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StarCraft 2 Preview

GAME INFO
publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
developer: Blizzard Entertainment
genre: Strategy

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
n/a
ESRB rating: RP
homepage:
www.starcraft2.com

release date: Dec 2008
» All About StarCraft 2 on ActionTrip


While they are meticulously designing every aspect of gameplay, the developers are also striving to convey an epic atmosphere, allowing for huge battles and large skirmishes with as many as 300 units onscreen at once.

As for the graphics, it's obvious, judging from the footage and screenshots, that the designers, animators and programmers, once again, did what they do best. Character artwork as well as the creature designs are excellent and boast the traditional Blizzard coolness. Though it's definitely too early to say for sure, but from what we could tell StarCraft 2 sports a sound frame rate even at this stage, with solid number of highly detailed units on the screen and an equally impressive backdrop. As usual, the splendid graphics are accompanied by first-rate sound effects and a catchy soundtrack that fits perfectly into the in-game ambiance.

Gamers packing next-gen PC graphic cards will be disappointed to learn that Starcraft 2, in its present state, does not support DX10 graphics. However, it does carry all the benefits of DirectX 9.0, such as the Pixel Shader 2.0, HDR lighting, etc.

Blizzard is planning to include a map editor to ensure a growing SC community. Not much is known about multiplayer features, other than the fact that the game will allow online matches via Battle.net.

Presently, the renowned developer has around 40 people working intently on StarCraft 2 and from what was revealed thus far, the game seems to be coming along just fine. They also didn't want to point to any specific release dates. Instead, they prefer to leave things open, saying the game will be out "when it's done."

It's comforting to know that they are taking their time and that the core team isn't pressed with any strict deadlines. What's more, they are concentrating on PC version exclusively, with no plans to bring the game to consoles at this point.

While the dust still needs to settle from the recently held press event Korea, we are eager to bring you our E3 coverage in July, at which time we expect to have a closer look at StarCraft 2.

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Reader Comments
Carbonated_Vodka [mail] May 21 2007, 11:02 am EDT
they make a fucking billion dollars off wow.. hire a million chinese programmers and get us SC2 in a week!
ali [mail] May 21 2007, 11:21 am EDT
"named Kerrigan, who was once a Terran soldier until he got "infested" by the Zerg. "

Kerrigan's a she. Game looks awesome.
  Vader: Typo. Fixed. Thanks.
Archius [mail] May 21 2007, 12:41 pm EDT
Can't wait the gameplay video looks great and only a demonstration hence I'm sure we can expect even more ;)
Salgar [mail] May 21 2007, 12:55 pm EDT
I LUBBER SC2!!!!11oneonee
Vodoo [mail] May 21 2007, 12:56 pm EDT
1) graphics suck and the color theme is way too bright and "unserious", model work could use a year or two aswell.

2) i love sci-fi shit so il give this a whirl.....don’t knock it till ya tried it i always say.
  danishpussy: Good grief. People said the same thing about Warcraft 3 and...
doomsday: i agree. if they do something wot voddoOO asks, the game won...
doomsday [mail] May 21 2007, 03:42 pm EDT
CANT WaiT for this shitt man!! it look good to me dude!! i hope they include the seige tank and the zerg Mammoth type unit, damn its been soo long i forgot the names.. i LOVED the protoss basic soldiers too!! damn cant remember the names!!

so will kerrigan try to DE-infest herself?!? will Jim Raynor kill Kerrrigan if they meet face to face!?!
  daver18qc: Ultralisk and Zealots...
Satanicat [mail] May 21 2007, 07:33 pm EDT
Voodoo, I doubt the hardcore Starcraft fans will mind the graphics. It just means more people with older computers can buy it and wreak havok. RTS doesn't need kick ass graphics anyway. As long as it looks nice and plays good with good balancing patches, I am fucking set to the balls!


P.S: I never wanted a PC game so badly..
  doomsday: I agree 101%!!!
sandwich [mail] May 22 2007, 12:36 am EDT
Studios are always saying that the game will come out 'when it's done', but i don't understand why they don't just announce it when it IS done. 'here it is, go buy it now.' They already waited a few years, so why? Is it a marketing issue, kids need to save up for a couple of months to buy it? But then what difference does it really make how soon after release they do buy it, so long as they do? (no difference to blizzard, I mean, of course kids gotta have it NOW)

edit:
looking forward, none the less...
  psydude20: Well, they waited four years before announcing this game: it...
LynX: The sooner to release they announce it, the faster it will f...
Amok: They want hype, hype is useful in making sure as many people...
Vader [STAFF] [mail] May 22 2007, 12:38 am EDT
We all are it would seem, sandwich ;-)
run_like_snot [mail] May 22 2007, 02:49 am EDT
Ya i hope they stick to good design rather than latest technical flair. Blizzard have never been the latest for technical fancy stuff, but have consistently put effort into giving their games spirit. Most games whose graphics/design I've loved have not been the latest and greatest in technical fancy pants. In short who gives a shit if its DX9 or DX10.
Zolneirz [mail] May 22 2007, 07:59 am EDT
Lol. I just realized I can remember the SC unit list better than I can the alphabet....
doomsday [mail] May 22 2007, 01:38 pm EDT
hmm looks like i will have to play Starcraft-Brood Wars again to get get re-acquainted with the story and units!!

oh oh i would also love to hear ..BATTLE CRUISER OPERATIONAL!!hehe and also the protoss Carrier thingy!!
psydude20 [mail] May 22 2007, 03:20 pm EDT
I'm fully expecting that the protoss will rape everyone again.
  CJ_Parker: No. I will rape you, bitch. Muahahahahaha.
Vodoo: your mother must be proud
Celdur [mail] May 23 2007, 10:10 am EDT

I agree with Vodoo its a Sci-Fi game, sure the beams and explotions should have plenty of colour but the ships and troops don't that's what i liked about the terrans for example their ships were all bulky and grey. Its more realistic, noone will take time in war (specially if its for the survival of your species) to paint their ships with flashy colors.

I also think that WC3 would've been a lot better with more realistic colors.

Although i have a theory... i think its because they want a T-rating or something. They should do 2 versions "kid's" and "gore".
Norelim [mail] Jul 29 2007, 11:03 pm EDT
I really hope this game is for DX9 so I won't have to buy / download Vista before Service pack 2 for Vista comes out :P
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