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Awesome fan-made cinematic dabbles with StarCraft prequel idea

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:41:00 PST

A must-see original StarCraft cinematic that is full of amazing quality and interesting story.

StarCraft 2 media blowout: Screens, videos, tech-trees and more!

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:21:00 PST

Blizzard recently held a number of press events at their Irvine HQ and now a flood of information ensues.

Battle Report 3 impressions: Micromanagement wins games

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:01:00 PST

I offer my insight on the 3rd Battle Report gameplay video of StarCraft II.

3rd StarCraft 2 'Battle Report' leaked!

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:44:00 PST

Check out the all new 17 minute gameplay video of a Zerg vs. Protoss match.

52nd Q&A focuses on StarCraft II's new map maker

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:38:00 PST

Some healthy map maker updates to keep you going while we wait for the beta.

'Vespene Laughs' comic contest winners for the month of May

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:07:00 PST

Three lucky artists have taken top honors this month and will receive beta keys.

New fan site Q&A clears up issues with Ghost's abilities, Mutalisk stacking and more

Sun, 31 May 2009 08:03:00 PST

Blizzard doles out plenty of new information in this 5th Q&A session.

VIDEO: Q&A 51 highlights units' all new death animations

Sat, 30 May 2009 08:11:00 PST

Karune is back with another community Q&A session that runs the gamut.

Update on StarCraft II units, BlizzCon 09 tickets, beta testing and more

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:11:00 PST

A bulleted list of updates to keep you informed on what's happening with SC2.

Up-to-date Zerg, Terran, Protoss tech trees

Mon, 25 May 2009 10:43:00 PST

Study up on each race's tech tree for the upcoming beta.

Hilarious fan-made StarCraft II video

Sat, 23 May 2009 12:07:00 PST

A fan makes fun of the daunting task of building an army of marines.

New Q&A covers SCV patrols, AI improvements and more

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:45:00 PST

Starcraftlegacy.com got an exclusive fan site Q&A that covers some interesting topics.

Blizzard's unannounced MMO to be based on new franchise

Tue, 12 May 2009 17:22:00 PST

A WoW community manager leaked the news in a post on the WotLK forum.

StarCraft II's lead producer answers questions in preparation for beta test

Sat, 09 May 2009 10:02:00 PST

Chris Sigaty covers a variety of topics including new Zerg artwork.

Blizzard's president confirms StarCraft II beta this summer

Fri, 08 May 2009 09:16:00 PST

Mike Morhaime has told the media that the beta WILL happen before summer's out.

3rd fansite Q&A sheds light on interesting StarCraft 2 topics

Thu, 07 May 2009 11:01:00 PST

The guys and sc2pod.com fired away and Dustin Browder fired right back.

Fans more eager than ever as sign ups start for StarCraft 2 beta

Wed, 06 May 2009 17:18:00 PST

That's right, the SC2 beta registration is now officially under way, find out how to sign up.

Blizzard: BlizzCon tickets to go on sale May 16

Wed, 06 May 2009 06:11:00 PST

Tickets go on sale soon for the fastest growing gaming convention in the world.

April's Vespene Laughs comic contest winners announced

Fri, 01 May 2009 10:01:00 PST

The three winners, who will get beta keys for StarCraft 2, have been revealed.

Fans show amazing creativity in Blizzard's theme park contest

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:11:00 PST

The contest is closed and the results are in, check out the winners.

StarCraft fans show off their artwork skills

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:01:00 PST

Blizzard updates the fan art page with StarCraft images.

New Zerg unit announced, replaces Swarm Guardian

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:34:00 PST

News on new Brood Lord unit, Baneling and Planetary Fortress plus more.

Fan site Q&As help prepare public for beta test

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:05:00 PST

Karune answers TeamLiquid's questions on a variety of StarCraft 2 topics.

VIDEO: New artwork, animations and abilities featured in Battle Report 2

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:01:00 PST

The long awaited gameplay video is finally here. Get in here and watch it!

Battle Report 2 will be Zerg vs. Terran on new map Blistering Sands

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:16:00 PST

Battle Report 2 is due any day, but some info has leaked about it.

New Q&A with Karune hits the Web

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:03:00 PST

Lipton at Starfeeder.com snagged 15 exclusive answers from Karune.

Karune assures restless fans SC2 is coming along as planned

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:36:00 PST

Blizzard rep quells the uprising on Battle.net after April Fools day.

