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• VIDEO: New BlizzCon '09 gameplay video surfaces

  It's been a month since BlizzCon '09, but a new gameplay video has hit the Web.

• BlizzCon '09: StarCraft II artwork always evolving

  Like the Zerg, StarCraft II's art is always evolving. A new video demonstrates some changes.

• Blizzard plans to give modders the tools for success -- and the money

  StarCraft II's map editor + capitalism = interesting maps years after release.

• omgStarCraft picks Dustin Browder's brain on StarCraft II, Battle.net at BlizzCon 09

  We cover everything from gameplay to Battle.net and everything in between.

• BlizzCon 09: 1v1 pro StarCraft II match

  Gameplay footage of a StarCraft II pro match from the floor of BlizzCon '09.

• BlizzCon 09: Second 2v2 exhibition match

  The second 2v2 match between the Devs and the Cinematics team entertains all at BlizzCon '09.

• BlizzCon 09: Very first publicly recorded StarCraft II 2v2 match

  This is the first of two 2v2 exhibition matches that took place at BlizzCon 09.

• BlizzCon 09: Quick Hit Live #2 -- Battle.net

  Second update of the day is chalk-full of juicy Battle.net details.

• BlizzCon 09: Quick Hit Live #1

  Reporting live from BlizzCon, we've got some great news right off the bat.

• What can we expect from BlizzCon '09?

  I offer my speculative thoughts on what to expect from this year's convention.

• BlizzCon Preview: Blizzard tries to break 11-years of conventional singleplayer action

  New, fresh scenarios combine with Story Mode to create original singleplayer gameplay.

• BlizzCon '09: Submit your questions on StarCraft II, Diablo III

  You ask the questions, I'll try and get you the answers at BlizzCon '09.

• BlizzCon Preview: New Story Mode to compliment singleplayer aspect of StarCraft II

  Blizzard unzips their lips just days before BlizzCon '09 descends on Anaheim.

• VIDEO: StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty campaign footage

  News out of the Blizzard camp includes an all new 4 minute single player video.

• Ozzy Osbourne to rock BlizzCon 09

  The Crazy Train has come off the tracks and I'll be standing right in its way come Saturday, August 22.

• Blizzard: StarCraft II delayed until 2010

  Say it ain't so Blizzard! Come cry with me as I speculate when we'll get to play the beta.

• Don't miss your chance to win a new StarCraft II mousepad and a trip to BlizzCon 09

  omgStarCraft is giving away swag and letting you know how to win a trip to BlizzCon 09.

• Blizzard refutes 2010 release rumors; 6th fansite Q&A released

  A recent rumor originating from a Wall Street Journal article is shot down by Blizzard reps.

• Awesome fan-made cinematic dabbles with StarCraft prequel idea

  A must-see original StarCraft cinematic that is full of amazing quality and interesting story.

• StarCraft 2 media blowout: Screens, videos, tech-trees and more!

  Blizzard recently held a number of press events at their Irvine HQ and now a flood of information ensues.

• Battle Report 3 impressions: Micromanagement wins games

  I offer my insight on the 3rd Battle Report gameplay video of StarCraft II.

• 3rd StarCraft 2 'Battle Report' leaked!

  Check out the all new 17 minute gameplay video of a Zerg vs. Protoss match.

• 52nd Q&A focuses on StarCraft II's new map maker

  Some healthy map maker updates to keep you going while we wait for the beta.

• New fan site Q&A clears up issues with Ghost's abilities, Mutalisk stacking and more

  Blizzard doles out plenty of new information in this 5th Q&A session.

• VIDEO: Q&A 51 highlights units' all new death animations

  Karune is back with another community Q&A session that runs the gamut.

• Update on StarCraft II units, BlizzCon 09 tickets, beta testing and more

  A bulleted list of updates to keep you informed on what's happening with SC2.

• Up-to-date Zerg, Terran, Protoss tech trees

  Study up on each race's tech tree for the upcoming beta.

