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Macro & Micro in StarCraft 2

Resident member, Imperial-Guard, recently wrote an in-depth article on the oft-debated MBS that looks to be included in StarCraft 2. Many points are discussed on both sides of the issue and provides a new perspective on the subject. Worth a read!

Zeratul: Dark Templar Prelate

"You speak of knowledge, Judicator? You speak of experience? I have journeyed through the darkness between the most distant stars. I have beheld the births of negative-suns and borne witness to the entropy of entire realities...."

Zeratul's biography is now available at the official StarCraft 2 Website. Even if you know everything about Zeratul, it is still worth a read.

Blizzard Confirms Unknown Project

In a recent interview with Rob Pardo, we learn some interesting new insights, but what has really caught the attention of listeners is the confirmation of yet a fourth team working on an unannounced project. From the interview:

"A few months ago, you offered a job on the official Blizzard webpage, considering a Next-Gen MMO. A community Manager added, that it's about a game that hasn't been announced yet... so is there any new information on that, or is Diablo 3 the mentioned Next-Gen MMO?

No, obviously not, since it is not MMO. So we have another dev-team, that is...

So you have still one project...?

Yeah, there is still one "unknown" project..."

The interview is now available in our media section.

StarCraft: A Brief History

Our newest staff member, EatMeReturns, recently wrote a very brief look at the history that surrounded the hugely successful franchise, StarCraft. A short, but entertaining insight and the fascinating history behind the 'Operation CWAL' cheat code that was included in the game. Check it out!

SC-Source WWI Zerg Impressions

Our friends over at starcraft-source.com recently published their initial playtest impressions with the Zerg from WWI held this past weekend in Paris, France. They go into great length for most of the Zerg units and discuss their thoughts on early and late game mechanics. An insightful read, so be sure to check it out!

Diablo 3 Zone Launches

With the exciting announcement of Diablo 3, StarCraftZone is proud to announce Diablo3Zone as part of our 'Zone' network. At this time, only the forums will be the main focus of our latest sister site unless community involvement shows an interest in developing Diablo3Zone as a fully-featured site in the future. ;)

We hope you enjoy this latest addition to the Zone Network!

-SCZ Staff

Diablo 3 Announced!

During the opening Ceremony, Blizzard finally unveiled what everyone expected.. Diablo 3! Head on over to our WWI Coverage page for additional coverage and be sure to visit the official Diablo 3 website Blizzard has just brought online.

SCZ Site Updates & WWI Coverage

As you may have noticed, StarCraftZone has gone multi-themed! That's right guys, on the bottom right portion of the header is the option of three themes based on the three StarCraft 2 races. There are still some quirks to iron out, such as not appearing properly when viewing the forums. All other pages should save your selected theme as the default theme unless you change it in the future.

Additionally, the World Wide Invitational taking place in Paris, France is nearly upon us. Though none of our staff was able to fly out for the event, we are aiming to bring you coverage as fast as humanly possible via our dedicated WWI Coverage page. Be sure to tune in for that as the event gets underway this Saturday!

Lastly, expect constant updates to our Gallery and Game Information pages as new information slowly trickles out from the event. Stay tuned!

1000 Member Milestone Achieved!

It is with great excitement to announce that StarCraftZone has reached its 1,000th member today. starcraft_Fanboy is the lucky individual to mark this achievement for us and were quite honored as you can see.

To all of our regular forum goers, we deeply appreciate your continued support and involvement with SCZ and hope you'll be here for the eventual release of StarCraft 2 as we head into the future!

Regards,
Your SCZ Staff

StarCraft2.com Update: Char Planet

Blizzard recently updated the official StarCraft 2 website with new information regarding the Zerg's homeplanet, Char. Statistical information is given and a brief synopsis of the charred landscape the Zerg call their home.

Char was formerly one of the thirteen core worlds of the Confederacy, but it is most notorious as the primary hive planet of the alien zerg. Upon its discovery, Char was found to be an inhospitable volcanic planet with thick ash covering most of its surface and tainting its acrid atmosphere. The hazardous environment is further intensified by extremely high levels of cosmic radiation from Char's volatile pairing of binary stars, a class VI F0 sub dwarf orbiting an M8 irregular variable. Char's elliptical orbit means whole regions of its sunward face can become molten seas during a close approach, with temporary islands forming in them due to rapid cooling as the planet swings away to the frozen outer reaches of the system.