Since the issue of Diablo 3 on 28^th, June, 2008, related news of Diablo 3 appears first time. Before the upcoming of Blizzcon 2011, let’s see the important news of Diablo 3 on Blizzcon. What striking news will appear this Blizzcon? As Diablo has been issued for many years, Blizzcon of 2005 and 2007 did not announce important news. Because of tight schedule, blizzard did not hold Blizzcon in 2006. Diablo series has no special place at Blizzcon 2005. At Blizzcon 2007, there were still not many news of Diablo. Let’s start from the Blizzcon of 2008.

Blizzcon 2008. It was held in Anaheim Convention Center. It lasted from October 10^th to 11^th. As the Diablo 3 was issued at that time, it was put in an important place at Blizzcon. In an official theme poster, Tyrael was really striking. Demo of Diablo 3 was available on this convention. Many players, journalists and Fansites had the opportunity to experience battle in Tristram Cathedral. The biggest news of this Blizzcon is the third class, wizard, is made known. This is a traditional class. In official videos, wizard shows his great ability of attack. Runes system was also announced this day. Skill systems have been revised for many times. Runes can change the appearance and actual effect of skills. It is the only way to improve the skills.

Blizzcon 2009. It was held from August 21^st to 22^nd. The tickets to this convention were sold out in 16 minutes. The corner of Cain was first invited to join the convention as Fansites. They were the only Fansite in Asian area. Chief designers, such as Julian Love, Christian Lichtner, Michael Chu, and Jay Wilson were interviewed. The most important news of this Blizzcon was the announcement of new class, monk. This class combines paladin and assassin of Diablo 2. As this class is close to the monk in China, it is popular among Chinese players. Demo was available. Players could fight in act 2, in a desert. The scene is not large. But dungeons can be explored. At the same time, they announced news about items. At the beginning monk is the most powerful class, but now it is the least powerful one.

Blizzcon 2010. It was held October 21^st to 22^nd. Diablo 3 was not the leading role. Latest news about PVP arena, class attribute, Talisman was made known. The demo is the only version that can use dye which continues to be used in conventions. The announcement of arena redefined PK in Diablo. Players could form groups to PK. Blizzard promises Diablo 3 is not a competition game. The fifth class, demon hunter, was published. So far, all of the five classes have been published. Demon hunter is a good class that satisfies players’ expectation. Talisman was published this day. Many players looked forward to it. But because of various reasons, it was removed in 2011.

Blizzcon 2011. It was held October 21^st to 22^nd. The Diablo 3 must be in an important place at this Blizzcon. It is proved by the poster. From the schedule of Blizzcon 2011, the proportion of games is increased than that of last year. At the same time, the gifts sent to players are related to Diablo 3. They are murloc and tyrael. The goody bag of tyrael is a memory for 15 years’ anniversary of Diablo 3. anyway, we are looking forward to the issue of Diablo 3.