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Blizzard Entertainment at Dreamhack Winter 2009
20.11.09 | by Blizzard

We’re pleased to announce that Blizzard Entertainment will be attending Dreamhack Winter 2009, the world’s largest computer festival, which is taking place from 26th to 29th November in Jönköping, Sweden.

Dreamhack attendees will be able to visit the Blizzard booth to take part in various competitions and contests, and also to play both StarCraft II and World of Warcraft: Cataclysm.

You can find out more about Dreamhack Winter 2009 at http://www.dreamhack.se/dhw09.

We look forward to seeing you there!

StarCraft II Q&A Batch 55!
20.11.09 | by Blizzard

This edition of the Q&A features some questions by StarCraft II fans. If you haven't done so in the past, go check out those fansites for great news and articles about StarCraft II!

StarCraft II Content Drop
19.11.09 | by Blizzard We've just uploaded new intel to the StarCraft II website. This latest transmission sheds new light on the goings-on in the Koprulu sector and highlights key persons of interest associated with recent anti-Dominion activity. In particular, this content drop includes:
  • Short Story: Changeling - Just because the years following the Brood War have so far been relatively uneventful, that doesn't mean it's safe out there in the cold vastness of space. Zeta Squad is about to find this out, the hard way.
  • Singleplayer Storytelling - Discover the ways in which StarCraft II will build on and expand the storytelling techniques of previous Blizzard titles, awaits you in this article.
  • Multiplayer Mapmaking - Ever wonder what design considerations and decisions go into the many multiplayer maps of StarCraft II? Check out this article to learn more!
  • Character Biographies: Tychus, Zeratul, Raynor - The character biographies for Raynor and Zeratul have been updated with new art and additional info, and you can now also read up on Tychus Findlay, one of Jim Raynor's old comrade-in-arms.
  • New Art and Screenshots - Check out more than 20 new screenshots and pieces of concept artwork! We got nukes, we got knives, sharp sticks... check out all the new info now!
StarCraft Comic Contest Returns
02.11.09 | by Blizzard

We're pleased to announce the return of the monthly StarCraft "Vespene Laughs" Comic Contest! From tasty, crunchy banelings to a brighter, more cheerful Kerrigan, we received a ton of funny and creative entries in our previous contest; now we’re inviting you to make the galaxy laugh once more. To participate in each month's contest, simply submit your entries here by the 28th of the following month. The first-place winner each month will win keys to the upcoming StarCraft II beta. Check out the official rules for more information.

Battle Report #4
21.10.09 | by Blizzard

We have just released the fourth installment of our StarCraft II Battle Reports, a series of videos created for the official website in order to give you a closer look at the fast-paced, intense, and exciting-to-watch multiplayer matches of StarCraft II. In this latest battle report, you'll see two of Blizzard Entertainment's best players go head-to-head as the protoss and terrans while our commentators, StarCraft II lead designer Dustin Browder and eSports team member Robert Simpson, dissect and analyze the on-screen action for you.

Check out Battle Report 4 now!

StarCraft II Q&A Batch 54!
16.10.09 | by Blizzard

This edition of the Q&A features some questions sent in by our fansites. If you haven't done so in the past, go check out those fansites for great news and articles about StarCraft II!

StarCraft II Q&A Batch 53!
01.10.09 | by Blizzard

We've had some exciting times over the summer with BlizzCon and juicy single player news as well as some more information on our new and improved Battle.net service. But some time has passed since then and I am sure that you are longing for more information and have been asking yourself a lot of questions. We'd like to now continue with our Q&A series for you to enjoy!

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered, feel free to post them in our questions thread here and they might just pop up in our next Q&A.

StarCraft Comic Contest Winners
03.09.09 | by Blizzard

Congratulations to the winners of our monthly StarCraft "Vespene Laughs" Comic Contest! We'd like to thank everyone who participated -- we received many hilarious and creative comics from all around the world, and picking the winners wasn't easy.

Blizzard at gamescom Recap!
28.08.09 | by Blizzard

This August brought us to gamescom 2009 in Cologne, Germany. At gamescom, we hosted many events, including raids with members of the guilds “For the Horde” and “Ensidia”. In addition to these live raids, there were Q&A quizzes, levelling contests, and hands-on demos of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty and Diablo III. To get a feel for the atmosphere at gamescom, check out our extensive coverage of the event, including our photo gallery and an exclusive interview with “For the Horde.”

StarCraft II: Best Game of gamescom!
21.08.09 | by Blizzard

StarCraft II has just been voted as the “Best of gamescom” for 2009 from the largest European trade fair for interactive games and entertainment. At gamescom this year, StarCraft II premiered its new single player mode StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty.

BlizzCon 2009 Begins
21.08.09 | by Blizzard

The fourth BlizzCon has begun! The two-day celebration of Blizzard Entertainment games and the passionate communities of players surrounding them is now underway at the Anaheim Convention Center, and we're inviting everyone at home to follow along with the exciting events and announcements at www.blizzcon.com. We'll be updating the site throughout the convention with breaking news, updates from the developer panels, and photos from the show floor, contests, and other activities. We'll also be broadcasting streaming video of the tournaments taking place throughout BlizzCon, so be sure to check back often over the next couple of days.

