Ok, i got pwned...on easy...it was sad, but the game is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

got there early and only waited in line for 5 min.

They got mad because i took pictures, but then i flashed a press bag and just said "Xfire" and they backed off...so here is what i got...






--mbg

The doors will be opening soon...

It is 7:30 California time.


Live chats happening at 12:00 or just after.

I was thinking of giving away my murloc suit card, but then i just realized that they are going for a lot of money on Ebay...now I don't know what to do!

--mbg

We're live at the Lost Bar in Anaheim right now!

Thanks to everyone who came out, including all of our trivia winners. Xfire and all of our greatest WoW Insider fans are live and in person, and getting ready for the convention tomorrow!

Here's a liveblog interview with Eric, also known as Rython on Blackhand:

Q: How are you liking this WoW Insider meetup?

A: I am loving it-- great bunch of people that I probably would have never met, and everybody's here to have a good time, get a couple Murloc suits and party down!

Q: What do you think the next expansion's going to be?

A: I personally, just from reading WoW Insider, think that Northrend is coming down the pipeline.

Q: So you think we're going to fight Arthas?

A: I think that is a strong possibility-- I don't see why not. That is a staple in WoW.

Q: Do you think Blizzard will announce a new game?

A: There's definitely something that's going to be announced-- I don't want to guess, but whatever it is, it's going to be exciting.

Q: Great, anything else you want to tell Xfire Blizconners?

A: Yeah, this is the mecca of WoW.. And I'm sorry that a lot of people can't be here, but the ones that are here, hope they have a great time and enjoy the shows.

Q: Last question: Nerf or buff warlocks?

A: [Laughs] No comment. I'm a mage, I have no preference.

Thanks! Woot for the WoW Insider meetup at BlizzCon?

The Hukhukhukhukhuk's will be joining us on Xfire for a chat tomorrow at 12:00 noon Pacific Time. Be sure to add blizzcon2007 to be part of the chat and to ask this top ranked 5 on 5 team anything you would like to know.

To prepare some questions be sure to visit the WoW Classes Debate from when the team last visited us on Xfire.

Learn more about the team on the EG page

--Twiceuzi

Hello all. We checked in and got our goodie bag. I think that i may give away my murloc suit key to the person who most impresses me with their blog comments throughout BlizzCon...

Of course they have not yet told us about the which game the Beta key they are giving us is for.

Anyways, here are a few pics of the goodies + some pics of people waiting for them...

Package of stuff:


T-Shirt:


Heroes of Azeroth Starter Deck:


Gift Card:


Back of Gift Card:


Lines:


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--mbg

[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: ok we've got about 10 minutes left, so let's do a lightning round
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: I'll post questions, and you guys just quick punch in a yes or no answer
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: and you questioners, you ask lots of yes or no questions
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: everybody ready?
amandarivera: No
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: YES
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: ok here we go LIGHTNING ROUNNDDDDDD

Question: cthulhutron: Do you see anything in the blizzcon area which would hint to a WotLK expansion, such as banners or something?
Answer: [WoWInsider]mikeschramm: NO
harpere: nope
amandarivera: Nope

Question: curruptmind: Question : will there be a collectors edition to new expansion if so what kind of pets do you think they will give us in it?
Answer: amandarivera: yes
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: YES, pandaren
harpere: yes
harpere: and who knows with blizz what sort of crazy pets they'll add

Question: {Dark}Canna: Can I have a Murloc Suit?
Answer: [WoWInsider]mikeschramm: NO!!!!
amandarivera: I'm hoping for a baby worgen
harpere: sorry, i'm keeping mine!

Question: Boojangels: Wow breaking 10 million player mark?
Answer: [WoWInsider]mikeschramm: YES
amandarivera: nope
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: O RLY
harpere: yes
harpere: (the real question is when)

Question: weaksauce: question: wil there be a wow 2?????????
Answer: amandarivera: and yes
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: there already is
harpere: if you aren't providing that question with any timeframe... then yes.
amandarivera: no
harpere: (but i think they're just as likely to attempt Starcraft or Diablo as new MMO franchises in the future)

Question: SaintAvalon: YES OR NO Will hunters pets get some pathing where they don't get lost, stuck, or otherwise incompasitated?!?!?
Answer: [WoWInsider]mikeschramm: no, nerf hunters
amandarivera: down with BRK
amandarivera:

Question: Emy?!?!: Will there be any neutral races like lets say goblins so that both Alliance and Horde be able to chat easier with friends?...

