By The annual 2017 BlizzCon convention hosted thousands of video game enthusiasts over the weekend. The event ran on Friday and Saturday with activities packed in from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The convention organized by Blizzard Entertainment, the group responsible for Overwatch, Hearthstone and World of Warcraft offered attendees screenings, gaming tournaments, panel discussions and Q&As. Fans came in their best cosplay from popular games and showed off their BlizzCon exclusive merchandise.
There were also news releases coming out of the convention including new characters, maps and updates set to premiere in the coming months. BlizzCon will return next year, but the location is yet to be announced.
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- This dedicated fan went all out for his cosplay. His prosthetic eye is not a prop, it’s the real thing.
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- Not all Blizzard heroes are full armor and dangerous weapons, like this Heroes of the Storm character.
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- Attendees of the 2017 BlizzCon came dressed in their best cosplay over the weekend.
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- 3-D printers make props like this giant Doomfist from Overwatch possible for cosplayers at BlizzCon 2017.
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- This fan came as the character, Mercy from Overwatch. This character had special released badges just for BlizzCon.
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- The creator of Doomfist from Blizzard’s video game, Overwatch.
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- Mei and Tracer, heroes from Overwatch at BlizzCon at the Anaheim Convention Center
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- When the night fell, these Blizzard game characters came to life as the icicles. Parts of their costumes glowed in the dark.
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- This family spent six hours each day to complete their World of Warcraft costumes for BlizzCon 2017.
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- Fans dressed as Overwatch characters at BlizzCon 2017.
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- BlizzCon would not be the same without dedicated fans who go above and beyond with cosplay.
