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		<title>Elon Musk Challenges League of Legends Pros to Take On His AI Grok 5 in 2026</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Musk Throws Down the Gauntlet Elon Musk has sparked fresh excitement and debate across the esports world after publicly challenging the best League of Legends players to face off against Grok 5, the newest version of his AI system. Posted on X, the announcement quickly gained traction, drawing millions of views and lighting up discussions [&#8230;]</p>
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<p data-start="354" data-end="719">Elon Musk has sparked fresh excitement and debate across the esports world after publicly challenging the best League of Legends players to face off against Grok 5, the newest version of his AI system. Posted on X, the announcement quickly gained traction, drawing millions of views and lighting up discussions about the future of artificial intelligence in gaming.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Let’s see if <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fgrok%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Etfw">@Grok</a> 5 can beat the best human team <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLeagueOfLegends%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Etfw">@LeagueOfLegends</a> in 2026 with these important constraints:</p>
<p>1. Can only look at the monitor with a camera, seeing no more than what a person with 20/20 vision would see.</p>
<p>2. Reaction latency and click rate no faster than human.…</p>
<p>— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Felonmusk%2Fstatus%2F1993208505486979327%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="721" data-end="953">The challenge proposes a full-scale showdown sometime in 2026, with the goal of answering a question the community has argued over for years: can AI truly beat the world’s best at one of esports’ most complex and team-focused games?</p>
<h2 data-start="955" data-end="982">The Rules of the Match</h2>
<p data-start="983" data-end="1061">To keep the face-off fair, Musk laid out several strict conditions for Grok 5.</p>
<p data-start="1063" data-end="1416">The AI will not be allowed direct access to the game client. Instead, it must look at the same monitor a human player sees, using only a camera with the equivalent clarity of a person with 20/20 vision. Grok 5 will also be restricted to human-level reaction speed and click rate, preventing any inhuman micro precision that AI systems typically rely on.</p>
<p data-start="1418" data-end="1612">Musk added that Grok 5 is designed to play any game simply by reading instructions and experimenting, suggesting that the system aims to mimic human learning rather than brute force computation.</p>
<h2 data-start="1614" data-end="1646">Pros and Teams Step Forward</h2>
<p data-start="1647" data-end="1853">Responses from the esports scene arrived almost instantly.<br data-start="1705" data-end="1708" />Worlds 2025 champions <strong data-start="1730" data-end="1736">T1</strong> replied with a confident “We are ready, are you?”, signalling their interest in stepping up for the potential match.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We are ready👍 R U? <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2F4WqFfD8Z7S">pic.twitter.com/4WqFfD8Z7S</a></p>
<p>— T1 LoL (@T1LoL) <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FT1LoL%2Fstatus%2F1993265347085181403%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="1855" data-end="2173">Former pro and popular streamer <strong data-start="1887" data-end="1899">Pobelter</strong> also chimed in, saying he would love to help as both a veteran and someone who has long wanted to see AI face off against League of Legends at a professional level. He pointed out the earlier example of OpenAI’s bot taking on Dota 2 pros, which Musk himself helped sponsor.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">would love to help and offer insight as a former league pro, I thought AI vs dota2 was really interesting and always wanted to see it vs League <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fxai%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Etfw">@xAI</a></p>
<p>— Eugene Park (@Pobelter) <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FPobelter%2Fstatus%2F1993236057153060980%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p data-start="2175" data-end="2410">StarCraft also entered the conversation when Google DeepMind co-founder and former pro player <strong data-start="2269" data-end="2286">Oriol Vinyals</strong> expressed interest in setting up a similar AI challenge in Blizzard’s strategy classic. Musk simply replied, “Sounds good.”</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy to play against it on <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FStarCraft%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Etfw">@StarCraft</a> (former pro). Bonus points if you get the robots to operate the mouse and keyboard 🤖</p>
<p>— Oriol Vinyals (@OriolVinyalsML) <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FOriolVinyalsML%2Fstatus%2F1993270425959154148%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 data-start="2412" data-end="2447">AI Has Been Growing in Esports</h2>
<p data-start="2448" data-end="2552">Grok 5’s proposed match lands at a time when AI is rapidly spreading through the wider esports industry.</p>
<p data-start="2554" data-end="3012">In the past year alone, major organisations like 100 Thieves, Cloud9, Dignitas and Team Heretics have partnered with Theta Network to create AI-powered agents for their fan communities.<br data-start="2739" data-end="2742" />European organisation GIANTX launched <strong data-start="2780" data-end="2789">iTero</strong>, its own League of Legends training tool designed to analyse gameplay and help players improve.<br data-start="2885" data-end="2888" />Razer also unveiled <strong data-start="2908" data-end="2923">Project AVA</strong>, an AI coaching system shown at CES 2025 that helps casual players sharpen their skills.</p>
<p data-start="3014" data-end="3196">With AI increasingly woven into training tools, fan interaction, and game analysis, Musk’s challenge feels like the next logical step, bringing professional competition into the mix.</p>
<h2 data-start="3198" data-end="3232">What This Could Mean for 2026</h2>
<p data-start="3233" data-end="3534">If the event truly takes place, it may become one of the biggest esports spectacles of the decade.<br data-start="3331" data-end="3334" />The idea of Grok 5 matching wits with the likes of T1 or other top League teams blends sci-fi curiosity with competitive hype, offering a new kind of showdown that could pull massive global attention.</p>
<p data-start="3536" data-end="3718">For now, the esports world waits.<br data-start="3569" data-end="3572" />But with Musk pushing the idea forward and pros already lining up, 2026 might be the year we finally find out if humans or machines rule the Rift.</p>
