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SC2 Q&A Batch 37 Released!
By Joneagle_X - Published: May 7, 2008
This
week reveals yet another great StarCraft batch, if a bit short. Interesting information
this week including new developments regarding the Terran Nomad. Enjoy! As always, thank you to the Blizzard Community team for producing these batches!
Make sure to click through to read the Q&A section! Enjoy!
Source: Battle.net Discuss this article in the Forum!
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Blizzard Revamps Store Look, Adds Beta Bonus
By Joneagle_X - Published: May 2, 2008
The Blizzard Merchandise Store has updated its look! The design and layout of the store and its items have been updated, and there have also been some feature additions. It appears that Blizzard is focusing its energy on media downloads of its titles, such at Warcraft III and the StarCraft series. The StarCraft series is available for media download for $14.99, roughly $15 less than you would pay for the Battlechest in a physical store. You can also download your digital copy of any game bought Also, according to the registration page you have the option to enter your account in the Blizzard Beta Lottery which enters you into consideration for future Blizzard beta testing. This is available to all eligible accounts created in the Blizzard store. This should be a pretty easy method of some of you guys being considered for beta testing! Make sure to register! In addition some new products have been unveiled including a new SC:BW anthology. Happy shopping!
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Blizzard Officially Owns Diablo3.com
By Joneagle_X - Published: May 1, 2008
 While
we've known this has been in the works for quite a while, it's now
official. Blizzard has taken control of the Diablo3.com domain name.
While this is purely speculation and could "possibly" be attributed to
Blizzard "protecting its interests" a development like this so shortly
before a large conference like WWI certainly has raised my eyebrow. In
any case, I've been speculating about Diablo 3's (or another Diablo
franchise) unveiling at WWI in June. This is clearly another indication
of that possibility. A great day fro Diablo fans! This is all according to a news post on Diablofans.com,
the previous owners of Diablo3.com a well established Diablo fansite.
They claim that Diablo3.com will continue redirecting to their site for
a few more months or "until they're ready to use it for something more
worthwhile." I think as far as something more worthwhile, we might know
about that on June 28th. Source: Diablofans.com
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Blizzard Announces WWI Community Tournament
By Joneagle_X - Published: April 30, 2008
Blizzard
has announced a Community Tournament for StarCraft 2 at WWI in Paris on
June 28-29. 2v2 teams from fansites in attendance will have an
opportunity to play in their own tournament. There
are a few requirements to join up in the tournament, including having a
ticket and being present at the event, but aside from that it's easy to
sign up! First Prize
The team that beats their opponents will
certainly get a prize that is fit for a king! Join the club of Arthas's
Army of Disciples with a voucher for the
Frostmourne Replica
!
Be one of the few proud owners of a Frostmourne sword that is second to
none in detailed craftsmanship and technology. With a runeblade of such
detail hanging on your wall, you will definitely display your victory!
Second Prize
Turn
up the sound and enjoy your games in 360-degree surround sound with the
second prize of the StarCraft 2 Community tournaments! The Logitech G51 Surround Sound Speaker System will let you experience your games as they are meant to with action in every direction.
Third Prize
Fast action in-game calls for the according input. With the Logitech G15 Keyboard and the Logitech G5 mouse
you will be ready for quick reactions to everything your enemy might
have in store for you! Fast thinking and the proper gear are the keys
to victory!
Summary:
- Have a 2008 Blizzard Worldwide Invitational ticket and have StarCraft: Brood War
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Before May 13th 00:01am CET: Sign up on the Blizzard Worldwide Invitational site
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Before May 23rd 00:01am CET: Confirm attendance in the qualifiers run by GosuGamers
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May 24th and 25th: Be one of the best 16 teams at the qualifiers
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June 28th before 11:00am CET: Confirm attendance on-site at the 2008 Worldwide Invitational in Paris
Let me know if you plan to attend WWI and would like to enter in a 2v2 tournament!
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StarCraft II Q&A Batch 36
By Seradin - Published: April 24, 2008
Q&A Batch 36 (ScreenCraft) has been released featuring a new ScreenShot of the Zerg Baneling. This Q&A focuses on this month's discussion topic, the Zerg Baneling. Perhaps this will shed some more light on the Baneling's changes for users who were unsure. Don't forget to participate in our monthly discussion on SC2Forums.org to have your voice heard! Enjoy Batch 36! To illustrate the topic of this month's discussion, we would like to
give you a better view of what the Baneling is like at the moment!
ScreenCraft:
This batch's screenshot is to show the significant size increase of the
Baneling since the original Protoss announcement gameplay trailer. The
size increase is to allow the possibility of focus firing on incoming
Banelings with additional micromanagement.
Feel free to discuss the evolution of the Baneling in our Monthly Discussion Topic at:
http://www.battle.net/forums/thread.aspx?fn=sc2-general-eu&t=463
Baneling Invasion
An army of Banelings invade a developing rival Zerg base.
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Starcraft 2 Q&A Batch 35 Released!
By Joneagle_X - Published: April 16, 2008
 Q&A 35 has been released and is overflowing with gameplay changes. The Phase Cannon is no longer mobile, but the mechanic has been switched to the Zerg. Also, the Mothership has been relegated to a support unit's status. Overall a great Q&A for this week, always love to see more info! Enjoy! Despite seeing all three factions, there are
still many changes being made to all factions which continue to finesse
the gameplay of StarCraft II.
Furthermore, if you are reading this batch, and love StarCraft,
show everyone! For the "I <3 SC" event, we've been getting tons of
fun entries of StarCraft lovers in their classrooms, playing the game,
posing at famous landmarks, and many unique digitally edited entries!
What does StarCraft mean to you?
Make sure you are represented in this wall of fans that will be
engraved in Blizzard history. It is very simple to participate- Take a
picture and join us!
http://blizzard.com/us/inblizz/contests/ilovesc/
For newcomers, if you want a quick rundown on the story leading into StarCraft II- we have it here in a nutshell:
http://www.starcraft2.com/features/storysofar.xml
http://www.starcraft2.com/features/storysofar2.xml
Chat with the Devs: The Dev team has been working hard to
find the best defense mechanic that works for the Zerg. The latest
builds have brought back Sunken and Spore Colonies, with a new twist.
Sunken and Spore Colonies can now uproot and crawl to a more
advantageous position. Incidentally, Protoss Phase Cannons no longer
have the ability to change positions.
Giving the Zerg mobile defensive structures feels a lot more right
as this ability opens up many more aggressive strategies in both Zerg
mirrors as well as combined with Overlords generating creep to push
these defenses up towards the front lines. Furthermore, there
definitely is something about watching defenses crawling around that
just seems very Zerg-like. Its worth noting that Zerg defenses while in
mobile form have fewer hit points and are more vulnerable to attack. Source: Battle.net Discuss this article in the Forum!
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