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'''BlizzCon 2010''' will take place at Anaheim Convention Center on 21-22 October 2010.
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'''BlizzCon 2010''' took place at Anaheim Convention Center on 21-22 October 2010. The fifth character, the [[Demon Hunter]] was revealed, along with Diablo III's PvP [[Battle Arena]]s, which were playable by fans on the show floor, along with all five characters in a new PvM demo.
  
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A great deal of new game information was revealed during the panels and interviews, and through new media releases.
  
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==Before Announcement==
 
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This BlizzCon was long considered hypothetical, since [[Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard]] had not yet announced the show, much less given any details about when or where it might be held. It was still widely expected that such an event would take place, after the wildly-successful and popular shows in 2008 and 2009, but nothing guaranteed it.
 
  
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The first BlizzCon was held in the Anaheim Convention Center in late 2005. There was no Blizzcon in 2006, before the show returned in 2007, and continued in 2008 and 2009. Since 2008 the show has grown fantastically popular, selling out in minutes.
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==Panels==
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When Blizzard released the Blizzcon 2010 panel line up, the Diablo communtity was less than overjoyed to see only three panels, one of them an open Q&A. (Compared to the 6 Starcraft IIand 7 World of Warcraft panels, just 3 for Diablo III seemed stingy.)
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* [[BlizzCon 2010 Panels|Full panel listing here]].
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The 3 Diablo III Panels were Diablo III Gameplay, Crafting Sanctuary, and Open Q&A.
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===Diablo III Gameplay Panel===
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[[File:Blizzcon-2010-logo.jpg|thumb|400px|Blizzcon 2010 official logo.]]
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This info-rich panel covered the Demon Hunter, Battle Arenas, and much more. See a full transcript with numerous screenshots here.
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* [[Gameplay Panel Blizzcon 2010]]
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===Crafting Sanctuary Panel===
  
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Blizzard employees made numerous joking remarks about "Blizzcon next year" when referring to additional info releases about their games.
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This excellent panel covered the development of the game world, levels, quests, plot, monsters, NPCs, skills, and many more features of the game.  See a summary and numerous screenshots here:
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* [[Crafting Sanctuary Panel Blizzcon 2010]]
  
  
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==Known Features==
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===Diablo III Open Q&A===
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The [[Other class|fifth class]] in [[Diablo III]] was confirmed to be revealed at BlizzCon 2010. And it was, with the [[Demon Hunter]] cinematic debuting right during the opening ceremonies, as well as the big new PvP [[Battle Arena]].
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This open Q&A put the developers on the stage and lots of fans in the audience. As usual, it was mostly filled with "noob" questions covering old info, but there were some new tidbits to enjoy. A rough transcript of the "new" information questions can be seen here:
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* [[BlizzCon 2010 Panel: Open Q&A]]
  
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==Panel Schedule==
 
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Blizzard released a list of the panels a few weeks before the show. There was general to general dismay from the Diablo III community, when only two panels and one open Q&A were on the list for our game. (Compared to 6 Starcraft 2 and 7 World of Warcraft panels.)
 
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* [[BlizzCon 2010 Panels|Full panel listing here]].
 
  
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The 3 Diablo III Panels were Diablo III Gameplay, Crafting Sanctuary, and Open Q&A.
 
  
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===Diablo III Gameplay Panel===
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==New Blizzcon Media==
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Numerous new screenshots, artworks, movies, and gameplay footage were revealed at the show.
  
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This panel covered the Demon Hunter, Battle Arenas, and much more. See a full transcript with numerous screenshots here.
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* [[Demon Hunter Cinematic]] -- The dramatic character introduction.
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* [[BlizzCon 2010 Panel: Diablo III Gameplay]]
 
  
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The official description:
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* [[Gameplay:_Blizzcon_2010|Demon Hunter and Arena Gameplay]] -- Featuring the Demon Hunter and the other 4 characters in PvM action, plus the debut of the [[Battle Arena]]
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::'''Gameplay_Panel_Blizzcon_2010'''<br>
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** Fan-recorded shaky cam footage. Low quality. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-diablo-iii-ninja-gameplay-footage/ Batch one]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-shaky-cam-from-blizzcon/ Batch two].  
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::Friday 12pm, Main Stage<br>
 
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::What’s in store next for the heroes of Sanctuary? Learn about the latest game developments in this don’t-miss panel for Diablo players.
 
  
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===Crafting Sanctuary Panel===
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* Screenshots and Artwork:
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** [[Demon Hunter]] PvM shots. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/demon-hunter-screenshots-and-hands-on-report/ Batch one]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-blizzcon-presskit-diablo-iii-screenshots/ Batch two]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-demon-hunter-screenshots/ Batch three]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-demon-hunter-screenshots/ Batch four].
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** [[Battle Arena]] screenshots. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/pvp-arena-screens-and-hands-on-play-report/ Batch one]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/pvp-arena-screenshots-blizzcon-press-kit/ Batch two].
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** New Artwork: Demon Hunter, gear sets, new dungeon, monsters, and more. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-blizzcon-artworks-and-imagery/ Batch one]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-monster-arts-from-blizzcon-2010/ Batch two]. Batch three.
  
