy for Diablo IV - Excellent stuff, guys.
EDIT: 666 likes - Can we stop it there? This is my Iron Maiden moment.
What many gaming companies don't understand is this is the proper marketing for games, this is all content that is part of the game. From their lofi albums, lore... its just awesome!
COME ON LETS SLAM WELCOME TO THE JAM!
I disagree..
@@chrishoy7133 just curious- why? I’m more amped about D4 than I have been about any of the previous releases, but I pretty much only play Blizzard.
@@tabiBLAKEMORE I personally disagree with the "and the entire marketing strategy" part. All the rest in every top comment under this video is what I think as well. Wonderful videos, great writing, beautiful art. Those get me more hyped than any gameplay video.
As someone completely new to diablo, this series is really helpful
These are too good. Its very nice to have someone narrate the lore for a change instead of reading on your own :)
Rykker does a good job explaining the lore also btw
@@ho1m But Rhykkers voice is nothing compared to Ralph Ineson.
@@enrarenrok1605 true, ive seen all of rhykker's videos and nothing beats Ralph Ineson. dude's voice is perfect for this story. can't wait for the rest
"Even the most righteous might fall, given the right push in the wrong direction" hits different.
Art team carrying blizzard so hard. And Lorath is just brilliant. Whenever he speaks, i'll stay a while and listen
Not just the art team.. Sound team is always on point. Gameplay team is great too, I haven't played a Blizzard game that hasn't felt good.
@@Touchin-Grass Yup, and their presentation and accessibility is always 10/10
@pierre117 Agreed. Their biggest problems is monetization and at times in game systems. Their balancing team struggles from time to time.
I feel that way as well. Along w/the voice actor for Tyrael (also voices the white tiger in WoW & a few others.) Blizz has found some really great voice actors for Diablo for sure!
They always do, but that's because marketing sells games, not the quality of it. They want to make as much money on release for quick cash, like all AAA studios do. No doubt their team and resources are quite large when comparing it to the dev team.
Incredibly well-done lore. Bliz does not disappoint with their cinematic. Love this!
Loving the effort going into this diablo launch, actually feels like they are going for a win for the game, not just a cash grab.
honestly it feels like both... but hey thats a big change for them. So maybe at least we get a good game with our predatory monetization and fomo :(
@@SplincirI mean every game is a cash grab technically, but it seems like they are at least trying with this one
How do I get this guy to read things for me? What a great voice! It's giving me chills.
This really makes you think when you know that Inarius was considering killing the Nephilim and Lilith wanted to protect them. Can't wait to start playing and getting more lore as we go.
If I recall correctly, Lilith wanted her children to create an army and sway the war into her favor, not a mear motherly instinct.
@@buzzcut13 It’s a good way to convince people she was on their side, even if it was just to use them.
@@writinggamer8059 It's the Prime Evils lies poisoning all of us. We're slowly falling into the darkness. Return to the light! All Heil Inarius!
I would have done exactly what Inarius did in his situation.
It's a horrible situation to be in. Lilith killed her own brothers and sister because she had a plan for her children. Who btw, will mostly die when that plan is put into action.
@@writinggamer8059 Yeah that was one area skipped however this is more from the eyes of the scholars rather than what we are given through the books and so on. They most likely do not know about the entire truth.
Lilith was more enraged because she feared losing them was less of a motherly instinct and more of a you cannot take my army away as she believed they could be controlled and as they are now most definitely as they were before...definitely not as hopefully these shorts get to but the Nephilim easily overcome both angel and demon with minimal effort even inarius empowered by the worldstone couldn't stand a chance.
Things would have been much more different if that was the case.
Once again, the world takes a bow to the team that make these videos!
Haven't anticipated a game this hard for D4 for a long time, can't wait until June.
Now 2 weeks for launch for those who sacrifise all their money to Blizzard or giving blood
@@StainderFin if 70 dollars is all you have then you have problems either way
@@SuhandiWijaya actually is 90$ they want in early access 70 wont cover it 💸💸
@@StainderFin if you hate the game, easy, just don't play it, nor watch videos from the channel, but you linger around.
