Come celebrate the dawn of a new age of Azeroth! On the evening before World of Warcraft: Cataclysm's launch, select retail stores in the US, Canada, France, Germany, Russia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, and the region of Taiwan will be holding special events to celebrate the expansion's release. Join your fellow World of Warcraft players for a night of camaraderie and exciting events, including contests, prizes, costumes, dance, music, and more before the stores open their doors to welcome gamers who want to be among the first to purchase and play the new expansion.
For more information on official World of Warcraft: Cataclysm launch celebrations near you, including times and a list of local activities and events, check out the list of cities in the left menu.
Berlin
Join us on the evening of December 6 to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and be among the first to purchase and play the new expansion! Developers from the World of Warcraft team will be on-site to sign copies and meet players, and attendees will have a chance to participate in organized activities and win great prizes. Find out what time the festivities begin and check out the list of activities below.
Location
Media Markt TV-HiFi-Elektro GmbH Berlin-Tegel
Hallen am Borsigturm
Am Borsigturm 2
13507 Berlin-Tegel
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News
Cataclysmic launch events across Europe
17.11.2010
The face of Azeroth will be changed forever by the awakening of Deathwing. Both Alliance and Horde are mustering their forces against the Black Dragonflight. Be part of this new struggle and heed the call of your faction’s leaders: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm launches soon! On the evening of December 6, retailers across Europe will be hosting special store openings to celebrate the release of this hotly awaited expansion. So join us, and be among the first to get your hands on the Collector’s Edition of Word of Warcraft: Cataclysm!
When
December, 6th 10pm
with Blizzard staff:
Scott Mercer
Lead Encounter Designer
Patrick Magruder
Lead Software Engineer - Game Systems
Activities
Coming Soon!
Prizes
Coming Soon!
Fountain Valley
Join us on the evening of December 6 to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and be among the first to purchase and play the new expansion! Developers from the World of Warcraft team will be on-site to sign copies and meet players, and attendees will have a chance to participate in organized activities and win great prizes. Find out what time the festivities begin and check out the list of activities below.
Location
Fry's Electronics
10800 Kalama River Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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When
December 6th, 9pm
with Blizzard staff:
Members of the World of Warcraft development Team
Activities
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Performance by The Artist Formerly Known As Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain, Blizzard's in-house and in-game band
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Dance contest – Sign up on-site. Space is limited, so arrive early for a chance to participate!
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World of Warcraft developer meet-up and signing
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And more!
Prizes
Coming Soon!
London
Join us on the evening of December 6 to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and be among the first to purchase and play the new expansion! Developers from the World of Warcraft team will be on-site to sign copies and meet players, and attendees will have a chance to participate in organized activities and win great prizes. Find out what time the festivities begin and check out the list of activities below.
Location
GAME
Sound
1 Leicester Square
London WC2H 7NA
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News
Cataclysmic launch events across Europe
17.11.2010
The face of Azeroth will be changed forever by the awakening of Deathwing. Both Alliance and Horde are mustering their forces against the Black Dragonflight. Be part of this new struggle and heed the call of your faction’s leaders: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm launches soon! On the evening of December 6, retailers across Europe will be hosting special store openings to celebrate the release of this hotly awaited expansion. So join us, and be among the first to get your hands on the Collector’s Edition of Word of Warcraft: Cataclysm!
When
December, 6th 7pm
with Blizzard staff:
Greg Street
Lead Systems Designer
Dave Kosak
Game Designer
Activities
Coming Soon!
Prizes
Coming Soon!
Madrid
Join us on the evening of December 6 to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and be among the first to purchase and play the new expansion! Developers from the World of Warcraft team will be on-site to sign copies and meet players, and attendees will have a chance to participate in organized activities and win great prizes. Find out what time the festivities begin and check out the list of activities below.
Location
FNAC
Preciados, 28
28013 Madrid
Spain
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News
Cataclysmic launch events across Europe
17.11.2010
The face of Azeroth will be changed forever by the awakening of Deathwing. Both Alliance and Horde are mustering their forces against the Black Dragonflight. Be part of this new struggle and heed the call of your faction’s leaders: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm launches soon! On the evening of December 6, retailers across Europe will be hosting special store openings to celebrate the release of this hotly awaited expansion. So join us, and be among the first to get your hands on the Collector’s Edition of Word of Warcraft: Cataclysm!
When
December, 6th 8pm
with Blizzard staff:
Cory Stockton
Lead Content Designer
Rob Sevilla
3D Artist
Activities
Coming Soon!
Prizes
Coming Soon!
Moscow
Join us on the evening of December 6 to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and be among the first to purchase and play the new expansion! Developers from the World of Warcraft team will be on-site to sign copies and meet players, and attendees will have a chance to participate in organized activities and win great prizes. Find out what time the festivities begin and check out the list of activities below.
