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Afternoon at Augustgrad - StarCraft Wallpaper
2007-08-30 00:01:00 Honoring the end of August, we bring you something beautiful, courtesy of our friend David Levy. The illustration is called “Afternoon at Augustgrad”. To find out more about the once stunning fortress-city of Augustgrad, check out Arcturus Mengsk’s biography. It’s worth a read - Augustgrad was a place that attracted multiple major battles and sieges, ... More About: Pictures , Exclusive , Wallpaper , Star , Craft
The Zerg So Far
2007-08-28 02:53:00 Even though the Protoss and Terran factions in StarCraft 2 are almost completely fleshed out at this point, we still know virtually nothing about the Zerg. Blizzard obviously knows that their fans are eagerly awaiting any piece of information regarding the Zerg, and will likely use them to give a final push to the hype ... More About: Analysis , Starcraft 2 , Units
Q&A Batch 10: Real Information
2007-08-25 21:26:00 Karune, Blizzard ’s RTS community manager, has posted a 10th batch of answers to questions posted by the fans. Compared to the normal Q&A sessions, this one brings new, interesting information, and brings up even more follow up questions. 1) What does the “Intercept Missiles” function of the Predator do exactly? The Predator is equipped with a point ... More About: Information , Real , Starcraft 2 , Battle
StarCraft 2 - Banshee Unit Official Page Added
2007-08-25 01:55:00 The official StarCraft 2 website has been updated with a new page, containing little information and some nice art of one of Terran’s newest machines, the AH/G-24 BANSHEE. Builds From: Starport Armament: Backlash Cluster Rockets Role: Tactical Strike Aircraft Terran’s Banshee is a completely new unit - neither an upgrade nor an update of any unit ... More About: Page , Blizzard , Starcraft , Starcraft 2 , Official
Leipzig Convention: No New StarCraft 2 Information
2007-08-23 21:23:00 It seems that Blizzard ’s presentation at the Leipzig Games Convention was not much more than a now well rehearsed show for the European gamers, as both the information and game build presented were similar, if not identical to the ones used in BlizzCon and Gen Con. IGN has covered the event, and are as disappointed as ... More About: Information , Events , Starcraft
Gen Con StarCraft 2 Gameplay Video, Narrated by Karune!
2007-08-21 22:43:00 A gameplay video, filmed at Gen Con, has been uploaded to YouTube. The video itself isn’t very thrilling, but it is accompanied with commentary by Blizzard ’s very own Karune, the RTS community manager. Video highlights: The Viking is a replacement for the Goliath. The flier transformation upgrade for the Viking is researched at the Tech Lab, the Factory’s ... More About: Videos , Events , Starcraft
Blizzard to Exhibit StarCraft 2 at Leipzig Games Convention
2007-08-20 20:57:00 Only twenty days after BlizzCon, Blizzard ’s exclusive gaming event, StarCraft 2 will again be playable at the public Leipzig Games Convention. Blizzard has put up a press release on Blizzard.co.uk regarding the event: PARIS, France. ? 20 August, 2007 — Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. revealed today that World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King?, the second ... More About: Events , Announcement , Starcraft
Dustin Browder SC2 Interview
2007-08-18 22:36:00 Dustin Browder, StarCraft 2’s lead game designer, answers some questions by Korean journalists. The questions are in Korean, but Dustin’s detailed answers compensate for that . Interview highlights: Dustin mentions that Blizzard is yet to unviel a lot of improvements to its Battle.net service, which will greatly benefit modders and e-sport gamers. Dustin says that at this stage ... More About: Videos , Interviews , Development
New Protoss Unit Page: The Dark Templar; New Wallpaper Up
2007-08-16 16:10:00 Blizzard has added a Dark Templar page to StarCraft2.com. As usual, new screenshots and mini-videos accompany it, giving a good feel of the unit. An extensive backstory is also featured, providing insight into the unit’s history and abilities. Builds From: Gateway Armament: Modified Warp Blade Role: Stealth Infiltrator The dark templar are powerful psionic warriors whose forebears were exiled ... More About: Wallpaper , Page , The Dark
StarCraft 2 Interview from the E3 2007 Expo
