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StarCraft II still on track for first half of 2010

GamingAngel — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:22:40 +0000

Starcraft II

In yesterday’s ActivivisionBlizzard company call, Blizzard stated that StarCraft II is still on track for launch during the first half of 2010.

The developers are still polishing the game, working on the beta and expected game launch during Q2 2010.

The launch will be massive as the StarCraft series has sold 11 million units worldwide. Also prepare for any productivity outside of games to slow down.

Sounds like 2010 might be the biggest year in games yet.

First Look: Starcraft II

stealthyslyth — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:16:32 +0000

Having not been able to play any Starcraft II demos yet, I think this was the one demo I was pumped to play. Once I had the chance to get to a station, I just wanted to sit and try my luck against the computer and see if I still had any of my old Starcraft skills. I was amazed with how smoothly the flow of the game went and how beautiful the graphics have become. The other great part was the fact that the AI has become a lot smarter than what I remember them. This surprised me so that the first time I tried to build up my base, I realized I had not built enough defenses and the computer advanced a lot farther than I. So I tried again and did better, but the Zerg still stomped me.

The single player campaign mode looked fun as well. We were given a couple of mission to choose between as well as some funds to buy some upgrades. The one unfortunate side of playing the single player campaign was trying to race the timer that was on the demo. It only allowed you a certain amount of time before it ended the game and said “Thanks for playing!” The only way to get some good game time in was to skip all of the cut scenes. Hopefully we’ll get to hear more about Starcraft II and a more specific release date soon!

Razer announces Gaming Gear themed after StarCraft II

GamingAngel — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:03:49 +0000

Razer StarCraft messenger bag

Razer is co-developing StarCraft II gaming peripherals for the upcoming launch of StarCraft II (first half of 2010). Razer and Blizzard are working on a tournament-grade mouse, keyboard and headset designed specifically for StarCraft II gameplay experience.

“It has been a little over a decade since StarCraft first rocked the video game industry and began a legacy that continues to this day,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, president, Razer USA. “We’re extremely excited to be working with Blizzard Entertainment on the StarCraft II gaming peripherals and gear. The project is in the development phase with a focus on serving up innovative features while offering precision, cutting-edge technology, accuracy, speed and comfort.”

The first Razer StarCraft II peripherals will be very specific for the StarCraft II community and is being created to give StarCraft II gamers the competitive edge.

At BlizzCon, Razer will be showcasing the StarCraft II messenger bag and it’s full line of current products.

Starcraft II to ship this year

GamingAngel — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:16:42 +0000

Blizzard has been pretty quiet with information on Starcraft II. But today, Blizzard boss Mike Morhaime’s confirmed that StarCraft II will release this year, speaking in a pre-E3 investor webcast.

“We’re targeting an end of year release-this year-for StarCraft II, but, as always, we won’t release it until it meets our standards and the expectations of our players,” he said in the call.

The beta should be starting this summer. Obviously Blizzard can pull the plug and delay the game at any time.

[source via BigDownload]