BlizzCon
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BlizzCon is a Blizzard Entertainment-hosted gaming convention.
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[edit] BlizzCon 2005
This was the first BlizzCon.
[edit] BlizzCon 2007
On the 12th of April 2007 Blizzard announced that they would be holding a second convention this year. This convention was held on August 3rd 2007. Details about the event are limited to what was included in the announcement;
Highlights for this year's BlizzCon included:
- Discussion panels with Blizzard game developers;
- Competitive and casual tournaments, including a World of Warcraft TCG tournament;
- Costume, machinima, and character sound-alike contests with great prizes;
- Live orchestral performances of music from Blizzard games;
- And many more exciting activities.
[edit] Audience participation
On June 21, Blizzard Entertainment announced that the very first publicly playable demo of StarCraft II will be available at BlizzCon.[1]
[edit] Actual Events
During the convention, the Terran race was revealed,[2] along with aspects of the Terran campaign.[3] A lore discussion[4] and art discussion [5] were held. Those attending the convention also were able to play skirmished StarCraft II matches, either multiplayer or against a computer, using either the Terran or Protoss races.
A World of WarCraft expansion pack Wrath of the Lich King was also announced.
[edit] BlizzCon 2008
On May 12th, 2008, Blizzard announced their third Blizzcon event gaming convention, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on October 10 and 11. In response to the demand to accommodate more attendees, this year's event was expanded from two convention halls to three.[6]
Highlights for this year's Blizzcon included
- Hands-on play time with upcoming Blizzard Entertainment releases
- Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers
- Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents
- Areas and activities devoted to licensed products such as the World of Warcraft® Trading Card Game
- Costume, machinima, and character sound-alike contests with great prizes
- Commemorative merchandise based on the Blizzard Entertainment franchises
- A silent auction
[edit] BlizzCon 2009
BlizzCon 2009 was held on August 21st and 22nd in the Anaheim Convention Center.[7] Among the events were panels on the Heroes and Monsters, Lore and Art of the Diablo series.[8]
The Monk was also revealed during this event.
[edit] References
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment main page. Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed June 21, 2007.
- ↑ 2007-09-13. Gameplay Video - Terran. Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2007-09-14.
- ↑ 2007-08-03. StarCraft II Single-Player Campaign BlizzCon Preview. Gamespot. Accessed 2007-08-07.
- ↑ Metzen, Chris; Chambers, Andy; Masterboo. 2007-08-31. BlizzCon 2007 StarCraft Lore Panel Editorial. StarCraft Legacy. Accessed 2007-12-02.
- ↑ 2007-08-03. BlizzCon StarCraft art/graphics panel discussion The Unofficial Starcraft 2 Forums @ IncGamers Accessed 2007-08-07.
- ↑ 2008-12-05, Blizzcon 2008 Announced. Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed on 2008-12-05
- ↑ http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon/index.xml BlizzCon Index]. Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed on 2009-05-17
- ↑ BlizzCon Events.Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed on 2009-05-17
- 2007-07-05. BlizzCon forum. Battle.net Accessed 2007-07-05.
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