BlizzCon 2011 Archive

  • After a serious business incident at BlizzCon 2011, Blizzard Entertainment CEO took full responsibility and apologized. Mistakes happen. Let’s move on. All the fun that was BlizzCon is what matters. “Dear members of the Blizzard community, I have read your feedback and comments about this year’s BlizzCon, and I have also read the feedback to the apology from Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftain. I’d like to respond to some of your feedback here. As president...

    BlizzCon 2011: Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime Public Apology

    After a serious business incident at BlizzCon 2011, Blizzard Entertainment CEO took full responsibility and apologized. Mistakes happen. Let’s move on. All the fun that was BlizzCon is what matters. “Dear members of the Blizzard community, I have read your feedback and comments about this year’s BlizzCon, and I have also read the feedback to the apology from Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftain. I’d like to respond to some of your feedback here. As president...

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  • Blizzard Entertainment posted the transcript of the Mists of Pandaria Developer Q&A. This was the live Q&A mentioned to happen a few days after BlizzCon. Blizzplanet: Diablo III Press Event Coverage

    Mists of Pandaria Developer Q&A Transcript

    Blizzard Entertainment posted the transcript of the Mists of Pandaria Developer Q&A. This was the live Q&A mentioned to happen a few days after BlizzCon. Blizzplanet: Diablo III Press Event Coverage

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  • BlizzCon 2011 had a few visitors from Hollywood and TV Celebrities. Some invited as part of the event, and others who came as fans. Or maybe to also approach the executives concerning the Warcraft film? Who knows. DirectTV broadcast live from BlizzCon, and curiously they had a known Celeb interviewing Cosplay fans. A Cosplay lover herself, Adrianne Curry did this for DirecTV, and she’s one of the Celebs interested in the Warcraft film. Michelle Morrow,...

    BlizzCon 2011: Known Celebrity Sightings

    BlizzCon 2011 had a few visitors from Hollywood and TV Celebrities. Some invited as part of the event, and others who came as fans. Or maybe to also approach the executives concerning the Warcraft film? Who knows. DirectTV broadcast live from BlizzCon, and curiously they had a known Celeb interviewing Cosplay fans. A Cosplay lover herself, Adrianne Curry did this for DirecTV, and she’s one of the Celebs interested in the Warcraft film. Michelle Morrow,...

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  • This document lists the new units and abilities in the BlizzCon® 2011 build of StarCraft® II: Heart of the Swarm™. Please keep in mind that Heart of the Swarm is still in development, and all of the units and abilities you see described below are subject to change. It’s possible that some of these units and abilities will be discarded and new ones will be created to replace them as we continue to iterate on...

    BlizzCon 2011: StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm – Units and Abilities

    This document lists the new units and abilities in the BlizzCon® 2011 build of StarCraft® II: Heart of the Swarm™. Please keep in mind that Heart of the Swarm is still in development, and all of the units and abilities you see described below are subject to change. It’s possible that some of these units and abilities will be discarded and new ones will be created to replace them as we continue to iterate on...

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  • Blizzard Entertainment provided the press several Diablo III screenshots at BlizzCon 2011. Some of these show you different spell modifications with runestones. There are a few new creatures too. Monk using Deadly Reach against a Fallen Shaman Monk using Deadly Reach against a Sand Dervish Monk using Deadly Reach modified with Indigo Runestone — it alunches three versions of the spell each in three directions separated by 45 degrees (cone range) Monk using Lashing Tail...

    BlizzCon 2011: Diablo III Press Kit Screenshots

    Blizzard Entertainment provided the press several Diablo III screenshots at BlizzCon 2011. Some of these show you different spell modifications with runestones. There are a few new creatures too. Monk using Deadly Reach against a Fallen Shaman Monk using Deadly Reach against a Sand Dervish Monk using Deadly Reach modified with Indigo Runestone — it alunches three versions of the spell each in three directions separated by 45 degrees (cone range) Monk using Lashing Tail...

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  • What is Diablo® III? We’re developing Diablo® III to be the definitive action role-playing game and a true continuation of the Diablo series. Players will adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline, engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, growing in experience and ability, and acquiring items of incredible power. Diablo III will be a fitting sequel to Diablo II, with the easy interface, fast-paced action, and visceral gameplay...

    BlizzCon 2011: Diablo III FAQ

    What is Diablo® III? We’re developing Diablo® III to be the definitive action role-playing game and a true continuation of the Diablo series. Players will adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline, engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, growing in experience and ability, and acquiring items of incredible power. Diablo III will be a fitting sequel to Diablo II, with the easy interface, fast-paced action, and visceral gameplay...

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  • Diablo® III is being developed as the definitive action role-playing game, and a true continuation of the Diablo series. Players will create a male or female hero from one of five distinct classes — barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, or demon hunter — each equipped with an array of spells and abilities. As these heroes adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging...

    BlizzCon 2011: Diablo III Fact Sheet

    Diablo® III is being developed as the definitive action role-playing game, and a true continuation of the Diablo series. Players will create a male or female hero from one of five distinct classes — barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk, or demon hunter — each equipped with an array of spells and abilities. As these heroes adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging...

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  • As part of the World of Warcraft Talent System Panel held at BlizzCon 2011, Ghostcrawler introduced details of the Priest talent trees. Priest is a challenge because its two healing specs, and one damage spec. We really wanted to make the choices were there. We didn’t want to have two healing choices, and here’s the thing shadow chooses. So I’m excited about these. These are really creative. Level 15 Level 15 is about control. We...

    BlizzCon 2011: WoW Class Talent System Panel – Priest

    As part of the World of Warcraft Talent System Panel held at BlizzCon 2011, Ghostcrawler introduced details of the Priest talent trees. Priest is a challenge because its two healing specs, and one damage spec. We really wanted to make the choices were there. We didn’t want to have two healing choices, and here’s the thing shadow chooses. So I’m excited about these. These are really creative. Level 15 Level 15 is about control. We...

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  • This Diablo III B-Roll video came within the Press Kit provided to Blizzplanet by Blizzard Entertainment at BlizzCon 2011. In this video you can see all the five classes and respective genders clash against different monsters and demons in Act 1, after the defeat of the Skeleton King. There are some familiar faces such as the Tomb Viper, the Khazra (Goatmen), Scavengers, Gnarled Walkers (Treant-like), Dark Cultists, and others who escape my memory. This video...

    BlizzCon 2011: Diablo III Press Kit B-Roll Video

    This Diablo III B-Roll video came within the Press Kit provided to Blizzplanet by Blizzard Entertainment at BlizzCon 2011. In this video you can see all the five classes and respective genders clash against different monsters and demons in Act 1, after the defeat of the Skeleton King. There are some familiar faces such as the Tomb Viper, the Khazra (Goatmen), Scavengers, Gnarled Walkers (Treant-like), Dark Cultists, and others who escape my memory. This video...

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  • Eldorian just sent me some BlizzCon 2011 press kit assets to share with visitors. Not sure which dimensions would be best for you guys, or what you would be using it for — so I’m open to size petitions. For now I am down to sharing it on this size: 1417 x 1920. The original file was 212MB — 6644 x 9000. Seems this artwork will be printed somewhere on the Diablo III box, probably...

    BlizzCon 2011: Diablo III Cover Artwork

    Eldorian just sent me some BlizzCon 2011 press kit assets to share with visitors. Not sure which dimensions would be best for you guys, or what you would be using it for — so I’m open to size petitions. For now I am down to sharing it on this size: 1417 x 1920. The original file was 212MB — 6644 x 9000. Seems this artwork will be printed somewhere on the Diablo III box, probably...

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