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StarCraft 2 Beta Phase Two Begins

StarCraft 2 Beta Phase Two Begins - The (second) wait is finaly over! Starcraft 2 Beta Phase 2 is out now across the globe and the new patch is to be installed. Hope you guys have thin patience, because the wait-time may take a little while. The beta update was released around 11:00 pm (PCT) but no statement by Blizzard has been released yet.

Blizzard Entertainment and Korean Air Unveiled StarCarft 2 Themed Plane

Blizzard Entertainment and Korean Air unveiled the first StarCraft II airplane to approximately 300 industry partners and press during the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty launch press event at the Korean Air hangar located at Gonghang-dong, Kangseo-gu, Seoul on June 24, 2010. Regional Managing Director Jungwon Hahn and Production Director Chris Sigaty added their thoughts on the co-marketing campaign.

Razer Released Starcraft 2 Products

As the highly anticipated Starcraft 2 comes nearer, it was only a matter of time before we saw a complimentary set of gear to fully satisfy the crazed SC2 fan. Razer has obliged in fulfilling fan desires by releasing four Starcraft 2-inspired products - the Specter Starcraft 2 Gaming Mouse, the Marauder Starcraft 2 Gaming Keyboard, the Banshee Starcraft 2 Gaming Headset, and the Zerg Messenger Bag. Not only does this gear come fully loaded with the typical gamer-desired add-ons, they change the style and feel of your very own gaming environment. With sleek trim profile with fluorescent blue lighting, this gear is designed to look awesome while providing the gaming functionality that we all expect. Of course, one might call this reading a book by its cover. But these products do not simply cater to gamer vanity - they incorporate unique features to maximize functionality and playability. Here's a peak into what one can expect from each respective product.

Korean Air StarCarft 2 Themed Planes

It's been a long wait, but StarCraft II is due out next month! To celebrate the July 27th launch date, Blizzard have partnered with Korean Air to produce two StarCarft II: Wings of Liberty themed planes and a set of StarCraft II themed limousines as well.

Battle.net 2.0 Core Issues

Some of the core problems with Battle.net 2.0 are being discussed on the Bnet forums. Question : Player-based "core" issues, in no certain order: 1. Are chat channels predicted to be coming sooner than later? 1.5. Will we have private channels much like the B.net 1 structure, even without the presence of public default channels? 2. Is LAN play restricted solely to tournaments, given the information provided about "Premium" edition? 2.5. Will LAN see a future in retail versions of SC2?

Starcraft 2 Commercial on NBA

The first Starcraft 2 commercial aired during the NBA finals as announced and it's made it's way to YouTube!

Interview with WhiteRa

Today at Starcraft2Tournaments.net I am very pleased to announce that we have an interview with the famed Protoss player WhiteRa. A veteran Brood War player, WhiteRa is known most recently for his presence in the Starcraft II Beta eSport scene, having won TeamLiquid’s SC2 Invitational 1, and the HDH Invitational among others. We had a chance to sit down with him and talk about topics ranging from preparing for tournaments, to his families reaction to his gaming success.

Starcraft 2 Dominion Community

The Dominion fights for the perseverance of our way of life; the survival of our species. Citizens like you can bolster humanity's strength by enlisting in the unwavering forces of the Dominion war machine. Join our ranks by taking the entrance exam. Help our cause by contributing to our Propaganda campaign. Earn your place in history! By "liking" and "sharing" content on the site, taking the entrance exam, and submitting original propaganda posters in the art contest, you will help advance the progress bar below, unlocking exclusive StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty content!

StarCraft II Cinematic Footage

Watch StarCraft II Cinematic Footage on NBA Finals. Check it out during the ABC broadcast beginning this Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern or 6 p.m. Pacific time. You might laugh out loud or find it funny and some says "Conspiracy Theory: They take the beta away to get us to watch the NBA?"... But this is true.

Starcraft 2 Beta Phase 1

The first phase of beta will be concluding at 11:00 PM PDT tonight, June 7. At that time no further logins will be possible, and anyone already in a game will have a short time before being automatically logged off. Thank you once again for helping test StarCraft II! More information will be given on the official website and forums as we near beta phase two. Please also keep in mind that these forums will remain live during the downtime and that your behavior will impact your ability to continue posting now, into phase two, and the future. Save your favourite games as videos, because the folders will be wiped out and the replays won't be backwards compatible.

