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PoV: Gays in Games

Posted Mar 9, 2012 at 12:52PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PoV Tags: mass effect, pov, swtor

The gaming industry needs more strong gay characters.


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Calm Down: Blizzard F2P Rumors are Out of Hand

Posted Feb 23, 2012 at 5:48PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Blizzard, BlizzCon, diablo, dota, World of Warcraft

One random source does not a story make.

The gaming internet exploded earlier today with rumors that Blizzard, creator of World of Warcraft and Diablo, had a top-secret free-to-play project in the works. This news scoop came courtesy of Develop, a gaming news site that apparently has the inside dope on what’s going on over at Blizzard HQ. Naturally, the rumor quickly spun into a firestorm.

Here’s the problem—no one stopped to ask Blizzard. And when someone (GameSpot) finally got around to doing it, the company simply said, “Yeah, we’re working on a F2P game. It’s called Blizzard DOTA, and we announced it at BlizzCon.”

So, by all accounts, this looks like another case of the gaming press putting the cart before the horse. Blizzard is indeed working on a F2P game – it’s been confirmed that DOTA will run on a microtransaction model – but there’s nothing particularly “top secret” about it.

Nothing to see here, folks. Move along!

Unless, of course, the response from Blizz was all a clever ruse…

What do you think Blizz is up to?

[GameSpot]

One random source does not a story make.


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Blizzard Activision doubles annual profits

Posted Feb 12, 2012 at 1:30PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: activision-blizzard, BlizzCon, call of duty, cod elite, true crime hong kong, World of Warcraft, WoW

When you have $1.1 billion you know you're probably doing something right...or something terribly evil...or you just ruined the American economy.


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No BlizzCon in 2012

Posted Jan 25, 2012 at 1:01PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: diablo, starcraft. blizzcon, World of Warcraft, WoW

Blizzard confirms that its annual convention will not occur this year due to a packed schedule.

BlizzCon is a yearly celebration of the games in the Blizzard universe. Fans come from all around the world to hang out with fellow WoW, Diablo and StarCraft players, as well as to get the scoop on upcoming game and expansion releases. The convention provides Blizzard fans with a way to connect to developers, and last year’s convention hosted over 26,000 players.

Sadly for fans of Blizzard games, it looks like BlizzCon 2012 won’t be happening. Citing a “jam-packed” schedule, Blizzard has elected to focus instead on its 2012 Battle.net World Championship, which will take place somewhere in Asia. This event will play host to the WoW Arena World Championship as well as the StarCraft II World Championship. Blizzard is also working on a full slate of games, adding to their crunch for time.

Here’s the official statement from Battle.net:

“We’re excited to be showcasing Blizzard eSports on a truly global stage this year. We're also heavily focused on getting Diablo III, Mists of Pandaria, and Heart of the Swarm into players’ hands as soon as possible. In light of our jam-packed schedule, we’ve decided to hold the next BlizzCon in 2013.”

This news is definitely a disappointment to fans that have enjoyed BlizzCon in the past – especially those that can afford to road trip to California but perhaps not an international flight to some Asian locale. It’s also a curious reasoning for canceling the popular event, considering that Blizz has always had games in development during previous BlizzCons. Let the wild speculation begin!

What do you think of the decision to cancel BlizzCon?

[Battle.net]

Blizzard confirms that its annual convention will not occur this year due to a packed schedule.


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Vote for Your Favorite Blizzcon Costume

Posted Oct 31, 2011 at 2:09PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Blizzard, BlizzCon, blizzcon costume contest, Mike Morhaime

If you didn’t make it to Blizzcon, you can still enjoy some of the festivities by voting on your favorite costume from its legendary costume contest.

The Blizzcon costume contest is probably the most fun event of the weekend. Costumes that run the gamut from incredible to hilarious are all on display, and the judges often have a tough task in deciding a winner. Now that Blizzcon is wrapped up, Blizzard is giving fans the opportunity to participate in an online costume contest by voting on the Blizzcon costumes they liked the most.

Here’s the rundown on the contest, straight from Blizzard:

We’re giving 20 contestants we weren’t able to recognize at BlizzCon a second chance at sartorial glory, by offering you a chance to vote on your favorites. We’ve added images of each contestant to a brand-new Costume Contest Voting Gallery. Each contestant’s picture is marked with a number. That’s where you come in; just make note of the number belonging to your favorite costume, then head over to our poll to cast your vote.

