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It's not all Tokyo Game Show here at Kotaku. BlizzCon's going down as well, and as Blizzard are prone to do, they're following up their major announcements with new media. in this instance, two new Starcraft 2 clips, one Protoss v Terran, one Zerg v Terran.
This is getting tons of notice over on Battleforums, which quotes the ubiquitous Anonymous Source (he does get around), this one "from inside Blizzard," as saying that StarCraft 2's development will be "largely postponed" until Diablo III is ready to go.
Once again Blizzard completely screws with my sleep schedule! After a day of cursing under my breath at all of the people sending in photoshatted pictures of the damned Diablo II box art superimposed over yesterday's splash, the latest splash image gives me the satisfaction of knowing all of it was in vain. This, my friends, is not the Diablo II box art. Between the eyes and the small bit between them, it is one of two things. A Protoss from Starcraft, or the Death Knight from Wrath of the Lich King.
Hit the jump for comparison pictures and decide for yourself, and get a look at the full secret pic revealed!
I know, it's the PR equivalent of water torture with Blizzard and Starcraft 2, what with their "one at a time" release of assets, but it's been a few weeks since we indulged them. They've today released three new images for Starcraft 2: a single screen, and two pieces of artwork. One piece above, the other - and a very busy-looking screen - after the jump.
The more I see of these Starcraft 2 screens, the more I'm convinced this is going to be the almost the exact same game I played ten years ago. Just with greener greens and purpler purples. And you know, for 99% of games, that would be a criticism. But for Starcraft? It gets a free pass.
Those supposed Starcraft II system requirements? Lies. All lies. More like speculation really, as Blizzard was kind enough to let us know that the gang at Micromania "pulled their numbers straight out of thin air." We would suggest resting assured tonight that, when ready, and not a minute before, Blizzard will be telling you the exact minimum and recommended system requirements in an official capacity. That will most likely be, I'm guessing, after the company gives us a ship date and come in handy FAQ form.
Could be. Then again, even the most official system specs are liable to have their goalposts moved a little this far out from release, so consider these unconfirmed ones more of a rough guide than a definite listing of all the new hardware you may or may not need later this year.
Minumum Requirements
GFX: GeForce 7/8 Series or Radeon 1000/2000 with 256 MB RAM
CPU: Pentium 4
RAM: 1 GB
Internet: ADSL 1 Mbit
Recommended Requirements
GFX: GeForce 8000 or Radeon 2000 series with 512 MB RAM
CPU: Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2.
RAM: 2 GB
Internet: ADSL 3 Mbit
These were obtained by Spanish mag Micromania, after a visit to Blizzard's offices. As such, I'm just going to class them as "official estimates", confirm my PC can run the recommended specs, then get on with my "waiting for Starcraft 2" candlelight vigil.
StarCraft 2 Minimum Requirements [Micromania, via Voodoo Extreme]
Blizzard's big time RTS StarCraft II is coming alone nicely. Here, Lead Producer Chris Sigaty and 1Up Editor-in-Chief James Mielke. Check out the game's latest build footage and producer Sigaty's flowing locks. They are magnificent. New Interview [VideoGamesBlogger]
As far as Starcraft 2 clips go, the Terrans are OK, I guess, but they're so...boring. And primitive. Like space-faring savages. It's much nicer watching nine minutes of gameplay footage featuring the refined Protoss faction instead, complete with soothing, educational voice-over work. Sure, it may be "old", but a lot of people haven't seen it, so up it goes.
Yes. More Starcraft 2 media. You can fit it in. Open up. Go on. Here comes the Terran Battlecwuiser! Open wide and say "aaaahhhhhhh"....
As far as Starcraft 2 clips go, the Zerg are OK, I guess, but they're so alien. And insect-like. Eeeewwww. It's much nicer watching nine minutes of gameplay footage featuring the Terran faction instead, complete with soothing, educational voice-over work.
