StarCraft: Evolution

StarCraft: Evolution
Author: Timothy Zahn
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2016-11-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0425284743

An action-packed novel that ushers in a new age of adventure in the critically acclaimed StarCraft series from Blizzard Entertainment The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thrawn pens the latest chapter in the stunning StarCraft saga, building on the game’s rich legacy to create an unforgettable new story. After nearly a decade of brutal warfare, three mighty factions—the enigmatic protoss, the savage zerg, and the terrans, humanity’s descendants in the sector—have entered a cease-fire, but the peace is tenuous at best. When the sudden restoration of an incinerated planet is brought to light, tensions erupt. Neutrality swings back to hostility, and old enemies are accused of developing biological weapons to reignite the bitter conflict. An expedition of terran and protoss soldiers and researchers is deployed to investigate the mysterious zerg planet and its inhabitants’ intentions. But the lush alien landscape is host to other denizens, creatures shrouded in shadow, and should they be unleashed, they will change the fate of the entire galaxy.

The Game Starcraft

The Game Starcraft
Author: Huxley Rivers
Publisher: Publifye AS
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2024-10-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8233932299

""The Game Starcraft"" explores how a single video game has revolutionized global gaming, strategy, and artificial intelligence. This book delves into Starcraft's profound impact on e-sports, strategic thinking, and AI development, highlighting its role in bridging cultural divides and inspiring military tacticians. The game's influence extends far beyond entertainment, serving as a powerful tool for understanding and enhancing human cognitive abilities, particularly in strategic thinking and decision-making under pressure. The book traces Starcraft's evolution from its 1998 release to its current status as a global phenomenon, examining its mechanics, role in professional gaming, and contributions to AI research. It draws on empirical studies, interviews with professional players, and insights from cognitive scientists and military strategists to support its arguments. The narrative explores how Starcraft has become a unique laboratory for studying human decision-making and influencing machine learning algorithms. Written in an engaging style, the book balances academic rigor with accessible language, making complex concepts understandable to a general audience interested in technology and computers. It offers practical insights on applying Starcraft-inspired strategies to real-world problem-solving and addresses controversies surrounding gaming addiction and the ethics of e-sports. By examining Starcraft's journey, the book provides a compelling exploration of how virtual worlds can shape our reality and push the boundaries of human and artificial intelligence.

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Publisher: PediaPress
Total Pages: 141
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The Dark Templar Saga - Twilight

The Dark Templar Saga - Twilight
Author: Christie Golden
Publisher: StarCraft: Blizzard Legends
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2018-09-15
Genre: Extraterrestrial beings
ISBN: 9781945683176

After the seeming defeat of the dark archon Ulrezaj on the protoss homeworld of Aiur, Jake and Rosemary become separated as they flee through the newly repaired warp gate. Rosemary finds herself with the other refugee protoss on Shakuras, while Jake is catapulted elsewhere. But Jake does not have long to live: their enemies are regrouping, and Zamara's essence must be separated from Jake's mind before time runs out.

Applications of Evolutionary Computation

Applications of Evolutionary Computation
Author: Giovanni Squillero
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 863
Release: 2016-03-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3319312049

The two volumes LNCS 9597 and 9598 constitute the refereed conference proceedings of the 19th European Conference on the Applications of Evolutionary Computation, EvoApplications 2016, held in Porto, Portugal, in March/April 2016, co-located with the Evo* 2016 events EuroGP, EvoCOP, and EvoMUSART. The 57 revised full papers presented together with 17 poster papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 115 submissions. EvoApplications 2016 consisted of the following 13 tracks: EvoBAFIN (natural computing methods in business analytics and finance), EvoBIO (evolutionary computation, machine learning and data mining in computational biology), EvoCOMNET (nature-inspired techniques for telecommunication networks and other parallel and distributed systems), EvoCOMPLEX (evolutionary algorithms and complex systems), EvoENERGY (evolutionary computation in energy applications), EvoGAMES (bio-inspired algorithms in games), EvoIASP (evolutionary computation in image analysis, signal processing, and pattern recognition), EvoINDUSTRY (nature-inspired techniques in industrial settings), EvoNUM (bio-inspired algorithms for continuous parameter optimization), EvoPAR (parallel implementation of evolutionary algorithms), EvoRISK (computational intelligence for risk management, security and defence applications), EvoROBOT (evolutionary robotics), and EvoSTOC (evolutionary algorithms in stochastic and dynamic environments).

