QUOTE(talexeh @ May 8 2010, 03:30 AM)
If you read the article, you should realize by now that it's an optional purchase type.

In a way, it's a good way to let those that are new to the StarCraft world to have a trial run before they decide if they're gonna get themselves a copy.
i did read it correctly.
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Starcraft 2 offering subscription plans in Latin America, Asia and Russia
A press release detailing plans for localization in Latin American Spanish for Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Chile covers the subscription model. By picking up the title for $299 MXN / $119 ARS / $13,900 CLP -- about $30 USD -- gamers will be given access to the single-player and multiplayer portions of the game for 60 days. Once that period ends, they can re-up their subscription for a fee (which hasn't been disclosed yet). The other option is to download the game directly from Blizzard for a one-time fee of $59.99 USD, granting permanent access to the title.
I'm from Malaysia, so i'm think it include in Asia as well, although the game is cheaper ($30 USD) but for 60 days only. Another option is US version which location on half way around the planet, i'm pretty sure the latency will be high compare to Asia server. Correct me if i'm wrong.

Also from BlizzChat Developer Chat on Twitter:
http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topic...7618&sid=3000#2QUOTE
Q. Will we be able to play with our friends on other continents like we could in StarCraft's Battle.net?
A. Currently we do not have plans to integrate friends between regions for launch. In the long run that's definitely something we'll be looking at.
This post has been edited by xeonsam: May 8 2010, 04:16 AM