How StarCraft Changed An Entire Country

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
  • StarCraft has been one of the most played games in internet cafes in South Korea for 24 years. These gaming hot spots, called PC Bangs, house dozens to hundreds of PCs, and when StarCraft launched in 1998 it fueled the massive expansion of PC Bangs, spawned an entire esports industry, and made 15-year-old kids rock stars. Here's why StarCraft is an immortal game, and still holds a top 10 spot in PC Bangs to this day.
    #IGN

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  • @three_o_two
    @three_o_two 2 ปีที่แล้ว +448

    We joke about Starcraft being a 'folk game' here in Korea. Young kids aren't really passionate or interested in SC these days, but every Korean, young and old, knows and is proud of being the infamous dominating country and the author of first page of E-sports history.

    • @mareksicinski3726
      @mareksicinski3726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Or the first in big broadcast esports. There are some people from younger generations still who play a lot of SC still afaik

    • @l_ifeefi_l1998
      @l_ifeefi_l1998 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sc in korea will die when sc2 players and fans continue to grow older or die. They probably at the range of 20 to 30 yrs old now, so another 10yrs?

    • @DeLaMethode
      @DeLaMethode 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just an FYI, the word infamous is known for being bad similar to the word notorious.

    • @three_o_two
      @three_o_two 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@DeLaMethode Thanks.

    • @zukunftverstehen
      @zukunftverstehen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Speaking of the first page - you've done the most, no doubts, but surprisingly it was Russia first to officially recognise e-sports as a sports.
      Because of Koreans love this game so much we have the entire e-sports right now, otherwise it might wouldn't be a thing! So thank you guys, and keep it up with the Starcraft!

  • @jakubkrchnak5172
    @jakubkrchnak5172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    Showing INcontrol while talking about most passionate ppl of SC hit the feels

  • @danawakes2001
    @danawakes2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    There simply isn’t another game as complex and fun to watch at the same time. The high level play in the pro scene is unmatched. You got multiplayer for the try hards and the arcades/coop/campaign for the casuals. No matter what type of gamer you are, there’s something for everyone.

    • @panampace
      @panampace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Competitive gameplay: stellar
      Campaign, story and lore: solid
      Arcade/casual content: fun
      Quality mods: endless
      It really does have everything

    • @christianblair8663
      @christianblair8663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If Blizzard wasn't in the sad state it is, and they kept updating the game, this game would be perfect for me. After years of polish, in it is in a near perfect state as an RTS with so much diversity of content.

  • @user-xc6tg7jp4x
    @user-xc6tg7jp4x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    I’m a korean myself, but it really were a cultural phenomenon in south korea. It became somewhat of a folk play imported from the states lol. Legend of a game

    • @ararune3734
      @ararune3734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Now Koreans dominate League of Legends

    • @travislorenzo6061
      @travislorenzo6061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do new gen koreans still love it?

    • @user-ur1mg3qr5l
      @user-ur1mg3qr5l 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@travislorenzo6061 nope they play lol

    • @jjoomusic
      @jjoomusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      나대지말자 임마

    • @regisegek4675
      @regisegek4675 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@ararune3734cuz of K-pop fetish

  • @ncdxero88
    @ncdxero88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    In the Philippines in 2002, we dreamed of going to Korea and becoming professional gamers. We could only compete competitively by visiting random Netcafes across the city just to look for possible gamblings on 4vs4's. Even to the point of betting pink slips. Those were fun times.

    • @tsmoltyms3163
      @tsmoltyms3163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      still a lot of pinoy players playing broodwar, join us in USwest channel pinoy

    • @mitjed
      @mitjed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My friend and his team from the Philippines back in 2000s went to Korea to compete in a StarCraft tournament.

    • @thhm
      @thhm ปีที่แล้ว

      Me and my cousin still play this gem of a game.. so many fond memories. Will check US West pinoy!

  • @trolled152
    @trolled152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    It has been said that to get a south korean girl's hand in marriage you would need to beat her father in 1v1 starcraft broodwar

    • @marioxxx154
      @marioxxx154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      And his brother in sc2

    • @estebancantero4751
      @estebancantero4751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      In a BO5 hahaha

    • @DZatheus
      @DZatheus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You gotta 4 pool that dad.

  • @danielwallis3083
    @danielwallis3083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    What a wonderful tribute to a game that is a core memory for me

    • @paradigmshift2223
      @paradigmshift2223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The feels make me happy and sad at the same time. Especially seeing inControl on there :(

  • @jesselubberts1013
    @jesselubberts1013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Because it’s absolutely amazing and the lore alone makes the current standards look like a joke.

