December 2010
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Starcraft 2 Cheat Codes →
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Shameless Rip-Off of the Starcraft Franchise →
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Day[9] Dailies Cancelled For This Week
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I Apologize.
I apologize for not posting as much as usual lately. As many of you might know Adam is off at bootcamp, so he hasn’t been around to post anything. (And for those of you wondering, he is doing really well from what I understand). As for me, I have been horribly busy with life and getting a job and moving and now “running” four blogs and all sorts of other stuff. But I will make it...
November 2010
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Interview with a Professional Starcraft II coach →
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New Starcraft 2 Race Overview Videos
Blizzard has released new videos for each of the three races. They provide an overview of each unit and how the unit is often used in strategic gameplay as well as a short history of the race. The voice over is done by Jim Raynor. Hopefully you enjoy them!
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MLG Dallas
Here is a link so that you can keep yourself updated on the current bracket.
MLG SC2 DALLAS
My favorite player, Idra is still in it, but he will be playing Liquid Nazgul in his next match, so we shall see how that goes.
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MLG Starcraft 2 Tournament Held in Dallas
Starting this weekend in Dallas Texas MLG will be hosting the 2010 Starcraft 2 National Championships. Some of the notable players are Idra, Huk, Select, Drewbie, Slush, Nony, PainUser, HDStarcraft, TLO, and Jinro. Those who achieve the top rankings will receive parts of the $17,500 prize pool. Hopefully there will be some great moments!
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News About The Starcraft 2 Updates Team
So, I am sorry to say that tomorrow Adam will officially be gone at Bootcamp. I am very sad to have him leaving me, and I will do my absolute best to keep updating you all even without him around to tell me what I should post. He has been a great friend for the seemingly short time I have known him and I appreciate all the things he has done for me both as a friend and a blog partner. I will be...
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Protoss vs Zerg Strategy Guide
xDaunt, a frequent poster on the TeamLiquid forums was able to create a strategy, early in September, that can greatly increase a Protoss’ survival and likelihood of victory when a game develops into the late game. Often times a Protoss player handles well in the early game by providing pressure on the Zerg and delaying the Zerg expansion. Oftentimes as the game develops a Protoss player is...
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Zerg Build Order Calculator →
Essentially this program allows you to perfect any zerg build order so that you can fully understand when certain units are necessary and not necessary. Obviously it is only thinking in perspective of you, so if you are dealing with early harass it wont provide you with the necessary units for that harass or any such thing.
Some fun and interesting things we have currently discovered. You can...
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Blizzard's StarCraft II Custom Map Contest Winners... →
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Free Name Change Now Available →
If you’re stupid like I am, then you chose some super lame name in StarCraft 2. You can finally change it! Hit up the link.
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Battle Dex Team Liquid Starcraft 2 Open #3
To first put aside any confusion the tournament is for Starcraft 2. Battle Dex is simply the sponsor.
As for the tournament itself, registration begins this coming Monday November 8th at 9pm Eastern Standard Time. The tournament will the begin Saturday November 13th at 9am Eastern Standard Time. The prize for first place is $100 dollars and bragging rights. Second place will receive $50, and both...
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Team Liquid's MLG Dallas Preview →
This is a must read for everyone who loves StarCraft. MLG is the largest North American progaming league and this is the first year the StarCraft franchise has invaded it. Clear your weekend, this could be your chance to get in the progaming scene.
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Tips & Tricks #1 - Disabling Mouse Acceleration
Time for a new article series! The goal of Tips & Tricks is get help you play better. For the most part they will be short and sweet but hopefully improve your play dramatically over time.
This Battle.net Forum Thread details how to disable mouse acceleration in Windows 7. Now why would you want to do this?
Acceleration is something that a lot of gamers aren’t even aware of and they...
October 2010
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Team Liquid's GSL Open Season 2 Ro32 Recap →
As GSL Progresses along, so does Team Liquid’s coverage. Here’s the next recap article for GSL Open Season 2.
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New Site Feature! Comments!
