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StarCraft II Revisited: How Much Gaming PC Do You Need?

Tom's Hardware: "The release of the full title allows us to create a more realistic simulation. The bundled StarCraft II Map Editor gives us the ability to build a map pre-populated with multiple simultaneous battles involving all three StarCraft races at the same time. Now that the computer has to perform all of the necessary AI calculations, instead of simply playing back a movie with a predetermined outcome, we have the opportunity to perform a worst-case scenario stress test of the game’s ability to push PC hardware to its limit.

With all of these considerations in mind, it's a good time to revisit StarCraft II, post-release. Let’s start by looking at the hardware we're using to benchmark this game."

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‘Always On’ DRM Blamed for Decrease in PC Security

Electronic Theatre: Many gamers are putting themselves at risk of viruses and identity theft when playing online, a new study has revealed. Despite just under half of the gamers polled claiming to be internet security-savvy, over forty per cent claim that they wouldn’t be able to identify any of the viruses typically created to target them and a quarter never make the effort to find out.

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Razer Launch Banshee StarCraft II Gaming Headset

Electronic Theatre: The third in Razer’s series of StarCraft II themed accessories launched to celebrate the forthcoming StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm, the Banshee StarCraft II Gaming Headset is available now. Featuring a StarCraft II inspired design and detachable microphone boom, the Banshee StarCraft II Gaming Headset is the perfect addition to any StarCraft fan’s audio equipment.

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Razer Marauder StarCraft II Gaming Keyboard Now Available

Electronic Theatre: Designed for StarCraft II, the Razer Marauder StarCraft II Gaming Keyboard is a full-featured, tournament-ready keyboard maximized for compact design. As part of the series of StarCraft II themed accessories from Razer, the Razer Marauder StarCraft II Gaming Keyboard is available to purchase now.

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