So my biggest plan for Blizzcon was to have a really interactive experience with me posting to Twitter in real time and to shuck out news as fast as it came in.  Unfortunately, the center had closed WiFi this year, probably due to security, which put a huge block in my plans.  I realize now how cool devices like the iPhone are since I could have just had one of those and used 3G or Edge (seems like mostly edge in there) to get updates out.  So next year we’ll see.  I’m looking at getting a G1 or some android phone since the monthly rates are cheaper.  This post is SUPER long so read more after the break.

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Blizzcon 08

I have other far darker pictures (stupid no flash) that I’ll look at brightening up to see if they’re passable for posting.

I’m off to Irvine for Blizzcon this weekend! You can keep track of me at www.twitter.com/avarim for my play by play. I’ll be taking a camera as well and plan on uploading to Picasa each day. Feel free to shoot me questions on twitter and I’ll be able to respond using my iPod. I’m looking forward to

• Starcraft 2 hands on
• Diablo 3 info
• War3/Starcraft Tournaments

MOSTLY I’m looking forward to Starcraft 2. If Diablo 3 isn’t playable then the tournament stuff is really fun to watch. I get back in late late Sunday night.

My planned schedule will look like this:

• WoW UI Panel
• WoW Class Panel
• Starcraft 2 Gameplay Panel
• Hands on Starcraft 2/other games
• Starcraft Semi-Finals
• WoW Raids and Dungeons
• The Guild (but may cut to see War3/Star finals)
• Starcraft 2 Community Match