BlizzCon Map Posted and the Case of the Missing Diablo
by JR Cook - 9 years ago show comments
The BlizzCon schedule was released prematurely earlier in the week and with only 1 Diablo panel it was a near sure bet we wouldn’t be getting a Diablo 3 expansion announcement. Now the schedule and map has been officially released and other than a very small corner in the Darkmoon Faire, there is no real playable area for Diablo 3. This all but confirms that if anything gets talked about with Diablo 3 it will be patch 2.4.
So with WoW: Legion already announced, StarCraft 2 Legacy of the Void releasing the following week – what is there left for BlizzCon? It doesn’t look like we will get any new game reveals. We will likely hear about what is next in Hearthstone (expecting some kind of expansion or adventure mode and also information on upcoming features), we will hear about new Heroes and possible features in Heroes of the Storm, we will learn more about what’s coming in WoW: Legion, and last but not least a big Overwatch dump where with Microsoft showing up and streaming on Xbox One makes me wonder if we will be seeing Overwatch coming to consoles.
New this year at BlizzCon is the Darkmoon Faire which has a bunch of collectibles you can acquire, meet community managers and community members (aka live streamers because fansites are so 2012), and get a chance to meet and greet and listen to some of the Diablo 3 dev team.
The BlizzCon store has been moved to a new hall, it will be bigger this year and they will open the store the day before BlizzCon.
What are you looking forward to the most at BlizzCon? Let us know!
You can read more about the map, schedule, and the Darkmoon Faire below
It’s time to plan your strategy for BlizzCon 2015! We’ve just posted this year’s schedule of the panels, eSports tournaments, and other events taking place Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, along with a map of the show floor. Explore what’s in store when you join us in person or at home with the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket:
Friday Schedule
Saturday Schedule
Floor Map
If you’re interesting in watching from home, you can order a Virtual Ticket now to catch all the events on the Main and Panel stages, live or on demand. We’ll also be broadcasting the opening ceremony and this year’s eSports tournaments—including the StarCraft II WCS Global Finals, World of Warcraft Arena World Championship, Hearthstone World Championship, and Heroes of the Storm World Championship—for free. Stay tuned to BlizzCon.com for more information.
And don’t forget, this year’s BlizzCon eSports tournaments kick off a week early during BlizzCon Opening Week, taking place October 28–November 1. Check out our earlier announcement for details on the Opening Week schedule and to find out how to watch.
BlizzCon Store – New Hours and Location
This year, the BlizzCon Store will be located directly in the registration area in Hall E—and as a bonus, it opens a day early on Thursday! Your badge is required to enter the store, but if you’re planning to pick up some BlizzCon gear, this is a great opportunity to save time in your schedule for more panels, tournaments, and other activities.
Registration and BlizzCon Store Schedule
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Hall E
Hours: Thursday, November 5 – 9am to 9pm
Friday, November 6 – 8am to 10pm
Saturday, November 7 – 8am to 10pm
Fun, games, and wondrous sights—the most majestic, magical faire in Azeroth is making an unexpected appearance in Anaheim!
If you’re attending this year’s BlizzCon, set aside some time to visit Silas Darkmoon’s enigmatic travelling carnival. Silas and his crew are setting up a marvelous array of activities just for con-goers in Hall A of the convention center. There’ll be opportunities to meet with Blizzard developers and community managers at the Slaughtered Calf Inn and Community Amphitheater, booths to capture enchanting images of your adventuring party, chances to acquire loot and treasure, and more. Here’s what you’ll find once you pass beneath the Darkmoon eye. . . .
Slaughtered Calf Inn
Snag a seat, grab a drink, and hang out with the Diablo III development team at the most notorious tavern in New Tristram. You’ll also be able to play the latest build of Reaper of Souls on mysterious computational devices located around the inn. Read more on the Diablo III community site.
Community Amphitheatre
Enjoy a friendly chat with game developers from a variety of Blizzard games, meet Blizzard community managers, and interact with streamers and other familiar faces from around the community.
Pin Trading Booth
Track down Blizzard Collectible Pins around the convention, and then head to the Pin Trading Booth in the Darkmoon Faire to swap, trade, and complete your collection—more details coming soon.
Capsule Toy Depot
Try your luck at this popular returning attraction! Purchase a token, then plunk it into one the Faire gnomes’ marvelous machines for a random Blizzard capsule toy. Trade with fellow convention-goers to fill out your collection!
Adopt-a-Pet
The Pet Battle Masters of the Darkmoon Faire have set up a special shop for those seeking to bolster their real-life plushie pet collection. Head to this booth and adopt a fluffy, squishy, inanimate new friend.
BlizzCam 360
Summon your party for an extraordinary snapshot to commemorate your visit to the Faire. Leap into the air and strike a legendary pose surrounded by 360 degrees worth of cameras—then share the gravity-defying results with your friends.
Temporary Tattoos and Face Painting
What carnival would be complete without costumes? Represent your favorite faction, character, or game with Blizzard-themed tattoos and face painting.
Animated GIF Booth
The mystic Darkmoon mages have enchanted some S.E.L.F.I.E. cameras to produce mystical moving pictures! Snap a series of photos with your friends, and turn them into an animated GIF to share with the world.
Ignore the eyes that blink and stare, and head to Hall A to find the Faire!
