Update 2: The second match, GARIMTO(Protoss) vs Bright(Zerg), has been streamed to the public from v.pcgames.com.cn. Click for part 1, part 2, and part 3.
Update: A few StarCraft II photos have emerged from the event as well. The first are from Fomos:
Several StarCraft II exhibition matches took place at E-Stars Seoul 2009 using the Korean version of StarCraft II (with Korean unit names, etc). This was the roster as posted by E-Stars Seoul:
1st match 11:00~12:00 WhO(Protoss) vs Shy(Terran) 2nd match 12:30~13:30 GARIMTO(Protoss) vs Bright(Zerg) 3rd 15:00~16:00 Check(Zerg) vs DayFly(Terran) 4th 16:00~17:00 nal_ra(Protoss) vs JoyO(Terran) 5th 17:00~18:00 Moon(Zerg) vs NaDa(Terran)
The first match of these matches, WhO (Protoss) vs Shy (Terran), was streamed to the public by thisisgame.com:
Part 1:
Part 2:
Moon, a top WarCraft III pro-gamer, and Nada, a top StarCraft pro-gamer played two matches against each other and won one each. The following is an interview translated from Fomos:
Nada Q: So how was it playing the game? A: I thought the games we played turned out better than I expected. It was fun, and while I'm nervous when playing Starcraft 1, there were a lot of things I was curious about while playing Starcraft 2, so I could make up build orders on the fly.
Q: Compare the game to Starcraft 1? A: Well, the pros are the graphics, and ummm unit counters and combinations? I think that's a big advantage for the game. For cons, umm... maybe that it's too hard right now (laughs)? Compared to Starcraft 1 anyway. Because I haven't adjusted, haven't played enough.
Q: Do you think it will be popular in Korea? A: It's hard for me to judge that. But there seems to be a lot of interest, and I think if you played SC1, you're probably going to try SC2. Trying it out for yourself is the best way to know. Personally, I think it's fun.
Q: How was it playing against Moon? A: I think he went soft on me. It was fun, and I hope we can play again if we get the chance. Moon Q: How was it playing against Nada? A: It was fun to play against Nada. I don't know the unit counters well and haven't played the game enough, so my understanding of the game is lacking. When the game is released I'd like to play him again for fun.
Q: What do you think of Starcraft 2? A: In terms of pros, I think the similarities in interface with Warcraft 3 will help me adjust quickly. I think you could do well in SC2 using SC1 strategies, but there will also be some new strategies as well. I think SC1 players could adjust fairly well.
Q: How were the Korean translations? A: Ummm, I didn't think deeply about it... but I think I'll play the English version.
StarCraft: Legacy will report on any videos that might surface of the other four matches. In addition, if you attended the event and want to share your experiences with the fans, please email gradius[at]sclegacy.com.
