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Starcraft II's Campaign Is Certainly Trying Something Different
Blame Blizzard's PR campaign, blame the length of PR the game's endured, but I don't think I've ever seen Starcraft II's singleplayer campaign really laid out in front of me before. And now, I'm kinda glad that I have. More »
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Comment by n00b_pwner: So how long until World of Starcraft gets announced? 14 Responses | Other threads
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starcraft
Starcraft II's Tech Tree In All Its Glory
In the olden days, you used to get this sort of thing as a lovely big poster, which came folded neatly inside your game's large cardboard box. These days, you'll have to make do with viewing your Starcraft II tech trees online. More »
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Comment by Calvin: I haven't played ANY Starcraft games yet, but when I get this, I'm going to go for the Green tech... 17 Responses | Other threads
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Heck No, Possibly
And The StarCraft II LAN Petitioning Commences
Angered by news that Blizzard has decided to leave LAN multiplayer out of StarCraft II, fans are doing what fans have done in such situations since the dawn of time - signing a letter. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by (Zombie) Jolan: *waits expectantly for a surge of Starcraft 2 boycotters* 22 Responses | Other threads
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starcraft
No LAN Play For Starcraft II
One of the reasons Starcraft is still such a big hit at LAN parties is that, like most "older" PC titles, it supports multiplayer over a local network. Starcraft II will do no such thing. More »
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Comment by Alternate: Holy shit, they just lost a purchase. They must have gone out of their minds? LAN gaming is still pretty big,... 37 Responses | Other threads
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project hydra
Three Things We Weren't Allowed To Photograph At Blizzard HQ
During our visit to Blizzard's headquarters, we were given a tour of the developer's campus, a massive office complex that houses a giant Orc statue, an employee-only library filled with nerdy reference, and plenty of things kept top secret. More »
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Comment by facek: "Project Hydra" has been talked about hear and there, so the name isn't something they just came up with for... 5 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
Blame WoW For Starcraft II's Late, Late Release
Blizzard's Starcraft was released in 1998. It's sequel, Starcraft II, won't be out until at least 2009. Why the hold-up? Blame World of Warcraft. More »
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Comment by WiNg0o: I'm ok with it ruining lives, BUT NOT MY STARCRAFT! World of Warcraft YOU'VE GONE TOO FAR! 32 Responses | Other threads
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hell, it's about time
StarCraft II Beta Planned To Last 4 To 6 Months
Dustin Browder, lead designer on StarCraft II at Blizzard, says that the team is planning to have a publicly playable beta for the game that runs about "four to six months." When that would go live, Blizzard still isn't saying. More »
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Comment by BarfHappy: All i want is the Zerg campaign, see you in XYears (3? 5?), blizz won't see my money for SC2... 6 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
StarCraft II Hands-On: Round Three
This past week, Blizzard invited press to visit its Irvine, California campus to go hands-on with the latest and greatest build of StarCraft II's multiplayer game. That wasn't the original plan. More »
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Comment by Firelance: Man, I would pay to beta test SC2. This is looking real good. 11 Responses | Other threads
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Here's 17 Minutes Of Starcraft II Gameplay
Blizzard have released the third of their "Battle Reports", in-depth videos showing off some of the finer features of upcoming RTS powerhouse Starcraft II. -
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Yes, Blizzard Is Still Aiming To Release StarCraft II This Year
The release dates we've been hearing for StarCraft II have been fourth quarter 2009. In an interview with Swedish game site Press2play.TV, StarCraft II lead designer Chris Sigaty says... More »
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Comment by AXATAX: Now how about Diablo 3? 2009? Early 2010? Please!? ... *sigh* I really want that game :( 9 Responses | Other threads
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starcraft ii
Blizzard Preps For StarCraft II Beta
Blizzard is starting to gear up for the StarCraft II Beta, the company said recently in an email sent out to game writers.
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Comment by Char Aznable says, Hail to the King of Pop: This is probably just me, but I'm actually incredibly bored by Starcraft 2. I expect a bunch of replies stating... 36 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Things Dying In Starcraft II
For some of us, playing StarCraft competitively is a beautiful ballet of dying over and over again, so it's good that Blizzard is working hard on making death interesting in StarCraft II. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by sentroshi: No sound? Also, anyone here think the effect will wear off after a while? I think it will. :( 10 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
Starcraft Could Be Out This Year, If...
