Starcraft II: Flashpoint Extends Blizzard’s Excellent Sci-fi Storyline
Starcraft gamers who want more of the Ramsey and Kerrigan characters should check out the Starcraft II: Flashpoint book. It’s also a nice, quick read for most sci-fi enthusiasts.
Colin Flanigan, GiN Staff
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