The strange MMO and real-time strategy hybrid mod Starcraft Universe finished its Kickstarter drive just making its $80K goal, raking in $84K.
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Some new trademarks have been spotted in New Zealand and Canada for something called 'Heroes of the Storm', and Blizzard Entertainment's finger prints are all over them. Something new for World of Warcraft? An extra slice of StarCraft 2? A slightly belated add-on for Warcraft 3? Blizzard has usually aired an announcement weeks after securing trademarks. Perhaps it's something altogether new?
Blizzard is increasing the allure of the Starter Edition for StarCraft 2 by making all Arcade content and custom games freely available to those just trying out the sci-fi RTS, which means more mods for everyone. For those who own the full game, Patch 2.1 tweaks a number of game systems like letting us create mutators for any map, events and custom clan decals and more.
Blizzard producer Alex Mayberry teased that third-person spin-off StarCraft Ghost is something still on their minds at the studio, but he doesn't know "if we'll ever do it but I think it's something we'd like to do." StarCraft was announced to be getting a spin-off over 10 years ago, and it was Blizzard's first major push onto consoles, but tech limitations meant they 'weren't ready'.
Diablo, World of Warcraft, StarCraft and Hearthstone players might be affected by high latency and disconnections according to Blizzard, after a series of DDoS attacks on European online servers. Although the attacks aren't directed specifically at Blizzard, the publisher's online games have been affected as a result.
Prepare yourself for the eighth BlizzCon event where this November Anaheim will endure "two relentless days" of all things Blizzard. The event begins Friday, November 7th with hands-on, games, and eSports. The first batch of tickets go on sale May 8th, and they'll last all of 3 picoseconds. You're better off trying for the second batch on May 10th for a window of opportunity lasting 5 picoseconds!
The latest patch for real-time strategy StarCraft II is due out this week for all regions and Blizzard has now revealed what tweaks it has inside. This particular patch focuses mostly on the Friends List. Our list of chums should now "sort correctly based on friend type," and chat messages appear if you're set to 'Busy'. The counter for new messages should also work properly.
Zagara, the zerg broodmother from StarCraft 2, is joining Blizzard's cross-IP Heroes of the Storm MOBA. According to her website bio, Zagara "takes on the role of a Specialist who excels at infesting lanes with creep to aid her in pushing lanes."
Blizzard has posted on its official blog regarding cheating in StarCraft 2, threatening those who get caught using hacks or mods with permanent bans. The developer warns potential cheaters that it has multiple ways of detecting foul play, and encourages those who feel they've seen a suspected cheat to come to them with any information.
Wrapping Up the End of An Era In Exemplary Fashion.
Starcraft 2 Mega Giveaway [WINNERS]
We let Blizzard have one last word as their latest title hits the shelves.
Liberty is finally within our reach, but only she holds the key to salvation.
Was it worth the wait? Do you even have to ask?
What kind of royal Zerg rumble awaits with Kerrigan in Heart of the Swarm?