2023-07-15 10:34:00
The world of video games and eSports is agitated around recent statements by Jez Corden, a well-known journalist in the sector, who hinted that Blizzard Entertainment might be working on a new installment of the famous Starcraft saga.
In a series of Tweets from July 9, relayed by JudgeHypea site specializing in Blizzard games, Corden spoke with fans of the franchise, slipping clues that might suggest an ongoing development of the highly anticipated Starcraft 3.
Although this July 14, he clarified that it may not be explicitly regarding the development of SC3, he nevertheless affirmed that the license was not abandoned.
It’s impossible to talk regarding Starcraft without mentioning its phenomenal impact on the eSports landscape.
Starcraft: Brood War, released in 1998, and its sequel, Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty, released in 2010, were among the first games to popularize eSports, especially in South Korea, where TV channels were even dedicated to gaming competitions.
For many former players, Starcraft is a Proust madeleine, a nostalgic throwback to a time when game mechanics were less complex, but where strategy and speed were king.
The possibility of a Starcraft 3 is therefore news that arouses both intense excitement and some concern: will the magic recipe still work in 2023?
At a time when Battle Royales and MOBAs dominate the eSports arena, the idea of an RTS (Real Time Strategy) like Starcraft 3 raises questions. The video game market has evolved a lot since the release of Starcraft II, and the public has diversified. Players’ attention is more than ever contested by a myriad of different titles and genres.
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However, if Blizzard manages to adapt and modernize the mechanics of Starcraft while retaining the essence that made the franchise so successful, the company might well succeed in bringing the series back to the forefront of esports.
For now, nothing is certain. Jez Corden’s statements have revived speculation, but no official statement from Blizzard has confirmed or denied this information.
In the meantime, die-hard fans are holding their breath, hoping the rumors will turn into reality.
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