Blizzard Entertainment is gearing up for its fifth BlizzCon gaming convention. Tickets for the event will go on sale in two batches on Wednesday, June 2nd at 7 p.m Pacific Time and Saturday, June 5th 10 a.m. Pacific Time.
A DIRECTV Pay Per View package and a multi-channel Internet stream, which will allow online viewers to switch between coverage of multiple panels and activities, will be available during the show.
“BlizzCon is a unique opportunity for our players to meet one another, strengthen the friendships they’ve formed online, and have a great time celebrating a shared passion for gaming together with Blizzard employees,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “For those who can’t attend, we’re pleased to be providing an unprecedented level of access to the activities and attractions that BlizzCon has to offer.”
Blizzcon will also have an array of activities, including discussion panels, competitive and casual tournaments, contests, hands-on playtime with current and upcoming Blizzard Entertainment games, and more.
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Tickets to the convention will be priced at $ 150 USD each and will be available for purchase from the official Blizzcon website at www.blizzcon.com. The DIRECTV Blizzcon Pay Per View event will be available to existing customers in the United States for $39.95 USD (pricing may vary by region).
For the first time, anyone who purchases the Internet stream will be able to switch freely between multiple channels of coverage dedicated to different areas of BlizzCon, allowing online viewers expanded access to the panels and events they’re most interested in. DIRECTV customers who order the televised event will receive this Internet stream at no extra charge, allowing them to watch in the format of their choice. Those who order the event will also receive this year’s BlizzCon-exclusive World of Warcraft in-game item (availability may vary by region), to be revealed at a later date. Limited streaming coverage of the BlizzCon opening ceremony and certain BlizzCon tournaments will be available via the Internet for free.
