Starcraft II Now A Trilogy

DoctorFinger · 10-10-2008, 07:01 PM

Starcraft fans, begin hording pennies and patience now. Blizzard announced today at Blizzcon that Starcraft 2 will essentially be a trilogy: one stand-alone game each for the Terran, Zerg and Protoss factions.

The first Starcraft II game will be Terran: Wings of Liberty, where you'll play as the human forces. The second iteration will be Zerg: Heart of Swarm with the last being Protoss: Legend of the Void. Each game will also have slightly different play styles, with the Terran game being pure RTS, the Zerg game having RPG elements, and the Protoss game incorporating diplomacy.

Each game will have 26-30 missions, and Blizzard assures fans that they won't be doing cliffhangers: each game will have it's own real story and a full, satisfying ending. But yes, they will each be a separate purchase and apparently on a staggered release schedule.

Sources - 1UP; Shacknews

DoctorFinger · 10-10-2008, 07:03 PM

While you're at it, watch these two videos of the game from Blizzcon.

GunnyMo · 10-10-2008, 07:04 PM

Wow, just wow. Talk about exploitation of a franchise. Even for Blizzard this seems weak.

digitalErich · 10-10-2008, 07:06 PM

How will MP work?

King3567 · 10-10-2008, 07:06 PM

I saw this and this is really really stupid. Not that StarCraft II or anything Blizzard really appeals to me any more since WoW came into existence...

DoctorFinger · 10-10-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalErich

How will MP work?

They're going to charge a dollar per click!

Honestly? I have no idea. I assume you'll be able to play MP with all of the factions with only one disc, but I don't know for sure.

Sly Marbo · 10-10-2008, 07:08 PM

This was a first day purchase. Now I won't buy any of them.

Hellbug · 10-10-2008, 07:09 PM

Starcraft has three campaigns that are each about 8-10 missions long. It isn't a very large drop in content at all. I am actually glad they are going this route because that means that there will be more Starcraft 2 content!

Of course, if they decide to be pricks and make each game full priced, and just different campaigns in place of each other, that is just rude.

King3567 · 10-10-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalErich

How will MP work?

I've read that you can use all the races regardless of which and how many of Starcraft II you buy. Not sure if it's real or not, but that would be even worse if it were any other way.

DoctorFinger · 10-10-2008, 07:11 PM

Seriously. That means that these games will run you - minimum - $150. Because you know they're not going to release them cheap just because there are three of them. I hope to God this isn't Activision's doing. If we find out it is, the entire nation of South Korea may invade their HQ in protest.

pomeroy · 10-10-2008, 07:11 PM

This is sort of weak. The beauty of Starcraft is(was?) the fact that you could play with any race at the outset. Now they're taking that away and the first disc is going to be the effing Terrans...

Whatevs. My computer probably can't handle this anyway, so it's not like I am suddenly not going to buy it.

Adam Blue · 10-10-2008, 07:20 PM

As long as full MP is there...will most care? I personally like SP, so if the initial release feels enough like a full game on its own, I won't have a problem buying the others.

Disgustipated · 10-10-2008, 07:26 PM

Starcraft II just became the new Pokemon.

Crowe · 10-10-2008, 07:26 PM

26-30 Missions each is a lot guys. And it's Blizzard so take a wait and see approach before bringing out the pitchforks.

Variable Gear · 10-10-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowe

26-30 Missions each is a lot guys. And it's Blizzard so take a wait and see approach before bringing out the pitchforks.

It depends on who made the decision. If it was Activision, it's going to smell bad right from the start. Then there's the issue of pricing, which seems quite strange for an RTS. StarCraft II doesn't deserve this.

Crowe · 10-10-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Variable Gear

It depends on who made the decision. If it was Activision, it's going to smell bad right from the start. Then there's the issue of pricing, which seems quite strange for an RTS. StarCraft II doesn't deserve this.

It's all about pricing. How much would people here pay for 80-90 missions set over 3 campaigns?

I figure I could pay $120 Australian. Any more than that they would be stretching my wallet and love for all things Blizzard.

AgtFox · 10-10-2008, 07:47 PM

Why are people thinking Activision has anything to do with this? Blizzard runs its own ship without oversight regardless of the Activision Blizzard merger. I thought this had been covered before.

Or do we just want to blame Activision because we're shocked Blizzard could think to pull such a thing?

It is also sounding like they might be priced less, more of an expansion type of system. I would guess the Terran one may be a prerequisite whether you decide to buy the others or not.

Kryopsis · 10-10-2008, 07:50 PM

Heh. I wonder if they are going to release an expansion for each of the three versions of the game. ;0)

Unfortunately due to the popularity of both the developer and the franchise, they can justify absolutely any price for the separate campaigns. Sad but true. Not that I was ever interested in StarCraft II, however, I am just waiting for the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War sequel.

Hotcod · 10-10-2008, 07:53 PM

the price point will make or brake this idea... if the price point is good relative to the content than i'll be happy. In that i won't mind paying more for all 3 than i would for one game IF all 3 have more content than i would have gotten in just one game.... so i'm sitting on the side lines until the price comes out

Johan · 10-10-2008, 07:58 PM

For an IP that's been sitting on the shelf for a while, they sure seem to have decided to milk it now that they've taken it off of that shelf...