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		<title>ESL &#038; DreamHack Enters Three Year Agreement w. Blizzard</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2020 23:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>ESL and DreamHack, both part of the leading international entertainment group MTG, are today announcing a three-year-long strategic agreement with Blizzard Entertainment. The world’s largest esports company and the premier gaming lifestyle festival organiser will create new ESL Pro Tour formats for both StarCraft II and Warcraft III: Reforged, with Blizzard providing a respective prize [&#8230;]</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">ESL and DreamHack, both part of the leading international entertainment group MTG, are today announcing a three-year-long strategic agreement with Blizzard Entertainment.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The world’s largest esports company and the premier gaming lifestyle festival organiser will create new ESL Pro Tour formats for both StarCraft II and Warcraft III: Reforged, with Blizzard providing a respective prize pool of over US $1.8 million and over US $200,000 for the first season.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Taking over from the StarCraft II World Championship Series, the new ESL Pro Tour StarCraft II will feature tournaments on a minimum of four different continents with the global finals moving from BlizzCon to Intel Extreme Masters Katowice.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-42535" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/warcraft-3-reforged.jpg?x59030" alt="World of Warcraft III - Reforged" width="1349" height="749" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/warcraft-3-reforged.jpg 1349w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/warcraft-3-reforged-300x167.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/warcraft-3-reforged-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/warcraft-3-reforged-768x426.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1349px) 100vw, 1349px" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Additionally, ESL and DreamHack are building a new competitive platform for Warcraft III: Reforged by introducing the new ESL Pro Tour Warcraft III: Reforged.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">After the successful introduction of ESL Pro Tour for CS:GO in September 2019, ESL and DreamHack are proud to announce the second and third games to be incorporated into the global circuit created for players, fans and partners. The competition aims to create a complete path for aspiring players, a compelling story to follow for existing RTS fans, a transparent structure for new esports fans, and viable, high-exposure opportunities for brands and media partners.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The communities of Blizzard Entertainment’s real-time strategy (RTS) games have been going strong for the past 20+ years. Over that time, they have nurtured rivalries, created stars and cemented StarCraft and Warcraft as two of the top global esports.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-42532" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/95QJHO5EOTPG1508778076429.0.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/95QJHO5EOTPG1508778076429.0.jpg 1200w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/95QJHO5EOTPG1508778076429.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/95QJHO5EOTPG1508778076429.0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/95QJHO5EOTPG1508778076429.0-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/95QJHO5EOTPG1508778076429.0-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">“We feel extremely honoured to establish a new home for RTS esports fans and be responsible for two of the most prestigious esports titles of all time,” said Sebastian Weishaar, CPO at ESL. “ESL and DreamHack are deeply rooted within Blizzard esports games and have built ecosystems around them for years now. Tying both StarCraft II and Warcraft III into the ESL Pro Tour narrative is our contribution to these passionate communities and will provide both titles with a promising platform to continue writing esports history.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">&#8220;We are both proud and humbled by the fact that Blizzard has chosen DreamHack and ESL to take the lead for competitive StarCraft II and Warcraft III moving forward,” said DreamHack co-CEO, Marcus Lindmark. &#8220;This strengthens our joint position as the top tournament organisers in the market with a unique combination of reach and knowledge, and an extensive and successful history. It also provides us with an incredible opportunity to cater to the historical StarCraft II and Warcraft III esports communities, who have played a very important role in the development of modern day esports.&#8221;</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-42536" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/warcraft-iii-remastered.jpg?x59030" alt="World of Warcraft III - Reforged" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/warcraft-iii-remastered.jpg 1920w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/warcraft-iii-remastered-300x169.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/warcraft-iii-remastered-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/warcraft-iii-remastered-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/warcraft-iii-remastered-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">“We are so proud that StarCraft II and Warcraft III are home to two of the most passionate, storied and devoted communities in esports history,” said J. Allen Brack, President of Blizzard Entertainment. “Both ESL and DreamHack have been long-standing partners for our esports, and we want to give our players, talent, content creators and fans the stability inherent in a long-term relationship, keeping these communities thriving for years to come.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">“This deal is a great step forward for StarCraft II esports and creates an exciting new esports scene around Warcraft III: Reforged,” said Pete Vlastelica, President and CEO of Activision Blizzard Esports. “We’re deeply committed to bringing the best in competitive entertainment to fans and players around the world, and we’re thrilled to expand our collaboration with ESL and DreamHack in support of that effort.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The ranking and qualifying format for the ESL Pro Tour StarCraft II is based on the proven model of Blizzard’s existing WCS system. The first season of the StarCraft II tour comprises seven tournaments in total, including both Katowice 2020 and Katowice 2021 to allow new players to make their way to the top. Two IEM competitions and four DreamHack tournaments will lead up to the Masters Championship at Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2021.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Warcraft III: Reforged esports will consist of one ESL competition and three DreamHack tournaments, culminating in a Championship tournament in 2020. In addition to both ESL Pro Tours, weekly ESL Open Cups will be held for the wider amateur and grassroots community.