StarCraft 2's "Starter Edition," the limited free-t'-play version a Blizzard's popular real-time strategy sequel, receives a substantial today in North America. The update will roll out t' other territories as the week progresses.

This update brings StarCraft 2 "Starter Edition" up t' version 2.1, unlocking all three races (Terrans, Zerg 'n Protoss) 'n providing access t' custom maps t' the entire internet. These custom maps can be accessed through Blizzard Arcade, the free game-hosting platform 'n editing suite offered by Blizzard through StarCraft 2. ​So if someone creates the next DOTA, which be created as a custom game type in Warcraft 3 'n based on a custom StarCraft map, 'n publishes it t' Blizzard Arcade, then everyone in the world will have access t' it - not just those who own StarCraft 2.

Head past the break for another pair a videos, produced by Blizzard, going into more detail about Blizzard Arcade.