So much happened at this years convention that I barely had time to take in half of it.
And, of course, if you want to know some ofmyfavorite highlights from BlizzCon, wait no more.
Consider paying Blizzard more for early access
Heres a controversial tip.
Hopefully, by this time, Blizzard will have improved this program even more.
Do youneeda Portal Pass?
It just improves your shopping odds (and likely lets you wake up a wee bit later).
And why did I miss these things?
Youll also miss out on a lot of special opportunitiesatthe convention that you couldnt have planned for.
And heres how I address this.
I find BlizzCons panel discussions interesting, but not mind-blowing.
You get bottled water; thats it.
What I should have done, and didnt, is have a go at sneak food in.
Where do you stand?
Where do you enter?
Is this the right entrance?
Is this the right line?
Why is half the line moving somewhere else, and why are they going into something first?
What is this the line for?
Will you get more of that thing you just sold out of?
I dont mean beannoying; c’mon dont be annoying.
But if you suspect that you arent getting accurate information, ask someone else.
Ask someone wearing a different shirt.
As someone who appears to work for the company puttingonthe convention, not convention staff.
Ask your fellow attendees.
And even then, it never hurts to double-check.
Bad news for those who wanted one, right?
Again, healthy skepticism never hurts.
The same is true for any situation you encounter at a convention, really.
The shopping portal, of course, refused to load.
At that point, why bother being there at all?
Its OK to miss the big stuff.
You dont need to see the opening ceremony.
Go stand in line for some collectables, a quirky experience, or a reasonable breakfast.
Heck, camp out around the demo areas for games-you-think-might-be-unveiled.
Go buy your $50 mystery boxes ofWorld of Warcraftloot.
Similarly, dont be afraid to sit down for the panelbeforethe panel you want to see.
Also, Blizzards cinematics team is the best in the business, period.
Release date:???!?!
I wouldnt putDiablo IVon your radar until 2021, and even thats ambitious.
What fun we had together.
Well, that, and a new roguelike experience in Torghast, the Tower of the Damned.
This large dungeon promises randomly generated layouts and plenty of unlockable abilities to help you during your progression up.
Im intrigued, only because its at least something that shakes the repetitiveness ofye olde dungeons and raids.
Also, Blizzards cinematics team still rocks.
Preorder:Right now!
(should be available to purchase months before the expansions expected 2020 release date.
Also, I love that Blizzard is allowing you to carry your unlocked items fromOverwatchstraight intoOverwatch 2.
Can has forDiablo III?
Its an auto-battler with some quirks, but it…works?
Also, lets talk about that theme song.
Standard preorder (60 packs): $50
Mega Bundle preorder (100 packs): $80
