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Why is StarCraft not known as a beginner-friendly game?Real-time strategy games have become a regular fixture in the video game industry. However, RTS titles like StarCraft are known as a game that is unfriendly to players’ skills. StarCraft might be overlooked because it is actually easier than most people think.

Why more people need to play the Mass Recall mod for SCIIMass Recall has been an excellent mod for StarCraft II because it has remade the original StarCraft: Brood War which remains beloved by the community. A big portion of StarCraft fans have said that the first title is still better but with this mod, it combines their best qualities.

Can Blizzard keep up with other esports with StarCraft?There are a lot of esports in the world that have become mainstream products. StarCraft was the first big esports title in the past but it has fallen off. The real-time strategy game is not as popular now as the biggest titles in the game like League of Legends and Dota 2.

Why using Thor Rush is a disasterThor rush has been one of the best tactics in winning games using the Terran race but it also comes at a big cost for those who are not yet pros or have not yet tried the game itself while using the said strategy.

Is StarCraft the prime example of a single player esports title?When it comes to esports, most people think of team games like League of Legends and Dota 2 but single-player games like StarCraft are still out there. The Blizzard real-time strategy title is still a good example of a single-player experience in the esports sphere.

Serral ends 2020 in silverJoona ‘Serral’ Sotala will have to settle for less to close out 2020 with a dull loss in the StarLeague 6 tournament. For the first time in his career, the legendary StarCraft star has left without a map win, and that says a lot about his pace heading into 2021 hoping for a fresh start.

The games that you would love to play if you loved StarCraftStarCraft is the example of a real-time strategy game’s full potential. If you're interested in the RTS genre, here are some of the games you can try out. You might not be familiar that there are other games that are similar to the StarCraft title that you love.

Easy as ABC: StarCraft 2While many beginners claim that StarCraft 2 is very hard for them to play, there is always a reason why you should never fear the game as it bears no difference from other strategy games. It is not that hard once you learn to love the game itself and spend time playing it.

Is the Brood War remake better than StarCraft II?The original StarCraft: Brood War was the game that innovated esports and the RTS genre. Many have said that it was a better game compared to StarCraft II. Let us dive into why those people say that the first installment and its remake are better than StarCraft II.

StarCraft's influence on the entire esports sceneWhen talking about modern esports, you have to mention the groundbreaking StarCraft. It is one of, if not the most influential series in the scene. If you know how big StarCraft was back in the day, you will see why it is known as the most influential game in esports.

StarCraft and Warcraft return for ESL Pro Tour 2021ESL Gaming comes up with a big decision to host a full tournament for the 2021-22 calendar. The ESL Pro Tour is set to feature StarCraft II and Warcraft III as front shows for the coming months. This is a step to ignite the eSports side of the strategy games in the gaming industry.

IEM Katowice 2021 to be held without a crowdESL has announced that the 2021 edition of Intel Extreme Masters Katowice will not be held in front of a live crowd at the Spodek Arena due to COVID-19. StarCraft II is not the only esports title to be affected as Warcraft III and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive also took some hits.

Jin Air Green Wings disband their StarCraft teamFollowing the disbandment of their League of Legends team, the Jin Air Green Wings went on to disband their StarCraft team as well. It seems that the organization is no longer going back to their old days and their players would now have to look for another team.

TY delivers win in GSL finalThe recent GSL final featured a big clash between Jun ‘TY’ Tae Yang and Cho ‘Maru’ Seong-ju as they went for the win in the tournament. The battle proved the point that StarCraft is still a great game and is still prominent contrary to what many critics say that the game is dying.

Zoun talks about his return to pro StarCraft IIWith multiple Korean pros entering military service, there has been a lack of elite players. This has led to players breaking out like Protoss player Park ‘Zoun’ Han-sol. He was actually a pro player back in the mid-2010s before he retired from the game. He has returned better than ever.

Why Blizzard has decided to minimize updates for StarCraft IIIt has been five years since Blizzard released the expansion pack StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void and there has not been a monumental update since then. Blizzard has recently announced that they will only have minimal updates when it comes to the game.

How TY vs Maru at GSL proved that StarCraft II is still greatThe last GSL finals of 2020 has recently concluded and it pitted player/commentator Jun ‘TY’ Tae Yang against a dominant Cho ‘Maru’ Seong Ju who was trying to win his record fifth-GSL title. It was a series that showcased why StarCraft II is still one of the best esports in the world.

ESL Open week 42: Reynor and Solar win in dominant fashionKang ‘Solar’ Min Soo was actually aiming for the first-ever ESL Open triple crown but he was stopped by Riccardo ‘Reynor’ Romiti in the semifinals of the European edition of the tournament. It was solid performances from both players en route to their victories.

Why Terran users thrive todayKevin ‘RotterdaM’ van der Kooi is one of the premier players in StarCraft 2. He has been there ever since Warcraft 3 was the competitive outfit for Blizzard. He has become a Grandmaster Protoss player and a professional caster, and he claims that Terran players thrive a lot today.

HeRoMaRinE explains StarCraft’s systemGabriel ‘HeRoMaRinE’ Segat is one of the best German players in the game. He has been playing since 2011 and he notes that the Starcraft 2 is a strong discipline on its own.