• New Q&A covers SCV patrols, AI improvements and more

  Starcraftlegacy.com got an exclusive fan site Q&A that covers some interesting topics.

• StarCraft II's lead producer answers questions in preparation for beta test

  Chris Sigaty covers a variety of topics including new Zerg artwork.

• Blizzard's president confirms StarCraft II beta this summer

  Mike Morhaime has told the media that the beta WILL happen before summer's out.

• 3rd fansite Q&A sheds light on interesting StarCraft 2 topics

  The guys and sc2pod.com fired away and Dustin Browder fired right back.

• Fans more eager than ever as sign ups start for StarCraft 2 beta

  That's right, the SC2 beta registration is now officially under way, find out how to sign up.

• Blizzard: BlizzCon tickets to go on sale May 16

  Tickets go on sale soon for the fastest growing gaming convention in the world.

• April's Vespene Laughs comic contest winners announced

  The three winners, who will get beta keys for StarCraft 2, have been revealed.

• Fans show amazing creativity in Blizzard's theme park contest

  The contest is closed and the results are in, check out the winners.

• StarCraft fans show off their artwork skills

  Blizzard updates the fan art page with StarCraft images.

• New Zerg unit announced, replaces Swarm Guardian

  News on new Brood Lord unit, Baneling and Planetary Fortress plus more.

• Fan site Q&As help prepare public for beta test

  Karune answers TeamLiquid's questions on a variety of StarCraft 2 topics.

• VIDEO: New artwork, animations and abilities featured in Battle Report 2

  The long awaited gameplay video is finally here. Get in here and watch it!

• Battle Report 2 will be Zerg vs. Terran on new map Blistering Sands

  Battle Report 2 is due any day, but some info has leaked about it.

• New Q&A with Karune hits the Web

  Lipton at Starfeeder.com snagged 15 exclusive answers from Karune.

• Karune assures restless fans SC2 is coming along as planned

  Blizzard rep quells the uprising on Battle.net after April Fools day.

• Blizzcast 8 focuses on flying units, artwork yet to be completed among other games

  In Blizzcast 8 Dustin Browder speaks for a few minutes on how flying units could change the way StarCraft II plays.

• Blizzard fans believe StarCraft II beta could be imminent

  Unconfirmed reports say that the beta will start this Tuesday at 6 p.m. PDT.

• Q&A Batch 50 gives great look at new replay user interface

  Karune speaks with lead game designer Dustin Browder to take a closer look at the new replay user interface.

• BETA UPDATE: US.Battle.net launches and revamped Blizzcon/beta page follows suit

  With the new battle.net launch comes "beta opt-in" and the chance to play SC2!

• Fans go stir crazy over StarCraft II beta test

  Yesterday Blizzard updated the Web page that www.blizzcon.com/beta redirects to and fans drooled at the mouth some more at the prospect of actually playing SC2.

• Blizzard announces writing contest for fans

  Blizzard has announced that in addition to its comic strip contest and its theme park contest, they will be holding a writing contest.

• Karune: Ghost's drop pods still out and for good reason

  The drop pod was cut many months ago, but why? And will we ever see it again?

• Blizzard blues go on posting spree answering fans' questions

  RTS Community Manager Karune and his side kick Cydra have been answering questions daily on the Battle.net boards. Here's a wrap-up of all of them in one convenient spot.

• Blizzard announces two new wallpapers and a theme park contest to win StarCraft II beta keys

  Blizzard announces a contest to design the best Blizzard Entertainment theme park and the winner gets two StarCraft II beta keys.

• StarCraft II gets art overhaul, devs reveal new units and abilities

  Yesterday fans got to see first hand some of the new changes to the artwork and tweaks to to units that Dustin Browder has been claiming is holding up the progress of the next Battle Report.

• Q&A 49: Blizz reps flood forum with answers to fans' questions

  Blizzard reps have been virtually spamming the battle.net boards with answers to all kinds of questions.

