Blizzard has announced today that it will have it's fourth
Worldwide
Invitational this year in Paris, France. It takes place from June 28 to
June 29 in
Hall 5 of the Porte de Versailles Exposition Center in Paris.
The convention will celebrate their community.
"We look forward to bringing the
Blizzard Worldwide Invitational to
Europe for the first time and sharing our latest news with players
there," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard
Entertainment. "In addition to the great tournament gaming that will be
taking place at the event, we’re planning an entertaining
show for all
attendees."
Open to gamers of ages 16 and up, or younger if accompanied by
a parent, guardian, or responsible adult, the 2008 Blizzard
Entertainment Worldwide Invitational will feature exciting StarCraft,
Warcraft III and World of Warcraft®
invitational tournaments, with a variety of other activities over the
two-day event, including:
- Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers
- Artist and developer signings
- Hands-on play with World of Warcraft: Wrath of
the Lich King™ and StarCraft
II
- Merchandise and other products based on the Blizzard
Entertainment game universes
- A silent auction
- Musical performances
- And more exciting activities to be announced
The news stirs up a lot of excitement among fans because 2007
Invitational in South Korea included the announcement of Starcraft II,
fans expect the same kind of monumental news at this year's
convention.
Sources:
Press
Release
2008
Invitational Website