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Electronic Sports League has confirmed StarCraft II as one of the Intel Extreme Masters games that will be played during next month’s gamescom in Cologne, Germany, where 16 participants will fight for their share of the $15,000 prize pool. The first three players: Dima “DIMAGA” Filipchuk, Pierre “SarenS” Guivarch and Pedro “LucifroN” Moreno Duran, have already secured their spots in the event by placing top three in the 24th Go4SC2 cup. The next qualifier takes place on Sunday, so sign up today!

The launch of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty was much more than just the release of a game; it was nothing less than a global event, with countless gamers across the world celebrating the continuation of the StarCraft saga!

Your installation of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty has completed. Your fingers are itching to get into the war. But ask yourself this, marine: ARE YOU PREPARED?

Your adventures might take you to the far reaches of the Koprulu sector. Would you survive on New Folsom? Can you find your way from the Fringe World Shiloh to the backwater planet of Mar Sara?

How much do you know about those you are about to face? Like Kerrigan with her bloodcurdling zerg swarm? Or Zeratul and the mighty protoss army? Or even your own allies? How many of them can you trust? What do you know of their backgrounds or of how they’ve become who they are?

Did you attend the Midnight Openings in Paris or London and manage to get a photo with our towering terran marine or the evil Queen of Blades? If so, it’s now time to tag your photo!

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is finally here, and many of you have already spent your first hours with the game. Whether you assisted Jim Raynor aboard the Hyperion, honed your skills in challenge missions, or took on your fellow players solo or with a group of friends, let us know what you did first!
What aspect of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty did you focus on first?

During the final stages of the beta test of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, the Blizzard Insider sat down with Lead Designer Dustin Browder to discuss the balance and design philosophies behind StarCraft II’s intricate multiplayer matches -- and get some insight into the evolution of StarCraft II’s intense strategic gameplay.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is now officially on sale, and we’ve put together a highlight reel covering some of the midnight launch festivities from around the globe. Listen in as Blizzard executives and developers share their thoughts, and get an eyeful of the enthusiastic crowds as they waited for retailers the world over to open their doors.

For almost a year, StarCraft fans from all over the world have been following our progress by tuning into the official StarCraft Twitter and Facebook pages.

In our 14th BlizzCast episode, we are joined by Production Director Chris Sigaty and Game Director Dustin Browder to discuss the StarCraft II beta experience and to recap some of the custom maps and creative strategies adopted by beta testers. The developers also delve into several other exciting topics including the achievement system and what players can expect to find in both the StarCraft II single-player campaign and challenge modes.

We've made it easier than ever for StarCraft players to connect with their fellow gamers. With a few clicks you can hook up with your friends to organize group matches, discuss mission strategies, brag about achievements, or just keep in touch.