The costumes that earn the most votes will earn a chance at some impressive loot, including cash prizes of $1,000, $750, and $500. Runners-up will receive a SteelSeries prize package that includes 5H V2 Headphones, a 7G Keyboard, and an Ikari Optical Mouse or a World of Warcraft virtual pet package that includes Lil' Ragnaros, Moonkin Hatchling, Lil' K.T., Pandaren Monk, and Lil' XT.

You can check out the gallery by clicking this link. Hey, it’s not like you have anything important to do today, right? I’m partial to the Minecraft paladin, but I’d also really like to take contestant #4 out on a date.

Which costume do you think is the coolest?

If you didn’t make it to Blizzcon, you can still enjoy some of the festivities by voting on your favorite costume from its legendary costume contest.


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Blizzard President apologizes for homophobic comments

Posted Oct 29, 2011 at 8:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: MMORPG, PC Gaming Tags: activsion blizzard, Blizzard, BlizzCon, cannibal corpse, World of Warcraft, WoW

Mists of Panderia wasn't the only shocking thing about WoW this week.


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Mists of Pandaria to Mark the Return of World PVP

Posted Oct 28, 2011 at 4:46PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: BlizzCon, mists of pandaria, pandaren, warcraft expansion, world pvp

Now that we’ve all settled in for a Panda-themed expansion, it’s time to look at what’s actually going to change with World of Warcraft’s newest expansion.

The player community has only known about the upcoming WoW expansion, Mists of Pandaria, for about a week. But as with most things Blizzard, the official announcement marked the beginning of an incredible information surge, with previews, images, videos and all sorts of other stuff cropping up across the web. Last night, the Pandaria dev team hosted a live Q&A session packed with information about the expansion, but one recurring theme was the return of world PVP.

Fans of the original World of Warcraft (Vanilla WoW) will remember that world PVP was an integral part of the experience. From raids on Southshore, occupations at Gadgetzan and the enormous pain that was Blackrock Mountain, world PVP managed to crop up quite a bit in the old days. After the addition of a sanctuary city in Burning Crusade and another in Wrath, it became difficult to find a good, steady world fight.

Blizz seems to be aware that world PVP has fallen away and answered a few questions on the topic in the Q&A:

Q: At Blizzcon Tom Chilton mentioned possible incentives for raiding enemy towns to encourage world PVP in mists, can Greg or Cory elaborate on this at all?

A: In regards to extra rewards for world pvp, we are contemplating the idea of increasing players conquest point caps by an extra 10-15%.

Q: Hey there. Will Pandaria have a new Dalaran like city or will we be using the ones already existing ingame?

A: We will have separate player hubs for both the Horde and Alliance on Pandaria. Separate hubs means we do not have to make them sanctuary and will encourage world PVP. These hubs will have access to an AH, Bank and general vendors. Valor, conquest, profession and faction vendors will be scattered around the world to encourage travel.

Q: One of the current issues discouraging World pvp is the presence of highly overpowered guards around cities and hubs, 1-shotting anyone who engages in PvP. How will this be in MoP?

A: We know this is an issue in the current game and we plan to address it in Mists. We want to encourage world PVP, not make it a one-shot game for NPC guards. This is one of the main reasons we decided to make two separate player hubs instead of a shared sanctuary.

Q: I don't like PvP, I play on a PvP server, because my friends on a PvP server and most people from my country is playing on that particular server. I have to face world PvP every time I am doing my business in the new hubs in Pandaria? I love the new zone, but I don't want to be backstabbed by a rogue while I am selling my stuff, or buying equipment. Can non-interested players avoid the world PvP

A: Yes, we certainly don't want you to always be back-stabbed while you are setting up your auctions. However, if a group of the opposing faction wants to form a raid and attack your city, we want them to have a chance to be successful. So yes and no. =)

Q: With the world PvP that is being talked about, are there any plans to add any Quest Hubs in Mists of Pandaria which functions like a smaller scale of Baradin Hold/Wintergrasp that will change faction when it is assaulted? Maybe even ones with actual leveling quests instead of just more dailies to add a dynamic questing experience like the ones that were talked about at Blizzcon?

A: Yes, this is exactly the kind of thing we are thinking about. We will share more info on our ideas for this soon. The idea is that we want to give players more options and not just always have one place to go or one thing to do.

