Starcraft 2!!!!!!

Ok so, Starcraft 2 just came out and i want to play it! I have saved up a little money and am looking at geting a new game to play. I love real time strategy games and this is supose to be a really good one. I'm just not sure if it justifies buying the game for $59.99 i want something to play that i can play with friends as some of my friends are going to be moving away. i don't know what to do!!!! oh decisions decisions