Because of its reputation of vaporware for last generation’s consoles, it has been speculated that Starcraft Ghost would be moved towards the next generation. After the underwhelming shots released during the latest Blizzcon many a fan pined for the Blizzard to go back to the drawing.

Well Blizzard has finally decided to do just that, or at least “evaluate” the next generation and where Ghost belongs. No big surprise, but good news non the less. Hit show more to read the press release.

Blizzard postpones Ghost to evaluate next-gen consoles [Joystiq]

Blizzard Entertainment(R) Focuses Console-Development Plans on Next-Gen Platforms IRVINE, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) March 24, 2006

Blizzard Entertainment Inc. today announced plans to focus the company’s console-development efforts on the next generation of console platforms. As part of this shift in focus, Blizzard(R) will indefinitely postpone production on StarCraft: Ghost(TM) while evaluating opportunities for utilizing the additional power of the new and upcoming console systems.

“Like many in the industry, we’ve been impressed with the potential of the new consoles, and we’re looking forward to exploring that potential further,” stated Mike Morhaime, president and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “In addition to allowing us to determine the best course for StarCraft: Ghost, this review period will help us lay the groundwork for our future console games.”

In the months ahead, Blizzard will further evaluate the next-gen console technology and determine the best plan of action for offering a StarCraft(R) console-gaming experience that meets the company’s expectations and those of its players. Further specifics on plans for StarCraft: Ghost and Blizzard’s future console games, as well as platform and release information, will be revealed at a later date.