If you're looking for up-to-the-minute coverage, you can also catch us on Twitter by following @Diablo, @Warcraft, and @StarCraft. For those watching on DIRECTV Pay Per View or via the Internet stream, don’t forget to tweet us suggestions for what you’d like to see covered using the #BlizzConDTV tag.

Gamescom 2009 has started!
20.08.09 | by Blizzard

You want to be one of the first in Europe to get your hands on the brand new single player mode of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty or the first playable demo of Diablo III? Or maybe both? Then come and join us at the gamescom 2009 at the Blizzard Entertainment booth ( Hall 6, booth C20/B21) in Cologne, Germany!

Participate in our contests and quizzes such as knowledge Q&A’s or Death Knight levelling contests and you could win valuable prizes by Razer, SteelSeries or Panini. Watch the World of Warcraft raids on Friday and Saturday performed live on-stage by the top guilds Ensidia and For the Horde.

Additionally, our recruiters will be at the booth ready to answer your questions about recruitment and working at Blizzard Entertainment. Blizzard Europe currently has numerous positions open in Quality Assurance, Localization, Customer Support and other departments in our offices in Velizy, France (near Paris) and Cork, Ireland. We’re looking for Italian, Polish, Russian, German, French, Spanish, and English language speakers. Bring your CV and talk to us about our employment opportunities.

We look forward to welcoming friends both old and new to our booth which is open to the public from Thursday 20 August until Sunday 23 August.

Reminder: BlizzCon This Week
18.08.09 | by Blizzard

This Friday marks the beginning of BlizzCon 2009, and thousands of players will be making the trek to the Anaheim Convention Center to enjoy a weekend full of gaming, tournaments, panels, contests, and more. If you're interested in watching the sold-out show, don't forget that you still have a few days to order your "virtual ticket," available via Internet stream. This package comes with 18 hours of live coverage, including the closing concert with Ozzy Osbourne, as well as the exclusive BlizzCon 2009 in-game pet, Grunty the murloc marine.

BlizzCon 2009 Goody Bag: Raynor Revealed!
17.08.09 | by Blizzard

StarCraft II's Jim Raynor, terran hero, outlaw, and leader of Raynor's Raiders, will be making a rare exclusive appearance at this year's BlizzCon. Standing 6,25 inches tall, dressed in his signature StarCraft II battle suit, and sporting an oversized Gauss rifle, Raynor is the debut piece in a new line of Blizzard Entertainment-inspired designer vinyl toys known as n00bz.

The Raynor figure can be found exclusively inside this year’s BlizzCon goody bag and won't be available anywhere else. When interviewed about the honor, the good captain had only this to say: "I don’t play nice with others." You can check out images of this year's Raynor figure, along with a preview of other n00bz that will be available for purchase at BlizzCon, on the goody bag page.

Blizzard Entertainment Games at gamescom
14.08.09 | by Blizzard

We’re pleased to announce that StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty and Diablo III will be at gamescom 2009. Visitors to the Blizzard Entertainment booth, located in Halle 6, B21 & B31, will be able to go hands-on with both games -- a first for Diablo III in Europe.

From Thursday 20 until Sunday 23 August, gamescom in Cologne, Germany will be open to the public. You can find out more about what gamescom has to offer, and how to get there, at www.gamescom-cologne.com.

StarCraft II Gaming Gear
12.08.09 | by Blizzard

Razer is co-developing a new line of StarCraft II gaming peripherals, including a tournament-grade mouse, keyboard, and headset. In addition to these peripherals, Razer will design exclusive StarCraft II messenger bags, backpacks, and an E-Sport Pro Gamer Case. Head over to razerzone.com for more information on all the new StarCraft II gear.

BlizzCon Exclusive: StarCraft II Poker Set
07.08.09 | by Blizzard Aficionados of StarCraft and poker, you're in for a treat at BlizzCon this year. You'll be able to purchase the exclusive StarCraft-themed poker set -- complete with cards, chips, and dice -- at the BlizzCon Store.

Check out the preview page for all the details about the poker set.
Blizzard Recruitment at gamescom 2009
03.08.09 | by Blizzard

Members of our recruitment team will be at the Blizzard booth during gamescom 2009 to answer your questions about life as a Blizzard employee. Blizzard Europe currently has numerous open positions in quality assurance, localization, customer support and other departments in our offices in Vélizy, France (near Paris) and Cork, Ireland. We’re looking for Italian, Polish, Russian, German, French, Spanish and English speakers. You can find out about all our open positions in Europe here.

So come to Cologne from 20 to 23 August armed with your CV and a passion for forging great games! We look forward to seeing you there.

New StarCraft II Mousepads!
27.07.09 | by Blizzard

Steelseries will be releasing two new limited edition StarCraft II mousepads featuring battle-hardened Terran marines from StarCraft II and another capturing Kerrigan and Zeratul clashing in an epic battle! Beyond bringing beautiful Blizzard artwork to any desktop, these high-quality, cloth-surfaced mousepads offer exceptionally precise and consistent glide, perfect for gamers who demand only the best. These exclusive mousepads will be on sale for only 14.99€. Also, between July 27th and July 31st SteelSeries will be hosting daily contests on Facebook where you’ll have a chance to win an ultra-exclusive signed copy of these mousepads. Winners of these contests will receive mousepads signed by Blizzard artist Wei Wang!

