The event, which is held annually, has been given the date of Friday 7 – November 8 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Southern California. BlizzCon celebrates the company’s most prestigious titles such as World of Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo, and offers exclusive demos of upcoming content to those who attend.
This year will mark the eighth year since its first event back in 2005 – general admission will go on sale in two phases, the first being May 7 and then again on May 10, each ticket will cost $199 as well as additional taxes. Blizzard are also offering a limited amount of tickets, which will grant access to a pre-BlizzCon dinner – this will cost $750 with all proceeds going towards the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Be sure to bookmark Eventbrite if you’re interested in going.
Battle.Net has listed numerous activities and attractions those attending will be able to take part in, as follows:
- 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
- Commemorative merchandise based on Blizzard Entertainment’s game universes
Be sure to check out BlizzCon’s official homepage for regular updates and the latest event announcements.