I'm new to SC2, and I'd like to watch some of the best matches that ever happened.

sanyasi · 3 months

http://sc2casts.com/best-of-2011/

Rhinooh · 3 months

Thorzain vs MC in TSL3 the finals of TSL3 were also great.

Dm7 · 3 months

Really, if you want to watch really really good stuff, DRG vs MMA for the Blizzard Cup is a great place to start, if you can't get access to the whole series, try to find a way to make it happen, all 7 games were gold.

edit: in no way shape or form would I condone torrenting this, but if you happen to (we're all adults here, I assume, so we can make these choices for ourselves, like adults.), you should consider also buying a couple seasons of GOM tv's product, because they really are putting out high quality material, and the VoD's are, for the most part, worth the cost.

Cerubellum · 3 months

Liquid'TLO vs oGsHyperdub - GSL 2 (I think)
LeenockfOu vs oGsNaDa - GSL 2 (I think)
IdrA vs TesteR Day9's KOTB Tournament.
IdrA vs WhiteRa - HDH Invitational.
EGIdrA vs Liquid'Jinro - Clash of the Titans Showmatch
MvPDongRaeGu vs sCfOu - LG Cinema 3D Special League Finals.
Foxer (MarineKingPRIME.WE) vs ZeNEXKyrix GSL 2.
Most Valuable Player vs Old Generation Starcrafters - GSTL May.
SlayerS vs Most Valuable Player - GSTL May.
Incredible Miracle vs StarTale Gaming - GSTL Febuary.
EGMachine vs ROOTKiWiKaKi - SC Reddit Invitational.
dNaNiwa vs ROOTKiWiKaKi - MLG Dallas 2011 Finals.
PraeThorZaIN vs oGsMC - TSL 3.
PraeThorZaIN vs dNaNiwa - TSL 3.
FXOqxc vs Genius - TSL 3.
mTwDIMAGA vs IMMVP - GSL Korea vs The World.
mTwDIMAGA vs IMNestea - GSL World Tournament.

These are all the oldies I can think of on the spot - if you want more recent ones I can list a few of those too.

Cyssero · 3 months

The jjakji vs. Leenock GSL finals are something I think every SC2 fan should see.

BigFrickinDeal · 3 months

Stephano vs. KiWiKaKi at IPL3, the match is starting around 7:10, you can also listen to the comedian before it, then you will see one of the saddest and one of the best moments of Sc2 in 1 hour. http://www.justin.tv/ignproleague/b/297001692

B0ssakungen · 3 months

I think the final Huk vs. Moon from Dreamhack summer 2011 is nice. And Hero vs. Puma in the final from Dreamhack winter 2011 is awesome.

sc2noob100 · 3 months

Best SC2 Matches in my opinion are:

TvZ MKP vs Kyrix: http://www.gomtv.net/2010gslopens2/vod/1262 Great series, prior to this game there was a little bit of hate for "Foxer" (Now known as MarineKing), but he totally changed our mind with this series. Game five is my favorite of the series, maybe the most back and forth game to date actually.

The aforementioned MMA vs DRG series might be better, certainly more technical, but I still think this series is more exciting. Both are ABSOLUTELY worth watching however. After those two, honorable mentions are Jjakji vs Leenock in GSL november, and Idra vs Boxer at MLG Orlando.

PvT There's three PvT series that are just incredable: Thorzain vs MC in TSL 3, Thorzain vs Naniwa in TSL 3, (short games but a very intense series), and Puma vs MC in NASL1. The TSL3 Vods can be found here: http://www.pokerstrategytsl3.com/vods
Runner up here goes to Jinro vs Choya on Tal Darim alter which ends in the most epic fashion ever. You can find the full game, which is great, but really it's this end to it that makes it SC2 history: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfnPBdajg-w

ZvP: Hands down this one goes to Kiwikaki vs Stephano Game 2 in IPL3. Motherships had been used before, and frequently been used since, but Kiwi is STILL the only one to TRUELY maximize their potential by tactical deathball-recalling rather than just archon toilet abuse. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkzKhhX8f5k

TvT: Oh god there's so many... I'll link you MVP vs Top game 1 which is one of the best, but there's no end to number of good TvTs really. Boxer vs Rain is kinda cool but there is a LOT of passivity in game one. Still it's a pretty great series. Here's TOP vs MVP, game starts at 38:00 : http://www.gomtv.net/2011gslsponsors5/vod/66149 For a realyl great TvT in the early days of SC2 check out game one of Hyperdub vs TLO here: http://www.gomtv.net/2010gslopens1/vod/1114

PvP there's one game I will NEVER forget and that's MC vs WhiteRa: Game 2 here: http://www.gomtv.net/2011championship/vod/63894/?set=2&lang=

Edit: Sorry had to get dinner. Can't think of a really fantastic ZvZ off the top of my head, though there certainly have been some good ones. It's actually my favorite matchup to watch but there's nothing which I just think "OMG THAT WAS LEGENDARY". TLO vs Spanishiwa at MLG Providence was pretty spectacular though.

outofband · 3 months

MC vs JYP in Homestory Cup IV.

