A few days ago, I posted the first Star Craft II TV Commercial. The actual release date for the game is in a couple of days, 27 July 2010; 12 years since the first StarCraft game.
Of course many of you already know about the numerous new things about the game like the physics engine, the backgrounds, new buildings, new abilities, and the new units. For the benefit of those who don't know, here are a few of the new units and a very brief description. I will not be going into details though.
New Units for the Zerg. I had to put these guys on the top because for the many times that I have checked the site for their new units, The Zerg were the last to have a complete list.
> Queen - It's not new. It only has a different look. One thing, it no longer flies.
> Baneling - An explosive evolved form of the Zergling.
> Overseer - Evolved Overlord.
> Roach - A quick regenerating, acid spitting slug.
> Infestor - Parasite carriers. Temporarily controls bios.
> Corruptor - Like the infestor, but permanently controls mechs.
> Nydus Worm - They're like a cross between a Nydus Canal and the Sandworms of Dune.
> Brood Lord - Zerg air strike units. Much like the old Guardians.
New Units for the Protoss. Now with stronger shields. At least I think they do.
> Stalker - Much like the Dragoon but can teleport.
> Sentry - Shield generator, illusion generator. Very useful.
> Immortal - Upgraded Dragoons.
> Warp Prism - Transporter and mobile Pylon in one.
> Colossus - A towering robot.
> Phoenix - Replaces the Scouts and Corsairs.
> Void Ray - Like a smaller version of the Empire's Deathstar.
> Mothership - Now this is a Deathstar.
New Terran Units. Meh... They're still pretty human.
> Marauder - Upgraded Firebat.
> Reaper - More like a Marine with jetpacks.
> Hellion - Replaces the Vulture.
> Thor - A big ass unit. Only unit built outside a Factory.
> Viking - Much like the Striker VX/Chopper VX from Red Alert 3.
> Medivac - A Medic and Dropship all in one.
> Raven - Replaces the Science Vessel.
> Banshee - Terran air strike vehicle.
Of course, there are also new buildings, new looks to old units (like the Zerg Queen), and new characters especially for the Terrans. But I'll just leave the game to introduce them to you. I still am waiting for the Protoss-Zerg hybrid that the expansion Brood War hinted on way back when.
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