(acremoved videos) Â |
 |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| + | [[File:Blizzcon2011banner.jpg|thumb|600px|BlizzCon 2011 Banner]] |
||
| − | '''Quests and Lore Q&A''' panel at [[BlizzCon 2010]] was presented by [[Chris Metzen]], Vice President of Creative Development and [[Alex Afrasiabi]], Lead World Designer. |
||
| + | '''BlizzCon 2011''' was announced on February 7, 2011 and will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center on '''October 21-22, 2011'''. |
||
| ⚫ | |||
| + | |||
| + | Prior to the event (16 September until 20 September), BlizzCon ticket purchasers were able to buy online from the BlizzCon store, though shipping date is held off until 21 October. |
||
| + | |||
| + | ==Activities== |
||
| + | * Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers |
||
| + | **[[BlizzCon 2011/Class Panel|Class Panel]] |
||
| + | * Hands-on play time with upcoming Blizzard Entertainment games |
||
| + | * Community contests with great prizes |
||
| + | ** The standard Movies, Song, Art, Costumes, and Dance Contests [http://us.battle.net/blizzcon/en/event-info/activities/contests Rules and Applications]. |
||
| + | * Smaller, more specific activities |
||
| + | ** Artist's Stage (Hall A) |
||
| + | ** Art Gallery (Hall A) |
||
| + | ** Artists and Developer's Signing (Hall A) |
||
| + | ** BlizzChat Live Forum (2nd floor, Rooms 201 A and 201 B) |
||
| + | ** Charity Auction (Hall A) |
||
| + | ** Cinematic Theater (Hall B) |
||
| + | ** Lore Zone (Between Halls A and B) |
||
| + | ** Realm Meeting Area (2nd Floor, Room 204 A-C) |
||
| + | ** Ask Blizzard! (Hall C) |
||
| + | ** Make Your Mark At BlizzCon - Graffiti Wall (Hall A-B) |
||
| + | ** Green-Screen Photos (Hall C) |
||
| + | ** Loot Elemental (Hall C) |
||
| + | ** Recruiting Booth (Hall C) |
||
| + | ** Retro Arcade (Hall A) |
||
| + | |||
| + | ==Tickets== |
||
| + | * $175.00 USD per ticket (up from [[BlizzCon 2010]], +$25.00 USD) |
||
| + | * Sold in two batches: |
||
| + | ** Saturday, May 21st, 2011 at 10:00am Pacific Time (California) |
||
| + | ** Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at 7:00pm Pacific Time (California) |
||
| + | * Only 4 tickets available per household (down from 5) |
||
| + | |||
| + | [http://us.blizzard.com/blizzcon/en/event-info/charity-dinner-tickets Benefits Dinner], supporting the [http://www.choc.org/ Children's Hospital of Orange County] |
||
| + | * $500.00 USD per ticket (200 tickets total) |
||
| + | ** Tickets available on Saturday, May 28th, 2011 at 10:00am Pacific Time (California) |
||
| + | * Includes BlizzCon 2011 ticket |
||
| + | * Limit 2 per household |
||
| + | * To be held Thursday, October 20th, 2011 |
||
| + | |||
| + | ==Swag/Goodie Bag== |
||
| + | * [[Murkablo]] mini-pet, a baby Murloc with [[Diablo]]-esc characteristics |
||
| + | * [[StarCraft II]] bonus, TBA |
||
| + | * BlizzCon 2011 [[Blizzard_Authenticator|Authenticator]] |
||
| + | |||
| + | ==Coverage== |
||
| + | * Blizzard created a community site, dedicated completely to BlizzCon! See External Links |
||
| + | * DirectTV is covering BlizzCon via a Pay-Per-View event, and offers a streaming internet video of multiple channels. |
||
| + | ** Price is $39.95 USD |
||
| + | ** Coverage of the Opening Ceremony and Tournaments is free |
||
| + | |||
| + | == External links == |
||
| + | {{elink|icon=blizzard|site=Press Release: BlizzCon® 2011 Announced|link=http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/company/press/pressreleases.html?110207|}} |
||
| + | {{elink|icon=blizzard|site=BlizzCon URL|link=http://www.blizzcon.com|}} |
||
| + | {{elink|icon=blizzard|site=Official BlizzCon Community Site|link=http://www.battle.net/blizzcon|}} |
||
| + | {{elink|icon=blizzard|site=Benefit Dinner Information|link=http://us.blizzard.com/blizzcon/en/event-info/charity-dinner-tickets|}} |
||
| + | |||
| + | {{BlizzCon}} |
||
| ⚫ | |||
Revision as of 18:46, 21 October 2011
BlizzCon 2011 Banner
BlizzCon 2011 was announced on February 7, 2011 and will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center on October 21-22, 2011.
Prior to the event (16 September until 20 September), BlizzCon ticket purchasers were able to buy online from the BlizzCon store, though shipping date is held off until 21 October.
Activities
- Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers
- Hands-on play time with upcoming Blizzard Entertainment games
- Community contests with great prizes
- The standard Movies, Song, Art, Costumes, and Dance Contests Rules and Applications.
- Smaller, more specific activities
- Artist's Stage (Hall A)
- Art Gallery (Hall A)
- Artists and Developer's Signing (Hall A)
- BlizzChat Live Forum (2nd floor, Rooms 201 A and 201 B)
- Charity Auction (Hall A)
- Cinematic Theater (Hall B)
- Lore Zone (Between Halls A and B)
- Realm Meeting Area (2nd Floor, Room 204 A-C)
- Ask Blizzard! (Hall C)
- Make Your Mark At BlizzCon - Graffiti Wall (Hall A-B)
- Green-Screen Photos (Hall C)
- Loot Elemental (Hall C)
- Recruiting Booth (Hall C)
- Retro Arcade (Hall A)
Tickets
- $175.00 USD per ticket (up from BlizzCon 2010, +$25.00 USD)
- Sold in two batches:
- Saturday, May 21st, 2011 at 10:00am Pacific Time (California)
- Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at 7:00pm Pacific Time (California)
- Only 4 tickets available per household (down from 5)
Benefits Dinner, supporting the Children's Hospital of Orange County
- $500.00 USD per ticket (200 tickets total)
- Tickets available on Saturday, May 28th, 2011 at 10:00am Pacific Time (California)
- Includes BlizzCon 2011 ticket
- Limit 2 per household
- To be held Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Swag/Goodie Bag
- Murkablo mini-pet, a baby Murloc with Diablo-esc characteristics
- StarCraft II bonus, TBA
- BlizzCon 2011 Authenticator
Coverage
- Blizzard created a community site, dedicated completely to BlizzCon! See External Links
- DirectTV is covering BlizzCon via a Pay-Per-View event, and offers a streaming internet video of multiple channels.
- Price is $39.95 USD
- Coverage of the Opening Ceremony and Tournaments is free
External links
Template:BlizzCon