2007-08-14 21:44:00 While Blizzard saved most of its unit and gameplay revelations for BlizzCon, this E3 interview with Paul Della Bitta, Senior Community Manager at Blizzard (courtesy of Epileptic Gaming) covers some interesting issues regarding StarCraft 2’s development and the major gameplay considerations taken into account by Blizzard. Interview highlights: When asked about what can be expected in terms ... More About: Videos , Events , Interviews , Expo
Protoss and Terran Tech Trees
2007-08-14 00:55:00 We have two snapshots of the Protoss and Terran tech trees, taken at BlizzCon. These are obviously bound to change and change again, but it is interesting to see where things stand at the moment. Not surprisingly, the buildings and tech trees are relatively similar to those of StarCraft 1, but with a few great ... More About: Analysis , Tech , Blizzard , Trees , Starcraft 2
Q&A 9: GUI, Archon, Warp-In, Map Editor, Pop-Cap, Lift off
2007-08-11 22:26:00 Karune, Blizzard ’s RTS Community Manager, has released a 9th batch of answers. Now that BlizzCon is over, and the Terran race has been officially introduced, Karune is asking for questions about the Terrans. Terran questions are open for discussion now in Q&A batches, so to all the Terran lovers out there, “Fire Away” on the questions! ... More About: Starcraft 2 , Editor , Official , Lift
Three Gameplay Videos Leaked From BlizzCon
2007-08-10 20:28:00 Three gameplay videos, taken at the Blizz Con event, have surfaced on YouTube. While the harsh restrictions issued by Blizzard forbade filming at the event, a few brave individuals did manage to sneak some footage out. The video, courtesy of ThisIsGame.com, shows Moon, a WarCraft III Pro gamer, play two games against the computer. Apparently, this ... More About: Videos , Starcraft 2 , Leaked , Gameplay
Perfecting Real Time Strategy: StarCraft 2 Influences
2007-08-09 01:17:00 The original StarCraft has proven to be a great influence on many of the RTS games that followed in its footsteps. In the 9 years since the release of StarCraft, the RTS genre has evolved, and now that we’ve gotten a glimpse of StarCraft 2’s development, it is clear that it is influenced by the ... More About: Strategy , Analysis , Time , Development , Blizzard
BlizzCon Media Collection
2007-08-06 23:53:00 BlizzCon was a magnificent celebration of all that is Blizzard - fanatic adventurers in World of WarCraft costumes, Korean pro-gamers, great WarCraft 3 exhibition matches… but most importantly, Blizzard has met the community’s expectations and has released a good amount of artwork, gameplay videos and screenshots. BlizzCon Videos : Blizzard released several new official videos The Terran Single-Player campaign ... More About: Pictures , Media , Events , Starcraft 2
BlizzCon: Changes to StarCraft 2
2007-08-04 23:35:00 The current build being presented at BlizzCon has changed many facets of the game that we’ve already come to know. While the game is still far from becoming finalized, and the end result might turn out to be completely different, it’s always interesting to follow these changes and developments, and see how the game ... More About: Development , Blizzard , Starcraft , Interface , Starcraft 2
StarCraft2.com Terran Pages Added
2007-08-04 20:46:00 Blizzard has launched the Terran page on the StarCraft2.com site. Currently, it only features four units and one building: Marine, Reaper, Ghost, Viking, and Command Center. The page will likely be updated with new units weekly, as was done with the Protoss so far. The Terran have proven that they can adapt and evolve as well ... More About: Blizzard , Buildings , Starcraft 2 , Blizz , Official
Carriers Are Coming Back
2007-08-03 22:34:00 A lot of information is being released at BlizzCon, but the most drastic and interesting update yet is the return of the Carriers , and removal of the Tempest from Star Craft 2. ScLegacy’s LordofAscencion got to meet with Blizzard ’s developers, and was told that “Tempest didn’t feel right and that there was too much of an ... More About: Videos , Back
BlizzCon Loot Table
2007-08-03 16:01:00 Visitors to this year’s Blizz Con will receive a bag full of goodies when picking up their convention badge. The bag may include, among other things: The Murlock Suit: A special World of Warcraft code that can be redeemed in-game, providing one of your WoW characters with the Murlock Suit. Beta Key: Access code to the yet ... More About: Events , Blizzard , Table , Loot
