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Blizzard details the BlizzCon 2016 Virtual Ticket

Blizzard today provided details of the BlizzCon 2016 Virtual Ticket, a package designed to give gamers the BlizzCon experience without the need to travel to Anaheim, California.

The ticket, retailing for $49.95 AUD, includes the following:

  • Developer Panels – Get a first look at the latest developments in World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Diablo III, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, and Overwatch—all live from the main and panel stages.
  • Exclusive Interviews – Want to go deeper into your favourite Blizzard games? Get even more insider info from members of Blizzard’s development teams in exclusive in-depth interviews.
  • Community Contests – Watch your fellow players put their creativity on display in the costume, talent, art, and movie contests on Friday evening.
  • Closing Ceremony – Snag a front-row seat for the Saturday-night closing celebration, and help us give a weekend full of Blizzard gaming and Esports action a raucous send-off—more information to come!
  • On-Demand Replays – Miss a panel or just want to revisit your favourite moment? The Virtual Ticket provides access to on-demand replays of main-stage and panel-stage events for three weeks after the show.
  • Epic In-Game Items – Unlock commemorative BlizzCon in-game goodies for World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Diablo III, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, and Overwatch. More details coming soon!Access to BlizzCon Loot – Shop for BlizzCon merch from home with access to this year’s online BlizzCon sale, scheduled to run from October 10 through November 6 PDT (October 11–November 7 AEDT), and grab some snazzy new Blizzard gear debuting at the show.
  • Pre-purchase the BlizzCon Goody Bag (in a Box) – For the second year running, Virtual Ticket buyers have the option to pre-purchase a BlizzCon Goody Bag (though this year, it’s in a box). Visit com to learn more about how you can snag this chest full o’ commemorative treasures.

Those that don’t buy a Virtual Ticket can still watch the tenth BlizzCon’s opening ceremony alongside all Esports action.

BlizzCon starts on 4 November in Anaheim, California, so 5 November here in Australia. For more information or to buy a ticket, head here.


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