Starcraft News and Starcraft Information
Everything We Know About The Next StarCraft Game [Starcraft Ii]
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty may have just come out but it's never too soon to think about what's next. There isn't a lot of information on StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm, but we do know some
There’s Narrative in my RTS: StarCraft Told a Story, Will the Sequel Make People Listen? [StarCraft]
On the eve of StarCraft II's release Hellmode writer Ashelia argued in rich detail why Blizzard has struggled to express a great, epic story in their real-time strategy games, despite great poten
You've Got Metroid In My StarCraft II! [Screengrab]
StarCraft II is all about the cameos! We've already seen the Diablo easter egg. Check out the Metroid nod. Do it! More »
Starcraft II Chat Rooms Are Inbound [StarCraft]
One curious omission from Starcraft II at launch was the ability to jump in an in-game chat room with friends. But don't sweat. It's a feature that's on its way. More »
MSNBC.com Article About StarCraft II
In light of the release of StarCraft II, MSNBC.com posted on their front page a lengthy article about the popularity of the StarCraft franchise, and StarCraft II's inheritance of a global fanbase. Indeed, "StarCraft" was embraced the world ov
Starcraft II Chat Rooms Are Inbound [StarCraft]
One curious omission from Starcraft II at launch was the ability to jump in an in-game chat room with friends. But don't sweat. It's a feature that's on its way. More »
Win a Starcraft 2 Collector's Edition
Andrew at Examiner.com is giving away his copy of the Starcraft 2 Collector's Edition. He's reaching out to the SC-Source community for a hardcore fan (sorry, gotta be in the US) who is dying to get their hands on one. For details on how to win check hi
How To Fail At StarCraft II Multiplayer [Blizzard]
Last night I played my first round of StarCraft II multiplayer. It was the first time I ever played any StarCraft game against a human opponent. It might also be my last. More »
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty's Evil Easter Egg [Spoiler Alert]
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty's lava-filled planet of Redstone III has a hidden secret, a guest appearance from another Blizzard-created game. More »
StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty Review #1 – Collector’s Edition
Today is July 28th, 2010. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is available for purchase around the globe. Battle.net 2.0 is live, and hundreds of thousands are enjoying war, in all its glory… and all its horror. SC2Blog staff attended launch parties arou
How To Fail At StarCraft II Multiplayer [Blizzard]
Last night I played my first round of StarCraft II multiplayer. It was the first time I ever played any StarCraft game against a human opponent. It might also be my last. More »
How To Pick Your Race In StarCraft II [StarCraft]
Should you play as Terran, Protoss or Zerg in StarCraft II's multiplayer? Good thing there are experts who can break down the options... More »
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty's Evil Easter Egg [Spoiler Alert]
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty's lava-filled planet of Redstone III has a hidden secret, a guest appearance from another Blizzard-created game. More »
How To Pick Your Race In StarCraft II [StarCraft]
Should you play as Terran, Protoss or Zerg in StarCraft II's multiplayer? Good thing there are experts who can break down the options... More »
Singapore's Weepy StarCraft II Fan [Game Face]
Thousands apparently lined up, but it was the first guy in line who cried after waiting in line over 24 hours. As seen on Geekbot. More »
Starcraft II Singleplayer Impressions [StarCraft]
While we toil away on an actual Starcraft II review - which I won't be writing - let's pass the time with some quick, dirty singleplayer impressions. Which I will be writing. More »
Singapore's Weepy StarCraft II Fan [Game Face]
Thousands apparently lined up, but it was the first guy in line who cried after waiting in line over 24 hours. As seen on Geekbot. More »
The Science Behind Starcraft II [StarCraft]
Starcraft II may be a work of fiction, but that doesn't mean everything in Starcraft II is fantasy, with scientists sounding off on the plausibility of many of the game's key biological and techn
Starcraft II Singleplayer Impressions [StarCraft]
While we toil away on an actual Starcraft II review - which I won't be writing - let's pass the time with some quick, dirty singleplayer impressions. Which I will be writing. More »
The Science Behind Starcraft II [StarCraft]
Starcraft II may be a work of fiction, but that doesn't mean everything in Starcraft II is fantasy, with scientists sounding off on the plausibility of many of the game's key biological and techn
