StarCraft II LEGOs and Cakes
StarCraft Comic #2 Sneak Peek
The War Pigs' quest to find and assassinate Jim Raynor begins in earnest. But before they can get anywhere fast, they
first have to wrest their ship, the General Lee, from the hands of cutthroat pirates. Plus, just who is Cole Hickson?
And what dark secrets from his past and present does he harbor? On sale June 24.
Check out the preview pages.
If you like what you see, you can visit WildStorm for more information, locate a comic store today, or subscribe to the series directly.
New StarCraft II Battle Report Available Now
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Global Creative Writing Winners
The grand prize winner will visit the company headquarters to meet and eat with the Blizzard Entertainment creative writing staff, and will receive a Frostmourne sword. The seven runners-up will be sent signed copies of the Diablo Archive, Warcraft Archive, StarCraft Archive, and Warcraft War of the Ancients Archive.
Second Batch of BlizzCon Tickets Sold Out
BlizzCon Tickets on Sale May 30 at 10 a.m. PDT
BlizzCon 2009 will take place August 21 and 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and tickets cost $125 each. For those unable to attend the show, in-depth coverage of BlizzCon will also be offered by DIRECTV as a Pay Per View event, available both via satellite and Internet stream. For more information about the convention and the DIRECTV BlizzCon packages, check out the official BlizzCon site.
StarCraft Comic #1 Sneak Peek
Join the WarPigs, a disbanded team of outlaws reunited by their former captain for one last job: the assassination of
Jim Raynor. WildStorm's explosive foray into the world of StarCraft begins with this new ongoing series, on sale now!
Check out the preview pages.
If you like what you see, you can visit WildStorm for more information, locate a comic store today, or subscribe to the series directly.
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StarCraft Comic Contest Winners
To enter the current month’s contest, simply create your own original comic based on StarCraft universe, and submit your comic by June 15. The funniest and most creative will win some great prizes, including StarCraft II beta keys for the month’s best comic. Check out the official rules for more information, and keep coming back for more Vespene Laughs!
Media Update
First Batch of BlizzCon Tickets Sold Out
BlizzCon Tickets on Sale Tomorrow [Updated]
Just in case Saturday, May 16 isn’t circled on your calendar, here’s a quick reminder that BlizzCon tickets will be going on sale tomorrow. After our gnomish engineers here in Southern California get to work and finish making the final preparations late Saturday morning, they’ll activate the ticket-purchase process at 10 a.m. Pacific Time and BlizzCon tickets will officially go on sale. If you are unable to purchase tickets tomorrow, a second batch of tickets will go on sale May 30. And for those unable to attend the show, in-depth coverage of BlizzCon will also be offered by DIRECTV as a Pay Per View event, available both via satellite and Internet stream.
BlizzCon 2009 will take place August 21 and 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and tickets cost $125 each. For further information about the convention, check out the official BlizzCon site, and keep an eye on the ticket sales page tomorrow for the chance to get yours.
StarCraft II Beta Test Opt-in
For more information, see the FAQ -- or create a Battle.net account to opt in now. If you have an unused beta code from BlizzCon 2008 or WWI 2008, visit this site to enter your code.
BlizzCon Tickets On Sale May 16
StarCraft II Fan Site Q&A #3
StarCraft Comic Subscription Now Live
For more information on the comic series, visit Wildstorm or locate a comic store today.
StarCraft Comic Contest Winners
New Fan Art
New StarCraft II Battle Report Available Now
Blizzard Theme Park Contest Winners
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April Fools!
StarCraft Comic Contest Winners
StarCraft II Q&A Batch 50
Echoes of War: The Music of Blizzard Entertainment Now Available
Media Update
Blizzard Theme Park Art Contest
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Win StarCraft II Beta Keys in Our Comic Contest
To enter this month's contest, simply create your own original comic based on StarCraft universe, and send us your entry by March 15. We'll select the most amusing and creative entries to win some cool StarCraft stuff, including StarCraft II beta keys and StarCraft-themed T-shirts, hats, and posters. For more information or to see the complete prize list, check out the official rules.
StarCraft Comic Contest Winners
To enter the monthly comic contest, simply submit your StarCraft-themed entry by the 15th of the month. Check out the official rules for more information – and keep coming back for more Vespene Laughs in the future.
StarCraft II Fansite Kit Update
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Vote for Your Favorite StarCraft II Dark Templar
We have also added one new piece of artwork and four new screenshots.
Media Update #2
Introducing StarCraft II Battle Reports
Check out Battle Report 1 now!
StarCraft Comic Contest Winners
To enter the monthly comic contest, simply submit your StarCraft-themed entry by the last day of the month. Check out the official rules for more information -- and keep coming back for more Vespene Laughs in the future.
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Media Update
Wrath of the Lich King Soundtrack on iTunes
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Wrath of the Lich King Is Here!
