Starcraft 2: The Wait is Over!

Not too long ago, Blizzard Entertainment, announced their newest project. Starcraft 2! I, for one, simply can't believe it. I honestly had given up hope on ever seeing a sequel to the classic Starcraft. They are updating graphics, adding new units and doing an overhaul on their free to play servers.

If you haven't even played Starcraft or Starcraft:Broodwars I highgly suggest you pick up a copy today! It's a fast pace RTS game. It is extremely futuristic with a lot of flexibility. And if balance between the 3 optional races is your concern you have no need to worry.

This game has been around since the late 90's and the company has taken extreme measures to assure balance between the three races. So, no matter your preferance of race, you will also have a fair fighting chance! The community is still thriving as well. At any given time there are over 1000 games being played on each of their 4 different servers. It also allows different types of games styles. If you are not into RTS that much, you can opt to play a campaign map created by the community, play a defense map, bounds, watch a movie or even play classic games like monopoly with a Starcraft twist!

If you are a die hard fan like myself, then I will show you some of the new things they are included with the sequel.

• The graphics engine has been completely redone. Everything has gone 3d!
• Once again they will be including a map editor (a new one at that!)
• All of the classic buildings have been remodeled to fit better with the new 3d engine!
• Several new units!

The info that blizzard has released is very small. Currently they are only showing us the new units for the protoss race. They are as follows:

• Immortals

  This new unit replaces the old dragoon. Equipped with a new weapon and a devastating new shield against heavy artillery. While the new shield is great against strong units, it makes them vulnerable to weaker units.

• Stalker

  This unit replaces the Dark Templar. They are very similar to a dragoon. One of the best abilities of this new unit is blink (or teleport).

• Phase Prism

  The primary use of this unit is to transport forces across the battlefield. But perhaps the most useful ability is the psi field they can emit. Once you transform the unit you will be able to build structers powered by this unit without the need of a pylon!

• Phoenix

  This unit is replacing the scout and corsair. The unique ability this unit possesses is its AOE weapon. It has the ability to attack all units surrounding it at the same time. During the time it uses this attack it becomes weaker and easier to kill.

For a closer and more graphical look, you can check out the official Starcraft2 website. If you wanting to watch some in-game videos then follow the links below.


Official Website
Gameplay Vdieos
*Note: You can view the videos on YouTube if you don't feel like downloading them. There is only one difference. The videos on YouTube do not have the blizzard commentary with the videos.