Heroes Never Die

Thirty years ago, Blizzard Entertainment spawned Warcraft, and then World of Warcraft a decade later, unleashing hordes of orcs and humans onto millions of fans' computer screens. Computer gaming would never be the same. But even as Blizzard conquered gamers' wallets with franchises like Diablo, Starcraft, World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Overwatch, it faced internal battles of its own.

Join CHM to hear from New York Times bestselling author and Bloomberg News reporter Jason Schreier, author of Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment, a new book based on interviews with more than 300 current and former Blizzard employees. Schreier will offer a deeper understanding of the company's culture and the lessons learned from its highs and lows, as well as broader implications for the video game industry and for Blizzard's future.

What You’ll Experience 

• A fireside chat with Jason Schreier, author of Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment, moderated by CHM curator and gamer Hansen Hsu.
• Insights about Blizzard based on insider interviews.
• Q&A with the author and a book signing.

Agenda

6:30 p.m. PST
Check-in

7 p.m. PST
Program

8:20 p.m. PST
Book Signing