GameShark | PC | News | BlizzCon Kicks Off This Friday, Oct. 10th

Blizzard Entertainment’s two-day gaming festival, BlizzCon 2008, begins this Friday, October 10th, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The convention celebrates the communities of players surrounding Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo game universes.

Attendees of the sold-out show will be able to play the latest versions of Blizzard Entertainment games as well as speak with developers in special panels, participate in tournaments and contests, and meet with fellow gamers and friends.

"With more hall space, more attendees, and more attractions, this BlizzCon will be our biggest yet," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We're working hard with our partners to make this an unforgettable experience, and we're looking forward to meeting players at the show."

For those unable to attend, DirectTV will be broadcasting the convention live as a pay-per-view event. Visit www.blizzard.com/blizzcon/dtv for more information. In addition, up-to-date show coverage will be posted at the official BlizzCon website .

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