Blizzard's big joke: Terra-Tron terrorize!

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:00:00 PST

Better a day late than never when it comes to the new Terra-Tron unit!

Blizzcast 8 focuses on flying units, artwork yet to be completed among other games

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:34:00 PST

In Blizzcast 8 Dustin Browder speaks for a few minutes on how flying units could change the way StarCraft II plays.

Blizzard fans believe StarCraft II beta could be imminent

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:45:00 PST

Unconfirmed reports say that the beta will start this Tuesday at 6 p.m. PDT.

Blizzard announces Vespene Laughs comic contest winners for February

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:19:00 PST

Check out the top 3 StarCraft II comics from the month of February.

U.S. Universities step into eSport picture with new league

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:17:00 PST

American universities now have clubs competing in a StarCraft league.

Q&A Batch 50 gives great look at new replay user interface

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:11:00 PST

Karune speaks with lead game designer Dustin Browder to take a closer look at the new replay user interface.

BETA UPDATE: US.Battle.net launches and revamped Blizzcon/beta page follows suit

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:05:00 PST

With the new battle.net launch comes "beta opt-in" and the chance to play SC2!

Fans go stir crazy over StarCraft II beta test

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:02:00 PST

Yesterday Blizzard updated the Web page that www.blizzcon.com/beta redirects to and fans drooled at the mouth some more at the prospect of actually playing SC2.

Blizzard announces writing contest for fans

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:01:00 PST

Blizzard has announced that in addition to its comic strip contest and its theme park contest, they will be holding a writing contest.

Karune: Ghost's drop pods still out and for good reason

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:35:00 PST

The drop pod was cut many months ago, but why? And will we ever see it again?

Blizzard blues go on posting spree answering fans' questions

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:04:00 PST

RTS Community Manager Karune and his side kick Cydra have been answering questions daily on the Battle.net boards. Here's a wrap-up of all of them in one convenient spot.

Blizzard announces two new wallpapers and a theme park contest to win StarCraft II beta keys

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:02:00 PST

Blizzard announces a contest to design the best Blizzard Entertainment theme park and the winner gets two StarCraft II beta keys.

StarCraft II gets art overhaul, devs reveal new units and abilities

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:30:00 PST

Yesterday fans got to see first hand some of the new changes to the artwork and tweaks to to units that Dustin Browder has been claiming is holding up the progress of the next Battle Report.

Q&A 49: Blizz reps flood forum with answers to fans' questions

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:54:00 PST

Blizzard reps have been virtually spamming the battle.net boards with answers to all kinds of questions.

Chinese government rejects Blizzard's StarCraft: Ghost e-sports registration

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:35:00 PST

Is StarCraft: Ghost being revived? Apparently, the Chinese government doesn't want to find out.

Dustin Browder: StarCraft II development in the home stretch

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:31:00 PST

Dustin Browder took some time to create his own FAQ to try and put fans eager for a beta test at ease.

Blizzard announces Blizzcon 2009

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:11:00 PST

Blizzard has announced today, in a press release on their European Web site, when and where their fourth Blizzcon gaming convention will be held.

Happy Valentines Day from the Blizzard artists

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:31:00 PST

A happy Valentines Day from the folks at Blizzard.

Fans have spoken: Both Dark Templar models should be in StarCraft II

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:36:00 PST

A while back Blizzard asked fans to vote for their favorite Dark Templar model and the results are in. So long as the developers listen to the fans like they said they will, we should be seeing both the Lenassa and Zer'atai clans of Dark Templar in the game.

Activision Blizzard posts $72M Q4 loss, StarCraft II coming in '09, beta in a few months

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:58:00 PST

The 2008 Activision Blizzard Q4 Earnings Call revealed that even the goliath video game publisher isn't immune to the effects of the sagging economy.

Battlecruisers wage war against 'Toss forces in new gameplay video

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:50:00 PST

It may be a bit blurry but a new gameplay video has popped up on the interwebs, this one is from ESL Finals in France. A group of Terran Battlecruisers whoop up on some Protoss Carriers among other things.

RTS gamers face tough decisions on tight budgets; which title gives more bang for your buck?

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:31:00 PST

Find out whether you should buy StarCraft II or Dawn of War II when they release. Both are excellent games but most people have tight budgets and can't afford both. omgStarCraft.com makes your choice a little easier.