StarCraft II Mousepads Now Available
21.07.09 | by Blizzard

SteelSeries has just unveiled the first of a new line of StarCraft II gaming surfaces featuring original artwork from the game. Developed to meet the requirements of pro gamers, these pads boast a high-quality cloth surface optimized for precision laser and optical mouse tracking. Check them out at Steelseries.com.

Blizzard Entertainment at gamescom 2009
20.07.09 | by Blizzard

We’re pleased to announce that Blizzard Entertainment will be attending gamescom 2009 in Cologne, Germany next month. We look forward to welcoming old friends and new to our booth, which will feature hands-on gameplay with our upcoming games. Our booth is open to the public from Thursday 20 August until Sunday 23 August.

We will be revealing more information on our activities during the show in the coming weeks. You can find out more about what gamescom has to offer, and how to get there, at http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/

Our recruiters will be at the booth ready to answer your questions about recruitment and working at Blizzard Entertainment. Blizzard Europe currently has numerous open positions in quality assurance, localization, customer support and other departments in our offices in Velizy, France (near Paris) and Cork, Ireland. We’re looking for Italian, Polish, Russian, German, French, Spanish and English speakers. Bring your CV along and talk to us about our employment opportunities.

Activities at the Euskal Encounter
17.07.09 | by Blizzard

The 17th edition of the Euskal Encounter will be taking place in Bilbao, Spain, from the 23rd to the 26th of July. Besides the multiple and varied activities that will be taking place at the event, Blizzard Entertainment will also be hosting activities and giving attendees the opportunity to try a demo of the up-coming StarCraft II

Additionally, there will be World of Warcraft competitions with unique prizes for the winners:

  • 3 vs. 3 Arena Tournaments.
  • Levelling contests: create a character and reach level 6 as fast as possible.
  • Stratholme & Azjol-Nerub Speed Runs: the fastest group to complete the instance will win.
Don’t miss this chance to try StarCraft II and compete in exciting competitions. We hope to see you there!

Blizzard at Euskal!
15.07.09 | by Blizzard

We’re pleased to announce that Blizzard Entertainment will be present at the 17th edition of the Euskal Encounter in Bilbao, Spain. Euskal Encounter is a mass LAN event for amateur and professional computing enthusiasts which will take place in the Bilbao Exhibition Centre from July 23rd to 26th.

Stay tuned for additional information about the activities that Blizzard will be hosting at the Euskal Encounter 17. We hope to see you there!

Machinima: Illegal Danish 3!
07.07.09 | by Blizzard

Myndflame, one of the most well-known machinima-makers, has released his latest work this past weekend: the trailer to Illegal Danish III. Take a moment to check it out. It may some somewhat familiar...

New StarCraft II Battle Report Available Now
22.06.09 | by Blizzard We have just released the third installment of our StarCraft II Battle Reports, a series of videos created for the official website in order to give you a closer look at the fast-paced, intense, and exciting-to-watch multiplayer matches of StarCraft II. In this latest battle report, you'll see two of Blizzard Entertainment's best players go head-to-head as the zerg and protoss while our commentators, StarCraft II lead designer Dustin Browder and eSports team member Robert Simpson, dissect and analyze the on-screen action for you.

Check out Battle Report 3 now!

StarCraft II Q&A Batch 52: Map Maker
15.06.09 | by Blizzard

Welcome to this weeks' edition of the StarCraft II Q&A featuring a new part of the Map Maker special. We are looking forward to seeing a lot of creativity from map developers from around the world and here is another sneak peak on how the tool for implementation will look like.

Global Creative Writing Winners
04.06.09 | by Blizzard

The first Blizzard Entertainment global creative writing contest has been judged and the winning entries chosen. After poring over nearly 17 million words, our judges have decided on one grand prize winner and seven runners-up. Take a moment to enjoy the ideas and creative stories of all the winning entries.

The grand prize winner will visit the company headquarters to meet and eat with the Blizzard Entertainment creative writing staff, and will receive a Frostmourne sword. The seven runners-up will be sent signed copies of the Diablo Archive, Warcraft Archive, StarCraft Archive, and Warcraft War of the Ancients Archive.

StarCraft Comic Contest Winners
04.06.09 | by Blizzard

Congratulations to the winners of our monthly StarCraft "Vespene Laughs" Comic Contests for the months of February, March, April, and May! We'd like to thank everyone who participated -- we received many hilarious and creative comics from all around the world, and picking the winners wasn't easy. Check out the previous months' European winning entries here, or take a look at the winners from USA below.

To enter the monthly comic contest, simply submit your StarCraft-themed entry by the last day of the month. Check out the official rules for more information -- and keep coming back for more Vespene Laughs in the future.

