As we approach the dramatic conclusion to Season 1 of StarCraft II competition for the 2013 World Championship Series, players are already setting their sights on achieving glory in the tournament’s upcoming second season. We were thrilled that over 2,500 players chose to participate in April’s Season 1 qualifiers, but going forward, we want to […]
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WCS Today: May 30, 2013
Now that the 2013 World Championship Series Season 1 League Finals have concluded for Europe, the Season 1 finals are fast approaching for our other two regions, and we're proud to present a new video series to help you follow all of the action in each of the leagues. WCS Today will preview the most […]
WCS America and WCS Korea League Finals this Weekend
As the dramatic conclusion to WCS 2013 Season 1 draws near, the competition for prize money and precious WCS points becomes even more fierce. The Finals for WCS Korea and WCS America offer a weekend filled with entertaining eSports matches. The chase for BlizzCon is in full swing, and the players who do well this […]
Call to Action: May 31 Balance Testing
We’ve just published a custom version of Derelict Watcher, called "Derelict Watcher TE (2.0.8 Balance v1.0)", in which we’re testing small balance changes to StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. Our plan is to first consider the changes below, and potentially test additional changes after reviewing your feedback. Here’s the situation: Protoss Warp Prism The […]
This Week’s WCS Top 5
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 […]
WCS Today: May 29, 2013
Now that the 2013 World Championship Series Season 1 League Finals have concluded for Europe, the Season 1 finals are fast approaching for our other two regions, and we're proud to present a new video series to help you follow all of the action in each of the leagues. WCS Today will preview the most […]
2013 Season 3 Lock Incoming
Season 3 on the 2013 ladder is drawing to a close, and that means that all ladders will be locked soon. Here’s what this means for you: During the 2013 Season 3 lock, you can’t be promoted or demoted from your current league or division, and your bonus pool stops growing. Though you’ll be locked […]
WCS 2013 Season 1 Finals Kick Off June 6–8
Today, we are pleased to announce detailed information regarding the 2013 World Championship Series Season 1 Finals. In April, we announced the WCS as a way to unite the many storylines that filled the competitive StarCraft II scene. Over the past several weeks, Premier League players from around the world have competed for a seat […]
Arcade Highlight: Clownz’s Gladiator Arena
This week’s highlight pits six players in an arena of death where everyone must work together to take down one of over 30 unique bosses. The controls are simple: right click to move, left click to attack. However, these simple controls are pushed to their limits as the creatures you face require split second timing […]
Arcade Highlight: Clownz’s Gladiator Arena
This week’s highlight pits six players in an arena of death where everyone must work together to take down one of over 30 unique bosses. The controls are simple: right click to move, left click to attack. However, these simple controls are pushed to their limits as the creatures you face require split second timing […]