Blizzcon 2010 Schedule (10/22-10/23)

MMO Champion recently posted a big image of the schedule of events for Blizzcon 2010. If you're capable of reading on your own, just skip to the image.

Note the Diablo III gameplay segment right after the opening ceremony: hopefully this will be where we'll see all the latest for this year's event. Also note the kick ass image of the Monk with a pretty sick staff at the right. The second day will feature a Diablo III Q & A segment and what I'm guessing is a party for lore-crazed fans: Diablo III: Crafting Sanctuary.

As for the break down on just what will be covered in each of these panels:

Official Blizzard Quote:

PANELS SCHEDULE BLIZZCON DEVELOPER PANELS
Developer panels are always one of the most popular attractions at BlizzCon, as they offer players a chance to discuss the development process with us in person and give attendees a glimpse at what’s in store for their favorite Blizzard Entertainment games. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the panels we’ll be hosting at BlizzCon 2010.

DIABLO III

Diablo III: Crafting Sanctuary
Saturday 10:30am, Developer Panel Stage

The designers, artists, programmers, and writers share new information on the characters, creatures, game systems, and story of Diablo III.

Diablo III Gameplay
Friday 12pm, Main Stage

What's in store next for the heroes of Sanctuary? Learn about the latest game developments in this don't-miss panel for Diablo players.

Diablo III Open Q&A
Saturday 3pm, Main Stage

Got a burning question about the Burning Hells? The development team dedicates an hour to audience questions about the story, design, art, sound, and gameplay of Diablo III.

UPDATE:

For those of you worried about the limited Diablo time, here is what Bahiok had to say.

Official Blizzard Quote:

It's the same number as last year. Two 'info' panels and one open Q&A.

I really don't see how this could be interpreted as any indication of... anything, at all. We have specific things to talk about. It's a weird stretch to come to a conclusion that we must not be able to talk about anything meaningful unless there are 3+ hours of stage time dedicated to talking about the game.

So anyway, yes, there are two panels - - and in-between those panels and for 14 hours a day, both days the developers are in back-to-back interviews with news and press outlets. There will be plenty of info streaming out about the game all over the place even if you don't think that two panels is enough to do so.
[ Post edited by Bashiok ]

See FingolfinGR's full thread for a quick review of the major Diablo III subjects revealed so far, as well as a handful of sticked threads here highlighting Blizzcons past and other relevant information. Special thanks to Sinke for the update of detailed information on the panels.

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Shelledfade_4967505
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Posted Oct 7, 2010
3 hours, and 1 of those hours will be about crafting which we already know about. 1 hour of Q&A. 1 hour of gameplay.

I duno about this guys, bashiok really got my hopes up that this was supposed to be a big blizzcon for D3 saying it was the most D3 info packed blizzcon on the b.net forums to date. Then he goes and makes a statement on the forums saying pretty much the opposite.

What a failure. Damn I hate that guy I really do.

My expectations just fell. And why the hell is Sc2 getting what is it, 6 panels or something? What the hell?

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Posted Oct 7, 2010
There is not going to be an hour on crafting. see OP for details on what will be talked about in each panel.

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Posted Oct 7, 2010
Quote from Shelledfade_4967505

3 hours, and 1 of those hours will be about crafting which we already know about. 1 hour of Q&A. 1 hour of gameplay.

Diablo III: Crafting Sanctuary
Saturday 10:30am, Developer Panel Stage

The designers, artists, programmers, and writers share new information on the characters, creatures, game systems, and story of Diablo III.

So it's not just about crafting. Still, it's a limited amount of time to cover new stuff. Let's hope the interviews also have exclusive information.

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Posted Oct 7, 2010
Quote from Zoobi

Note: I didn't read the entire thread so I don't know if this has already been stated.

Starcraft II a game that has already been released is getting DOUBLE the time that Diablo III is getting.

I realize that Bashiok said this is the same amount of time that Diablo III got in previous blizzcon's, but doesn't this seem a little well....stupid?

Guess you can see where Blizzard's priorities are, WOW, and SC2.

Bashiok already talked about this in a post on the official forums.

Official Blizzard Quote:

Well, what can I say. World of Warcraft is huge. You can't really compare anything to it, the vast majority of people that go to BlizzCon are hardcore WoW players. We'd be silly to not cater the events and time spent on them to the people paying to attend and their primary interests.

StarCraft II, yeah, they have a lot of panels this year. Last year they had three. They just shipped a game and I think have the time to devote to creating more of them.

Again, the number of panels has nothing to do with the amount or quality of info released.

i don't really think the size of the Diablo III panels will be relevant with the quality (and quantity) of the information we're going to get this year.

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Posted Oct 7, 2010
I feel bad for the fans that bought plane tickets and Blizzcon tickets thinking this year would be Diablo's time to shine, like they said it would be. Because even if it has 3hours of intense news.. it still doesn't compare to WoW and SC2's time, which means Diablo isn't really their main priority once again. It better be fucking sweet news, or not even death will save them from me.

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Posted Oct 7, 2010
Quote from Kaio

I feel bad for the fans that bought plane tickets and Blizzcon tickets thinking this year would be Diablo's time to shine, like they said it would be. Because even if it has 3hours of intense news.. it still doesn't compare to WoW and SC2's time, which means Diablo isn't really their main priority once again. It better be fucking sweet news, or not even death will save them from me.

I don't know, like I said earlier paying money to sit there in person as people talk about stuff that is gonna be put on the internet for free just seems stupid. When I went it was purely to play D3 and SC2, which im pretty confident this year will beat last years with just the demo alone. (Could it kill them to give us an actual cool boss fight like King leoric or something last year? Instead of me wandering around in a desert 10000x)

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Posted Oct 8, 2010
i agree,there should be more than 3 hours on D3, what the hell?

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Posted Oct 12, 2010
Uhhh... WoW and SC2's 'time' at BlizzCon mostly revolves around competitive tournaments. Diablo will be getting the big presentations etc.

And really, if you can't cover everything important in 3 hours there is something wrong.

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Posted Oct 14, 2010
aye.

I'll be pulling for the new class announcement during the show like everyone else.

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Posted Oct 18, 2010
i rekon they said its gonna be big due to the fact that some kind of release date is coming out or even a beta date. otherwise they wouldnt just get our hopes up like that... but who knows maybe they would maybe they wouldnt....

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Posted Oct 18, 2010
I just CAN'T wait This year's blizzcon is the one!

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