Second Batch of BlizzCon Tickets Sold Out
30.05.09 | by Blizzard

The second and final allotment of tickets for BlizzCon 2009 has now been sold out. We look forward to seeing all attendees in Anaheim, California! For those unable to attend in-person, online coverage of BlizzCon will also be offered via a DIRECTV Pay Per View event as an Internet video stream.

BlizzCon Tickets on Sale May 30 at 19:00 CEST
29.05.09 | by Blizzard

If you were unable to purchase BlizzCon tickets during the first round of ticket sales, we just wanted to remind you that our second batch of BlizzCon 2009 tickets will be going on sale Saturday, May 30. Ticket sales are again scheduled to begin on Saturday at 19:00 CEST, so be sure to visit the ticket sales page then for a chance to get yours.

BlizzCon 2009 will take place August 21 and 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and tickets cost $125 each. For those unable to attend the show, in-depth coverage of BlizzCon will also be available as a Pay Per View Internet stream. For more information about the convention and the Internet stream, check out the official BlizzCon site.

MEDIA UPDATE
26.05.09 | by Blizzard

We have added a new video showing unit death animations to the Developer's Corner.

First Batch of BlizzCon Tickets Sold Out
18.05.09 | by Blizzard

The initial allotment of tickets for BlizzCon 2009 has now been sold out. If you weren’t able to get tickets this time, you’ll have a second chance on Saturday, May 30, as another batch will go on sale then. Coverage of the gaming festival will also be offered by DIRECTV as a Pay Per View event, available both via satellite and Internet stream.

BlizzCon Tickets on Sale Tomorrow
15.05.09 | by Blizzard

Just in case Saturday, May 16 isn’t circled on your calendar, here’s a quick reminder that BlizzCon tickets will be going on sale tomorrow. After our gnomish engineers in Southern California get to work and finish making the final preparations late Saturday morning, they’ll activate the ticket-purchase process and BlizzCon tickets will officially go on sale. If you are unable to purchase tickets tomorrow, a second batch of tickets will go on sale May 30. And for those unable to attend the show, in-depth coverage of BlizzCon will also be offered by DIRECTV as a Pay Per View event, available both via satellite and Internet stream.

BlizzCon 2009 will take place August 21 and 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and tickets cost $125 each. For further information about the convention, check out the official BlizzCon site, and keep an eye on the ticket sales page tomorrow for the chance to get yours.

StarCraft II Beta Test Opt-in
06.05.09 | by Blizzard

The StarCraft II beta-test period is coming in the months ahead! If you’d like a chance to participate, now’s the time to let us know. Simply log in to your Battle.net account, and click “Beta Profile Settings” to go through the new beta opt-in process and upload a snapshot of your system specs. During this process, you’ll also have the opportunity to opt in to future betas for other Blizzard Entertainment games. Please note that even if you’ve opted in to our betas previously, you’ll need to complete this new process and upload your current system specs to have a chance to be invited.

For more information, see the FAQ -- or create a Battle.net account to opt in now. If you have an unused beta code from BlizzCon 2008 or WWI 2008, visit this site to enter your code.

BlizzCon Tickets On Sale May 16
06.05.09 | by Blizzard Tickets to this year's BlizzCon gaming convention, being held on August 21 and 22 in Anaheim, California, will go on sale worldwide on Saturday, May 16 for $125 each, with a second block of tickets going on sale Saturday, May 30. For those unable to attend, DIRECTV will once again be televising BlizzCon in high definition as a Pay Per View event, featuring coverage from the show floor, exclusive interviews, demos, and more. In addition, for the first time, players around the world will be able to watch the DIRECTV BlizzCon event as a Pay Per View Internet stream. Check out the press release for further details, and head over to www.blizzard.com/blizzcon on May 16 or May 30 to buy your tickets. Please note that tickets should be purchased in US dollars either from the official BlizzCon US website or through the US Blizzard Store.
New StarCraft II Battle Report Available Now
16.04.09 | by Blizzard We have just released the second installment of our StarCraft II Battle Reports, a series of videos created for the official website in order to give you a closer look at the fast-paced, intense, and exciting-to-watch multiplayer matches of StarCraft II. In this latest battle report, you'll see two of Blizzard Entertainment's best players go head-to-head as the zerg and terrans while our commentators, StarCraft II lead designer Dustin Browder and eSports team member Robert Simpson, dissect and analyze the on-screen action for you.

Check out Battle Report 2 now!

April Fools!
03.04.09 | by Blizzard We hope you enjoyed our April Fools' Day events. If you missed them, check out this year's jokes: The Blizzard Entertainment Joke Team will see you again next year. Just kidding - we're always around waiting to pounce.
Introducing the Terra-tron
01.04.09 | by Blizzard We’ve just released a sneak peek at a new unit and last-stand base defense mechanism for the terrans: the Terra-tron.

A twelve-stories-tall symbol of the terrans' ruthless resourcefulness and ability to fortify their position, the Terra-tron base-defense system is the latest addition to the ever-expanding bag of terran tricks.

