Blizzard releases Starcraft 2 Battle Report
Blizzard has released the first of what is to be a series of Starcraft 2 battle reports -- narrated videos of a match from the alpha version of the game. Here, we see associate game balance designers Matt Cooper and David Kim playing a 1-on-1 as Protoss and Terran, respectively, with commentary provided by lead designer Dustin Browder and e-Sports team member Robert Simpson.
The announcers are comically enthusiastic at times, especially when a particularly mobile Protoss probe manages to run circles around a marine. If that sounds like something you'd rather not hear or f you're trying to watch this at work, a transcript is available below the video so that you can follow along. The official Joystiq Crystal Ball™ is telling us that when SC2 is released (even it doesn't know when), the forums will light up with cries of unfair Marauder rushes.
Protip: HD version available on Big Download.
The announcers are comically enthusiastic at times, especially when a particularly mobile Protoss probe manages to run circles around a marine. If that sounds like something you'd rather not hear or f you're trying to watch this at work, a transcript is available below the video so that you can follow along. The official Joystiq Crystal Ball™ is telling us that when SC2 is released (even it doesn't know when), the forums will light up with cries of unfair Marauder rushes.
Protip: HD version available on Big Download.












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
gimme @ Dec 19th 2008 4:32PM
...care is missing.
I want a damn release date not more reports.
john @ Dec 19th 2008 4:37PM
um... anybody see a low res version? My integrated graphics doesn't like the HD.
Morisato @ Dec 19th 2008 4:49PM
Call me a nerd but I watched the video the whole way through. That was exciting! I want to play.
Blazur @ Dec 19th 2008 4:54PM
People like us prefer the term "Enthusiast"
=]
bob @ Dec 19th 2008 4:58PM
I watched the entire video too, I find it to be fun to watch. Can't play the game yet so this is the next best thing imo.
Lurker28 @ Dec 19th 2008 5:09PM
I did the same thing, I already have the beta for SC2....well when it actually goes to beta. I have the blizzcon beta card, I am just waiting holding my damn breathe. It is going to be a freaking amazing experience.
Einhanderkiller @ Dec 19th 2008 6:05PM
I was surprisingly engrossed into the video.
UltimateQ @ Dec 19th 2008 10:02PM
Me too! I was loling (literally) when the protoss player pulled that scout move at the beginning.
Nytemare @ Dec 19th 2008 5:33PM
At first glance I read the title as "Blizzard releases Starcraft 2". I almost cried, then I read "battle report" and proceeded to become a sad panda.
yurworturvah. @ Dec 19th 2008 8:10PM
this person is a nerd, not an enthusiast
Nytemare @ Dec 19th 2008 8:56PM
I don't think I ever claimed to be an enthusiast...
deadpool @ Dec 19th 2008 5:51PM
I really wish that I could get over Blizzard's recent hubris: a proprietary torrent hassle for promotional materials? Maybe I'll watch this when it gets onto youtube.
Blazur @ Dec 19th 2008 9:15PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LERxOtIMif4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDFp6ENWNVA
meist3r @ Dec 19th 2008 6:51PM
It looks like Starcraft, sounds like Starcraft and the rush makes my head spin like Starcraft. I need a new computer.
StalkerB @ Dec 19th 2008 7:20PM
Watched all of this as well.
Surprisingly entertaining.
atrioc @ Dec 19th 2008 7:43PM
Hey for all the people who found this battle entertaining - you might be a potential fan of professional Starcraft competition without even knowing it.
Check out gomtv.net to watch professional SC games with English commentators. Its a huge industry in Korea with massive stadiums/fans.
iofthestorm @ Dec 20th 2008 1:23AM
Also check out users CholeraSC, SC2GGRise, KlazartSC, Moletrap, and VioleTAK on youtube, they're english commentators for Korean starcraft games. Pretty fun to watch, and I've barely played any starcraft.
Larry @ Dec 19th 2008 7:47PM
After watching that I can see how a show could be built around Starcraft matches.
UltimateQ @ Dec 19th 2008 10:09PM
Perhaps an olympic event. Perhaps..... Not.
iofthestorm @ Dec 20th 2008 1:24AM
See: Korean proleagues. They actually do broadcast professional starcraft games, I think they even have a separate channel for them. It's great.
Chaz @ Dec 19th 2008 10:28PM
This was awesome to watch but the commentator is nowhere near as good and entertaining as tasteless. As a poster above me said check out www.gomtv.net and watch some matches.
Also the here is a brilliant sc match
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYthCrf2CM0&feature=channel_page
part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nJLLMpfPKc&feature=channel_page
part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nJLLMpfPKc&feature=channel_page
Hail Emporer SlayerS_Boxer
Jack @ Dec 20th 2008 12:09AM
You actually linked to Part 2 twice.
For those who want Part 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFzEgaYACNo
(Subs cut out half way through)
iofthestorm @ Dec 20th 2008 1:24AM
Boxer FTFW.
Cvstos @ Dec 20th 2008 1:19AM
Is it just me, or is this a blatant ripoff of EA's Battlecast Primetime for Command & Conquer?
Gradius @ Dec 20th 2008 4:06PM
You can view the video in HD 720p here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDFp6ENWNVA&fmt=22
Along with extracted unit portrait animations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scr63qkJeWA&fmt=6