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Blizzard's BlizzCon 2009 took place on the 21st and 22nd of August at the [http://www.anaheimconventioncenter.com Anaheim Convention Center] in Los Angeles. See the main [[BlizzCon]] article for more information about the event in general. | Blizzard's BlizzCon 2009 took place on the 21st and 22nd of August at the [http://www.anaheimconventioncenter.com Anaheim Convention Center] in Los Angeles. See the main [[BlizzCon]] article for more information about the event in general. | ||
| − | This convention introduced the [[Monk]] character, and the playable build showed off the Act 2 desert areas known as [[ | + | This convention introduced the [[Monk]] character, and the playable build showed off the Act 2 desert areas known as the [[Borderlands]], along with numerous new monsters and character skills. |
| − | =Diablo III Playable= | + | ==Diablo III Playable== |
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[[Diablo 3]] was playable at the show, and in addition to the [[Wizard]], [[Barbarian]] and [[Witch Doctor]], the [[Monk]] was announced and became playable at 12:30pm on Friday, (2.5 hours after the show opened up) once he'd been announced in the Opening Ceremonies presentation. | [[Diablo 3]] was playable at the show, and in addition to the [[Wizard]], [[Barbarian]] and [[Witch Doctor]], the [[Monk]] was announced and became playable at 12:30pm on Friday, (2.5 hours after the show opened up) once he'd been announced in the Opening Ceremonies presentation. | ||
* Blizzard offered a sneak preview of what fans would see of Diablo 3 at the show, in the form of [[BlizzCon 2009 Diablo 3 Official Preview|a short Q&A with Jay Wilson]]. | * Blizzard offered a sneak preview of what fans would see of Diablo 3 at the show, in the form of [[BlizzCon 2009 Diablo 3 Official Preview|a short Q&A with Jay Wilson]]. | ||
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| + | ==Panels== | ||
The following Diablo 3 panels took place. See those pages for transcripts, videos, and more details. | The following Diablo 3 panels took place. See those pages for transcripts, videos, and more details. | ||
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| + | ===Heroes & Monsters=== | ||
The Heroes and Monsters panel covered the Monk, some recent skill changes to the other three characters, and also spent some time on various aspects of monster development. The official description: | The Heroes and Monsters panel covered the Monk, some recent skill changes to the other three characters, and also spent some time on various aspects of monster development. The official description: | ||
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This panel featured 7 Blizzard art designers, all heads of various departments working on the look and function of Diablo III. Here's the official description: | This panel featured 7 Blizzard art designers, all heads of various departments working on the look and function of Diablo III. Here's the official description: | ||
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See [[BlizzCon 2009 Panel: Diablo 3 Art| the panel page]] for full coverage. | See [[BlizzCon 2009 Panel: Diablo 3 Art| the panel page]] for full coverage. | ||
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| + | ===Open Question and Answer=== | ||
This panel was originally scheduled to cover Diablo 3 Lore, but was replaced with an open (audience) Q&A shortly before the show. Here's the original panel description: | This panel was originally scheduled to cover Diablo 3 Lore, but was replaced with an open (audience) Q&A shortly before the show. Here's the original panel description: | ||
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| − | ==Diablo 3/WoW Press-Only Q&A== | + | ===Diablo 3/WoW Press-Only Q&A=== |
Not an official D3 panel, but this hour long, press-only press conference was hosted by Diablo 3 and World of Warcraft developers, and was not streamed live. | Not an official D3 panel, but this hour long, press-only press conference was hosted by Diablo 3 and World of Warcraft developers, and was not streamed live. | ||
* See [[BlizzCon 2009: D3/WoW Press Q and A|the wiki article]] for the transcript. | * See [[BlizzCon 2009: D3/WoW Press Q and A|the wiki article]] for the transcript. | ||
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| + | ==Interviews and Game Reports== | ||
