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Future of e-Sports: Blizzard Signs Deal with GOM TV

May 28, 2010 • 5 Comments
Blizzard recently announced a new deal granting exclusive Korean broadcast rights to GOM TV. The previous relationship between these companies came about during the third Averatec Intel Classic Tournament, hosted by GOM TV, when Blizzard stepped in with their cheque book to increase the prize pool substantially. But, as we’re come to expect from big game companies, what they say and what they do are often at odds.
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StarCraft: The Catalyst of the Pro-Gaming Revolution

May 26, 2010 • 6 Comments
I originally wrote this way back in November of 2007. This article aimed to take an in-depth look at StarCraft and the fundamental role it played in creating an international, billion dollar pro-gaming industry. It's a bit of a read, but if you are interested in the Pro-Gaming phenomenon you might just enjoy it. Also, you don't already need to know anything about Starcraft, though, by the end, you will know far more than most.
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New Battle.net to Feature Monthly Subscription Pricing for Starcraft 2

May 10, 2010 • 1 Comment
Recently, Blizzard revealed details on their new pricing strategy for “emerging markets”. Innocent as this may sound, it’s potentially very bad news for you and me. Call it yet another horseman if you wish. Effectively, in certain regions including Mexico, Argentina and Chile to name a few, Starcraft 2 will be available for around half the price. Instead of retailing at around $60USD it will be offered for around $25 to $30USD. Why do these regions get such a deal you ask? Well, they don’t...
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Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty to Hit Shelves This Summer, July 27, 2010

May 3, 2010 • No Comments
At long last, after a seemingly never ending cycle of development, Starcraft 2 has been given an official release date. Unquestionably, this will be the top selling game of 2010, and preordering the game to gain beta access makes a little more sense than it did yesterday.
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Starcraft 2 Beta Finally Opens Up to the Public. Cover Charge of $5?

April 23, 2010 • 1 Comment
The interwebs have been buzzing this week with the news that anyone can gain access to the much coveted Starcraft 2 Beta. There is however a catch; you must preorder Starcraft 2 to receive your key. There is not currently a set release date for the game aside from a general expectancy to be out sometime in 2010.
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