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−	Blizzcon 2010 is hypothetical, for Blizzard has not yet announced such a show, much less given any details about when or where it might be held. It is widely expected that such an event will take place, after the wildly-successful and popular shows in 2008 and 2009, but nothing guarantees it.	+	'''BlizzCon 2010''' 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.
−	The first Blizzcon was held in the Anaheim Convention Center in late 2005. There was no Blizzcon in 2006, before the show returned in 2007, and continued in 2008 and 2009. Since 2008 the show has grown fantastically popular, selling out in minutes. That said, nothing guarantees that the event will return in 2010.	+	A great deal of new game information was revealed during the panels and interviews, and through new media releases.
−	Blizzard employees have made numerous joking remarks about "Blizzcon next year" when referring to additional info releases about their games. It's widely expected that the fifth character in Diablo 3 will be revealed at Blizzcon 2010.
		+	==Panels==
		+	When Blizzard released the Blizzcon 2010 panel line up, the Diablo communtity was less than overjoyed to see only three panels, one of them an open Q&A. (Compared to the 6 Starcraft IIand 7 World of Warcraft panels, just 3 for Diablo III seemed stingy.)
		+	* [[BlizzCon 2010 Panels|Full panel listing here]].
−	==Vegas?==	+	The 3 Diablo III Panels were Diablo III Gameplay, Crafting Sanctuary, and Open Q&A.
		+
		+
		+	===Diablo III Gameplay Panel===
		+
		+	[[File:Blizzcon-2010-logo.jpg|thumb|400px|Blizzcon 2010 official logo.]]
		+	This info-rich panel covered the Demon Hunter, Battle Arenas, and much more. See a full transcript with numerous screenshots here.
		+	* [[Gameplay Panel Blizzcon 2010]]
		+
		+
		+	===Crafting Sanctuary Panel===
		+
		+	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 screenshots here:
		+	* [[Crafting Sanctuary Panel Blizzcon 2010]]
		+
		+
		+	===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. A rough transcript of the "new" information questions can be seen here:
		+	* [[BlizzCon 2010 Panel: Open Q&A]]
		+
		+
		+
		+	==New Blizzcon Media==
		+	Numerous new screenshots, artworks, movies, and gameplay footage were revealed at the show.
		+
		+	* [[Demon Hunter Cinematic]] -- The dramatic character introduction.
		+
		+	* [[Gameplay:_Blizzcon_2010|Demon Hunter and Arena Gameplay]] -- Featuring the Demon Hunter and the other 4 characters in PvM action, 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://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-shaky-cam-from-blizzcon/ Batch two].
		+
		+	* 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.
		+
		+	* Cosplay and the Costume Contest
		+	** [http://diablo.incgamers.com/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 [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-blizzcon-costume-photos/ costumes at the show].
		+
		+	==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].
		+
		+
		+	==Blizzcon 2010 Floor Plan==
		+
		+	The floor space taken up by the event was arranged much the same as it was for [[Blizzcon 2009]].
		+
		+	[[File:Blizzcon2010map.jpg|center|thumb|700px|Blizzcon 2010 Floor Plan]]
		+
		+	==Frequently Asked Questions==
−	Rumors broke in late 2009 that [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-las-vegas/ Blizzcon 2010 would be held] in late July in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/what-doesnt-happen-in-vegas-stays-in-la/ officially denied] by Blizzard a week later.	+	Blizzard included a FAQ in the press kit for BlizzCon 2010.
		+	* View the [[BlizzCon 2010 FAQ|FAQ]].
		+	==Vegas?==
		+	Rumors broke in late 2009 that [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzcon-2010-las-vegas/ Blizzcon 2010 would be held] in late July in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/what-doesnt-happen-in-vegas-stays-in-la/ officially denied] by Blizzard a week later.
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Latest revision as of 11:14, 13 September 2011

BlizzCon 2010 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 Arenas, 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.

Panels[edit | edit source]

When Blizzard released the Blizzcon 2010 panel line up, the Diablo communtity was less than overjoyed to see only three panels, one of them an open Q&A. (Compared to the 6 Starcraft IIand 7 World of Warcraft panels, just 3 for Diablo III seemed stingy.)

• Full panel listing here.

The 3 Diablo III Panels were Diablo III Gameplay, Crafting Sanctuary, and Open Q&A.

Diablo III Gameplay Panel[edit | edit source]

This info-rich panel covered the Demon Hunter, Battle Arenas, and much more. See a full transcript with numerous screenshots here.

• Gameplay Panel Blizzcon 2010

Crafting Sanctuary Panel[edit | edit source]

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 screenshots here:

• Crafting Sanctuary Panel Blizzcon 2010

Diablo III Open Q&A[edit | edit source]

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. A rough transcript of the "new" information questions can be seen here:

• BlizzCon 2010 Panel: Open Q&A

New Blizzcon Media[edit | edit source]

Numerous new screenshots, artworks, movies, and gameplay footage were revealed at the show.

• Demon Hunter Cinematic -- The dramatic character introduction.

• Demon Hunter and Arena Gameplay -- Featuring the Demon Hunter and the other 4 characters in PvM action, plus the debut of the Battle Arena
  • Fan-recorded shaky cam footage. Low quality. Batch one. Batch two.

• Screenshots and Artwork:
  • Demon Hunter PvM shots. Batch one. Batch two. Batch three. Batch four.
  • Battle Arena screenshots. Batch one. Batch two.
  • New Artwork: Demon Hunter, gear sets, new dungeon, monsters, and more. Batch one. Batch two. Batch three.

• Cosplay and the Costume Contest
  • Christina Estrada won for her female Monk costume. A short interview.
  • Other Diablo-themed costumes at the show.

Blizzcon Media Coverage[edit | edit source]

See the 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+) Blizzcon-related news items.

Blizzcon 2010 Floor Plan[edit | edit source]

The floor space taken up by the event was arranged much the same as it was for Blizzcon 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]

Blizzard included a FAQ in the press kit for BlizzCon 2010.

• View the FAQ.

Vegas?[edit | edit source]

Rumors broke in late 2009 that Blizzcon 2010 would be held in late July in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was officially denied by Blizzard a week later.