By Keith Cross on Feb 12, 2008

Blizzard has announced plans for the fourth Blizzard Worldwide Invitational which will be held in Paris. The two day event will include tournaments, discussion panels, entertainment, and more.

PARIS, France. - February 11, 2008 - Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced plans to hold its fourth Worldwide Invitational in Paris, France on the 28th and 29th of June. The 2008 Blizzard Entertainment® Worldwide Invitational will bring the company and gamers together in a convention atmosphere, celebrating the communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft®, Diablo® and StarCraft® series as well as showcasing the skills of top eSports gamers from around the world. The first Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational to be held in Europe, the event will take place at Hall 5 of the Porte de Versailles Exposition Center in Paris.

\"We look forward to bringing the Blizzard Worldwide Invitational to Europe for the first time and sharing our latest news with players there,\" said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. \"In addition to the great tournament gaming that will be taking place at the event, we’re planning an entertaining show for all attendees.\"

Open to gamers of ages 16 and up, or younger if accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult, the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational will feature exciting StarCraft, Warcraft III and World of Warcraft® invitational tournaments, with a variety of other activities over the two-day event, including:

Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers
Artist and developer signings
Hands-on play with World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King™ and StarCraft II
Merchandise and other products based on the Blizzard Entertainment game universes
A silent auction
Musical performances
And more exciting activities to be announced