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This panel covered the development of the game world, levels, quests, plot, monsters, NPCs, skills, and many more features of the game. See a summary and numerous screenshots here:
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* Cosplay and the Costume Contest
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* [[BlizzCon 2010 Panel: Crafting Sanctuary]]
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** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/2010-blizzcon-costume-contest-winner-female-monk/ Christina Estrada won] for her female Monk costume. A [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-costume-contest-winner-speaks/ short interview].
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** Other Diablo-themed [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-blizzcon-costume-photos/ costumes at the show].
  
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The official description:
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==Blizzcon Media Coverage==
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::'''Diablo III: Crafting Sanctuary'''<br>
 
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::Saturday 10:30am, Developer Panel Stage<br>
 
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::The designers, artists, programmers, and writers share new information on the characters, creatures, game systems, and story of Diablo III.
 
  
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See the [[Media_Coverage#Blizzcon_2010|Media Coverage page]] for a full listing of all Blizzcon media coverage, including developer interviews, hands-on gameplay reports, photos galleries, and much more.
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* All (100+) [http://diablo.incgamers.com/categories/category/blizzcon-2010 Blizzcon-related news items].
  
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===Diablo III Open Q&A===
 
  
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This open Q&A put the developers on the stage and lots of fans in the audience. As usual, it was mostly filled with "noob" questions covering old info, but there were some new tidbits to enjoy.
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==Blizzcon 2010 Floor Plan==
  
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A rough transcript can be seen here.
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The floor space taken up by the event was arranged much the same as it was for [[Blizzcon 2009]].
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* [[BlizzCon 2010 Panel: Open Q&A]]
 
  
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The official description:
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[[File:Blizzcon2010map.jpg|center|thumb|700px|Blizzcon 2010 Floor Plan]]
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::'''Diablo III Open Q&A'''<br>
 
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::Saturday 3pm, Main Stage<br>
 
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::Got a burning question about the Burning Hells? The development team dedicates an hour to audience questions about the story, design, art, sound, and gameplay of Diablo III.</blockquote>
 
  
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==Floor Plan==
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==Frequently Asked Questions==
  
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The floor space taken by the event is the same as it was for [[Blizzcon 2009]].
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Blizzard included a FAQ in the press kit for BlizzCon 2010.
  
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[[File:Blizzcon2010map.jpg|700px|Blizzcon 2010 Floor Plan]]
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* View the [[BlizzCon 2010 FAQ|FAQ]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:14, 13 September 2011

BlizzCon 2010 took place at Anaheim Convention Center on 21-22 October 2010. The fifth character, the Demon Hunter was revealed, along with Diablo III's PvP Battle Arenas, which were playable by fans on the show floor, along with all five characters in a new PvM demo.

A great deal of new game information was revealed during the panels and interviews, and through new media releases.


Panels[edit | edit source]

When Blizzard released the Blizzcon 2010 panel line up, the Diablo communtity was less than overjoyed to see only three panels, one of them an open Q&A. (Compared to the 6 Starcraft IIand 7 World of Warcraft panels, just 3 for Diablo III seemed stingy.)

The 3 Diablo III Panels were Diablo III Gameplay, Crafting Sanctuary, and Open Q&A.


Diablo III Gameplay Panel[edit | edit source]

Blizzcon 2010 official logo.

This info-rich panel covered the Demon Hunter, Battle Arenas, and much more. See a full transcript with numerous screenshots here.


Crafting Sanctuary Panel[edit | edit source]

This excellent panel covered the development of the game world, levels, quests, plot, monsters, NPCs, skills, and many more features of the game. See a summary and numerous screenshots here:


Diablo III Open Q&A[edit | edit source]

This open Q&A put the developers on the stage and lots of fans in the audience. As usual, it was mostly filled with "noob" questions covering old info, but there were some new tidbits to enjoy. A rough transcript of the "new" information questions can be seen here:


New Blizzcon Media[edit | edit source]

Numerous new screenshots, artworks, movies, and gameplay footage were revealed at the show.

Blizzcon Media Coverage[edit | edit source]

See the Media Coverage page for a full listing of all Blizzcon media coverage, including developer interviews, hands-on gameplay reports, photos galleries, and much more.


Blizzcon 2010 Floor Plan[edit | edit source]

The floor space taken up by the event was arranged much the same as it was for Blizzcon 2009.

Blizzcon 2010 Floor Plan

Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]

Blizzard included a FAQ in the press kit for BlizzCon 2010.

Vegas?[edit | edit source]

Rumors broke in late 2009 that Blizzcon 2010 would be held in late July in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was officially denied by Blizzard a week later.


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