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Blizzard Entertainment today released major details about BlizzCon 2018, its epic celebration of gaming and community taking place next week. On Friday, 2nd of November 2018, and Saturday, 3rd of November 2018 PDT (3-4 November AEDT/NZDT), an expected 40,000+ people, and millions more tuning in online from around the world, will come together to see [&#8230;]</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Blizzard Entertainment today released major details about <em>BlizzCon 2018</em>, its epic celebration of gaming and community taking place next week.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">On Friday, 2nd of November 2018, and Saturday, 3rd of November 2018 PDT (3-4 November AEDT/NZDT), an expected 40,000+ people, and millions more tuning in online from around the world, will come together to see what has become a spectacle of video game culture.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Every <em>BlizzCon</em> is an epic moment in Blizzard history, and this one promises to be another one to remember—from announcements at the opening ceremony to the dozens of stage events, community activities, and esports tournaments taking place across more than 1 million square feet at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>BlizzCon 2018</em> is sold out, with record attendance expected this year, but Blizzard wants to make sure as many people as possible from around the world can be part of the show. This year, Blizzard is adding to its slate of free livestreams, which include the show’s opening ceremony and all esports tournaments. Last year, over 10 million viewers from more than 180 countries tuned in to <em>BlizzCon</em>.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-33881" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Blizzcon.jpg?x59030" alt="" width="1339" height="777" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Blizzcon.jpg 1339w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Blizzcon-300x174.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Blizzcon-768x446.jpg 768w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Blizzcon-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Blizzcon-750x435.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1339px) 100vw, 1339px" /></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Blizzard is also enhancing the BlizzCon Virtual Ticket with more features and ways to be part of the show. The BlizzCon Virtual Ticket is a paid service providing the deepest access available to live content, with access to events from every major stage and field reports from the BlizzCon show floor.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">It includes the same in-game virtual item bonuses for Blizzard franchises that show attendees receive and comes with access to dozens of videos on demand (VODs) featuring original programming. As a first in Blizzard’s history, this year’s Virtual Ticket also brings home one of the demos being debuted at the show, with the World of Warcraft Classic demo available to players around the world around the same time it goes live on the show floor.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">“BlizzCon is simply the best part of the year for Blizzard and our player community, as we come together for an epic celebration of games and gamer culture,” said Saralyn Smith, executive producer of <em>BlizzCon</em> at Blizzard Entertainment. “This is a welcoming home for our global community. We co-create the show with our players, and we want to involve as much of our community as possible in forming the next epic moments that become Blizzard history.”</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>BlizzCon’s</em> biggest news and announcements begin with the opening ceremony at 5:00 a.m. AEDT / 7:00 a.m. NZDT on Saturday, 3rd of November 2018.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Like last year, online viewers can tune in for free to see the pre-show and opening ceremony on the <em>BlizzCon</em> All-Access Channel starting at 4:30 a.m. AEDT / 6:30 a.m. NZDT.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">This year, there are more ways to catch <em>BlizzCon</em> live. Livestreams are available via BlizzCon.com and the <em>BlizzCon</em> mobile app for Android and iOS. For the first time, viewers can watch livestreams using the <em>BlizzCon</em> TV app and the Blizzard Battle.net desktop app, and they can cast to their favourite devices using Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Airplay. They can also watch in more languages than ever, with content available in English, Spanish, German, Korean, French, Chinese, Russian, and Portuguese.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">For the first time, the <em>BlizzCon</em> All-Access Channel is airing two additional free livestream previews, from 8:00 a.m. AEDT / 10:00 a.m. NZDT to 9:00 a.m. AEDT / 11:00 a.m. NZDT on Saturday, and again from 9:00 a.m. AEDT / 11:00 a.m. NZDT to 10:00 a.m. AEDT / 12:00 p.m. NZDT on Sunday. To access the show programming available during these times, check out the <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blizzcon.com%2F" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.blizzcon.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1540614160781000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH6tj8PS3d3ojY45ixwy3yMCMYVOQ">BlizzCon 2018 Schedule</a>.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Along with the opening ceremony and All-Access Channel previews, all esports programming at BlizzCon is livestreamed for free.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>BlizzCon</em> spans nearly every part of the Anaheim Convention Center (with more onsite broadcast equipment than many major league sports events). Blizzard is again featuring a multi-stage opening ceremony that will be simulcast throughout the convention centre. Panels and presentations featuring developers and special guests—and plenty of memorable moments—take place both days of the show across three stages: Mythic Stage, located in Hall D, and the Epic and Legendary Stages, both located in North Hall Level 2.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>BlizzCon</em> has traditionally ended with a closing headline band. BlizzCon 2018 is transforming that tradition into a closing music festival featuring three distinct entertainment experiences: the iconic American rock band Train, violinist and performance artist Lindsey Stirling, and DJ and popular actor Kristian Nairn. All three concerts will be streamed live in HD to online viewers via the Virtual Ticket.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Community Night returns with the legendary Costume Contest, Talent Contest, Movie Contest, and Art Contest. Featuring popular VO actors Darin De Paul as host and Matthew Mercer joining the judge’s panel, Blizzard’s biggest annual community stage show starts at 1:00 p.m. AEDT / 3:00 p.m. NZDT on Saturday, 3rd of November 2018, and is available to online viewers via the Virtual Ticket.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>BlizzCon 2018</em> is also the site for Blizzard esports, gathering elite players from around the world to make history in the Overwatch World Cup Finals, Hearthstone Global Games Finals, StarCraft II WCS Global Finals, World of Warcraft Arena World Championship Global Finals, World of Warcraft Mythic Dungeon Invitational All-Stars, and Heroes of the Storm Global Championship Finals.</p>
