StarCraft II Hacks

So I have been browsing the Starcraft 2 MPQ files lately and found some examples of how the new editor programming code will look like. The new language is called "Galaxy" and all the files end in .galaxy. Below are some excerpts from the files I found. unit AIEarlyDefScoutZerg (int player, unit prev) { unit obs; if (!AIGetFlag(player, e_flagsEarly […]

Update #4: A direct link is now available here. Update #3: The event has concluded and the VOD will be viewable on the same channel. A direct link will be provided as soon as it becomes available. Update #2: Stream is up here. Update #1: Due to technical difficulties, the cast has been delayed for 30 minutes. Stream links will be provided then. Although the […]

It's been barely 2 months since Starcraft 2 Beta was revealed and Blizzard has already released Patch 5 for their much anticipated game. This new patch weakens the Zerg in certain areas as well as once again reducing the Protoss build times for their warp gate technology. […]

After long years of waiting and many periods of delaying, the Starcraft 2 BETA has been officially released! As of now, there are only around 2000 players in it, but expect to see lots of BETA footage to appease your lust to see the game. Those who were lucky enough to receive a BETA key, post your videos for all to see! Thanks! […]

Pitting celebrities against each other one on one in battle: it sounds like an episode of celebrity death match, but instead it is the 2010 edition of The Escapist' March Mayhem Developer’s Showdow. Zhydaris put up a notification that Blizzard is currently in the ring facing of against The Behemoth: Blizzard Quote: (Source) Zhydaris: Vote for Blizzard! […]

Update 6:00 p.m. EST: After a few hours, I haven't seen any comments at the official forums either from Blizzard or happy fans confirming Beta 4 wave invitations. No one seems to be celebrating they got in. I reached Vadoff, who sent the news tip. He sent me a copy of the email he got. He confirms the beta key worked. Vadoff remembers he previously emai […]

n our thirteenth BlizzCast episode, we focus on the recent start of the StarCraft II beta! An interview with the StarCraft II's production director and game director discusses what beta testers and the overall StarCraft community can expect in the latest multiplayer version of the game. The developers also provide some insight into other topics such as […]

In our twelfth episode, Karune and Nethaera celebrate Warcraft's anniversary with two segments of interviews with Senior Vice President of Creative Development Chris Metzen, Executive Vice President of Game Design Rob Pardo, and Senior Art Director Samwise Didier. In our second segment, Production Director J. Allen Brack, Game Director Tom Chilton, and […]