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http://tr.im/StarC2

Another year, another �almost done� video game taking top 
prize.

This time, it goes to "StarCraft II," Blizzard�s long-
anticipated sequel to the real-time strategy blockbuster 
"StarCraft: Brood War." The game picks up the story where 
the first game left off, continuing the battle between the 
Protoss, Terran and Zerg. But the alien super-races must 
have signed some sort of armistice, because 12 years have 
lapsed since StarCraft�s release, and there�s still no 
StarCraft II.

We were supposed to see a StarCraft II beta during 2009, 
but it�s been pushed back to first half of 2010. And the 
latest official announcements from Blizzard have pegged the 
game for a final-code release later in 2010. The company 
says the upcoming launch of its Battle.net online gaming 
service is to blame.

So, we realize we�re bending our own rules a little to 
include StarCraft II on this year�s list. But we reserve 
every right to do so based on several factors.

First, a playable version of StarCraft II debuted over two 
years ago at BlizzCon 2007. There�s been no action since 
then, just an agonizingly long wait. Furthermore, we�ve 
seen first-hand reports, videos, demos and written reviews 
of the game all along, and the whole experience has been 
built up into an epic tease.

Amazon.com (if you're patient): http://tr.im/SCraft2