The Bugs & Issues Of Starcraft 2 [StarCraft]
For such a big game on such an unpredictable platform as the home computer, Starcraft 2's launch seems to have gone rather smoothly! That doesn't mean it's been perfect, though. More &raq
The Bugs & Issues Of Starcraft 2 [StarCraft]
For such a big game on such an unpredictable platform as the home computer, Starcraft 2's launch seems to have gone rather smoothly! That doesn't mean it's been perfect, though. More &raq
Starcraft2Forum.org Tournament
The Starcraft2Forum.org has a few slots left open in their 1v1 tournament. There are a lot of prizes including a full custom PC and some other great gear. There are 128 participants... Go register now if you want your shot at getting these prizes. It's
StarCraft Recreated With Lego Bricks [Clips]
No need to prototype a Lego StarCraft video game. We now know what it would look like. Great work, Kooberz Studios. We like your Lego Terran Barracks how-to video as well. [Lego Starcraft: Brick
Blizzcast 14: Starcraft 2 Special
Blizzard has released Blizzcast 14 to keep those of us occupied who are still waiting on the package to arrive in the mail. Dustin summarizes beta and what Blizzard learned, then the new Challenge Mode of gameplay and more special achievements that can b
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Have there been any Starcraft 2 related deaths yet? More » Bouchart
StarCraft Recreated With Lego Bricks [Clips]
No need to prototype a Lego StarCraft video game. We now know what it would look like. Great work, Kooberz Studios. We like your Lego Terran Barracks how-to video as well. [Lego Starcraft: Brick
Could A Console Version Of StarCraft II Work? [Blizzard]
With a relatively successful, albeit questionably marketed version of the original StarCraft released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, how would StarCraft II fare on today's consoles? More &
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Have there been any Starcraft 2 related deaths yet? More » Bouchart
StarCraft II Campaign Finished In 16 Hours? [Clips]
YouTube user USpecies says he/she started playing StarCraft II in Europe right before midnight and wrapped up at 3:30 PM local time. Single-player done in 16 hours. Have you finished the game ye
Could A Console Version Of StarCraft II Work? [Blizzard]
With a relatively successful, albeit questionably marketed version of the original StarCraft released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, how would StarCraft II fare on today's consoles? More &
StarCraft II Campaign Finished In 16 Hours? [Clips]
YouTube user USpecies says he/she started playing StarCraft II in Europe right before midnight and wrapped up at 3:30 PM local time. Single-player done in 16 hours. Have you finished the game ye
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"Because the game is a PC release, Activision will see higher profits on it than it does on console titles." -CNBC on Starcraft More » Biokinetica
Take A Break From StarCraft II With Lost Viking [Clips]
Real-time strategy gameplay got you down? Slip into the cantina for some pleasant conversation, Night Elf dancing, and a little scrolling-shooter action, courtesy of Lost Viking. More &r
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"Because the game is a PC release, Activision will see higher profits on it than it does on console titles." -CNBC on Starcraft More » Biokinetica
How To Read Kotaku Without Seeing Starcraft II Stories Everywhere [StarCraft]
WARNING: Things are about to get a little Starcraft crazy in here. If you despise all things Zerg, bookmark this and you'll get a Starcraft II-free Kotaku browsing experience. More »
Starcraft II Launches Around The World [StarCraft]
Today is the day Starcraft II is released, a whopping twelve years after its predecessor. People are excited. Join us, then, as we show you images of midnight (and daytime!) launches from around
Take A Break From StarCraft II With Lost Viking [Clips]
Real-time strategy gameplay got you down? Slip into the cantina for some pleasant conversation, Night Elf dancing, and a little scrolling-shooter action, courtesy of Lost Viking. More &r
Starcraft 2 Troubleshooting
With Starcraft 2 being released today worldwide the if you experience problems be sure to send any crash reports to Blizzard. At the Blizzard offices it's all hands on deck to quickly resolve any issues you're having. The key places to be aware of are t
Starcraft 2 Official Release
That's it, I said it. No more delays, no more waiting (unless you're waiting on UPS or FedEx to deliver your game) - Starcraft 2 is officially released. If you have not done so already, order Starcraft 2!
