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Blizzard Entertainment have announced ambitious plans to open its own dedicated space for arena gaming this Fall. The so-named Blizzard Arena Los Angeles will open October 7th to coincide with theOverwatchseason one playoffs.
In a press release, Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime spoke with pride of the new venture: “We’re at a tipping point for esports and we look forward to helping usher in a new era of competition-based entertainment…We’re honored to bring the best in esports to the same stage that some of the biggest names in entertainment have called home.”
There are even plans to open a small store nearby, selling rotational merchandise dependent on whatever tournament is currently underway. That’s somebigbucks, brother.
Though the new arena, located at Burbank, California, is expected to be the home for the most prestigious competitive events withinOverwatch, Hearthstone, Starcraft II, World of Warcraft ArenaandHeroes of the Storm. Blizzardwillcontinue to include high-ranking matches as part of their Blizzcon events, traditionally held in Anaheim.
