• Fast-paced, hard-hitting, tightly balanced competitive real-time strategy gameplay that recaptures and improves on the original game.
• Three completely distinct races: Protoss, Terran, and Zerg.
• Units and gameplay mechanics distinguish each race.
• 3D-graphics engine with support for visual effects and massive unit and army sizes.
• Full multiplayer support, with competitive features and matchmaking utilities available through Battle.net.

Product Description ------------------- StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is the sequel to Blizzard Entertainment's 1998 hit StarCraft, which has been hailed by players and critics worldwide as one of the top real-time strategy games of all time. StarCraft II will once again center on the clash between the protoss, terrans, and zerg, with each side deploying favorite units from the original StarCraft, along with numerous upgraded and brand-new units and abilities that allow for fresh tactics and strategies. The game's new 3D-graphics engine maintains the speed and responsive control of its predecessor while rendering hundreds of units onscreen for massive battles. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty's solo campaign will continue the epic saga where it left off in StarCraft: Brood War. The storyline chronicles the exploits of marshal-turned-rebel-leader Jim Raynor and features both familiar faces and new heroes. Players will be able to tailor the experience, choosing their own mission path and selecting technology and research upgrades to suit their playing style throughout the 29-mission campaign. Several challenge-mode mini-games will also be included, with focused goals designed to ease players into the basics of multiplayer strategies. In addition, dozens of multiplayer s will be available for competitive play through the new version of Battle.net, which is launching alongside StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. This new version of the service has been built from the ground up to offer an unparalleled online play experience, with new features such as voice communication, character profiles and achievements, stat-tracking, ladders and leagues, cloud file storage, and more. From the Manufacturer --------------------- In the distant future, in the darkest regions of space, the ghosts of the past whisper your name. You are Jim Raynor, a marshal-turned-rebel on a vigilante crusade to bring down the Dominion and its nefarious leader, Arcturus Mengsk. Haunted by betrayal and remorse, some believe you may have given up the fight. But you have promises to keep... and a need for vengeance that’s long overdue. Key Game Features * CALL DOWN THE THUNDER * Whether you command the mysterious Protoss, the nomadic Terrans or the ruthless Zerg, you must decide how to outwit or out the enemy in an unforgiving universe of intense strategic combat. * WEAPONS PRIMED * Devise and deploy merciless strategies with over 30 new units and weapons at your command. Torch foes with the Hellion’s flamethrower, ambush adversaries with -spewing Banelings or deploy the Void Ray’s prismatic beam to annihilate your enemies. * MASTER YOUR DESTINY * Lead Raynor’s Raiders in their quest for vengeance and glory as they burn a path across the galaxy. You choose which missions to take, which story-lines to complete and where to invest your hard-earned cash. * MEGA MULTIPLAYER * Wage unrelenting war on your friends and foes over the all-new Battle.net. Whether it’s your first time gaming online or you’re a multiplayer veteran, Battle.net’s unrivaled AutoMatch technology makes sure it’s always a fair fight. Click to view larger image ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/B000ZKA0J6-1-lg.jpg ) Click to view larger image ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/B000ZKA0J6-2-lg.jpg ) Click to view larger image ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/B000ZKA0J6-3-lg.jpg ) Click to view larger image ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/B000ZKA0J6-4-lg.jpg ) © 2010 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. Wings of Liberty is a trademark, and StarCraft, Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment and Blizzard are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., in the U.S. and/or other countries. PC DVD ROM logo © and TM IEMA 2004. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.