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| − | '''BlizzCon''' (or '''Blizz'''ard '''Con'''vention) is a celebration of the [[Warcraft]], [[Starcraft]] |
+ | '''BlizzCon''' (or '''Blizz'''ard '''Con'''vention) is a celebration of the [[Warcraft]], [[Starcraft]] and [[Diablo]] franchises and the communities that surround them. The event contains Q&A panels featuring Blizzard developers, social events for fans and developers to meet one another, previews of new and upcoming Blizzard games and tournaments featuring Starcraft, Warcraft III and [[Arena_PvP_System|World of Warcraft Arenas]]. |
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+ | == Past BlizzCons == |
| − | Blizzcon 2007 had taken place at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim California, August 3rd and 4th 2007. |
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| − | Highlights for this year's BlizzCon had included: |
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| − | Discussion panels with [[Blizzard]] game developers; |
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| − | Competitive and casual tournaments, including a World of Warcraft TCG tournament; |
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| − | Costume, machinima, and character sound-alike contests with great prizes; |
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| − | Live orchestral performances of music from Blizzard games; |
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| − | And many more exciting activities to be announced soon at www.blizzcon.com! |
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| − | Check out this press release and the BlizzCon FAQ now to learn more about the when, where, and what of BlizzCon 2007! |
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| + | == Convention Information == |
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| − | BlizzCon 2007 tickets are now '''sold out'''. Players can purchase up to five tickets per billing address at $100 per ticket. For ticket sales, restrictions, and rules of purchase, please visit the [http://us.blizzard.com/blizzcon07/ticketsales/menu.html ticket sales page]. And, for more information on BlizzCon in general, please check out the [http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon07/ official BlizzCon 2007] site and the [http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon07/faq.shtml event FAQ]. Blizzard looks forward to seeing you in August! |
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| + | For the past two events BlizzCon has been hosted at the [[wikipedia:Anaheim_Convention_Center|Anaheim Convention Center]] California, Lasting 10am till 10pm for two days generally Friday to Saturday. |
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| − | == Goodies == |
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| + | The $100 ticket cost gets entry to the convention hall for the two days of the event and an exclusive "Goodie Bag" which contained things like in-game prizes for World of Warcraft players, [[Beta Trial]] keys for upcoming Blizzard games, [[World of Warcraft Trading Card Game]] Cards and other exclusive Blizzard Swag. The tickets are often sold out within days of going on sale. |
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| − | [[Image:Murlocsuit.JPG|thumb|right|One of the goodies for Blizzcon 2007 attendess.]] |
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| − | All BlizzCon attendees had received their share of free Blizzard swag<ref>BlizzCon 2007 goodies page: [http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon07/goodies.shtml http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon07/goodies.shtml]</ref>. As at the first BlizzCon, they had also been providing a beta key for an upcoming Blizzard game ([[StarCraft 2]] or maybe [[Second World of Warcraft expansion|a second World of Warcraft Expansion]]). If you're not enticed yet, you should definitely check out the in-game [[murloc suit]], an item that can be redeemed and given to your favorite World of Warcraft character. Love or hate the [[murlocs]], you won't want to miss this opportunity to blend in with them! |
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| − | On the 23rd of July 2007 Upperdeck Entertainment announced that each BlizzCon goodie bag will recieve a special murloc ally card, Mrglrglmrglmrrrlggg.<ref>UDE announcement: [http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/wow/en/news/article.aspx?aid=2750 http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/wow/en/news/article.aspx?aid=2750]</ref> |
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| − | == News == |
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| + | === Big Reveals === |
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| − | * World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (second expansion) announced |
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| − | * More details about Starcraft 2 revealed |
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| + | Blizzard has in the past liked to save announcements about upcoming games for the next Blizzcon. Both World of Warcraft expansions, [[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade]] and [[World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]] were announced at BlizzCon. |
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| − | == Sources == |
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| − | == See Also == |
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| − | * Blizzard.com: [http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon07/ Official BlizzCon 2007 website] |
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| − | * Blizzard.com: [http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon07/gallery.shtml BlizzCon Picture Gallery] |
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| − | * Official forums: [http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=94849706&sid=1 Blizzcon 2007 Official FAQ] |
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| − | * PC.IGN.com: [http://pc.ign.com/articles/810/810325p1.html Welcome to BlizzCon 2007] (blog of the event) |
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| − | * PC.IGN.com: [http://pc.ign.com/articles/810/810508p1.html BlizzCon 2007: World of Warcraft Heads to Northrend] |
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| − | * PC.IGN.com: [http://pc.ign.com/articles/810/810700p1.html BlizzCon 2007: New Details of the Warcraft Movie] |
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| − | * BlizzPlanet.com: [http://www.blizzplanet.com/?act=News&id=1542 Faces of BlizzCon 2007] |
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| − | * Blizzard.com: [http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon05/ Official BlizzCon 2005 website] |
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| − | * PC.IGN.com: [http://pc.ign.com/articles/662/662143p1.html IGN BlizzCon 2005] |
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| − | * Gamespot.com: [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/worldofwarcraftexp1/news.html?sid=6136860 GameSpot BlizzCon 2005] |
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| − | * PC.GameSpy.com: [http://pc.gamespy.com/articles/662/662528p1.html GameSpy BlizzCon 2005] |
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| − | * GamePro.com: [http://www.gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/previews/49472.shtml GamePro BlizzCon 2005] |
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Revision as of 20:03, 7 August 2007
BlizzCon (or Blizzard Convention) is a celebration of the Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo franchises and the communities that surround them. The event contains Q&A panels featuring Blizzard developers, social events for fans and developers to meet one another, previews of new and upcoming Blizzard games and tournaments featuring Starcraft, Warcraft III and World of Warcraft Arenas.
Past BlizzCons
Convention Information
For the past two events BlizzCon has been hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center California, Lasting 10am till 10pm for two days generally Friday to Saturday.
The $100 ticket cost gets entry to the convention hall for the two days of the event and an exclusive "Goodie Bag" which contained things like in-game prizes for World of Warcraft players, Beta Trial keys for upcoming Blizzard games, World of Warcraft Trading Card Game Cards and other exclusive Blizzard Swag. The tickets are often sold out within days of going on sale.
Big Reveals
Blizzard has in the past liked to save announcements about upcoming games for the next Blizzcon. Both World of Warcraft expansions, World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King were announced at BlizzCon.