StarCraft 2 Guide - Three Protoss Harass Strategies

In the Starcraft 2 game the Protoss race has more units available to them than any other race. This means that you learn more about how to use your different units with Protoss than with any other race. Understanding what all of the different units are good for is the best way to learn to use them effectively. While it would take quite a few articles to outline all the possible Protoss strategies, these common methods will help you get started when you jump into Starcraft 2 mutliplayer.

Starcraft 2 Guide - Zerg Players Two Most Common Counters

Starcraft 2 Zerg players find out how to successfully deal with your two most common counters – The MMM Ball and Void Rays.

As a Zerg player, you need to know how to counter the more popular builds. As you learn to counter these moves, you will start to win more games. While there are more than 40 units you might come up against in the game, below we will cover two of the most common strategies you will need, starting in Bronze League games, and going all the way up to Platinum level where master players will attempt to outmaneuver you.

Starcraft 2 Beta Patch 13 Release

StarCraft II Beta -- Patch 13 (version 0.15.0.15449)

Get the latest SC2 patch download from here.

General

• Map Publishing is now enabled: Using the map editor, you can upload your custom maps to share with the Battle.net community.
• Facebook feature is integrated: Here’s a quick way to expand your social network by seeing who among your existing Facebook friends also has a Battle.net account.
• 3v3 and 4v4 formats are now enabled.
• Numerous updates have been made to the Leagues & Ladders system:
  • Removed Copper League and added Diamond League above Platinum League.
  • Player ratings start at 0, rather than 1000.
  • No longer displays loading screen odds in placement or practice league matches.
  • Matchmaking system logic updated.

Starcraft 2 Beta Patch 12.1 Release

StarCraft II Beta -- Patch 12.1 (version 0.14.1.15392)

Get the latest SC2 patch download from here.

Bug Fixes

• (Mac Only) Fixed an issue introduced in patch 12 where unusually large error logs were being produced when crashes occurred. Crash logs can be found here: /Users//Documents/Blizzard/StarCraft II Beta/GameLogs/

Sc2gears Manage StarCraft 2 Replays

Sc2gears is a general StarCraft 2 utility for everyone who is interested in the game (either a player or just a game analyzer).

The program is written in Java, so everyone can use it: Windows, MAC OS-X and Linux users (and others where you can install Java SE).

StarCrack ALLin1 9.4 Beta

StarCrack ALLin1 (v9.4.0beta) (OFFICIAL SC launcher) StarCraft 2 Tool

Important Reminders:

• Read first the new Installation Guide and F.A.Q sections.
  http://blizzard-gaming.blogspot.com/2010/05/starcrack-allin1-installation-guide.html
• If you have downloaded the setup but there is no Icon and no Extension,
  JUST RENAME THE FILE AND ADD THE EXTENSION .EXE AT THE END OF IT.
  example: SC2ALLin1_setup940beta.exe
• You must completely uninstall the previous launcher before installing the update!
  Simply locate the launcher folder and delete it!
• After running the setup, if Windows ask you if this program was installed correctly, select the YES option!
• For Better results and SC2 stability, it is highly recommended that you update to Latest StarCraft 2 Beta PATCH, and delete the previous cache files, so as to avoid possible crashes to the desktop.

Starcraft 2 Beta AI Maps

Starcraft 2 Beta AI Maps

2 Player Maps (You & 1x AI)
4 Player Maps (You & 3x AI)
5 Player Maps (You & 4x AI)
6 Player Maps (You & 5x AI)

Starcraft 2 Cache Files

Starcraft 2 Cache Files Importing SC2 Cache Files

Download files:
Cache files for patch 11 download (11092)
Cache files for patch 8 download (31611)

Starcraft 2 Beta Patch Download

Starcraft 2 Beta Patch Download - This is another way to download the Patches for SC2-Beta than the Tracker. The Tracker doesn't work if you have router+external firewall+designated IP-Addresses etc. which can't be configurated in a way that this tracker works and I don't think this will change in the next few months.

This solves the issue to which most people would just say: "configure the router so that port XXXX is open dude!"

How to install Patches for SC2-Beta

Starcraft 2 Beta Patch 11 Release

StarCraft II Beta – Patch 11 (version 0.13.0.15250) - Changes were; build time has been decreased from 110 to 90. Seeker Missile range has been decreased from 9 to 6. 250mm Strike Cannons are now an upgrade at the Factory Tech Lab. Corruptor damage changed from 12 (+10 Massive) to 14 (+6 Massive).

