An anticipated event for many, Blizzard has gone on to announce details about BlizzCon 2009.

Taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22, the event has been expanded to a fourth convention hall over last year's three.

“We’ve been amazed by the incredible response to each of our previous BlizzCon events,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We’re pleased to be bringing the convention back to Anaheim this year, and we look forward to this new opportunity to meet Blizzard gamers from around the world.”

Attendees will be in for a variety of activities during the two-day event, including

# Hands-on play time with upcoming Blizzard Entertainment games
# Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers
# Competitive and casual tournaments for players to showcase their talents
# Community contests with great prizes
# Commemorative merchandise based on Blizzard Entertainment's game universes
# A silent auction
# More exciting activities and attractions to be announced

At this point in time, pricing and ticket availability is set to be announced in the coming months on BlizzCon's official website, as we further approach the event date.