In addition to the three panels, key members of the Diablo 3 team hold dozens of private and semi-private interviews. There is also extensive media coverage of the game, with numerous fan and gaming sites writing up their play experiences. All of the relevant game information revealed by these presentations is incorporated into the relevant pages in this wiki. You may still enjoy following the links to find the original reporting. | In addition to the three panels, key members of the Diablo 3 team hold dozens of private and semi-private interviews. There is also extensive media coverage of the game, with numerous fan and gaming sites writing up their play experiences. All of the relevant game information revealed by these presentations is incorporated into the relevant pages in this wiki. You may still enjoy following the links to find the original reporting. | ||
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Jay Wilson joined some of the WoW designers in fielding questions at a press-only [[BlizzCon 2009: D3/WoW Press Q&A|D3/WoW open Q and A]]. | Jay Wilson joined some of the WoW designers in fielding questions at a press-only [[BlizzCon 2009: D3/WoW Press Q&A|D3/WoW open Q and A]]. | ||
more... | more... | ||
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| + | ===Gameplay Reports=== | ||
The vast majority of these from Blizzcon 2009 focused on the Monk. | The vast majority of these from Blizzcon 2009 focused on the Monk. | ||
More.... | More.... | ||
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| + | ==Other Coverage== | ||
As with [[BlizzCon 2008]] there will be a huge volume of media coverage. A full list of all good coverage will be found on the [[Media Coverage]] page. | As with [[BlizzCon 2008]] there will be a huge volume of media coverage. A full list of all good coverage will be found on the [[Media Coverage]] page. | ||
Revision as of 14:26, 16 October 2009
Blizzard's BlizzCon 2009 took place on the 21st and 22nd of August at the Anaheim Convention Center in Los Angeles. See the main BlizzCon article for more information about the event in general.
This convention introduced the Monk character, and the playable build showed off the Act 2 desert areas known as the Borderlands, along with numerous new monsters and character skills.
Contents
Diablo III Playable
Diablo 3 was playable at the show, and in addition to the Wizard, Barbarian and Witch Doctor, the Monk was announced and became playable at 12:30pm on Friday, (2.5 hours after the show opened up) once he'd been announced in the Opening Ceremonies presentation.
- Blizzard offered a sneak preview of what fans would see of Diablo 3 at the show, in the form of a short Q&A with Jay Wilson.
Panels
The following Diablo 3 panels took place. See those pages for transcripts, videos, and more details.
Heroes & Monsters
The Heroes and Monsters panel covered the Monk, some recent skill changes to the other three characters, and also spent some time on various aspects of monster development. The official description:
- "The hero you play and the monsters you slay take center stage in any Diablo game. Join us for a look at the design process that brings these characters and creatures to life, as well as the mechanics involved in creating epic and memorable battles."
See the panel page for full coverage.
Diablo 3 Art
This panel featured 7 Blizzard art designers, all heads of various departments working on the look and function of Diablo III. Here's the official description:
- "From designing characters to creating concept art to placing the building blocks that form the world: Our artists take players on a behind-the-scenes tour of Sanctuary."
See the panel page for full coverage.
Open Question and Answer
This panel was originally scheduled to cover Diablo 3 Lore, but was replaced with an open (audience) Q&A shortly before the show. Here's the original panel description:
- "Sit down with our lore masters as they delve into the past, present, and future of the Diablo universe. We’ll recap the story thus far, provide new information on the tale Diablo III will tell, and grant some insight into what’s in store for Sanctuary."
See the panel page for a transcript of the session.
Diablo 3/WoW Press-Only Q&A
Not an official D3 panel, but this hour long, press-only press conference was hosted by Diablo 3 and World of Warcraft developers, and was not streamed live.
- See the wiki article for the transcript.
Interviews and Game Reports
In addition to the three panels, key members of the Diablo 3 team hold dozens of private and semi-private interviews. There is also extensive media coverage of the game, with numerous fan and gaming sites writing up their play experiences. All of the relevant game information revealed by these presentations is incorporated into the relevant pages in this wiki. You may still enjoy following the links to find the original reporting.
Interviews
Jay Wilson joined some of the WoW designers in fielding questions at a press-only D3/WoW open Q and A.
more...
Gameplay Reports
The vast majority of these from Blizzcon 2009 focused on the Monk.
More....
Other Coverage
As with BlizzCon 2008 there will be a huge volume of media coverage. A full list of all good coverage will be found on the Media Coverage page.
