Here's an early look at StarCraft II's battle report 3

by Majed Athab { Jun 19th 2009 at 2:05PM }

Another StarCraft II battle report just hit the interwebs. This one is out a little early, as you won't find it anywhere on the official site just yet. Blizzard's third battle report (as obtained by Gamez.nl) shows off some new units, a new map called Scrap Yard and also features over 17 minutes of Zerg vs. Protoss action.

While 17 minutes may not be enough to completely satiate a decade-long deficit of StarCraft goodness, it sure does leave us smiling and gets us excited about playing it later this year. Get briefed on the full battle report right after the break.

[Via Incgamers]

Tags: blizzard, rts, starcraft, starcraft-2, starcraft-ii, video

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Michelobius @ Jun 19th 2009 2:11PM

You know, I'm a huge Starcraft fan, but I'm really not interested in these battle reports of multiplayer matches. I understand that multiplayer is what a good bulk of people want out of Starcraft, but I always loved the game for the story.

R. Kasahara @ Jun 19th 2009 2:37PM

You aren't alone. The single-player campaigns were the reason why I fell in love with Starcraft in the first place, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the story will continue in the sequel.

please @ Jun 19th 2009 2:40PM

You don't want to watch a stupid clickcraft fight seeing who can cast spells the fastest.

Casting Spells the fastest is an important life skill

Platinum_Skeet @ Jun 19th 2009 3:19PM

It's just because were not Koreans... They have stadiums packed with fans for a Star Craft tournament...

Erik Stroud @ Jun 19th 2009 6:53PM

I'm equal with my love for the Multiplayer and Single player. Both are the reason why I played Starcraft and still do. Though, you are right, the story is awesome.

xera077 @ Jun 19th 2009 2:13PM

I would be excited if not for the fact I have to pay full price for one game instead of three.

So unless Blizzard decided to be nice and actually put all factions one disc instead of three.

Einhanderkiller @ Jun 19th 2009 4:29PM

The Wings of Liberty campaign is supposedly the length of the entire three-faction StarCraft campaign.

Ghen @ Jun 19th 2009 5:59PM

Yeah, but who wants to play terran -that- much :P

goldeneyesoldier ( noble prophet of rant and ownage ) @ Jun 19th 2009 2:16PM

Anyone here wish that Blizzard would 'Orange Box' this game,instead of three different titles sold separately? -_-

Storm Eagle @ Jun 19th 2009 2:18PM

This guy, right here.

Frostybolts @ Jun 19th 2009 2:25PM

It'll probably still be the top multiplayer strategy game 8 years from now, at which time you'll almost certainly be able to get an "orange box" on the cheap

Drew -- PS360: uphillbothways @ Jun 19th 2009 2:38PM

aka Starcraft II Battle Chest

The Dark Wayne @ Jun 19th 2009 3:07PM

it's not even "Orange Boxing" it, it'd just be selling a regular fucking game!

Ihavepants @ Jun 19th 2009 7:10PM

Yeah, just like how they released Starcraft, Broodwars and another full length campaign on Starcrafts original release date for the price of one campaign!

goldeneyesoldier ( noble prophet of rant and ownage ) @ Jun 19th 2009 2:18PM

I love these battle reports,btw.

Dirty @ Jun 19th 2009 2:28PM

I think Im still more excited for Diablo III. While I certainly played more Starcraft back in the day.

cdg @ Jun 19th 2009 2:41PM

@michelobius

The story? really?

visit the sci fi section of your local bookstore or amazon and I think you might find something a little more engaging than a cardboard video game story.

DarrenHollywood @ Jun 19th 2009 3:14PM

First, learn to use the comment system.

Second, shut up.

Einhanderkiller @ Jun 19th 2009 4:30PM

Third, have you even played StarCraft?

RageOverdose @ Jun 19th 2009 5:17PM

The story is extremely engaging, and fills up some of that shelf space you were talking about, albeit, some of the books are less than stellar.

The story in this game is as epic as Mass Effect's, and far more complex than Halo's. There is a very detailed backstory, and a lot of moral and philosophical themes are touched on with the Terran and Protoss race, such as extreme drug use, human guinea pigs, and the tyrannical super power of the rich for the Terran and things such as pride and collectivism/individualism on the side of the Protoss. It isn't some cookie-cutter story, even though many of it's settings come from previous sci-fi endeavors, such as Warhammer 40k.

There's also a lot of character in the story. Jim Raynor is probably one of my favorite characters, because he is just a man doing what he thinks is right in a world full of deceit and terrible change. Zeratul is a confused soul looking for wisdom in the middle of conflict, with the hopes of unifying his degenerating race to reclaim it's power and keep it from falling just like those that were before the Protoss.

Maybe you should play the campaign and read some of the backstory before you say anything. Ignorance =/= stupidity, but it sure makes people say stupid things.

insertnamehere @ Jun 19th 2009 2:45PM

You all do realize that there will not be 3 separate games, right?

The initial release will include full functionality for all three civs, multiplayer, map editor, all that jazz, as well as the 30-scenerio long terran campaign. Then, Blizzard will release 2 subsequent x-packs/add-ons (just like basically any other PC strategy game) that will contain the Zerg and Protoss campaigns, respectively, along with new units/features/maps, in all likelihood at the $30 (US) price point. So no, the game is not split up and no you will not have to pay for three separate games.

And goldeneyesoldier, you will almost certainly see a gold edition for Starcraft II, but, like all things like this (including Orange Box), it will come out a while after the original has launched.

Limezor @ Jun 19th 2009 2:45PM

Apparently Beta will be releasing on Monday.
Evidence:
- Game journalists were sent an email from Blizzard telling them to sign up at Battle.net by June 19th (which is today, if you didn't notice).
- They said beta would not be released until after Battle Report 3
- There is a rumoured press conference at Blizzard HQ on Monday (start of beta, perhaps?)

Michelobius @ Jun 19th 2009 3:29PM

Nice reply fail, but yes, the story. Starcraft has one of the most engaging stories in videogames. While it's true that it relies upon familiar Sci-Fi setpieces, so do Star Wars, BSG, Ender's Game or any other number of Sci-Fi standards. This does not diminish the quality of storytelling.

Further, I thoroughly disapprove of your depiction as "a cardboard video game story", which implies that videogames are inherently inferior to other mediums like books. That's bullshit. I'm sorry, but Starcraft has an incredible story, and I'd put it up against any other Sci-Fi work ever. Period.

Michelobius @ Jun 19th 2009 3:30PM

Ag. Reply failed to a reply fail. Boy am I embarrassed. That was in response to cdg.

meist3r @ Jun 19th 2009 3:30PM

http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/leaked-starcraft-ii-battle/321139

davidjtate @ Jun 19th 2009 4:11PM

Why would I rather watch only 3 minutes of the Battle Report? The 8 minutes on YouTube are higher quality!

Anyone have a link to the full Battle Report yet?

ZaxCG2 @ Jun 19th 2009 8:52PM

I liked the one you linked to better.

I'm glad to know that Starcraft II can be compared to Nick Cage's the Wicker Man.

meist3r @ Jun 20th 2009 1:38AM

@davidjtate: That's what you get for judging a book by it's back cover ... you look like a fool now.

rbtroj @ Jun 19th 2009 3:58PM

Interesting about how Blizzard is packaging this. Shipping game includes Terran campaign with Protoss and Zerg campaigns to come in later sales of DLC/expansion packs.

I'm under no illusions that Blizzard has to deliver the game I expect, but they did sort of set the bar for themselves in the original.

I don't know -- vote with your wallet, I guess.