IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Gather your guildmates, muster your minions, and summon your swarm!
Blizzard Entertainment today announced plans for its seventh BlizzCon®
gaming convention, taking place Friday, November 8 and Saturday,
November 9at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
For two epic days, members of Blizzard's gaming community from around
the globe will descend on Anaheim to meet, play, and celebrate their
shared passion for all things Warcraft®,
StarCraft®, and Diablo®.
"BlizzCon gives us a chance to connect with our players and share our
latest projects in a very personal way," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and
cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "Members from all of our gaming
communities have helped make this event bigger and better every time,
and we look forward to meeting up and celebrating with them in November."
In addition to serving as a gathering place for Blizzard Entertainment
gaming communities, BlizzCon will offer attendees a chance to enjoy:
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Hands-on play time with the latest versions of Blizzard Entertainment
games
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Global finals for Blizzard eSports, featuring top pro gamers from
around the world
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In-depth discussion panels with Blizzard game developers and artists
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Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their
talents
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Community contests with great prizes
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Commemorative merchandise based on Blizzard Entertainment's game
universes
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More activities and attractions to be announced
The previous BlizzCon was held in Anaheim in October 2011. Tickets to
the event sold out in seconds, and highlights included the unveiling of
the fourth World of Warcraft expansion, Mists of Pandaria®,
and an epic closing concert featuring rock legends Foo Fighters.
Further details about BlizzCon 2013, including ticket availability and
pricing, will be announced on the official BlizzCon website (www.blizzcon.com)
as the event draws closer. Those interested in attending the show in
person can make advance hotel reservations now and receive special
BlizzCon rates by booking through the BlizzCon
hotel website.
Blizzard Entertainment is currently hiring for numerous open positions.
More information on available career opportunities can be found at www.blizzard.com/jobs.
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft®
and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®,
and Diablo® franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com),
a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer
and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of
the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's
track record includes fifteen #1-selling games and multiple Game of the
Year awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net®,
is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking
Statements: Information in this press release that involves
Blizzard Entertainment's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies
regarding the future, including statements about the dates and event
plans for BlizzCon 2013, are forward-looking statements that are not
facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that
could cause Blizzard Entertainment's actual future results to differ
materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set
forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other
factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's
most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are
based upon information available to Blizzard Entertainment and
Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Blizzard
Entertainment nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update
any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed
to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These
statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Blizzard
Entertainment or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks,
uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control
and may cause actual results to differ materially from current
expectations.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Rob Hilburger
VP, Global
Communications
949-955-1380 x13228
rhilburger@blizzard.com
or
Shon
Damron
PR Manager
949-955-1380 x12508
sdamron@blizzard.com
Source: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
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