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Blizzard — 8.21.09

BlizzCon 2010 Charity Dinner Ticket Opt-In Now Open

Nebu — 7.15.10

On Thursday, October 21, the evening before BlizzCon, we're hosting a special dinner to benefit the CHOC Children's Foundation, where guests will have an opportunity to meet and chat with game developers, artists, executives and other folks from Blizzard Entertainment. If you'd like a chance to attend, visit our ticket-drawing page between now and July 17 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific to enter a drawing for a chance to purchase up to two tickets to the event. Tickets are priced at $500 each and include admission to this year's BlizzCon. For more information or to enter the drawing, visit the BlizzCon 2010 Charity Dinner website.

Join the Dominion - Propaganda Poster Contest Voting Now Open

Blizzard — 7.12.10

The StarCraft II Propaganda Poster Contest submissions are in, and now we need your help picking the winner. Visit the propaganda art gallery and click the Facebook Like button to vote for your favorite entries. We'll be taking votes until July 15, and the poster with the most Likes wins!

Head over to the Propaganda Poster Contest page and start voting.

New Hyperion Preview

Nebu — 7.9.10

For our latest preview, we've climbed aboard the Hyperion to give you a sneak peak at some of the features that will be available within the single-player campaign for StarCraft II: The Wings of Liberty. Come aboard and learn more about Mercenaries, the Armory, and the Laboratory here.

StarCraft II Beta Phase Two Begins

Nebu — 7.9.10

The second phase of the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty beta test is now underway. We're delighted to invite you back to the battlefield and hope that you will join us through July 19 for more terran, protoss, and zerg action.

As stated previously, all data from beta phase one has been reset. This includes characters, match history, ladder rankings, and achievements. Beta participants will therefore need to recreate their characters and, if joining matchmaking games, complete a new series of placement matches.

We thank you for all the feedback you provided during phase one and are excited to hear about more of your experiences in phase two. Welcome back to beta, and we'll see you on Battle.net!

Join the Dominion 50% Unlocked

Nebu — 6.29.10

The Join the Dominion war efforts are paying off and the progress bar has reached 50%! Your hard work has released the first of two videos recapping the story of the original StarCraft. Every 5% gain unlocks new unique content, and the second half of the video series will be unlocked when the progress bar reaches 75%, so keep contributing! Read the FAQ to learn how you can help advance the progress bar.

Go to the Join the Dominion site to view the new lore bridge video as well as all the previously unlocked content. Don't forget to also check out the submissions gallery and keep those posters coming!

BlizzCon® 2010 Dinner to Benefit Children's Foundation

Nebu — 6.29.10

Before the BlizzCon festivities begin, we’re inviting you to join us for an evening of good food and good conversation -- all for a good cause. On Thursday, October 21, Blizzard will be hosting a special dinner to benefit the CHOC Children's Foundation, where guests will have an opportunity to meet and chat with game developers, artists, executives and other folks from Blizzard Entertainment.

From July 13 through July 15, we'll be holding an online drawing to determine who can win an opportunity to purchase tickets to this event. A total of 200 tickets will be available for $500 USD each (limit two per person), and the proceeds will benefit the CHOC Children's Foundation. In appreciation of your donation, you'll receive:

Dinner and an opportunity to converse with executives, artists, developers, community managers, and others from Blizzard Entertainment
A signed print featuring Blizzard Entertainment artwork
One BlizzCon 2010 ticket (a $150 USD value)

The BlizzCon 2010 benefit dinner will take place Thursday, October 21 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hilton Anaheim hotel. To opt in to the ticket drawing and view the official rules for this opportunity, visit the official BlizzCon website between July 13 and July 15.

2010 Blizzard Global Writing Contest

Nebu — 6.23.10

You're called to action once again, to use your wits and strength, to compete for the ultimate prize. Your weapons? They seem to be but a musty tome and quill, but know that their power is far stronger than the armies of the Scourge, far craftier than the zerg Swarm, and far mightier than any demon from the Burning Hells. Ready your tools, scribe, and prepare for combat with the inky beast called fiction!

Enter a short story for the chance to win a free trip to Blizzard's headquarters in southern California! This contest is open to entrants from around the world and will be judged by Blizzard's very own writers and masters of lore. For more information, head to the contest page.