Check out the Terra-tron now!
Q&A Batch 50
26.03.09 | by Blizzard We are pleased to welcome you on the official StarCraft II website in Russian! Discover the forthcoming sequel to the legendary Blizzard best-seller, StarCraft. Get familiar with the new units and gameplay mechanics, read behind-the-scene interviews, learn the full story and understand the reasons behind the merciless war between three powerful races: Protoss, Terran and Zerg.

Feel free to explore our Movies and Downloads pages, to be regularly updated with Russian content. News and Q&A archives will be kept in English, while new materials will be published directly in Russian.
Q&A Batch 50
26.03.09 | by Blizzard We recently answered a number of questions from the community regarding StarCraft II. Check out part 50 of the Q&A, along with the StarCraft II Q&A archive in the Battle.net forums.
Blizzard Global Writing Contest!
17.03.09 | by Blizzard

If you enjoy the Blizzard Entertainment universes and have the drive to pen fantasy fiction in them, here’s your chance to shine. Whether you conjure stories in your free time or write for a living, you’re encouraged to enter and have the chance to win a free trip to Blizzard Entertainment headquarters in Southern California. This contest is open to entrants from around the world, though all submissions must be in English. For more information, head to the contest page or read the official rules.

Blizzard Park Theme Art Contest!
26.02.09 | by Blizzard

What would you do if you could design the Blizzard Entertainment theme park of your dreams? Here's your chance to show us! Blizzard Entertainment is challenging you to design a theme park, complete with rides and attractions based on the universes of Starcraft, Warcraft, and Diablo. Submissions will be judged on design creativity, artistry, and imaginative use of the lore and spirit of Blizzard games.

Winning entries will receive prizes including StarCraft II beta keys, a chance to have their entry displayed at BlizzCon 2009, and more.

The contest closes on March 30, 2009 so don’t delay! Learn more about the fabulous prizes and the contest details at the official contest page.

Q&A Batch 49
18.02.09 | by Blizzard We recently answered a number of questions from the community regarding StarCraft II. Check out part 49 of the Q&A, along with the StarCraft II Q&A archive in the Battle.net forums.

Win StarCraft II Beta Keys in Our Comic Contest
17.02.09 | by Blizzard We received tons of funny, creative, and original comics from players all around the world in our original Vespene Laughs contest. This month, we’re relaunching the contest with a brand-new prize: two beta keys allowing access to the upcoming StarCraft II beta test.

To enter this month’s contest, simply create your own original comic based on StarCraft universe, and send us your entry by March 15. We’ll select the most amusing and creative entries to win some cool StarCraft stuff, including StarCraft II beta keys and StarCraft-themed T-shirts, hats, and posters. For more information or to see the complete prize list, check out the official rules.
StarCraft II Fansite Kit Update
30.01.09 | by Blizzard We've just released an update to the StarCraft II Fansite kit including new art, new avatars, and much, much more. If you're interested in building your own StarCraft II fansite, look no further!
StarCraft II Q&A Batch 48
23.01.09 | by Blizzard We recently answered a number of questions from the community regarding StarCraft II. Check out part 48 of the Q&A, along with the StarCraft II Q&A archive in the Battle.net forums.
Vote for Your Favorite StarCraft II Dark Templar
07.01.09 | by Blizzard The protoss dark templar has always been one of the StarCraft community's favorite units -- now, the community has a chance to participate directly in the dark templar design process for StarCraft II! Over the course of the next month, players will vote to decide which dark templar tribe will be represented in StarCraft II multiplayer matches. Click here to see the options or head to the forums to cast a vote for your favorite.

We have also added one new piece of artwork and four new screenshots.
Media Update
29.12.08 | by Blizzard We have added a new wallpaper featuring Kerrigan to the downloads section. We have also added three new screenshots.
Introducing StarCraft II Battle Reports
19.12.08 | by Blizzard In order to give you a closer look at the fast-paced, intense, and exciting-to-watch multiplayer matches of StarCraft II, we’re creating a series of videos for the official website. In the first of our StarCraft II Battle Reports, you'll see two of Blizzard Entertainment's best players go head-to-head as the protoss and terrans while our commentators, StarCraft II lead designer Dustin Browder and eSports team member Robert Simpson, dissect and analyze the on-screen action for you.

Check out Battle Report 1 now!
Q&A Batch 47
18.12.08 | by Blizzard

We recently answered a number of questions from the community regarding StarCraft II. Check out part 47 of the Q&A, along with the StarCraft II Q&A archive in the Battle.net forums.

StarCraft Comic Contest Winners
18.12.08 | by Blizzard

Congratulations to the winners of our first two monthly StarCraft "Vespene Laughs" Comic Contests for the months of September and October! We'd like to thank everyone who participated -- we received many hilarious and creative comics from all around the world, and picking the winners wasn't easy. Check out September's and October's European winning entries here, or take a look at the winners from USA below.

To enter the monthly comic contest, simply submit your StarCraft-themed entry by the last day of the month. Check out the official rules for more information -- and keep coming back for more Vespene Laughs in the future.

