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StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

First StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm cinematic teaser and 40 new screens

By Tyler_ Nagata published 31 May 2011

Forty-four second cinematic trailer and 40 new screenshots of Kerrigan and company

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decision made during the Wings of Liberty%26rsquo;s campaign. Will those choices carry over to Heart of the Swarm? And what is up with the former Queen of Blades, destroyer of civilizations, and breaker of Jim Raynor%26rsquo;s heart Sarah Kerrigan?

Above: More Heart of the Swarm screenshere

We just returned from Blizzard's headquarters where we got our first look at Heart of the Swarm. So check out our preview for answers and more details from our first impressions of StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm%26rsquo;s singleplayer campaign. In the meantime, why not visit our recently updatedscreenshot gallery? We%26rsquo;ve got 40 brand new images showing off some of the new missions, environments, Kerrigan%26rsquo;s Battle Focus, and Zerg evolution features.

May 31, 2011

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