This may have nothing to do with web development, but growing up, Starcraft was one of my favorite games. It wasn’t uncommon for me and my friends to stay up all night playing. Starcraft is arguably the most balanced and most popular real time strategy (RTS) game ever. It is hard to believe how popular it is but in Starcraft capital of the world (Korea), games are broadcasted on TV and top players earn millions playing in tournaments attended by thousands.
Finally, almost 10 years later, Blizzard has released the follow-up: Starcraft II. Not a very creative name but I’m not complaining! I’m sure some of you fellow Starcraft fans have seen the CGI trailer already so here are some clips of actual gameplay footage that is not yet released on the Blizzard site (commentary is in English but in-game text is in Korean).
Clip #1 – Terran vs Protoss Battle (nukes!!)
Clip #2 – Protoss vs Zerg Unit Demonstration
Clip #3 – Protoss vs Terran Unit Demonstration
Clip #4 – New Units: Art and Gameplay Footage
Looks like a lot of fun! Can’t wait to try it out! Now if they release Diablo 3 my life would be complete!
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Fantastic!!!
Oh… My… God… That is really awesome, whens the release date?
Unfortunately, not until late this year or maybe even next year I think :S
That is lookin insane
Fisrt I get command and conquer 3, now this. I am in RTS heaven!
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Yer it doesnt half look crazy
Its gonna be relased around X-mas ‘08.
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Is this the battle of waterloo?
definitely looking badass.
WoW what can I say this will be the game of the year
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This looks really great. I’ve been playing warcraft since it’s come out, but the new StarCraft looks really sweet. At some points its like watching a movie theatre movie.
I loved the first Star Craft. Do you think they’ll create an online “World of Star Craft”?
I don’t think they will.. WoW is already bringing in the big bucks for them, no need to create competitionfor themselves
Very cool.. I’m gonna post those on my blog too
Yeah StarCraft was, no is still the best RTS game hands down… StarCraft 2 will take competitive online gaming to the next level.
- http://www.starfeeder.com
dev team blog for the StarCraft 2 tournaments website
SCREW YOU GUYS…..IM GOING HOME
Starcraft was great. Really looking forward to starcraft 2.
The only thing is I’m really hoping they don’t mess up the gameplay balance by adding in superweapons like the mothership or thor. It has no place in serious RTS gaming, IMO.
By the way, if you want to find out more information about starcraft 2, there’s a pretty cool starcraft 2 fansite here you should check out:Starcraft 2 Reactor
-Dave
This game is going to be so cool, can’t wait til it comes out – Feb 2008 I think but don’t quote me on that!
Well, now its time to be evil =D
Great game, im zerg user and i am waiting lot of surprises.
it comes out in 2 years =[
can’t wait til it comes out – Feb 2008 I think but don’t quote me on that! The only thing is I’m really hoping they don’t mess up the gameplay balance by adding in superweapons like the mothership or thor. It has no place in serious RTS gaming, IMO.
Great game, I am eagrly waiting for this games.