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StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void has launched but could a StarCraft MMO follow?

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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void is the final instalment from Blizzard in the current series</td></tr>
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STARCRAFT 2: Legacy of the Void launched on November 10, bringing an end to the current story, but could Blizzard follow up the third and final instalment with a StarCraft MMO and make it work?</div>
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The game launched just days after <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/blizzcon-2015-live-updates-on-world-of.html" target="_blank">BlizzCon 2015 </a>wrapped up, bringing with it the first look at the epic campaign, while sharing a stage with some of Blizzard's biggest titles.</div>
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The premise for this final expansion is on the intergalactic journey to unite the protoss race, take back their homeworld, and vanquish the ancient evil that now threatens to consume all life in the Koprulu sector.</div>
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The standalone title features a new campaign where players will take on the role of Artanis, Hierarch of the Daelaam, as well as new features such as Archon Mode, Co-op Missions, automated tournaments, and new multiplayer units for each faction.</div>
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“An epic campaign, game-changing multiplayer units, and all-new co-op and competitive modes combine to make Legacy of the Void our best StarCraft game yet,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment.</div>
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“With more gameplay and story updates planned for after launch, and a new era of world-class StarCraft II esports ahead of us, the future of strategy gaming has never been brighter.”</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BlizzCon 2015 revealed more on the Nova Covert Ops missions</td></tr>
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The new features available to fans adds a finished polish to Legacy of the Void, with Archon Mode offering two players shared control over a single base and units as they take on an enemy duo in multiplayer action.</div>
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Co-op Missions, meanwhile, provide players with an objective-based cooperative play mode where players team up to battle through a series of challenging scenarios with their own unique abilities and leveling up options as they progress.</div>
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The StarCraft franchise has a huge, dedicated following that will want to know what comes next for the series that helped launch eSports.</div>
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We already know that the game will have nine of the newly announced Nova Covert Ops missions added to the game next year, starting with the first three in Spring 2016.</div>
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Legacy of the Void level developer, Jack Huck spoke to The Express at BlizzCon, revealing how the team managed to fine tune the game.</div>
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"We have to be very critical of our work, you can't take it personally, it's almost to0 easy for us to try things, remove it and the move onto something new.</div>
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"That's really how you achieve such a high level of quality, be ready to be critical of it and try not to get attached as it can always be made better."</div>
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Blizzard are yet to reveal what future they have planned for the StarCraft franchise after the Nova missions, although they have confirmed that they still have a lot they want to do with the RTS title and know for certain that fans don't want to see it abandoned.</div>
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So we thought we'd ask how Huck felt as a fan working on the Legacy of the Void and his view on the potential release of a StarCraft MMO.</div>
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"I grew up playing StarCraft, so working on this [Legacy of the Void] is great because I have always loved this game and this world.</div>
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And when asked about if he thought a StarCraft would work, he replied: "It could be cool, it would never be my decision, but I think it could be cool."</div>
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"The MMO market is not my area of expertise though."</div>
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When it comes to franchise characters making a jump from one game to another, like in Heroes of the Storm, Huck revealed how developers worked together.</div>
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"In the case of Artanis we were able to give some feedback on the character but ultimately they [Heroes team] make the final decision because they know what is best for their game.</div>
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"It's really fun as a game developer, to play their game and give them feedback on it."</div>

StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void has launched but could a StarCraft MMO follow?

StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void is the final instalment from Blizzard in the current series STARCRAFT 2: Legacy of the Void lau...

BlizzCon 2015 LIVE: Updates on World of Warcraft Legion, StarCraft 2, Overwatch release

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BLIZZCON is the place to have most of your questions answered if you’re a World of Warcraft fan but it seems the release date for WoW expansion, Legion has already been confirmed.</div>
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<strong>UPDATE THREE: </strong>More on those RTS missions for StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void.</div>
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Three Nova Covert Ops were revealed today, which will be released next year in a series of single-player mission packs.</div>
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The missions will focus on a more Campaign experience, where fans will be able to unlock unique abilities, weapons updates and gear slots.</div>
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Blizzard have confirmed that there will be plenty of army management within the missions but it will also include Nova solo experiences as well.</div>
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The new content is set to explore Nova's character more and is set after the events of Legacy of the Void.</div>
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<strong>UPDATE TWO:</strong> The World of Warcraft: Legion expansion pack has been confirmed as a Summer 2016 release, while an earlier leak revealed that the game would arrive on or before September 21.</div>
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More of the lore on the conflict with the Legion was fleshed out in a new trailer, which also confirmed the return of a fan-favourite character.</div>
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Heathstone: The League of Explorers has been announced, adding new missions to the game next week.</div>
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Players will Questing for the staff of origination from November 12, while also adding new cards. </div>
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Reno Jackson is in need of saving in the first mission revealed by Blizzard at Blizzcon. </div>
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Blizzard's Jeff Kaplan gave an update on the company's new game Overwatch, confirming that three new heroes and a new map will be part of the game. </div>
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Overwatch will be released Spring 2016 on Xbox One, PS4 abd PC.</div>
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The Xbox One and PS4 versions will include origin skins of select characters, which will also be available on PC.</div>
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Update One: Blizzcon has officially kicked off with new info on the World Warcraft: Legion expansion, as well Blizzard's upcoming title, Overwatch. </div>
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The official opening ceremony will cover all the biggest news for fans of the company's biggest titles, including StarCraft 2 and Hearthstone.</div>
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StarCraft 2 was first up, focusing on the game's next expansion, Legacy of the Void. </div>
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President of Blizzard, Mike Morhaine revealed that developers are creating StarCraft mission packs for the game.</div>
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The first three RTS missions will come in Spring 2016, with more details set to be unveiled later today.</div>
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A post on the Battle.net website appears to confirmed that <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/world-of-warcraft-legion-live-blizzards.html" target="_blank">World Of WarCraft: Legion</a> is coming later in 2016.</div>
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"Expected game release on or before September 21st, 2016,” the post which was spotted by fans this week, reveals.</div>
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An image was also found, unveiling some of the pre-purchase bonuses available which includes a Level 100 character jump and early access to the new Demon Hunter hero class. </div>
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The standard edition of the popular MMO will come in at around $50, although no set UK price can be confirmed as of now.</div>
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For those who buy the digital deluxe edition, costing $69.99,  they can expect to find an in-game mount, additional content for Blizzard’s Diablo 3 and StarCraft 2 titles and a pet.</div>
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The latest expansion to World of Warcraft was revealed at Gamescom and will introduce the new Demon Hunter class, as well as fresh foes to fight.</div>
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WoW players found out they are set to face the armies of the Legion and other dark forces across an array of new zones, including dungeons and raids, some of which have already been detailed by Blizzard.</div>
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<strong>Three new dungeons include:</strong></div>
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Halls of Valor - A level up dungeon in the clouds above Stormheim, inspired by Valhalla. which will include the VryKul's God king who is co-operating with the Legion.</div>
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Black Rook Hold: An ancient Elven stronghold gone bad and the ancestral home of Lord Ravencrest.</div>
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Vault of the Wardens: A return to the Demon Hunter prison where you begin the hunt for Illidan, confirmed start point for Demon Hunters.</div>
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Raids including the Emerald Nightmare and Suramar Palace were also discussed, with the Nightmare including seven bosses, the pursuit of Cenarius and a face off against Xavius.</div>
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BlizzCon 2015 LIVE: Updates on World of Warcraft Legion, StarCraft 2, Overwatch release

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