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StarCraft 2 Video

According to Blizzard, “the issue with StarCraft II updates is that the game is in such a constant state of flux that whatever is reported on now may soon be removed from the game or dramatically changed the next time around.” Continue reading for a new StarCraft 2 video. Click here for first picture in gallery.

So right now there’s a mechanic where you can pay minerals to basically get vespene gas more rapidly, which Blizzard says should create an interesting dynamic especially later on in a game as gas is required to access higher build tiers.

[via IGN]

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Starcraft 2 Pictures

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Starcraft 2 Pictures

Here’s what Blizzard has to say about the Starcraft 2 delays: “the original Starcraft was built on a 2D engine, in spite of the competition having largely switched over to 3D engines. The savings in processing were applied to larger, more epic battles with dozens of units being rendered on the screen at the same time.” Click here for more Starcraft 2 pictures.

The crowded battlefield “captured the gamer’s imagination more” than the barren fields of competing 3D games at the time, and helped cement Starcraft’s place in videogaming culture.

[via Joystiq]

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Starcraft 2 Screenshots

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Starcraft 2 Screenshots

Blizzard teases us with yet another batch of new Starcraft 2 screenshots, “with greener greens and purpler purples.” Click here for first picture in gallery.

The more I see of these Starcraft 2 screens, the more I’m convinced this is going to be the almost the exact same game I played ten years ago.

[via Kotaku]

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VIDEO: StarCraft II Zerg Evolution Interview

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As it currently stands, StarCraft II “is in its alpha stages, with a beta phase to occur likely sometime later on in the year.” Continue reading for the “Zerg Evolution” interview. Click here for first picture in gallery.

We could have taken advantage of the Zerg’s more strategic gameplay options, such as the Infestor’s ability to take over enemy structure so they’ll continuously spawn monsters or the Corruptor’s ability to turn enemy air unit into friendlies, but honestly it seemed much more effective to launch tons of Roaches at everything, particularly because they can attack land and air

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StarCraft 2 Single Player Demo, Provides Endless Fun

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In the StarCraft 2 single player campaign, players “can click on characters surrounding Raynor on the bridge to engage them in conversation.” Videos after the break. First image in gallery.

Pardo first instructed Raynor to speak with Tichus Findlay, the Terran marine you’ve likely seen in the SCII cinematic trailer. Raynor engages in a gruff one-on-one with Findlay, then starts talking with Matt Horner, a more official-looking Terran who doles out most of the campaign’s mission information

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StarCraft 2 Multiplayer Footage is Intense

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This follow up to the famed StarCraft, sports “custom 3D-graphics engine with realistic physics and the ability to render several large, highly detailed units and massive armies on-screen simultaneously.” Video after the jump. First image in gallery.

Each race will be further distinguished from the others, with several new units and new gameplay mechanics, as well as new abilities for some of the classic StarCraft units that will be making a reappearance in the game

[via IGN]

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