2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational

2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational​

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What is the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational?
The Worldwide Invitational is a two-day event bringing together the company and gamers in a convention atmosphere, featuring:

• A chance to try World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II
• Discussion panels with Blizzard developers
• Artist and developer signings
• Competitive and casual player tournaments
• Costume, dance and other player contests with great prizes
• Live musical performances
• Merchandise; a silent auction; and much more...

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Overview of Worldwide Invitational activities

To give you an insight into what will be taking place at the Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational 2008, we’ve compiled a list of some of the attractions awaiting you. Please note that this list is not complete – we will be unveiling more exciting news in the coming days and weeks! Over the weekend of June 28th and 29th, we will offer you more than 12 hours each day of activities and live on-stage entertainment, including:

* Discussion panels with Blizzard developers: Members from the development teams of Blizzard games including World of Warcraft and StarCraft II will be sharing all their latest news in public presentations, as well as taking your questions.
* Artist and developer signings: Various artists and developers from your favorite Blizzard games will be on-hand to sign your game boxes, books, or exclusive Blizzard merchandise available in the goodie bag that you receive when entering the event!
* Hands-on play with the latest builds of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II: Be among the first to try out all the newest features of our upcoming World of Warcraft expansion and the long-awaited sequel to StarCraft at the Worldwide Invitational!
* A silent auction: Submit a hidden bid for the chance to win exclusive Blizzard-themed items for your personal collection.
* Dance, Costume and Machinima contests: The Worldwide Invitational will offer you the chance to show your talent and enthusiasm by competing in a variety of contests. Dress up as your favorite character from any of the Blizzard game universes, bring that night elf dance to live perfection, or show your skills in creating machinima to the world. You’ll be able to find more details on the contests and instructions on how to sign up for them on this website in the future.
* Loot! In addition to the goody bag that every attendee will receive, there will also be a variety of souvenirs, including exclusive commemorative 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational items, available in the Blizzard store and as contest prizes.
* Tournaments: The 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational will feature exciting eSport invitational tournaments, drawing top Warcraft III, StarCraft and World of Warcraft Arena players from around the world. In addition to these professional gaming matches, community player tournaments will allow you show your skills for fun and glory – and some exclusive tournament prizes.
* Live musical performances and much, much more...

http://eu.blizzard.com/wwi08/index.xml

 

I am so going to be there, but that was already made clear when this was first announced... Anyone from Holland around here who is going too? Or anyone else from these forums?

 

iam targeting to go i dont now yet there are about 800euros the expansives from Greece to france and stay there 3days we will see, if i will go i will try to get in my hand this Starcraft 2 build no matter what, no no for the public, not just for me!

 

Let boxer play without medics
MUHAHAHA

I think it will be a cool event!

 

i just die to see the secret mmorpg thy are gona announce. definetly in Diablo Universe!

 

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There's already a news post about this... as the date nears I'll probably put it up as news again.
Also, if you want news submitted you have to PM me to make me aware that it's there because I don't receive any notification of new submissions.

 

Ok, I'll do that the next time.