August 11, 2008 | 10:06 am

Tickets went on sale today for BlizzCon 2008, video game maker Blizzard’s third con, to be held Oct. 10–11 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The ticket price is $100, and you can purchase tickets here.
Within the first few hours, Kotaku reported problems completing ticket sales and Blizzard had taken the site down for maintenance.
The fan expo—which starts the day after Yom Kippur, but falls on Shabbat—gathers together gamers from around the world, allowing people who engage in the MMORPG game “World of Warcraft” and multiplayer games like “Starcraft” and “Diablo” to meet face to face. There’s also a chance to game for cash prizes, a cosplay costume contest, an original song contest, a dance contest, etc. The past two conventions featured performances by The Offspring and comedian Jay Mohr. Blizzard has yet to announce this year’s entertainment.
Mike Morhaime, president and a co-founder of Irvine-based Blizzard Entertainment, is not only a game enthusiast but also a bit of a mensch. He’s been actively involved with the Jewish Federation Orange County’s Young Leadership Division.
And since I can’t think about WOW or Blizzard without flashing on the “South Park” episode, “Make Love, Not Warcraft” check it out here.
Also, be sure to watch the trailer for “Second Skin,” which we can only hope will screen in the Southland during or around the time of the con.
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