As a former WoW player and fan of flash raids and other world PVP content, I’d hope to see much more of it in future World of Warcraft builds. In the old days, before cross-realm battlegrounds and instant-queue, teleporting dungeons, it was possible to build up a rivalry on your realm. It had less structure and more excitement.

Perhaps these new changes in Mists of Pandaria will rekindle those flames?

If you’re a WoW fan or player, you should read the entire Q&A posted at MMO Champion.

Now that we’ve all settled in for a Panda-themed expansion, it’s time to look at what’s actually going to change with World of Warcraft’s upcoming content update.


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Blizzard Catching Flak Over Homophobic Blizzcon Video

Posted Oct 27, 2011 at 5:46PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: BlizzCon, blizzcon 2011, cannibal corpse, corpsegrinder

The company that’s usually pretty careful about its public image is in hot water over an interview played during the Blizzcon closing concert, one that contains homophobic slurs and profanity galore.

If you made it out to Blizzcon and were lucky enough to catch the closing concert, you may remember a brief video clip played during the performance of Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftan. The video featured Corpsegrinder, the lead singer of Cannibal Corpse, and generally revolved around his passion for World of Warcraft and insane hatred of the Alliance faction.

You can check the video out here, but be warned that it contains graphic language:

The video, which is packed to the gills with curse words and homophobic slurs like “faggot” and “queer,” was somehow vetted by Blizzard officials and shown to the Blizzcon audience. Naturally, the gay gamer community is fairly upset over the remarks, but more so over Blizzard’s insensitivity to the subject matter. It’s worth noting that the content was censored in the video that played for the audience, meaning most of the words had to be inferred.

All gamers deal with profanity now and again, and homophobic remarks often seem to come with the territory, but there’s a big difference between someone calling you a “fag” in general chat and the game company broadcasting those terms out to the world. Knowing Blizzards in-game chat policy for WoW, it’s surprising they would make public any video that violates their own rules, but perhaps it was just an error in judgment.

The forums are blowing up regarding the video, with numerous threads of complaints and a few weak “it was a joke” apologies from Blizzard staff. The most recent update involved locking all previous posts and providing this snippet to forum members:

“Thank you everyone for your feedback regarding the closing night performance at BlizzCon. While we had some other messaging worked up we were going to post, the members of band wanted to instead address it themselves:

Hey guys, we read and heard all the feedback from BlizzCon this year. The Corpsegrinder bit was never intended to be taken seriously. We are sorry that we offended anyone; everything at our shows is just meant in fun. Thank you all for speaking up. We’ll definitely keep this in mind for future shows.

Our humblest apologies,

Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftain”

The drama is still ongoing, so we’ll see what ends up happening. There’s not much Blizz can do besides apologize, but some players are definitely upset.

What do you think is the appropriate response?

Via Gay Gamer


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Blizzard: Mists of Pandaria is Very Serious, Indeed

Posted Oct 25, 2011 at 2:04PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Blizzard, Chris Metzen, mists of pandaria, pandaren

Looks like the fan response may not have been exactly what the World of Warcraft developer expected, with lead designer Chris Metzen stepping in to assert the company’s seriousness.

Over the weekend, Blizzard made some pretty huge announcements regarding their numerous successful franchises. Fans got up-close looks at Diablo III and a weird DOTA game, in addition to tons of information about upcoming changes to World of Warcraft. Perhaps the biggest reveal, however, was the next World of Warcraft expansion, titled Mists of Pandaria.

Now, it’s worth noting that the Pandaren were originally introduced into Warcraft III as a joke, and it was only thanks to player demand that they actually ended up an integral part of the game. It’s also worth noting that Blizzard has used Pandaren as an April Fool’s joke for World of Warcraft in the past. So it’s no wonder that some players still feel like the entire thing is one huge joke, and many of the ones who don’t seem disappointed in what is collectively being called “lore-rape.”

Chris Metzen, lead designer at Blizzard and the man responsible for most of the memorable characters and lore in the Warcraft universe, stepped in to let people know that the company is deadly serious about their new expansion, and seemed to be asking players not to judge it without playing first.

After being asked whether Mists would see actual story content in the WoW lore panel on Sunday, Metzen had this to say:

“This is no joke. This is not a throw-away silly-silly ha ha funny expansion set; it is absolutely the next vital chapter and as things ratchet up, they’re gonna get really gnarly.”