Question: Edge: blizz usually take a whole lot of time to announce let alone release new addiotns to their games... do you think blizzard will manage to release another wow expansion just after 1 year? (or could they be finally be honouring their expansion pack per year promise?)
Answer: [WoWInsider]mikeschramm: Rob Pardo has said that they are committed to churning out one per year
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: I don't think it'll happen in February, but I think they will release it in the first half of next year
harpere: ...but the CMs have sort of backtracked on that language since Pardo initially said it.
amandarivera: Actually yes, I think they are rocking with enough people on their team, and they are refining their release process as they go along. It'll happen
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: the last BlizzCon was fall 2005, and the expansion didn't come out this year, so who knows
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: *until this year
harpere: I'm really concerned over the fact that the CMs have basically denied any promise for a specific expansion release date... it makes me wonder if we're back to the same old "when it's done" game -- though Amanda makes a good point, they do have enough of a team to get the work done, I think.
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: here's an arena question

Question: Oracle} Anime: [TTHS]Prophet: Again on the pro esport area, WoW Arena 2v2 has gone pro but the mechanics mean that certain combinations being far better than others. Do you think Blizzard will aim to balance this (seeing as it has gone pro) or do you think people can accuse them of passively doctoring the outcome of the arena ladders in favour of certain class combinations?
Answer: [WoWInsider]mikeschramm: first of all, 2v2 isn't pro arena, according to Blizzard (who like 5v5) or the WSVG (who like 3v3)
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: 2v2 isn't balanced enough to be pro, from what I've heard
harpere: I believe Blizzard is actively working to balance these things.
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: meh but two classes at a time is so...

Here's the transcript from the WoW Insider Chat. The first chat from BlizzCon 2007! Keep checking back for more!

[Xfire] BlizzCon 2007: Hello from BlizzCon 2007!! Welcome to the first in a series of live chats brought to you by Xfire live on the scene! Our first chat is with special guests from WoW Insider! Who will now start taking your questions!
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: woot hi everybody!
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: hey all, I'm Mike Schramm, co-lead of WoW Insider, a blog about Blizzard and World of Warcraft
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: we are live from Anaheim, just seconds away from the convention center where BlizzCon will be tomorrow
amandarivera: Yo yo yo! It's Amanda here from WoW Insider, bloggette and all around Blizzard fangirl.
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: and elizabeth harper should be joining us shortly
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: first question

Question: ‡PL‡FaTDoG[Myspace]: Will they make the Max level 80, in World of warcraft
Answer: [WoWInsider]mikeschramm: amanda, what do you think, will they raise the level cap?
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: I think the level cap will be raised
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: but not in the traditional way-- I think the talents/hero points rumor is closest to the truth
amandarivera: I believe they will, the current game model is about progression, about increasing the prowess of the characters.
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: if blizzard is interested in making money, they'll raise the level cap
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: but if they're the game company we hope for, they'll also include some midlevel content!
amandarivera: The bosses will continue to increase in difficulty as more expansions are released, so it's natural that the level cap will also increase.
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm: next question

Question: [TTHS]Prophet: How likely do you think it is that Blizzard will announce Diablo 3 at Blizzcon this year or do you think D3 is a pipe dream...at least for the near future?
Answer: [WoWInsider]mikeschramm: I think Blizzard will announce Diablo 3, I
[WoWInsider]mikeschramm:...

It is not too exciting yet, but we will pick up our badges soon.

The WoW Insider chat is currently going on, but I thought I would share these hot pics with you!

Remember to join in the chats all weekend long just add the friend "blizzcon2007."

Here is the front of the building:


Here is the back of the building:


Here are some orange pants??? - can you guess which Xfire staff member is wearing them?



--mbg

A quick overview of the way an Xfire chat works:

Central Command - You can't talk there, but that is where the questions will be answered

Question Room - Post Questions

Unofficial Chatter - Talk about whatever

Don't bug "BlizzCon2007" that person is busy running the chat

Have fun - Don't Spam!! We will mute you if need be