Discover BlizzCast Episode 6!
19.11.08 | by Blizzard

In the sixth epic episode of BlizzCast, we spend a day with a developer and find out what life is like for World of Warcraft Lead Tools Programmer Monte Krol. Next, we take a look at StarCraft II unit design from concept to creation with Senior Art Director Samwise Didier and Lead Game Designer Dustin Browder. In our third segment, Bashiok spends some time with Anthony Rivero, senior artist for Diablo III, and discusses “bridging the gap” in the series’ character design. Bornakk wraps the episode up by answering some questions from the community.

Listen to the show now or check out the transcript to see all the featured artwork.

Wrath of the Lich King Soundtrack on iTunes
18.11.08 | by Blizzard

The Blizzard iTunes page has been updated to include the official World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Soundtrack. The iTunes edition of the soundtrack contains a total of 21 tracks, including three exclusives -- "Path of the Lifewarden," "Shadow Web Caverns," and "Obsidian Sanctum" -- different from the three exclusive tracks found on the Collector's Edition soundtrack CD. Individual tracks are available on iTunes for 0,99 € each, or you can buy the entire album at once for 9,99 €.

Click here to check out the soundtrack on iTunes, or head to the Blizzard iTunes page for more information -- and while you're there, check out the other Blizzard musical offerings, including soundtracks to Diablo II, StarCraft, and World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.

New Ringtones and Wallpapers Available
28.10.08 | by Blizzard

We’ve recently added 10 new Blizzard Entertainment-themed mobile-phone downloads to the Mobile Ringtones and Wallpapers store, including a variety of new unit sounds from StarCraft; new wallpapers of the terran, protoss, and zerg from StarCraft II; and a chilling portrait of the Lich King Arthas Menethil from the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion. You can purchase these and more than 50 other Diablo, StarCraft, and Warcraft wallpapers and ringtones here.

StarCraft II FAQ Update
16.10.08 | by Blizzard

We've updated the StarCraft II FAQ with new information from BlizzCon 2008, including details about the StarCraft II Trilogy and the terran single-player campaign. You can check out the FAQ here or on the official forums.

New Battle.net Forums
10/10/08 | by Blizzard

We’ve just brought our brand-new Battle.net forums online. The new forums bring a host of new features and stability, as well as helpful tools for us to better moderate and organise posts. They’re available right now -- to access them, visit: http://forums.battle.net.

The forum login requirements remain the same. In order to post you will need an account created by a Battle.net supported game and a CD-key.

If you’re still looking for some posts or information from the old forums, we’ve left them up at the original address (http://www.battle.net/forums.shtml). The old forums aren’t open for posting, but if you’d like to copy a thread or back up some information, they’ll remain available until Tuesday, October 7.

The benefits of implementing these new forums are numerous, and we hope you’re as excited as we are to see this step toward the continued growth and support of our Battle.net community.

Vespene Laughs: A Blizzard ComicCraft Series
02/09/08 | by Blizzard

Send us your StarCraft-themed comics and we'll choose the funniest or most interesting to be showcased on a special gallery page. Remember, we're looking for the best StarCraft humor out there. You can submit comics created in any medium, just make sure they're relevant to StarCraft II, original, and make us laugh.

For the first month, our winner will receive an 8GB Blizzard Branded iPod Nano, a copy of the StarCraft board game, a StarCraft Battle Chest, a shirt, and a copy of the StarCraft cinematics DVD. Two runners-up will also receive prize packages. See the official contest page here.

StarCraft Downloads for Your Phone
27/08/08 | by Blizzard

The war between the Terran, Protoss, and Zerg continues on a smaller scale with our new StarCraft-themed wallpapers and ringtones for your phone. They’re part of a new service that lets you download content related to your favorite Blizzard Entertainment games to supported mobile phones.

Over 50 pieces of content are currently available, including wallpapers of the Queen of Blades and other StarCraft characters, game logos, and more. Visit the new Mobile Ringtones and Wallpapers page for more information -- and while you’re there, be sure to check out our World of Warcraft and Diablo mobile content, too.

Q&A Batch 43
22/08/08 | by Blizzard We recently answered a number of questions from the community regarding StarCraft II. Check out part 43 of the Q&A, along with the StarCraft II Q&A archive in the Battle.net forums.
WWI Developer Panel Videos Online!
28/07/08 | by Blizzard

We have just published videos from some of the developer panels at the 2008 Worldwide Invitational. Check out our Videos page to watch Blizzard developers discuss the evolving design process behind StarCraft II, the world lore and environment of Diablo III, and the present and future of the classes in World of Warcraft.

We will be adding more panels so check back often!

New Planet Bio Added - Mar Sara
24/07/08 | by Blizzard We have added a new planet bio, Mar Sara. We have also added two new pieces of artwork and six new screenshots.
Character Biography: Zeratul
03/07/08 | by Blizzard Learn more about StarCraft II's main characters and their complex intertwining stories in the character biography of Zeratul, the second installment of our StarCraft II character biography series. We have also added one new piece of artwork and five new screenshots.
New Planet Bio Added - Char
17/06/08 | by Blizzard We have added a new planet bio, Char. We have also added two new pieces of artwork and one new screenshot.
I <3 SC Winners Announced!
09/06/08 | by Blizzard We would like thank all the participants in our I <3 StarCraft contest. We received submissions from StarCraft fans all over the world and have compiled hundreds of them into an "I <3 StarCraft photo mosaic.
New Unit Added - Baneling
23/05/08 | by Blizzard We have added a new zerg unit, the baneling. We have also added four new pieces of artwork and seven new screenshots.
StarCraft Community Tournaments Sign-up closed!
13/05/08 | by Blizzard

The sign-ups for the StarCraft Community Tournament have now closed down. Stay tuned for the exciting qualifier round that will be held on May 24th and 25th in cooperation with GosuGamers for the privilege of competing in the finals at the Worldwide Invitational in Paris and the chance to win great prizes! All participants will receive an email with further instructions in the coming days.

