Awesome Starcraft

Looking for a unique geeky gift? Heartwood Editions makes intricate, limited-edition, laser-engraved wood wall art based on franchises like Overwatch, Street Fighter, and Starcraft. Each measures 11.5″ x 17.5″ x 1″ thick. Also sold as a discounted 3-piece bundle.

Blizzard has made the Windows and Mac versions of the original StarCraft and its expansion Brood War available for exactly zero dollars. The gesture is undoubtedly a teaser for the game’s upcoming remastered version, but hey, free is free.

Blizzard is bringing back its original sci-fi RTS. StarCraft: Remastered comes with updated 4K graphics (with the option to switch to the classic view), remastered audio and dialogue, cloud saving and improved multiplayer and social features. Drops Summer 2017.

“My life for Aiur.” Hierarch Artanis and the volatile Protoss alliance prepare to take back their home world from the Zerg. StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void also adds new units, updates to old ones as well as three new multiplayer modes.

Jim Raynor went to great lengths to take Sarah Kerrigan away from the Zerg. But no one can take the Zerg away from her. Play as the Queen of Blades in StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm.

The Zerg launches a full assault against the Terrans in the epic opening cinematic of StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. It’s worth watching even if you don’t know anything about the franchise.

Here’s a brief look at the new units that will be introduced in StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. Some old units also get new abilities, while an old favorite is removed from the game.

It’s not operational, but this replica of the Hyperion battlecruiser is still a sight to behold. Sven Junga spent almost 6 months building this 115-stud long, 15,000 piece monster.

The fansite StarCraft Legacy teamed up with animator Chris “Freespace” Ciocotisan to make this impressive CGI short film about the events shortly before and after Brood War.

Alpha gameplay from StarCraft Universe, an MMO mod of StarCraft II with emphasis on team raiding and fast-paced action. While not made by Blizzard, it does have the company’s blessing.

It’s not as complex as our favorite LEGO tank, but this remote-controlled siege tank by YouTube user petzoldhaus is sure to wow any StarCraft fan because it can shift into siege mode. Parts list here.

YouTube user NuubCast commentates on StarCraft II matches, but this time he has his 4 year old daughter as co-commentator. Lower the volume; the kid’s voice is as loud as it is cute.

If this trailer is any indication, the Terran campaign promises to be one hell of a ride. The Starcraft II website also has a couple of videos for those who need to catch up on Starcraft history.

This special bundle is for the Blizzard fan. It has an artbook, a behind-the-scenes DVD, a pet for WoW, a soundtrack CD, a comic, DLC, and a 2GB flash drive with the original Starcraft anthology in it.

StarCraft II’s Sam Didler gives us the graphical lowdown in this Art Director interview; it reveals plenty of gameplay and art details that have us giddier than a Marine in a Zerg hatchery.

We’re still sore over the delays, but the deities at Blizzard have thrown us a two meaty bones: the first cinematic trailer with Zeratul and an old foe, and 4 minutes of SP gameplay.