New StarCraft II Gaming Gear by SteelSeries

Nebu — 6.22.10

SteelSeries is introducing some new gaming gear themed after StarCraft II, including the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Limited Edition Zboard Keyset and Gaming Keyboard and the SteelSeries Qck Limited Edition Tychus Findlay and Marauder mouse pads. For more information, visit www.steelseries.com/starcraft2. These products will be available at game launch.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty in Brazilian Portuguese

Nebu — 6.16.10

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will be fully localized in Brazilian Portuguese, and as part of our ongoing effort to support Blizzard Entertainment's global online gaming community, we've just launched our Brazilian Portuguese StarCraft Facebook and Twitter pages.

Become a fan of StarCraftPTBR for the latest news, videos, events, contests and more. Once you join, you will be able to interact with fellow gamers, comment on updates, ask questions, and share your strategies. Follow us on Twitter for the latest in StarCraft news and information, 140 characters at a time.

We have big plans in store for our community, so get connected and enjoy the ride through Blizzard Entertainment's social media universe.

You can find StarCraftPTBR on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StarCraftPTBR and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/starcraft_ptbr.

StarCraft II - Join the Dominion

Nebu — 6.15.10

The Dominion fights for the perseverance of our way of life; the survival of our species. Citizens like you can bolster humanity’s strength by enlisting in the unwavering forces of the Dominion war machine. Join our ranks by taking the entrance exam. Recruit your friends and family to our cause. Contribute to our propaganda campaign. Earn your place in history!

Become a hero. Join the Dominion.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Peripherals From Razer

Nebu — 6.15.10

Razer has created a set of high-quality StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty-themed gaming peripherals, and you can get a first look at them now at Razer's site. [more] The Razer Spectre StarCraft II Gaming Mouse, the Razer Marauder StarCraft II Gaming Keyboard, and the Razer Banshee StarCraft II Gaming Headset are each designed specifically for the game, with a look and feel straight from the StarCraft universe and an active full-colored lighting system. You can get more information and pre-order the StarCraft II gaming peripherals right now at www.razerzone.com/sc2

Watch New StarCraft II Ad

Nebu

This new TV spot debuted during the NBA Finals, but if you missed it you can watch it now on the new StarCraft Youtube channel. The thirty-second spot features voice-overs from two iconic characters in StarCraft II, and is cut from the pre-rendered cinematic sequences found throughout the game.

New StarCraft Fan Art

Nebu — 6.14.10

n The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with three new artwork from StarCraft.

StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils - Final Excerpt

Falcatar — 6.10.10

The new hardcover novel StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils explores the beginnings of Jim Raynor's military career, and we're continuing to release one chapter excerpt per week. Check out this week's exciting final installment here.

Coming to BlizzCon? Join the Network!

Nebu — 6.9.10

We've put together a classy assortment of events pages on Facebook to support players who Like our Blizzard, StarCraft, Warcraft, and Diablo pages. Let folks know you're coming to BlizzCon this year by checking in at the BlizzCon 2010, BlizzCon 2010 - Diablo Community, BlizzCon 2010 - Warcraft Community, or BlizzCon 2010 - StarCraft Community events pages. We have great things in store for you this year, but nothing beats the opportunity you'll have to connect with your fellow players. See you at the show!

StarCraft II Video Contest Winners Announced

Nebu — 6.4.10

We laughed, we cried, we covered our eyes, we moved to the music, and we stared (wide-eyed) in wonder at the marvelous visions displayed throughout this contest. In the end, there were more outstanding submissions than we could have hoped for. Even so, there were those that rose above their fellows. Without further ado, we are pleased to announce our winners. Congratulations to Peter Stoll! You've won a new Samsung LCD 46’’ 1080p LCD HDTV! We would also like to congratulate Ryan Humphries, Richard H Wang and Caleb Koch. Each of whom has won a new Samsung 32’’ 1080p LCD HDTV! To view the winning submissions, click here.

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Falcatar — 6.3.10

First Batch of BlizzCon Tickets Sold Out

Nebu — 6.2.10

The initial allotment of tickets for BlizzCon 2010 has now been sold out. If you weren't able to get tickets this time, you'll have another chance on Saturday, June 5 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, when a second batch goes on sale. Coverage of the gaming festival will also be offered by DIRECTV as a Pay Per View event, available both via satellite and multi-channel Internet stream -- keep an eye on BlizzCon site for more details in the near future.

