If you haven't had luck finding a beta code for StarCraft 2, GameStop may be the solution to get in. Kotaku reports that the retail chain is offering beta keys to those who pre-order. The code is printed on the receipt, or users can order online and receive the code via e-mail or by going into a store to pick it up.
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will have a collector's edition befitting its high-profile release, as Blizzard announced today that it will issue a $100 package that includes an art book, a custom made flash drive preloaded with the original StarCraft, a soundtrack CD, and many other in-game and out-of-game items.
In a follow up to the WoW Twitter Developer Chats, Blizzard recently hosted a similar Q&A for Starcraft 2. And in this Twitter Q&A it was revealed that the studio is working on a Mac version of the Starcraft 2 Beta that will be released “sometime in April”.
Earlier on today we posted an article which revealed that gamers were willing to pay (in my opinion) stupid prices for Starcraft 2 beta codes, we have now heard that the video gamers retailer EB games are taking pre-orders for the game.
They initially revealed this on their Twitter page with this tweet “Finally! We’re now taking online pre-order for Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty!”.
World of Warcraft publisher Blizzard Entertainment on Wednesday announced that it has begun closed beta testing for its real-time strategy game, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty.
Players can set up a Battle.net account now for a chance to be admitted to the beta.
Though we put little stock in any date relating to pretty much any Blizzard game (except for "later",) Blizzard CEO Michael Morhaime just announced in an investor conference call that a beta of StarCraft II will be out this month! The game is currently on track for "mid-2010."
Various StarCraft II websites are reporting to have received official Blizzard notices in regards to the upcoming beta. This post announces that The War Center actually received keys along with a message from Blizzard, giving an indication that the company may launch the beta soon. Unfortunately, there's no official launch date provided in the notice, however Blizzard is requesting that websites provide the information of five members by 5PM PST, January 28.
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