I just enabled a commenting system for the whole site. So feel free to give feedback. Feel free to ask for other features we don’t have too.
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Funday Monday Tomfoolery with PsyStarcraft
For those of you who only recently discovered our site, particularly those of you who got referred from YouTube. Welcome! Awhile back Gary and I got a chance to play a few 3v3’s for this past Funday Monday along with PsY. So here’s my present to you! Replays!
http://www.sc2replayed.com/replays/94250-3v3-terran-protoss-zerg-colony-426
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Team Liquid's GSL Open Season 2 Ro64 Recap →
GSL’s Open Season 2 has been progressing along quite nicely so far. If you haven’t been watching, here’s your chance to catch up on the first round of eliminations.
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Starcraft 2 and Warcraft 3 Clan WeRRa To Disband
If you have kept up with any of the major Pro-Gaming clans for Blizzard games you would know the clan WeRRa who has a large influence on Warcraft 3 and some notable names in the Starcraft 2 community. Due to allegations of sexual misconduct the Starcraft 2 sector of the clan is going to be disbanded, as announced by the vice-clan master CellaWeRRA. As for the Warcraft 3 sector there is a thought...
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NEXGenius wins BlizzCon 2010 Starcraft 2...
The team of Starcraft 2 updates would like to congratulate NEXGenius on his glorious victory at Blizzcon. He knocked out of the winners bracket by Loner, but was able to make a comeback after defeating Duckload-Ra in the losers bracket. NEXGenius needed to win Two best-of-threes against Loner in the Grand Finals and he was able to win four straight games securing himself First Place at the...
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BC2010 SC2 Invite: NEXGenius vs. Loner
Set 1: Xel’Naga Caverns - NEXGenius Wins
NEXGenius started out with a 1 gate into fast expand build, paying close attention not to allow Loner to scout it for an extended period of time. With the boosted economy NEXGenius outproduced Loner as well as keeping his colossus tech hidden from Loner. NEXGenius made one large push that won him the game.
Set 2: Metalopolis - Loner Wins
Loner...
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BC2010 SC2 Invite: Loner vs. SEN
Set 1: Metalopolis - Loner Wins
SEN started the game out with a fast expand and mass producing drones. Loner meanwhile started fairly standard and went for a mass bio build. Loner kept the pressure up while SEN stayed on the defensive with heavy roach play. Loner constantly harass with a viking taking out multiple overlords. Loner’s final bio plus tank push broke through SEN’s...
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BC2010 SC2 Show Match: FruitDealer vs....
Set One: Lost Temple - FruitDealer Win
Boxer is able to setup a bunker outside FruitDealers’s expansion which is taken down with little frustration. While applying Repear pressure Boxer is able to safely expand. FrutiDealer replies with Roaches and is eventually pushed back. Boxer is able to accumulate a large force of Marines and Maruaders and pushes onto FruitDealer who holds that attack...
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BC2010 SC2 Invite: MakaPrime vs. mTwDeMuslim
Set One: Xelnaga Caverns - mTwDemuslim Wins
Constant back and forth pushes that are barely stopped by each player. MakaPrime perfectly times an 8 person marine drop to deal heavy amounts of damage to mTwDeMuslim’s mineral line, and then retreat unscathed because mTwDeMuslim’s army was out of position. Makaprime then chooses to provide some banshee pressure while also attempting to...
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BC2010 SC2 Invite: HuK vs. Loner
Set 1: Scrap Station - Loner Wins
HuK Fast Expands early in the game and is able to keep it hidden from Loner by killing the scouting SCV. Loner uses some banshee pressure without cloak and deals a small amount of damage to HuK’s mineral line. Loner then simultaneously attempts a marine drop and a banshee attach, but HuK is able to intercept the drop, and then retreats to the mineral line...
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BC2010 SC2 Invite: Fenix vs. SoftBall
Set 1: Metalopolis - Fenix Wins
SoftBall went for some early banshee harass, however with good turret placement and a viking Fenix repelled it fairly well. Fenix counter-harassed with delayed banshees inflicting heavy economic damage and pulling far ahead. Fenix pulled out the win with a large marine and tank push and catching SoftBall out of position.
