Search tag : blizzcon2017

  1. Column

    Losing My BlizzCon Virginity – Why Did I Ever Wait!?

    I've been involved actively in the world of interactive digital entertainment for almost 20 years, but had never attended BlizzCon. The dazed and dazzled faces of my students and colleagues who had at

    · Nov 10, 2017
  2. Interview

    [BlizzCon 2017] Korean team with 2 consecutive wins, “many league experiences helped the team forming a strategy”

    The Overwatch World Cup Korean team made a 2-win streak. Although the team couldn't claim the perfect victory without a single loss, they managed to reclaim the throne once again with their distinct p

    · Nov 5, 2017
  3. News

    Further details on Overwatch League 2018 announced- a total $3.5 million prize pool for the season

    Details on Overwatch League 2018 has been announced along with the schedule for the preseason event taking place in December on the official Overwatch League website. The preseason event in which all

    · Nov 4, 2017
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    Interview with Mike Morhaime the CEO of Blizzard Entertainment about BlizzCon 2017, Blizzard, and Overwatch League

    It is never easy to open gameshows with a company's own IP, because simply having a big lineups or successful IP does not just make it go well. A company needs to have a variety of solid groundwork as

    · Nov 4, 2017
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    [BlizzCon 2017] Cosplays from the Costume Contest at BlizzCon 2017

    This year's BlizzCon was full of exciting news and information as always. Alextrasza and Hanzo will be joining the Nexus, new Expansion is coming to Hearthstone, new Overwatch animated short Honor and

    · Nov 4, 2017
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    Photos from BlizzCon 2017 - Be part of the excitement!

    Blizzard fans got what they've been craving for- new announcements and additions for their favorite games- and many of them stood in a long line to see them in person since early morning at BlizzCon.

    · Nov 4, 2017
  7. News

    Some of the most impressive Tracer play the US has ever seen hallmarks the first day of the Overwatch World Cup

    The long-awaited Overwatch World Cup Top 8 is finally upon us once again, and we were blessed with an assortment of exciting strategies and mechanical outplays. The games kicked off with the United Ki

    · Nov 3, 2017
  8. News

    Interview with Hearthstone devs, Ben Brode & Yong Woo, about new expansion pack at BlizzCon 2017

    Could you briefly tell us about the new expansion pack, ‘Kobolds and Catacombs'? Ben Brode ‘Kobolds and Catacombs' is like a love letter from the Hearthstone team to classic dungeon explor

    · Nov 3, 2017
  9. News

    Overwatch’s Scott Mercer and Hakseong Lee talk about Moira at BlizzCon 2017!

    BlizzCon 2017, a festival for Blizzard fans, is taking place in the Anaheim Convention Center. Many Overwatch related news was released during the Blizzard Opening Ceremony, which includes the new sup

    · Nov 3, 2017
  10. Interview

    [BlizzCon 2017] Production Director Chacko Sonny: “Prediction is crucial in playing Moira.”

    The new hero and the new Animated Short were big and wonderful news for Overwatch fans. The new map is full of fascinating features from other Blizzard games, and Moira, the new Support hero, is a uni

    · Nov 3, 2017
  11. News

    [BlizzCon 2017] Development of the new hero Moira and the new map Blizzard World

    On Nov 3rd at BlizzCon 2017, a session for Overwatch's upcoming updates featuring the agents of Overwatch was held. Michael Chu (Lead Writer), Arnold Tsang (Assistant Art Director), Geoff Goodman (Lea

    · Nov 3, 2017
  12. News

    Hands-on game play review: Moira heals for a ton and keeps your flank safe

    When Moira was first announced during BlizzCon 2017's opening ceremony, the crowd went absolutely nuts. Unlike previous hero reveals, the community had no idea that Moira was on the horizon. Fans have

    · Nov 3, 2017
  13. News

    Blizzard collaboration skins are here for Overwatch at BlizzCon 2017!

