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| − | '''Blizzcon 2013''' was first revealed at a press conference with CEO [[Mike Morhaime]] at BWC in Shanghai on 18th November 2012. When speaking about the future of eSports in Blizzard games Mike said: <ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/?p=181002 Blizzcon 2013 confirmed] - BWC Shanghai, 18/11/2012</ref> | + | '''Blizzcon 2013''' was formally announced on 19th February 2013. <ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2013-announced Blizzcon 2013 Press Release] - Blizzard Entertainment, 19/02/13</ref> It will be held on Friday November 8th and Saturday November 9th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. |
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| + | The plan to hold a Blizzcon in 2013 was first revealed at a press conference with CEO [[Mike Morhaime]] at BWC in Shanghai on 18th November 2012. When speaking about the future of eSports in Blizzard games Mike said: <ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/?p=181002 Blizzcon 2013 confirmed] - BWC Shanghai, 18/11/2012</ref> | ||
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<blue>We are, next year, planning to have our global finals at Blizzcon...</blue> | <blue>We are, next year, planning to have our global finals at Blizzcon...</blue> | ||
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| + | ==Tickets== | ||
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| + | Tickets went on sale on Wednesday 24th April and Saturday 27th April through the [http://us.battle.net/blizzcon/en/event-info/tickets/ticket-overview official Blizzcon website] costing $175 each. There was also a limited number of tickets available to an exclusive pre-Blizzcon Benefit Dinner which could be purchased on May 1st costing $500 each (included entrance to Blizzcon).<ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2013-tickets-go-on-sale-24th-and-27th-april Blizzcon tickets go on sale] - Blizzard Entertainment, 04/04/13</ref> | ||
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| + | Tickets sold out fashionably quickly.<ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2013-tickets-sold-out Blizzcon tickets sold out] - Blizzard Entertainment, 27/04/13</ref> | ||
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| + | Virtual tickets will be available enabling people to watch live broadcasts online. Details of those will be released closer to the event. | ||
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| + | ==Events== | ||
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| + | At the time of the press release broad details of planned events were: | ||
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| + | *Hands-on play time with the latest versions of Blizzard Entertainment games | ||
| + | *Global finals for Blizzard eSports, featuring top pro gamers from around the world | ||
| + | *In-depth discussion panels with Blizzard game developers and artists | ||
| + | *Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents | ||
| + | *Community contests with great prizes (such as costume contest) | ||
| + | *Commemorative merchandise based on Blizzard Entertainment’s game universes | ||
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| + | As of [[Gamescom 2013]] when [[Reaper of Souls]] was announced it was confirmed that a playable demo of the Diablo 3 expansion will be available at Blizzcon 2013. | ||
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| + | ==Pre-show Contests== | ||
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| + | Blizzard held two pre-show contests, winners and honourable mentions to be shown at the event.<ref>[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzon-2013-contests-now-live Blizzcon Pre-show Contests] - Blizzard Entertainment, 23/06/13</ref> An [http://us.battle.net/blizzcon/en/blog/10174611/Enter_the_BlizzCon_2013_Original_Art_Contest-6_7_2013 Original Art Contest] and [http://us.battle.net/blizzcon/en/blog/10174610/Enter_the_BlizzCon_2013_Movie_Contest-6_7_2013 Movie Contest]. Both were open from 7th June to 23rd August. | ||
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| + | :* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/events/blizzcon/blizzcon-2013 Blizzcon 2013 News] | ||
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| + | ==Band== | ||
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| + | Pop band Blink-182 were confirmed as the act to play out the exposition on Saturday 9th November.<ref>[http://eu.battle.net/blizzcon/en/blog/11394660/party-with-blink-182-at-blizzcon-31-10-2013 Blink-182 to play Blizzcon] - Blizzard Entertainment, 31/10/13</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:41, 31 October 2013
Blizzcon 2013 was formally announced on 19th February 2013. [1] It will be held on Friday November 8th and Saturday November 9th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
The plan to hold a Blizzcon in 2013 was first revealed at a press conference with CEO Mike Morhaime at BWC in Shanghai on 18th November 2012. When speaking about the future of eSports in Blizzard games Mike said: [2]
Tickets[edit | edit source]
Tickets went on sale on Wednesday 24th April and Saturday 27th April through the official Blizzcon website costing $175 each. There was also a limited number of tickets available to an exclusive pre-Blizzcon Benefit Dinner which could be purchased on May 1st costing $500 each (included entrance to Blizzcon).[3]
Tickets sold out fashionably quickly.[4]
Virtual tickets will be available enabling people to watch live broadcasts online. Details of those will be released closer to the event.
Events[edit | edit source]
At the time of the press release broad details of planned events were:
- Hands-on play time with the latest versions of Blizzard Entertainment games
- Global finals for Blizzard eSports, featuring top pro gamers from around the world
- In-depth discussion panels with Blizzard game developers and artists
- Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents
- Community contests with great prizes (such as costume contest)
- Commemorative merchandise based on Blizzard Entertainment’s game universes
As of Gamescom 2013 when Reaper of Souls was announced it was confirmed that a playable demo of the Diablo 3 expansion will be available at Blizzcon 2013.
Pre-show Contests[edit | edit source]
Blizzard held two pre-show contests, winners and honourable mentions to be shown at the event.[5] An Original Art Contest and Movie Contest. Both were open from 7th June to 23rd August.
Band[edit | edit source]
Pop band Blink-182 were confirmed as the act to play out the exposition on Saturday 9th November.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Blizzcon 2013 Press Release - Blizzard Entertainment, 19/02/13
- ↑ Blizzcon 2013 confirmed - BWC Shanghai, 18/11/2012
- ↑ Blizzcon tickets go on sale - Blizzard Entertainment, 04/04/13
- ↑ Blizzcon tickets sold out - Blizzard Entertainment, 27/04/13
- ↑ Blizzcon Pre-show Contests - Blizzard Entertainment, 23/06/13
- ↑ Blink-182 to play Blizzcon - Blizzard Entertainment, 31/10/13
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