In addition to serving as a gathering place for Blizzard Entertainment gaming communities, BlizzCon will offer attendees a chance to enjoy: * Hands-on play time with the latest versions of Blizzard Entertainment games * Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers * Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents * Community contests with great prizes * Commemorative merchandise based on Blizzard Entertainment’s game universes * More activities and attractions to be announced The previous BlizzCon was held in Anaheim in October 2010. Tickets to the event sold out in minutes, and some of the highlights included the unveiling of Diablo III's fifth and final playable character class, the demon hunter, and an epic closing concert featuring Tenacious D.