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Posted by: Observer
11:05PM 02/04/08
News Updates

Awaken My Child!


*Top picture is from SCLegacy. It was too fitting not to put it.  
 The Zerg was unveiled earlier in a Korean press event. In this post I hope to provide all the information available and post it here. The unit, screenshot, and artwork database of this website would have to be updated at a later time though. The official Starcraft 2 website HAS begun updating their site.

Videos:

Zerg Trailer *This is a video of the Zerg teaser.
Zerg Gameplay *This is a video of Zerg gameplay.
-The first video was recorded and posted on Youtube by SCLegacy off of a video obtained by a Korean website called MyDaily. To see the full quality version of the Zerg teaser click this link
-The second video is from another Korean website called ThisIsGame. It was posted on Youtube by someone in Korea for everyone else to see. Many thanks to mr0919 from Youtube. Note that there is a link on the bottom of the video. This link can be clicked to toggle the quality of the video. Teamliquid has an English translation of the video which can be found here. The original Zerg gameplay movie can be found in this link.
-Here is a link from sc2pod.com with a compiled list of videos. Some are of interviews and even some of professional gamers testing the new Starcraft 2. Video List

Screenshots and Artwork and Unit Renders:
*Click on the picture below to see the album of new Screenshots and Artwork and Unit Renders.
Click to see album of Zerg screenshots and artwork and unit renders.

Starcraft2.com Update:
The official Starcraft 2 website is updated with two new Zerg units and several screenshots and art pieces.
Overview
Hydralisk
Mutalisk
Screenshots
Artwork

Sources:

SCLegacy.com
sc2pod.com
ThisIsGame.com
MyDaily.com
Starcraft2.com
TeamLiquid.net

Posted by: Observer
7:53AM 03/10/08

Batch 32 of Karune's Q & A

Batch number 32 was released today and it is a landmark release. Among the questions that were answered in this batch it also introduced "Community ScreenCraft" which are screenshots taken specifically to spark discussion in the community. The batch of questions that were answered were mostly about balance issues on specific units or abilities.
The following four links are links to the epic screenshots of this week's ScreenCraft.
Screenshot A: Blink Assault
Screenshot B: A Lone Outpost
Screenshot C: The Final Push
Screenshot D: Anti-Gravity Back Door
Go to Karune's Q & A page to find out all the details.

Posted by: Observer
10:49PM 03/07/08

BlizzCast Episode 2 Released

BlizzCast episode are audio information sessions released by Blizzard. In each episode they discuss developments of upcoming games or patches. Also found on their home page are some nifty pictures of various characters and/or scenery.
Go to the BlizzCast Homepage to listen or download the latest BlizzCast.

Posted by: Observer
8:02PM 02/28/08

Batch 31 of Karune's Q & A

Batch number 31 was released today and the Gameplay Blog discussed a possible new Terran unit known as the Jackal which has a line aoe attack suitable for taking out armies of infantry units. The questions dealt with Terran units as well as the details of gameplay.
Go to Karune's Q & A page to find out all the details.

Posted by: Observer
2:44PM 02/26/08

Ultralisk!

A picture of the new Ultralisk was seen at the 2008 Game Developer's Conference. Karune, the Blizzard community manager, has confirmed that it was indeed the new Ultralisk. He also stated that since the conference was held there has been some visualization changes to the Ultralisk.

The picture of the new Ultralisk:
The little creature to the right of the Ultralisk is a Zergling.

Picture of new Ultralisk

Sources:
WOW Inisder
Confirmation

Posted by: Observer
11:47AM 02/21/08

Batch 30 of Karune's Q & A

Batch number 30 was released earlier today and this batch focused on some of the capabilities of the Starcraft II map editor. For the most part the answers were satisfying and uplifting.
Go to Karune's Q & A page to find out all the details.

Posted by: Observer
7:34PM 02/15/08

2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational!

Blizzard has announced today that it will have it's fourth Worldwide Invitational this year in Paris, France. It takes place from June 28 to June 29 in Hall 5 of the Porte de Versailles Exposition Center in Paris. The convention will celebrate their community.

"We look forward to bringing the Blizzard Worldwide Invitational to Europe for the first time and sharing our latest news with players there," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "In addition to the great tournament gaming that will be taking place at the event, we’re planning an entertaining show for all attendees."

Open to gamers of ages 16 and up, or younger if accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult, the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational will feature exciting StarCraft, Warcraft III and World of Warcraft® invitational tournaments, with a variety of other activities over the two-day event, including:

  • Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers
  • Artist and developer signings
  • Hands-on play with World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II
  • Merchandise and other products based on the Blizzard Entertainment game universes
  • A silent auction
  • Musical performances
  • And more exciting activities to be announced

The news stirs up a lot of excitement among fans because 2007 Invitational in South Korea included the announcement of Starcraft II, fans expect the same kind of monumental news at this year's convention. 

Sources:
Press Release
2008 Invitational Website

Posted by: Observer
3:20PM 02/11/08

Batch 29 of Karune's Q & A

Karune has posted the latest patch on the battle.net forums and in this batch he elaborates on the details of several Terran units and some of the things that the map editor would be able to do. Go to
Karune's Q & A page to find out all the details.

Posted by: Observer
3:25PM 02/08/08