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Esports
The Sacrifices of StarCraft II Made In The Name of Sports
StarCraft II could have been a prettier game, with massive Zerg Ultralisks and screen-filling Protoss Motherships. It could have been stuffed with new units like the Cybercat and Hercules transport ship. Blame designer Dustin Browder and eSports for making StarCraft II what it is: clear, simple, uncertain and a game that demands skillful players. Browder…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 4, 2011 -
Esports
South Korea Rocked By StarCraft Betting Scandal
In South Korea, playing sci-fi real-time strategy StarCraft is a big deal. There are professional players and televised games. Throwing StarCraft matches and illegal betting, however, is a bigger deal. In what some are already calling the biggest e-sports scandal in history, the still-unfolding saga has seen pro gaming teams accused of intentionally losing matches…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2010