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Blizzard's Best Games of Competitive SC2

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Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33432 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-07-31 19:02:05
July 30 2020 06:04 GMT
#1
As part of the StarCraft II 10th anniversary celebration, Blizzard SC2 team member and former TL.net writer Monk has compiled his list of best StarCraft II games.

Monk used to help compile and write the TL.net Best Games of the Year lists, and I'm glad he's let his elitist streak slip into these Blizzard articles as well

Check out these articles and the games! These matches have all stood the test of time, and make excellent viewing even 10 years after StarCraft II's release.

Wings: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/starcraft2/23485202/reflections-on-a-decade-the-best-games-of-competitive-starcraft-ii-part-i-wings-of-liberty

Heart: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/starcraft2/23485203/reflections-on-a-decade-the-best-games-of-competitive-starcraft-ii-part-ii-heart-of-the-swarm

Legacy: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/starcraft2/23485204/reflections-on-a-decade-the-best-games-of-competitive-starcraft-ii-part-iii-legacy-of-the-void


2010 winner: Boxer vs Kyrix, GSL Open Season 2 Quarterfinals



2011 winner: DongRaeGu vs MMA, Blizzard Cup Finals



2011 runner-up: Kiwikaki vs Stephano, IPL3 Round of 32



2012 winner: GuMiho vs MMA, GSTL Season 2 Finals



2012 runner-up: Mvp vs Squirtle, GSL Code S Season 2 finals

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ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
July 30 2020 06:23 GMT
#2
Ah yes Kiwikaki vs Stephano. There's quite a bit sitting around doing nothing, but at least the payoff at the end is worth it. Another game that it reminds me of from the same time period (where the sitting around was even longer, and the payoff was definitely not worth it) was Darkforce vs Mvp (also on Shattered Temple) for that Geforce event. Too bad there doesn't seem to be a VOD available for that one.
digmouse
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
China6329 Posts
July 30 2020 06:28 GMT
#3
Bold choice putting MMA vs DRG ahead of Mvp vs Squirtle.
TranslatorIf you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33432 Posts
July 30 2020 06:50 GMT
#4
On July 30 2020 15:28 digmouse wrote:
Bold choice putting MMA vs DRG ahead of Mvp vs Squirtle.


Same as TL.net's list, it's not wrong
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13977 Posts
July 30 2020 07:07 GMT
#5
On July 30 2020 15:28 digmouse wrote:
Bold choice putting MMA vs DRG ahead of Mvp vs Squirtle.

Yeah I'm not sure if I agree. The more I think about it as the years go by the more insane I realize Mvp v Squirtle was
Kaina + Drones Linkcro Summon Cupsie Yummy Way
I wasbanned fromthis
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
113 Posts
July 30 2020 07:19 GMT
#6
Snute.
munch
Profile Joined July 2014
Mute City2363 Posts
July 30 2020 07:25 GMT
#7
gtfo not putting Leenock vs jjakji on this
WriterForm is temporary, MMA is permanent || http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/508630-article-archive
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-07-30 07:46:40
July 30 2020 07:45 GMT
#8
Marineking vs Kyrix was mind blowing!

Also shout out to BitByBit. His games were, at the very least, highly amusing.
swarminfestor
Profile Joined September 2017
Malaysia2449 Posts
July 30 2020 07:46 GMT
#9
Where is Taeja vs Innovation? Should be included too.
Rogue & Maru fan boy. ^^
Dingodile
Profile Joined December 2011
4135 Posts
July 30 2020 07:59 GMT
#10
The first months of HotS had plenty insane games with Taeja, Innovation, sOs and Soulkey.
Grubby | ToD | Moon | Lyn | Sky
Sorathez
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Australia209 Posts
July 30 2020 08:02 GMT
#11
Mvp vs Squirtle not better than MMA vs DRG? wtf get outta here with that. Mvp vs Squirtle was arguably the best game ever played let alone just in 2012.
There's no sense crying over every mistake. You just keep trying till you run out of cake.
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13977 Posts
July 30 2020 08:21 GMT
#12
On July 30 2020 16:46 swarminfestor wrote:
Where is Taeja vs Innovation? Should be included too.

They havent done 2013/hots yet
Kaina + Drones Linkcro Summon Cupsie Yummy Way
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33432 Posts
July 30 2020 08:35 GMT
#13
On July 30 2020 17:02 Sorathez wrote:
Mvp vs Squirtle not better than MMA vs DRG? wtf get outta here with that. Mvp vs Squirtle was arguably the best game ever played let alone just in 2012.


well, they didn't occur in the same year
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Swisslink
Profile Joined March 2011
2954 Posts
July 30 2020 09:11 GMT
#14
Just watched MK vs. Kyrix and... the lack of upgrades in so many old games always confuses me. 3/3 vs. 0/0 games seem so ridiculously stupid if you look at it from today's perspective.
TelecoM
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States10675 Posts
July 30 2020 09:16 GMT
#15
Amazing game picks! Good job Monk!
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HeroSandro
Profile Joined July 2019
531 Posts
July 30 2020 09:56 GMT
#16
Forgot how funny/dumb the archon toilet was and looked like
kaby
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation195 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-07-30 10:27:50
July 30 2020 10:27 GMT
#17
It won't be too hard to guess what race the author of this list was playing and what year he stopped following SC2
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
July 30 2020 10:43 GMT
#18
On July 30 2020 19:27 kaby wrote:
It won't be too hard to guess what race the author of this list was playing and what year he stopped following SC2


I'm dying to hear your guess
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Luolis
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Finland7115 Posts
July 30 2020 10:55 GMT
#19
2010 no mana vs naama?

Also if 2013 best game isnt taeja-inno, this is rigged.
pro cheese woman / Its never Sunny in Finland. Perkele / FinnishStarcraftTrivia
dysenterymd
Profile Joined January 2019
1238 Posts
July 30 2020 11:00 GMT
#20
Nah 2013 best game should be Gumiho Losira. Wouldn't be surprised if Taeja-Inno or Scarlett-Bomber takes it.
Serral | Inno | sOs | soO | Has | Classic
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