StarCraft II Beta Test Schedule Update

Nebu — 5.28.10

We previously announced that the first phase of the StarCraft II beta test would be coming to a close in all regions on Monday, May 31. In order to prepare for the final phase of beta testing, we plan to extend the current phase in all regions until Monday, June 7. After this date, the beta test will be unavailable for several weeks while we make some hardware and software configuration changes for the final phase of the beta test and the release of the game. We plan to bring the beta test back online for a couple of weeks prior to the game's launch to complete our testing. We’ll have more details to share about when this final phase will begin at a later date.

We'd like to thank all of our beta-test participants for your enthusiasm, dedication, and valuable feedback during the beta test, and we look forward to hearing more of your thoughts on the StarCraft II beta test as the game’s July 27 launch approaches.

Heaven's Devils Twitter Contest

Nebu — 5.28.10

So you've heard of James "Jim" Raynor, have you? Think you know all about him right? The man who learned that the Ghost he loved was betrayed by the very cause they had committed their lives to? Perhaps you know him, or perhaps you don't him know nearly enough. It's okay, though. We're going to help you get to know him just a little bit better in our Heaven's Devils Twitter Contest.

It's as simple as 140 characters, and you could win a Collector's Edition of the newest StarCraft novel "Heaven's Devils," currently available for sale by Premier Collectibles. Simply dig into your creative side, tweet your best StarCraft-universe-related prose, and you could be one of ten winners.

Example: @StarCraft Raynor's soul spiraled into the abyss when it dawned on him that she was gone. #HeavensDevils

Visit our contest rules page for more information.

eSports Spotlight

Nebu — 5.28.10

The HDH Invitational tournament concluded last week following an epic final between Ukrainian Protoss player Oleksei “White-Ra” Krupnyk and one of the most closely-followed players in the world, American Zerg player Greg "IdrA" Fields. The best-of-seven series produced some of the most amazing games of the tournament, and both players proved worthy of their place in the final. To see who won and collected the first-place prize of $2,000, check the official tournament thread, where you can find results, recaps, and VODs of all the games from the tournament.

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Falcatar — 5.28.10

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Contest on Amazon.com

Nebu — 5.26.10

Amazon.com is hosting the "Ask the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Developers & Producers" contest right now, providing all gamers the opportunity to submit a short video asking any StarCraft-related questions. You have through June 4 to enter, so fire up that reel-to-reel video recorder in your attic and get to taping your best question (note: digital devices are probably preferable). Check out all of the details here.

New StarCraft Short Story: Collateral Damage

Nebu — 5.21.10

We've just released a new StarCraft short story centered around one of the most terrifying war machines the Koprulu sector has seen in recent history: the Odin.

An Umojan spy must infiltrate one of the Dominion’s most tightly guarded weapons research facilities in a desperate bid to uncover the truth about a secret weapon that could shift the balance of power in the Koprulu sector. If the fate of millions depended on you… how far would you be willing to go?

Check out the latest StarCraft short story, "Collateral Damage."

BlizzCon 2010 Tickets On Sale June 2 and June 5

Nebu — 5.18.10

Tickets to this year's BlizzCon gaming convention, being held on October 22 and 23 in Anaheim, California, will go on sale worldwide on Wednesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. Pacific time for $150 each, with a second block of tickets going on sale Saturday, June 5 at 10 a.m. Pacific time.

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, players around the world will be able to purchase the Pay Per View event as a multichannel Internet stream, allowing viewers online to switch between coverage of multiple panels and activities during the show.

Check out the press release for further details, and head over to www.blizzcon.com or the online Blizzard Store on June 2 or June 5 to buy your tickets.

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Nebu — 5.14.10

eSports Spotlight

Nebu — 5.10.10

The Razer Domination Tournament has moved into its final stage following two amazing semi-final match-ups. Four of the best-known players battled ferociously for a spot in the final in a series of exciting games. Check out the results, and discover who will be facing off in the final on the official tournament site. The HDH Invitational tournament is also well underway, with the ‘Round of 16’ concluding last weekend. All the results and the upcoming schedule for this thrilling tournament can be found on the Team Liquid forum, while you can watch HDStarCraft’s recaps on his YouTube channel.

