Just recently, I
bought a Microsoft Surface Pro! I have a full review/ overview of it coming
soon as well. Anyways! I went in search of a really good, long lasting game I
could play on it and sure enough, after watching countless of YouTube Videos, I
made my decision… Starcraft 2!
Now Just some brief history, I played Starcraft 1 for about 3 years before putting it down! I fell in love with the endless re-playability of custom matches and the incredible depth that the map editor brought! And with the idea of playing online with others through battle.net being in its youth, It was just the overall complete package!
Now Just some brief history, I played Starcraft 1 for about 3 years before putting it down! I fell in love with the endless re-playability of custom matches and the incredible depth that the map editor brought! And with the idea of playing online with others through battle.net being in its youth, It was just the overall complete package!
After sinking my
teeth in to Starcraft 2, going through the first couple missions, playing a few
rounds online with friends, I noticed something new on the main menu…. Arcade!?
Now I'm sure you
saying right now… "Uh dude?! Where have you been the past few years,
Everyone knows about Arcade mode!"
I understand that! But I'm here to talk about the organic evolution that Arcade mode has brought, One specific game in particular though, Starcraft Universe!
I understand that! But I'm here to talk about the organic evolution that Arcade mode has brought, One specific game in particular though, Starcraft Universe!
Starcraft Universe is a full-fledged MMO created by fans, for fans! And boy did they deliver! This thing has cut scenes, voice acting, dynamic lightning and camera angels, a diverse leveling system… You name it! All within the Starcraft Universe and Lore! This is just awesome! When I loaded it up, it was like a dream come true for yours truly. Why? Well after seeing the tremendous success that World of Warcraft has had, I have always dreamed of Starcraft getting that same treatment! And now with this Fan Made MMO, The wait is over, We finally have a viable WoW-esque Starcraft MMO!
Secondly, I want to give a shout out to the creators of the incredible Mod, You guys are awesome! With over 50 volunteers that worked on this game, you can see the heart and soul that went into it. And most importantly, you get to see the power that an Indie game developer truly has! Fans have been clamoring for years for a Starcraft MMO and with no comment from Blizzard…. What do we do? We just make one ourselves! My hope is that this project gains enough of a following that Activision Blizzard re-think their position on a Starcraft MMO.
I leave with this, You guys out there… The gamers, the indie developers, You guys have a strong a voice that the developers listen too! With things like this, They're watching to see what we do, what we say, how we react to things, gathering that data and making their best decision moving forward. My word of encouragement is to stand up, help these guys make Starcraft Universe the best Indie MMO of all-time, Make Blizzard have no choice but to make a World of Starcraft game!
Anyways, Go play this game now!! You guys will love it!
Much Love :)
Samuel Mattioli
Samuel Mattioli
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