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==November 2010==
===Blizzcon October 2010 ===
BlizzCon 2010 took place October 22-23, 2010, at the Anaheim Convention CenterBlizzcon promo trailer debuts. As in past years, BlizzCon created an tremendous amount of news and contenthttp://diablo. The following sections hold it all, sorted by type and importance. Check the Blizzcon news category to see every single news item related to Blizzcon; this Media Coverage page only archives the items with substantial contentincgamers. com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-promo-trailer/
====Panel Coverage====wow and sc2 in-game blizzcon prizes announced.http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/wow-and-sc2-in-game-blizzcon-prizes-announced/
There were three Diablo III panels at Blizzcon 2010. The third was simply an open Q&A, which was fairly unremarkable. The first two though, were great sources of information on game design and development, and are highly recommended to any serious fan of the game.
* [[Gameplay Panel Blizzcon 2010]]
* [[Crafting Sanctuary]]===Blizzcon 2010 ===
* BlizzCon 2010 took place October 22-23, 2010, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The D3 developers told us this would be the "[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/next-up-biggest-diablo-iii-blizzcon-ever/ biggest Blizzcon ever]" in terms of Diablo II information, and it was indeed quite mighty with the [[Demon Hunter]]'s debut, [[BlizzCon_2010_Panel:_Open_Q%26A|Open Q&A PanelArena]] Battles, the [[Talisman]], [[traits]], the new [[skill tree]] s, and much more. Check the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/categories/category/blizzcon-- coming soon2010/ Blizzcon 2010 news category] to see every single news item related to Blizzcon; this Media Coverage page archives the items with substantial content.
====Panels====
====There were two great panels at Blizzcon 2010 Diablo III Developer Interviews ====, plus an Open Q&A. The first two were great sources of information on game design and development, and are highly recommended to any serious fan of the game. * [[Gameplay Panel Blizzcon 2010]]* [[Crafting Sanctuary]]* [[BlizzCon_2010_Panel:_Open_Q%26A|Open Q&A Panel]]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-jay-wilson-direct-tv/ Jay Wilson video interview] with Direct TV live from the show. Demon Hunter development, Battle Arena, and story.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-====Blizzcon 2010-interview-jay-wilson-diablo-esp/ Jay Wilson video interview] with Diablo 3 ESP, fully transcribed by Diii.net Covers destructibles, arena matchmaking, class resources, and more. * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-interview-jay-wilson-g4tv/ Jay Wilson video interview] with G4TV. Jay talks about skills, runestones, traits, the talisman, and more. * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-interview-blizzcon-program/ Jay Wilson interview] from the Blizzcon program gives thorough answers about the Demon Hunter, skills/traits, and the battle arena. * [http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/pc/games/156898.Diablo-III/features/135958.20101024.Diablo-III-Interview-with-Jay-Wilson/page1/ Jay Wilson interview] with GamePlanet. Covers the battle arena, character deaths, build variety, and more. * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-leonard-boyarsky-game-pron/ Leonard Boyarsky video interview] with Game Pron. Covers lore, character design, and backstory, with Runestones and Arenas.  * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-leonard-boyarsky-direct-tv/ Leonard Boyarsky video interview] with Direct TV. Live from the show, Leonard talks about the game's plot and various story/lore topics. * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-julian-love-and-jason-bender-gamespot/ Julian Love and Jason Bender video interview] with Gamespot. Short interview covers the Demon Hunter. * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-julian-love-atomix/ Julian Love video interview] with Atomix. Full transcript by Diii.net. Covers class design, randomness, and game story.Developer Interviews ====
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-jay-wilson-direct-tv/ Jay Wilson video interview] with Direct TV live from the show.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-jay-wilson-diablo-esp/ Jay Wilson video interview] with Diablo 3 ESP, fully transcribed by Diii.net.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-interview-jay-wilson-g4tv/ Jay Wilson video interview] with G4TV.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/jay-wilson-interview-blizzcon-program/ Jay Wilson interview] from the Blizzcon program covers the Demon Hunter, skills/traits, and the battle arena.
* [http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/pc/games/156898.Diablo-III/features/135958.20101024.Diablo-III-Interview-with-Jay-Wilson/page1/ Jay Wilson interview] with GamePlanet.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-leonard-boyarsky-game-pron/ Leonard Boyarsky video interview] with Game Pron.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-leonard-boyarsky-direct-tv/ Leonard Boyarsky video interview] with Direct TV.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-video-interview-julian-love-and-jason-bender-gamespot/ Julian Love and Jason Bender video interview] with Gamespot.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-julian-love-atomix/ Julian Love video interview] with Atomix. Full transcript by Diii.net.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/exclusive-blizzcon-interview-lead-technical-artist-julian-love/ Julian Love interview] with Diii.net. Covers the Blizzcon demo, fan reactions, and more.
* [http://interviews.slashdot.org/story/10/10/25/1711255/Julian-Love-Lead-Technical-Artist-for-Diablo-3 Julian Love interview] with SlashDot.
* [http://www.gameonmac.com/game/1/features/177/Diablo-III-Julian-Love-Interview.html Julian Love interview] with GameOnMac.
* [http://www.vg247.com/2010/10/27/interview-diablo-iiis-jason-bender-and-christian-lichtner-talk-demon-hunters-pvp-blizzard-on-consoles-tons-more/ Jason Bender and Christian Lichtner interview] with VG247.
* [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-with-diablo-3-art-director-and-lead-world-designer Jason Bender and Christian Lichtner interview].
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-christian-lichtner-and-jason-bender-the-escapist/ Christian Lichtner and Jason Bender interview] with The Escapist.
* [http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2975113 Leonard Boyarsky and Dave Adams interview] with AusGamers.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-kevin-martens-and-alex-mayberry/ Kevin Martens and Alex Mayberry] interview with GameUK.
* [http://interviews.slashdot.org/story/10/10/25/1711255/Julian-Love-Lead-Technical-Artist-for-Diablo-3 Julian Love interview] with SlashDot. Covers runestone visuals, PvP Battle Arena gametypes and rankings, the Blizzcon demo level layout.
 
