Watch the BlizzCon 2017 opening ceremony livestream here

The BlizzCon opening ceremony starts today at 11 am Pacific, and you can watch it all in the YouTube player above or on Twitch. This is where all the big announcements are made, and we expect lots of World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, StarCraft, Overwatch, and Heroes of the Storm news. If you miss the stream, keep an eye on our news feed for all the stories.

The BlizzCon 2017 opening ceremony and esports streams are free, though if you want to see absolutely everything, you'll need a Virtual Ticket. Bo is on the ground at the show, and we'll have coverage all weekend.

Tyler grew up in Silicon Valley during the '80s and '90s, playing games like Zork and Arkanoid on early PCs. He was later captivated by Myst, SimCity, Civilization, Command & Conquer, all the shooters they call "boomer shooters" now, and PS1 classic Bushido Blade (that's right: he had Bleem!). Tyler joined PC Gamer in 2011, and today he's focused on the site's news coverage. His hobbies include amateur boxing and adding to his 1,200-plus hours in Rocket League.