StarCraft

StarCraft, the first release in the StarCraft series, is a military science fiction real-time strategy game by Blizzard Entertainment.

Fast Facts

1. Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
2. Platform: PC, Mac OS, Mac OS X, Nintendo 64
3. Genre: Real-Time Strategy
4. Mode: Single player, multiplayer
5. Listed seventh on IGN's "Top 100 Games of All Time"
6. One of the best-selling PC games with over nine million copies sold
7. Corporate-sponsored professional South Korean players and teams participate in multiplayer matches and compete in televised tournaments
8. Rating: ESRB Teen (T)
9. Release Date:
   • April 01, 1998: PC
   • March 1999: Mac OS
   • June 13, 2000: Nintendo 64

GamePlay

Players focus on the acquisition and control of resources harvested by worker units: minerals and vespene gas. Minerals, which display as blue crystalline formations, are required for all normal units. Vespene gas, which appears as a geyser with green clouds emanating from it, is required for advanced units and upgrades. A refinery must be constructed before worker units can harvest vespene gas. Blizzard's Internet service Battle.net enables online multiplayer gaming with no additional fees.

Story

Set in the 26th century, the game revolves around three species fighting for dominance in a distant part of the Milky Way galaxy:

1. Terrans: Humans exiled from Earth
2. Zerg: Insectoid race in pursuit of genetic perfection
3. Protoss: Humanoid species with advanced technology and psionic abilities

• The storyline has been adapted and expanded through a series of novels. There are currently three available expansion packs and a sequel in development.

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