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Blizzard doing big event in Paris.

Blizzard has said that World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II will be playable at its Worldwide Invitational event this summer.

It will be the first time the developer has picked Europe as a destination for an enormous community get-together, with the honours falling to the Porte de Versailles Exposition Center in Paris on 28th and 29th June.

Among the attractions will be discussion panels, musical performances and silent auctions, as well as tournaments for you competitive types who play StarCraft, Warcraft III and World of Warcraft.

Which is all very nice, until you see the GBP 55 / EUR 70 asking price for the tickets. Still, if you dress up like a murloc or one of your other favourite Warcraft characters then you might get your picture taken and win a prize.

We might say hello too, as we wander the halls and fiddle with the new games.

Keep an eye on the Blizzard site for more information.

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Stonker #1 4 years ago

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Oh man. Why did i think march for Starcraft 2? Wait, don't answer that.
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rudedudejude #2 4 years ago

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haha geek orgy!
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ScarOnTheSky #3 4 years ago

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70 Euros? That's crazy, might as well wait for the impressions to appear on EG!
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Cataferal #4 4 years ago

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�55 just to play a demo of SC2? Why not buy a full game or two instead?
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M83J01P97 #5 4 years ago

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It's not a demo you will be playing, Lich King will be the full expansion StarCraft 2 will be a full campaign.
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JonFE #6 4 years ago

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So, StarCraft 2 in time for Christmas 2008 anyone?
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Dezm0nd #7 4 years ago

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Wicked, I can play 2 games for 55 quid for a couple of hours. Bargain. And what's more it won't be in the comfort of my own home, it'll be covered in geek jizz and sweat.

Sold.
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mkreku #8 4 years ago

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A bit pricey. But I'm sure there will be Jade Raymond's for everyone who attends!
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Bloodloss #9 4 years ago

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Well it's more than that, really. I'm glad (and surprised) they finally chose to give Europe some love after doing all the Blizzcons in the US. Not that I'll bother going or anything, but still. Shame it's in Paris, but makes sense considering that's where their Europe HQ is and the nation of the company that owns Blizzard, but still would've been good if England was chosen. Ah well, at least it isn't being held in Sweden to cater to the 99.99% of people in World of Warcraft who are Swedish.
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neuroniky #10 4 years ago

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Bit pricey, but they give you a goodie bag too. And they will probably announce the new game too. And, since it is in Paris, I almost thought about joining it...
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Dizzy #11 4 years ago

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>Bit pricey, but they give you a goodie bag too

Probably with some in-game items in it. Still 70 euro. Wow... I think I will just combine it with some partying in paris.
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