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[BishopLamont]

wanna rock it, fool?

gg no re before we even play.

 

[Kittonwy]

Thank You!!! Hype for SC2 reached the stars!!!

I am guessing that's Kerrigan at the end of the trailer? Not sure though =(

Isn't Kerrigan supposed to be some sort of human/zerg hybrid with two legs?

 

[Zzoram]

Kerrigan isn't in the trailer, it looks like one of the new queens instead.

 

[Xamdou]

Isn't Kerrigan supposed to be some sort of human/zerg hybrid with two legs?

Yeah your right, No Kerrigan in the trailer and the narrator don't sound anything like Kerrigan either =(

 

[Joseph Merrick]

the hydralisk and mutalisk pages are up on the starcraft2 site
http://www.starcraft2.com/features/zerg/hydralisk.xml
http://www.starcraft2.com/features/zerg/mutalisk.xml

don't think kerrigan was in that video at all. http://www.starcraft2.com/art.xml?s=53

 

[Xamdou]

the hydralisk and mutalisk pages are up on the starcraft2 site
http://www.starcraft2.com/features/zerg/hydralisk.xml
http://www.starcraft2.com/features/zerg/mutalisk.xml

don't think kerrigan was in that video at all. http://www.starcraft2.com/art.xml?s=53

That sure proves it, I am disappointed Blizz didn't show off Kerrigan but I guess that increases the fans craving to see her in 3D form even more :O

 

[RichieRich]

We just posted two gameplay videos from the Blizzard event yesterday afternoon:

Zerg vs Terran:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31704.html

Zerg vs Protoss:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31705.html

 

[IzumiK]

I thought that megaupload video was that 9 minute youtube video.

Is there no hi def video of that 9 minute thing? Most of it seem like it was a part of the zerg reveal trailer.

We just posted two gameplay videos from the Blizzard event yesterday afternoon:

Zerg vs Terran:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31704.html

Zerg vs Protoss:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31705.html

Hey, that's the stuff! Hmm... any HD videos?

 

[RichieRich]

I thought that megaupload video was that 9 minute youtube video.

Is there no hi def video of that 9 minute thing? Most of it seem like it was a part of the zerg reveal trailer.



Hey, that's the stuff! Hmm... any HD videos?

Unfortunately no HD for these.

Blame Blizzard.

 

[AdventureRacing]

I still don't like the idea of units like the queen and mothership. I don't particularly like it when you can only build 1 of something like that.

Other than that no real complaints.

 

[IzumiK]

Unfortunately no HD for these.

Blame Blizzard.

Maybe they're saving it for themselves. That IGN super widescreen trailer consisted of some of those battles.

 

[Zyzyxxz]

I still don't like the idea of units like the queen and mothership. I don't particularly like it when you can only build 1 of something like that.

Other than that no real complaints.

you can build more than one mothership, they aren't as powerful as they were in the past.

The queen isnt meant for offense, think of it as a mother protecting its children, strong at home but once easily outnumbered outside she is no real threat.

 

[traveler]

Blizzard didn't put up the Terran HD footage until nearly a month or so had passed (maybe more?) since the demonstration. I wouldn't count on Zerg HD footage anytime soon.

 

[AdventureRacing]

you can build more than one mothership, they aren't as powerful as they were in the past.

The queen isnt meant for offense, think of it as a mother protecting its children, strong at home but once easily outnumbered outside she is no real threat.

awesome

On another note what do yous think about ultralisks, personally i much prefer there old design. This new design just doesn't seem as badass, especially the attack animation/sound effect.

 

[Freki]

9mins of Zerg Gameplay in HD:

http://ingame.ingame.de/filebase/index.php?action=file&cid=850&fid=4820

Site could be slow/down - just keep hitting f5 - it worked for me

 

[RichieRich]

Zerg Reveal Trailer:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31707.html

 

[KarishBHR]

Im not a Starcraft fan, but I am interested in this game... can someone tell me why the zerg are such a big announcement?

 

[badcrumble]

They pretty much drive the StarCraft plot line, and they're also probably the race that is the most unique to StarCraft in terms of their style of gameplay.

 

[surazal]

Im not a Starcraft fan, but I am interested in this game... can someone tell me why the zerg are such a big announcement?

It brings the game one step closer to being released.

 

[∀ Narayan]

Zerg Reveal Trailer:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31707.html

Is Glynnis Talken Campbell voicing Kerrigan in StarCraft II?

Because that sounds nothing like the Kerrigan I remember.

 

[SupahBlah]

Im not a Starcraft fan, but I am interested in this game... can someone tell me why the zerg are such a big announcement?

They're the Big Bad of the series.

Also they play differently than sides in other games.

Is Glynnis Talken Campbell voicing Kerrigan in StarCraft II?

Because that sounds nothing like the Kerrigan I remember.

I know not an amazing source but IMDB has the voices of Kerrigan, Raynor, Artanis and Duran returning.

