BlizzCon 2015 begins today!
Here is everything you should expect and some things that might surprise you.
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Its that time of year again, folks.
Thats rightits BlizzCon hype time!
The show runs from Nov. 6-7.
With BlizzCon less than a week away, we now know what the officialFriday scheduleandSaturday schedulelook like.
Blizzard also released theconvention floor mapalong with the schedules.
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Since we know what Blizzards official plans are, where does that leave us?
With fun-filled speculation, of course!
Lets dive right in.
By far, the largest chunk of panel time is being dedicated toLegionthis year.
After how raid-drivenWoDwas, the necessity for social restructures seems apparent.
Well likely hear a beta start date forLegion.
I also wouldnt be surprised if Blizzard announcedLegions pre-order details and an accompanying date.
Usually, wed receive a huge announcement during this chunk of time.
Last years big announcement wasOverwatch, of course.
Thereisa small bit of extra space during Fridays schedule if you look closely, however.
From 12-12:30, theres an extra half hour, plus 15 minutes after the close of the opening ceremony.
Blizzard obviously has a full plate on its hands currentlyand more games to talk about than ever before.
If theres anything Blizzard has increased heavily this year, its eSports coverage.
We might be hearing a lot about Blizzards plans to increase all things eSports.
ForHeroes of the Storm, well probably hear about future plans, planned heroes, and new maps.
It also wouldnt be too surprising to see new map announcements, perhaps even aWarcraft-based map or aStarcraft-based map.
Less panel time is being devoted to bothHearthstoneandOverwatch, but still a decent chunk of two hours per game.
Not this yearespecially givenLegions early announcement.
The schedules also dont correspond with a new game announcement.
ManyDiabloplayers have expressed some dissatisfaction with the fact that theres a distinct lack ofDiablo IIIpanel time this year.
Theres only a single panel devoted toDiabloa mere hours worth.
Better luck next time,Diablofans.
Anyone for a foray into Icecrown Citadel?
Stay tuned for moreLegioncoverage and analysis,Overwatchanalysis, and coverage of the new reveals and panels.
Laura Hardgrave is a staff writer.
