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StarCraft 2 Christmas Song

TheGuardian — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:50:43 +0000

Here’s a Christmas treat for ya: the StarCraft 2 version of 12 Days of Christmas. And yes, those are real actor voices from the original StarCraft game, released by Blizzard in 1999. Hoping that you will not hate all this singing, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Oh… and a brand new SCV. ;)

On the 1st day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me…
a brand new SCV.

On the 2nd day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me…
2 Terran Wraiths and a brand new SCV.

On the 3rd day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me…
3 Marines, 2 Terran Wraiths, and a brand new SCV.

On the 4th day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me…
4 Hydralisks, 3 Marines, 2 Terran Wraiths, and a brand new SCV.

On the 5th day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me…
5 New born Queens, 4 Hydralisks, 3 Marines, 2 Terran Wraiths, and brand new SCV

On the 6th day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me…
6 Zealots fighting, 5 new born Queens, 4 Hydralisks, 3 Marines, 2 Terran Wraiths, and a brand new SCV.

On the 7th day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to us…
7 Zerglings sliming, 6 Zealots fighting, 5 newborn Queens, 4 Hydralisks, 3 Marines, 2 Terran Wraiths, and a brand new SCV.

On the 8th day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me…
8 Archons burning, 7 Zerglings sliming, 6 Zealots fighting, 5 newborn Queens, 4 Hydralisks, 3 Marines, 2 Terran Wraiths, and a brand new SCV.

On the 9th day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me…
9 Battle Cruisers (Power Overwhelming!), 7 Zerglings sliming, 6 Zealots fighting, 5 newborn Queens, 4 Hydralisks, 3 Marines, 2 Terran Wraiths, and a brand new SCV.

On the 10th day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me…
10 Ultralisks, 9 Battle Cruisers (Terror all Consuming!), 7 Zerglings sliming, 6 Zealots fighting, 5 newborn Queens, 4 Hydralisks, 3 Marines, 2 Terran Wraiths, and a brand new SCV.

On the 11th day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me…
11 Science Vessels, 10 Ultralisks, 9 Battle Cruisers (I Hate all This Singing!), 7 Zerglings sliming, 6 Zealots fighting, 5 newborn Queens, 4 Hydralisks, 3 Marines, 2 Terran Wraiths, and a brand new SCV.

On the 12th day of Christmas, Blizzard gave to me…
12 Arbitors, 11 Science Vessels, 10 Ultralisks, 9 Battle Cruisers, 8 Archons burning, 7 Zerglings sliming, 6 Zealots fighting, 5 newborn Queens, 4 Hydralisks, 3 Marines, 2 Terran Wraiths, and a brand new SCV.

(Wraith Pilot): “Why am I so jolly?”
(Marine): “Hey, who spiked the eggnog?”

World of StarCraft

TheGuardian — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:35:54 +0000

Since 2000, Blizzard fans around the world have dreamed about what it would be like to play a StarCraft MMO. Heck, I dreamed too and if you’re reading this, then you might as well. But is there such a thing as World of StarCraft? Well, the guys at StarcraftUniverse.org managed to pull this one through; it’s not a full scale MMO taking the team oriented gameplay style of WoW and combining it with action hack-n-slash RPG elements of Diablo 2, as you can see in the video below:

For more information and to register, visit www.StarcraftUniverse.org

StarCraft Online

Obviously there is no such thing as World of Starcraft or Starcraft Online or whatever you want to call it. The following is a fan made MOD based on Blizzard’s StarCraft 2 game. Pretty wicked, you have to admit.

Notice how the StarCraft 2 engine, obviously designed for an RTS, rivals World of WarCraft graphics when zoomed?

Cheating in StarCraft 2: Not a Good Idea

TheGuardian — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:36:42 +0000

At least officially… As long as you keep it offline, to yourself that is, everything is good. However, if you log in to battle.net with an altered game client you’re risking being permanently banned from the server, so don’t do it. Blizzard has always taken cheating very seriously with all its games and StarCraft II is no exception to that rule.

You should not use hacks or any modifications that violates battle.net policies because that will go against the spirit of fair play that all of Blizzard’s games are based on. It’s still okay to use Starcraft 2 Cheats in single player games though (press Enter then type in the cheats for Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty, then hit Enter again):

terribleterribledamage – Activates God mode, meaning your StarCraft 2 units won’t die, drones included.
smoldersbolds – Get 5,000 Minerals and Vespene Gas. Good cheat!
moredotsmoredots – With this cheat, units will not require resources to train.
sosayweall – Disables tech requirements (cheat refers to the Battlestar Galactica TV series).
mintmansoperator – Cheat disables food and PSI requirements.
sawnoutofmemory – Fog of War is lifted, clear weather ahead.
iamironman – +1 Upgrades to weapons, armors and shields for infantry units.
basestarsprimative – This cheat will enable you to build stuff faster.
kerriganunits – To pass the 200 units limit, type in this cheat.

