I know a few people who are going to be very disappointed here.
Battle.net World Championship, Blizzard’s pro-gaming competitions, traditionally held during the titular BlizzCon, will be taking place off U.S. shores in Asia at the end of the year. With all of the new games coming out, Blizzard’s got a pretty busy year ahead of them.
Which is exactly the reason it’s being held off.
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 III, Mists of Pandaria, and Heart of the Swarm into players’ hands as soon as possible. In 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.
There’s a lot to be said about a Con being canceled, not for bankruptcy or controversy. Honest, if nothing else.