Also, i don't know how is your current skill level, but i suggest you to get a little acquainted with the mechanics before watching all suggested matches, just to get the best of them

Leoneri · 3 months

I'll search for the links in a few if you can't find them, but try finding

Boxer vs. Rain @ MLG Anaheim, game 1

Stephano vs. KiWiKaKi @ IPL3... it was either game 1 or game 2.

Bijan641 · 3 months

I still come in my pants whenever I think about SC vs Nestea a while ago. I believe it was the final game of the series (semi-finals I think) on the map Crossfire. I've never seen a game come down to such a thin wire. A great series with an unbelievable finish.

thomasaquina · 3 months

If you want a recent game... Game 3 of Grubby vs HasuObs shows an awesome PvP match that actually went the distance. Most PvP games are fairly short, so this was especially exciting.

http://tv.majorleaguegaming.com/events/8-winter-sc2-online-qualifiers

Click WBR3 on the left
Click Hasu v Grubby
Click "List videos in series" below the video
Click "WBR3 - Hasu vs Grubby - Game 3"
Enjoy

bananabm · 3 months

MLG orlando, idra's games in the championship bracket vs boxer and bomber.

spessi · 3 months

Best in terms of Entertainment

Or

Best in terms of HOLY SHIT THAT WAS AMAZING UBERGOSU CLUSTERFUCK MULTITASKING MACRO SKILL?

Gooshnads · 3 months

GSL January 2011 RO 8 - Game 1 and 2

Game 7 of Blizzard Cup - DRG vs MMA [Whole series was great too]

IPL 3: Stephano vs KiWiKaKi Game 1

MLG Anaheim - BoxeR vs Rain Game 1

Those were my top pics of 2011 =]

Here is why you should watch it, but includes spoilers

gator789 · 3 months

this game is a classic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGP1-R9rugo Nazgul vs TLO on Metalopolis from the TL invitational this is the game that got me hooked on SC2

jimmychim · 3 months

MC b puma nasl season one finals

TychoSean · 3 months

Someone post the link to that Kiwikaki Mothership recall game please! You know the one...

djkickz · 3 months

foxer vs kyrix in gsl 2 gives me chills everytime i watch it.

boris_the_spider42 · 3 months

Stephano vs Kiwikaki game 2 at IPL3, one of the best games I've ever seen

Eeizbee · 3 months

Stephano vs Kiwikaki Somebody has the link. best PVZ you will be able to find.

popcorncolonel · 3 months

I'm sure this has already been mentioned, but Stephano vs Kiwikaki is by far the best game I've ever seen.

EVILEMU · 3 months

Marinekingprime vs Idra at MLG orlando

Inspectorchao · 3 months

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=203870

yuc · 3 months

http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/nnpy8/reddits_top_10_plays_of_2011/

IamChubby · 3 months

Leenock vs Morrow Game 5. Its just...insane. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7-DMvESA9o

Rije · 3 months

If you want a quick run through of some great players and skill, try this:

Super 15 - Starcraft 2 Film

It's got some spoilers from the games mentioned here (kiwikaki v stephano IPL3), but its a great montage!

Decency · 3 months

GSL World Championship, Korea vs. The World

I loved this Bo15 (the first two selections), it was really fun to watch and came down to the wire. It's also free! =)

Zedrix · 3 months

I'd say the Idra vs. Boxer Pool play from MLG Orlando. That, and Naniwas dragonslaying at Providence, gave me the most nerd chills. But you should probably have seen some matches before to understand what happens. Maybe you should head to Day9.tv?

Mazaire · 3 months

Kas and namaa were beast modeing each other and casted by the two best casters in the world imo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7PJRY1Ghro

Edit: back when people liked TvT lololololololol

-ThoR- · 3 months

My 2 personally favorites MMA vs White-Ra at IPL3, Group Stages and Jinro vs MC, GSL Ro16. Not sure which GSL because I don't follow it much. I only watched it because I was a big Jinro fan.

elpekardo · 3 months

TvZ Cast by Husky and Day9: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR9PtJzA3w8

jaekim708 · 3 months

It might not have been the most advanced game, but for holyshit-value, Idra vs Boxer at MLG Orlando. Damn near had it, awesome series.