Please keep in mind that, while using Starcraft 2 Cheats, you will not earn achievements. In the spirit of fair play, you will need to play a mission again to earn achievements. Power overwhelming!

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StarCraft 2 Turret Defense

TheGuardian — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:02:24 +0000

Yes, just another StarCraft 2 Turret Defense, but a good one. We’ll definitely keep an eye on the development of this turret defense MOD. This is 1 player only and there’s no support for battle.net whatsoever. Obviously, you’ll have to build turrets to stop the incoming enemies and thus defend your base. From Zergs.

The good news is that you can get even more defense by buying units from your Command Center, units such as a Thor. In this StarCraft 2 Turret Defense there are 10 waves of enemies and approximately 10 good minutes of playtime. Keep in mind that this StarCraft 2 Turret Defense is an experimental project and until it will be completed, enjoy the video! Also, like always, you can Follow Us on Twitter to stay in-touch with the latest StarCraft 2 news. Cheers!

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Starcraft 2 Shooter

TheGuardian — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:03:27 +0000

Quick entry: some guy took the Starcraft 2 editor and created a zombie apocalypse Mod with it. Check out the Starcraft 2 shooter bellow and don’t be a skeptic.

The Starcraft 2 shooter supports up to 8 players, flashlights, aim and weapon-swap animations. This is why we love the modding community! If you have a Twitter account, follow us to stay in-touch with the latest StarCraft 2 news. Gotta run now, the zombies discovered our secret spot.

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Release StarCraft 2 – When Did It Come Out?

TheGuardian — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:37:46 +0000

From the makers of World of Warcraft, StarCraft 2 has arrived. This is a highly anticipated game by Blizzard Entertainment. The first StarCraft came out on March 31 of 1998. As of February of 2009, more than eleven million copies sold throughout the world. It has been classified as one of the best selling games for the PC. On March of 2009, a version was released for the Mac OS. Then, on June 13, 2000, a Nintendo 64 adaptation was released.

Through a series of different novels, the storyline has expanded. Currently, StarCraft comes in three expansion packs. So, when are they going to release StarCraft 2 and what are they going to bring to the sequel?

Unless you lived under a rock, you should already know that StarCraft 2 was released on July 27, 2010. The game is connected to Battle.net at all times, where your profile and achievements will be saved. Unlike the original, StarCraft 2 has superb 3D graphics. Who would have ever thought StarCraft 2 would come out in 3D? This is definitely a game that was worth the waiting.

Wings of Liberty will be putting a lot of focus specifically on the Terrans. The other two expansions, which includes “Heart of the Swarm” along with “Legacy of the Void” will be focused on the Protoss and respectively the Zerg.

StarCraft II takes place four years after the events that took place in the original. Don’t worry, you will not have to wave goodbye to the old characters. They have kept the old characters from the first StarCraft, however, they have also introduced some new characters, as well as locations.

The cut scenes you will be seeing have improved in quality. Some of the improvements include space terrain that is more detailed and scenery allocation that is more advanced. For example, when you look at the space platforms, in the background, you are going to see asteroids and planets. They have also improved the advertising signs, extensions and small cliffs for this release.

Units in StarCraft II have new abilities when compared to the original. These new abilities are encouraging interaction with the environment. You will be able to teleport for example, but it will only be short distances, which is still great. By using the Warp Gate, you can warp some of the Protoss units to the pylon powered areas. StarCraft II will bring specific units which will only be playable when you go for the Campaign.

Many gamers have been waiting years for this game. Since StarCraft 2 has been released, do you believe this is going to cause the newer generation of gamers (the ones that do not know much about StarCraft) to get into it? We think so.

One thing is for sure and that is the fact that many players have stepped out of the closet and dusted off their gaming hands, because of the release StarCraft 2 which is, according to Blizzard, the “fastest-selling strategy game of all time.” Over the course of the first two days, more than 1.5 million copies of StarCraft 2 release were sold. “This one time, at boot camp…”

Finally, it’s here and we have already played it – you should give it a try too. Even if you have never played the StarCraft, you may like this one. “Who wants some?!”

Starcraft 2 Rumors: Campaign Overview

TheGuardian — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:22:24 +0000

Starcraft 2 managed to remain true to its roots while still bringing new interesting units to the table, well integrated story and superb graphics. While the lack of LAN support is no longer a rumor, the game makes use of Battle.net quite well and in our opinion this is a great anti-piracy method. Should you follow the Starcraft 2 Rumors, you will shortly find out that, not surprisingly, StarCraft II is what you always wanted from a real-time strategy game as the macho campaign, the good humor and the deep character voices will surely provide a meaningful and unforgettable experience for ya.

Starcraft 2 Rumors: Campaign Overview

The first chapter reminded us a little of Halo (FPS): you’re searching for artifacts while dealing with religious zealots and the “flood” (we mean, the Zerg). Nevertheless, the story integrates flawlessly with the game play and you get an actually feeling of making a difference. There’s great variety within the game and the campaign itself offers good replayability. Starcraft II is a fun, well-balanced game, definitely a must play.

