Archive for August, 2011

‘StarCraft II’ unlikely to get console release, says Blizzard – Digital Spy

August 31st, 2011 by Starcraft Gamer


'StarCraft II' unlikely to get console release, says BlizzardDigital SpyStarCraft II will not be given a console release in the foreseeable future, Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed. Speaking to Digital Spy, senior designer Jonny Ebbert said that the sci-fi strategy would not …Starcraft II to Remain Exclusive to PC411mania.comall 4 news articles »

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These video gamers like to watch – Edmonton Journal

August 30th, 2011 by Starcraft Gamer


These video gamers like to watchEdmonton JournalReleased in July 2010, StarCraft 2 was an immediate hit, selling roughly three million copies in its first month. At any given time, there are between 500000 and 750000 games being played online. StarCraft 2 and its 1998 predecessor, StarCraft: Brood …and more »

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Beer, nachos and Starcraft II – Ottawa Citizen

August 30th, 2011 by Starcraft Gamer


Beer, nachos and Starcraft IIOttawa CitizenEnthusiasts pack the Clocktower Pub on Bank Street to watch a broadcast of a weekend Starcraft II tournament. Others had to be turned away at the door. OTTAWA — Close to 100 fans are packed into an …and more »

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nGenJazBas to represent New Zealand at Blizzard’s SEA StarCraft II invitational – Gameplanet

August 29th, 2011 by Starcraft Gamer


nGenJazBas to represent New Zealand at Blizzard's SEA StarCraft II invitationalGameplanetBlizzard has announced the eight players to compete in the South-East Asian StarCraft II invitational, including Sung “nGenJazBas” Cho from New Zealand. Held over the 17th and 18th of September, the players will compete for a prize pool of NZ$15470, …and more »

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MLG Raleigh StarCraft II Tournament Wrap Up – Piki Geek

August 29th, 2011 by Starcraft Gamer


MLG Raleigh StarCraft II Tournament Wrap UpPiki GeekAs StarCraft 2 enters its second year, the pro scene must be ferreting out the last of any tricky surprises that may be hiding in the mechanics. We did see a greater use of nuclear missiles from our Terran players than ever before, …Watch the world's best StarCraft [...]

World’s best professional gamers attract a record number of viewers – The FINANCIAL

August 28th, 2011 by Starcraft Gamer


World's best professional gamers attract a record number of viewersThe FINANCIALPuMa from Korea placed first in the StarCraft II competition after defeating his fellow citizen, MC, in the final. In League of Legends team Counter Logic Gaming won against Team Solo Mid. Both StarCraft 2 players, as well as both League of Legends …and more »

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Zynga shows mad StarCraft 2 skills in the After Hours Gaming League – Games.com News (blog)

August 27th, 2011 by Starcraft Gamer


Zynga shows mad StarCraft 2 skills in the After Hours Gaming LeagueGames.com News (blog)The AHGL is a new, recurring nine-week long StarCraft 2 tournament in which teams comprised of staffers at eight major tech companies go head-to-head for charity. Representing one of the company's long time charity partners, Save the Children, …

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MLG Raleigh: Streaming Survival Guide – PCWorld

August 27th, 2011 by Starcraft Gamer


MLG Raleigh: Streaming Survival GuidePCWorldIf you absolutely must catch EG.IdrA vs. ST.Bomber, the schedule will tell you it's slated for 5:30PM EST on the Starcraft 2 Red Stream. Watch in double vision. If you're following Starcraft 2, you'll want to keep up on both Red and Blue streams. …"BarCraft" event in Denton this Sunday; watch [...]

StarCraft II competition invitees announced – iTWire

August 26th, 2011 by Starcraft Gamer


StarCraft II competition invitees announcediTWireThe Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand representatives for the upcoming StarCraft II Battle.Net invitational tournament have been selected. There are reputations and major monetary rewards at stake when the StarCraft II: Wings of …and more »

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PUMA 3-0s oGsMC at the IEM Global Starcraft 2 Challenge at Cologne Germany – Professional Gaming Life

August 26th, 2011 by Starcraft Gamer


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PUMA 3-0s oGsMC at the IEM Global Starcraft 2 Challenge at Cologne GermanyProfessional Gaming LifeIn yet another Korean public display of power in the international Starcraft 2 stage, one of the best SC2 Terran's the world has to offer in the name of PUMA, defeated oGsMC (the best Protoss currently) AGAIN in an [...]