@@StainderFin Only 5 days now!!
Love the implementation of the Birth of the Nephalem concept art
I just can't hold off my tears of joy, they are returning to old ways of storytelling and good gameplay.
never forger the battlepass
Let's give all audiobooks to this guy from now on, shall we? What a great voice to listen to. Also, the story is fascinating, please make a series of all the lore. You could do wow as well, in similar fashion.
Everyone who was involved in the making of these videos deserves a raise. These videos are incredible and do such a great job explaining the lore behind the games.
That voice!!!! That story!!! That art!!! SUBLIME!!!
The genius of Diablo’s story is that it’s so simple and recognizable at its core.
Even as it gets more complicated, it’s easy to see how it ended up like it did.
Actual goosebumps. This is truly a work of art.
this is like create bible again XD how reality started and mortals, humans left behind and angels just left away...i dig it! Biablo 4 is like reboot of series?
Honestly, these episodes are something I never knew I needed. Having known much of the Diablo universe lore, hearing it told by Lorath just adds the icing in the cake. This is so good, so perfect. I absolutely love it and want so much more.
After the first episode, I was eagerly anticipating the second. I was not anticipating that they would release a new one every day though! Love it!
The first time I played Diablo I was a young man alone in a house that I had to take care of and since then I have enjoyed every second that I have been able to play this saga. More than 20 years since that day and today I can continue enjoying this, more than a cult game, more than stories that let your imagination run wild. thank you for continuing with this that is part of us.
Providing the epic backstory with the artwork is a powerful combination leading up to the game's release in a few weeks.
I have most of the Diablo artwork and stories in collections of books, but these videos really add a spark of life to the eternal conflict! Can't wait for the next one!!!
Everything I could've asked for and more from this Series. Outstanding work! Ralph Ineson has a new home in our hearts
Still a better love story than Twilight
Man, that meme aged well.
true 😃
💯
even copulating dogs on the street is a better love story than Twilight...
An elegant meme for a more civilized age.
Judging from the comments I read, a lot of us stayed a while and listened. Ugh goosebumps! I read the Book of Cain and was fully immersed, but narrating this with Ralph Ineson's voice is a whole new level! Kudos to the Diablo 4 team for retelling the lore.
Someone at Blizzard needs to give the art team a nice and good rise because Diablo IV's art is just too amazing! I'm loving each part of it
this is so good, Im glad you guys give the community the oppotunity to be on the same level in regards to the backstory
this way the ones that wanna go down the story rabbit hole, but never read the books or watched other summaries etc can have a perfect immersive start into Diablo 4
thank you!
these are so good, thank you so much for doing these!
As someone who did tons and tons of reading about the names of items and people and towns in diablo 2, I know a lot of this already, and it's so lovely to see ot brought to light and given form.
Can't wait for the release
$70... 😂
@@thathandsomedevil0828 cry 💀
Two more weeks lets go!
I could listen to this stuff ALL day. Blizzard has hiccups with a lot of their projects, but when they nail it boy do they drive it home. Ralph Ineson's narration is absolutely stunning, would love to listen to Lorath read some of the full lore books out there for us. Need many more of these videos!
These lore releases are 🔥🔥🔥 who else would love a plot twist where Lilith is actually good 👀 where’s my necromancer gang at? 💪🏼
That would be a crazy plot twist! Cant wait to raise an army of dead ☠️
That was my initial thought. Inarius may very well be the one that becomes the villain in all of this
in D3
never, she's the daughter of hatred... She only seeks her own selfish gain. Inarius thinks of the bigger picture that's the difference. Liliths cause may seem righteous, protecting her children but trust me. Inarius knows and sees the bigger picture and will be painted as the "bad guy". Just like Illidan.
I don't believe Lilith is entirely good or bad. What I do know that D4 will not have a certain antagonist or protagonist except us.
This is so well made, I wish to get the whole Audiobook by this mans voice !
Imagine making content that just genuinely does not miss at all... EP 3 NOW PLS! :)
Damm they dont pay this man enough. This series is so well done.
This is amazing, I’ve always been a fan of the Diablo series going back to Diablo I, never knew the lore, thanks so much
So really Diablo 4 is a divorce story about a custody battle. Who gets the kids, property, and pets?