I’ve talked previously about my feelings regarding this new expansion, so I’m not going to get too much into my opinion in this particular post. What I can say for sure is that if your first job after announcing a massive expansion to your incredibly successful game is convincing players that it’s not actually a joke, you might be on thin ice.

Blizzard is pretty good at what they do, so the best thing to do for now is wait and see how the expansion develops. Who knows, maybe they can take the Pandaren story and turn it into something really compelling. There could be some really cool dungeons hidden away on Pandaria, just waiting to be conquered.

What do you think about Mists of Pandaria?

Via GameFront

Looks like the fan response may not have been exactly what the World of Warcraft developer expected, with lead designer Chris Metzen stepping in to assert the company’s seriousness.


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Blizzard are developing Blizzard Dota, Starcraft 2 Client required

Posted Oct 23, 2011 at 5:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, blizzard dota, BlizzCon, dota, dota public beta

Dota 2 from Valve may be the big boss in new Moba games, but that doesn't matter to Blizzard, who are pushing ahead with Blizzard Dota at a rate of speed!


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Diablo 3 on your Xbox or Playstation? Sooner than you think!

Posted Oct 23, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: blizzard console development, BlizzCon, diablo 3, diablo 3 console

Revelations continue to pour out from Blizzcon, and these aren't related to WoW Patches or Expansions! Blizzard have confirmed their desire to re-enter the Console market!


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PoV: Is Mists of Pandaria the End of WoW?

Posted Oct 22, 2011 at 6:52PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: cataclysm, pandaren, World of Warcraft

The addition of the Pandaren in WoW’s latest expansion, plus the insertion of a Pokémon-like mini-game, seems to be the final step in sending the franchise into the ground.

Before I start this, I should note that I’m a huge World of Warcraft fan. It was actually the first computer game I played, since I grew up with consoles and never got around to PC gaming. I jumped on board about a month after the launch of vanilla WoW, and I played all the way through Wrath. I even worked at Blizzard for a couple of years, in a position my NDA explicitly forbids me from disclosing. What I’m saying is, you can trust me when I say I know WoW and its players pretty well.

I’ve been loosely following the progress of WoW since I walked away from it late last year. Cataclysm certainly looked like a step in the right direction, but the gradual dumbing down of WoW with simplified talent trees, charity epics and gold flowing from the hills like a waterfall turned me off to the whole thing. I enjoyed Wrath of the Lich King, but the challenge I had seen in dungeons like Upper Blackrock Spire and Blackwing Lair, and to a lesser degree the Black Temple, never really resurfaced. When a group of ten random people could clear a raid in one night, I knew that the game couldn’t offer me much of a challenge.

Mist of Pandaria, announced at Blizzcon yesterday, looks like it’s designed to do one thing – make the fans happy. While this is certainly a good plan for generating sales, it doesn’t do much for the hardcore player looking for a challenge. All of the announced features seem to be making WoW even easier, and while casuals should absolutely have a place in any game, it just doesn’t seem like the same game that drew our passion and love in 2005. If you remember, Pandaren were added to Warcraft 3 as a joke – fans just happened to like them so they got retconned into the story.

Hell, even Blizzard was amazed that people liked them. Here’s a quote from the guy that designed the Pandaren Monk art for the original joke, Samwise Didier:

"But so we put that up in there and everyone was like “Oh my God! A PANDA RACE? That’s kind of cool!” And I’m like “Are you kidding me, really? You want to see pandas in Warcraft III or whatever?”

And now they’re taking that joke and shoving it into WoW. It’s been sad to watch the Warcraft lore die over the last few years and it’s pretty evident that Blizzard may be running out of ideas. They’ve basically pillaged everything they can from their history instead of coming up with new stories to tell, and an entire expansion based on the Pandaren makes it clear that they don’t have much left for World of Warcraft.

What’s really telling is the addition of a Pokémon-like mini-game, in which players will force their non-combat pets to fight. You’ll also be able to find and capture pets in the wild and then train them to be better fighters. It’s an interesting concept for killing time between raids or groups, but it also says a lot about how the WoW player base has changed in the last six years. Essentially, WoW has gone from MMO to casual Facebook game; it just has a nicer interface.

