Blizzard Entertainment 70151 StarCraft Battle Chest

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This package contains Starcraft and Starcraft Brood War Expansion Set Product Information Starcraft the highly anticipated real-time strategy game Starcraft is the one of Blizzard Entertainment s biggest product launch ever. In the distant future a small group of human exiles have been doomed to fight for survival on the edge of the galaxy. Through military strength espionage and deceit a unified Terran government has maintained an uneasy peace but as resources and fuel run short the Confederate nations find themselves looking towards the rich worlds of their alien neighbors the enigmatic Protoss. To further complicate matters it seems that a previously unknown species-- the Zerg-- have entered Protoss space and are destroying everything in their path. The time for war has come. Real-time strategy goes to new levels as three intergalactic species fight for survival. Control the vagabond Terrans enigmatic Protoss or the bloodthirsty Zerg as they wage war on the edge of the galaxy. Includes support for Internet play over Battle.net Blizzard s on-line gaming service. As commander of the Terrans Protoss or Zerg species players head on a collision course for galactic domination. While battling in space on planetary surfaces and within installations players face 30 do-or-die missions. With each mission more of the epic story of the universe unfolds. With Starcraft Blizzard Entertainment continued tradition of offering highly addictive and exciting real-time games while creating new worlds experiences and technologies. KeyFeatures Include Three intergalactic species boasting unique units technologies attributes and abilities. Evolving storyline that unfolds as players experience the game from each of the three species perspective. 30 different missions in space on planetary surfaces and within installations. Real-time light sourcing true line of sight and advanced translucency engine combine for visual and tactical realism. Multiplayer option that supports as many as eight players via modem network direct link and the Internet. Seamless one-click free access on-line gaming via Battle.net. Blizzard charges no hourly or monthly fees for game play. Internet access is required to play over Battle.net. Unique player IDs and worldwide rankings for tournaments and challenge ladders on Battle.net. Full-featured campaign editor that allow players to create their own scenarios and maps complete with trigger points custom speech sound text and hero characters. Best known for the number-one selling Warcraft II series and the blockbuster hits Diablo and Diablo II Blizzard Entertainment is a premier publisher of entertainment software and a division of Cendant Software subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD). Brood War: Expansion Set The battle for galactic domination rages on with new units new campaigns and more explosive strategic combat. Starcraft Brood War takes perhaps the best computer games of all time and improves on it. With several new cinematics and six new units Brood War will exceed the expectations of gaming fans whether you have played the original Starcraft or are new to the Starcraft universe. StarCraft: Brood War continues the award-winning saga of galactic warfare as the Zerg Protoss and Terrans struggle for their continued survival. With the shattered Zerg hive torn apart by fierce in-fighting the Protoss seek to reunite with their Dark Templar brethren and begin the rebuilding of their homeworld Aiur. Terran Emperor Mengsk I having achieved his goal of total power over the human colonies must now turn his attention to both the rising power of the woman he betrayed -- Kerrigan the infamous Zerg Queen of Blades-- and a conspiracy deep within his own ranks. Features: Three all new campaigns continue the epic StarCraft storyline. New worlds to explore from the Dark Templar twilight homeworld of Shakuras to the blasted and barren deserts of Korhal. Original cinematic scenes and new music tracks. 100 new multiplayer maps Honr Valor nd Glory! Visit the Hall of Heroes and more! StarCraft - Prima s Official Strategy Guide Crisis — your only choice is Interstellar War. Complete stats for Terran Protoss and Zerg species Tactics for optimal use of all units Multiplayer strategies to devastate your opponents Detailed maps for all 30 missions Strategies for managing your resources and building your empire Terran Zerg and Protoss tech trees Advice on mastering the campaign editor StarCraft Expansion Set: Brood War - Prima s Official Strategy Guide Just when you thought the Zerg were dead . . . Critical single-player strategies Advanced multiplayer strategies for total domination Complete stats for all-new Terran Protoss and Zerg units Details about the new worlds Alternate Starcraft strategies direct from the game testers Product Highlights New Scenarios: Conquer 24 all-new scenarios set within 3 explosive campaigns New Units: Construct Lurkers Medics Valkyries Corsairs Dark Archins and more New Worlds: Explore arid deserts frozen wastes & the twilight worlds of the Dark Templar New Maps: Dominate or die in over 100 all-new multiplayer maps FREE Internet Competition: Challenge players worldwide with FREE access to Blizzard s Battle.net gaming service Windows Requirements Windows 95/98/Me or NT 4.0 Pentium 90 or equivalent 16 MB RAM 100 MB available hard drive space 2X CD-ROM drive for gameplay (4X for cinematics) Local bus SVGA video card (DirectX-compatible) Microsoft-compatible mouse DirectX-compatible sound card for audio Multi-Player Options:2 Players: 14.4 Kbps Modem 2-8 Players: TCP/IP Network or Battle.net (requires low-latency Internet Connection with Support for 32-Bit Applications) Macintosh Requirements OS 7.6 or higher Power PC 16MB MB RAM (32MB RAM for multiplayer) 80MB available hard drive space 2x CD-ROM drive for gameplay (4x for cinematics) Monitor support for 256 colors at 640 x 480 resolution

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