If you couldn't get BlizzCon tickets and aren't a DirecTV subscriber, there's another way you can view coverage of the event. Eyonix has announced on the official forums that you'll be able to purchase a live internet stream of the convention for the first time this year.

The stream, which costs $39.95, will contain the same content as the DirecTV pay-per-view coverage, and you'll get the exclusive Grunty the Murloc Marine in-game pet. That means you can watch "over 16 hours of video, including interviews and commentary, main stage presentations, and tournament coverage" right from your computer.

Visit the BlizzCon 2009 Live Stream Web site to place your order or test out your system to make sure it'll play the video. ZAM user PentUpAnger has started a thread in our general forum on the BlizzCon internet stream, so feel free to add to the discussion. BlizzCon will be held from Aug. 21-22 and ZAM staff members will be at the Anaheim Convention Center to supply you with as much news as possible.