Blizzard expected to no-show at E3 convention in June

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:25:00 PST

The organizers of the famous E3 convention have claimed that this years event will compare to the spectacle that was 2006, but they will be running it without Blizzard Entertainment in attendance.

Browder talks Observer, Medivac Dropship on Battle.net boards

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:01:00 PST

Lead game designer Dustin Browder talks to fans about changes made to the Protoss Observer and Terran Medivac Dropship. Check it out at omgStarCraft.com.

Taking a look inside a college course on StarCraft

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:00:00 PST

UC Berkeley offers college credits for a course on StarCraft. Find out all about it at omgStarCraft.com.

New Blizzard fansite kit offers seven fresh screenshots

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:07:00 PST

Blizzard has released a new kit and with it comes new screenshots and more. Check it all out at omgStarCraft.com.

Blizzard: Plenty Of Opportunities For Fans To Get Involved In Upcoming Beta Test

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST

Karune recently and he assured me that there will be plenty of chances for players who weren't at BlizzCon '08 to get involved in the upcoming beta test.

Karune: Many Improvements to Animations Further Immerse Players In StarCraft Battles

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:05:00 PST

Karune is back with Q&A 48 and has updates on artwork, animations, and gameplay.

Mod Makers Already Hard At Work Developing 3rd Party Campaigns

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST

A group of mod makers is well on their way to creating 3 separate campaigns for StarCraft II.

Which Game Will Be Better? Dawn of War II vs. StarCraft II

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST

Dawn of War II and StarCraft II both release this year, which will be better?

Source: StarCraft 2 Beta Date Confirmed

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:46:00 PST

A questionable source spoke with a Blizzard rep. and says they have a beta date scheduled but aren't ready to inform the public of it yet.

StarCraft Player Will Be On Ultimate Gamer Reality TV Show

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:02:00 PST

Who's the best gamer in the U.S.? Could it be the StarCraft player?

e-Sports In America: Can It Ever Match Korea's Popularity?

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:06:00 PST

Can StarCraft II launch e-Sports to a new level of popularity in America?

Fans Play StarCraft 2 In Austria

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:30:00 PST

A fan, and fellow blogger got his hands on StarCraft 2 at the ESL in Austria.

Rock The Vote: Blizzard Asks Fans To Choose Dark Templar Model

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:20:56 PST

Blizzard has asked the fans to choose which Dark Templar model will be included in multiplayer.

Browder: StarCraft 2 Beta Test Not Likely In January

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:32:57 PST

Browder's comments on battle.net forums suggests the beta will not be held in January.

Did Someone Say Beta?

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:18:16 PST

G4 chats with Dustin Browder and Chris Sigaty about the SC2 beta.

Browder Talks About Single Player Campaign -- 'Wings of Liberty'

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:33:46 PST

1UP got an exclusive interview with lead designer Dustin Browder about the "Wings of Liberty" campaign.

Kick A$$ Comic: Archons Have Happy Feet

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:32:36 PST

Check out this awesome comic strip by Food For Thought Comics.com

3 New Screenshots & A Wallpaper

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:12:26 PST

Check out 3 new official StarCraft II screenshots and a brand new wallpaper of Kerrigan.

Battle.net 2.0 Reports For Duty

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:24:28 PST

Blizzard lead developer Dustin Browder commentates a match between a Protoss and Terran player

Overlord Gets Transport Ability Back, Possibility Of Water Units Not Ruled Out

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:55:03 PST

Karune is back with some more answers to fans' questions.

Karune Answers Fan's Questions While The World Waits For Beta

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:18:58 PST

RTS community manager Karune clarifies some things on the battle.net boards.

3 New Screens, Art

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:58:41 PST

Check it.

StarCraft 2 Comic Strips

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:00:38 PST

Check 'em out

2 New Gameplay Videos From DreamHack

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:59:29 PST

Check out these brand new videos taken off the screen from the LAN party in Sweden last weekend.

More Impressions From Swedish DreamHack LAN Party

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:56:41 PST

A massive LAN party in Sweeden got a chance to run StarCraft 2 and this is what one writer thought of it...

The Most EPIC Turkey Of All Time!!!!

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:51:41 PST

The entire country -- and now you -- is dumber because of this...