• Chinese government rejects Blizzard's StarCraft: Ghost e-sports registration

  Is StarCraft: Ghost being revived? Apparently, the Chinese government doesn't want to find out.

• Rumor Mill: Blizzard next-gen MMO = StarCraft?

  omgRPG is speculating that the new Blizzard next-gen MMO will be based in the StaCraft Universe.

• Dustin Browder: StarCraft II development in the home stretch

  Dustin Browder took some time to create his own FAQ to try and put fans eager for a beta test at ease.

• Blizzard announces Blizzcon 2009

  Blizzard has announced today, in a press release on their European Web site, when and where their fourth Blizzcon gaming convention will be held.

• Happy Valentines Day from the Blizzard artists

  A happy Valentines Day from the folks at Blizzard.

• Fans have spoken: Both Dark Templar models should be in StarCraft II

  A while back Blizzard asked fans to vote for their favorite Dark Templar model and the results are in. So long as the developers listen to the fans like they said they will, we should be seeing both the Lenassa and Zer'atai clans of Dark Templar in the game.

• Activision Blizzard posts $72M Q4 loss, StarCraft II coming in '09, beta in a few months

  The 2008 Activision Blizzard Q4 Earnings Call revealed that even the goliath video game publisher isn't immune to the effects of the sagging economy.

• StarCraft II collides with Dawn of War II in this funny fan-made video

• Battlecruisers wage war against 'Toss forces in new gameplay video

  It may be a bit blurry but a new gameplay video has popped up on the interwebs, this one is from ESL Finals in France. A group of Terran Battlecruisers whoop up on some Protoss Carriers among other things.

• Taking a look inside a college course on StarCraft

  UC Berkeley offers college credits for a course on StarCraft. Find out all about it at omgStarCraft.com.

• Source: StarCraft 2 Beta Date Confirmed

  A questionable source spoke with a Blizzard rep. and says they have a beta date scheduled but aren't ready to inform the public of it yet.

• Sick StarCraft 2 Music Video

  A fan creates an awesome video combining clips from trailers to a Breaking Benjamin tune.

• In-Depth Blizzcon Wrap Up w/ Gameplay Impressions

  Some intelligent insight into the current build of StarCraft 2 from a reputable source.

• Blizzcast 6: Gameplay Discussion, Artwork, Voltron, Two-Head Ultralisks and Who Knows What Else!

  Samwise Didier and Dustin Browder chat with Karune, aka Kevin Yu, about the back and forth between gameplay and art.

• Blizzcon Gameplay/Art Press Conference

  Samwise Didier and Chris Sigaty chill with the press at Blizzcon and talk about the gameplay and artwork of StarCraft 2.

• Is Your PC Machine-Enough For StarCraft2?

  Find out exactly what parts are recommended you buy when you go to upgrade your PC to play StarCraft2

• Pro Gamers - Team Liquid - Give Their Gameplay Impressions

  Read what the pro gamers on Team Liquid have to say about the Blizzcon build of StarCraft 2 and how they think the game is developing.

• Blizzcon '08 Follow Up Q&A With Karune

  Blizzard RTS Community Manager Karune covers a bunch of topics since Blizzcon '08 including the Queen, hallucination and reapers.

• New Blizzcon '08 Screenshots

  Check out all the new screenshots and get some insight on what is happening in each one.

• Blizzcon '08 Multiplayer Impressions: Reapers Rule

  Check out my anecdotal hands-on impressions of StarCraft II from Blizzcon.

• UPDATE: Batch #33, Screencraft Series

  It's been a little over a week since the Zerg were unleashed on the world and there hasn't been much in the way of Blizzard activity on the battle.net boards, perhaps Karune had some well deserved time off. But, he's back with the 33rd batch of updates to wet our growing appetites.

• The Showdown Series: Zergling versus Baneling

  Since the revelation of new zerg units, it's only fitting to start using them in the Showdown Series.

• This Persistent Life #11

  This week, we take a look at the ever-elusive MMORTS.