This has been a game for the ages. People in South Korea even consider top-caliber players of Starcraft as rock stars. So why does a game that has been developed over a decade ago still remain just as popular as it used to be even in this age where newer video games seem to have better game play and graphics that are thought to be impossible back then? What makes this game perhaps one of the most popular games ever developed even after its novelty has clearly worn off?

1. Blizzard has hit the jackpot (again) with this franchise.

What makes Blizzard unique among the other game developers? They're unique because all of their big names in games have all been fairly successful. We all know the immense success of the Warcraft franchise, the Diablo franchise, and now we should take a look at blizzards' space age strategy game that has captivated millions of gamers around the world. With it's sequel coming out in less than a year, Starcraft has proven itself to be a huge hit over and over again. Take a pick at three races, namely the terran, zerg, and protoss. And with its second installment bound to hit stores real soon, more and more people are starting to play Starcraft again just to be reacquainted with things.

2. Starcraft has been a mainstay at the World Cyber Games.

The World Cyber Games or WCG has showcased several of the world's most popular games in a battle that will end up with the best gamer coming out on top. Just like all the other big names in computer gaming, Starcraft is perhaps one of the most popular games in the WCG. If you have some time, try searching “Starcraft” in youtube and you might end up finding some videos showing Korean players literally being cheered on by thousands of fans, complete with big screens for all the audience to see on who takes the field.

3. Starcraft is one of the best strategy games ever to have been developed.

The beauty about Starcraft is that there are many ways for you to come out victorious from a battle. You can have your pick of various ground and air forces that you can command. A crowd favorite like the siege tank, carrier and battle cruiser have all been mainstays in various battle strategies by players, but the battle can't be won by just these weapons of war alone. Skilled gamers usually have the skill and patience to manage all of their troops without a single one being idle during a battle. Though it sounds a little simple, this is a very tedious and difficult task to accomplish especially when you need to coordinate the order of how your troops attack or move about.

4. There's a solid and incredibly entertaining storyline behind this game.

If you've taken the time to watch the cinematics and read all the pre-mission briefings, you'll find that there is a terrific story behind Starcraft. And storylines are usually what drives gamers to soldier on and complete the game.