Hell, it's about time: Starcraft 2 official!

[Angrist]

http://www.starcraft2.com/

Introduction movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPL4CCfuc1I
Concept art + gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69Sa8fPgkas
Gameplay part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i29BOYwzfrs
Gameplay part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brNiCWQtU_s

Screenshots:
http://us.media.blizzard.com/starcraft2/images/screenshots/ss10.jpg

http://us.media.blizzard.com/starcraft2/images/screenshots/ss4.jpg

http://us.media.blizzard.com/starcraft2/images/screenshots/ss2.jpg


:D:D Check the site for more! http://www.starcraft2.com/

So that's what they've done with our WoW money. :p

[DeathsHand]

I assume I'll probably be upgrading my computer around the time of it's release.... Due to it's release...

I can't wait... I have such fond memories of Starcraft, the good times, the good people... The bad people... the 56K disconnects... I'm tempted to play through the single player campaign again...

I find it interesting that they're not introducing any new races into the mix, and by interesting I mean slightly dissapointing.
Although, given Warcraft III's development history, there's plenty of time for change...

[Fox 6]

Its about freaking time.

[KillerGremlin]

The gameplay videos do a hell of a lot more justice to the game's graphics than the screenshots, even if they are of the super crappy low quality youtube variety.

Starcraft was pretty sweet, so here's to hoping Blizzard doesn't f*ck it up.

Even though it would have been pretty stupid of Blizzard to make a Starcraft MMORPG, it's nice to know that they are making Starcraft 2 for sure.

Basically, prior to this news, I was expecting Diablo 3 or Starcraft 2, and either or is pretty sweet. Basically, I can't wait for this. Judging by whats there...hopefully it won't be delayed for 12 years Blizzard style.

[GameMaster]

If its as much fun as WC3, I'll jump on it like a jack-rabbit.

[Typhoid]

My big fear is that it will be too much of the same, while at the same time being too different.

[Angrist]

Warcraft III was different with the same atmosphere, it was great. I'm sure Blizzard won't mess this one up. You know what they do with games that aren't good enough. Give us SC: Ghost. :(

[Happydude]

man...i can't wait for this to come out! i will definitely be buying this one.

just got to wait about 2 years for it :(

[Neo]

What's with the no new races? They better come out with one for the expansion.
I like the idea of not having to worry about hero units, though it would have been cool to see SC style heros. The other thing I like is the lack of a unit cap which enable us to make massive armies. On the downside though there will be less microstrategizing and more hope and pray. Plus it will be extremely taxing graphically with hundreds and hundreds of onscreen units.

[Typhoid]

What's with the no new races? They better come out with one for the expansion.

As long as I get my lurkers, I'm set.

[Angrist]

Give us a 100% robots/AI race. :) Give them a story where they took over their human dominence on one planet.

My brother came up with a 100% psi-energy race..... as in: not material. Just energy floating around and forming units.

[Dylflon]

Do you hear that? It's the sound of South Korea exploding.

[Happydude]

nah, South Korea didn't explode...but THIS (http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comic.php?d=20070521) did happen to it.

[Angrist]

I saw some more gameplay movies and it's really growing on me.

I like the idea of the Protoss Mother Ship. It's a unique unit (you can only have 1 at a time) and very expensive. But it's amazingly powerful. It adds a whole new depth to the game.

I assume that every race will have one of those units (comparable to heroes). Maybe the Zerg will have something like a very powerfull Queen and the Terran some bad ass ship.

Armor types are more important this time, adding more strategy.

I like it. :)

[MrCoffee]

im excited

[Angrist]

They're gradually adding more units to the site. It's not 1/10 as good as Smash Bros Dojo though.

Zerg race finally online. Just 2 units and a short recap of their history.

Have Blizzard said anything on a launch date? I think I heard it's not thát far away. As in: hopefully this year.

[fingersman]

Oh yeah, I've been waiting for this. I'll have to upgrade my PC for SC2. I remember playing SC: BW for hours and hours on 56k. Now I have ADSL so I shouldn't have anymore laggy games but I also have a wife now so I won't be able to play it as much as before. :D

Oh BTW how's everyone doing, it's been a while.

[Dyne]

Holy crap, it's fingersman.

[Angrist]

Hey Fingers. :D Welcome 'back'. I think I sometimes see you on MSN, but I never talked to you.

BTW I've never been good at Starcraft online. :) I was pretty decent at WCIII.

[Bube]

Oh yeah, I've been waiting for this. I'll have to upgrade my PC for SC2. I remember playing SC: BW for hours and hours on 56k. Now I have ADSL so I shouldn't have anymore laggy games but I also have a wife now so I won't be able to play it as much as before. :D

Oh BTW how's everyone doing, it's been a while.
Hey, welcome back Fingersman! Congrats on the marriage! :)

It's been a nostalgic couple of days, and you're the icing on the cake :)

[fingersman]

Thx for the welcome back. I've been really busy recently, haven't even been playing games that often. :(

But it's good to be back and the see that people still post here

[IamN0TleGend]

I still play the original starcraft and starcraft brood war. THIS GAME IS GONNA BE THE SHIT!!! I really like the zerg and summoning a crapload of zerglings...

[Angrist]

They there, welcome. :)

The last cinematic trailer, introducing the Zerg:

http://sendit.wur.nl/retrieve.aspx?id=36651d55-d55b-4ac5-be37-287fd8dd7472

Just awesome.

[Angrist]

http://eu.starcraft2.com/features/battlereports/1.xml

Showing a great game between Terran and Protoss.

[Soviet Stinger]

For the more religious followers among us these guys (http://starcraft.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page) have kept me up-to-date so far on the coming storm...

...of awesome...

[BreakABone]

So according to Activision-Blizzard this game will be out by the end of the year.

http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6210427/starcraft-ii-by-end-of-2009

[Angrist]

Would be nice. The PC I bought for this is getting old. :p

[Soviet Stinger]

Now I'm all drooly.

[Angrist]

A nice new battle report.

http://www.starcraft2.com/features/battlereports/3.xml

I'm really getting excited for this game!

[Vampyr]

I need a new computer before this comes out.

[Angrist]

Don't be stupid like me. SC2 was one of the reasons I bought a new PC. That was one and a half year ago.

My old PC overheating every 20 minutes was the other big reason.

[Angrist]

New CGI trailer!

http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/25908
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Can't wait.

[Angrist]

I got invited to the SC2 beta. :D

Sadly, I don't have internet at home. But my brother will play instead. :)

[BreakABone]

FYI, the game has been announced for a July 27th, 2010 release date.

[v1zzy]

man I don't know how to get beta, I saw so many people playing the beta at my school. I will preorder the limited ed for sure, looks awesome

[Angrist]

July 27? Awesome. :D I expected something like that.

The beta is fun, it's a shame I couldn't play more of it.

And v1zzy, try following Starcraft 2 on Twitter, they usually have news about beta keys.