PC

StarCraft Modder ‘Could Be Looking At Offers’ – Including From StarCraft’s Maker

StarCraft’s top designer called last month’s stir over a “World of Starcraft” mod “a big misunderstanding”, but said the mod’s creator could be seeing job offers down the road, possibly from StarCraft’s studio itself.


January 22, 2011
In Real Life

StarCraft Modder’s Tense Week Gets A Storybook Conclusion

A week ago, Ryan Winzell was a college student with another year and half until completing his degree. Today, he’s the mod community’s Cinderella story, with a foot in the door at one games studio and a pat on the back from another.


January 21, 2011
PC

‘World Of StarCraft’ Will Go On, Likely Under A Different Name

A YouTube takedown and a call from a top lawyer for a major games publisher notwithstanding, what happened this week to the programmer leading a fan-made StarCraft role-playing game must be the secret hope of many a modder.


January 20, 2011
PC

Video’s Takedown Jolts ‘World Of Starcraft’ Makers

YouTube’s takedown of a video showing “World of Starcraft” sent tremors through the mod community that Starcraft’s publisher was out to shut down the fan-made MMO. Activision Blizzard has yet to comment officially, leaving the project in an uncomfortable limbo.


May 14, 2009
News

Blizzard’s Next Online Game Is Completely Original

Dreams of World of StarCraft are dashed as a blue poster in the World of Warcraft forums confirms that Blizzard’s next massively multiplayer online game is part of a brand new franchise.