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		<title>Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2015 23:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void is the final conclusion of the epic space opera that began in 1997, with the release of the original game. Starcraft has become a global phenomenon since the days where I sat down on to play the original campaign on a computer that would be considered fit for a [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class="cb-itemprop" itemprop="reviewBody"><p><em>Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void</em> is the final conclusion of the epic space opera that began in 1997, with the release of the original game. <em>Starcraft</em> has become a global phenomenon since the days where I sat down on to play the original campaign on a computer that would be considered fit for a museum today.</p>
<p>For those familiar with <em>Starcraft</em>, <em>Legacy of the Void</em> won’t shatter your expectations or be unfamiliar. It will however satisfyingly finish the James Rayner/Kerrigan story arc, and provide a few fun new options that shake up the traditional Starcraft experience.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/starcraft-ii-legacy-of-the-void-blizzcon-2014-korhal-03-100529704-orig.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-0" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15189" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/starcraft-ii-legacy-of-the-void-blizzcon-2014-korhal-03-100529704-orig.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legacy of the Void" width="1280" height="774" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/starcraft-ii-legacy-of-the-void-blizzcon-2014-korhal-03-100529704-orig.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/starcraft-ii-legacy-of-the-void-blizzcon-2014-korhal-03-100529704-orig-300x181.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/starcraft-ii-legacy-of-the-void-blizzcon-2014-korhal-03-100529704-orig-1024x619.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p><em>Legacy of the Void</em> is finally the Protoss’ moment to shine in <em>Starcraft II</em>. The story picks up close to the end of <em>Heart of the Swarm</em> but is preceded by the free three-story prologue <em>Whispers of Oblivion</em>. These three missions are pretty essential from a story standpoint, but luckily they are enjoyable, if simple to play- so I didn’t mind them. Once you’ve completed these introductory missions, Blizzard provides a useful catch up video, as a reminder of the story which started almost 6 years ago in 2010 with the original <em>Starcraft II </em>instalment.</p>
<p>For those who have played <em>Destiny</em>’s <em>The Taken King</em>, the story will seem familiar. Amon, the greatest evil the universe has ever known, has taken control of the series’ main races, in an attempt to gain complete control. It is your job, as Hierarch Artanis, to halt Amon in his path. The story is a bit lacklustre, and soon reaches incredible heights of space opera zaniness, but the story in <em>Starcraft</em> is never really the point. The campaign, as ever, is used as an extended tutorial for a wide range of Protoss units in preparation for the multiplayer.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SC2_gamescom_Allied_Commanders__Co-op_01.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-1" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15190" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SC2_gamescom_Allied_Commanders__Co-op_01.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legacy of the Void" width="1280" height="800" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SC2_gamescom_Allied_Commanders__Co-op_01.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SC2_gamescom_Allied_Commanders__Co-op_01-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SC2_gamescom_Allied_Commanders__Co-op_01-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SC2_gamescom_Allied_Commanders__Co-op_01-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SC2_gamescom_Allied_Commanders__Co-op_01-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SC2_gamescom_Allied_Commanders__Co-op_01-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p>There is a greater emphasis on cut scenes now, rather than talking heads as has been the case since the original game. Just as in both previous <em>Starcraft II</em> iterations the Protoss has an impressive capital ship, the <em>Spear of Adun</em> which acts as a sort of home base of operations. From the ship you can decide on your upgrade paths, choose missions and interact with the other Protoss on the ship.</p>
<p>You’ll be sent on missions to fight back against Amon’s control. There is the usual mix of objective-based maps and smaller maps where you don’t control a nexus point. The single player campaign features some units that are unique to the single player. I’m kind of annoyed that every single <em>Starcraft</em> campaign acts as if it is the first time you have played the game.</p>
<p>By this stage we all know that you need to place a pylon to power your units, and how to use cannons for base defence. By including these tutorial levels, the game gets off to a sluggish start, which in contrast to the high-stakes and high-energy story Blizzard is trying to tell.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AF00RKZTQWG51415236782584.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-2" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15191" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AF00RKZTQWG51415236782584.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legacy of the Void" width="1280" height="801" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AF00RKZTQWG51415236782584.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AF00RKZTQWG51415236782584-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AF00RKZTQWG51415236782584-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AF00RKZTQWG51415236782584-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AF00RKZTQWG51415236782584-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AF00RKZTQWG51415236782584-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p>Overall the story missions aren’t anything that we haven’t seen before, but they are familiar, comfortable and despite their shortcomings ultimately enjoyable. The missions are almost insultingly easy on normal mode, so I would highly recommend bumping it up to hard or brutal for a real challenge.</p>
<p>Throughout the campaign you can find solarite to upgrade your home starship, which can grant you helpful new abilities such as an orbital strike, or my favourite the ability to automatically harvest vespene gas without the need for probes. Simply build the Assimilator and forget.<br />
