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Radioactive IT BlizzCon 2009 fallout Part1: Battle.Net FAQ
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| by Mike Bantick | |
| Tuesday, 01 September 2009 | |
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Out of BlizzCon 09 Blizzard produced the following Battle.net FAQ to answer some of the questions orbiting the brains of those gearing up for the futuristic real time strategy game. What is the new Battle.net? We are building the new Battle.net to be the premier online gaming destination. The new Battle.net experience is a full-featured online game service designed specifically around Blizzard Entertainment titles, and will include a complete set of around-the-game features including a state-of-the-art matchmaking system, achievement system, social networking features, structured competitive play options, a marketplace, and much more. Our vision is to create an environment where gamers can compete online, develop an online persona, and stay connected to friends and the rest of the community while enjoying our games. In doing this, the new Battle.net will deliver the ultimate social and competitive experience for Blizzard Entertainment gamers everywhere. What is the history of Battle.net? Battle.net was the world’s first fully integrated matchmaking service, which we launched in 1996 with the release of Diablo. Battle.net evolved over the years to fully incorporate online gameplay for StarCraft, Diablo II, a re-release of Warcraft II, and Warcraft III. The Battle.net system has been in its current form, without major changes, since 2003. How much will Battle.net cost? The new Battle.net will be offered free of charge for players who purchase and register the full version of StarCraft II. What will be available to players in the StarCraft II Marketplace? After the launch of StarCraft II, we aim to add the StarCraft II Marketplace to Battle.net, which will create a vibrant ecosystem of user-generated content, including multiplayer maps, single-player scenarios, challenges, themes, and more. How will Battle.net affect my multiplayer StarCraft II experience? We’ll be implementing a new auto-matchmaking system, with advanced skill tracking to allow players to be matched with other players of similar skill level. This will help players consistently face evenly matched competition. We’ll also be implementing various leagues and ladder systems to allow a more competitive StarCraft II landscape. CONCLUDED on Page 2 |
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