The Starcraft II beta starting this summer is a sign of things to come. A release date is a sign of we things come to all of us. We don't have a release date. More »
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Comment by kitsuneconundrum: to be honest, all im hoping from starcraft 2 is a dota adaptation. 15 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
Tomorrow Is Your Last Day To Not Get BlizzCon Tickets
In case you missed out on the first round of BlizzCon 2009 tickets, make sure you make it to the BlizzCon website tomorrow morning to miss out on that batch as well. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Masonvrocks: Why do people pay that much just to go to blizzcon? They're only going to cover maybe three games, WoW,... 26 Responses | Other threads
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BlizzCon 2009
BlizzCon Exclusive WoW Pet Is A Space Marine, Sort Of
Meet Grunty the Murloc Marine, the StarCraft-flavored exclusive World of Warcraft pet that should be available for ridiculous amounts of money on eBay following this year's BlizzCon. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by God Hand BrynnFlynn: ... That thing is cute enough to almost make me get back on the crack train. *sighs* Too bad the... 14 Responses | Other threads
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starcraft
Starcraft II Beta Will Start This "Summer"
Did you sign up for the Starcraft II beta? Silly question. Of course you did. Well, if you get in, looks like you won't have long to wait to get your Zerg on! More »
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Comment by MrBangBam: The marine in the background looks awkward. Why is he wearing 100% full gear? 12 Responses | Other threads
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beta watch
New Beta Opt-In Process For StarCraft II
There's a new beta opt-in procedure at Blizzard's recently revamped Battle.net that StarCraft II beta hopefuls should probably go check out. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Weegee: Forbidden You don't have permission to access /account/management/beta-profile.xml on this server. Is what I get anyway. 14 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
BlizzCon Tickets Go On Sale May 16, Event To Be Streamed Online
Blizzard's fourth annual convention of all things WarCraft, Starcraft and Diablo touches down in Anaheim, California this August. The highly coveted, hard-to-come-by first tickets to BlizzCon 09 go on sale May 16th. More »
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Comment by Nirolak: Is that ghost... neon green? That has to be the least effective cloak I have ever seen. 4 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Over 20 Minutes Of Starcraft II Gameplay Footage
Blizzard have released the second of their Starcraft II "Battle Reports", which feature developers giving a play-by-play as two players duke it out in the upcoming strategy title. More »
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Comment by Vidunder: Did I just see a football match or a starcraft game? Stressing the game with an overhyped commentary doesn't help that... 15 Responses | Other threads
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gallery
It's Time For New Starcraft II Screens
Been a while since we posted Starcraft II screens. And frankly, it's been a while because they were all starting to look the same. The break has, however, done wonders for our attention span. More » -
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Kerrigan Loses Her Voice In StarCraft II
Despite appearing in the Kerrigan reveal trailer shown at BlizzCon 2008, Glynnis Talken Campbell, the original voice of StarCraft's Queen of Blades, will not be voicing the character in StarCraft II. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Valnen: Blizzard has been really retarded when it comes to voice acting lately. Like REALLY retarded. First they picked awful voice... 20 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
StarCraft II Graphical Updates: Before And After
The art team for upcoming real-time-strategy StarCraft II has been busy. It's been adding new animations and improving textures. Check out the before and after pictures of the game's insectoid Zerg faction. More »
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Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: My PC is weeping pre-maturely for this game. I haven't hit a game like I hit red-headed stepchildren on it... 6 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
StarCraft II In The Final Stretch
Dustin Browder, lead developer for Blizzard's StarCraft II, took some time out of his busy schedule yesterday to assure visitors to the game's official forums that the game was "in the final stretch." More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by balls187: Why complain about long turn around times? Blizzard games are pretty much guaranteed blockbusters, so perhaps there is some truth... 93 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
Blizzard Dates BlizzCon 2009
Blizzard has officially announced their fourth annual BlizzCon fan convention, calling for fans of World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Starcraft to converge on Anaheim, California, for the August 21-22 event. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by s1L3nt_n18t: Could they maybe please just once have Blizzcon on the East Coast? I have wanted to go Blizzcon forever. Oh... 7 Responses | Other threads
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zerg
StarCraft II Valentine's Cards
The Blizzard folks created three handy-dandy high-resolution StarCraft II-themed Valentine's Day cards for tomorrow's little romance celebration. More »
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Comment by Snacky_Smores: How many ladies would that don't play games would get these cards? I know they would understand the love parts... 16 Responses | Other threads
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battle.net 2.0
StarCraft II, Next Gen Battle.net Betas "In The Next Few Months"
While the wait for StarCraft II may already be agonizingly long, the promise of a playable multiplayer beta helps many of us get out of bed every morning. So when will we get it? More »
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Comment by ThisCharmingMan: I really don't see this beta arriving before Blizzcon. I've been taking every bit of Blizzard news with a grain... 7 Responses | Other threads
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starcraft ii
Blizzard Mum On Its One Big Game For 2009
Is StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty going to make 2009? Blizzard isn't saying, sticking to the "it's done when it's done" release date. But there's definitely one big Blizzard-developed title in store this year.
