The new expansion is called Legacy of the Void.
Blizzard Reveals New StarCraft II Expansion : Read more
Blizzard Reveals New StarCraft II Expansion : Read more
alkarnur said:...honest-to-God good guy* in the whole of fiction...
You know what? I'll share a bit more.
Before SC1 was released, when Blizzard previewed the game, one of the major criticism at that time was that StarCraft was essentially "WarCraft/Orcs in Space". At that time, Blizzard listened to the criticism and changed course and as a result one of the most creative, refined, popular, revolutionary (in terms of eSports, and of RTS balance of asymmetric factions), iconic and cult titles of all time was made.
But then SC2 comes along, I changed it back to being "Orcs in Space":
Zeratul = Medivh in space. Prophet character that tries to warn others of the coming return of the Xel'Naga / Demon army.
Xel'Naga = Titans in space.
Amon = Sargeras in space = fallen Xel'Naga/Titan
Hybrid = Demons in space, except Demons are fiery and red, while Hybrid are lightningy and blue. Amazing!
Zerg Roaches = Crypt Fiends in space
The Overmind = the Lich King in space.
Kerrigan = Arthas in space.
The Overmind is created by the Xel'Naga Fallen One / Demon Lord to create and lead an army. The Overmind / Lich King with his massive psychic powers, hatches an elaborate plan, where he plans events many years in advance. The plan consists of finding and converting a champion, Arthas / Kerrigan, to the side of the Undead Scourge / Zerg Swarm so that champion can then free the Overmind/Lich King and the Swarm/Scourge from Amon/Sargeras (and Kil'Jaeden).
It's like Blizzard are plagiarizing themselves.