First how did StarCraft get to where it is today?

It undeniably owns the title of best RTS game of all time, what are the key factors that make this statement true?

1. StarCraft's Longevity

This game has been played for over 10 years now and still has millions around the globe playing online or single player every day.

2. StarCraft the eSport

This point could very well be the number one reason. When Korea imported over StarCraft, they were a nation that was on a verge of being one of the most connected countries in the world.  The balance and gameplay of StarCraft allowed it to be accepted nationwide and thus become the epitome of Electronic Sports.

Korea is the birthplace of eSports with StarCraft as its game. Because of the Perfect Balance (point 3) and the inherent gameplay mechanics, StarCraft professional gamers are still now to this day able to create new and impressive strategies to win games.

^ Professional StarCraft matches commentated by Tasteless

3. The Perfect Balance

StarCraft hailed in a unique feature to the RTS genre, 3 completely different and unique races. However that wasn't as important as the balance that came with those 3 races. A player was not put at a severe disadvantage by choosing any one race to go up against another player of similar skill using another race.

4. The Story-line

StarCraft has arguably one of the best single-player stories and campaigns in a game. The main and back stories are well done and immersive. The plot-twists and expert story telling create one of the best villains in a game. The kind of villain you love to hate, yet at the same time still feel sympathy for, Sarah Kerrigan or the Queen of Blades

5. Magic

This is a major factor in StarCraft's success. The Magic I'm talking about isn't Harry Potter, it isn't Merlin or Chris Angel. StarCraft Magic is something that is unspoken most of the time. It is something you cannot touch or plan for, it is however something a lot of StarCraft veterans have had experience with at some level.

Magic is the moment when you execute one of the best moves in your life. Magic is the moment when you don't think your actions you just do it and turn the tide of battle in an instant.

Magic is that placement of your tank in that certain sweet spot to annoy the enemy. Magic is not just an effect or an action, it is also that moment right before your foe types GG, the moment that it happens and right after are your grin goes from one ear to the next.

Magic is the essence of StarCraft, that one thing that cannot truly be fully described, but if you have played StarCraft over there years you know what I’m talking about in every detail...

How StarCraft II becomes the greatest eSport the world has ever seen.

A n t i c i p a t i o n

As of this moment, gamers from across the globe are searching for news and preparing for the greatest launch in Blizzard history.

StarCraft sold 1 million copies during its first month. I expect, no I predict 1 million copies of StarCraft II sold during the first few days of its launch.

Veterans of the game, their younger siblings, new gamers, gamers wanting to make a name for themselves in eSports, RTS gamers looking for a better game are all waiting in anticipation. The future Gamers of StarCraft II are already here and waiting.

e S p o r t s

The world of eSports is growing, leagues and major tournaments are launched every day and the cash & prizes one could win are growing as well. However this growth isn't without its growing pains, leagues and come and gone, however what is left is smarter, flexible, better.

The WCG is still the top competition in the world when it comes to gaming and leagues in the US are starting to gain more popularity then ever.

As soon as the game is out, many leagues still start popping up all over to capture the excitement of gamers. Blizzard herself will most likely be hosting huge cash prize tournaments.

The WCG will have to adopt StarCraft II expansion as their newest competitive game, even before the many patches that will surely come.

The head coach of team eSTRO said it best himself, it does not make much sense to not support the newer version. Already now professional StarCraft gamers are getting a crack at testing StarCraft II, they are the best qualified to help Blizzard fine tune the game mechanics and balance. The original StarCraft never had this type of grueling testing, the original becoming what it is today was Magic, luck or accident as some may say.

The need for a top notch eSports game, millions of fans in waiting and gameplay balance tested by professional gamers and the community will produce be the Best RTS game off all time.

I'd like to end this with the music of StarCraft II

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