Blizzard On The Real ID Brouhaha [Blizzard]
Blizzard, the studio behind StarCraft and World of Warcraft, was planning on rolling out a compulsary "Real ID" system, requiring gamers to use their real first and last names on Blizzard's foru
How To Read Kotaku Without Seeing Starcraft II Stories Everywhere [StarCraft]
WARNING: Things are about to get a little Starcraft crazy in here. If you despise all things Zerg, bookmark this and you'll get a Starcraft II-free Kotaku browsing experience. More »
Where Were You In 1998? [StarCraft]
The first StarCraft game was released in March 1998. That was twelve years ago. So much has changed. So have I. And the smart money says so have you. More »
A Beginner's Guide To Starcraft II's Online Portal [StarCraft]
If you play World of Warcraft, or still play Starcraft or Diablo online, don't watch this. You'll learn nothing. But for the hordes of people signing up to Blizzard's online service for the first
Starcraft II Launches Around The World [StarCraft]
Today is the day Starcraft II is released, a whopping twelve years after its predecessor. People are excited. Join us, then, as we show you images of midnight (and daytime!) launches from around
Blizzard On The Real ID Brouhaha [Blizzard]
Blizzard, the studio behind StarCraft and World of Warcraft, was planning on rolling out a compulsary "Real ID" system, requiring gamers to use their real first and last names on Blizzard's foru
How Is StarCraft II So Far? [Blizzard]
Some of you have purchased StarCraft II. Some might have been in the beta. Some might not. But to those who have picked up the game and began playing it, what do you think? Hit us up in the comm
Where Were You In 1998? [StarCraft]
The first StarCraft game was released in March 1998. That was twelve years ago. So much has changed. So have I. And the smart money says so have you. More »
A Beginner's Guide To Starcraft II's Online Portal [StarCraft]
If you play World of Warcraft, or still play Starcraft or Diablo online, don't watch this. You'll learn nothing. But for the hordes of people signing up to Blizzard's online service for the first
How Is StarCraft II So Far? [Blizzard]
Some of you have purchased StarCraft II. Some might have been in the beta. Some might not. But to those who have picked up the game and began playing it, what do you think? Hit us up in the comm
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anyone getting 'The tracker is not responding' when trying to download Starcraft 2 digitally? I have changed my firewall settings etc and can't get it to work. Shame because I JUST PAID 45 POUNDS for it! More » darkos87
The Midnight Ride For StarCraft II [Midnight Launch]
Three hours sleep plus recording with my iPhone 4 while driving on a dark and rainy night equals one mildly dangerous StarCraft II midnight launch video. More »
Starcraft 2's Installation Tells A Story [StarCraft]
Starcraft has a fairly well-known story, but it's also a game that came out in 1998. People's memories may have gotten a little fuzzy since then. If that's you, Starcraft II's installer is here t
Not Everyone Is Going StarCraft II Crazy [Update] [Blizzard]
StarCraft II is out. People are buying it. People are playing it. Not everybody, though. Japan, for example. More »
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anyone getting 'The tracker is not responding' when trying to download Starcraft 2 digitally? I have changed my firewall settings etc and can't get it to work. Shame because I JUST PAID 45 POUNDS for it! More » darkos87
The Midnight Ride For StarCraft II [Midnight Launch]
Three hours sleep plus recording with my iPhone 4 while driving on a dark and rainy night equals one mildly dangerous StarCraft II midnight launch video. More »
Starcraft 2's Installation Tells A Story [StarCraft]
Starcraft has a fairly well-known story, but it's also a game that came out in 1998. People's memories may have gotten a little fuzzy since then. If that's you, Starcraft II's installer is here t
Not Everyone Is Going StarCraft II Crazy [Update] [Blizzard]
StarCraft II is out. People are buying it. People are playing it. Not everybody, though. Japan, for example. More »
Teaser #2 - StarCraft: Final Metamorphosis Cinematic
Tonight at Day[9]'s StarCraft II launch party, StarCraft Legacy revealed our latest teaser for our upcoming fan-made cinematic StarCraft: Final Metamorphosis. We also announced that the voice actress for this cinematic is none other than Brianna Talken, G
All Systems Are Go [Screengrab]
The West Coast was the last region to have to wait to unlock Starcraft II's retail release. That 100%, from Mike's computer, means the wait is over, and the game is now officially out. More&nb
StarCraft II is LIVE in North America!