<a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StarCraft_II_LotV_GDC_CB_Preview_All_New_CB_Units.0.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-3" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15192" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StarCraft_II_LotV_GDC_CB_Preview_All_New_CB_Units.0.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legacy of the Void" width="1280" height="668" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StarCraft_II_LotV_GDC_CB_Preview_All_New_CB_Units.0.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StarCraft_II_LotV_GDC_CB_Preview_All_New_CB_Units.0-300x157.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StarCraft_II_LotV_GDC_CB_Preview_All_New_CB_Units.0-1024x534.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p><em>Legacy of the Void</em> features a couple of co-operative modes, the first of which is called Archon Mode. You and a friend, or someone that Blizzard matches you with, share a base and fight together against a single enemy. Alternatively, another co-op mode allows your to become some of the heroes from the <em>Starcraft</em> universe and complete objectives.</p>
<p>If you already love <em>Starcraft</em>, then you will play this game, and you will love it too. For those who have been waiting patiently since 2010 for the Protoss’s time to shine <em>Legacy of the Void</em> is a worthy contribution to the <em>Starcraft</em> universe.</p>
<p>This can’t hide though that it’s just what you expected from a <em>Starcraft II</em> expansion. In many ways <em>Legacy of the Void</em> is somewhat hard to rate; it’s more of the same, but not in any way that is a disservice to Blizzard.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StarCraft_II_Legacy_of_the_Void_BlizzCon_2014_Korhal_04.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-4" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15193" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StarCraft_II_Legacy_of_the_Void_BlizzCon_2014_Korhal_04.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legacy of the Void" width="1280" height="774" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StarCraft_II_Legacy_of_the_Void_BlizzCon_2014_Korhal_04.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StarCraft_II_Legacy_of_the_Void_BlizzCon_2014_Korhal_04-300x181.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/StarCraft_II_Legacy_of_the_Void_BlizzCon_2014_Korhal_04-1024x619.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p>It is too early to tell, even with the expansion’s BETA period, how will it affect the meta. As someone who is in no way a pro player I’m sure there are opportunities in the game’s changes, as yet hidden that will move the game forward. The new classes open up new strategic pathways that will be exciting to see unfold in the competitive scene.</p>
<p>Despite some frame rate issues I encountered that weren’t present in <em>Heart of the Swarm</em> (solved by disabling anti-aliasing) the game played extremely well, and there were no bugs that I noticed. Blizzard’s level of polish is present here &#8211; a welcome relief to some of the bigger and buggier games of 2016.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Starcraft-2-Ladder-System-Will-Be-Tweaked-Before-and-After-Legacy-of-the-Void-Launches-474911-5.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-5" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15194" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Starcraft-2-Ladder-System-Will-Be-Tweaked-Before-and-After-Legacy-of-the-Void-Launches-474911-5.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legacy of the Void" width="1280" height="773" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Starcraft-2-Ladder-System-Will-Be-Tweaked-Before-and-After-Legacy-of-the-Void-Launches-474911-5.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Starcraft-2-Ladder-System-Will-Be-Tweaked-Before-and-After-Legacy-of-the-Void-Launches-474911-5-300x181.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Starcraft-2-Ladder-System-Will-Be-Tweaked-Before-and-After-Legacy-of-the-Void-Launches-474911-5-1024x618.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p><em>Legacy of the Void</em> is available as a standalone purchase or as part of the <em>Starcraft II</em> trilogy, though if you haven’t ever played <em>Starcraft</em> I think it’s much better idea to go back and invest in the original games.</p>
<p>For Blizzard, <em>Legacy of the Void</em> is both an end and a beginning. Blizzard now has the freedom to move beyond the original narrative set down almost 20 years ago and create new stories and experiences. I expect the next iterations of the series to go in a bold new direction, and I can’t wait to see what they do next.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class="cb-itemprop" itemprop="reviewBody"><p>In 1998, the world was introduced to <em>StarCraft</em><em> </em><span>at the time it was a</span> groundbreaking science-fiction real-time strategy series about three unique rival species—the terrans, zerg, and protoss, locked into a perpetual war to secure their place in the galaxy.</p>
<p>Now, 17 years later, the stunning conclusion to the <em>StarCraft</em> saga is almost here and a new era for the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game is set to begin.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers01_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-0" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13829" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers01_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legend of the Void" width="1280" height="800" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers01_png_jpgcopy.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers01_png_jpgcopy-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers01_png_jpgcopy-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers01_png_jpgcopy-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers01_png_jpgcopy-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers01_png_jpgcopy-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p><em>Legacy of the Void, </em>the standalone conclusion to the <em>StarCraft II </em>trilogy, will arrive by Australian summer, and players can pre-purchase the game now via the official <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fus.battle.net%2Fsc2%2Fen%2Flegacy-of-the-void%2F%23campaign" target="_blank"><strong><em>Legacy of the Void</em> website</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Featuring a galaxy-spanning protoss campaign and new multiplayer features such as the cooperative Allied Commanders and Archon Mode that give battlefield generals of all stripes whole new ways to play, <em>Legacy of the Void </em>is being built to deliver the ultimate <em>StarCraft II </em>experience. Pre-purchase digitally through Battle.net now, and you’ll gain immediate access to all three Whispers of Oblivion prologue missions featuring the legendary Dark Templar Zeratul.</p>
