BlizzCon 2008 announced @ Gaming Target

Written by Kris Rosado on May 12, 2008

News: Returning to Anaheim Convention Center October 10-11

The third year of the convention that brings all things Blizzard to the Anaheim Convention Center has been officially announced by Blizzard Entertainment. Even more interested parties can attend this year with the use of three convention halls instead of last year's two.

УWhenever we've been able to meet and interact with Blizzard gamers from around the world, it's been a great experience for us,Ф stated Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. УWe're looking forward to seeing even more of our players at this year's BlizzCon and delivering another entertaining and informative event for them.

If you are interested in attending this year, tickets run at $100 and include:

Х Hands-on play time with upcoming Blizzard Entertainment releases.

Х Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers.

Х Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents.

Х Areas and activities devoted to licensed products such as the World of Warcraftо Trading Card Game.

Х Costume, machinima, and character sound-alike contests with great prizes.

Х Commemorative merchandise based on the Blizzard Entertainment franchises.

Х A silent auction.