Twilight Archon

As in original starcraft, the protoss Twilight Archon comes from mergin two templars. This time, no matter from what cast (high or dark). This unit will be a very powerfull close combat support unit.

new protoss's Fenix gunship details

Blizzard has unvelied new information about the Fenix, a protoss gunship. More details at starcraft2.com

Bad news for european fans

The Tychus's statue is out of stock.

From Blizzard:

SOLD OUT. Unfortunately, we have reached our maximum capacity for pre-orders and wait list positions at this time.

Hopefully, a friend of you (from USA or Canada) can buy a statue and send it where you are.
Maybe on ebay?

Nick Carpenter interview's highlights

Blizzard updated its official StarCraft 2 website with an interview with Nick Carpenter, the developer's cinematic creative director, in which he discusses the cinematic teaser trailer that arrived with the announcement on the sequel last month along with general cinematics plans for the game.

Topics covered in the interview include the balance between in-game cut-scenes and pre-rendered cinematics in StarCraft 2.

"StarCraft II", Carpenter explains, "will have cut-scenes just like the original StarCraft games, but one thing I'm really excited about is that this time, the controls for these scenes will be much more intricate than before. Since our graphics engine for the game itself can display a wide range of effects, such as normal mapping, we can actually create in-game cut-scenes of near-cinematic quality.

"And since we have more control over camera movement, unit animation, and lighting, our only limitations here are the engine's limitations. A good part of the plot will unfold through in-game cut-scenes, but the most pivotal scenes are still being told through cinematics."

He reveals too that Blizzard plans to make the tools it's using to create in-game cut-scenes in StarCraft II available to players/modders.

"It's always been our tradition to ship level-editing tools with our games, and I think that adds a lot to the success and longevity of games like Warcraft III and the original StarCraft. Even with World of Warcraft, there are a lot of really great fan-made machinima movies out there. There is a desire among the players for software like our level editors, and we're really excited to see what they'll do with these tools."

The full interview with Nick Carpenter can be readed here.

Commemorative Tychus Statue

To commemorate the announcement of the highly anticipated StarCraft II, Blizzard Entertainment is proud to present the Tychus Findlay Limited Edition Statue.

Visit us.blizzard.com if you are from US / Canada or visit eu.blizzard.com if you are from Europe.

The price is $249.99 (199€)

Opening

As Starcraft 2 is officially announced by Blizzard, we inaugurate this blog. Here you will find information about the new episode of Starcraft, but specially about the Terran character Tychus J. Findlay.



You can download a higher quality video at starcraft2 site.