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I remember asking the guy on my right, “What are those on the ramp? Are they creep tumors or more burrow…” . Before I could finish, however, my words were drowned out by a beautiful cacophony that only StarCraft can induce. The marines wailing as they perished, the roar of the delighted crowd. And, rising above it all, the voice of Day[9]. The man whose captivating tales of the NA StarCraft scene had birthed my love for the game, had the perfect words for the moment, “OH MY GOD!” he trumpeted—his voice echoing through the historic Hammerstein Ballroom. “This is the most incredible ZvT I’ve ever seen!”
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I’ll never forget the way Scarlett played that day. Her dynamism and tactical acumen remains an inspiration—an indelible reminder of how magical StarCraft can be.
The StarCraft II scene is smaller these days. Some left with Brood Lord/Infestor. Others exited when Swarm Hosts replaced them. The dissolution of Proleague was another reason to leave behind, but we always stayed. It didn’t matter when Blizzard stopped contributing to prize pools or when the ESL did the same nearly a half decade later.
We have a million reasons to mourn what StarCraft II was, but there are just as many to celebrate what the game is today. The community has rallied like never before in recent months. In Korea, the RSL (Revival StarCraft League) is entering its second season. Organized by Tasteless, Gemini, State, and Ziggy and primarily funded by fans—the league has already received enough money for a third online season and an offline finals.
But RSL isn’t the only show in town. HomeStoryCup recently held their 27th edition of the legendary event—predictably smashing their 20,000 Euro fundraising goal along the way. In Bulgaria, BGE Stara Zagora went off without a hitch. And, as remarkable as the event, and its $10,000 prize pool was, whispers that we might be getting another edition next year are an even greater reason to celebrate.
Gerald and his partners over at FEL (Fusion Esports League) hosted an offline event in Krakow over the summer. With almost 200,000 unique viewers on their first attempt, the event could only be considered a resounding success. StarCraft II may be 15 years old, but Gerald and his partners might have birthed something special not only for Polish StarCraft fans, but the world at large.
The lads over at ComeBackTV (FunKa, Koka, and TKL) are already midway through hosting “Maestros of The Game”. Featuring a star studded lineup and $20,000 in prize money, the event culminates with a battle between the top four to be held in Paris, France. And, as seems to be the theme lately, they nearly doubled their original $30,000 goal.
UrsaTV are best known for their beloved “Brawls”, but the recently announced Constellation Cup is only part of an enormous festival of StarCraft with more than $15,000 in prize money on the line. Their owner, Bruno, is set on establishing Ottawa as a gaming hub, with StarCraft at the epicenter of it.
That's far from all, though. Whether it’s uThermal 2v2 events or the more traditional tournaments held by Wardii or Pig, we are able to watch top-notch StarCraft all week long. The way the StarCraft community has sprung into action isn’t surprising. Every one of those organizations and the players who participate in their events love this game.
I love it too.
It is my pleasure to officially announce SC4ALL—a North American StarCraft LAN featuring StarCraft II, Brood War and even StarCraft 64. Alongside Nerd Street, Protostegosaurus, and chelseafan, we aim to build something for StarCraft nerds, by StarCraft nerds. An event that will deliver an unforgettable experience to not just those who attend live, but for the thousands watching online. We are here to carry on StarCraft II’s rich tradition of grass root tournaments and add our voice to the chorus of those who are already running events all over the globe. Most importantly, our number one goal is to bring StarCraft fans together. It doesn’t matter if you’re a lifelong fan or new to the game. It doesn’t matter who you cheer for, where you live or what race you play. As long as you share a love for StarCraft, SC4ALL is a home for you.
Nov 1-2, 2025, 401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19108
We’ll be there. Won’t you come join us?
Tickets Available NOW: https://nerdstreet.com/events/sc4all-2025-11-01?section=overview
Huge shoutout to my partners on this event. Without their support and collaboration, this event would not be possible.
Written by SCHistorian
Edited by Mizenhauer