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is now live and available at a store near you -- you can check out the press release here. Featuring a massive new continent, the brand-new death knight Hero class, unique dungeons, an open-world PvP zone with siege vehicles and destructible buildings, and hundreds of brand-new quests, Wrath of the Lich King provides a huge variety of content for solo and group players. The expansion is available in both a standard and Collector's Edition; find out more about the latter in our Wrath of the Lich King Collector's Edition Preview. To learn more about what awaits you in Northrend, visit our Wrath of the Lich King Features Page and check out the primer to get you started.
During installation of the expansion, you'll be able to upgrade the World of Warcraft account you play to allow access to Wrath of the Lich King. You can click here to upgrade as well.
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StarCraft Downloads for Your Phone
The war between the terran, protoss, and zerg continues on a smaller scale with our new StarCraft-themed wallpapers and ringtones for your phone. We've just launched a new service in the United States that lets you download content related to your favorite Blizzard Entertainment games to supported mobile phones. Currently, these wallpapers and ringtones are available through carriers AT&T, Cellular One, Sprint, and Verizon; support for T-Mobile and Virgin Mobile is coming soon.
Over 65 pieces of content are currently available, including wallpapers of the Queen of Blades and other StarCraft characters, game logos, and more. Visit the new Mobile Ringtones and Wallpapers page for more information -- and while you're there, be sure to check out our World of Warcraft and Diablo mobile content, too.
StarCraft II FAQ Update
We've updated the StarCraft II FAQ with new information from BlizzCon 2008, including details about the StarCraft II Trilogy and the terran single-player campaign. You can check out the FAQ here or on the official forums.
Pro Gamer Charity Auction
In collaboration between TeamLiquid.net and the CJ Entus progaming team in Korea, TeamLiquid will be hosting the first progamer charity auction. They have four CJ Entus shirts, autographed by the titans of StarCraft: Much, Iris, Xellos, and Savior. This is your once in a lifetime chance to own some official progaming wear autographed by your favorite player.
The proceeds of this auction will go to 'Child's Play'. Since 2003, more than 100,000 gamers have raised over 2 million dollars to buy toys and games for children in hospitals around the world. You can help make a difference today.
Check out Teamliquid.net for more information on the auction, and links on where to bid.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=79902
Warcraft and StarCraft Manga Art Submissions
Calling all artists!
Are you a Warcraft or StarCraft player? Do you love manga? Ever dream of bringing these rich worlds and wonderful characters to life with the stroke of your pencil? Well, now's your opportunity to show the world your artistic skills and possibly become the artist of an upcoming Warcraft or StarCraft manga.
TOKYOPOP is now accepting and reviewing portfolios from talented individuals interested in becoming the next big manga artist. We're looking for super-talented manga artists who not only know the Warcraft or StarCraft universes, but can handle an intense and very demanding production schedule. Our goal is to deliver truly awesome manga, and to achieve this we need artists who can give readers an exciting and authentic Warcraft or StarCraft manga experience.
We require that all portfolios have 5-8 sequential samples (preferably featuring Warcraft or StarCraft characters), as well as 5-8 character sketches/turnarounds featuring Warcraft or StarCraft characters. TOKYOPOP is a manga publisher, so your art should fit well within the manga art style.
Send your best portfolio submissions to:
Warcraft/StarCraft Art
c/o TOKYOPOP
5900 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 2000
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Alternatively, email 5 to 8 sequential pages and character sketches to warcraftmanga@tokyopop.com. Black & white art should be grayscale at 150-300 DPI. Black & white art can be just pencils, inks and/or tones. If you're sending inked work, please include scans of the pencils. If you're sending toned work, please include samples of the un-toned inks (and scans of the pencils.) Color art should be RGB at 300 DPI. All files should be no larger than 8.5" x 11" and saved as jpegs."
Please note that all art submitted is non-returnable, so do not send originals. Remember to include your name and contact info (email and/or phone number) within the portfolio. Additionally, if you are attending BlizzCon 2008 (Oct. 10-11), please stop by the TOKYOPOP booth at the following times for portfolio reviews:
10/10/08 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
10/11/08 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
So get those samples drawn and show us your stuff!
Community Tournaments at BlizzCon
Want to get in on some competitive gaming while you're at BlizzCon? We're hosting several community competitions at this year's convention, including the first-ever StarCraft II Community Tournament. Other events include Defense of the Ancients (based on Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne) and World of Warcraft Battlegrounds tournaments. BlizzCon attendees can sign up in advance here or enter on site during show hours at the community tournament area.
First Round of Comic Contest Entries Ends in One Week
There's only one week left to enter the first round of our StarCraft "Vespene Laughs" Comic Contest. Send us your StarCraft-themed comics and we'll choose the funniest or most interesting to be showcased on a special gallery page. Remember, we're looking for the best StarCraft humor out there. You can submit comics created in any medium; just make sure they're relevant to StarCraft II, original, and make us laugh.