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Nebu — 5.6.10

Connect with Your Friends Using Real ID

Frost — 5.5.10

We’ve just released a new preview of our upcoming Real ID feature, a new, optional way to connect with your friends on the revamped Battle.net. When you and a friend agree to become Real ID friends, you’ll have access to a number of options designed to enrich your social gaming experience, including cross-game chat, broadcast messages, the ability to keep in contact with your friends without having to keep track of their different characters across realms or across games, and much more. Check out our new Real ID page here.

Battle.net Facebook Integration

Blizzard — 5.5.10

The action taking place on the battlefield is just one part of the StarCraft II experience -- we’re also working to make sure that you can easily connect, communicate, and play with your friends. To help accomplish that, the new version of Battle.net will offer integration with Facebook. This new functionality will start off by allowing you to quickly import Facebook friends into your Battle.net friends list, and additional features will be added over time. For more information, check out the official announcement.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty in Stores July 27

Blizzard — 5.3.10

The time for galactic warfare is almost at hand. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will warp into stores throughout the world starting on July 27, and the epic conflict between the protoss, terrans, and zerg will take up right where it left off in StarCraft: Brood War. See the press release for further details, and prepare yourself for battle.

StarCraft II Mac Beta Client Available

Nebu — 4.28.10

The StarCraft II Mac beta client is now available for testing on North American servers, and we encourage Mac users to download this client through Battle.net and begin testing. We plan on expanding the Mac beta to support additional regions and languages in the near future.

Developer Chat on Twitter This Friday

Nebu — 4.27.10

We will be holding our next developer chat on Twitter this Friday, April 30, at 5:00 p.m. PDT with three members of the StarCraft II development team.

Questions will be taken live through Twitter, so be sure to sign up for a Twitter account and follow @StarCraft in order to participate! For more information, visit the forum post.

eSports Spotlight

Nebu — 4.23.10

The eighth StarCraft II Beta ZOTAC-Cup tournament saw a clash of two Swedish players in the finals. In the end the Protoss armies of "Bischu" stood no chance against the Zerg swarm of "ZpuX." Both finalists got through an impressive field, as once again 512 players signed up and participated in the tournament. Also, the Electronic Sports League Go4SC2 tournament series continues with the Cup Editions 6 and 7. Here the Swedish former Warcraft III star "Naniwa" defeated "cHoBo" from Poland, earning Naniwa 40 points towards his standing for the overall final. With only two remaining Cups until the final edition, #7 promised to be thrilling. And indeed it was! Nearly 400 players signed up, and in the final the German player "TheLittleOne" triumphed over the Zerg of "Zpux" from Sweden. In other news, the Razer StarCraft II Beta Domination invitational competition is ongoing, featuring 16 top players from Europe. Make sure to follow the group stage of this enthralling competition.

StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils Excerpt Chapter 3

Falcatar — 4.22.10

The new hardcover novel StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils explores the beginnings of Jim Raynor's military career, and we're continuing to release one chapter excerpt per week. This week, chapter 3 is ready to read -- check it out here.

StarCraft Comic Hardcover Volume 1

Nebu — 4.16.10

StarCraft Vol. 1, is a seven-issue comic series now collected into hardcover format, and makes a perfect companion to the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Collector’s Edition-exclusive Issue #0. It's on sale now at book and specialty stores nationwide, and tells the story of the War Pigs, a team of outlaws reunited by their former captain for one last job: the assassination of Jim Raynor!

Visit WildStorm for more information or locate a comic store today.

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Nebu — 4.16.10

StarCraft Comic Contest Winners

Nebu — 4.12.10

Congratulations to the winners of February's "Vespene Laughs" Comic Contest! We’d like to thank everyone for all of the humorous and creative entries.

To enter this month's contest, simply create your own original comic based on StarCraft universe, and submit your comic by April 30. The funniest and most creative will win some great prizes, including StarCraft II beta keys for the month's best comic. Check out the official rules for more information.

Design. Paint. Collect. n00bz Now Available

Nebu — 4.12.10

BlizzCon 2009 premiere product, n00bz are the next generation in unstoppable, totally customizable, huggable(?) Blizzard Entertainment-inspired designer vinyl toys. Programmed to feel love (that they express by never moving, or doing anything, ever), their mission is simple: to dominate your toy shelf and look good doing it. [more] Now available in our online store, take ‘em home today or turn them into whatever you want!

