{"id":1289,"date":"2017-09-13T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blizzard.com\/news\/?2017-09#132000"},"modified":"2017-09-13T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-09-13T20:00:00","slug":"snag-your-blizzcon-2017-virtual-ticket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2017\/09\/13\/snag-your-blizzcon-2017-virtual-ticket\/","title":{"rendered":"Snag Your BlizzCon\u00ae 2017 Virtual Ticket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BlizzCon\u00ae 2017 takes place November 3\u20134, but we\u2019re kicking off the celebration early with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blizzcon.com\/event-info\/tickets\/virtual\">BlizzCon 2017 Virtual Ticket<\/a>\u2014available to order starting today through the <a href=\"https:\/\/battle.net\/shop\/product\/blizzcon-virtual-ticket\">Blizzard Shop<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>The Virtual Ticket is your personal online and mobile warp gate to BlizzCon from wherever you are\u2014and this year, we\u2019ve upgraded the Virtual Ticket experience to bring you closer to the show than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, the Virtual Ticket unlocks live access to <strong><em>all<\/em> the stages<\/strong> at BlizzCon 2017\u2014and in addition to the game updates, developer discussions, and community contests you\u2019ve come to enjoy, you\u2019ll also get access to events featuring community creators, voice actors, and more. Our new <strong>BlizzCon All Access channel<\/strong> will act as your guided tour through the event and around the show floor.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re also getting the party started early this year with several series of <strong>weekly pre-BlizzCon videos<\/strong> that go behind-the-scenes with Blizzard and our talented community. The first of these are available NOW\u2014head over to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blizzcon.com\/watch\">BlizzCon Watch<\/a> page to start exploring.<\/p>\n<p>For the whole lowdown, watch the new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blizzcon.com\/watch\">BlizzCon 2017 Pre-show Global Event<\/a> featuring your BlizzCon All Access channel hosts: Michele Morrow, Alex Albrecht, and Malik Fort\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BlizzCon<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a02017 Virtual Ticket \u2013 What\u2019s Included<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The BlizzCon 2017 Virtual Ticket offers comprehensive live HD coverage of Blizzard Entertainment\u2019s gaming celebration via live stream. With more than 60 hours of programming, you\u2019ll have plenty to watch live and via on-demand replays for more than a month after the show.<\/p>\n<p>With the BlizzCon 2017 Virtual Ticket, you\u2019ll unlock access to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Developer and Community Events:\u00a0<\/strong>Witness the latest game news live, get firsthand developer insight, and watch your favorite community creators in action on four stages. <em>Full schedule to come!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Costume and Talent Contests:\u00a0<\/strong>Get a great view of the creativity on display in the legendary BlizzCon Costume Contest and epic Talent Contest on Friday night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Closing Ceremony:\u00a0<\/strong>Be there for the closing festivities on Saturday night, celebrating two full days of Blizzard gaming and community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusive Interviews:\u00a0<\/strong>Dig deeper into our game universes through exclusive interviews with Blizzard developers on the BlizzCon All Access channel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Behind the Scenes &amp; From the Floor:\u00a0<\/strong>The BlizzCon All Access channel also gives you a closer look at the show floor so you can experience the more of BlizzCon from the comfort of your home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-show Video Series:<\/strong> Starting <em>today<\/em> on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blizzcon.com\/watch\">Blizzard Watch page<\/a>, enjoy multiple series of weekly videos leading up to the show, including <em>Inside the Blizzard Vault<\/em>, <em>Casual Cosplay<\/em>, and <em>Artist\u2019s Journey<\/em>. Watch some for free, and unlock them all with the Virtual Ticket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In-G<\/strong><strong>ame Goodies:\u00a0<\/strong>Unlock this year\u2019s BlizzCon in-game items for World of Warcraft\u00ae, Overwatch\u00ae, Hearthstone\u00ae, StarCraft\u00ae II, Diablo\u00ae III, and Heroes of the Storm\u00ae.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Heroes of Azeroth can show their BlizzCon spirit in World of Warcraft with the <strong>Stormwind Skychaser<\/strong> mount (for the Alliance!) and <strong>Orgrimmar Interceptor<\/strong> mount (for the Horde!)\u2014available in-game starting today!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Esports Viewing:\u00a0<\/strong>The epic esports competition is always free, but this year, Virtual Ticket holders can watch without third-party commercials on BlizzCon.com and in the BlizzCon mobile app. During regular ad breaks, Virtual Ticket viewers will see alternate Blizzard content\u2014including during Opening Week.