For the first month, our winner will receive an Blizzard Entertainment-branded 8GB iPod nano, a copy of StarCraft: The Board Game, a StarCraft Battle Chest, a shirt, and a copy of the StarCraft cinematics DVD. Two runners-up will also receive prize packages. See the official rules page or
enter here.
BlizzCon Tournament Brackets and player Profiles
The brackets for the StarCraft, Warcraft III, and World of Warcraft Arena tournaments at BlizzCon are now live. These brackets show the starting matches and also provide some information about the contestants who will be competing in this year's BlizzCon tournaments. We will be updating these brackets during BlizzCon, so make sure to check back to see the latest tournament results and replays.
Check out the brackets here: StarCraft, Warcraft III, World of Warcraft Arena Tournament
Get DIRECTV, Watch BlizzCon Free
DIRECTV's BlizzCon package features over 16 hours of live HD coverage of the event, including exclusive interviews and commentary. New DIRECTV subscribers in the US who sign up for DIRECTV by September 30 through www.blizzard.directv.com or 800-728-9375 will receive the BlizzCon pay per view package for free, while existing DIRECTV customers will be able to order it for $39.95 beginning on September 28. The package also includes the BlizzCon-exclusive World of Warcraft in-game polar bear mount. For full details head over to the BlizzCon site.
BlizzCon 2008 Ticket Drawing -- Sold Out
BlizzCon 2008 Online and Live Contest Submissions
We are now accepting entries for our BlizzCon online contests, including our Diorama, Motivational Poster, and Movie contests. Whether you have tickets to BlizzCon or not, your application is welcome. Simply fill out the Submission form and be prepared to demonstrate your creative talents! For more contest information visit our BlizzCon Contests page.
For those BlizzCon attendees looking to show off graceful dance moves, fill the convention center halls with laughs, or come dressed as your favorite Warcraft, StarCraft, or Diablo characters, the Submission form for all applicants is now available! For more contest information visit our BlizzCon Contests page.
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DIRECTV BlizzCon Package Availability
DIRECTV has just announced further details for their pay per view package of BlizzCon coverage, and that the special promotion offering it free with a new subscription is now open. New DIRECTV subscribers in the US who sign up for DIRECTV by September 30 through www.blizzard.directv.com or 800-728-9375 will receive the package for free, while existing DIRECTV customers will be able to order it for $39.95 beginning on September 28. For full details, check out the official announcement, or head over to the BlizzCon site.
Blizzard Soundtracks Now On iTunes
If you enjoy the music from Blizzard Entertainment games and have ever thought about ordering the soundtracks, doing so just got more convenient. Six soundtrack albums have just been added to a new Blizzard hub page within the iTunes music store, and are available for purchase and download. The StarCraft, Diablo II, Warcraft III, World of Warcraft, and The Burning Crusade soundtracks are all there, as is the Taverns of Azeroth album, which had been exclusively sold at BlizzCon 2007. The Diablo III Overture is also available as a single, and has been chosen as a Discovery Download, making it free to download until next Tuesday. For more information, check out the official announcement, or head over to the Blizzard iTunes page.
Vespene Laughs: A Blizzard ComicCraft Series
Send us your StarCraft-themed comics and we'll choose the funniest or most interesting to be showcased on a special gallery page. Remember, we're looking for the best StarCraft humor out there. You can submit comics created in any medium, just make sure they're relevant to StarCraft II, original, and make us laugh.
For the first month, our winner will receive an 8GB Blizzard Branded iPod Nano, a copy of the StarCraft board game, a StarCraft Battle Chest, a shirt, and a copy of the StarCraft cinematics DVD. Two runners-up will also receive prize packages. See the official contest page here.
BlizzCon Ticket Drawing Winners Selected
If we still have tickets remaining after this initial round, we will select more winners from the original opt-in pool. We will make an announcement on our websites once all tickets available have been sold. For more information, refer to the BlizzCon Ticket Drawing FAQ.
BlizzCon Ticket Drawing Opt-In Period Ends
BlizzCon 2008 Ticket Drawing Opt-In Begins
This is a random drawing -- everyone with an eligible Blizzard Account who opts in any time during the opt-in period will have the same chance to win. Please make sure your Blizzard Account contact information (email and phone number) is up to date. For more information, including eligibility requirements, click here or read the FAQ.
BlizzCon 2008 Ticket Drawing Update
- To be eligible for the BlizzCon ticket drawing, you must (1) have an active Blizzard Account that was created on or before 9:00 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, when we first announced BlizzCon 2008 tickets had sold out; (2) be an adult in your country of residence; (3) have not previously purchased BlizzCon 2008 tickets; and (4) live in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, or South Korea.