StarCraft II is officially live in North America as of this writing! We at SCLegacy would like to welcome all of North America as we embark on the future of our beloved StarCraft franchise. As that future unfolds, SCLegacy will be here with all the la
Starcraft II Launches Around The World [StarCraft]
Today is the day Starcraft II is released, a whopping twelve years after its predecessor. People are excited. Join us, then, as we show you images of midnight (and daytime!) launches from around
How To Read Kotaku Without Seeing Starcraft II Stories Everywhere [StarCraft]
WARNING: Things are about to get a little Starcraft crazy in here. If you despise all things Zerg, bookmark this and you'll get a Starcraft II-free Kotaku browsing experience. More »
StarCraft: Legacy Staff Positions
StarCraft: Legacy is searching for community members to join our team! Consequently, we have updated the Opportunities page; the format, available positions, and frequently asked questions have been revised. The implementation of the Opportunities
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Koreans don't have to pay for sc2 if they own WoW, and they're getting 2 sc2 themed planes! Like the ones that actually transport people regularly. More » Millesimal
All Systems Are Go [Screengrab]
The West Coast was the last region to have to wait to unlock Starcraft II's retail release. That 100%, from Mike's computer, means the wait is over, and the game is now officially out. More&nb
Starcraft II Launches Around The World [StarCraft]
Today is the day Starcraft II is released, a whopping twelve years after its predecessor. People are excited. Join us, then, as we show you images of midnight (and daytime!) launches from around
How To Read Kotaku Without Seeing Starcraft II Stories Everywhere [StarCraft]
WARNING: Things are about to get a little Starcraft crazy in here. If you despise all things Zerg, bookmark this and you'll get a Starcraft II-free Kotaku browsing experience. More »
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Koreans don't have to pay for sc2 if they own WoW, and they're getting 2 sc2 themed planes! Like the ones that actually transport people regularly. More » Millesimal
BlizzCast #14: StarCraft II Special
Blizzard has posted their 14th BlizzCast podcast today and it's all about StarCraft II. Kevin Yu interviews Dustin Browder and Chris Sigaty for a good half hour and asks questions about how they dealt with the game's beta and developm
StarCraft II Live In Europe / NA Launch at 9 PDT
StarCraft II has been released throughout Europe and their region servers have been turned on. Players in Britian, France, Spain, Poland and most other Europeans are now able to play the game with each other. As for the Americas, Bashiok ha
StarCraft II Live in Russia, Korea, and Taiwan
StarCraft II is now live in Russia, Taiwan and Korea. Players in these regions are able to play the game and their respective midnight launches have already taken place. The game will be continued to be launched throughout Europe during the next few
StarCraft II, Unboxed On Our Roof [Clips]
Under a blinding New York City sun, I unboxed StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, the collector's edition. It had to be done. My tan needed some work. More »
StarCraft II, Unboxed On Our Roof [Clips]
Under a blinding New York City sun, I unboxed StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, the collector's edition. It had to be done. My tan needed some work. More »
StarCraft II Live in Southeast Asia
StarCraft II is now live in the Southeast Asia region. Players in Singapore, Austrailia, New Zealand, and other nearby counties are now able to purchase, install and play the game. The SEA community site has now fully launched with the release o
StarCraft II Now Live in Southeast Asia