 

[Elbrain]

We just posted two gameplay videos from the Blizzard event yesterday afternoon:

Zerg vs Terran:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31704.html

Zerg vs Protoss:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31705.html

I craped my pants after watching that!

BTW I hope they are just showing of the Zerg there cause they fucking look OP!

 

[lybertyboy]

Starcraft II 'Zerg Action' gameplay (9 minute video) - http://gamevideos.com/video/id/17938

The flash video is 640x360 (Fullscreen by clicking box in lower right hand corner of player)

Download QT at 960x540

Download WMV-HD at 1280x720

 

[firex]

Im not a Starcraft fan, but I am interested in this game... can someone tell me why the zerg are such a big announcement?

More than what everyone else has said, they're also the third (and final) race of the game. So zerg being announced means anything else we get on the game is entirely new info.

 

[Barakov]

Starcraft II 'Zerg Action' gameplay (9 minute video) - http://gamevideos.com/video/id/17938

The flash video is 640x360 (Fullscreen by clicking box in lower right hand corner of player)

Download QT at 960x540

Download WMV-HD at 1280x720 (Coming soon)

Wow. I'm not really into RTSs but that is fucking amazing. I really should go pick up the first one.

 

[Akia]

Starcraft II Blowout Tonight @ 1UP:

http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8662392&publicUserId=5324853

 

[Minsc]

Do any of the Zerg gameplay videos have background music yet? It's awkwardly silent with it missing from all the ones I saw.

 

[BloodyYank]

Starcraft II 'Zerg Action' gameplay (9 minute video) - http://gamevideos.com/video/id/17938

The flash video is 640x360 (Fullscreen by clicking box in lower right hand corner of player)

Download QT at 960x540

Download WMV-HD at 1280x720

HD looks stretched.

 

[lybertyboy]

HD looks stretched.

It's exactly the same as the original from Blizzard. Just double checked to be sure.

 

[Proelite]

Wow, the infestor looks fugly. :lol

 

[Mr.City]

Yikes.

 

[aznpxdd]

Eh, doesn't really fit the Zerg IMO, too fat and stubby. I rather they bring back the Defiler model.

 

[Zyzyxxz]

dam that 9 minute video was badass.

The Infestor looks like something that belongs on the scourge in Warcraft instead

 

[IzumiK]

dam that 9 minute video was badass.

The Infestor looks like something that belongs on the scourge in Warcraft instead

Looks like C'Thun except with mouths.

 

[joezombie]

That thing needs more brown, less color

(seriously)

 

[AdventureRacing]

Eh, doesn't really fit the Zerg IMO, too fat and stubby. I rather they bring back the Defiler model.

They got rid of the defiler? It was my favorite zerg unit

Also i agree that infester just doesn't seem to fit.

 

[Dai Kaiju]

I second the motion to bring back the defiler...or at least the model to replace that sad excuse for a zerg.

 

[Akia]

Starcraft II Blowout Tonight @ 1UP

It's here: http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3166871

Click the link for the full details.

While the Roaches don't have a lot of HP, they have a regenerative ability that lets them burrow underground and heal back to full health in seconds, making them resilient, resource-light ground soldiers. You need fast, heavy firepower to kill them effectively (Terrans: Use Siege Tanks).

The Queen is a specialized unit that can be upgraded multiple times (to a Large Queen, then a Huge Queen, et cetera). The bigger she grows, the more powerful she becomes -- which is important since you can only have one at any given time. The Queen lays down structures like Creep Tumors, which spread the creep. Other structures like the Swarm Clutch and the Shrieker replace the old-school creep colonies, spore colonies, and sunken colonies. The graphical presentation and detail of these structures is delightfully perverse -- eyeballs embedded in the creep, for example.

Since protecting the Queen is of the utmost importance to a Zerg player (since she can wreak havoc on enemy troops, heal friendly units, and -- get this -- cause Zerg buildings themselves to attack enemy troops in a frenzy), think of her like the Queen in the game of chess: She's incredibly strong, but you only get one -- and if you lose her (in the case of StarCraft II), you lose her upgrades.'

If you upgrade your Overlords to Overseers, their vision expands the longer you stay still. Once they move, however, the field of view shrinks back to default status until you rest again. Overlords* can now perform irritating (to the enemy) moves, like Mineral Infestation, which prevents a foe from being able to mine and can quickly and efficiently cut off his income -- without which he'll be unable to build units.

*Has to be a typo.

Infest a Terran Barracks, and watch as it spits out half a dozen infested marines in a heartbeat. The balancing factor is that these units have a specific life span and can't be used indefinitely. These units are meant to be disposable.

(the Terran Thor -- a powerful one-of-a-kind unit -- had a Schwarzenegger voice, which was totally awesome)

 

[Atomic]

This game looks amazing.

But...I'm not in love with the more cartoony look really.

