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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 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…

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Starcraft 2 Release at Midnight, on 26, in UK

TheGuardian — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:55:03 +0000

Blizzard finally announced a midnight release event for Starcraft II across Europe on July 26. The event will be hosted by GAME’s Oxford Street branch in London and will be attended by Starcraft II lead software engineer Carl Chimes.

The event kicks off at 10:30PM but Starcraft II won’t be on sale until midnight so expect themed shenanigans beforehand. You’ll also be the first to get the Collector’s Edition if you attend the event, ten days from now.

Here’s what Blizzard had to say:
“Reports of Zerg activity have been coming in from all across the world, and we need you to fend off the Swarm that’s set to arrive this summer with the launch of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty.”

Pretty slick, wouldn’t you say? Before you get your hands on Starcraft II, you might wanna have a look on Cooper’s Starcraft 2 Mastery Guide.

This is the guide that has been transforming complete noobs who have NEVER PLAYED Starcraft II before into Diamond Ladder experts in a matter of days. Don’t sit there and wonder if you really want a guide. Keep reading to find out why you NEED it. Click the book for more information…

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