BlizzCon 2009

Flight · 05-07-2009, 12:46 PM

BlizzCon 2009 details have been announced

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Tickets to this year's BlizzCon gaming convention, being held on August 21 and 22 in Anaheim, California, will go on sale worldwide on Saturday, May 16 for $125 each, with a second block of tickets going on sale Saturday, May 30. For those unable to attend, DIRECTV will once again be televising BlizzCon in high definition as a Pay Per View event, featuring coverage from the show floor, exclusive interviews, demos, and more. In addition, for the first time, players around the world will be able to watch the DIRECTV BlizzCon event as a Pay Per View Internet stream. Check out the press release ( Blizzard Entertainment - Press Release ) for further details, and head over to BlizzCon 2009 on May 16 or May 30 to buy your tickets.

Ticket Queue System Information- BlizzCon 2009

Bottom line on the PPV - tickets for the Internet stream PPV costs $39.99 and includes the free WoW in game item.

Lenaldo · 05-07-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Flight

BlizzCon 2009 details have been announced

Bottom line on the PPV - tickets for the Internet stream PPV costs $39.99 and includes the free WoW in game item.

While I am sure there are some people genuinely interested in blizzcon, a free in-game item just sold a SHIT ton of PPV subscriptions - mostly to people who probably won't even watch.

Blizzard marketing is pure genius.

Menion · 05-07-2009, 01:28 PM

If they get a card like Blizzcon attendee's did last year for their in game item there is also the "Beta Key For Future Blizzard Title" as well. (If they are doing that again this year) Hi2u Diablo III...

Sabyn · 05-07-2009, 01:40 PM

As long as there is a pro-Starcraft event being shown on the PPV I'm totally in. There was a tournament there last year, so I assume there's gonna be another this year. We need infos on that.

Azrayne · 05-07-2009, 01:58 PM

Anything been revealed as far as info on specific projects that will be revealed? Obviously more D3/SC2, but any word on whether we'll hear about the nebulous secret MMO project?

darksensei · 05-07-2009, 02:00 PM

It's probably too soon for that, but I wouldn't be surprised to hear about the next WoW expansion.

In case anyone is on the fence, it's worth going if you meet with friends/guildmates, but I don't think I'd recommend Blizzcon to an individual. It's a ton of waiting in line, overcrowding, and all the information goes online pretty quickly. The first Blizzcon supposedly was different, but it's too crazy now to justify the expense.

Quineloe · 05-07-2009, 02:30 PM

$40 just to watch it on TV is a fucking ripoff

Flight · 05-07-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Quineloe

$40 just to watch it on TV is a fucking ripoff

I agree, but you just know there are some folk here who paid $60 to watch 4 minutes of Pacquiao vs Hatton.

Ninen · 05-07-2009, 04:33 PM

How much did some folks pay for that 15 seconds of Tyson fight? $120?

And, really, the $125 to actually attend Blizzcon is pretty outrageous too, not even counting travel, hotel, blah blah blah.

Araxen · 05-07-2009, 04:49 PM

Last year's coverage was horrible. Directv switched to some gay interview right in the middle of the WoW Dev Q&A. It was such a poor production.

Vim · 05-07-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Flight

I agree, but you just know there are some folk here who paid $60 to watch 4 minutes of Pacquiao vs Hatton.

Totally worth it though.

Most people thought it would last 7 rounds or even the full 12 rounds. Surprise was worth the 60 bucks, even though my friend paid em, not me! I paid the booze.

Presarc · 05-07-2009, 10:50 PM

No thanks on the $40 PPV. I'll watch it 20 seconds later on some dude's live stream.

Believe · 05-08-2009, 02:06 AM

Meh, some fights and fighters are worth supporting.

Salshun · 05-08-2009, 02:14 AM

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Meh, some fights and fighters are worth supporting.

Not to get super far off-topic, but when you spend the money and time on a fight, and it ends in seconds, you'll be pissed. Once again, slightly off topic, but relevant and funny. Had a buddy throw a fight party, dropped like $250+ on food and beer, 20 friends over, but his wife had to work the next morning at like 5AM, and really didn't want us there, so like an idiot my friend promises "when the fights over the friends will leave and I'll clean up". So obviously, he's praying like FUCK the fight goes the distance.

It was the Kimbo vs. Seth fight.

We weren't going to let on, and some idiot starts screaming "it's over, it's over, 14 seconds!!!".

Flight · 05-08-2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Salshun

"it's over, it's over, 14 seconds!!!".

Story of my life

05-07-2009, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sabyn I Self Lord And Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 825 +1 Internets	As long as there is a pro-Starcraft event being shown on the PPV I'm totally in. There was a tournament there last year, so I assume there's gonna be another this year. We need infos on that. __________________

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darksensei Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,064	It's probably too soon for that, but I wouldn't be surprised to hear about the next WoW expansion. In case anyone is on the fence, it's worth going if you meet with friends/guildmates, but I don't think I'd recommend Blizzcon to an individual. It's a ton of waiting in line, overcrowding, and all the information goes online pretty quickly. The first Blizzcon supposedly was different, but it's too crazy now to justify the expense. Last edited by darksensei; 05-07-2009 at 02:41 PM..

05-07-2009, 04:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ninen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 691 -9 Internets	How much did some folks pay for that 15 seconds of Tyson fight? $120? And, really, the $125 to actually attend Blizzcon is pretty outrageous too, not even counting travel, hotel, blah blah blah. __________________ Macrabra of Dragonblight

05-07-2009, 04:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Araxen A Bearded Gnome Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 6,449	Last year's coverage was horrible. Directv switched to some gay interview right in the middle of the WoW Dev Q&A. It was such a poor production. __________________ PSN: Araxen - Gamertag: Araxen II Currently Playing: Eve - Talendor Vsevius(Main), Beth O(Salvage Alt)) http://www.twitter.com/araxen

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Believe Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,066	Meh, some fights and fighters are worth supporting. __________________

05-07-2009, 01:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Menion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 773	If they get a card like Blizzcon attendee's did last year for their in game item there is also the "Beta Key For Future Blizzard Title" as well. (If they are doing that again this year) Hi2u Diablo III...

05-07-2009, 01:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Azrayne Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Awsome Posts: 3,131	Anything been revealed as far as info on specific projects that will be revealed? Obviously more D3/SC2, but any word on whether we'll hear about the nebulous secret MMO project?

05-07-2009, 02:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Quineloe Hard Rock Hallelujah Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10,686	$40 just to watch it on TV is a fucking ripoff

05-07-2009, 10:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Presarc Posts things on the Internet Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,099	No thanks on the $40 PPV. I'll watch it 20 seconds later on some dude's live stream.

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