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MMO Week in Review: Lament for BioWare
Electronic Arts has officially shut down the legendary studio BioWare, laying off 400 employees in the process. This move has been met with significant criticism, highlighting concerns about venture capital and corporate practices in the gaming industry. Several other MMOs and studios also saw news this week, including updates on MapleStory Classic World, Chronicles of Elyria, and the closure of Zenith.
I've played 2 of Dawn of War 4's campaigns, and they're everything I hoped they'd be
The author has played two campaigns, Orks and Adeptus Mechanicus, for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 and is highly impressed, alleviating fears stemming from Dawn of War 3. Both campaigns offer distinct experiences with unique missions and characters, featuring engaging mechanics like wargear customization and a robust cover system.
Diablo 5 Cinematic Director Confirms Shooting for Cutscenes Has Begun
Blizzard Entertainment has begun video shoots for Diablo 5's cinematics, as confirmed by cinematic director Neil David Carter. The company aims to deliver an ambitious campaign with three distinct narratives, building on its reputation for high-quality cutscenes in titles like StarCraft and Overwatch. Diablo 5 is slated for a 2029 launch.
Legendary composer Frank Klepacki says the RTS genre isn't dead, but he would like to see devs get a little more…
Composer Frank Klepacki argues that the real-time strategy genre is not dead, but rather has seen its popularity ebb and flow like other genres. He believes a lack of risk-taking by big-budget developers has contributed to the genre's diminished presence, though many traditional RTS games and their successors continue to be released and played.
Betawatch: ArcheAge Chronicles talks monetization as World of Warcraft Forever continues to test
ArcheAge Chronicles faces scrutiny over its early access monetization, with the author expressing skepticism due to prior issues like gender-locking. Meanwhile, World of Warcraft Forever's ongoing beta continues to dominate testing news with updates on dungeon XP, RMT bans, and PvP features, overshadowing other titles like Aion 2 and Star Wars Galactic Racer.
StarCraft II is reverting its deeply unpopular in-game economy changes in latest PTR build
Blizzard Entertainment is reverting unpopular in-game economy changes made to StarCraft II in a recent PTR build. The changes, which altered early game resource costs and amounts, were met with significant player anger. The upcoming patch 5.0.17 will restore the economy to its original state from patch 5.0.15.
The greatest RTS units of all time, determined by democracy
PC Gamer is running a reader-voted tournament to determine the greatest real-time strategy (RTS) units of all time. The article details several matchups, featuring iconic units from games like Warcraft 3, Age of Empires 2, and Star Wars: Empire at War, with writers providing commentary on each unit's strengths and appeal.
StarCraft is a narrative-driven shooter with 'a definitive ending' and 'not a seasonal game'
Blizzard Entertainment announced a new StarCraft game, described by GM and creative director Dan Hay as a narrative-driven, open-world shooter with a definitive ending, not a seasonal live-service title. Set 70 years after StarCraft 2, the game will feature a customizable protagonist and allow players to explore a rich world, engage in serious missions with narrative consequences, and scavenge for gear. The game is slated for a 2030 release.
StarCraft: Everything we know so far about Blizzard's new open-world, story-driven shooter
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed a new StarCraft game, shifting from its traditional real-time strategy roots to an open-world, story-driven shooter. Set 70 years after StarCraft 2, the game was announced at BlizzCon 2026 with a cinematic trailer. While platforms and a specific release date are unconfirmed, it is expected to launch in 2030 for PC and Xbox, with PlayStation potentially included. Dan Hay, formerly of Far Cry 5, is leading the project.
New StarCraft game is an open world shooter coming in 2030
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a new StarCraft game, simply titled "StarCraft," which is an open-world shooter set for a 2030 release. The announcement was made at BlizzCon with a cinematic trailer focusing on Terran Space Marines and the Zerg, with no gameplay shown. This marks a significant departure from the series' traditional real-time strategy roots, with no RTS title currently announced.
StarCraft Is Officially Back, But It’s Taking A Much Different Form
Blizzard Entertainment has officially announced a new StarCraft game, which will be an open-world shooter rather than the traditional real-time strategy genre. Revealed at BlizzCon, the game is slated for a 2030 release and was met with a mixed reaction from the crowd. This marks the first new StarCraft title since StarCraft II concluded in 2015, though a stealth-action spin-off, StarCraft: Ghost, was canceled.
Next StarCraft Game Announced at BlizzCon as an Open-World Shooter, but It’s Not Due Out Until 2030
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a new StarCraft game, which is described as an open-world shooter and is not expected to be released until 2030. This marks the first new title in the series since StarCraft 2, which launched over 15 years ago.
What To Expect From BlizzCon 2026: StarCraft’s Return, A Whole Lot Of Warcraft
BlizzCon 2026, scheduled for September 12, is poised to be a major event for Blizzard Entertainment, with significant announcements expected across its key franchises. The convention will likely reveal more details about World of Warcraft's next expansion, The Last Titan, and potentially a new version of World of Warcraft Classic. StarCraft is set to make a substantial return, possibly with a new shooter title and a partnership with Nexon. Diablo will celebrate its 30th anniversary with news on Diablo 4 and potentially other franchise entries, while Overwatch will continue its momentum with new heroes and story developments.
As StarCraft teasers continue in the build-up to BlizzCon, mounting evidence suggests that a character who disappeared…
Blizzard Entertainment has initiated a mysterious teaser campaign for StarCraft 2, potentially hinting at the return of the character Sarah Kerrigan. The campaign involves strange transmissions and an Alternate Reality Game, reminiscent of past ARG efforts for the franchise. This activity, occurring shortly before BlizzCon, has fueled speculation among fans about new content or even a potential StarCraft 3.
Don't count on the rumoured StarCraft game being a Destiny-like, says Jason Schreier
According to reporter Jason Schreier, the rumored next StarCraft game is unlikely to be a Destiny-style live service shooter. Information from Jez Corden suggests it might be more akin to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 or Far Cry. Blizzard Entertainment is expected to reveal more at BlizzCon.
WRUP: Absolutely true facts about The Wolf edition
Several Massively OP staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including time in City of Heroes, Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft. The discussion also touches on personal anxieties related to job interviews and important decisions.
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Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, spanning a variety of genres and platforms. Titles mentioned include Metal Gear Solid 4, Secret of Mana, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Fallout 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and StarCraft 2, among others, reflecting diverse tastes in retro and modern gaming.
StarCraft Remastered Website’s Glitches Hint at Upcoming Announcement at BlizzCon 2026 – Rumor
Glitches appearing on the StarCraft Remastered website, coinciding with the approach of BlizzCon 2026, suggest an upcoming announcement for the real-time strategy franchise. While StarCraft 2's website remains unaffected, these visual anomalies hint at potential new developments for the original game, possibly including a rumored shooter with a realistic art style.
It's really starting to look like a new StarCraft game will be revealed at BlizzCon
Speculation is mounting that a new StarCraft game will be revealed at BlizzCon 2026, fueled by reports of Nexon developing a new title and unusual activity on the StarCraft website. While a StarCraft 3 RTS is possible, hints suggest a shooter might be more likely, aligning with Microsoft's strategy.
Something Is Brewing With StarCraft
Blizzard Entertainment has sparked speculation about new StarCraft content with "glitching" visual elements on the official StarCraft Remastered website, ahead of BlizzCon. While the franchise has been largely dormant, rumors of a StarCraft shooter and Nexon's potential interest in a new RTS have surfaced, raising hopes for fans of the acclaimed strategy series.
