'''BlizzCon 2010''' will take took place at Anaheim Convention Center on 21-22 October 2010. The fifth character, the [[Demon Hunter]] was revealed, along with Diablo III's PvP [[Battle Arena]]s, which were playable by fans on the show floor, along with all five characters in a new PvM demo.
A great deal of new game information was revealed during the panels and interviews, and through new media releases.
==Before Announcement==
This BlizzCon was long considered hypothetical, since [[Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard]] had not yet announced the show, much less given any details about when or where it might be held. It was still widely expected that such an event would take place, after the wildly-successful and popular shows in 2008 and 2009, but nothing guaranteed it.
The first BlizzCon ==Panels==When Blizzard released the Blizzcon 2010 panel line up, the Diablo communtity was held in less than overjoyed to see only three panels, one of them an open Q&A. (Compared to the Anaheim Convention Center in late 20056 Starcraft IIand 7 World of Warcraft panels, just 3 for Diablo III seemed stingy.)* [[BlizzCon 2010 Panels|Full panel listing here]]. There was no Blizzcon in 2006 The 3 Diablo III Panels were Diablo III Gameplay, before the show returned in 2007Crafting Sanctuary, and continued in 2008 and 2009Open Q&A. ===Diablo III Gameplay Panel=== [[File:Blizzcon-2010-logo.jpg|thumb|400px|Blizzcon 2010 official logo. Since 2008 ]]This info-rich panel covered the show has grown fantastically popularDemon Hunter, Battle Arenas, selling out in minutesand much more.See a full transcript with numerous screenshots here. * [[Gameplay Panel Blizzcon 2010]] ===Crafting Sanctuary Panel===
Blizzard employees made This excellent panel covered the development of the game world, levels, quests, plot, monsters, NPCs, skills, and many more features of the game. See a summary and numerous joking remarks about "screenshots here:* [[Crafting Sanctuary Panel Blizzcon next year" when referring to additional info releases about their games.2010]]
==Known Features=Diablo III Open Q&A=== The [[Other class|fifth class]] This open Q&A put the developers on the stage and lots of fans in [[Diablo III]] was confirmed to be revealed at BlizzCon 2010the audience. And As usual, it was, mostly filled with the [[Demon Hunter]] cinematic debuting right during the opening ceremonies"noob" questions covering old info, as well as but there were some new tidbits to enjoy. A rough transcript of the big "new PvP " information questions can be seen here:* [[Battle ArenaBlizzCon 2010 Panel: Open Q&A]].
==Panel Schedule==
Blizzard released a list of the panels a few weeks before the show. There was general to general dismay from the Diablo III community, when only two panels and one open Q&A were on the list for our game. (Compared to 6 Starcraft 2 and 7 World of Warcraft panels.)
* [[BlizzCon 2010 Panels|Full panel listing here]].
The 3 Diablo III Panels were Diablo III Gameplay, Crafting Sanctuary, and Open Q&A.
===Diablo III Gameplay Panel=New Blizzcon Media==Numerous new screenshots, artworks, movies, and gameplay footage were revealed at the show.
This panel covered the Demon Hunter, Battle Arenas, and much more. See a full transcript with numerous screenshots here. * [[BlizzCon 2010 Panel: Diablo III GameplayDemon Hunter Cinematic]]-- The dramatic character introduction.
The official description* [[Gameplay:::'''Gameplay_Panel_Blizzcon_2010'''<br>::Friday 12pm_Blizzcon_2010|Demon Hunter and Arena Gameplay]] -- Featuring the Demon Hunter and the other 4 characters in PvM action, Main Stage<br>plus the debut of the [[Battle Arena]]** Fan-recorded shaky cam footage. Low quality. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-diablo-iii-ninja-gameplay-footage/ Batch one]. [http:What’s in store next for the heroes of Sanctuary? Learn about the latest game developments in this don’t//diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-shaky-cam-from-miss panel for Diablo playersblizzcon/ Batch two].
===Crafting Sanctuary Panel===* Screenshots and Artwork: ** [[Demon Hunter]] PvM shots. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/demon-hunter-screenshots-and-hands-on-report/ Batch one]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-blizzcon-presskit-diablo-iii-screenshots/ Batch two]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-demon-hunter-screenshots/ Batch three]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-demon-hunter-screenshots/ Batch four].** [[Battle Arena]] screenshots. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/pvp-arena-screens-and-hands-on-play-report/ Batch one]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/pvp-arena-screenshots-blizzcon-press-kit/ Batch two].** New Artwork: Demon Hunter, gear sets, new dungeon, monsters, and more. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-blizzcon-artworks-and-imagery/ Batch one]. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/new-monster-arts-from-blizzcon-2010/ Batch two]. Batch three.
This panel covered the development of the game world, levels, quests, plot, monsters, NPCs, skills, * Cosplay and many more features of the gameCostume Contest** [http://diablo.incgamers. See a summary and numerous screenshots herecom/blog/comments/2010-blizzcon-costume-contest-winner-female-monk/ Christina Estrada won] for her female Monk costume. A [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-costume-contest-winner-speaks/ short interview].* * Other Diablo-themed [[BlizzCon 2010 Panelhttp: Crafting Sanctuary]//diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-blizzcon-costume-photos/ costumes at the show].
The official description:::'''Diablo III: Crafting Sanctuary'''<br>::Saturday 10:30am, Developer Panel Stage<br>::The designers, artists, programmers, and writers share new information on the characters, creatures, game systems, and story of Diablo III.==Blizzcon Media Coverage==
See the [[Media_Coverage#Blizzcon_2010|Media Coverage page]] for a full listing of all Blizzcon media coverage, including developer interviews, hands-on gameplay reports, photos galleries, and much more.
* All (100+) [http://diablo.incgamers.com/categories/category/blizzcon-2010 Blizzcon-related news items].
===Diablo III Open Q&A===
This open Q&A put the developers on the stage and lots of fans in the audience. As usual, it was mostly filled with "noob" questions covering old info, but there were some new tidbits to enjoy.==Blizzcon 2010 Floor Plan==
A rough transcript can be seen here.* The floor space taken up by the event was arranged much the same as it was for [[BlizzCon 2010 Panel: Open Q&ABlizzcon 2009]].
The official description[[File:::'''Diablo III Open Q&A'''<br>::Saturday 3pm, Main Stage<br>::Got a burning question about the Burning Hells? The development team dedicates an hour to audience questions about the story, design, art, sound, and gameplay of Diablo IIIBlizzcon2010map.</blockquote>jpg|center|thumb|700px|Blizzcon 2010 Floor Plan]]
==Floor PlanFrequently Asked Questions==
The floor space taken by Blizzard included a FAQ in the event is the same as it was press kit for [[Blizzcon 2009]]BlizzCon 2010.
* View the [[File:Blizzcon2010map.jpgBlizzCon 2010 FAQ|700px|Blizzcon 2010 Floor PlanFAQ]].
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