BlizzCon
Warcraft publisher's gathering
BlizzCon is an annual fan convention hosted by Blizzard Entertainment, the video game company behind World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch.
Held in Anaheim, California, it features game announcements, esports tournaments, cosplay competitions, and panels with developers.
The event draws thousands of attendees and streams online to millions more: They announced the expansion at BlizzCon.
Large public display event
- panelsFlat rectangular sections
- keynoteCentral theme or speech
- attendeesPeople at an event
- badgesWorn symbols of status
venue · hall · booths · merchandise · schedule · sessions · registration · announcements
Fantasy strategy game series
- StarCraftBlizzard's interstellar strategy franchise
- DiabloSpanish for Satan
- HearthstoneOnline strategic card battler
- World of WarcraftMassively multiplayer fantasy RPG
Multi-round competitive event
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- pro-gamersProfessional competitive video game players
- StarCraftBlizzard's interstellar strategy franchise
- HearthstoneOnline strategic card battler
Warcraft · Diablo · casters · shoutcasting · grand finals · brackets · championships · arena
Clothing for portrayal
- armorProtective combat covering
- propsTheater accessories or praise
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- contestOrganized competitive event
masquerade · replica · transformation · Diablo · wings · foam · workmanship · presentation
Enthusiast community collectively
- gamersThose who play electronically
- fanbaseCollective devoted audience
- guildsCraftsmen's mutual aid societies
- clansRelated family groups
forums · camaraderie · alliance · loyalty · supporters · cheering · chants · cosplayers
expo
Large public display event
badges · venue · hall · booths · merchandise · schedule · sessions · registration · announcements · mainstage
Warcraft
Fantasy strategy game series
- StarCraftBlizzard's interstellar strategy franchise
- DiabloSpanish for Satan
- HearthstoneOnline strategic card battler
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- pro-gamersProfessional competitive video game players
- StarCraftBlizzard's interstellar strategy franchise
Hearthstone · Warcraft · Diablo · casters · shoutcasting · grand finals · brackets · championships · arena · leaderboards
costume
Clothing for portrayal
- armorProtective combat covering
- propsTheater accessories or praise
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
contest · masquerade · replica · transformation · Diablo · wings · foam · workmanship · presentation
fandom
Enthusiast community collectively
- gamersThose who play electronically
- fanbaseCollective devoted audience
- guildsCraftsmen's mutual aid societies
clans · forums · camaraderie · alliance · loyalty · supporters · cheering · chants · cosplayers · content creators
announcement
Public declaration of information
cinematic · unveiling · premiere · preview · showcase · roadmap · release date · new class · world premiere · hype
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