June 22, 2007
European Finals Commence!
Today is the first day of the European Regional Finals at the Congress Center in Hamburg, where the best European World of Warcraft Arena teams and the best European Warcraft III players will fight for the chance to compete in the Global Finals at BlizzCon.
If you are not lucky enough to be in Hamburg to witness this exciting event live, you can tune in on the official site of GIGA 2, either in low-quality and for free or in high-quality with subscription to catch all the excitement of this tournament.
See all Warcraft III results on our brackets page and check out the gallery for the latest pictures directly from the venue. You can find information on the players and teams as well as the schedule of the event on our European Regionals page!
June 22, 2007
StarCraft II : New Building Added – Stargate
We have added a new building, the protoss stargate, to the protoss section.
The warships of the protoss fleet require a much stronger warp link in order to materialize than a standard gateway can provide. The immense stargate is capable of calling ships from high orbit or across immense distances to appear on a planet surface.
June 21, 2007
StarCraft II Playable at BlizzCon 2007
Visitors to BlizzCon 2007 will be treated to the first-ever public hands-on with StarCraft II. Demo stations will be set up at the convention, and attendees can sample the new units and gameplay elements for themselves in multiplayer battles. We're excited to offer this exclusive opportunity to our players, and look forward to seeing you at BlizzCon.
StarCraft II on MTV
MTV was present at the recent unveiling of StarCraft II in Seoul, Korea, and captured the event for their website's video game coverage. Watch their video of the announcement, featuring gameplay footage and interviews.
Diablo II Ladder Reset on June 25!
We will be resetting the Diablo II ladder on June 25, 2007, beginning a new ladder season and providing a fresh start for those participating on the ladder realms. All current ladder characters will be moved to the non-ladder realm, and the ladder realm will re-open as a blank slate where all-new heroes can make their mark. Try out a new character idea, adventure with your friends, and race to be the first on your realm to reach level 99. The realms will be offline for approximately four hours during the ladder reset. Once the specific schedule for the reset has been determined, we'll post that information in the Battle.net Status Forum.
Interview With Aaron Rosenberg
The upcoming novel World of Warcraft: Tides of Darkness chronicles the events of the Second War between the Alliance and the Horde, which players originally experienced in the campaign of Warcraft II. Blizzplanet interviews author Aaron Rosenberg about the details of this new novel.
June 18, 2007
BlizzCon 2007 Tickets: Sold Out!
All available tickets for BlizzCon 2007 are now sold out! Set to take place on Friday and Saturday, August 3 to 4, at the Anaheim Convention Center, BlizzCon 2007 is shaping up to be even bigger and better than the first one in 2005. Check the BlizzCon 2007 website often for ticketholder updates, the latest news on the exhibits, panels, and showcased content, and other news on what to expect at the event.
June 15, 2007
European Regional Finals Coming!
The European Regional Finals are fast approaching! From June 22 to 24 you can witness the excitement of Player vs Player action at the highest level. Join us at the Congress Center in Hamburg to watch the best eight European World of Warcraft Arena teams fight for the very first time for the title of European Champion and a ticket to the Global Finals at the BlizzCon in August. At this event you won't only be witnessing Arena matches: the Warcraft III Battle.net Season 5 tournament is coming to an end as well and renowned players like ToD, the winner of this year's Worldwide Invitational, will compete in world-class matches with seven other amazing players for the European Championship. Three days of tense competitive gaming await you!
June 15, 2007
StarCraft II Update - New Unit Added
We have added a new unit, the protoss phoenix, to the protoss section.
The phoenix is a swift and deadly spacecraft that is rapidly replacing the older scouts and corsairs in the role of fighter for the protoss. Phoenix patrols are a common sight on the outer rim of protoss territory, where they sweep deep space for alien threats.
Read more about the phoenix here.
June 14, 2007
BlizzCon 2007 Tickets Going Quickly...Get Yours Now
Approximately half the available tickets for BlizzCon 2007 have been sold in the first 24 hours, and they're continuing to go rapidly. If you plan to attend, we recommend getting your tickets quickly, as they are likely to sell out soon. We thank you for your enthusiasm, and look forward to seeing all of you in Anaheim, California on August 3 and 4.
June 13, 2007
BlizzCon 2007 Tickets on Sale!
BlizzCon 2007 tickets are now available for purchase. Players can purchase up to five tickets per billing address at $100 per ticket. For ticket sales, restrictions, and rules of purchase, please visit the ticket sales page. And, for more information on BlizzCon in general, please check out the official BlizzCon 2007 site and the event FAQ. We look forward to seeing you in August!
June 12, 2007
StarCraft II Coverage
If you couldn't make it to Seoul for the announcement of StarCraft II, you can still experience the excitement and elation of the event. Coverage from around the world shows the atmosphere of jubilation and anticipation of the next chapter of one of Blizzard's most popular games.
To read more about this amazing event, you can check out these links to find out what the people on location thought on the day:
June 5, 2007
BlizzCon Swag, Beta Key and Murloc Suit!
We'll be handing out plenty of Blizzard swag at BlizzCon for attendees to show off to their friends. However, we wanted to give out even more, so we'll also be providing a beta key for an upcoming Blizzard game. If you're not enticed yet, you should definitely check out the in-game murloc suit, an item that can be redeemed and given to your favorite World of Warcraft character. Love or hate the murlocs, you won't want to miss this opportunity to blend in with them!
Check out the murloc suit!!
