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| − | Blizzard's BlizzCon | + | 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. |
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| + | 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= | ||
| − | [[Diablo 3]] | + | [[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. |
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=Panels= | =Panels= | ||
| − | The following Diablo 3 panels | + | The following Diablo 3 panels took place. See those pages for transcripts, videos, and more details. |
==Heroes & Monsters== | ==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: | |
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| + | ::"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." | ||
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| + | See [[BlizzCon 2009 Panel: Diablo 3 Heroes and Monsters|the panel page]] for full coverage. | ||
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| + | ==Diablo 3 Art== | ||
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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: | ||
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| + | ::"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." | ||
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| + | See [[BlizzCon 2009 Panel: Diablo 3 Art]] the panel page]] for full coverage. | ||
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==Lore== | ==Lore== | ||
| − | + | The Lore panel was killed before the show began, and replaced with a D3 open Q&A. 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 [[BlizzCon 2009 Panel: Diablo 3 Open Q&A|the panel page]] for full coverage. | |
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=Other Coverage= | =Other Coverage= | ||
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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. | ||
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Revision as of 17:28, 30 August 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.
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 BlizzCon 2009 Panel: Diablo 3 Art the panel page]] for full coverage.
Lore
The Lore panel was killed before the show began, and replaced with a D3 open Q&A. 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 full coverage.
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.