StarCraft II Beta Coverage Roundup

Nebu — 4.12.10

The StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty beta has been rolling along for a while now with the momentum of a runaway siege tank, and we decided to pull together a few of the articles that have been written about it recently. If you'd like to read more, just check below for several perspectives on the game:

StarCraft II Heaven's Devils Novel Excerpt

Nebu — 4.8.10

In Heaven's Devils, the new hardback StarCraft II novel, readers will learn the origins of the enduring friendship between the young upstart Jim Raynor and the streetwise soldier Tychus Findlay. Read as they battle on the front lines of a fierce interplanetary war and bear witness to the Confederacy's rank corruption -- corruption so reprehensible that it rains immeasurable death and destruction upon the government's own people.[more]

Every Wednesday, an exciting chapter excerpt from the novel will be posted for you to read. You can check out the first one now.

Autographed and numbered collector's editions of the book are available in a special collector's box.

StarCraft II Collector's Edition Announced

Blizzard — 4.8.10

As you know, the beta test for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is well underway -- as are our launch preparations. We’re pleased to reveal today that we’re putting together what will be our biggest, most feature-packed collector’s edition to date. The StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Collector’s Edition will contain…well…it’s too much to list here, so check out the press release for yourself and take a look at the special Collector’s Edition page we put together for this announcement.

New StarCraft Fan Art

Nebu — 4.8.10

n The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with three new artwork from StarCraft.

StarCraft II Beta Key Giveaway on Facebook

Nebu — 4.6.10

Have you become a fan of StarCraft on Facebook? On top of receiving regular updates on the latest StarCraft news, videos, and events, over the next three weeks you’ll have a chance to nab yourself a key for the StarCraft II beta test! We’ll be posting keys on the StarCraft page on Facebook at random times throughout each day -- and if you're the first to nab one and redeem it, you're in! Keep in mind you'll need a Battle.net account to try to redeem the key, so if you haven't already created one, head to the Battle.net website to get started.

StarCraft II Video Contest

Blizzard — 4.5.10

We are pleased to announce the first-ever open submission StarCraft II video contest. The time of the cinematically-gifted StarCraft player has come. Direct, star in, choreograph, machina-ize, and generally get creative with the universe you've played in for so long. As long as it's in video format (and PG-13), the sky is the limit! A few of the best moviemakers may just film their way into some fantastic prizes like a new Samsung television and an Alienware Monitor OptX 3D LCD with NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit. Want to know more? Click here.

Introducing the New Battle.net Matchmaking

Blizzard — 4.1.10

In our heart of hearts, what we are really looking for in another player is a connection that's deep, meaningful, and true; we are all looking for our perfect match. Find out how Battle.net's new and improved matchmaking features will help you find someone to pwn noobs with on our Battle.net matchmaking website -- and be sure to watch our new introduction video.

Sneak Peek: Blackthorne 2 & Queen's Quest

Blizzard — 4.1.10

Prepare to experience a pair of epic new adventures that focus on the exploits of two very different characters.

Blackthorne 2: Thorne Harder - Guide Kyle Blackthorne on an epic quest to save Earth from almost certain destruction in this long-awaited sequel.
Queen's Quest - Using a revolutionary new "natural language interface," Queen's Quest will challenge you like no game has ever before.

New StarCraft Fan Art

Nebu — 3.26.10

The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with three new artwork from StarCraft.

New Starcraft Short Story: Broken Wide

Nebu — 3.5.10

We've just released a new StarCraft short story that reveals the truth of Zerg evolution: the Baneling. Read Broken Wide to learn about the Baneling's terrifying destructive power.

StarCraft II Ghost Messenger Bag Now Available

Nebu — 3.1.10

The highly sought after StarCraft II Ghost Messenger Bag, which debuted at BlizzCon 2009, is now available in limited quantities on the Blizzard Online Store. This bag features water- and tear-resistant nylon for added durability, multiple compartments, and an adjustable shoulder strap for added comfort with heavy loads. The StarCraft II Ghost Messenger Bag is sold for $64.99 and will only be available until supplies last, so order yours here today!

BlizzCast #13

Nebu — 2.25.10

In our thirteenth BlizzCast episode, we focus on the recent start of the StarCraft II beta! An interview with the StarCraft II's production director and game director discusses what beta testers and the overall StarCraft community can expect in the latest multiplayer version of the game. The developers also provide some insight into other topics such as the single player campaign, eSports, and macro mechanics. In our second segment, World of Warcraft and Diablo community managers take you through a Q&A segment sharing exciting information about how the future of those series are shaping up.

