World-Class Professional eSports at BlizzCon 2011

World-Class Professional eSports at BlizzCon 2011

We’re pleased to announce that the Global Battle.net Invitational and GSL October Final are both set to take place, live, during BlizzCon on Friday 21 and 22 October, 2011. Top competitors from all over the world will take to the stage in front of a sold-out crowd and put their skills to the test for a combined prize pool of nearly $300,000. Whether you’re attending BlizzCon in person or from the comfort of your own home, you’ll be able to catch all of the action and root for your favourite players.

More information about BlizzCon and the 2011 Global Battle.net Invitational can be found at the official BlizzCon website (www.blizzcon.com), and more information on the GSL can be found on its official website (www.gomtv.net). Read the official press release here.

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Jakzhul
Sylvanas
Jakzhul
16/07/2011
By professional Esports they mean Starcraft 2 right? Blizz killed the professional esport WoW scene.
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Marnath
Frostmane
Marnath
18/07/2011
@Jakzhul: Yeah they kinda did
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Lorelei
Azshara
Lorelei
13/07/2011
Go MarineKing! I hope MKP can win one of the two Tourneys. And hopefully NaNiwa is in CodeS in October and gets a shot for the BlizzCon. :)
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Jito
Emerald Dream
Jito
12/07/2011
I can't wait for this. The eSport competitions at Blizzcon are always a highlight for me, especially the Starcraft matches (sorry WoW <3).
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Chrisholla
Aszune
Chrisholla
12/07/2011
Doe's this mean you'll endevour to make 3v3 balanced by October?

Thought not. Cy@