We have just released the fourth installment of our StarCraft II Battle Reports, a series of videos created for the official website in order to give you a closer look at the fast-paced, intense, and exciting-to-watch multiplayer matches of StarCraft II. In this latest battle report, you'll see two of Blizzard Entertainment's best players go head-to-head as the zerg and protoss while our commentators, StarCraft II lead designer Dustin Browder and eSports team member Robert Simpson, dissect and analyze the on-screen action for you.

BattleReport #4
Map: Lost Temple
Matchup: Protoss versus Terran
http://www.starcraft2.com/features/battlereports/4.xml

BattleReport #3
Map: Scrapyard
Matchup: Zerg versus Protoss
http://www.starcraft2.com/features/battlereports/3.xml

BattleReport #2
Map: Blistering Sands
Matchup: Terran versus Zerg
http://www.starcraft2.com/features/battlereports/2.xml

BattleReport #1
Map: Kulas Ravine
Matchup: Terran versus Protoss
http://www.starcraft2.com/features/battlereports/1.xml

Many people have been asking where they can get beta keys for StarCraft II. Here are a few of the opportunities out there right now, and more will come as we approach closer to beta.


"Vespene Laughs"
A Blizzard ComicCraft Series

For a long time, we've seen many talented artists doodle up some hilarious comics! Hell, it's about time we send out some prizes as well as StarCraft II swag! We hope for this event to be a monthly contest where we can constantly show off what the Blizzard Art Community is capable of.

Send us your StarCraft-themed comics and we'll choose the funniest or most interesting to be showcased on a special gallery page. Remember, we're looking for the best StarCraft humor out there. You can submit comics created in any medium, just make sure they're relevant to StarCraft II, original, and make us laugh.

The first place winner of each month will receive two StarCraft II beta keys, a StarCraft-themed T-shirt, and a StarCraft II poster. Two runners-up will also receive prize packages. For more information, see the official contest page here:
http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/community/contests/starcraftcomic/index.html

Each month, new winners will be selected and updated here:
http://www.starcraft2.com/features/contests/comic-winners.xml

Blizzard Theme Park Contest (Ends for North America March 30th, end dates differ for each region, check with the regional site)
This is a great opportunity to get creative, especially since we'll be giving out a pair of beta keys to each category winner. Go Go Go!
Win Beta Keys - Blizzard Theme Park Contest http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=15230879667&sid=3000

Best Overall Blizzard Theme Park
http://www.blizzard.com/shared/blizz-com/images/misc/contests/blizzardthemepark/winner.jpg

Best StarCraft Theme Park
http://www.blizzard.com/shared/blizz-com/images/misc/contests/blizzardthemepark/starcraft.jpg

Best Warcraft Theme Park
http://www.blizzard.com/shared/blizz-com/images/misc/contests/blizzardthemepark/warcraft.jpg

Best Diablo Theme Park
http://www.blizzard.com/shared/blizz-com/images/misc/contests/blizzardthemepark/diablo.jpg

Honorable Mentions
http://www.blizzard.com/us/misc/contests/blizzardthemepark/

Warcraft III The Frozen Throne Tournament Season Winners 2009
The top 20 eligible participants at the end of each region’s invitational ladder will receive a StarCraft II beta key.
http://www.battle.net/tournaments/2009/faq.shtml

Upcoming Opportunities to look out for:
Beta Opt-in
BlizzCast Contests/Events
Future Find Raynor Screenshots (will be announced when it starts, unfortunately does not include previous finds)
StarCraft II Trivia
StarCraft II Fan Site Program
and more...

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Q u o t e:
karune, i cant sleep until you answer us this: WHO IS TYU????

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One of our associate producers who was in the game as observer mode.

Irishguy: thanks for catching that.