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From the debut of an all-new tournament to the return of storied world championships with a total prize pool upwards of $1.2 million USD, BlizzCon is the ultimate destination for esports fans living in Anaheim and around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This year\u2019s programming sees the introduction of the Blizzard Classic Cup, a brand new, cross-title team competition celebrating the legacy, rivalries, and personalities that have helped define Blizzard Esports. Spanning Heroes of the Storm, StarCraft\u00ae: Remastered, StarCraft II, and Warcraft\u00ae III: Reforged, the Classic Cup features iconic players competing under captains Nick \u201cTasteless\u201d Plott and Dan \u201cArtosis\u201d Stemkoski, with a $100,000 USD prize pool on the line. 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