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Comment by DarkSonic999: "And while Blizzard did say it has "substantial expansions" planned for World of Warcraft this year, we'd find it hard... 21 Responses | Other threads
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e3 expo
No, Blizzard Will Not Be At E3 This Year
Sorry, but we won't be playing StarCraft II, Diablo III or World of Warcraft at this year's E3 expo. Activision will be there, but corporate sibling Blizzard, and its many in-development wares, will not. More »
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Comment by MyBigToe: Does that mean Starcraft and Diablo are nowhere near completed? 12 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
StarCraft II Looks Good In LEGO
The release of StarCraft II may be another umpteen months away, but hardcore LEGO fans aren't missing out on any fun. Take this lovely looking Protoss Immortal unit, for example, rendered perfectly in plastic brick. More »
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Comment by notquitedeadyet: hot damn! I was never that good with legos.... 5 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
We Require More StarCraft II Screen Shots
The waiting for StarCraft II isn't the hardest part. It's determining which media is new. And these, we're fairly certain, are new screen shots of StarCraft II. This one's definitely new. But this one? More »
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Comment by Murderdolls: Anyone think a Geforce 9500 GT will run this when it comes out? 16 Responses | Other threads
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blizzard
Look At These New StarCraft II Screenies
Because they look really great. Blizzard's released three new (very pretty) SCII images that should hopefully tie you over. Until when? Well, that's up to you decide, not us. More » -
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Blizzard Launches StarCraft II Battle Reports
Blizzard has launched the first of their StarCraft II Battle Reports, featuring a 20 minute Protoss versus Terran match in an early alpha of the game with a full commentary accompanying the action. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Courteous_Gentleman: "Hey guys, look at this awesome game you're never gonna get to play!" 10 Responses | Other threads
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starcraft ii
Blizzard: We're Not Milking You On Starcraft 2, Honest
Come on, admit it. When you first heard Blizzard were breaking Starcraft II's singleplayer campaign into three games, you cried "BASTARDS!". There was no way the decision to do so was anything but a cold, cynical grab for cash at the expense of loyal, but misguided Blizzard fans, right? Well, not according to Blizzard's Paul Sams it wasn't: More »
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Comment by H0PLITE: Even though he says it's not for money, I don't think the fact that it makes for a "better experience"... 20 Responses | Other threads
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starcraft ii
Blizzard Wants Starcraft II To Be 'Mom Friendly'
"Yo momma plays Protoss at Starcraft" would make a devastating, if rather surreal riposte when playing the dozens. If Blizzard's Chris Sigaty gets his way, though, it could just be a perfectly acceptable thing to say because, you know, she might. More » -
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StarCraft II Lead Producer On The Split Single Player Campaign
Don't think of it as a split. That's main point StarCraft II lead producer Chris Sigaty was trying to get across during our brief interview following the StarCraft II panel at BlizzCon where it was announced that the single player campaign would be delivered as three separate products - first Terran, then Zerg, and finally Protoss. "Effectively each game in the will be an expansion," Sigaty explained when I told him of our reader's initial concerns about buying the same game three times with a different single player component. Think Warcraft III's The Frozen Throne, or the original StarCraft's Brood War. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Thwick: Unless they are 9.99 each you can die in a fire 12 Responses | Other threads
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blizzcon 2008
StarCraft II Single Player Is A Trilogy!
Blizzard just announced that StarCraft II's single player campaign would be split into three separate products. The scope of the single-player experience was so huge they decided to deliver three different products. The first product will focus on the Terrans, with the Zerg next and finally the Protoss. The story will stretch across three titles.
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By Mike FaheyComment by kylenalepa: So I get to pay $150+ for Starcraft II now? Wow, that's great... 23 Responses | Other threads
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blizzcon 08
Inside The BlizzCon 08 Swag Bag
The folks at Blizzard don't beat around the bush when it comes to their swag. You show up to pick up your badge, and bam, big bag of swag, for you! Once I got back to my secret lair at the fashionable Super 8 Hotel, I did what many folks who have stayed in this hotel in the past have done before me - I spread it out and started taking pictures. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Kaonazhie: "A small box of tissues labeled "QQ nOOb."" Even those morons at Blizzard have started saying that? How hard is it... 6 Responses | Other threads
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blizzcon 08
BlizzCon 08 - On The Griffon
By the time this post hits the page I'll be flying high over the continental United States, winging my way through the air towards Anaheim, where Blizzard is holding their annual festival of all things them, BlizzCon. As you can see from the official floor plan above, I am extremely optimistic about the show this year. There'll be concerts, panels, interviews, swag, stuff to spend money on, Blood Elf Women AND Night Elf Women, dancing together. I am seriously considering putting together a mailbox costume. WoW players know what I'm talkin' about. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Thwick: Will Deckard Cain be back for Diablo? 3 Responses | Other threads
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Games Convention 2008
StarCraft II: Hands-On With The Zerg
Blizzard's set up at Games Convention this year was identical to the last — one half dedicated to World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, the other to StarCraft II. What had changed, rather dramatically, was how StarCraft II played, with massively rebalanced Terran and Protoss forces, as well as the inclusion of a playable Zerg. More »
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Comment by Crawl to China: @Renomune: haha i used to do that, cept I woulld be zerg and they could be whatever. lurker rush FTW. more » | Other threads
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Games Convention 2008
Blizzard Is Tired Of You Asking When StarCraft II Will Be Done
And by "you", they probably mean "me," as I was wondering the same thing. Talking to Executive Vice President of Product Development Frank Pearce and PR Manager Bob Colayco at Games Convention, my prying into the current status of StarCraft II didn't put us any closer to a hard date. More »
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Comment by Melonfodder: So, do they go by Valve time or Blizzard time then? more » | Other threads
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