BlizzCon 2008 announced

By Oli Welsh Published 12 May, 2008

Third US fan convention in October.

Blizzard has announced it will be hosting a third BlizzCon fan meet on 10th and 11th October this year, in its regular venue of Anaheim, California (that's south of LA, next door to Disneyland).

The 2008 celebration of all things Warcraft, StarCraft and Diablo will expand from two halls of the Anaheim Convention Centre to three, in response to public demand. That may not sound like much, but having attended the second BlizzCon in August last year, we can assure you it's massive. Some 13,000 Blizzard and World of Warcraft fans attended BlizzCon 07.

This year's event will follow the World Wide Invitational in Paris at the end of June - BlizzCon Europe in all but name.

"We're looking forward to seeing even more of our players at this year's BlizzCon and delivering another entertaining and informative event for them," said Blizzard co-founder and boss Mike Morhaime.

The usual line-up of activities has been announced: hands-on time with upcoming Blizzard games, discussion panels, tournaments, a silent auction and the inevitable highlight of the costume, machinima and sound-alike contests.

No mention of a dance contest, but we're sure that's just an oversight. Seeing a man in a "Vote for Kael'Thas" t-shirt doing a Blood Elf male dance in the style of Napoleon Dynamite was one of 2007's most unusual and unforgettable experiences for this writer. Going by previous form, there's also likely to be a major announcement of some kind at the event.

Tickets will go on sale "in the next few weeks" and cost USD 100 per person. BlizzCon must be experienced to be believed, so if you're a Blizzard fan in the area, or can make the trip, we strongly recommend it.

Did we mention we saw Macauly Culkin there?

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About Oli Welsh

Oli is Eurogamer's acting deputy editor and reviews editor and likes to take things one word at a time. He is among the best dressed people in South London.

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Comments (7) Latest comment 4 years ago

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  • Optyk #1 4 years ago

    They still giving out Murloc pet and Murloc costume codes here?

  • des #2 4 years ago

    I want to see Diablo 3 announced

  • davisorle #3 4 years ago

    Well, since im not in CA anymore I hope we get some good oldfashioned recorded feedback form that one. Also they said about a huge announcement in a weird website. Saw it about a week ago. And was counting backwards to a date around the same as this one just not sure. I think it's all about Diablo 3 or at least I hope so. Also saw me the S4 gear for my baby in WoW ffs! Cause if it's the ones I have seen leaked in the net till now I might even quit the game instead of making it look so ugly... :S

  • FunkyRenegade #4 4 years ago

    The 'leaked' screenshots of S4 gear are genuine, they're taken straight from the game files.
    Sucks I know, but at least we Paladins get some decent looking gear for once :p

  • davisorle #5 4 years ago

    @FunkyRenegade

    Well then my ex ( had her a holy pala but since we broe up she got mad and went retri lol ) will be happy! :)
    Though Im not. I really think il'll be too busy with makingmy own fortress in Conan lol

  • DB2k #6 4 years ago

    my prediction - Ghost re-announced :)

  • Danoxth #7 4 years ago

    Diablo 3 will be anounced at the WWI as there's something to do with the dates of the event being some what linked with Diablo. Can only hope I guess.