<p>Those who pre-purchase digitally or lock in their pre-order at select retailers will also gain entry to the ongoing <em>Legacy of the Void</em> beta test.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers02_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-1" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13830" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers02_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legend of the Void" width="1280" height="800" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers02_png_jpgcopy.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers02_png_jpgcopy-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers02_png_jpgcopy-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers02_png_jpgcopy-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers02_png_jpgcopy-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers02_png_jpgcopy-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p>“With <em>Legacy of the Void</em>, we’re giving some of Blizzard’s most iconic characters an unforgettable sendoff and delivering the climactic <em>StarCraft</em> finale players deserve,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “At the same time, we’re excited to bring <em>StarCraft II</em> multiplayer into a whole new era with a host of major new gameplay modes and enhancements, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for <em>StarCraft II</em> competition.”</p>
<p><em>Legacy of the Void</em> will come in a Standard Edition, which players can pre-purchase a physical version or digitally. Players also have the option to upgrade their pre-purchase to the Digital Deluxe Edition, which will unlock a variety of in-game bonuses for Blizzard games (available upon <em>Legacy of the Void</em>’s release), including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Archon battle pet ready to join your side in <em>World of Warcraft</em></li>
<li>Void Seeker mount to charge through the Nexus in <em>Heroes of the Storm</em></li>
<li>Protoss card back to demonstrate your psionic potential in <em>Hearthstone</em></li>
<li>Protoss-themed portraits and unit skin for <em>StarCraft II</em></li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers03_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-2" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13831" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers03_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legend of the Void" width="1280" height="800" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers03_png_jpgcopy.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers03_png_jpgcopy-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers03_png_jpgcopy-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers03_png_jpgcopy-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers03_png_jpgcopy-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers03_png_jpgcopy-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p><em>Legacy of the Void</em> will also be available in a retail-exclusive Collector’s Edition, which comes equipped with the digital bonus items from the Digital Deluxe Edition, as well as a special edition of the upcoming full-colour hardcover <em>StarCraft Field Manual</em>; a DVD loaded with cinematics and special features; and a CD soundtrack. The Collector’s Edition will be available at select retailers. Players should check their local retailer for details and availability and be sure to lock in their preorder, as supplies are limited.</p>
<p>In addition, anyone who purchases or pre-purchases any edition of the expansion will also unlock access to an upcoming, yet-to-be-revealed StarCraft Warrior Hero in <em>Heroes of the Storm</em>, Blizzard’s recently released free-to-play team brawler.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers04_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-3" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13832" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers04_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legend of the Void" width="1280" height="800" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers04_png_jpgcopy.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers04_png_jpgcopy-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers04_png_jpgcopy-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers04_png_jpgcopy-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers04_png_jpgcopy-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Dark_Whispers04_png_jpgcopy-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p>Picking up where <em>Heart of the Swarm</em> left off, <em>Legacy of the Void</em> casts you in the role of Hierarch Artanis, leader of the technologically advanced protoss race. Years ago, the protoss homeworld of Aiur fell to the merciless zerg Swarm. Now, you have raised a powerful fleet of warships known as the Golden Armada and are poised to reclaim your world. But an ancient evil threatens your destiny and the fate of the entire Koprulu Sector. The galaxy’s only hope is for you to reunite the protoss factions and defeat the coming darkness.</p>
<p>To whet players’ appetites before the launch of the full campaign, a special action-packed prologue titled“Whispers of Oblivion” bridges the storyline between <em>Heart of the Swarm</em> and <em>Legacy of the Void</em>. In these missions, players will join Zeratul to unravel the mysteries of the Xel’naga prophecy. Whispers of Oblivion will be available to everyone free of charge before the <em>Legacy of the Void</em> launch, but players who pre-purchase now will receive instant access to all three prologue missions in the <em>Legacy of the Void </em>beta test.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Evil_Awakens01_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-4" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13833" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Evil_Awakens01_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legend of the Void" width="1280" height="800" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Evil_Awakens01_png_jpgcopy.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Evil_Awakens01_png_jpgcopy-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Evil_Awakens01_png_jpgcopy-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Evil_Awakens01_png_jpgcopy-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Evil_Awakens01_png_jpgcopy-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Evil_Awakens01_png_jpgcopy-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p><em>Legacy of the Void</em>, the third and final chapter in the <em>StarCraft II</em> saga, is a standalone game, meaning you’ll be able to purchase, play, and harness the power of the protoss without owning any previous entries in the series.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog01_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-5" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13834" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog01_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legend of the Void" width="1280" height="800" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog01_png_jpgcopy.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog01_png_jpgcopy-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog01_png_jpgcopy-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog01_png_jpgcopy-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog01_png_jpgcopy-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog01_png_jpgcopy-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p>In addition to the single-player campaign, <em>Legacy of the Void</em> will feature a host of new features that will make it the ultimate <em>StarCraft</em> multiplayer experience. Two heads are better than one, and Archon Mode<strong> </strong>applies this maxim to competitive gaming. In this brand-new two-player mode, players merge together to become a greater, unified force by sharing control over a single base. It’s the perfect mode for rookies to learn tactics from seasoned veterans—and a fun way to amplify the power of a burgeoning all-star.</p>
