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Blizzard Announces Gamescom Lineup

by Josh Straub on June 29, 2012 at 03:50 PM

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Today the game company unveiled their entire schedule for the game conference, which will take place in Cologne, Germany, from August 15th to 19th.

The highlight for many fans will be on Thursday, August 16th, when Blizzard unveils the opening cinematic to the World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria expansion as well as a hands-on demo that will be accessible through the conference. Starcraft fans will be happy to know that the multiplayer mode for Heart of the Swarm will be open for visitors to the Blizzard booth, as well as the opportunity to play the recently released Diablo III.

In addition to these events, there are also several smaller activities, including:

- Blizzard developer signings

- Professional Starcraft II showmatches

- Opportunity to watch top guilds raid in World of Warcraft

- The chance to hear an orchestra perform live some of Blizzards best music

- The annual Blizzard costume and dance competition

- The chance to take part in quizzes and giveaways throughout the event

For more information about Gamescom visit the official website.

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Filed under: News, blizzard entertainment, Gamescom 2012

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by rekoin Friday, June 29, 2012 at 03:55 PM

I wish they would just release mists so that we can move on to the next one
by Water Polo Champ Friday, June 29, 2012 at 03:56 PM

My friend is a HUGE WoW fan and they're always talking about raids. What are those?

On a more related note, Blizzard always does a fantastic job and im excited about hearing about this
by Kurry Friday, June 29, 2012 at 03:57 PM

Not really interested in Pandaria.
by ImpactedWorld Friday, June 29, 2012 at 04:05 PM

Starcraft II?
by Taylor Friday, June 29, 2012 at 04:21 PM

It'd be dope to go to one of these. Primarily for all that German beer.
by Long.Live.Play Friday, June 29, 2012 at 04:32 PM

I used to love WoW but I can't keep up with the monthly fees, and this is the case for alot of other pc games. So that's why I bought a playstation 3.
by Platysaur Friday, June 29, 2012 at 05:07 PM

I hope they announce the date for PVP for Diablo.
by musicalham Friday, June 29, 2012 at 07:10 PM

Costume and dance competition?!?! Too bad it's in Germany. :(
by Maelstorm1226 Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 12:40 AM

Can't wait to see the Pandaria opening cinematic, hoping for a release date too! New footage of Heart of the Swarm, maybe a beta release date? Or actual release date too would be nice. Gamescom should be exciting!
by Socra Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 10:51 AM

hav´nt been interested in WOW for 8 years now.. its dead to me... SC on the other hand,i cant wait to see more off,and i want Heart of the Swarm right f***´n NOW!!... get it done blizzard...

Ohh and the only reason i would go this event,is if they sold the HUGE SC poster´s at their booth... Seriously.. why dont they sell those huge SC poster online?? i friggin one all of em.
by Supergirlodu Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 10:17 PM

Dude, I so wish I could be there...sounds like fun.
by Dreamknight007 Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 12:01 PM

I just could never take this game seriously. Only the panda part though. I mean, its liike they were watching Kung Fu Panda and were like "Hey...theres an idea..."
by Mattchew Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 01:52 PM

They should name the new expansion "World of Warcraft: Pokemon & Pandas"
by Crackmandan Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 06:56 PM

Now I know why Blizzard don't want to have a full on Blizzcon this year...because they're doing this gig.