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StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty News (PC)

Blizzard's RTS StarCraft II surpasses $100m in cost, claims report

Posted: 19.07.2010 by Technet2k

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While no specific source exists, reports agree that StarCraft II has been budget at over $100m by developer Blizzard, who appear unphased.

Previously Blizz has stated they "don't really have a budget," and they'll spend all they need to make it great. Analysts predict 5m sales its first year.

Battle.net becoming social gaming platform "no secret" says Blizz

Posted: 19.07.2010 by Technet2k

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If you thought that Blizzard was concocting secret plans to turn Battle.net into a social platform for all their games, then you're right... and wrong.

First it was never a secret and second it was a "deliberate and open design decision," as they want friends and family able to play and chat.

Blizz finalize StarCraft II specs

Posted: 16.07.2010 by Technet2k

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The final specifications that StarCraft II will demand of your PC have been detailed by developer Blizzard, offering minimum and recommended.

Can your puny human tech handle the impending Zerg swarms? Well you'd best peruse the list of war demands. The minimum specs "may change".

Blizzard to celebrate Starcraft 2 launch in style

Posted: 13.07.2010 by JustCommunication

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Blizzard has announced five official European launch events for the upcoming release of their sci-fi blockbuster - Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty.

At midnight on July 26th/27th, key stores in France, Germany, Russia, Sweden and the UK will open their doors to fans who want to be amongst the first to ge their hands on this most anticipated sequel.

Blizzard drops mandatory Real IDs

Posted: 12.07.2010 by Technet2k

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The upcoming plans from Blizzard to force forum goers to use real names instead of an alias have been dropped "at this time". Real ID optional.

Forum and in-game plans for Real ID are "completely separate" said Mike Morhaime, adding that anonymity at character level is to remain.