<p>Allied Commanders is a new, open-ended game mode with campaign-style objectives that breathes new life into the <em>StarCraft </em>cooperative experience. Here, each player will choose a powerful commander to lead theirfavourite army into battle and fight in diverse scenarios with dynamic, campaign-style objectives. Players can then level up these commanders to gain access to new units, abilities, and customisation options for their armies.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog02_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-6" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-13835" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog02_png_jpgcopy.jpg?x59030" alt="Starcraft II Legend of the Void" width="1280" height="800" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog02_png_jpgcopy.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog02_png_jpgcopy-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog02_png_jpgcopy-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog02_png_jpgcopy-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog02_png_jpgcopy-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SC2_LotVPrologue_Ghosts_in_the_Fog02_png_jpgcopy-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p>The thrill of competing in a <em>StarCraft II </em>tournament is like no other gaming experience around, and <em>Legacy of the Void </em>makes it easier than ever for everyone to get in on the action. With Automated Tournaments, players from around the world can prove their might in no-holds-barred daily online competitions.Tournaments will be held for players of all skill levels, unlocking the potential for anyone to feel the excitement of surviving through elimination rounds and clawing their way to victory.</p>
<p>For players who haven’t yet played the first <em>StarCraft II</em> expansion, <em>Heart of the Swarm</em>, it just became a little easier to stage a zerg rush. Starting today, the original <em>StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty</em> is no longer required to play <em>Heart of the Swarm</em>—making this the perfect time to catch up on Kerrigan’s story and command a host of additional multiplayer units for all three factions.</p>
<p><em>Legacy of the Void </em>will be released for Windows and Mac PC.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Grab your warglaives, load up your chain gun, and prepare to go ham on the core—Heroes of the Storm is now LIVE! Players can download the game free at www.heroesofthestorm.com and (stage) dive into pulse-pounding battle, smashing through forts, brawling with mercenaries, and annihilating the enemy&#8217;s base as iconic heroes from the Blizzard multiverse. Heroes of [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class="cb-itemprop" itemprop="reviewBody"><p>Grab your warglaives, load up your chain gun, and prepare to go ham on the core—<em>Heroes of the Storm</em> is now LIVE!</p>
<p>Players can download the game free at <a rel="nofollow" href="/link.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heroesofthestorm.com%2F" target="_blank">www.heroesofthestorm.com</a> and (stage) dive into pulse-pounding battle, smashing through forts, brawling with mercenaries, and annihilating the enemy&#8217;s base as iconic heroes from the Blizzard multiverse.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes_2.jpg.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-0" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12934" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes_2.jpg.jpg?x59030" alt="Heroes of the Storm" width="1280" height="800" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes_2.jpg.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes_2.jpg-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes_2.jpg-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes_2.jpg-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes_2.jpg-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes_2.jpg-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p><em>Heroes of the Storm</em> delivers rowdy team brawls with quick matches, dynamic Battlegrounds, and Blizzard’s trademark strategic gameplay and humour. In <em>Heroes of the Storm, </em>players form teams of five heroes or villains from Blizzard’s different game universes, including <em>Warcraft</em>, <em>StarCraft</em>, and <em>Diablo</em>, and battle other teams for glory in the Nexus.</p>
<p>No matter which roles they choose, players are able to make meaningful contributions to their team’s war effort, and everyone is rewarded for a team victory.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Heroes_Of_The_Storm_13839463591782.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-1" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12935" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Heroes_Of_The_Storm_13839463591782.jpg?x59030" alt="Heroes of the Storm" width="1280" height="804" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Heroes_Of_The_Storm_13839463591782.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Heroes_Of_The_Storm_13839463591782-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Heroes_Of_The_Storm_13839463591782-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Heroes_Of_The_Storm_13839463591782-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Heroes_Of_The_Storm_13839463591782-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Heroes_Of_The_Storm_13839463591782-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p>“Nowhere else can you find your favourite heroes and villains from different Blizzard games teaming up and duking it out in short, action-packed battles,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “Players battled each other in over 100 million matches during testing, and we saw tons of surprising strategies and insane last-minute wins—we can’t wait to see what else players come up with now that <em>Heroes of the Storm</em> is officially live.”</p>
<p>Fun and variety lie at the heart of <em>Heroes of the Storm. </em>Players have a wide range of options for customising how their heroes look and play, with different abilities, skins, and mounts to suit their strategy and personality. And as a place where universes collide, the Nexus features several unique and colourful Battlegrounds, each with different objectives that shape gameplay and create a team-brawler experience unlike any other. The game currently has 37 playable Heroes and 7 Battlegrounds—and more of both are on the way.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes-05.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-2" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12936" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes-05.jpg?x59030" alt="Heroes of the Storm" width="1280" height="800" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes-05.jpg 1280w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes-05-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes-05-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes-05-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes-05-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/heroes-05-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p>