    • @tylermccall2505
      @tylermccall2505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Isn’t it just Warhammer 40K lore tho?

    • @jacksontaylor290
      @jacksontaylor290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Alice Amell Yeah SC2’s story was a joke!

  • @trainquest
    @trainquest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Me and my friend still play Starcraft online on a daily basis and actually became friends because of the game. I've been enjoying Starcraft ever since it's release and hope it will maintain it's popularity over the years to come

  • @Aurumai
    @Aurumai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Seeing Microsoft acquire Activision Blizzard filled me with hope for the StarCraft's (BW and SC2) life moving forward. And seeing videos like this from large channels and networks nodding to its legendary place in gaming and esports history reinforces that.

    • @niksonkanyuka4323
      @niksonkanyuka4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely waiting for SC3 announce around the corner!

    • @Ttv_Puma7
      @Ttv_Puma7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@niksonkanyuka4323 is it rumoured to come ??

    • @niksonkanyuka4323
      @niksonkanyuka4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Ttv_Puma7 there was a tweet from some guy where he asks blizzard to not to let StarCraft die and Mike Ybarra, current president of blizzard responded to that with some emoji. That was in January of this year

    • @hachijospaniard5643
      @hachijospaniard5643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Microsoft only cares about Call of Duty and Candy Crush...

  • @ouranos0101
    @ouranos0101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Both SC1 and SC2 are GOATs!

  • @beatlesguyEM
    @beatlesguyEM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    seeing incontrol at the end of the video made me sad :(

  • @ChitoBandito6
    @ChitoBandito6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Petition to make Starcraft Ghost.

  • @SpaghettiBelly
    @SpaghettiBelly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Starcraft, Diablo, lineage, counter-strike, random pre-mmos.
    The nostalgia...

  • @DanielDRSA
    @DanielDRSA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The game that changed the industry and created the concept of ESports as we know today

  • @alexparsons3295
    @alexparsons3295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    It's never been a better time to get into the original e-sport!
    Brood War is growing again with places for newer players (Coach Pupil League/ Rookie Starleague)
    Growing and huge tournaments for non-Koreans (Bombastic Starleague)
    Many long running leagues still with tons of teams (Brood War Clan League now in the playoffs of it's 55th SEASON!)
    And best of the best entertainment with Korean leagues full of Legends old and new (ASL casted by fan favorites Tastosis and higher level players like Scan/Nyoken, both in full english)

    • @erikhaynes5506
      @erikhaynes5506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Is there a ladder and match making like SC2?

    • @strm5622
      @strm5622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@erikhaynes5506 yes there is - however, it only exists for 1on1 but most people play Ladder, so you usually get a game quickly.

    • @masterpanos1990
      @masterpanos1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No its not growing lol. There are people who passionately care about this game but they are a handful. There is small to zero newcomer influx to this game

    • @tadiacaretaker631
      @tadiacaretaker631 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@masterpanos1990 LOL no true at al. Loads of youngsters are playing the game.

  • @zukunftverstehen
    @zukunftverstehen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Starcraft deserves a full-length movie! As well as Warcraft 3!

  • @waboose64
    @waboose64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Zerg swarm for life(C/C+ lvl)..In NA, Jeadong was my hero,my teens was spent (1v1/2v2) melee, and the unique and awesome used map setting games people would create (resident evil/defense games etc)..pure classic. you had to be there and play it to feel it.. never again will there be times like those..nostalgic.

    • @KenNywithrice
      @KenNywithrice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you still like him be sure to support him on his TH-cam channel JD TUBE

  • @Lvlaple4Ever
    @Lvlaple4Ever ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wtf? IGN actually doing journalism for once?

  • @TrueSpikey
    @TrueSpikey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Great documentary, very glad to see the best game of all time get the recognition it deserves.

  • @asvaler9438
    @asvaler9438 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Starcraft has become one of games like chess, go and other strategy games in Korea

  • @JS-wy6ql
    @JS-wy6ql 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Additional Supply Depots required!

    • @metalheadblues
      @metalheadblues 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Must secure additional pylons

  • @superfrycook6360
    @superfrycook6360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    24 years and still the best popular RTS game of all antiquity.

  • @eduardoquispe6367
    @eduardoquispe6367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    still playing sc2 for more than 4 years and stilli being my favorite game

  • @PapaOurSs
    @PapaOurSs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thanks IGN for this quality content !

  • @erikRairden
    @erikRairden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    SC2 is probably my favorite game of all time. It really is a life long game.