StarCraft II is now live in the Southeast Asia region. Players in Singapore, Austrailia, New Zealand, and other nearby counties are now able to purchase, install and play the game. The SEA community site has now fully launched with the release o
BlizzCon 2010 Virtual Tickets On Sale
Blizzard has announced that Virtual BlizzCon 2010 Tickets can now be ordered online. A Virtual Ticket will allow you to access multiple channels of internet streams that will cover the event from multiple perspectives at once. If you are u
Join the Dominion Campaign Recap: Posters and Videos
Join the Dominion was a Blizzard media campaign that included fan participation – submitting propaganda posters as well as taking a Terran military entrance exam. The campaign focused on slowly unlocked StarCraft-related media content in the for
Who Is Buying StarCraft II? [Starcraft Ii]
Today is July 26. But tomorrow is July 27. You know what July 27 is, don't you? More »
Starcraft II Singleplayer, The Idiot's Guide (By Blizzard) [StarCraft]
Maybe it was because of the beta, maybe it's because of Korea, but with Starcraft II due out this week the game's singleplayer campaign still isn't getting much love. More »
Who Is Buying StarCraft II? [Starcraft Ii]
Today is July 26. But tomorrow is July 27. You know what July 27 is, don't you? More »
Starcraft II Singleplayer, The Idiot's Guide (By Blizzard) [StarCraft]
Maybe it was because of the beta, maybe it's because of Korea, but with Starcraft II due out this week the game's singleplayer campaign still isn't getting much love. More »
Unboxing Starcraft 2 Collector's Edition video
It appears somewhere along the line someone caused a copy of the Starcraft 2 Collector's Edition to be delivered early. Naturally, this gamer videoed his opening of the package. Be warned, that by watching this video you'll see all of the components of
SC:L Reviews StarCraft Comic Series
SC:L has just published a review of the StarCraft Comic Series. While the series has been canceled, the author has stated that the next story line will be published as a graphic novel. Check out our review here. Source:SC:L Reviews StarCraft Comic Seri
Starcraft 2 Achievement Database
To take our game database a step further we've unleashed an Achievement Database. We have all of the latest achievements that were in the last beta build. We will keep the database up to date with any new achievements (I'm sure there will be...a lot) th
First Look at DC Direct StarCraft II Action Figures
General gaming site Kotaku has provided us with pictures of the new StarCraft II action figures, created by DC Direct. These figures were on display at San Diego Comic-Con, the annual comic book convention. The figures are three of the game's main cha
A Closer Look At DC's StarCraft II & World of WarCraft Toys [Comic-Con 2010]
DC Direct knows how to put together a video game toy. The collectible and toy maker is tackling the soon to be released StarCraft II and even more characters from World of Warcraft for its next l
A Closer Look At DC's StarCraft II & World of WarCraft Toys [Comic-Con 2010]
DC Direct knows how to put together a video game toy. The collectible and toy maker is tackling the soon to be released StarCraft II and even more characters from World of Warcraft for its next l
StarCraft II Game Guide Online
The online game guide for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is now operational. Think of this as the online version of the manual, complete with lore for units, heroes and planets, as well as explanations for basic features such as gameplay and battle.net.
Pre-Orders, Launch Parties and Good News for the South East
StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty is going live this Tuesday! If you’re serious about being among the first to hit the virtual battlefield, Blizzard will be holding midnight launch events as well as allowing pre-downloaded copies to be insta-activated.
