StarCraft received critical acclaim on its launch in , but few could have predicted its wild success in South Korea, where it became something of a national sport. Professional teams, tournaments, and TV channels sprung up around the game, which arrived in the country just as Korean internet cafes — known locally as PC bangs — exploded in popularity. A sequel, released in , helped drive renewed global interest in e-sports.
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Blizzard is no doubt hoping to create some buzz around StarCraft: Remastered , an updated version of the game due later this year. That version will feature 4K graphics support and improved online matchmaking for multiplayer sessions. To get the original, at no charge and with no strings, use these download links these begin the download immediately :.
Windows version. Mac version. Keep in mind that freebies tend to melt the Interwebs, so don't be surprised if you encounter a download delay or other issue. This is not, to my knowledge, a time-limited offer, so you should be able to get it at some point, even if you have difficulty initially. Interestingly, this is a newly patched version of StarCraft 1.
You can get a full rundown of the updates in this post on Blizzard's StarCraft forum. What's more, this version includes not only the core game, but also the Brood War expansion pack.
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