No, it is a copy of Anunnaki story
@ivancheyt thank you for leading me into a wiki rsbbit hole again lolol
I love that the tradition of fantastic artwork and cinematics has become a staple of this franchise. The art teams and the marketing teams for both D3 and D4 have done an awesome job of slowly turning up the heat of the hype until the fanbase is just bubbling over in anticipation of launch. So great to see the lore being fleshed out in such a cool way!
The art on these episodes is SO WELL DONE!
Please release some of these, I'd love them as desktop wallpapers.
8:00 *Even the most righteous may fall, given the right push in the wrong direction.*
Wise words, indeed.
Ralph is a good parallel to Deckard. Both unique voices that you have to listen to.
These make me stay a while and listen. After the first two sentences I had to run out and stock my fridge with ale, however. A decision I do not regret. Thanks for setting the stage for D4 by explaining the great lore of the Diablo franchise, especially to all the new players that didn't join the fray until D3 and are unaware of what came before.
Gave me goosebumps! WoW!
'even the most righteous may fall, given the right push in the wrong direction'
dauyyuumn. So badass
Ooh goodie, I can listen to these for hours. Hope the series keeps going. Love these
I can't even begin to imagine what Lorath Nahr has seen, done, and gone through in the aftermath of Diablo 3. Never thought that they'd bring that character to life and give him such a spotlight. Ralph Ineson definitely brings such strong vibes of a jaded and old soul to a character I never guessed would have been brought back.
Fantastic job! Can't wait for more.
The saddest part is that Lilith sat out to manipulate Inarius, but then loved him, and never set out to betray him again, he however, assumed that she had and would, because of her nature, but she did not, she was willing and able to overcome her nature, which no one, not even Lorath or any other, give her credit for.
basically the Sumerian tablets/Ennumah Elish/Lost book of Enki; humanity's creation
People that created this deserve a huge raise!!!this is pure ART!!
Keep it going!
I think these Vids a really needed for most players Who have no clue what the Diablo Games even are about really. The Diablo Lore is so awesome in my opinion. Love it!
Much better than the Bible.
This is absolutely S tier content. I have never been more interested and excited about a story involving Diablo in my life, and I played the first one which captivated me. Cudos to the team that has created this!
episode 3 when?
Gotta say, I love the moral grey area the characters of Inarius and Lilith seem to set up. I would love a storyline in D4 where there isn't a clear cut villian between the two but rather just our individual interpretation. If they pull that off it could be one of the most entertaining and immersive stories ever told in the series.
Dude sounds like he’s been smoking road flares his entire life
This stuff gives me the chills! What a great great great voice for this story! Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to see more of this!
Overwatch team needs to take notes on how Diablo team is handling their launch.
overwatch team couldn't even finish the story mode... the thing that millions of overwatch fans have been anticipating since the launch of that first animated story trailer.
I was so hype when that trailer launched. It was like Pixar levels of writing and directing. In that short feature I was ready to jump into the world of overwatch and see these characters story and world evolve... instead we got an arena shooter.
Cant imagine the sheer disappointment I had. Blizzard was dead to me at that point. They had completely given up and forgotten their roots. Which was solid gameplay and design, wrapped in a surprisingly fun story telling narrative. Regardless of game, whether it was warcraft 2, star craft 1,2, or diablo 1,2, these games were formative for many pc gamers growing up in the mid 90s to early 2000s.
It didn't seem to matter the genre they brought something special to each one. Seems like after the success of WoW they just didn't know how to manage their projects anymore and with their acquisition by activision it became less about releasing a great product and more about maximizing profit, via whatever short term predatory method corporate deems best liked by shareholders and the board.
Diablo 4 seems like they at the very least have tried to build a game and unfortunately for the gamers, also satisfy their corporate overlords. But the game itself looks solid and the lore actually has me wanting to dive into the story. So while there are lots of things I hate with their monetization schemes, even just the ones we know about, I am actually excited for the game. Hopefully they wont completely destroy the experience with too much in game monetization and fomo. Which the seasons feel heavily wrapped in already. Guess we'll have to see how much bad share price decisions actually hurt their game their share price.