We’ll have to see how the expansion goes – maybe I’m just an idiot. Maybe people want to play as Pandaren, and maybe they’ll have a great time. But it certainly looks like the WoW I loved is dead, and there won’t be any reason to come back. I just don’t think Blizzard knows how to update the franchise for hardcore players anymore. That, or they don’t care.

Guess we’ll just have to wait for that other top-secret Blizzard project, huh? Are you still going to play World of Warcraft after the new expansion?

The addition of the Pandaren in WoW’s latest expansion, plus the insertion of a Pokémon-like mini-game, seems to be the final step in sending the franchise into the ground.


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Blizzcon Day 2 Tournament Schedule

Posted Oct 22, 2011 at 1:01PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Blizzard, BlizzCon, Starcraft, World of Warcraft

If you’re hanging out at BlizzCon or watching the events via their livestream, here’s what you need to know about the tournaments that are going down today.

Day two of the BlizzCon 2011 Global Invitational is shaping up to be a truly epic day in terms of raw clashes of skill. Day one is over, and the gamers that managed to hold their own and walk away with a win in the first round of tournaments are now facing even stiffer competition. There are StarCraft II and World of Warcraft Arena matches galore today, so get ready for some hectic, exciting action (if you’re into watching other people play games).

Here’s the lineup for the rest of the day (Pacific time), straight from the BlizzCon blog:

StarCraft II Global Invitational Tournament Schedule - Day 2

Covering the StarCraft II matches will be a quartet of shoutcasting all-stars: Nick "Tasteless" Plott, Daniel "Artosis" Stemkoski, JP McDaniel, and Sean "[Day9]" Plott. Find them in Hall C at the StarCraft II Tournament Stage.

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. -- StarCraft II Match 7

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. -- StarCraft II Match 8

1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. -- StarCraft II Upper Bracket Finals

2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. -- StarCraft II Lower Bracket Finals

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. -- StarCraft II Grand Finals

World of Warcraft Global Invitational Tournament Schedule - Day 1

Luke Bodenheimer, Jared Coulston, and Salome "Soe" Gschwir will be shoutcasting the World of Warcraft Arena battles in Hall B at the World of Warcraft Tournament Stage.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. -- World of Warcraft Arena Round 8

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. -- World of Warcraft Arena Round 9

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. -- World of Warcraft Arena Round 10

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. -- World of Warcraft Arena Round 11

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. -- World of Warcraft Arena Consolation Finals

4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. -- World of Warcraft Arena Grand Finals

If nothing else, the Grand Finals will certainly be sights to behold, as the best players in the world face off at some of your favorite titles. It will be exciting to see some champions go down in a blaze of glory.

Are you rooting for any specific team, or are eSports still not your cup of tea?

If you’re hanging out at BlizzCon or watching the events via their livestream, here’s what you need to know about the tournaments that are going down today.


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Watch: Diablo 3 Cinematic from BlizzCon

Posted Oct 22, 2011 at 9:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: MMORPG, PC Gaming Tags: Activision, Blizzard, BlizzCon, diablo 3, diablo 3 cinematic, mists of panderia, trailer, World of Warcraft, WoW

More news and hopefully more videos from Blizzard's gaming convention, including the new WoW expansion pack.


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Blizzard gives Diablo 3 Free to WoW Pass Subscribers

Posted Oct 22, 2011 at 12:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming, MMORPG Tags: Activision, Blizzard, blizzard activision, BlizzCon, diablo, diablo 3, World of Warcraft, WoW

Do you play WoW? If you play it annually, you may be getting a good surprise in the new year...


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World of Warcraft, New Expansion Announced at Blizzcon. WoW: Mists of Pandaria.

Posted Oct 21, 2011 at 7:45PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming, MMORPG Tags: blizzard entertainment, BlizzCon, mists of pandaria, pandaren, World of Warcraft, WoW, wow expansion

Blizzcon 2011 is full of big announcements and the hits keep on coming. Flagship MMORPG title World of Warcraft will receive a new expansion. And it has Pandas!


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BlizzCon 2011, October 21st, Tournaments and more Diablo 3 Updates

Posted Oct 18, 2011 at 8:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: anaheim convention center, blizzard entertainment, BlizzCon, blizzcon 2011, diablo 3, foo fighters, heart of the swarm, starcraft 2

Set to begin on Friday and continue through to Sunday, Blizzcon 2011 will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center.