StarCraft 2 Beta Mac Client

Yes indeedy -- the wait is over for you Mac types, as Blizzard has released the Mac client version of the StarCraft 2 beta. We almost didn't think it would make that April deadline, but it did, a scant two days before the month ends. Those of you with a StarCraft 2 beta key can roll on over to Battle.net and start downloading right now. The rest of you can continue drooling over our hands-on of the beta, or check out the writeup on the single-player missions that we got to see last week. And if you really want a beta key as soon as possible, for Metzen's sake, get to pre-ordering!

Starcraft 2 - Facebook Integration

Blizzard has announced that they plan to fully integrate with Facebook, providing a number of new gaming features to interact with other gamers. Blizzard Entertainment's next-generation online gaming platform will integrate with Facebook to enhance social gaming experience

Starcraft 2 Release Date: July 27, 2010

A dozen years after changing the face of strategy gaming, the much-anticipated sequel to StarCraft has finally been dated. Blizzard announced Monday that StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty would be hitting stores worldwide on July 27 of this year.

Starcarft 2 Single Player Mode

Gamepro has gotten their hands on the new SC2 Beta version of the Terran single player, and are making some bold claims. First up, they claim that the decision to split the game into three releases was a good thing – that the single player mode for Wings of Liberty is so expansive and in-depth that this will end up being a dream come true for Blizzard fans.

Starcraft 2 Funny Commercials

This Korean Starcraft 2 Commercials will surely make you laugh just like what I did. It also made me think how much the Starcraft 2 phenomenon have gone so far. On this Starcraft 2 Funny Commercials, we are being introduced to naughty Dark Templar , companionship with Hydralisk , and a great surprise on a Dropship . Hope you'll enjoy watching these Starcraft commercials . If you find any cool videos, please don't hesitate to tell us and we'll be glad to add it here. Leave us your comment.

Starcraft 2 Collectors Edition

It has everything Starcraft 2 players want to have, so grab a copy now... How much it costs? Regular game is $60, CE is $100 (USD), its $150 in Australia. Blizzard has announced that StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will be available both in a standard edition for $59.99, (both retail and download, 59.99€ in the EU) and in a special, limited-edition Collector's Edition for $99.99 (retail only, 89.99€ in the EU). What does an extra $40/30€ get you? All sorts of goodies, that's what! StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty on DVD-ROM The Art of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, a 176-page book featuring artwork from the game An exclusive 2GB USB flash drive replica of Jim Raynor's dog tag, which comes preloaded with the original StarCraft and the StarCraft: Brood War® expansion set A behind-the-scenes DVD containing over an hour of developer interviews, cinematics with director's commentary, and more The official StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty soundtrack CD, containing 14 e

Starcraft 2 Beta Installer Download

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Starcraft 2 Hacks and Exploitations

What are "Hacks" and "Third Party Programs"? A "hack" or "third party" program is any program made and distributed by someone other than Blizzard Entertainment, that is used to modify, cheat, or alter Blizzard Entertainment games. These may include, but are not limited to: - Programs that enhance players unnaturally - Programs that modify units - Programs that cause other players to disconnect from the game servers, or cause server/game crashes

StarCraft 2 Online Livestream

StarCraft 2 Online Livestream - Still waiting for beta key? Well, you may satisfy your hunger for a while and watch StarCraft 2 Beta in action LIVE online. This might also make you crazy since you can't play not until you get your beta key. But don't worry we are always finding ways for you guys so keep visiting this page and get the latest StarCraft 2 Beta Key Giveaway .

StarCraft 2 Technical Aspects

Will Battle.net be overhauled? Will there be new features? There will be some exciting new changes and features to Battle.net that will help us ensure that StarCraft II will be the ultimate competitive online real-time strategy game. Some of the areas we're looking into include features that support online tournaments, eSports, and enhanced communication between players. We're not quite ready to go into further detail about Battle.net at this time, but we look forward to doing so in the future.