* [http://www.gameonmac.com/game/1/features/177/Diablo-III-Julian-Love-Interview.html Julian Love interview] with GameOnMac. Covers the arena, skills, runes, why the Barbarian's fun to play, and more.
 
* [http://www.vg247.com/2010/10/27/interview-diablo-iiis-jason-bender-and-christian-lichtner-talk-demon-hunters-pvp-blizzard-on-consoles-tons-more/ Jason Bender and Christian Lichtner interview] with VG247. Covers character back story, consoles adaptations, and the PvP Battle Arena system.
 
* [http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-with-diablo-3-art-director-and-lead-world-designer Jason Bender and Christian Lichtner interview]. Covers itemization, randomized outdoor environments, the DH’s resource, PvP Achievements, and Monster AI.
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-christian-lichtner-and-jason-bender-the-escapist/ Christian Lichtner and Jason Bender interview] with The Escapist. Covers the Demon Hunter, distinctive art design, character builds, runestone variety, non-release date progress, and more.
 
* [http://www.ausgamers.com/features/read/2975113 Leonard Boyarsky and Dave Adams interview] with AusGamers. Covers level design, implementing lore and story into the game, character background stories, and more.
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-interview-kevin-martens-and-alex-mayberry/ Kevin Martens and Alex Mayberry] interview with GameUK. Covers build variety, runestones, and story.
====Blizzcon 2010 Hands-On Reports====
'''PvM Demo Reports: '''
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-quests-and-dungeons/ Diii.net's mega Quests & Dungeons] report.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-barbarian/ Diii.net's mega Barbarian] report.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-demon-hunter/ Diii.net's mega Demon Hunter] report.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-monk/ Diii.net's mega Monk] report.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-witch-doctor/ Diii.net's mega Witch Doctor] report.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-wizard/ Diii.net's mega Wizard] report.
 
* [http://games.slashdot.org/story/10/10/28/1613240/emDiablo-3em-Hands-On SlashDot offers a] very detailed write up.
* [http://gamrreview.vgchartz.com/preview/24178/diablo-iii/82496/ VGChartz with a] good first-timer report.
* [http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/games/4307236/Preview-Diablo-III Gameplanet NZ gives] a thorough report.
 
* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/8083376/BlizzCon-2010-Diablo-III-hands-on-preview.html Telegraph UK with] a short report.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-hands-on-pc-gamer/ PC Gamer's hands-on] report.
* [http://www.tentonhammer.com/diablo3/classes/preview/demonhunter Ten Ton Hammer briefly] covers the Demon Hunter.
* [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/66166 ShackNews with a] short report.
====Misc stuff of noteScreenshots and Movies====http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/misc/8254-The-Escapists-BlizzCon-Cosplay-Gallery
http://kotaku* [ The Demon Hunter's debut cinematic].* [ Blizzard's official 14 minute gameplay movie].com/5673029/double-crossbows-demon-doctors-and-vampire-hunter-d -- Ruined write up of an interview with Christian Lichtner Includes much PvM, Demon Hunter and Jason Bendermultiplayer, plus Battle Arena footage.
* [http://wwwdiablo.salonincgamers.com/lifeblog/real_familiescomments/?story=huge-ninja-recorded-arena-gameplay/mwtFan-recorded 15 minutes] of PvP action.* [http:/feature/2010diablo.incgamers.com/10blog/27comments/blizzcon_father_son 15- father takes 12 ymore-minutes-of-arena-ninja-cam-from-blizzcon/o son to blizzcon. Good articleAnother 15 minutes of PvP], this one with much better play.
* [http://wwwdiablo.blizzplanetincgamers.com/blog/comments/demon-hunter-screenshots-and-hands-on-report/ Demon Hunter screenshots]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-demon-hunter-screenshots/ Second batch]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-demon-hunter-screenshots/ Third batch]. Other [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-blizzcon-presskit-diablo-3iii-gamescreenshots/ non-DH screenshots].* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/pvp-arena-screens-and-hands-on-play-panel report/ Battle Arena screenshots]. Second batch [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/pvp-arena-screenshots-blizzcon-press-kit/ from the Press kit].* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-blizzcon-artworks-and-imagery/ New assorted artwork]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-monster-arts- endless panel screensfrom-blizzcon-2010/ New monster artwork].
http://rpad.tv/2010/10/26/blizzcon-2010-cosplay-video/
1:26 WD cosplayers
 ===October 2010, Pre-Blizzcon===
{{oth}} October 22, 2010 -- The eve of [[Blizzcon 2010]]! The team at diablo.incgamers.com posts [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-blizzcon-2010/ coverage and updates for the event], also collected nicely in the section above.