2012 Battle.net World Championship Event

2012 Battle.net World Championship Event

Blizzard Entertainment is proud to announce the 2012 Battle.net World Championship, a major global eSports event featuring some of the best pro-gaming competition in the world. Slated to take place in Asia toward the end of 2012, the Battle.net World Championship will host this year's StarCraft II and World of Warcraft Arena World Championship tournaments. Blizzard gamers and eSports fans from around the world will be invited to attend and witness some of the most skilled pro players on the planet battle it out for cash and glory.

We're excited to be showcasing Blizzard eSports on a truly global stage this year. We're also heavily focused on getting Diablo IIIMists of Pandaria, and Heart of the Swarm into players’ hands as soon as possibleIn light of our jam-packed schedule, we've decided to hold the next BlizzCon in 2013.

More details about the 2012 Battle.net World Championship and BlizzCon 2013, including specific dates and locations, will be coming in the months ahead.

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Bearclaws
Dragonblight
Bearclaws
5/5/2012
They can't hold BlizzCon 2012 because of all the projects they are working on, yet they are still able to hold a 2012 Battle.net World Championship? This is sort of defeating the purpose of not holding BlizzCon 2012 because they are working on other projects. They could have ditched the Battle.net World Championships and instead still held BlizzCon 2012. I think they wanted to include their Asian players by holding the World Championships there instead of doing BlizzCon in the States like they always have in the past. I'm ok with that but why don't they just say so instead of claiming they are too busy to hold BlizzCon this year. Of course this is just my humble opinion.
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Heliocentaur
Feathermoon
Heliocentaur
4/22/2012
Was this the one that was cancelled?
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WolfFoxx #357
WolfFoxx
4/14/2012
Lol im so !@#$ing mad, i cant even troll enough to get my anger out, and believe me, i Hate trolls, but this kinda thing makes me under stand them -.-