Starcraft 2 Rumors: How to Unlock the Secret Mission
(Spoilers warning!)

Starcraft 2 Rumors: God Mode Cheat
Enter terribleterribledamage to make your units invincible. Beware! Achievements will be disabled when entering any cheat in StarCraft II.

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Starcraft 2: How to Activate Antialiasing on Geforce

TheGuardian — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:59:41 +0000

Having a blast with the Campaign but are annoyed that there’s no option to activate Antialiasing in StarCraft 2? No worries, we’ve got the solution, but only for the happy NVidia video card owners! Sorry, but there’s no such option for Radeon video cards, which is unacceptable by today’s standards for a PC game.

Just like in the Beta, Starcraft 2 has no option to enable Antialiasing, but fortunately NVidia allows us to force it from its Control Panel. How do you do this?

Right-click on your desktop, choose “NVIDIA Control Panel” from the list, select “Manage 3D setting” and then click “Antialiasing – Mode” from the options to the right. Now chose “Override any application setting” from the drop down list and force your favorite Antialiasing level to 2x (up to 16x), in “Antialiasing – Setting”.

This is by far the only way you can activate Antialiasing in StarCraft 2. Now, when you play Starcaft 2, you’ll get smooth edges on vegetation or fences. Have fun!

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StarCraft 2 Release: Midnight Launch

TheGuardian — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:16:31 +0000

You’ll have the chance to meet the staff and developers at this StarCraft 2 midnight launch and grovel at their feet. Here’s WHEN and, most importantly, WHERE:

North America:
When: July 26th, 21:00 with members of the StarCraft 2 development team.
Where: “Fry’s Electronics”, 10800 Kalama River Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

UK, London:
When: July 26th, 22:30 with Carl Chimes, Lead Software Engineer, StarCraft II
Where: “Game Start Here”, 100 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1LL

Germany, Berlin:
When: July 26th, 22:30 with Rob McNaughton, Lead Technical Artist, StarCraft II
Where: “Media Markt”, Berlin-Mitte, Grunerstraße 20, 10179 Berlin

Brazil:
When: July 26th, 22:00 with Pausto de Martini from StarCraft II Cinematics
Where: “Saraiva”, Shopping Mall Morumbi, Av. Roque Petroni Jr, 1.089 – Morumbi São Paulo

Mexico:
When: July 26th, 20:00 with Salvador Arditti (Cinematics) & Santiago Baranda (Community Manager)
Where: “Game Rush”, Avenida Universidad # 697, Colonia del Valle, Ciudad de Mexico

Moscow:
When: July 26th, 20:00 with Tony Hsu, Game Producer, StarCraft II
Where: “Media Markt”, Moscow, 119334, Prospekt Vernadskogo 6, Trade Center “Capitoliy”

France, Paris:
When: July 26th, 19:30 with Dustin Browder, Game Director, StarCraft II
Where: “Fnac”, 74, av. des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris

Singapore:
When: 27.07.2010 10:00AM with Brian Kindregan, Lead Writer, StarCraft II
Where: “Funan DigitaLife” Mall, 109 North Bridge Road, Singapore, 179097

Sweden, Stockholm:
When: July 26th, 19:00 with Chris Sigaty, Production director, StarCraft II
Where: “Webhallen”, Sveavägen 39, 111 34 Stockholm

Romania:
Just kidding about this last part. He, he, he…

As a side note, if you can’t make it at Blizzard’s official StarCraft 2 midnight launch, it’s almost certain that you will be able to make it to one of more than 3,000 events that are being held at GameStop stores in the US.

StarCraft II will still go on sale at midnight, but beforehand people who wait to get their copy of the highly acclaimed RTS sequel can participate in costume contests, art contests and other events. GameStop will also give away prizes such as 250$ GameStop cards, the collector’s version of StarCraft II and a trip to BlizzCon 2010. One last “Hell, it’s about time!” then counting down the hours…

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StarCraft 2 Release: The Dominion Propaganda

TheGuardian — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:57:43 +0000

After the release of StarCraft 2 Ghosts of the Past pre-launch trailer for Wings of Liberty™, the Dominion’s propaganda is now complete with two final StarCraft Lore Videos. The empire’s citizenry can breathe a sigh of relief until the day after tomorrow, when Blizzard newest RTS gem will be revealed in all its glory, around the world, at midnight. StarCraft 2 release is a highly anticipated event for the most successful real-time strategy in history, StarCraft.

Starcraft 2 Release: Official Beginner’s Guide (on Battle.Net, RTS basics)
Starcraft 2 Release: Jay Cooper’s Guide (be the very best at StarCraft II)
Starcraft 2 release on Amazon (buy the full game)
Starcraft 2 release on Battle.Net (download the game client; get into StarCraft II faster!)

StarCraft 2 was announced more than three years ago and was in production even before that. Will the StarCraft 2 release secure RTS supremacy? We will live and see, two days from now…