More than a decade after the release of the most popular RTS game in history, StarCraft 2 hits shelves (physical and digital alike) today. Be sure to head over to the boards to let us know how things are going.

Don't have it yet, and the store was sold out? Head over to the official site and buy the digital version: www.starcraft2.com

Blizzard released a new battle.net site earlier: http://beta-us.battle.net/en/

It looks like you'll be able to manage all your games, just like you can with the current Battle.net site. However there seems to be an emphasis placed on Starcraft II, World of Warcraft, and Diablo III. Logging in is quick and easy, and even supports an Authenticator (if you happen to have one). There's even an option to "remember me" available at login, which is a welcome addition for those of us who don't share a computer.

Alongside this preview of the new Battle.net site includes a "Digital Purchase" page for Starcraft II that allows you to download the Starcraft II client now and "activate" it on 7/27/10 -- "If you intend to buy a DIGITAL copy of StarCraft II, you can download the full game client ahead of time. Get into the game faster!" -- Note: This version seems to be aimed at those people who intend to buy the digital copy of SC2, as opposed to heading out and picking up a retail box (or collector's edition).

So, what do you think of Battle.net's new facade? Love it, hate it? I for one will miss the blue from the current version.

Blizzard officially announced that StarCraft 2 will be released on July 27. It won't be a full worldwide launch, but they are hitting most major markets:
You can check out the full press release here.