StarCraft Community Tournament Announced!
30/04/08 | by Blizzard

At the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, all attendees will have the opportunity to witness some of the world’s top StarCraft, Warcraft 3 and World of Warcraft players compete in exciting matches. In addition to these professional gaming matches, community player tournaments will allow you to show your skills for fun and glory – and some amazing tournament prizes. Sign up to compete with other members of the community in Blizzard's upcoming StarCraft tournaments and use your skills to come out on top! Compete in the StarCraft: Brood War qualifiers hosted by GosuGamers to win your spot in the StarCraft: Brood War finals! Check out the Community tournaments page for more information!

Q&A Batch 36
25/04/08 | by Blizzard We recently answered a number of questions from the community regarding StarCraft II. Check out part 36 of the Q&A, along with the StarCraft II Q&A archive in the Battle.net forums.
I <3 SC Community contests!
16/04/08 | by Blizzard There are two weeks left, for you to submit your picture in the official I <3 SC contest and we have another goodie for you! Several fansites have also started their very own contests. Join the professional gamers from Meet Your Makers in their "I <3 SC" contest and win a MYM mousepad and teamshirt! The "I <3 SC Continued" contest from StarCraft-Source.com offers Battlechests as additional prizes and get your questions answered with the contest StarCraft Legacy has set up. For our Czech friends, you should head over to StarCraftCz to submit your picture! Further contests can be found on inStarcraft.de (German), StarCraft-Source.de (German), JudgeHype (French) and Starcraft-esp.com (Spanish).
The Story So Far... Part 2: The Brood War
16/04/08 | by Blizzard The storyline of StarCraft II takes place four years after the events of StarCraft: Brood War. We have prepared a two-part overview called The Story So Far, an opportunity for you to get up to speed with the characters, settings, and developments that lead up to StarCraft II. Read about Kerrigan's treachery as the Queen of Blades, Samir Duran's hybrid experiments, and the final events leading up to StarCraft II in The Story So Far... Part 2: The Brood War.
Discussion of the Month. April: The Baneling
16/04/08 | by Blizzard Last month was all about the Zerg. For the first time members of the Community and the press had the privilege to test StarCraft II’s third race. You could read a lot about the different units and buildings, see movies and screenshots, hear about the gameplay experiences. This month’s discussion topic will be about one of the new Zerg units: The Baneling. It is the mutation of one of the most popular Zerg units, of the Zergling. This month will be all about the Baneling. The Baneling has undergone quite a few changes in the past couple of weeks and we'd like to hear your feedback!
April Fools!
03/04/08 | by Blizzard We hope you enjoyed our April Fools' Day events. If you missed them, check out this year's jokes: The Blizzard Entertainment Joke Team™ will see you again next year. Just kidding - we're always around waiting to pounce.
New Unit Added - Tauren Marine
01/04/08 | by Blizzard We have added a new terran unit, the tauren marine. We have also added two new pieces of artwork and three new screenshots.
StarCraft’s 10-Year Anniversary: A Retrospective
31/03/08 | by Blizzard On March 31, 1998, Blizzard Entertainment released StarCraft, a revolutionary real-time strategy game pitting three powerful and distinctive races against each other in a war-torn galaxy. In StarCraft, the resourceful terrans, mysterious protoss, and relentless zerg find themselves in a confluence of events that has only one possible outcome: an epic war for conquest and survival.

The year of its release, more than 1.5 million copies of StarCraft were sold around the world, making it the bestselling PC game of 1998. To date, it has sold more than 9.5 million copies worldwide. A considerable number of those copies have been sold in South Korea, where the game continues to enjoy unprecedented levels of popularity.