Starcraft II: Flashpoint

Starcraft II: Flashpoint
Author: Christie Golden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2012-11-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1416560041

The explosive novel based on the eagerly anticipated StarCraft II video game expansion, Heart of the Swarm! The sinister zerg leader no longer commands her legions of bloodthirsty aliens against the humans of the Koprulu sector, all thanks to the combined courage and tenacity of Jim Raynor, General Horace Warfield, and a mismatched team of Dominion soldiers and outlaw rebels. Although the queen is no more, Sarah Kerrigan is very much alive. The woman who once controlled countless alien minds in a rampage across the stars has been spirited away by the man who dethroned her. Now Arcturus Mengsk’s Dominion armada is on her heels, roaring for blood. Jim Raynor will need to test his strength, his wit, and his loyalties against impossible odds to protect the woman he loves. StarCraft II: Flashpoint bridges the events that take place in StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty and the upcoming StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. Featuring never-before-seen glimpses into Jim Raynor and Sarah Kerrigan’s past, this novel opens a window into a world of passion, action, and adventure.

Liberty's Crusade

Liberty's Crusade
Author: Jeff Grubb
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2001-04-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0743423178

Far in the future, 60,000 light-years from Earth, a loose confederacy of Terran exiles is locked in battle with the enigmatic Protoss and the ruthless Zerg Swarm. Each species struggles to ensure its own survival among the stars in a war that will herald the beginning of mankind's greatest chapter -- or foretell its violent, bloody end. Danny Liberty was a good reporter...too good. When his investigations struck too close to the heart of the corrupt Terran Confederacy, he faced a simple choice: continue his current series of exposés, or take a hazardous new assignment covering the Marines on the front lines of the Koprulu Sector. It didn't take him long to decide.... Behind the attacks of the Zerg and the Protoss lies the story of a lifetime, but every piece of information blurs the mystery further. Thrown into the middle of a war where the outcome will determine mankind's very survival, the only thing that Danny Liberty knows for sure is that the only person he can trust to keep him alive is himself. Liberty's Crusade The first in an epic new series of space warfare novels set in the world of the bestselling computer game!

Cinematic Art of StarCraft

Cinematic Art of StarCraft
Author: Robert Brooks
Publisher: Satrcraft: Cinimatic Art of
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2018-09-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781945683213

For more than two decades, players have led the zerg, protoss, and terrans into battle for galactic dominance in StarCraft, StarCraft II, and multiple campaign expansions. The Cinematic Art of StarCraft offers a detailed view into the history and philosophy of Blizzard's revolutionary cinematics team. Focusing on the craft and storytelling of cinematics and filled with anecdotes from the creators, The Cinematic Art of StarCraft gives fans a unique peek into the cinematics that have wowed millions of fans across the Koprulu sector.

Shadow of the Xel'naga

Shadow of the Xel'naga
Author: Gabriel Mesta
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2002-01-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0743423186

Far in the future, 60,000 light-years from Earth, a loose confederacy of Terran exiles are locked in battle with the enigmatic Protoss and the ruthless Zerg Swarm. Each species struggles to ensure its own survival among the stars in a war that will herald the beginning of mankind's greatest chapter -- or foretell its violent, bloody end. Bhekar Ro: a bleak, backwater world on the fringe of the Terran Dominion, where every day is a struggle to survive for its handful of human colonists. It is a veritable wasteland -- one speck of dust among many in the vast, dark sea of space. But when the most violent storm in recent memory unearths an unfathomable alien artifact, Bhekar Ro becomes the greatest prize in the Terran Sector -- the Holy Grail of the Zerg, the Protoss, and Humanity alike -- as forces from the three great powers converge to claim the lost secrets of the most powerful species the universe has ever known. shadow of the xel'naga An original tale of space warfare novels set in the world of the bestselling computer game!