Blizzard releases Starcraft 2 Battle Report

by Ross Miller { Dec 19th 2008 at 4:00PM }

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.

Tags: blizzard, protoss, starcraft, starcraft-2, starcraft-ii, zerg

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.