Is StarCraft related to Warcraft?

Warcraft is a game series created by Blizzard Entertainment. Originally, Warcraft was an RTS series akin to StarCraft, though it has since embraced an MMORPG format.

What came first Warcraft vs StarCraft?

Blizzard had already made the first two Warcraft games, the first Diablo, and would release the first StarCraft less than a year later, so The Lost Vikings 2 was truly the last bastion of the old days of Blizzard.

Is StarCraft 2 a prequel?

StarCraft II is a sequel to the real-time strategy game StarCraft, announced on May 19, 2007, at the Blizzard World Wide Invitational in Seoul, South Korea. It was eventually set to be released as a trilogy.

Are Blizzard games connected?

Your game progress is tied to your Play Region, and isn’t shared across regions. By default, you will play in your home region, which is determined by your country of residence. Choosing to play in a different region may negatively affect your connection to our servers.

Is WOW and Diablo in the same universe?

The Diablo franchise is another game universe, this one totally RPG and not Strategy, created by Blizzard. It is not related to the Warcraft universe in any way, nor are there significant contributions from that universe to this one. Although, there have been some rumors of more linkage.

What games do Activision Blizzard make?

Among major intellectual properties produced by Activision Blizzard are Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk’s, Spyro/Skylanders, World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch, and Candy Crush Saga.

Who is Amon StarCraft?

Amon, otherwise known as the Dark Voice, the Fallen One, the Dark One, the Dark God, the Eternal One, the Master, and Truth-bringer, was a malevolent xel’naga connected to the Void. He sought to break the “corrupt” cycle of the xel’naga and bring all life to an end, before remaking it in his image.

Is Diablo and Warcraft in the same universe?

What is included in Starcraft 2 account creation?

Upon account creation, StarCraft II includes the following: The complete Wings of Liberty campaign. Full use of Raynor, Kerrigan, and Artanis Co-Op Commanders, with all others available for free up to level five. Full access to custom games, including all races, AI difficulties, and maps.

Is StarCraft II free to play?

StarCraft® II is available free to play, with additional single player, co-op, and cosmetic content available for purchase. Upon account creation, StarCraft II includes the following:

How many awards has StarCraft won?

StarCraft has received multiple awards, including being named as one of the best games of all time by GameSpot, IGN, and Game Informer. According to Blizzard Entertainment, StarCraft has won 37 awards and has received a star on the floor of the Metreon as part of the Walk of Game in San Francisco in early 2006.

Can I run StarCraft on Windows Vista?

Newer releases of the game available through Battle.net or discs that include the Windows Vista label don’t support the spawn installation. StarCraft takes place in a science fiction universe created by Chris Metzen and James Phinney for Blizzard Entertainment.