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BlizzCast Episode 3
The current BlizzCast Episode contains information on macromanagement and the Zerg race, especially the Queen.

April Discussion Topic
The current discussion revolves around Banelings.

March 2008 Press Events
Blizzard Entertainment hosted a press event in South Korea on March 10th, featuring the Zerg. The event included the Zerg Reveal Trailer. In addition, members of various fansites were invited to their California offices for more gaming and discussions.

BlizzCast Episode II
The second episode of BlizzCast is now available. Discussion topics include an artificial volcano on Bel'shir.

February/March Discussion Topic: Map Making
The newest "monthly" discussion topic on battle.net concerns map making.

2008 World Wide Invitational
Blizzard Entertainment has announced another World Wide Invitational taking place in Paris, France on June 28th to 29th, 2008. There will be a playable demo of StarCraft II and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. It will feature discussion panels with Blizzard developers and other events.

Game Developers Conference
Blizzard Entertainment will attend the Game Developers Conference on February 18th.

January Monthly Discussion Topic
The current discussion revolves around esports.

BlizzCast Episode I
Blizzard Entertainment released Episode I of its StarCraft II podcast, BlizzCast, on Wednesday January 10th.

Vivendi, parent company of Blizzard, acquires Activision
Blizzard Entertainment recently announced a merger with Activision, the video game producer behind Call of Duty. The merger is expected to be completed in mid-2008, and is subject to shareholder approval. Almost no change is expected at Blizzard Entertainment. Details can be found at the FAQ. Financial details are being covered in newspapers.

Shadow Hunters novel
StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Shadow Hunters is now available for sale.

Zerg Screenshots
The Zerg of StarCraft II have finally appeared, attacking Terran forces. So far only the Zergling, Baneling and the "new" Overlord have appeared.

The Story So Far
Blizzard Entertainment has posted a slightly different version of the events of StarCraft Episodes I-III (and a bit before) on www.starcraft2.com

There seems to be a few retcons, which had been previously mentioned in novels (eg the ranks of Edmund Duke and Artanis).

Three Screenshots
Karune has started a lively discussion thread on three new screenshots. These include information about the Firebat, Nomad (and the droppable turret), Observation Post, High Templar's Force Field ability, destroyable doodads, and more.

November Discussion Topic
Blizzard Entertainment has announced its third discussion topic: the multi-talented Ghost unit.

Chris Metzen Exclusive Interview at StarCraft Legacy
Check StarCraft Legacy for an exclusive interview with StarCraft II's Lore chief Chris Metzen. Confirmation of the interview at this post.

Fansite Kit Download Available
Check http://www.starcraft2.com/downloads.xml - the information is being added to the site.

Archives
For older stories, see Archive 01.