  • @Lucians_Sword
    @Lucians_Sword 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Loved the original Starcraft. SC2 was alright but didn't quite hit the same sweet spot. Hoping they make a SC3 someday or World of Starcraft would be cool too

    • @rileyhart7069
      @rileyhart7069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      no you dont, the team that made blizzard what it was and made starcraft the game you know and love, no longer are apart of blizzard. you dont kwant any one at blizzard touching any thing in the universe now sadly :(

  • @WJen8
    @WJen8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    StarCraft was a phenomenon and will always have been a huge part of my life.

  • @sd_league
    @sd_league 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Tasteless and Artosis, being the best caster Duo in all of esports also really really helps keeping it up there! When these two are on fire you will laugh NONESTOP!

  • @supersapphire
    @supersapphire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    what a beautiful video, made me really nostalgic thank you SCBW for so many amazing memories.

  • @suche_cz
    @suche_cz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Reaver's buggy Scarab pathing is not a bug, it's a feature. If it works properly, it would be too op.

  • @karahitto
    @karahitto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Real nice vid. Keep them coming IGN.

  • @openmind2161
    @openmind2161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really need starcraft film with kerigan

  • @tandruin8949
    @tandruin8949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    need more games starcraft universe

  • @jdez095
    @jdez095 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It is the greatest game of all time. Nothing comes close.
    If they make a SC FPS My life would be complete

  • @mrcookies409
    @mrcookies409 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    InControl 😿

  • @0rnery0verwatch
    @0rnery0verwatch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Despite the levels of complexity to which many pro gamers take StarCraft... it is still, in my worthless opinion, the most watch-able esport there is. It's the essence of a 1v1 match for me. Like chess on steroids where there is no waiting. If you're taken by surprise by a new tactic or strategy, that's on you, and you have to work to overcome it the next time. That is just a small part of what makes it so much fun to watch, even as someone who hasn't played the game in over 7 years now.

  • @sandinogomez8605
    @sandinogomez8605 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm still playing SC2 almost every night. That game is banging and still fun to play.

  • @shakethese317
    @shakethese317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    If blizzard wants to get back on track with fans they need to do SC3

    • @tigera6
      @tigera6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You mean Microsoft?

    • @shakethese317
      @shakethese317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tigera6 true

    • @NgohOiNei
      @NgohOiNei 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What’s the point, people will go back to brood war anyways

    • @decreer4567
      @decreer4567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The storyline is also completed

  • @MikeMike-jj8nd
    @MikeMike-jj8nd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    as a fan of the game since its inception, this video made me tear-up.

  • @corgibuttz2550
    @corgibuttz2550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Big feels when Geoff and TB showed up.

  • @KabutoRyu
    @KabutoRyu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    not gonna denied starcraft is the best RTS ever to me

  • @glaDos-
    @glaDos- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching GSL Starcraft 2 is still the best esport. Never gets boring.

  • @FulcrumK
    @FulcrumK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Dear Microsoft, we need SC 3.

  • @ChaxMk2
    @ChaxMk2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    best rts games for me.. its never die!!

  • @llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll
    @llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for show casing sc2, respect

  • @jacksontaylor290
    @jacksontaylor290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    StarCraft deserves a TRUE sequel.

  • @imma5269
    @imma5269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    SCBW is the best competitive video game ever made by a mile

  • @AudreyandmeAu
    @AudreyandmeAu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Sc2 is the greatest game ever made. It transcends time and space

    • @GrippeeTV
      @GrippeeTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s crazy how 12 years later no other RTS game has even come close to topping it in almost every category

  • @mathieulefebvre7812
    @mathieulefebvre7812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hands down the best Rts game ever made ! and a game that shaped my childhood so many fond memories of that game and still play it :)

  • @vladislavkaras491
    @vladislavkaras491 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for such documental video.
    Really great!

  • @BobMotster
    @BobMotster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    South Korea is officially my favourite country in the world.

  • @markmuller7962
    @markmuller7962 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A doc on SC1... proceed to make a SC2 thumbnail

  • @Leikjarinn
    @Leikjarinn 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    More videos like this!!

  • @mareksicinski3726
    @mareksicinski3726 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:28 well '99 Pro Gamer Open was the first Starleague really, like a pilot season

  • @System-ly6de
    @System-ly6de ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is true games journalism

  • @Kassplaylist
    @Kassplaylist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still playing Starcraft 2 at 33 years of age. Been playing since 2010.

  • @pengzheng
    @pengzheng 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    BroodWar is not sc2. Sc2 and blzd are the ones who destroyed BW pro tournament.