BTW ANYONE WHO DOESNT HAVE A FOXX AT THE END OF THERE NAME SUCKS, CHANGE YOUR NAME IMMEDIATELY LITTLE BOYZ N' GIRLZ
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Mistymay
Ravenholdt
Mistymay
4/10/2012
no blizzcon 2012 guys b/c thjey wanna focus on promoting on their new reales diablo 3 heart of the swarm and mists of pandera
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unix #689
unix
4/7/2012
Why is the Philippines(Asia) being left out for 2012? Is it based on the number of account holders per region?
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Glancy
Drak'Tharon
Glancy
4/6/2012
when is blizzcon next year and where
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Orbweaver
Daggerspine
Orbweaver
4/4/2012
No Blizzon this year? WTF?!!? What is wrong with you Blizzard? Rather than do what you can to keep your fanbase/players coming back to you, you seem to be doing everything you can to push them away. I was planning on finally being able to attend this year. You have no idea how close I am to giving up on everything Blizzard because you have completely lost sight of what sets you apart. I understand that you have lost money on Blizzcon before, but it's just about the only place it seems you listen to the players, oh wait, you don't anymore. Nevermind. Seriously, I didn't watch Blizzcon to watch championships. I watched it for the dance/costume contests and for your big announcements. So now what event do we have to look forward to? Blizzcon 2013? By then you will have lost so many customers it'll be pointless. Sorry that I'm so angry about this, but I was already getting my costume started and practicing for the dance contest.
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Canadian #422
Canadian
4/4/2012
@Orbweaver: I dont think you understand how much it costs to hold blizzcon and how much work it is to set something like that up.
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Preeble
Wildhammer
Preeble
4/6/2012
@Orbweaver: they are not having one this year cause they are more focused on releasing 1 game and 2 expansions. so do not complain about it not being 1 year. you have till next October to practice your dance and get your costume ready.
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Tirnz
The Scryers
Tirnz
4/3/2012
kind of glad i can wait for blizzcon next year i will have the money for eveything at once
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Romsil
Scarlet Crusade
Romsil
3/22/2012
sad I planed on finally going to blizzcon in 2012. :-( Now I have to wait another year. Wonder what the cost is to fly to the tournement in Asia?
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Romsil
Scarlet Crusade
Romsil
3/22/2012
@Romsil: Any one have location, time, and any tips for travel. I would like more info to plan to travel and see the tournament.
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Spiritcaller
Dragonblight
Spiritcaller
3/12/2012
Was hoping to go to blizzcon for my 18th birthday gift to myself.... But wow just my flipping luck.... :(
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Goods
Stormrage
Goods
3/21/2012
@Spiritcaller: That was exactly my idea too. The year I decide to go, it gets cancelled... sucks
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ReconMarine #663
ReconMarine
2/26/2012
I better get Diablo 3 or Heart of the Swarm for this. 12 years for a sequel and 2 for an expansion pack? -_- If it weren't for Half-Life I'd say Blizzard is the only company with these many delays.
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Rhodie #832
Rhodie
2/24/2012
I'm so sad. It's the only time of the year my wife let's me go play on my own. Oh well, I'll just go to Vegas and lie about my whereabouts.
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Evìl
Argent Dawn
Evìl
2/23/2012
So much for my huge plans of going to Blizzcon this year... Blizzard, why? :(
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Orwin
Bladefist
Orwin
2/23/2012
Wow WOW you guys really let urselves go. MOP better be epic.
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Arnatt
Staghelm
Arnatt
2/22/2012
Canceled BlizzCon 2012? Great, another reason to start playing SW:TOR.
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Napkinz
Ner'zhul
Napkinz
2/14/2012
Thats really dumb. Should hold both, double the income.
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Bradon
Ysondre
Bradon
2/7/2012
Blizzard!!! When is East Coast gettin sum Blizzcon action??? Share the luv!
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Clucku
Darkspear
Clucku
2/7/2012
NO BLIZZCONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
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Jerichokane
Stormrage
Jerichokane
2/7/2012
I vote we beg Blizzard to make a fund for lifetime players. Make it to year 20 and you get a free trip on them:-)
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Numbnumbnumb
Drenden
Numbnumbnumb
2/7/2012
O.O :)
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Munllanbeter
Shu'halo
Munllanbeter
2/7/2012
hope they have one in north carolina this year.
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Healzforeals
Hakkar
Healzforeals
2/7/2012
They should host it in my basement so I don't have to leave the house to enjoy it.
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Nietzschè
Scilla
Nietzschè
2/7/2012
Great, next thing you know, the Olympics will be held in Red China!
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Venndetta
Cenarion Circle
Venndetta
2/10/2012
@Nietzschè: Yeah um, that already happened...
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Gromden
Terokkar
Gromden
2/6/2012
WTF??? No Blizzcon...? Seriously...? cmon guys.. we all look forward to it. this sux...
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Wolfey
Shadowsong
Wolfey
2/6/2012
I hope i get to be one of the "Mist of Pandaria" beta players
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Evìl
Argent Dawn
Evìl
2/23/2012
@Wolfey: I dont know how they are going to work that. All I know is mostly the Beta'ers for MoP are going to be the ones who signed up for that "WoW Annual Pass" Thing. So goodluck, and check your email! Let us know when/if it happens :3
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Lothilillan
Emerald Dream
Lothilillan
2/6/2012
The reason its in Asia is because blizz has lost a bit of subscriptions in the US and what not but the game has been growing over in Asia the last year or two. Mist of Pandaria is also i reach out to asian gaming community.
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Wycroe
Malygos
Wycroe
2/11/2012
@Lothilillan: Keep in mind also that some of the best Starcraft players are in Korea too :) And Asia does not mean China necessarily..Asia is a pretty big continent
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Foxblood
Sargeras
Foxblood
2/6/2012
Badass, can't wait to tear !@#$ up
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Strukk
Barthilas
Strukk
2/6/2012
Blizzard really needs work on Australia players, im rogue i have 160ms in aus , so laggin
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Lynxsus
Staghelm
Lynxsus
2/6/2012
@Strukk: I play daily with 200ms no problem. Sometimes it spikes up higher and I still arena and raid with it.
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Nelzarian
Gundrak
Nelzarian
2/6/2012
Lol i fail at arena but i always check my email juuuust in case :P Should hold Blizzcon and in Aus
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Aruthon
Malygos
Aruthon
2/4/2012
what i don't get is why blizzard cant have both the world championship and Blizzcon. if they are like 5 months apart that would work for everyone. I feel that blizzcon would be most important this year because there is another world of warcraft expansion coming out and diablo 3 soon.
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Crazybløød
Vek'nilash
Crazybløød
2/3/2012
I love how they make it so far out so that way people can't go to see it! Thanks Blizz, you just love to tease us don't you?

I'd love to be in the Tourny, but hell I can't get a good team going to even get into the thing itself!
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Hunterben
Feathermoon
Hunterben
2/3/2012
I will expect lots of Rouges participating in the Tourny :P and is The place it is taking place, Asia, is that just because of Pandaria is Asian Based? Either way, that is one hell of a trip.