Read more about the history of StarCraft at our Starcraft's 10-Year Anniversary page!
"I <3 SC" Contest!
31/03/08 | by Blizzard The tenth anniversary of StarCraft's release is fast approaching, and to mark the occasion, we'll be assembling a mosaic of pictures sent in by players from around the world, all featuring a special "I <3 SC" logo. 50 T-shirts are up for grabs, so check out the contest page for full details or to take part.
StarCraft II Zerg Press Tour coverage
21/03/08 | by Blizzard A week ago the Swarm arrived; we could see the Zerg taking over the news cycles of major gaming networks. Check out the extensive coverage on this extraordinary event! If you still don't have enough of these fan reports you should have a look at the interviews, videos and articles on known gaming sites:
StarCraft II Zerg Trailer Available
18/03/08 | by Blizzard We've just released a high-quality version of the StarCraft II zerg trailer that was shown to the press last week. Watch as the Swarm steps back into the light for the first time since the events of the Brood War, and catch a first glimpse at the zerg's frightful evolution. Check out the trailer now!
StarCraft II: Zerg Revealed
10/03/08 | by Blizzard The StarCraft II website has just been updated with new information about the zerg, the game's third playable race. You can now learn more about the nightmarish hydralisks and the agile and dangerous mutalisks, and can also catch up on the recent history of the Swarm. Also make sure to check out the newly added screenshots, concept art, and unit videos included in this first look at the zerg.
BlizzCast Episode 2
04/03/08 | by Blizzard The second episode of BlizzCast is now up, and we've doubled its length since the debut. This episode kicks off with a story interview, and moves on to a discussion of some of the changes to Magtheridon's Lair in the Sunwell Isle patch. Lastly, we're also adding a new community questions and answers section to cover some of the topics that are on your mind. Listen to the show now, or check out the transcript to see all the featured artwork.
Discussion Topic of the Month: Map Making
27/02/08 | by Blizzard Over the years we have enjoyed watching our community show their creativity and create amazing maps and mods to our games. With StarCraft II we would like to encourage you to keep up the awesome work, so wed like to give you a tool, you will enjoy working with. We have already answered questions in our Q&As but now it is your turn to tell us what your ideal StarCraft II Editor would look like!
Q&A Batch 31
27/02/08 | by Blizzard We recently answered a number of questions from the community regarding StarCraft II. Check out part 31 of the Q&A, along with the StarCraft II Q&A archive in the Battle.net forums.
2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational!
11/02/08 | by Blizzard This year's Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational is coming to the Porte de Versailles Exposition Center in Paris, France on June 28-29. Top StarCraft, Warcraft III, and World of Warcraft players will duke it out for supremacy and cash prizes in eSports tournaments, and all attendees will be able to enjoy discussion panels, signings, musical performances, and more. In addition, StarCraft II and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King will be playable by everyone on the show floor.

For much more information on the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, check out the press release and visit the official website. We look forward to seeing you there, but if you're unable to make it out to Paris in June, we'll be providing live coverage on the official website throughout the weekend of the event.
Q&A Batch 28
05/02/08 | by Blizzard We recently answered a number of questions from the community regarding StarCraft II. Check out part 28 of the Q&A, along with the StarCraft II Q&A archive in the Battle.net forums.
Interview with StarCraft Board Game Artist
04/02/08 | by Blizzard Luke Mancini, a member of the StarCraft Source forums, took the time to hand paint the units of his new StarCraft Board Game to mimic the in-game appearance. Starcraft-source.com now published an interview about his great work on all of the 180 units.
Q&A Batch 27
04/02/08 | by Blizzard We recently answered a number of questions from the community regarding StarCraft II. Check out part 27 of the Q&A, along with the StarCraft II Q&A archive in the Battle.net forums.
Character Biography: Jim Raynor
28/01/08 | by Blizzard Jim Raynor was a Confederate marshal on Mar Sara at the time of the first zerg incursions on that world. Despite bravely fighting the alien aggressors and saving many lives, he was arrested by Confederacy forces on the pretext of destroying Confederate property at Backwater Station. When he was subsequently liberated by Arcturus Mengsk's Sons of Korhal, an anti-Confederate revolutionary group, Raynor chose to fight alongside them...

Learn more about StarCraft II's main characters and their complex intertwining stories in the character biography of Jim Raynor, the first installment of our StarCraft II character biography series.
Introducing BlizzCast
28/01/08 | by Blizzard Join our Community Team as they go behind the scenes to experience the world of Blizzard game development in the first installment of our new Blizzard podcast, BlizzCast.

In each episode we'll be interviewing your favorite Blizzard developers and staff, giving you a glimpse of what it's like to make the games you love.

To kick off our BlizzCast series, we've decided to begin where every great Blizzard idea begins, at the concept level. Joining us, we have Samwise Didier, our Art Director and concept artist for many of the popular Blizzard characters you've grown to love, such as the Pandaren, Fel Orcs, Dark Templars, Zerglings, and many more. We'll be chatting with Samwise on how he came up with the characters he did, as well as what it is like to work on both the Warcraft and StarCraft franchises.

Check out the new BlizzCast page here.
Community Spotlight #1
28/01/08 | by Blizzard Love StarCraft? Love comics that make you chuckle? Check out this up-and-coming fan site making a fun and artistic contribution to the community. Food For Thought Comics is devoted to weekly fan-made StarCraft comics.
Q&A Batch 26
28/01/08 | by Blizzard We recently answered a number of questions from the community regarding StarCraft II. Check out part 26 of the Q&A, along with the StarCraft II Q&A archive in the Battle.net forums.
Interview with author Christie Golden
28/01/08 | by Blizzard StarCraft: The Dark Templar is a new trilogy of novels set in the StarCraft universe. The trilogy chronicles some of the events between StarCraft: Brood War and StarCraft II. Blizzplanet recently interviewed author Christie Golden, asking questions submitted by the community about the details of the second novel in the trilogy, Shadow Hunters.
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