Author Topic: The StarCraft Thread (Read 44145 times)

Fracture · « **on:** May 19, 2007, 06:15:10 AM »

Announced just a few minutes ago at Blizzard's Worldwide Invitational in Seoul.

[youtube=425,350]aUXoekeDIW8[/youtube]

It took them nine years, but they finally got around to it. Now, where the hell is Diablo 3?

IGN's coverage of the event - click me

Also, there are some screen shots

Since1983 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:29:35 AM »

It's going to be hard to replace the original. The first one is the most balanced RTS game out there. Even after 9 years, it is still very popular.

Ayabie · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:51:31 AM »

That looks pretty sweet, though the graphics are outdated as usual. I thought I was looking at a slightly altered Supreme Commander.

Fracture · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2007, 09:49:35 AM »

Added a vid to the first post (is it really safe to smoke inside your suit like that? ???). The CG looks nice, but the screen shots do look kinda last-gen.

sh15uya · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2007, 10:59:28 AM »

Quote from: www.starcraft2.com

When is the game coming out?
At this point, it's too early to provide an initial estimate on the release date. As with all Blizzard games, we will take as much time as needed to ensure the game is as fun, balanced, and polished as possible.

lol

the GG thing at the end is quite cool

ctz · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2007, 12:47:05 PM »

It was about a time!

It didn't look like outdated graphics to me, but I haven't played any RTS after Tiberian Sun. I hope the balance and gameplay are as good as they were in the first game.

Mugen · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2007, 11:39:51 PM »

im not digging the new units either except the immortals cuz they look cool. i was hoping ghosts get new skills or something better

Since1983 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2007, 09:33:39 PM »

Quote from: sh15uya on May 19, 2007, 10:59:28 AM

Quote from: www.starcraft2.com
When is the game coming out?
At this point, it's too early to provide an initial estimate on the release date. As with all Blizzard games, we will take as much time as needed to ensure the game is as fun, balanced, and polished as possible.

Well if thats the case, give it atleast another 5 years.

Cookie · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2007, 09:38:05 PM »

Hell yeah! I watched the game play demos earlier and I'm sooo buying this when it comes out. I'm still waiting for them to update the starcraft2 website with more info.

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2007, 09:51:10 PM »

shit this looks sweet, I suck at RTS's but I still want to get it

Ping · « **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2007, 06:01:17 PM »

Thought I'd be middle aged before this came out. Awesome! Can't wait!

vergil83 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2007, 05:33:43 AM »

Blizzard has always been known for their strategy games and Starcraft 2 will definitely live up to the hype.

Maikeru86 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2007, 09:49:02 AM »

It's about time. Too bad it's not coming out on any consoles.

Since1983 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 26, 2007, 09:54:15 AM »

Quote from: vergil83 on May 26, 2007, 05:33:43 AM

Blizzard has always been known for their strategy games and Starcraft 2 will definitely live up to the hype.

How can you be sure of that. It looks the same as the first one with new 3D graphics. One thing I'm looking for is new innovation for RTS. Heck, they still have the same 3 races. I hope they prove me wrong as the first one is just about as perfect as it can get. Otherwise, people wouldn't be still playing it today.

vergil83 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2007, 11:53:31 AM »

I know it's still early to tell. I agree with you too on having a different approach on RTS but since the game won't be coming out anytime soon, who know's what surprise Blizzard will offer in Star Craft 2.

makeme · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2007, 02:30:38 PM »

Thank you Blizzard!! And about time too. The first Starcraft was a classic. Go the protoss.

jChu* · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2007, 08:33:25 PM »

Ive been waiting for years for a SC2 game to be released and now its a reality!! I loved how they used a timeline on their website to promote the announcement of the game.

Although nothing is final, Blizzard mentioned they did not have any plans on adding a 4th race into the mix... which isnt as disappointing to me as to others. I would love for them to include the rumored hybrid race, but in the end what made the original so successful was the fine-tuning in the balance of the gameplay. If they can continue with their attention to detail... I'll be one happy gamer.

claymore · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2008, 03:11:53 PM »

[youtube=425,350]FQoBnKa-e4E[/youtube] 9 minute video of Zerg's in Starcraft 2. [youtube=425,350]rx4sOAt2EPM[/youtube] a comedian does a routine about Starcraft. http://kotaku.com/366720/watch-nine-minutes-of-starcraft-2s-terrans

sh15uya · « **Reply #18 on:** June 23, 2008, 01:57:18 PM »

GameStop

Blu-Cherri · « **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2008, 12:45:53 AM »

I absolutely loved the original game.
i was quite young when i played it (probably about 9) and i temporarily became slightly obsessed by it.
I loved the zerg and wrote names of zerg stuff on my pencilcase and made up little stories relating to them :p

It wasn't quite as bad as my description makes it sound though.