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Re: Starcraft 2
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#82723 - 02/05/10 05:28 AM
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But from all indications when the game comes out it will have the same system requirements.
Apparently what Blizzard does is it designs a game for the currently top of the line computer, but by the time the game is released in 5-8 years, everyone has a computer at least powerful enough to run the game.
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Re: Starcraft 2
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#82737 - 02/10/10 01:02 PM
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SC2 web page has an update, about the new battle.net.
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Re: Starcraft 2
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#82739 - 02/10/10 04:50 PM
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Beta is ready to start this month. Also, mid-year release.
Comes from their ongoing investor conference call.
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Re: Starcraft 2
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#82740 - 02/10/10 07:33 PM
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Can Battle.net really be the premier online service?
We haven't seen it yet, but I find it hard to believe that Blizzard's first try at this will trump Steam or Live.
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Re: Starcraft 2
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#82741 - 02/10/10 07:40 PM
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I was on that conference call for awhile, they didn't really talk much about it, just referenced that slide Spike posted.
If they are announcing to investors that it's going to happen, that's probably a pretty good sign it's actually going to happen. Not doing what you say you're going to do when directly reporting to your companies owners is a good way to lose value, market cap and possibly get the SEC after you.
Woo! Beta! Someday soon to a computer near you. (you personally have no been selected for the Beta, sorry)
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Re: Starcraft 2
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#82743 - 02/10/10 08:22 PM
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I would love to be asked to participate in the beta. But, knowing my luck, it is most likely not going to happen.
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Re: Starcraft 2
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#82746 - 02/14/10 05:43 PM
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"Innovative in-game VAS" (value-added services) for WoW -- anyone know what this means? Sounds like Blizzard giving players some way to spend (additional) "real dollars" from within the game iteself?
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Re: Starcraft 2
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#82747 - 02/14/10 07:36 PM
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Buying pets and mounts, I suspect. Like the mini-lich and the pandaren monk. I suspect.
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Re: Starcraft 2
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#82748 - 02/15/10 07:42 AM
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As long as these micro transactions are for fluff rather than for a game advantage, it's fine by me. Actually I think it's a good way to make more money for them 
on another note , I need more SC2 information!
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Re: Starcraft 2
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#83011 - 04/08/10 02:05 PM
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Vayn, you wanted news, you got it!
SC2 Standard = $59.99
SC2 Collector = $99.99
Announcement:
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STARCRAFT®II: WINGS OF LIBERTY™ COLLECTOR'S EDITION ANNOUNCED
Special edition of Blizzard Entertainment's epic sci-fi real-time strategy game includes exclusive art book, flash drive, soundtrack, behind-the-scenes DVD, and more
IRVINE, Calif. – April 8, 2010 – Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. announced today that its highly anticipated real-time strategy game, StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™, will be available both in a standard edition and in a limited-release Collector's Edition packed with exclusive bonus materials. Players who purchase either edition will be able to play online for no additional fee through the new version of Battle.net®, the premier online gaming destination for Blizzard Entertainment gamers.
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will be available on DVD-ROM for Windows® XP/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7 and Macintosh®. The standard edition will sell for a suggested retail price of $59.99 and will also be available shortly after release as a download through the online Blizzard Store. The special Collector's Edition package, which is priced at $99.99 and will only be available at retail stores, will include the following bonus items in addition to the game disc:
* The Art of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, a 176-page book featuring artwork from the game
* An exclusive 2GB USB flash drive replica of Jim Raynor's dog tag, which comes preloaded with the original StarCraft and the StarCraft: Brood War® expansion set
* A behind-the-scenes DVD containing over an hour of developer interviews, cinematics with director's commentary, and more
* The official StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty soundtrack CD, containing 14 epic tracks from the game along with exclusive bonus tracks
* StarCraft comic book issue #0, a prequel to the comic series
* A World of Warcraft® mini Thor in-game pet that can be applied to all World of Warcraft characters on a single Battle.net account
* Exclusive Battle.net downloadable content, including special portraits for your Battle.net profile, decals to customize your units in-game, and a visually unique version of the terran Thor unit
"We've been looking forward to revisiting the StarCraft universe with our players for over 10 years, and we wanted to offer an epic collector's edition that commemorated the occasion," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "This special version of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty -- easily our biggest collector's edition to date -- does just that, and we think StarCraft II gamers will really enjoy all of the exclusive contents."
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is the sequel to Blizzard Entertainment's 1998 hit StarCraft, which has been hailed by players and critics worldwide as one of the top real-time strategy games of all time. StarCraft II will once again center on the clash between the protoss, terrans, and zerg, with each side deploying favorite units from the original StarCraft, along with numerous upgraded and brand-new units and abilities that allow for fresh tactics and strategies. The game's new 3D-graphics engine maintains the speed and responsive control of its predecessor while rendering hundreds of units onscreen for massive battles.
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty's solo campaign will continue the epic saga where it left off in StarCraft: Brood War. The storyline chronicles the exploits of marshal-turned-rebel-leader Jim Raynor and features both familiar faces and new heroes. Players will be able to tailor the experience, choosing their own mission path and selecting technology and research upgrades to suit their playing style throughout the 29-mission campaign.
Several challenge-mode mini-games will also be included, with focused goals designed to ease players into the basics of multiplayer strategies. In addition, dozens of multiplayer maps will be available for competitive play through the new version of Battle.net, which is launching alongside StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. This new version of the service has been built from the ground up to offer an unparalleled online play experience, with new features such as voice communication, character profiles and achievements, stat-tracking, ladders and leagues, cloud file storage, and more.
Additional information about StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, including the release date, will be announced in the coming weeks.
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