Location
M. ВИДЕО
ТЦ «Метрополис»
Москва, Ленинградское шоссе, 16
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News
Cataclysmic launch events across Europe
17.11.2010
The face of Azeroth will be changed forever by the awakening of Deathwing. Both Alliance and Horde are mustering their forces against the Black Dragonflight. Be part of this new struggle and heed the call of your faction’s leaders: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm launches soon! On the evening of December 6, retailers across Europe will be hosting special store openings to celebrate the release of this hotly awaited expansion. So join us, and be among the first to get your hands on the Collector’s Edition of Word of Warcraft: Cataclysm!
When
December, 6th 8pm
with Blizzard staff:
Joe Shely
Senior Game Designer I
Russell Brower
Director of Audio
Monte Krol
Lead Tools Programmer
Activities
Coming Soon!
Prizes
Coming Soon!
Paris
Join us on the evening of December 6 to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and be among the first to purchase and play the new expansion! Developers from the World of Warcraft team will be on-site to sign copies and meet players, and attendees will have a chance to participate in organized activities and win great prizes. Find out what time the festivities begin and check out the list of activities below.
Location
FNAC
Galerie du Claridge
74, avenue des Champs-Elysées Paris 75008
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News
Cataclysmic launch events across Europe
17.11.2010
The face of Azeroth will be changed forever by the awakening of Deathwing. Both Alliance and Horde are mustering their forces against the Black Dragonflight. Be part of this new struggle and heed the call of your faction’s leaders: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm launches soon! On the evening of December 6, retailers across Europe will be hosting special store openings to celebrate the release of this hotly awaited expansion. So join us, and be among the first to get your hands on the Collector’s Edition of Word of Warcraft: Cataclysm!
When
December, 6th - Activities 6pm, Doors 9pm
with Blizzard staff:
Carlos Guerrero
Sr Game Producer
Jesse McCree
Lead Level Designer
Activities
Coming Soon!
Prizes
Coming Soon!
Rotterdam
Join us on the evening of December 6 to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and be among the first to purchase and play the new expansion! Developers from the World of Warcraft team will be on-site to sign copies and meet players, and attendees will have a chance to participate in organized activities and win great prizes. Find out what time the festivities begin and check out the list of activities below.
Location
MEDIA MARKT
Binnenwegplein 50-52
3012 KA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
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News
Cataclysmic launch events across Europe
17.11.2010
The face of Azeroth will be changed forever by the awakening of Deathwing. Both Alliance and Horde are mustering their forces against the Black Dragonflight. Be part of this new struggle and heed the call of your faction’s leaders: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm launches soon! On the evening of December 6, retailers across Europe will be hosting special store openings to celebrate the release of this hotly awaited expansion. So join us, and be among the first to get your hands on the Collector’s Edition of Word of Warcraft: Cataclysm!
When
December, 6th 10pm
with Blizzard staff:
John Lagrave
Sr Game Producer
Gary Platner
Lead Environment Artist
Activities
Coming Soon!
Prizes
Coming Soon!
Stockholm
Join us on the evening of December 6 to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and be among the first to purchase and play the new expansion! Developers from the World of Warcraft team will be on-site to sign copies and meet players, and attendees will have a chance to participate in organized activities and win great prizes. Find out what time the festivities begin and check out the list of activities below.
Location
WEBHALLEN
Sveavägen 39
11134 Stockholm
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News
Cataclysmic launch events across Europe
17.11.2010
The face of Azeroth will be changed forever by the awakening of Deathwing. Both Alliance and Horde are mustering their forces against the Black Dragonflight. Be part of this new struggle and heed the call of your faction’s leaders: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm launches soon! On the evening of December 6, retailers across Europe will be hosting special store openings to celebrate the release of this hotly awaited expansion. So join us, and be among the first to get your hands on the Collector’s Edition of Word of Warcraft: Cataclysm!
When
December, 6th 10pm
with Blizzard staff:
Rob Foote
Senior Game Producer
Ed Hanes
Level Designer
Activities
Coming Soon!
Prizes
Coming Soon!
Taipei
Join us on the evening of December 8 to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and be among the first to purchase and play the new expansion! Developers from the World of Warcraft team will be on-site to sign copies and meet players, and attendees will have a chance to participate in organized activities and win great prizes. Find out what time the festivities begin and check out the list of activities below.
When
December, 8th 7:30pm
with Blizzard staff:
Paul Sams
Chief Operating Officer
Ion Hazzikostas
Game Designer
Activities
Coming Soon!
Prizes
Coming Soon!
Toronto
Join us on the evening of December 6 to celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and be among the first to purchase and play the new expansion! Developers from the World of Warcraft team will be on-site to sign copies and meet players, and attendees will have a chance to participate in organized activities and win great prizes. Find out what time the festivities begin and check out the list of activities below.
Location
EBGames/GameStop
425 Queen Street West,
Toronto, Ontario
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When
December, 6th 10pm
with Blizzard staff:
Ray Cobo
Senior Game Producer
Activities
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Dance contest
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World of Warcraft developer meet-up and signing
Prizes
Coming Soon!