@@Splincir poor little thing :(
I will never forget to stay a while and listen, in memory of Deckard Cain.
Book of Lore-ath
What's funny is that is how his name is pronounced, well done lol.
Seriously but this voice actor was born to do narration & audio books, his voice is way too EPIC! :D
The voice of the narrator is really cool, but I have to turn on subtitles to stop question myself if I really know english
You must not; because I understand it just fine.
Honestly, I can't get 100% of what Lorath is saying but his low voice is so cool that you shouldn't turn on subtitles and, instead, enjoy his narration and let your ears adapt to English. I believe you'll get everything by the end of this serie.
Thank you for the insight, and information.
The voice acting and narroration is also spot on.
But as someone who's only played the games and never read the novels. This actually explains so much in terms to events from past games, etc.
The timing they used to release this Lore series couldnt me more perfect; new players to Diablo like me can have a deep dive into the origins of the Diablo universe and can understand the role of important characthers we will see in the game, adding a lot of immersion and understanding of the story while playing the game. I feel even more incentivized to play, even if its my first Diablo, well done.
Truly enjoying the storytelling and art so far. Makes the whole experience immersive and I feel like I’m first-hand experiencing the events unwind themselves. Can’t wait for June.
This and Dan Worall are best voices Ive ever heart
I find this story incredibly moving for some reason. Beautiful work!
Oh this is awesome, keep it going! So relaxing hearing you Narrate as I fall asleep on the couch on this freezing night with the crackling of the fire in the fireplace
Beautifully put together. What a fantastic rendition of the story we have been assembling from decentralized wiki articles. Hugely optimistic about the Diablo franchise's future if this is the quality of content being published. Thank you Blizzard! June 2nd cannot come soon enough!
We need an animated film/series of this franchise urgently!
I would like stay longer and hear more! This series is so good already. June 6th cannot come fast enough!
These are excellent videos! I hope they put them all out on a physical disc once the game launches! I'd love to have a video history of the entire Diablo lore on hand whenever I choose to watch it.
I love how this started by saying "you've returned, and with ale this time." because I literally just watched the first video then went to get a beer before starting this one. Spot on!
Going back to this after finishing Diablo IV gives more insight into Lilith's motives.
Now this is peak pre-marketing right here! Loved every second!
Ralph Ineson has such a notable voice, really digging these videos
More creativity and inspired work in two 8-min short stories than the entirety of the game it's meant to help promote. Stoked for this, bunmed for D4.
I could listen to this for hours. Ralph Ineson's voice probably helps
I must say, I’m really enjoying these.
Succinctly put, and very compellingly told.
I love the story set up that they're doing with these vids. We have a great opening plot presentation of Lilith + Inarius and their conflict over sanctuary. It would be amazing of blizzard to use this to subvert expectations and throw a crazy plot twist somewhere in the campaign for D4. I won't hold my breath but i can still hope.
This is why I have loved Diablo since the beginning. The Lore. Thank you for putting it into a beautiful retelling.
I love the Diablo lore, great job guys, these videos are awesome, well made, beautiful art work and design... please keep them coming 😊... Lorath the true successor to the iconic voice that was Deckard Cain... I'm truly impressed
I’m loving this whole series. I could hear this voice do every minute bit of Diablo lore ever for hours and be content.
OMG, I seen on mobile notification on episode 2, so I took beer and went to PC to watch and it started "You have returned, and with ale this time..." this made my day :D
What intriguing visuals... that smoked up voice of the narrator sets just the right atmosphere for the stories. Looking forward to the 1st/2nd of June... Veteran Deluxe gang eow✨️✊️
I could listen to Ralph Ineson read a cookbook, man
Legitimately one of the best series I've watched/listened to in a long while. I look foreward to these releases now. Deckard would be happy to STAY A WHILE AND LISTEN
Diablo Team!!!!!! Yall this is effing amazing!!! I think Loraths voice may be more captivating than Deckard Cains...as someone who has been playing since release of Diablo, and will always "stay a while and listen" I can't wait for more