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Play Blizzcon Virtual Scavenger Hunt, Win Prizes

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: BlizzCon, Intel, razer, scavenger hunt

If you love Blizzard games and can’t turn away from slim odds of winning some sort of prize, Intel has you covered with the Blizzcon Virtual Scavenger Hunt.

Blizzcon is still a couple of weeks away, but if you’re ready to start your Blizzarding early, you can participate in the Intel Virtual Scavenger hunt. The game revolves around Blizzard trivia, so those that know the games will have better odds of moving forward.

Here’s how the game works: First, you’re presented with a simple clue. My first clue had something to do with Firewalkers, but I’m not great with lore so it read like “blah blah blah wizards lore lore lore.” Next, you’ll need to select the game from which the lore originated. After choosing the game, you’ll select a particular region and, finally, the character to which the statement applies.

The next part of the game is an item hunt similar to what you would find in an old “Highlights” magazine, and I don’t want to ruin where the game goes from there. Hell, it’s Saturday and you’re on the internet reading about video games, so you may as well invest a few minutes exploring the scavenger hunt for yourself.

The end result of all this exploring is a chance to win a variety of items from Razer, Intel, SteelSeries and ibuypower.com. The total giveaway is apparently worth 35,000, so head to the site and see if you can’t win yourself some loot: Intel Blizzcon Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Via Blizzard

If you love Blizzard games and can’t turn away from slim odds of winning some sort of prize, Intel has you covered with the Blizzcon Virtual Scavenger Hunt.


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Minecon 2011 - Celebrate the Minecraft Release

Posted Oct 4, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: indie games, minecon 2011, minecraft, minecraft release date, notch

[Minecraft logo] Minecraft will be officially released on the 18th November 2011 at the first 'Minecon' in Las Vegas, NV.

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Though the release had to be pushed back from its initial date of November 11, Minecraft developers are doing all they can to make Minecon a special launch.

[minecon pic]

Minecon will be held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

A Minecon ticket includes:

Access to the events on November 18th and 19th

A special scrolls alpha code

The cobalt game

A special Minecraft in-game cloak

Today is the last day that tickets can be booked, so get in fast via this link [http://www.certain.com/system/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x11297799b65]

The schedule for Minecon 2011 looks as follows:

Friday, November 18th

10 a.m. Game Room and Exhibit Hall Open

1 - 3 p.m. Keynote Address and Minecraft Launch with Notch

4 - 6:30 p.m. Breakout classes on your favorite Minecraft subjects

7 - 10 p.m. Miners' Party

11pm - 2 a.m. Diamond Party (Over 21)

Saturday, November 19th

10 a.m. Game Room and Exhibit Hall Open

10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Breakout classes on your favorite Minecraft subjects

4 - 6:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony Celebration

10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Diamond Party (Over 21)

There will also be a whole host of other things going on during Minecraft 2011 with plans for:

• Build contests

• Autograph and Picture Time with the Mojang Team & Top Minecraft YouTubers

• Costume contests

• Exhibits by leading gaming and Minecraft related companies

• Meeting friends from around the world

• Commemorative merchandise

• Indie Developer Theater

Minecraft will be officially released on the 18th November 2011 at the first 'Minecon' in Las Vegas, NV.


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Foo Fighter to rock BlizzCon 2011

Posted Sep 29, 2011 at 8:32AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: MMORPG, PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, BlizzCon

Following on the heels of high profile acts like Tenacious D and Ozzy Osbourne, this year's Blizzcon will feature rock favorites Foo Fighters to headline the closing ceremony of Blizzard's annual gaming convention.


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PoV: Titan reveal set for Blizzcon?

Posted Sep 28, 2011 at 11:10AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PC Gaming, PoV Tags: Blizzard, BlizzCon, titan

At the upcoming Blizzcon, analysts are predicting that Blizzard will be unveiling their latest masterpiece, Titan. How much veracity can this prediction have?

Blizzard has been very insistent that they won't be unveiling the said title at least until next year. Despite this insistence, however, speculations are high that one is set to happen at this year's event.

Said M2 Research analyst, "If they are holding any juicy details, it's going to be announced at Blizzcon. The big news is probably going to be a Diablo III date and a possible new announcement about one or more new properties."

Blizzcon is set to happen in Anaheim next month. Thing is, while the Diablo III update is almost a certainty, the bit about Titan is still clouded in a lot of doubts. True, the Blizzcon is a huge event, and one which should be the perfect platform for an announcement.