Check out BlizzCast 13 now!

New StarCraft Fan Art

Nebu — 2.22.10

The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with one new artwork from StarCraft.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Beta Is Now Live!

Nebu — 2.17.10

The Koprulu sector rings once more with the sounds of battle, for the public beta test of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty has officially begun! Invitations to participate in the beta test are now being delivered. As with previous Blizzard Entertainment titles, the beta-test process for StarCraft II will occur in phases. In each phase, we will be selecting players who meet specific criteria and who have opted in via their Battle.net accounts.

Players who have been invited to participate in the beta test will need to have a Battle.net account. For more information on the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty beta test, please read the FAQ and our recent media alert.

If you didn't receive a beta test invite, don't worry -- it's possible that you'll be added in a later phase. Keep an eye on the email address associated with your Battle.net account, and stay tuned to www.StarCraft2.com for further updates.

New StarCraft Fan Art

Nebu — 2.12.10

The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with two new artwork from StarCraft.

StarCraft Comic Contest Winners

Nebu — 2.9.10

Congratulations to the winners of January's "Vespene Laughs" Comic Contest! We'd like to thank everyone for all of the humorous and creative entries.

To enter this month's contest, simply create your own original comic based on StarCraft universe, and submit your comic by February 28. The funniest and most creative will win some great prizes, including StarCraft II beta keys for the month's best comic.

Check out the official rules for more information.

New Battle.net Preview And Video Interview Now Live

XG3 — 2.9.10

The list of past innovations on to the legacy Battle.net service is long and varied -- the introduction of competitive ladders, server-hosted games, online-stored characters, automated matchmaking, and more. But with the release of StarCraft II, Battle.net will evolve into an even more powerful and advanced online game service that will power all Blizzard Entertainment titles moving forward.

Check out our new Battle.net preview and video interview with Greg Canessa, project director for Battle.net.

Matt Horner -- Captain of the Hyperion

Nebu — 2.4.10

We've received new information that links former Confederate pilot and Sons of Korhal rebel Matt Horner to the notorious band of criminals and thieves known as Raynor's Raiders. This dossier includes a full personal history and threat assessment of the man believed to be Jim Raynor's second in command.

New StarCraft Fan Art

Nebu — 1.28.10

The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with two new artwork from StarCraft.

New StarCraft Short Story: Mothership

XG3 — 01.14.10

We've just released a new StarCraft short story that sheds more light on one of the greatest triumphs of protoss engineering: the mothership.

After waking from a centuries-long sleep, the creator of the first protoss motherships returns to find that even in the face of a much changed galaxy, his own past is still unwilling to let go of him.

Check out the latest StarCraft short story, “Mothership.”

New StarCraft Fan Art

Nebu — 1.12.10

The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with four new artwork from StarCraft.

StarCraft Comic Contest Winners

Nebu — 1.12.10

Congratulations to the winners of December's "Vespene Laughs" Comic Contest! We'd like to thank everyone for all of the humorous and creative entries.

To enter this month’s contest, simply create your own original comic based on the StarCraft universe, and submit your comic by January 28. The funniest and most creative will win some great prizes, including StarCraft II beta keys for the month's best comic.

Check out the official rules for more information.

SteelSeries announces StarCraft II Zboard

Nebu — 1.11.10

Today Steelseries, the leading manufacturer of professional gaming gear, introduced the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Limited Edition Zboard Keyset. [more] The StarCraft II keyset, available at Amazon and GameStop, gives players an intuitive layout for fast reactions, one-touch macros for frequently used commands, and the ability to fully customize each key. Also available from SteelSeries are the SteelSeries QcK Limited Edition Marine mousepad and the SteelSeries QcK Limited Edition Kerrigan vs. Zeratul mousepad. Visit SteelSeries.com for more information on the StarCraft II Zboard keyset and mousepads.

Training Begins at StarCraft: Ghost Academy

Nebu — 1.4.10

In the newest StarCraft manga series, Ghost Academy, five teenaged fourth-class terrans (Nova, Tosh, Aal, Kath, and Lio) are rough-around-the-edges ghost cadets. As they hone their skills under a rigorous training regimen, they’re simultaneously forced to deal with everyday teen issues such as crushes, physical and emotional pain, and addiction to drugs, not to mention their own budding telepathic abilities. Volume 1 is in stores now.

Check out the preview or order your copy now.