Gamescon and Blizzcon: Smash Hits!

September 7th, 2009

StarCraft 2 was voted “Best of gamescon 2009” this August in Cologne, Germany. It premiered its new single player mode StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty and it proved to be a great success with fans – as if there was any doubt.

The largest European fair for interactive games and entertainment was a bigger sensation than usual this year. From the Thursday the 20th to the Sunday the 23rd of August, 245 000 people from 31 countries visited gamescon. It broke all previous records.

The blizzard booth was packed on all four days as fans enjoyed the StarCraft 2 and Diablo 3 demos. For many people this was their first crack at the games and it gave those following the progress a chance to see how the game had developed. The convention was exciting as predicted and gave thrilled fans numerous chances to win coveted prizes.

American die-hard StarCraft fans that couldn’t make it to Germany for gamescon attended BlizzCon 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. It was a weekend full of gaming, tournaments, discussion panels, competitions and much more.

Further still, Blizzard enthusiasts who weren’t lucky enough to make it to the sold-out event could also catch the action through live internet stream with the purchase of a Virtual Ticket.

The event was successfully distributed to over 100 countries. BlizzCon 2009 opened of Friday the 21st and concluded on Saturday with none other than the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne.

Gamescon and BlizzCon 2009 proved to be unforgettable events for all those that attended. For those that didn’t, I don’t need to tell you that you missed out on the gaming community’s highlight of the year.