Battle.net Starcraft 2 site updates
We got some big up dates over at Battle.net. Take a peak inside to see whats new.
StarCraft II Could Hit 7 Million Units In First Fiscal Year
Starcraft II is one of the most anticipated games in video game history. But how well will it sell?
Why Is StarCraft So Popular In Korea? [StarCraft]
StarCraft might not be South Korea's national pastime, but that doesn't mean sometimes it seems like it is. More »
Why Is StarCraft So Popular In Korea? [StarCraft]
StarCraft might not be South Korea's national pastime, but that doesn't mean sometimes it seems like it is. More »
StarCraft II May Sell 7 Million Units
Gamasutra has reported that more recent estimates from an industry analyst point towards StarCraft II selling 7 million copies within its first fiscal year. According to these figures, Activision Blizzard will generate $350 million in sales
StarCraft II Challenge Missions Preview
Nethaera has provided a preview of the single-player challenge missions that will packaged with StarCraft II. This maps are stand-alone maps that are designed to challenge players and help hone their reflexes and skills so they can be ready to compet
StarCraft II Beta Retrospective
The Blizzard Insider has posted a brief interview with Dustin Browder, lead designer of StarCraft II, regarding his thoughts on his team's balance and design philosophies during the final stages of the balance test. The interview discusses old units
Starcraft II is Shipping, But You Still Can't Play It [Screengrab]
Don't Panic! The server's wont be up until the day the game ships. If you got the box copy early just relish that fancy box art because if you try to play early this is the message you're going
Starcraft II is Shipping, But You Still Can't Play It [Screengrab]
Don't Panic! The server's wont be up until the day the game ships. If you got the box copy early just relish that fancy box art because if you try to play early this is the message you're going
StarCraft II Did Not Cost $100 Million To Make [Blizzard]
Last week we reported on a Wall Street Journal article that tagged the development cost of StarCraft II at more than $100 million. According to Blizzard, it was a case of right price, wrong game
StarCraft II Did Not Cost $100 Million To Make [Blizzard]
Last week we reported on a Wall Street Journal article that tagged the development cost of StarCraft II at more than $100 million. According to Blizzard, it was a case of right price, wrong game
The Games To Play When You're Not Playing Starcraft [StarCraft]
If the extent of your real-time strategy gaming extends to playing Starcraft and pre-ordering Starcraft II, boy have you missed a lot in the last ten years. More »
The Games To Play When You're Not Playing Starcraft [StarCraft]
If the extent of your real-time strategy gaming extends to playing Starcraft and pre-ordering Starcraft II, boy have you missed a lot in the last ten years. More »
SE Asian, Australasian Starcraft II Players Allowed Onto North American Servers [PC]
Anyone buying the SE Asian or Aus/NZ version of Starcraft II will be allowed to play on North American servers, Blizzard revealed today. More »
Legacy Weekly #30
Legacy Weekly has just arrived, filled like a sweet creme donut full of quips, insights, humor, and Zergling Cowboys. For all the news that's fit to conglomerate, head on over and check it out right away! Source: Legacy Weekly #30
Southeast Asia Can Play on North American Servers
StarCraft-Sea's staff have stated on their facebook page that players located in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macau, Austrailia and New Zealand can opt to play on North American servers after purchasing the SEA version of StarCraft II. Players in this regio
SE Asian, Australasian Starcraft II Players Allowed Onto North American Servers [PC]
Anyone buying the SE Asian or Aus/NZ version of Starcraft II will be allowed to play on North American servers, Blizzard revealed today. More »
Sand Castle Contest Reminder [Summer]
Don't forget about our sand castle contest, due by this Sunday, for your chance to win one of ten copies of the new StarCraft 2 novel, Heaven's Devils. More »
Sand Castle Contest Reminder [Summer]
Don't forget about our sand castle contest, due by this Sunday, for your chance to win one of ten copies of the new StarCraft 2 novel, Heaven's Devils. More »
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