    • @pengzheng
      @pengzheng 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      To be more precise, sc2 and scX will surely die, in kor, only bw is the one which will never die, not the starcraft series.

  • @OMGGITSDAVID
    @OMGGITSDAVID 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Recently played it again a few months ago and to my surprise there are still lots of people playing. Direct strike is my main go to.

  • @akronakron4352
    @akronakron4352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let's go : Starcraft 3 !!!

  • @tiramissyoukeyk
    @tiramissyoukeyk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    proud to have played Star Craft! Tassadar be praised!

  • @nikofernandez3425
    @nikofernandez3425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More of these ign 👌

  • @BandShoes
    @BandShoes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now msft owns minecraft and starcraft

  • @vio1583
    @vio1583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching it for a decade!

  • @Zero-b5l
    @Zero-b5l 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! With Upgrades and updates will surely make this game classic.
    Dios bendiga😇🙏

  • @petarJK
    @petarJK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bisu micro is just sick!

  • @clintonlindsey4391
    @clintonlindsey4391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best game of all time. Full stop.

  • @286432531
    @286432531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still my favorite game to watch.

  • @Anthony-kp7sf
    @Anthony-kp7sf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    starcraft literally is esports

  • @LuisCastillo-tg6xw
    @LuisCastillo-tg6xw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't forget the AI matches that surpass even the game of Go in complexity and possibilities. StarCraft will never die.
    My life for Aiur!

  • @AceDerflinger
    @AceDerflinger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Starcraft Forever!

  • @XoLiTlz
    @XoLiTlz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please make a video about DotA. A game/genre spawned from Blizzard game's custom mode.

  • @Asturas
    @Asturas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best game ever. Together, BW and SC2 :)

  • @legoguy5944
    @legoguy5944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish theyd make sc3 already

  • @Mark-AnthonyJ
    @Mark-AnthonyJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m 37 and still find time to play in between my executive job duties haha. I’ve been playing ever since it came out.

  • @Gooddaytosavelives412
    @Gooddaytosavelives412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’ll be amazed how many starcraft streamers/ pro gamers there are still in korea🤣

  • @young-ceo
    @young-ceo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video, IGN!

  • @adriencourtin4362
    @adriencourtin4362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best game of all time

  • @ejm110
    @ejm110 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you gotta do the same of age of empires, the starcraft of vietnam

  • @puntacana7550
    @puntacana7550 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And in 2022, this company released another ‘immortal’ title 😂

  • @patrickfiorito
    @patrickfiorito ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blizzard really should really listen to my advice. And do a Starcraft exact clone remake. But with supreme graphics.

  • @llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll
    @llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love star craft, the hardest game in the world

  • @tedmax75
    @tedmax75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why don't they make a World of Starcraft like they did with Warcraft? That would be AWESOME!!!

  • @mareksicinski3726
    @mareksicinski3726 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:15 or OGN Starleague

  • @nomercyinc6783
    @nomercyinc6783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not just one country but affected multiple

  • @SC2noHope
    @SC2noHope 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    starcraft is my favor game in my life

  • @pharmerbrown
    @pharmerbrown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need a LIGHT?

  • @JAGtheTrekkieGEMINI1701
    @JAGtheTrekkieGEMINI1701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *ENTARO A' DUN!* Forever!

  • @mareksicinski3726
    @mareksicinski3726 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:49 well not just niche in like 2002-2004

  • @9and7
    @9and7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart, very smart. An opening salvo into out consciousness.
    This is the first step in the UED's 'Operation Retribution'. SC3 anyone?

  • @khpc82
    @khpc82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need a Starcraft 3.

  • @RicardoPerez-rz8pu
    @RicardoPerez-rz8pu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd was hoping that one day Starcraft would appear on Xbox or Playstation

  • @Leo40214
    @Leo40214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, blizzard's glory days.

  • @llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll
    @llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done video thank u respect

  • @notrixamoris3318
    @notrixamoris3318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still shocked that activision blizzard did not destroy starcraft...

  • @Chris951021
    @Chris951021 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has a little something for everybody. Makes you feel like a Terran.

  • @510YOLO
    @510YOLO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sAviOr ~ NaDa ~ Nal_rA ~ Sea ~ iloveOov. Gods you forgot to mention.

  • @marlounyunson8740
    @marlounyunson8740 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeap!!
    Making a movie about it will even make more money, even if it's an animated-life-like movie will do.
    Go go StarCraft!!!!

  • @nimzgaz7049
    @nimzgaz7049 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best game on pc. Never dies for me.

  • @mfonti
    @mfonti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Brood War forever!!!!