Get the latest SC2 patch download from here.

Starcraft 2 Mac System Requirements

Starcraft 2 Mac System Requirements

Before you can play Starcraft 2 on Mac, you better see this system requirements of Starcraft 2 for Mac systems

Mac Minimum System Requirements

• Mac® OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.2 or newer
• Intel® Processor
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT or ATI Radeon® X1600 or better
• 12 GB available HD space
• 2 GB Ram
• DVD-ROM drive
• Broadband Internet connection
• 1024X720 minimum display resolution
• Mac Recommended System Requirements:
• Intel® Core 2 Duo processor
• 4 GB system RAM
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT or ATI Radeon® HD 4670 or better

Starcraft 2 Release Date

Starcraft 2 Release Date is on July 27 2010 - A dozen years after changing the face of strategy gaming, the much-anticipated sequel to StarCraft has finally been dated.

Blizzard announced Monday that StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty would be hitting stores worldwide on July 27 of this year.

"We've been looking forward to revisiting the StarCraft universe for many years, and we're excited that the time for that is almost here," said Mike Morhaime, Blizzard CEO and cofounder.

Starcraft 2 Beta Patch 10 Release

Starcraft 2 Beta Patch 10 Release

StarCraft II Beta – Patch 10 (version 0.12.0.15133)

Get the latest SC2 patch download from here.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Larva were not dying after being cancelled.
• Fixed an issue with Banelings, Brood Lords, and Overseers obeying their original Hatchery's rally point.

Win a Starcraft 2 Beta Key

Win a Starcraft 2 Beta Key - Have you somehow missed getting into the SC2 Beta? Tried enrolling as a Blizzard Beta tester from the Blizzard store? Tried blogging about the Beta? Tried downloading but missed Multiplayer? Too cheap to simply buy a key? Do you want one? You beta get your act together! ;)

Starcarft 2 Single Player Mode

Starcarft 2 Single Player Mode - Gamepro has gotten their hands on the new SC2 Beta version of the Terran single player, and are making some bold claims. First up, they claim that the decision to split the game into three releases was a good thing – that the single player mode for Wings of Liberty is so expansive and in-depth that this will end up being a dream come true for Blizzard fans.

Starcraft 2 Funny Commercials

Starcraft 2 Funny Commercials - this Korean Starcraft 2 Commercials will surely make you laugh like I did. It also made me think how much the Starcraft 2 phenomenon have gone so far. On this Starcraft 2 Funny Commercials, we are being introduced to naughty Dark Templar, companionship with Hydralisk, and a great surprise on a Dropship. Hope you'll enjoy watching these Starcraft commercials. If you find any cool videos, please don't hesitate to tell us and we'll be glad to add it here. Leave us your comment.

How to Play Starcraft 2 Beta with AI maps

How to Play Starcraft 2 Beta with AI maps - I just want to share how I was able to play starcraft 2 beta offline with AI maps. Simply follow each steps and you're good to go.

Starcraft 2 Beta Patch 8 Release

StarCraft II Beta – Patch 8 (version 0.10.0.14803) - Got some changes like Build time decreased from 75 seconds to 60 seconds for Thor. Changed to only have 2 damage levels instead of 3. Still takes the same amount of time to fully charge, Base damage changed from 2 (+4 armored) to 5, Powered-up damage changed from 8 (+16 armored) to 10 (+15 armored) for Void Ray. Burrowed move speed decreased from 2 to 1.4 for Roach and many more...

Get the latest SC2 patch download from here.

Starcraft 2 Maphack 10.a Latest Release

Starcraft 2 Maphack 10.a Latest Release - Cranix has released his Maphack version 10.a. As seems to be the case with most RTS games, a stream of maphacks has started to be developed. While we don’t support hacking, we believe SC2 users should know and understand what is out there. As always, use of any hack on Battle.net will deservedly get you banned.

StarCraft 2 Beta Download

Starcraft 2 Beta Download - You may now download StarCraft 2 Beta from links provided below. This is your chance to play Starcraft 2 Beta but you still need a key. On our next article we'll teach you how to play Starcraft 2 Beta even without a beta key. So keep visiting this site and we'll keep you updated. Please don't forget to press Facebook button and share us to your friends. Or subscribe to us to get the latest updates via email.

Reminder: We don't host any files as listed below, instead they were being catered by third parties sharing the beta file across the net.