    New skins for Overwatch have been announced at the first stage for Overwatch, ‘Overwatch - What's Next' at BlizzCon 2017 on November 4th. The main theme for the new skins are characters from oth

    · Nov 3, 2017
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    [BlizzCon 2017] Roguelike game mode? Single player adventure mode Dungeon Delver and 4 new cards revealed

    On November 3rd, the new Hearthstone expansion, kobolds and Catacombs, along with a new type of single player mode was revealed at the BlizzCon 2017, at the Anaheim Convention Center. 4 new cards were

    · Nov 3, 2017
  15. News

    [BlizzCon 2017] A Blizzard-themed park! New Hybrid Map Blizzard World revealed

    Blizzard World, a new map for Overwatch, was revealed at the BlizzCon 2017. Blizzard World will be a Hybrid map, like King's Row, Eichenwalde, and Numbani. Blizzard World will be a Blizzard theme park

    · Nov 3, 2017
  16. News

    [BlizzCon 2017] Reinhardt's Origin Story revealed! New Animated Short: Honor and Glory

    New Overwatch Animated Short that features Reinhardt's origin story was released at the BlizzCon 2017. The new cinematic reveals Reinhardt's past as a soldier in the Crusaders during the Omnic Crisis.

    · Nov 3, 2017
  17. Video

    [BlizzCon 2017] World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Cinematic Trailer revealed

    The cinematic trailer of the next expansion Battle for Azeroth has been revealed.

    · Nov 3, 2017
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    [BlizzCon 2017] The new features of the World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth revealed at the BlizzCon 2017

    New continents, level cap, and features of the World of Warcraft have been revealed at the BlizzCon 2017 and will be coming live with the expansion Battle for Azeroth.

    · Nov 3, 2017
  19. News

    [BlizzCon 2017] A new support hero joining Overwatch soon! Moira revealed at BlizzCon 2017!

    Trailer for Moira, a new hero at Overwatch, has been revealed at BlizzCon 2017! Moira is a geneticist working for Talon, and is a support capable of both healing allies and dealing damage to enemies.

    · Nov 3, 2017
  20. News

    [BlizzCon 2017] Dragons of the Nexus with Hanzo and Alexstrasza joining the HotS

    The trailer of Hanzo and Alexstrasza, the new heroes of the Heroes of the Storm, has been revealed at the BlizzCon 2017.

    · Nov 3, 2017
  21. News

    New Hearthstone Expansion Kobolds and Catacombs introduced in BlizzCon 2017

    The Trailer and Cards for the next Expansion to Hearthstone, Kobolds and Catacombs, were revealed at the BlizzCon 2017.

    · Nov 3, 2017
  22. News

    Skills & skins for Hanzo & Alexstrasza, new heroes in HOTS, revealed at BlizzCon 2017!

    A trailer for the skills and skins of Hanzo and Alexstrasza, new heroes in Heroes of the Storm, was revealed at the BlizzCon 2017.

    · Nov 3, 2017
  23. Feature

    The festival that fans shouldn’t miss out! Key points to watch at BlizzCon 2017

    BlizzCon, the Blizzard's game festival that any Blizzard game fans would have been waiting for the most, is nearly about to begin. At the BlizzCon, new information of each game and titles are revealed

    · Nov 2, 2017
  24. News

    Behind the scenes: Overwatch team uniforms and other improvements will first appear during the World Cup.

    Today, Blizzard released the following behind the scenes about how their esports team has been hard at work optimizing the competitive Overwatch viewer experience. Everything to the hero skills, the p

    · Nov 1, 2017
  25. News

    Philadelphia unveils their official team colors and name: Philadelphia Fusion

    Backed by Comcast Spectacor, Philadelphia Fusion is another OWL team to announce their official team colors and name. The orange and black scheme may fit current holiday season, but its real origins c

    · Nov 1, 2017
  26. News

    Photo tour: our journey through the Blizzard LA grand opening celebration.

    The Overwatch Contenders playoffs is an event that has been given extra prestige due to the simultaneous launch of Blizzard's brand new esports arena. BlizzCon has traditionally been the most impressi

    · Oct 6, 2017
  27. News

    Muse will be performing live at BlizzCon 2017

    The Grammy Award-winning band famous for tracks like Uprising, Resistance, and Starlight will close out the two day Blizzard party know as BlizzCon. Known for their dynamic vocal range and distinct so

    · Oct 5, 2017