Set 2: Delta Quadrant - Fenix Wins
Both...
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More Updates from Blizzcon
New League Icons: Your league icon improves in quality as you move up in your league.
New Details On The League and Ladders Page: Many more details of your status will be given on the league and ladders page, as well as a special banner if your #1 in your division
Season 2 Soon: The matchmaking system will not reset and you will only have to play one game to be placed in a new league. The date...
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Four New Starcraft 2 Maps Announced at Blizzcon
Today at Blizzcon four new maps for Starcraft 2 users on battle.net were discussed. Blizzcon attendees are able the maps, even though they are still in developments. Their battle.net release date has not been announced.
The four maps are as follows:
Aiur Chef: A three-round cooking extravaganza! Aiur Chef takes you to a remote area of the planet Aiur, where aspiring zealot chefs skilled in the...
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BlizzCon 2010 StarCraft 2 Invitational Starting...
BlizzCon’s StarCraft 2 Invitational starts at 13:30 PST today! Make sure you tune in at http://blizzcon.rayv.com/. We’ll be bringing you the results as they happen. So if you can’t watch the finals as they happen, be sure to keep checking in with us!
Update: The stream finally started after a huge delay. Let’s get started.
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Interview With PsyStarcraft
Here it is! For our first interview we bring you PsY.
We would like to thank Psy Starcraft first of all and his subscribers for putting him on the map. Also his team Visionary Gaming. As well as Blizzard for creating such a great game!
Dialogue of PsY interview below. The Questions have been bolded so you can find the ones you are most interested in.
Please excuse the grammar issues, I am...
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History of Blizzard →
Quote: “From the very beginning, the founders at Blizzard have sought to bring their ideas to a broad audience. Through prescience, a little luck, and an excellent understanding of what makes games fun the developers at Blizzard have established a pedigree for excellence and a design sense that stays just in front of the curve. The future holds sequels for their most popular franchises and...
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BlizzCon 2010 Goodie Bag
Hello Everyone!
This post is simply to inform you all of what the 2010 Blizzcon Goodie Bag contains.
The primary gift to Blizzcon ticket holders is a miniature model of a “Dethling.” The model will never be produced for the public, so only Blizzcon attendees will have these in their possession (or those who buy one off eBay later). And if you’re wondering what it looks like, I...
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Launch Updates (10/20/10)
Hello Everyone!
Our launch date has been moved up October 22nd. This is so that we can provide you with news from Blizzcon. Our planned interview with one of your favorite Youtuber has been re-scheduled for tomorrow, this allows us to have the interview ready for you at the launch of our blog.
As for our youtube channel I have begun work on a “Top Five Plays” video for the launch. I...
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BlizzCon 2010 StarCraft 2 Invitational
BlizzCon starts today, and what does that mean? The BlizzCon StarCraft 2 Invitational is starting! Blizzard announced Tuesday the list of contestants who will compete in front of thousands of live spectators.
Dai “Loner” Yi Ye “Luffy” Hao Benjamin “mTwDeMusliM” Baker Dario “TLAF-Liquid`TLO” Wünsch Min-Soo “NEXGenius” Jung Han-Eul “MakaPrime” Kwak Jian Carlo “Fenix” Morayra Patricio...
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Launch Updates (10/19/10)
Hello Everyone!
Our launch is still on time for November 1st and we are expecting great content. Our most recent news to provide to all of you, is that as of today we have scheduled an interview with one of everyone’s favorite SC2 Youtubers about their life and SC2 career. You should all greatly enjoy it. The Interview will occur Thursday the 21st, we will update you after about how it...
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A Change Of Business
This Tumblog will soon be changing into a professional tumbblog for keeping up to date with the latest news in relation to Blizzard Entertainment’s Starcraft 2. For those of you who want to keep up to date on all things in relation to the author of the stories previously published on this tumbblog then I would like to direct you to Hope Is A Dying Faith, the personal blog of the author who...