Sick StarCraft 2 Music Video

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:55:38 PST

A fan creates an awesome video combining clips from trailers to a Breaking Benjamin tune.

In-Depth Blizzcon Wrap Up w/ Gameplay Impressions

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:47:41 PST

Some intelligent insight into the current build of StarCraft 2 from a reputable source.

Q&A 46: Friendly fire's in, Protoss air counters, dominating Archons and more

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:27:01 PST

RTS community manager Karune answers fans questions on a number of StarCraft 2 topics.

Blizzcast 6: Gameplay Discussion, Artwork, Voltron, Two-Head Ultralisks and Who Knows What Else!

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:42:09 PST

Samwise Didier and Dustin Browder chat with Karune, aka Kevin Yu, about the back and forth between gameplay and art.

Blizzcon Gameplay/Art Press Conference

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:20:45 PST

Samwise Didier and Chris Sigaty chill with the press at Blizzcon and talk about the gameplay and artwork of StarCraft 2.

Is Your PC Machine-Enough For StarCraft2?

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:28:56 PST

Find out exactly what parts are recommended you buy when you go to upgrade your PC to play StarCraft2

Pro Gamers - Team Liquid - Give Their Gameplay Impressions

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:48:03 PST

Read what the pro gamers on Team Liquid have to say about the Blizzcon build of StarCraft 2 and how they think the game is developing.

NEW HD Terran Gameplay Footage

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:50:20 PST

StarCraftVine.com took some good off-screen HD footage of a game between the Terran and the Protoss.

Blizzcon '08 Follow Up Q&A With Karune

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:33:10 PST

Blizzard RTS Community Manager Karune covers a bunch of topics since Blizzcon '08 including the Queen, hallucination and reapers.

Blizzard Hosts A Cool Pumpkin Contest

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:09:03 PST

Random, but interesting photos of people's Blizzard inspired pumpkin carvings from Halloween. The Blizz announced the 5 winners of their contest, but really, we just wanna see the photos.

Election Day Special: Gameplay Videos Galore

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:49:01 PST

Get out there and vote people, this will be the most historic election in history, and after you cast your ballot, come watch these sick videos.

Blizzcon '08 Art Panel: Bigger, Bolder, More Badass

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:31:56 PST

Blizzard's art panel gave me with a new found respect for what these artists do every day, and it will for you too.

omgStarCraft Interviews Chris Sigaty and Samwise Didier at Blizzcon

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:14:46 PST

I got a chance to sit down with the lead producer and lead art director for StarCraft II at Blizzcon '08.

New Blizzcon '08 Screenshots

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:35:01 PST

Check out all the new screenshots and get some insight on what is happening in each one.

Blizzcon '08 Singe Player Impressions: 3 Is Better Than 1

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:37:23 PST

What's single player all about? See it for yourself with tons of videos to help explain it.

Blizzcon '08 Multiplayer Impressions: Reapers Rule

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:30:58 PST

Check out my anecdotal hands-on impressions of StarCraft II from Blizzcon.

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: StarCraft II Becomes A Trilogy

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:24:41 PST

Sideswiped? Getting T-boned by a tractor trailer while driving a Prius is more like it.

Blizzcon Is Upon Us! -- But Where's Our Announcement?

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:26:01 PST

The opening ceremonies have come and gone, and the convention is starting to take shape. Check out my zero hour impressions.

Are You Ready For Blizzcon!?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:31:21 PST

I try to collect my thoughts before this weekend's extravaganza and let you know what you can expect from the convention and from us, the writers.

OH SNAP!

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:44:23 PST

No nukes? What you mean we aint got no nukes!?

To The Winner Goes The Spoils

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:01:46 PST

Finally a new Q&A for all you SC2maniacs. Drink your milk, say your prays, take your vitamins, and read this article!!!

Discovering A Masterpiece -- A Fan's First Time Experience

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:04:42 PST

A fan's first time experience with StarCraft 10 years after the games release brings back great memories.

SPORECRAFT!

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:56:56 PST

Those crazy Koreans are at it again. This time they managed to create an entire Terran base, buildings units and all, in EA's new hit game, Spore.

Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones But My Game Is Better Than Your Game

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:41:48 PST

Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 comes out and straight up bashes StarCraft 2 in two separate videos.

Zerg Continues to Evolve: Creep Could Become More Powerful

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:38:52 PST

The Zerg continue to expand, literally, their bag of tricks.