Blizzard announces official Cataclysm launch events

If you are planning to go out and purchase your copy of Cataclysm from a brick and mortar location like so many of us did for the past two expansions, Blizzard has official launch events to accompany you at retail locations across the globe. In both Southern California and Toronto, Canada, these will include official dance contests with prizes for the lucky winners. In addition, many retailers will be open late on Dec. 6 and into Dec. 7 at midnight to sell copies of the game to the throngs of people hungry for giant, insane, lava-breathing dragon aspects.
It's going to be a Cataclysm world we'll all be living in come launch day. Are you going to try and dance your way into Blizzard's heart?
Edited to add: a complete list of the various events, including North America, Taiwan and Europe, can be found here.
It's going to be a Cataclysm world we'll all be living in come launch day. Are you going to try and dance your way into Blizzard's heart?
Edited to add: a complete list of the various events, including North America, Taiwan and Europe, can be found here.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Starsmore Nov 22nd 2010 3:07PM
So where are the events?
Rakah Nov 22nd 2010 4:38PM
Hmm we get ghostcrawler in london (leister square).
Mosios Nov 22nd 2010 5:56PM
So, wheres Australia?
Is this a good time to re-start the Blizzard hates oceania QQ
[inside joke from the oceania wow forums]
lovelywaz Nov 22nd 2010 7:00PM
EbGames on Swanston Street Melbourne, Australia "WILL" be opened till
late atleast 10pm on 7th Dec with a small Cata launch party !!
Dan Nov 23rd 2010 3:09PM
I'm confused by the London launch as it says Game Leicester Square on the website but there isn't a Game on Leicester Square. Anyone able to enlighten me somewhat to what I'm missing here?
paul Nov 22nd 2010 10:06PM
Game have hired the Sound nightclub/venue for the occasion I would think...
paul Nov 22nd 2010 10:10PM
http://www.game.co.uk/lowdown.aspx?lid=14972&cm_sp=blizzard-_-worldofwarcraft-_-cataclysm
Cataclysm Midnight Opening!
Prepare for an epic Midnight Opening – Azeroth style!
Hosted at the swanky central London nightlife spot Sound in the world-famous Leicester Square, the Cataclysm midnight launch will open at 10pm on 6th December to celebrate the latest essential chapter in the world’s most popular subscription MMO.
The Cataclysm Launch Event
The night will feature a full evening of launch festivities, including a Blizzcon-style Costume Competition, official Warcraft merchandise to buy, giveaways, unique photos opportunities and much more.
And then at 11pm Dethwing will unleashed on the world (of Warcraft) as fans get to walk away with the game, including the limited-numbers World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector’s Edition!
If you’re a Warcraft fan, there’s no better place to be!
We’ll see you there!
paul Nov 22nd 2010 10:21PM
That's right folks, GAME, the organisers of the UK Launch event, can't spell Deathwing.
Barkskin Nov 22nd 2010 3:09PM
Undead male ftw!!
jfofla Nov 22nd 2010 3:08PM
Where in SoCal?
Matthew Rossi Nov 22nd 2010 3:09PM
As of right now the announcement only says Southern California and Toronto, they haven't announced specific locations yet.
Matthew Rossi Nov 22nd 2010 3:10PM
Wow, even I can't use our comment system.
Foxfyr Nov 22nd 2010 3:14PM
California Location:
Fry's Electronics
10800 Kalama River Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Toronto Location:
EBGames/GameStop
425 Queen Street West,
Toronto, Ontario
Starsmore Nov 22nd 2010 3:20PM
Thanks, Foxfyr, that's what I was looking for.
Since my work blocks everything but WoW Insider.... guess I know what the IT Guys do on their days off.
David Nov 22nd 2010 3:14PM
Why do American websites always say "Toronto, Canada"?
Is there a notable Toronto in America or something?
Matthew Rossi Nov 22nd 2010 3:16PM
There are Toronto's in several US states, one in England, and one in New South Wales.
Kurash Nov 22nd 2010 3:48PM
That's "New South Wales, Australia" -- there's one in Canada too! :)
Phil Nov 22nd 2010 4:04PM
There is also a diner called Toronto's down the street from me. Man that would be awesome food while waiting for Cataclysm release....
VioletArrows Nov 22nd 2010 3:18PM
Funny how they know they have so many fans, then there's *one* location for all of the US, one for Canada, and then everyone in Asia's gotta try for either Moscow or Taipei. :/
talkingmike Nov 22nd 2010 3:58PM
My first thought after reading that was, "You silly, Moscow isn't in Asia--Oh wait, yeah it is."
Am I being Dumb White Guy by subconsciously lumping Russians in with the Europeans instead of Asians?