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Conan O'Brien gets a golden doom hammer

Johanna Faries, President of Blizzard Entertainment, and Conan O'Brien on Tuesday about the world of playing at SXSW. O'Brien, the legendary comedian, is a self -proclaimed “unsuspecting player” who is known (bad, according to his own report) with World of Warcraft and Diablo. (Randnote: O'Brien said he wants to be “a demon, maybe a necromant” in the next Diablo game.)

The two found that the inclusion of a game discussion by SXSW was overdue recognition due to the importance of the industry, which increasingly influenced film and television, since the gaming -IIP for the screen is changed. Her chat took place for a few days after Activision was returned by Blizzcon, a celebration of all things Blizzard, which normally contains things like Big -Game announcements, and the chance of creating “a different kind of meeting for players”.

It is the community aspect of playing -the gathering of people around the world who can appreciate interactive storytelling and art in games -which O'Brien said he loves.

As a thank you for his commitment to the gaming community, Faries O'Brien gave themselves a huge gold-thousand hammer on stage, an allusion to WoW fans. O'Brien said he would appreciate it, even if his wife will tell him that “this will not go on the first floor anywhere.”