 

[Draft]

So the Queen IS a unique unit, and so is the Thor. I dunno. We'll see. I'm not crazy on the concept of heroes in SC2, but I don't know nearly enough about how they work to have a real opinion.

But, big :lol at this paragraph:

Since protecting the Queen is of the utmost importance to a Zerg player (since she can wreak havoc on enemy troops, heal friendly units, and -- get this -- cause Zerg buildings themselves to attack enemy troops in a frenzy), think of her like the Queen in the game of chess: She's incredibly strong, but you only get one -- and if you lose her (in the case of StarCraft II), you lose her upgrades. Fortunately, the Queen has a move called Deep Tunnel that allows her to burrow and resurface near any of her buildings. While some have suggested the Queen is like a hero unit from Warcraft III, that's not the case. You simply level her up to unlock additional tiers of abilities, and her ability list (including moves like Swarm Infestation and Regeneration) fills up almost her entire ability screen.

What the hell man, that's exactly what WC3 heroes are :lol

 

[Tiduz]

DO WANT

 

[PhoenixDark]

It's here: http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3166871

Click the link for the full details.

Absolutely amazing; as a zerg player I'm extremely impressed with this. That reveal of the Protoss really impressed me and at the time I couldn't see how the other races would be able to compete. Then the Terran were revealed and I had similar thoughts. But now that it sounds like the zerg are absolutely badass I'm behind happy

 

[Mrbob]

I wasn't big into multi Warcraft 3, but couldn't you respawn heroes?

It sounds like the "heroes" in Starcraft 2 are specialized units once you lose them they are gone for good.

I'm not too sure I like this aspect, but Blizzard won't fuck it up.

 

[Akia]

What the hell man, that's exactly what WC3 heroes are :lol

In Warcraft III, your hero didn't lose their abilities upon death. Theoretically in Starcraft II, a player can destroy their opponents "hero" advantage and turn the tide in battle.. Not to mention that the unit is primarily being used defensively and has low HP. From the way things are sounding I think I'd actually prefer it to dragging drones around to build towers, repair buildings and spawn more creep area.

Absolutely amazing; as a zerg player I'm extremely impressed with this. That reveal of the Protoss really impressed me and at the time I couldn't see how the other races would be able to compete. Then the Terran were revealed and I had similar thoughts. But now that it sounds like the zerg are absolutely badass I'm behind happy

I completely agree. They just need to make the Zerg look nastier and change some unit models.

 

[Zzoram]

I wasn't big into multi Warcraft 3, but couldn't you respawn heroes?

It sounds like the "heroes" in Starcraft 2 are specialized units once you lose them they are gone for good.

There are one-of-a-kind units in Starcraft 2, but they are not hereos. They do not gain experience from killing enemies or creeps, they do not pick up items nor do they have an inventory. They get upgrades by paying for them, and the upgrades should take some time to build.

In the case of the Queen, most of her abilities only work when she's in your base, on the creep (making your buildings attack with fireflies, putting down creep tumors, shriekers, healing your buildings, tunneling between hatcheries, poisoning the creep). She would be quite vulnerable anywhere else, and is therefore only useful as a defensive unit.

 

[Draft]

I wasn't big into multi Warcraft 3, but couldn't you respawn heroes?

It sounds like the "heroes" in Starcraft 2 are specialized units once you lose them they are gone for good.

Yes, and they leveled up by killing stuff, not with resources. I am just breaking his balls because the Queen at least sounds very, very close to what WC3 heroes were.

 

[Akia]

The Zerg reveal just completely reaffirms that Starcraft II B.net is going to consume my life.

I'm actually quite scared of this game's release.

 

[Zzoram]

One new unit, the Roach, is halfway between a Zergling and a Hydralisk (the Zerg's second-tier warrior that can attack both land and air, and is a force to be reckoned with en masse). It has a ranged attack like the Hydralisk, but can't target aerial enemies. Reports out of South Korea suggest it's too good of a soldier for its low cost. Chances are the cost will be raised per unit after Blizzard's done balancing the game (which is still pre-alpha), but the Roach is so effective it may lead to a new term called "Roaching," or a "Roach Rush." While the Roaches don't have a lot of HP, they have a regenerative ability that lets them burrow underground and heal back to full health in seconds, making them resilient, resource-light ground soldiers. - 1UP

Sounds like you have to burrow the Roach for it's super healing to happen, good to see that the game will still be micro-intensive

 

[Akia]

Sounds like you have to burrow the Roach for it's super healing to happen, good to see that the game will still be micro-intensive

Fighting a Zerg Roach user is going to be an epic game of Whack-a-Mole.

 

[Zzoram]

Also, the 1UP preview is a bit sloppy. The corrupter isn't the replacement to the defiler, the infestor is, the corrupter replaces the devourer. Also, he mentioned that he had Dark Archons, which probably means Twilight Archons.