BlizzCon 2008 is this year's BlizzCon event to be held by Blizzard Entertainment.
Outline
The convention is to be held on October 10, 11 of 2008. It is to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California which, due to popular demand, will feature three convention halls instead of two. There is now a website [1] for the 2008 Blizzcon, and a forum. [2]
Activities
- Hands-on play time with upcoming Blizzard Entertainment releases
- Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers
- Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents
- Areas and activities devoted to licensed products such as the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game
- Costume, machinima, and character sound-alike contests with great prizes
- Commemorative merchandise based on the Blizzard Entertainment franchises
- A silent auction
Other activities have yet to be announced.
Goodie Bag Preview
Your bag may have either:
- 16” inflatable divine shield ball, complete with a paladin inside in the midst of hearthing away.
- 48” inflatable Frostmourne [3]
Also included:
- Polar Bear mount with Murloc [4]
Plenty more rewards are going to be unearthed as the event draws near.
Read more about the rewards from the announcement on the official World of Warcraft site: [5]
Tickets
Tickets for Blizzcon are going to be going out on August 11th, 2008. More information in the press announcement. [6]
External links
World of Warcraft Community Site BLIZZCON™ 2008 ANNOUNCED
Blizzard Entertainment BLIZZCON™ 2008 TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 11 Blizzard Entertainment Blizzcon 2008 Official SiteTemplate:BlizzCon