World of Warcraft will also be in attendance along with ”exhibition matches, live raids, competitions and other attractions” hosted by Blizzard.
Diablo III has been kept behind doors for the most part, barely stepping into the light before retreating back into the studio, but the public can get their mitts on the action-RPG sequel at Gamescom again, announces the Polish Battle.net portal site.
”The world’s largest gaming convention will be held this year in Cologne, Germany, from 18 to 21 August, and Blizzard Entertainment’s massively mark its presence there,” reads the official statement, courtesy of translation.
”We have prepared for you, not just exhibition matches, live raids, competitions and other attractions, but also three great games, in which every visitor will be able to play.”
”Gamescom present at this year’s Diablo III, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, and for the first time in a playable version in Europe, Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm. Do not miss this unique opportunity to personally try out these three games, win prizes and cheer professional players in StarCraft II, and the teams fighting in the arena of World of Warcraft. Visit us in hall 6.1 (position B21 and C30). More information is available on the official site!”
Heart of the Swarm features the Zerg as it follows their version of events in a whole new story campaign. Diablo III has a public beta planned with Blizzard pinning hopes to ‘Q3 2011’. Will you be clamouring to get to Gamescom in Cologne, Germany this August?
