On the 21th may, there was a Starcraft II exhibition in South-Korea, where several people had the chance to try out the latest version of Starcraft II ever got out from Blizzard HQ.
First, we got some more information about the
observer mode, thanks to
Fomos.kr and
Teamliquid.net for the translation:
Fomos.Kr wrote:Key points:
- Fomos reporters were given 45 minutes to take a look at the latest SC2 updates today (21st May 2009)
- Boasts an 'observer mode' that will help reach new heights for competitive e-Sports
- When in observer mode,
observers can go on a 'none' mode, meaning no menus will be shown and can also choose between the following 6 types:
Resources, Spending, Units, Production, Army,
APM- Resources mode: Menu shows resources gathered by players, as well as their supply count
- Spending mode: Can see where and how much the players are spending on these 3 areas: economy, tech and army
- Unit mode: Shows the units' icons and how many units the players have in numerical figures
- Production mode: Shows what units and buildings are being built, and once they are built, they will be removed from the menu
- Army mode: Shows amount of minerals and gas spent on the units
- APM mode: Shows players' APM (Action-per-Minute)
Also, another Fomos user published an article about his
first hand experience of playing Starcraft II, which is a great read with interesting balance and design changes. Thanks to
TeamLiquid again for the translation.
And last but not least, several new screenshots has been published, that shows how our beloved game is evolving, getting cleaner and more-and-more beautiful. Don't miss them because they blow your mind, for sure!
The screenshots were originally published on
Gamemeca.Com and
Playxp.Com.
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30 comments
#1 RaZorPro
#2 Khalleb
the infestor is just an infest reaver lol
#3 begebies13
#4 kraken1001
#5 TusHin[TL]
I think we understand each time i see a topic who talk about new infestor you say "the infestor is just an infest reaver"
But they are awsome but i would like see new video from this event like we have video when the blizzcon 08
#6 Brandonsc2
Who cares everyone likes the Reaver. So why not bring it back in zerg form
Edit: Why do the korean's always get first!
#7 kraken1001
its a intersting irony.... the reaver who in the beggining are a great armored caterpillar tank return in this new chapter to their natural origins serving to the swarm to be feared of the protoss or another race who dares to challenge him....mua hahaha
#8 TusHin[TL]
because korean are god of starcraft
#9 LoVeRBoy[E]
#10 Sixen
#11 Khalleb
where u saw the zerg win this battle on this screenshot
#12 LoVeRBoy[E]
#13 Khalleb
#14 LoVeRBoy[E]
#15 begebies13
Zerg and Protoss seem to be ganging-up on Terran. That's rough...
#16 Johnnyxp64
Infestor = ROCKS!
BroodLORD with tail = Much Cooler!!
Teran-Maps-Doodads= Fracking Amasing!
the system they are playing needs a 2x antilising thought and a 4x AFiltering, then SC2 will look so much cooler!!!!
thank you mods great stuff!
#17 Windmonk
I hope the beta is soon with this event.
#18 Johnnyxp64
now queen its not uniqe?
#19 Undifty
I think that what you saw was a Queen and an Infestor.
#20 Tiger0211
http://www.sc2pod.com/gallery/screenshots/?id=828
You're not imagining things, the Queen hasn't been unique since before BlizzCon '08.
#21 Undifty
Ah you're right, didn't know what screenshot it was.
#22 kraken1001
#23 AUDIE
Either way, I cannot wait to smash this game. Just when I thought it couldn't get better I am proven wrong.
Good job Blizzard. I am also happy to hear how effective the marine/medivac combo is as well. This is music to my ears.
#24 PiF
Shuddup Ichigo fanboy, the zerg will be SQUISHED like the tiny bugs they are by the noble protoss!!
Mark my words...
#25 Johnnyxp64
and peace will come to the galaxy.....
#26 kraken1001
thats a interesting idea an a little bit nasty...hahahaha.... i guess "CRAP another infested marine ok ok"...LOL
#27 AUDIE
I can see it now. the zergling says to the infestor "Hurry, can't you shit some marines to help us out?" The infestor says to the zergling, "I'm trying to, but with this armor they are f*ing big! I'm really constipated here!"
The end.
#28 Undifty
And the enemy will retreat like "Eww, I am sooo not touching those!"
#29 kraken1001
LOL......LOL.....LOL
too much..too much...hahaha
PD:that can be their special ability ....
#30 LoVeRBoy[E]
I use to love the mighty and noble Protoss but it wasn't true love. Feelings can always change, whose to say my love for the zerg won't change back to the Protoss or the Terran.