Archive for the ‘StarCraft II’ Category

Attend the StarCraft II WCS Global Finals Live in the Arena! Tickets On Sale October 7

The year’s biggest StarCraft II eSports event just got even bigger! The conclusion of the SC2 World Championship Series Global Finals takes place November 7 and 8 during BlizzCon, and this year, we’re moving the action from the BlizzCon floor to the Anaheim Convention Center Arena. Along with this Arena upgrade comes extra seating capacity, […]

Arcade Highlight: Unreal Arena

If you’ve been paying attention to the Arcade Community, then Unreal Arena will come as no surprise. Placing in the top ten of our Rock the Cabinet contest, Unreal Arena piqued our interest because of its simple gameplay and customizable weapons. It supports up to 12 players and is a great party game to test […]

The Science Corner –The Threat Continues

Howdy there! We will get back to our scheduled programming in just a moment. We just received an update from our undercover source that has been providing us with eye-witness exclusives about some specimen data. If you remember from before, our man on the inside was regrettably discovered and ousted from the Dominion facilities… but […]

DreamHack Open 2014: Stockholm – Road to BlizzCon Nears Its End

From September 26-27, some of the world’s best StarCraft II players will face off at the DreamHack Open in Stockholm, battling for a first-place prize of $10,000 USD and 750 WCS points. This tournament is one of the last stops on the Road to BlizzCon 2014, where the WCS Global Finals will be played in […]

Season 4 Ladder Map Pool: Voting Begins

Last week, it was announced that we’re allowing the community to choose the map pool for the upcoming ladder season by voting for their favorite ladder maps from past seasons. With over 60 eligible maps, we first asked for your help in trimming down the list for the final poll. We’ve looked through the nominations […]

StarCraft II 2.1.4 Patch Notes

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Patch 2.1.4 is being distributed to all regions throughout the week, and may not be live in your region yet. Please read on to check out the full patch notes. StarCraft II 2.1.4 Patch Notes General WCS GameHeart GameHeart’s popular tournament UI has been reborn in the improved WCS […]

Community Map Spotlight: Moonlight Madness

Last month, we brought you our very first Community Map Spotlight. This feature takes a look at some of the best community maps and delves into what makes them great. Additionally, we sit down with the map makers themselves and get some insight into what went into the creation of the maps. For our second […]

Season 4 Ladder Map Pool: Return of the Classics

Ever wonder how Xel’Naga Caverns would play out in Heart of the Swarm? Did you discover an unbeatable strategy on Habitation Station only after it left the ladder? Wish you could get Cloud Kingdom back for one more season? Well then the upcoming ladder season is exactly what you’re looking for. In Season 4 we’re […]

You Aren’t Going in Alone

The choice to join the Terran ground forces should never be made lightly… but you won’t be going in alone. The Terran frontline is supported by a variety of divisions built to provide swift aid. Fast and furious, the Hellion can get into a dangerous area quickly and blaze a trail of destruction. If destruction […]

WCS SoundOff: "Overrated"

Your favorite StarCraft II pros have a lot say when it comes to the WCS, their fans and each other. Get into WCS SoundOff to hear the hopes, dreams and thoughts of the best StarCraft II players in the world. In this episode TLO, Alicia and StarDust strike a balance between awkward and tongue-in-cheek to […]