Q&A 8: Upkeep, Upgrades, Map Editor, Charge and Capacity
2007-08-02 22:08:00 Just when we thought Blizzard were going to stay quiet until BlizzCon begins (tomorrow!), an 8th Q&A batch has hit the Battle .net forums. As usual, Karune, RTS Community Manager, answers some of the questions that were submitted by fans: 1) Will there be upkeep in StarCraft II? No, there will not be. Upkeep was first implemented in WarCraft ... More About: Charge , Upgrades , Starcraft 2 , Editor
BlizzCon Do?s and Don?ts
2007-08-01 19:53:00 It’s been a dry week for StarCraft 2 fans. BlizzCon is coming up in a couple of days, and for now, new information is nowhere to be found. Granted, we will be exposed to many new and exciting things very soon, but the wait is a difficult one. Blizzard has updated its BlizzCon FAQ page with ... More About: Events , Starcraft 2 , Official
StarCraft 2 Hands-On Report from 1UP
2007-07-30 16:34:00 1UP had the opportunity to play StarCraft 2 along with the Games for Windows and Super Play reporters. They’ve published an article with some valuable notes, plus a long interview with Dustin Browder, lead designer, and Chris Sigaty, lead producer. Here are the important notes from the article: * The Yellow Minerals, which were originally discovered by The ... More About: Videos , Interviews , Report , Hands , Starcraft
GameMeca StarCraft 2 Terran Images
2007-07-28 20:46:00 Several interesting images were released via GameMeca’s website, including detailed images of Terran buildings and unit design, four original screenshots and a new Siege Tank concept art drawing. After receiving much criticism for butchering the design of one of SC’s most original and beautiful units, Karune has confirmed that Blizzard are redesigning ... More About: Pictures , Development , Images , Buildings , Starcraft
StarCraft 2 Auto-Cast Info From Dustin Browder
2007-07-27 15:37:00 Dustin Browder, lead gameplay designer, is determined to keep the community up to date on important game issues and the decisions the development team has made regarding them. This time, he posts about unit abilities and their automation, or “auto-cast“. I have seen a lot of concerns on this board and on other boards about ... More About: Info , Auto , Cast , Starcraft , Starcraft 2
Kerrigan?s Path: Part Two
2007-07-24 20:51:00 Kerrigan. StarCraft’s infamous villain, and the most interesting character in the StarCraft universe and story. Today, we will continue reviewing her history and development, starting with her role as the ghost and up until her transformation into the Queen Bitch of the Universe! In part one of the story, we’ve followed Kerrigan, from the time of ... More About: Story , Review , Part , Starcraft 2 , Kerrigan
Q&A 7: Siege Tank, Music, Hallucination and the Fan Kit
2007-07-23 23:13:00 Karune, Blizzard?s Official RTS Community Manager, has released a 7th batch of official answers from the Blizzard development team. First, a short assurance to the fans that their voices are heard: Many on the forums have asked, if their feedback is being used. From question 1, you can see they definitely have. Your voice does matter, ... More About: Music , Tank , Starcraft 2 , Luci
Soul Hunter No Longer a Part of StarCraft 2
2007-07-21 22:34:00 The Protoss Soul Hunter , initially revealed in the leaked PC Gamer video, did not make the cut and will not make an appearance in the game, according to Dustin Browder, lead designer. Dustin has posted on the Battle.net StarCraft forum, describing the “training camp” process which the developers put units through. This process helps them decide ... More About: Development , Starcraft , Part
New Terran Units Revealed, Round Two
More articles from this author:2007-07-20 15:06:00 New Terran units and more thorough descriptions of them have been spotted in a Korea n magazine. As usual, we have the pictures, translation and speculations based on what we now know. Click the thumbnails for the large version. Banshee: This is a flying bomber which can only attack ground units, dealing area of effect damage. Like the Wraith, ... More About: Buildings , Starcraft 2 , Official , Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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