Nathan is checking in now. Had a couple snafus. Apparently, Blizzard thought I was still going to be there. Unfortunately, not.
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 5:57:51 PM
Still, it will be a bit longer before it starts. Be patient, and we will be back with you shortly.
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 5:58:59 PM
Should not be much longer now. About 20 more minutes. Yay.
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 6:08:36 PM
Guess I will go get a sandwich.
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 6:09:07 PM
That was a yummy sandwich. Nice chips too.
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 6:16:47 PM
Nathan should be getting seated about now. Be back shortly.
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 6:17:11 PM
Should be starting soon, Just waiting on Nathan to give us the word.
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 6:23:17 PM
Ok Nathan is in, just getting ready
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 6:27:19 PM
Maybe I should tell a few jokes until then... there once was a man from Nantucket... oh maybe not
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 6:27:52 PM
Come on Blizzard. The natives are getting restless.
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 6:38:44 PM
Fucking finally.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:42:17 PM
Even though God and Satan have conspired to keep me out of this thing, I'm in.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:42:31 PM
HORRAYYY!!!
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 6:42:41 PM
So yeah. They're showing a video of BlizzCon's past.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:43:07 PM
Mike Morhaime's on stage.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:43:50 PM
Talking about WoW upgrades over the past year.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:44:16 PM
Apparently people hate faction changes.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:44:49 PM
The audiences booed it, big time
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:44:51 PM
This November marks WoW's five year anniversary.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:45:13 PM
They're revamping Onyxia in celebration of the occasion.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:45:26 PM
Shipping StarCraft II next year, with new Battle.net.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:45:51 PM
Talking about the WoW movie now.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:46:09 PM
Apparently director Sam Raimi attended last year's BlizzCon. That's where movie discussions started.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:46:45 PM
No Bruce Campbell playing Leeroy Jenkins, says Morhaime.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:47:09 PM
Now he
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:47:43 PM
's talking different Con events.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:47:53 PM
Playable StarCraft II, etc.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:48:01 PM
E-Sports stuff. Pro gamers are competing here. They'll be awarding 40,000 dollars in cash prizes.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:48:54 PM
And now they're talking about the BlizzCon goodie bags.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:49:08 PM
Hey, I didn't even get one of those. Today's been awesome, as you can imagine.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:49:26 PM
They should give you two for the snafu.
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 6:49:50 PM
Two? I want my ability to smile back. I've forgotten how to feel happy.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:50:16 PM
Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftan is here, as is Ozzy Osbourne.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:51:25 PM
Not on stage, mind you.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:51:34 PM
He
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:51:39 PM
's just getting people hyped up.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:51:58 PM
Chris Metzen's taking the stage.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:52:43 PM
Talking about how important BlizzCon is to Blizzard
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:54:04 PM
Oooh mr vp of creative development
by StephNunneley at 8/21/2009 6:54:04 PM
Makes them feel like all the time they spend developing games is worth it.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:54:24 PM
Announcement time?
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:55:19 PM
"But before we get in to all that..."
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:55:33 PM
He's conducting an army of WoW fans now.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:56:07 PM
Saying things like "Alliance" and "Horde," and making people stand and cheer.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:56:19 PM
Doing the same with Diablo fans now.
by Vahn16 at 8/21/2009 6:56:48 PM