LazyTrex · 3 months

Not sure if it has been mentioned, but I definitely recommend the GSTL March. The storyline for that season was amazing. It's still one of the most memorable run in sc2 thus far for me.

lillesvin · 3 months

I can't believe no one's mentioned Clide vs Leenock in GSL Open Season 3 Ro64: http://www.gomtv.net/2010gslopens3/vod/1372 (yes, it's free --- all the first 3 GSL seasons are, in case somebody missed it).

Also, the Dreamhack 2010 finals between Naama and MaNa (cast by Day[9] and d.Apollo): Game 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Winter_ · 3 months

Loved Idra v. Puma TvZ in IEM China semifinals...the game on shattered temple was brilliant. Idra v. Nestea at MLG providence was insane zvz. (In fact, the entire MLG providence was pure awesomeness.) MC Puma at NASL S1 finals was awesome as well.

Oh, and who could ever forget Idra v. Cruncher in TSL 3? :)

unionrodent · 3 months

MVP v. Ryung. Game 6 of IM v. Slayer's (GSL Team League 2 Finals) is the best TvT I've ever seen, even if a bit dated in today's meta.

myrmecophilous · 3 months

I would suggest huk vs naniwa, the finals from homestory cup 3. there's loads of great commentary from other pro players and the series has wild swings and ends with some super clutch plays.

Another game with a sick play that comes to mind is KiwiKaki vs Morrow on XelNaga Caverns from the SCReddit invitational.

Peragot · 3 months

Naniwa's run through the MLG online event.

hootis8 · 3 months

boxxer vs rain from mlg ohio 2011/ or the one that was a month or so after, EPIC HOUR LONG TVT with a full range of builds first time full on sky terran was seen in a popular matchup

th3st · 3 months

the mc vs puma for NASL Season 1 Final was one of my favorites of all time.

VzO · 3 months

ensnare vs jinro gsl (one of the earlier seasons) tt1 vs masterasia youtube.com/hdstarcraft

edit:

OMG ALL OF MARINEKING VS OGS.NADA IN EARLY GSL ! those were the shit !!

FLPinappleD · 3 months

watch naama play t vz in the korean weekly it is soo damn good and entertaining

jdres · 3 months

The entire TSL3 was great - the game has been patched a lot since then but if you haven't seen the tournament it's still worth watching. If you're careful on this page you can avoid spoilers and watch a few rounds.

http://www.pokerstrategytsl3.com/vods

Asdayasman · 3 months

Why not buy the game, and play the best matches that have ever happened?

Truth is only truth to oneself. HF.

wrennish · 3 months

I'd have to suggest the IdrA v MC series (both the Bo3 and extended) at ... was it MLG Columbus 2011? The whole dynamic between those two is amazing! I'd also suggest the MMA v IdrA series at MLG Columbus that included ICCUP Testbug for classic IdrA if nothing else. :) Oh, and who could forget BoxeR v Rain at MLG Anaheim 2011? IM.MVP v SlayerS_MMA at the GSL October Finals was pretty awesome, too. :D

hnim · 3 months

MMA vs Dongraegu, Blizzard Cup, Game 7, is the greatest game of Starcraft 2 ever played. However, the game becomes even greater when you watch all 7 games, and realize the background behind these two players, because it creates a great storyline.

SHARKSxZA · 3 months

OP, go watch Huk vs Moon on SC2Casts!

That shit gave me goosebumps.

Redze · 3 months

It was quite a while a go, but this is one of my favourites. Nerchio vs. Bischu Gamecreds invitational game 1.

trull1220 · 3 months

http://tv.majorleaguegaming.com/events/4-mlg-orlando-2011

Idra vs Bomber from MLG Orlando. Best TvZ i ever saw, just so damn close. Don't know how to get a hold of game 2 and 3 though, maybe someone else does.

sockemfr3akk · 3 months

idra vs huk mlg just google it

ShadowCrone · 3 months

the white-ra games from anaheim were awesome, especially the white-ra vs drewbie matches, and his matches vs select. you also have the gsl finals played at blizzcon last year they were really good. any game with kiwikaki is fun to watch.

Banorac · 3 months

For a more lulzy take on things, check out "destiny highlights"

Izenhart · 3 months

I think that if you're new to the game you should really avoid to watch multiple games from different periods.

The game's metagame changes a lot, and a game in may2010 will look different than a game in janauary2011 that will look different than a game in february2012.

Watching all of them at once is just going to make you very confused and nothing else.