Then again, it is an annual thing, after all, so Blizzard shouldn't feel all too pressured to come out with a reveal at that time. On top of that, Blizzard is timing their projects very well, and with Diablo III and StarCraft II still waiting in the wings, I find no reason for them to rush Titan.

Also, one might take into consideration Blizzard's history as regards to developing games -- and revealing them. Their standing philosophy is: it'll be ready when it's ready. So at this point, while an impending, potential announcement of Titan may seem imminent, we're not all too bothered to press Blizzard about it. They've got a lot on their plate as it is.

On the other hand, though, it's never too early to start marketing a game that's set to be of epic proportions. Are you all excited to find out more about Titan this upcoming Blizzcon?

Via [Venture Beat]

At the upcoming Blizzcon, analysts are predicting that Blizzard will be unveiling their latest masterpiece, Titan.


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Blizzard plans properly for the future

Posted Sep 23, 2011 at 1:19AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, diablo 3, legacy of the void, PayPal, starcraft 2, World of Warcraft

Blizzard unveils auction house for Diablo 3 and possibly 6 new titles by 2014.


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BlizzCon Virtual Ticket now on sale

Posted Aug 3, 2011 at 10:10PM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, BlizzCon

Blizzard has now opened the sale for the virtual ticket of BlizzCon.


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Blizzcon Community Site launched

Posted Jul 27, 2011 at 2:10AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, blizzcon 2011

There's still a couple of months to go before Blizzard opens the gates for its annual BlizzCon, but you can make sure to be updated about it at all times.


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Diablo Lore book coming alongside Diablo III

Posted Jul 23, 2011 at 4:26AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, comic con 2011, diablo iii

Diablo III fans are getting an added treat when the game releases. At the Comic Con event in San Diego, Blizzard announced a little compendium that's going to be tagging along.

According to Senior VP Chris Metzen, Diablo Lore will be taking the form of Deckard Cain's journal. A lot should be learned from him, given his role (although an NPC) in the franchise. As an elder, he's sure to have many tales to tell, and an encounter with him is sure to always be an enlightening one.

It should be curious what sort of stories he'll have to tell, but while Blizzard is keeping details still tightly under wraps, we're sure hoping that they'll be more forthcoming about it during BlizzCon this October.

A beta is already slated for Q3 2011 for Diablo III. Console fans were alos delighted to learn earlier this year that they will be getting Diablo III as well.

We'll keep you posted on more details as they come, particularly from the BlizzCon.

Via [Gamespot]

Diablo III fans are getting an added treat when the game releases.


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Blizzcon ticket prices go up again

Posted Apr 13, 2011 at 11:28AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Blizzard, BlizzCon, diablo 3, starcraft ii, World of Warcraft

If you're planning to attend this year's BlizzCon then you better make sure the cash you've been saving up is more than the amount you needed for last year's event.


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Blizzard releases official StarCraft custom maps

Posted Apr 6, 2011 at 11:02AM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, starcraft 2

Three of the four official StarCraft 2 custom maps that Blizzard announced at last year's BlizzCon have finally made the transition from beta to final release version.


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Memories of Blizzard competition launched

Posted Mar 23, 2011 at 1:20AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Blizzard

Blizzard is in a sentimental mood because of its upcoming 20th anniversary celebrations, and if you get them choked up with tears enough, you just might find yourself flying to this year's BlizzCon for free.


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Blizzard still working on StarCraft 2 marketplace

Posted Mar 17, 2011 at 4:11PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, starcraft 2

Blizzard still doesn't have a timeline for its release though.


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StarCraft II patch 1.2.1 now live

Posted Feb 16, 2011 at 3:29AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, heart of the swarm, patch, starcraft ii

Blizzard has released a new patch for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. The latest update, now available automatically as soon as you fire up your game, includes matchmaking and editor improvements.


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Blizzard sets the date for BlizzCon 2011

Posted Feb 7, 2011 at 9:41AM EST by Glenn M. Listed in: MMORPG, PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, BlizzCon, news

Every year, Blizzard opens its doors for its major gaming convention, where fans get to see current and upcoming titles, ask questions straight to the devs, check for miniscule facts, and be immortalized in World of Warcraft. Yessir, that's BlizzCon, and if you have plans on going, it'd really help to know the when, what, and where.


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