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'Blizzard WCS' Launches for iOS, Allows for Mobile Streaming of StarCraft II WCS

Friday August 9, 2013 7:49 AM PDT by Richard Padilla

Video game company Blizzard Entertainment has launched Blizzard WCS for iOS, an app made specifically for tracking the progress of the StarCraft II World Championship Series (WCS). The app allows users the ability to watch live streams of WCS matches as well as archived videos with AirPlay capability, and also features content that spotlights individual players and eSports news.

The Blizzard WCS app for iPhone, iPod, and iPad is the perfect tool for eSports fans to keep up with all the exciting action of the StarCraft II World Championship Series. This app allows you to view live WCS matches and videos on demand (VODs), check results of prior matches, read eSports news, watch exclusive videos, and more!

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty originally launched on the Mac in 2010, and its expansion, StarCraft II: Heart of The Swarm launched this past March. Blizzard WCS is a universal app that can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]

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115 months ago

is there a point to watching Starcraft?

Is there a point to watching any sport or e-sport?
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115 months ago

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115 months ago

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