10-10-2008, 07:01 PM	#1
DoctorFinger Editor in Chief Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 13,865 Blog Entries: 10	Starcraft II Now A Trilogy Starcraft fans, begin hording pennies and patience now. Blizzard announced today at Blizzcon that Starcraft 2 will essentially be a trilogy: one stand-alone game each for the Terran, Zerg and Protoss factions. The first Starcraft II game will be Terran: Wings of Liberty, where you'll play as the human forces. The second iteration will be Zerg: Heart of Swarm with the last being Protoss: Legend of the Void. Each game will also have slightly different play styles, with the Terran game being pure RTS, the Zerg game having RPG elements, and the Protoss game incorporating diplomacy. Each game will have 26-30 missions, and Blizzard assures fans that they won't be doing cliffhangers: each game will have it's own real story and a full, satisfying ending. But yes, they will each be a separate purchase and apparently on a staggered release schedule. Sources - 1UP; Shacknews

10-10-2008, 07:04 PM	#3
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10-10-2008, 07:11 PM	#10
DoctorFinger Editor in Chief Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 13,865 Blog Entries: 10	Seriously. That means that these games will run you - minimum - $150. Because you know they're not going to release them cheap just because there are three of them. I hope to God this isn't Activision's doing. If we find out it is, the entire nation of South Korea may invade their HQ in protest. __________________ Gamertag - [DoctorFinger] PSN ID - [DoctorFinger] Steam Profile - [DoctorFinger] Senior News Editor - Colony of Gamers Twitter

10-10-2008, 07:03 PM	#2
DoctorFinger Editor in Chief Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 13,865 Blog Entries: 10	While you're at it, watch these two videos of the game from Blizzcon.

10-10-2008, 07:08 PM	#7
Sly Marbo Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston, On, Canada Posts: 199	This was a first day purchase. Now I won't buy any of them.

10-10-2008, 07:09 PM	#8
Hellbug 9/11 was an inside job D: Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Grand Rapids Posts: 452 Blog Entries: 1	Starcraft has three campaigns that are each about 8-10 missions long. It isn't a very large drop in content at all. I am actually glad they are going this route because that means that there will be more Starcraft 2 content! Of course, if they decide to be pricks and make each game full priced, and just different campaigns in place of each other, that is just rude.

10-10-2008, 07:11 PM	#11
pomeroy FREE DISGUSTIPATED Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Club Sketch Posts: 6,566	This is sort of weak. The beauty of Starcraft is(was?) the fact that you could play with any race at the outset. Now they're taking that away and the first disc is going to be the effing Terrans... Whatevs. My computer probably can't handle this anyway, so it's not like I am suddenly not going to buy it.

10-10-2008, 07:20 PM	#12
Adam Blue Bluegamer.net Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bedford, Tx Posts: 2,674 Blog Entries: 1	As long as full MP is there...will most care? I personally like SP, so if the initial release feels enough like a full game on its own, I won't have a problem buying the others. __________________ Live -Adam Blue : PSN - BlueGamer : Steam/XFire - adamblue bluegamer.net / adamblue FB My Twitter / BlueGamer on Twitter BlueGamer Bluecast Live Saturdays 5pm-7pm cst! Previous episodes can be found here.

10-10-2008, 07:26 PM	#13
Disgustipated It goes to 9000! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,262	Starcraft II just became the new Pokemon.

10-10-2008, 07:26 PM	#14
Crowe Chi Chi get the YeYo Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,574	26-30 Missions each is a lot guys. And it's Blizzard so take a wait and see approach before bringing out the pitchforks.

10-10-2008, 07:47 PM	#17
AgtFox Founder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,728	Why are people thinking Activision has anything to do with this? Blizzard runs its own ship without oversight regardless of the Activision Blizzard merger. I thought this had been covered before. Or do we just want to blame Activision because we're shocked Blizzard could think to pull such a thing? It is also sounding like they might be priced less, more of an expansion type of system. I would guess the Terran one may be a prerequisite whether you decide to buy the others or not. __________________ Weekend Editor, Co-Optimus Live/PSN/Steam ID: AgtFox Twitter: AgtFox

10-10-2008, 07:50 PM	#18
Kryopsis Demarchist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: City of Saints, Canada Posts: 226	Heh. I wonder if they are going to release an expansion for each of the three versions of the game. ;0) Unfortunately due to the popularity of both the developer and the franchise, they can justify absolutely any price for the separate campaigns. Sad but true. Not that I was ever interested in StarCraft II, however, I am just waiting for the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War sequel. __________________ To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. Not to dare is to lose oneself. - Soren Kierkegaard

10-10-2008, 07:53 PM	#19
Hotcod Warm fish smells funny Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,062 Blog Entries: 2	the price point will make or brake this idea... if the price point is good relative to the content than i'll be happy. In that i won't mind paying more for all 3 than i would for one game IF all 3 have more content than i would have gotten in just one game.... so i'm sitting on the side lines until the price comes out

10-10-2008, 07:58 PM	#20
Johan Take it easy! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: I'm not dead yet. Posts: 4,269	For an IP that's been sitting on the shelf for a while, they sure seem to have decided to milk it now that they've taken it off of that shelf...

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