Blizzcon 2008 announced
Written by Dan Zuccarelli   
Tuesday, 13 May 2008 08:08

We're a little late to the party on this announcement, but better late (Starcraft 2) than never (Starcraft: Ghost)!

It'll once again be held in the Anaheim Convention Center in (you guessed it) Anaheim, California this October 10-11. This year's show promises to be larger (3 convention halls instead of 2) and no doubt riddled with Starcraft 2 and WoW: Wrath of the Lich King stuff. We'll be hearing about ticket sale dates soon, though we know that it's going to cost $100 for the weekend. It's not cheap but that didn't stop last year from selling out... and fast. You'll be able to get all your info at their official Blizzcon site.

Press release after the jump!

BlizzCon™ 2008 Announced Blizzard Entertainment® Gaming Convention Returns to Anaheim Convention Center October 10-11

IRVINE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced plans for its third BlizzCon™ gaming convention, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on October 10 and 11. BlizzCon is a celebration of the global player communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment®'s Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises. In response to the demand to accommodate more attendees, this year's event has expanded from two convention halls to three.

"Whenever we've been able to meet and interact with Blizzard gamers from around the world, it's been a great experience for us," stated Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We're looking forward to seeing even more of our players at this year's BlizzCon and delivering another entertaining and informative event for them."

BlizzCon will offer a wide variety of activities to help all attendees get the most out of the two-day event. In addition to serving as a gathering place for the different Blizzard Entertainment gaming communities, attendees will be able to enjoy:

  • 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

  • More exciting activities to be announced

  • Tickets for BlizzCon will go on sale in the next few weeks at a price of $100 USD per person. As the event draws closer, further details will be announced on the official BlizzCon website: www.blizzcon.com.


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written by Xerxes3rd, May 13, 2008
"We’re a little late to the party on this announcement, but better late (Starcraft 2) than never (Starcraft: Ghost)!"

I see what you did there...... LOL

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