<p><em>Heroes of the Storm </em>also features multiple gameplay modes for players of every skill level, including cooperative Versus AI, in which players team up against computer-controlled opponents, and Quick Match, an accessible way to jump in and play versus others. Experienced players can also join forces against other teams in highly competitive, draft-style ranked play.</p>
<p>In celebration of the game’s launch, players who enter the Nexus within the first week (June 3–9) will receive a special in-game portrait. Players will also receive XP boosts during the first three weeks of launch, perfect for working toward that shiny new Master Skin.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Rally your fellow heroes and get ready for battle, because the portal to the Nexus is about to bust wide open! Blizzard Entertainment announced today that Heroes of the Storm will officially launch on June 3rd, 2015, following an open beta testing period beginning May 20th. The free-to-play online team brawler brings together a diverse cast [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ufabetresource.com/video-gaming/news/blizzards-worlds-collide-in-june-2015/">Blizzard&#8217;s Worlds Collide in June 2015</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ufabetresource.com">Shane the Gamer</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class="cb-itemprop" itemprop="reviewBody"><p>Rally your fellow heroes and get ready for battle, because the portal to the Nexus is about to bust wide open!</p>
<p>Blizzard Entertainment announced today that <em>Heroes of the Storm</em> will officially launch on June 3rd, 2015, following an open beta testing period beginning May 20th. The free-to-play online team brawler brings together a diverse cast of iconic characters from Blizzard’s far-flung realms of science fiction and fantasy, including the <em>Warcraft</em>, <em>StarCraft</em>, and <em>Diablo</em> universes, and challenges them to compete in epic, adrenaline-charged battles.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_TeamLeague_UI_XA_06.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-0" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12374" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_TeamLeague_UI_XA_06.jpg?x59030" alt="Heroes of the Storm" width="1920" height="1200" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_TeamLeague_UI_XA_06.jpg 1920w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_TeamLeague_UI_XA_06-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_TeamLeague_UI_XA_06-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_TeamLeague_UI_XA_06-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_TeamLeague_UI_XA_06-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_TeamLeague_UI_XA_06-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></p>
<p><em>Heroes of the Storm</em> invites players to customise heroes to suit their style and then team up with friends for some all-out mayhem.The game features a variety of gameplay modes for players of every skill level, including Cooperative, in which players team up against computer-controlled opponents, and Quick Match, an accessible way to jump in and play versus others.</p>
<p>Experienced players can also join forces against other teams of players in highly competitive, draft-style ranked play.</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_01.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-1" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12375" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_01.jpg?x59030" alt="Heroes of the Storm" width="1920" height="1200" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_01.jpg 1920w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_01-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_01-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_01-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_01-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_01-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></p>
<p>“With its focus on team play and fast-paced fun, <em>Heroes of the Storm </em>is a fresh take on a very popular genre,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We’ve built <em>Heroes of the Storm </em>in a way that makes it accessible to new players, but also challenging enough for veterans who really want to put their skills to the test. We can’t wait to see what<em>Heroes </em>brings to the co-op and competitive scenes once the Nexus opens up to everyone.”</p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes10_Sylvanas_Talents_XA_00.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-2" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12378" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes10_Sylvanas_Talents_XA_00.jpg?x59030" alt="Heroes of the Storm" width="1920" height="1200" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes10_Sylvanas_Talents_XA_00.jpg 1920w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes10_Sylvanas_Talents_XA_00-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes10_Sylvanas_Talents_XA_00-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes10_Sylvanas_Talents_XA_00-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes10_Sylvanas_Talents_XA_00-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes10_Sylvanas_Talents_XA_00-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></p>
<p><em>Heroes of the Storm</em> will launch with more than 30 playable Heroes and 7 dynamic Battlegrounds, each with unique challenges to overcome and even more Heroes and Battlegrounds are on the way. Players can customise the look of their Heroes with a variety of skins, as well as switch between a stable of special mounts that help them cover ground on the battlefield more quickly<em>.</em></p>
<p><a href="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_04.jpg?x59030" data-rel="lightbox-image-3" data-rl_title="" data-rl_caption="" title=""><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12373" src="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_04.jpg?x59030" alt="Heroes of the Storm" width="1920" height="1200" srcset="https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_04.jpg 1920w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_04-300x188.jpg 300w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_04-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_04-320x200.jpg 320w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_04-430x270.jpg 430w, https://ufabetresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Heroes_Gameplay_20150318_XA_04-400x250.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a></p>
<p>To celebrate the launch of <em>Heroes of the Storm</em>, Blizzard will be holding a live-streamed event on June 1 in London, U.K. Further information will be made available as the events draw closer.</p>
</span><p>The post <a href="https://ufabetresource.com/video-gaming/news/blizzards-worlds-collide-in-june-2015/">Blizzard&#8217;s Worlds Collide in June 2015</a> appeared first on <a href="https://ufabetresource.com">Shane the Gamer</a>.</p>
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