- Prior to the drawing, we will hold an opt-in period during which you can enter an eligible Blizzard Account into the drawing for a chance to purchase two BlizzCon 2008 tickets. Once the opt-in begins , you'll see an opt-in feature when you log in to Blizzard Account Management. The opt-in period begins on Wednesday morning and will end the evening of Sunday, August 24. As this is a random drawing, those who opt in early will not have a better chance of being selected than those who opt in later.
- After the opt-in period ends, we will randomly select 1,500 eligible Blizzard Accounts from the opt-in pool to receive the opportunity to purchase up to two BlizzCon 2008 tickets. If selected, you will be notified via email with further information about how to purchase the tickets.
- Prior to the end of the opt-in period, please ensure the contact information (both email address and phone number) associated with the Blizzard Account is accurate and up to date, so that we may contact you if you are selected. To check and update your information, log in to Blizzard Account Management.
Please note that a Blizzard Account is an account created for the Blizzard Online Store -- as opposed to an account created for a Blizzard game, such as World of Warcraft. If you have any questions regarding Blizzard Accounts, please read our Blizzard Account FAQ.
We will announce when the drawing opt-in period begins on our website soon. For more information, please refer to our BlizzCon 2008 Ticket Drawing FAQ.
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BlizzCon 2008 Ticket Drawing Update
Please note that a Blizzard Account is an account created for the Blizzard Online Store -- as opposed to an account created for a Blizzard game, such as World of Warcraft. If you have any questions regarding Blizzard Accounts, please read our Blizzard Account FAQ.
Statement from Mike Morhaime
On behalf of everyone at Blizzard, I want to apologize for the challenges and frustrations you experienced while trying to purchase BlizzCon tickets on Monday and Tuesday. BlizzCon is about the positive experiences you all have had with Blizzard games. As a result of this week's events, the excitement that many of you felt about the show has turned into dissatisfaction and disappointment.
Due to these circumstances, we've reevaluated our convention hall space and come up with some solutions that will allow us to offer 3,000 more tickets for sale. We know this will not be enough to satisfy the very high level of demand for tickets this year, but we want to ensure that BlizzCon remains a great experience for those of you who are able to attend. To avoid the issues many of you faced this week, we'll be selling these 3,000 via a lottery. We'll post further details once our plans are finalized. Please note that the lottery will only be open to those with an active Blizzard Account as of 9:00 PM PDT on August 12, the time that the “Sold Out” notice was posted.
I, and everyone else at Blizzard, share the frustration and disappointment that many of you have expressed as a result of this process. We'll do what it takes to avoid this type of situation in the future.
Sincerely,
Mike Morhaime
BlizzCon 2008 Tickets Sold Out
New Fan Art
Lego Battlecruiser Operational
New Planet Bio Added - Mar Sara
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Character Biography: Zeratul
New Planet Bio Added - Char
New Unit Added - Baneling
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I <3 SC Community Contests!
The Story So Far... Part 2: The Brood War
April Fools!
- New World of Warcraft Hero Class: Bard
- New StarCraft II Unit: Tauren Marine
- World of Warcraft on a Console
- Diablo Loot Piñata
- Forums: Bears and Buckets and Walruses, Oh My!
"I <3 SC" Contest
StarCraft Celebrates its Ten-Year Anniversary
StarCraft II Zerg Trailer Available
StarCraft II: Zerg Revealed
BlizzCast Episode 2
BlizzCast Winners Selected!
- Andrew from Minnesota
- Anri from Lightning's Blade
- Steven from New Jersey
- Ron from New York
- Patrick from Washington
- Gimil on Bonechewer
- Erendrake on Tichondrius
- Carey S. from Georgia
- Codi from California
- Duntoro on Feathermoon
2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational!
For much more information on the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, check out the press release and visit the official website. We look forward to seeing you there, but if you're unable to make it out to Paris in June, we'll be providing live coverage on the official website throughout the weekend of the event.
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Character Biography: Jim Raynor
Learn more about StarCraft II's main characters and their complex intertwining stories in the character biography of Jim Raynor, the first installment of our StarCraft II character biography series.
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Introducing BlizzCast
In each episode we'll be interviewing your favorite Blizzard developers and staff, giving you a glimpse of what it's like to make the games you love.
To kick off our BlizzCast series, we've decided to begin where every great Blizzard idea begins, at the concept level. Joining us, we have Samwise Didier, our Art Director and concept artist for many of the popular Blizzard characters you've grown to love, such as the Pandaren, Fel Orcs, Dark Templars, Zerglings, and many more. We'll be chatting with Samwise on how he came up with the characters he did, as well as what it is like to work on both the Warcraft and StarCraft franchises.
Check out the new BlizzCast page here.
