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How To Fix Hearthstone‘s Daily Quests Bug
Hearthstone’s new Kobolds and Catacombs expansion may have introduced an exciting way to enjoy the game without spending money, but it also introduced a new issue that has made it difficult for some players to earn in-game currency. While Blizzard has just rolled out some new ways to counteract the problem, it still poses a…
By Joshua Calixto Published December 22, 2017 -
‘Dungeon Run’ Is The Single-Player Mode Hearthstone Always Needed
Hearthstone’s Kobolds and Catacombs expansion is live, and for perhaps the first time in Hearthstone history, even players who didn’t spend money have a way to enjoy the expansion: a totally free new game mode called “Dungeon Run.” It’s something Hearthstone has needed for a long, long time now. The concept should be familiar to…
By Joshua Calixto Published December 8, 2017 -
New Hearthstone Expansion Could Make Things Harder On New Players
Hearthstone’s treasure and adventure-themed Kobolds and Catacombs expansion will be available December 7, and so far it looks like we’re in for some treats: high-powered cards, exciting new mechanics, and more deck options. But it might also be making Hearthstone more impenetrable for new players. Let’s start with the good. So far, the cards that…
By Joshua Calixto Published December 4, 2017 -
Hearthstone Player Tries To Showboat, Screws Up, Loses
In Hearthstone, there’s a near-infinite number of ways to kick your opponents while they’re down, and we’ve all had them done to us. But every so often, the righteous card gods descend from the green felt heavens to smite asshole opponents in a way that’s so unsuspected, so wholly satisfying, it makes us feel like…
By Joshua Calixto Published November 17, 2017 -
Esports
Hearthstone Player Waves His Hand, Sets Off Controversy
Last weekend’s summer Hearthstone championships at the new Blizzard arena in Los Angeles were filled with the kinds of moments that can shape a competitive esports scene. Not only did the tourney feature one of its first female competitors, it also raised questions about the thin line between playful animation and outright rudeness when playing…
By Joshua Calixto Published October 19, 2017 -
Blizzard’s Latest Plan To Get Hearthstone Players To Meet Up Is Flawed
This week, Blizzard announced that they’d be releasing a new playable Hearthstone hero called Nemsy Necrofizzle. The catch? It’s only available for players who participate in difficult-to-reach LAN-type events called Fireside Gathering Taverns. This has annoyed some players, but it’s also shown that Blizzard still hasn’t figured out a good scheme to encourage more in-person…
By Joshua Calixto Published October 14, 2017 -
Esports
New Hearthstone Strategy Relies On Running Out The Clock
Not many know this, but Hearthstone matches are programmed to end in a draw after 90 turns, which typically amounts to about two hours of gameplay. Since each player takes increasing “fatigue” damage after running out of cards, no deck has ever had the resources to last that long. As a result, tournament organizers haven’t…
By Joshua Calixto Published September 16, 2017 -
Cringe Your Way Through One of the Worst Pro Hearthstone Matches Ever
Last weekend, at renowned esports tournament Dreamhack Montréal, two professional Hearthstone players sat down at computers across from one another and proceeded to play one of the most perplexing, disgraceful matches in Hearthstone history. Here’s what happened. Heading into the game, both contestants, Eduardo “Walaoumpa” Sajgalik and James “Coachtwisted” Neumann are 5-0, and have dominated…
By Joshua Calixto Published September 12, 2017 -
Hearthstone’s All-Powerful Druid Class Is Finally Getting Nerfed
Since the launch of the Knights of the Frozen Throne expansion, competitive Hearthstone play has been in a bit of a turbulent state, mostly thanks to the overwhelming (and often rage-inducing) dominance of the game’s Druid class. Well, Blizzard has heard the community’s complaints, and Druid nerfs are finally on their way. But they’ll come…
By Joshua Calixto Published September 6, 2017 -
After Frozen Throne, Hearthstone Matches Are Taking Longer
Things tend to slow down in the cold, and Hearthstone is no exception. After the recent Knights of the Frozen Throne expansion, games are getting longer, and more methodical. But if you were hoping to play Frozen Throne in a more casual setting—say, on the throne—your days of five-minute games might be over. After the…
By Joshua Calixto Published August 23, 2017
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