\u00a0<em>Full esports schedule to c<\/em><em>ome!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Goody Bag Discount:<\/strong> Get $10 USD off this year\u2019s BlizzCon Goody Bag\u2014visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/blizzcon.com\/news\/21047790\">Goody Bag blog<\/a> for all the details.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The BlizzCon Virtual Ticket is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/battle.net\/shop\/product\/blizzcon-virtual-ticket\">Blizzard Shop<\/a> in the Americas, Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Korea, and Southeast Asia (pricing and availability varies by region) and is also available in China (sold separately). The Virtual Ticket live stream is available in HD (720p) and in English only.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Subtitles for On Demand Videos<\/u><\/strong><br \/>BlizzCon is an epic celebration of Blizzard\u2019s universes and our global community that truly brings them to life. This year, in order to bring that experience to more people across the globe than ever before, Virtual Ticket buyers will get access to subtitled VODs of the events on ALL four BlizzCon content stages, plus BlizzCon All Access Channel VODs, in the following languages: English, German, Russian, Korean and French. You can buy the Virtual Ticket now on the Blizzard Shop.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to make your purchase on the Blizzard Account you wish to use to watch the show, receive the in-game goodies, and get your BlizzCon Goody Bag discount. If you don\u2019t yet have a Blizzard account, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.battle.net\/account\/creation\/\">create one free<\/a> now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re attending BlizzCon 2017 in person,<\/strong> you should have already received a code (one per ticket purchased) which can be used to unlock the Virtual Ticket and associated perks on a single Blizzard Account. These codes were emailed directly to the BlizzCon ticket purchaser, so check with the person who bought your ticket if you haven\u2019t yet received your code.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Goody Bags Are Back!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The BlizzCon 2017 Goody Bag is a backpack chock full of collectibles, including an exclusive Eidgenossin Mercy backpack hanger and a treasure trove of real-world loot based on your favorite Blizzard games. You can pre-purchase* this sack o\u2019 goodies <strong>now<\/strong>\u00a0through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gear.blizzard.com\/us\/blizzcon2017-goody-bag?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=community&amp;utm_content=blizzcon&amp;utm_campaign=BlizzCon2017GB_091317\">Blizzard Gear Store\u00a0<\/a>for $45 USD, but Virtual Ticket Purchasers can pre-purchase the Goody Bag at an automatically discounted price of $35.\u00a0You also have the option to get an Epic Upgrade for your Goody Bag to get even more gear.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Supplies are limited<\/u><\/strong>, so be sure to claim a Goody Bag while you can. <a href=\"https:\/\/blizzcon.com\/news\/21047790\">See what\u2019s inside and learn more about the Epic Upgrade option<\/a><\/p>\n<p>People attending BlizzCon in person will receive the standard Goody Bag with their ticket. If you&#8217;d like to purchase the additional items from the Epic Upgrade for your Goody Bag for $25, stay tuned for details.<\/p>\n<p>The BlizzCon merchandise is also coming back, with early access for ticket holders. Stay tuned for more details.<\/p>\n<p><em>*While supplies last. Price does not include tax, shipping, or applicable fees. All orders will be shipped from the United States. lnternational shipping rates may apply.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/us.battle.net\/support\/en\/article\/15499\">Read our Gear Store Shipping Information article for details.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Free Pre-Event Content, Opening Ceremony, and Esports Streams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year, you can catch tons of BlizzCon content online for free. Catch a selection of pre-event content free on BlizzCon.com, where new videos will be added each week until the convention starts.<\/p>\n<p>And as always, coverage of the BlizzCon opening ceremony and this year\u2019s esports tournaments\u2014including the global championships for StarCraft II, Heroes of the Storm, and World of Warcraft; the Hearthstone Inn-vitational and Tavern Vs. Tavern finals; and the finals of the Overwatch World Cup\u2014will be streamed for free in HD at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.blizzcon.com\/\">www.blizzcon.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BlizzCon\u00ae 2017 takes place November 3\u20134, but we\u2019re kicking off the celebration early with the\u00a0BlizzCon 2017 Virtual Ticket\u2014available to order starting today through the Blizzard Shop! 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