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StarCraft: Brood War Patch Version 1.18 Makes The Game Completely Free
Blizzard updated StarCraft: Brood War today, and as part of that update, the game is now free.
StarCraft is now FREE w/ Patch 1.18!
— StarCraft (@StarCraft) April 18, 2017
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You can head to Blizzard's website to see some of the details of the patch, and also to download the game for your platform of choice. I am currently installing the game on my Mac as I write up this post.
If you want a slightly newer version of the StarCraft you know and love, this summer will see the release StarCraft Remastered. For more on that game, head here.
[Source: StarCraft]
Our Take
Not much to say here other than... cool. I'm excited to check out the game.
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