For the first time since the inception of the ill-fated clandestine Dominion research project codenamed “Blackstone,” the full transmission log of its key personnel has been made public by unnamed sources. Together with the leaked research notes, these messages finally allow us to paint a complete picture of what truly transpired aboard the doomed station. […]

Are you a talented 3D artist interested in creating completely new models, particles, animations, and more in the StarCraft II universe? If so, you’ll want to dive into our StarCraft II Art Tools open beta. This package includes plugins for 3ds Max, a large number of StarCraft II source art files, and complete documentation and […]

We are proud to announce that the StarCraft II: World Championship Series now supports GGTracker Analytics in our Video-on-Demand interface. Back in May, we highlighted some of the great work going on with StarCraft II replay analysis, including the graphics and stats available to GGTracker users. VOD viewers on the WCS Portal are now able […]

If you're always on the lookout for more World Championship Series content, we've got you covered with our WCS video features. We're highlighting aspects of the WCS that we think you might be interested in. Whether that's an interview with your favorite competitor, a look back at an epic match, or an upcoming series preview, […]

The eight remaining players in the Southeast Asia StarCraft II Vengeance Cup are locked in and ready to battle for the title of Southeast Asian Champion at the grand finals this weekend in Bangkok, Thailand. Local qualifiers were held in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, with the first events happening in April. These qualifiers […]

A little over a week ago, we requested your help in testing a few proposed balance tweaks for StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm by playing with each change on the Balance Test Map. After reviewing your thoughts and gathering pro player feedback, we're ready to move forward with a balance update. Today, we’re implementing […]

Another week of fierce StarCraft II 2013 World Championship Series competition is behind us, and the players have displayed their battlefield prowess with a number of incredible tactics. We’ve narrowed the list down to the cream of the crop, and you can stay up-to-date with all of the slickest StarCraft II plays by checking out […]

Our partners at Sideshow, makers of premium collectibles, have outdone themselves with the ultimate StarCraft piece — Jim Raynor. Preorders have begun for this detailed collectible. Sideshow's 1:6 scale recreation of Terran Space Marine Jim Raynor is one of the most ambitious projects they’ve ever undertaken. The figure has over 500 individual parts, hyper-articulated joints […]

In the end, none of the pre-fabricated storylines coming into this StarCraft II tournament mattered, as Choi “Bomber” Ji Sung stomped through the group and bracket stages to take his place as the WCS Champion for Season 2. The list of pre-tourney favorites included dethroned kings (Lee “INnoVation” Shin Hyung) and red hot players with […]

WCS Today previews the most anticipated StarCraft II matches from each of the three regional leagues, and keep you up-to-date on stream schedules, player announcements, and other WCS news. The very best WCS matches will have their own game recaps and highlights so you can always look back and remember an epic series, or catch […]