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Hearthstone Saviors of Uldum Deck Guides, Trailer, Plague Cards, and Quests
Get all the info on the upcoming Saviors of Uldum expansion for Hearthstone.
Hearthstone Rise of Shadows Cards, Decks, Factions, Single-Player - Hearthstone Expansion Guide
All the details on the Hearthstone Rise of Shadows expansion, out now for Blizzard's card battling game.
Hearthstone Rastakhan’s Rumble Beginner's Guide - Overkill Keyword, New Cards
Here's everything you need to know about Hearthstone's Rastakhan’s Rumble expansion, including new cards and more.
Blizzard's Very Bad October Just Keeps Getting Worse
THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS | Blizzard's ban on Hearthstone player Blitzchung catches the ire of Republicans and Democrats alike.
Blizzard Bans Collegiate Hearthstone Players for Six Months Over Protest Sign [Update]
American University's players have received some late judgment.
Starting Screen | Blizzard's Troubled 2019 Finds the Once Invincible Studio at a Crossroads
This past year has found Blizzard embroiled in one controversy after another. What does it say about its future?
Suspended Hearthstone Player Says He Accepts Blizzard's New Ruling
Blitzchung does wish Blizzard would reconsider its position on the casters, however.
Blizzard Reduces Suspension of Hearthstone Player and Casters Following Community Outcry
Both Blitzchung and the two commentators have had their suspension halved.
"It's Hypocritical for Blizzard to Punish Blitzchung but Not Us"
THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS | Activision Blizzard has always been a vigorous advocate for freedom of expression.
On Chinese Social Media, Blizzard Said it Would Protect China's "National Dignity"
The statement goes a step further than saying Hong Kong's "Blitzchung" violated a rule.
Blizzard "Assessing the Situation" Amid Fracas Over Hearthstone Suspension
Protests against Blizzard's ruling might have the company rethinking its stance.
Overwatch's Mei Becomes Symbol of Protest Following Hearthstone Player's Suspension
Supporters are making fan art of Mei supporting the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
Collegiate Hearthstone Players Hold Up 'Free Hong Kong Boycott Blizzard' Sign During Match [Update]
The community response to yesterday's suspension is growing.
Blizzard is in an Even Bigger Mess Than the NBA on China, and It Has No One to Blame But Itself
Blizzard's handling of the Hearthstone controversy is an international mess of its own making.
Blizzard Suspends Hearthstone Player For Voicing Support of Hong Kong Protests [Update]
Fans are upset over Blitzchung's suspension, following his on-air support of the protests.
Hearthstone Pro Flubs League Match Because He's Playing Auto Chess at Same Time
Not quite the Bobby Fischer of Auto Chess.
Hearthstone Saviors of Uldum Deck Guides, Trailer, Plague Cards, and Quests
Get all the info on the upcoming Saviors of Uldum expansion for Hearthstone.
Hearthstone Swaps Around Classic Set, But Initial Reactions Seem Mixed
The new cards are getting a lukewarm reaction online.
How Warcraft's Art Has Evolved and Shaped Blizzard's Games Over 25 Years
Blizzard senior art director Samwise Didier takes us through the 25 year evolution of Warcraft's art.
Hearthstone Rise of Shadows Cards, Decks, Factions, Single-Player - Hearthstone Expansion Guide
All the details on the Hearthstone Rise of Shadows expansion, out now for Blizzard's card battling game.
BlizzCon Dates Revealed With Three Pricey Ticket Options
The convention is expanding this year, and so are some ticket prices.
Hearthstone's Next Expansion, Rise of Shadows, Lets You Order Around Minions and Lackeys
Play cards, take over the world.
The Best Mobile Games for iOS and Android
From smartphones to tablets, these are the best games you can get on your iOS and Android devices.
Former Hearthstone Devs are Working on a Marvel Game
Second Dinner announces its first post-Blizzard game.
Hearthstone Rastakhan’s Rumble Beginner's Guide - Overkill Keyword, New Cards
Here's everything you need to know about Hearthstone's Rastakhan’s Rumble expansion, including new cards and more.
Overwatch's Momentum Slowed in 2018
Blizzard revenue drives Activision even as franchises slow.
Hearthstone's Boomsday Project Solo Mode is a Straight Up Puzzle Game
Use cards, solve puzzles in the new Puzzle Labs solo mode.
Hearthstone's Next Expansion Is the Mech-Heavy Boomsday Project
More mechanical marvels make Hearthstone's next expansion magnetic.
Hearthstone is Making Big Balance Changes to Key Meta Decks for The Witchwood
Hearthstone is shaking up the meta for Even Paladins, Warlocks, and Quest Rogues.
Hearthstone's Monster Hunt Single-Player Mode is Now Live, Details Here
Prepare for the Monster Hunt.
Hearthstone Director Ben Brode Leaves Blizzard
The public face of Hearthstone leaves Blizzard after 15 years.
Ben Brode on How Blizzard Will Keep Hearthstone's Metagame Fresh in the Wake of Witchwood 's Release
We talk to Blizzard about one of Hearthstone's biggest challenges in the Year of the Raven.
Hearthstone's New Expansion The Witchwood is Out Now
Check out our guides for the latest deck builds.
Witchwood's Newly-Revealed Shudderwock is Hearthstone's Most Complicated Card to Date
Why Witchwood's newest legendary gave Hearthstone's team headaches.
Hearthstone's Ben Brode Doesn't Plan to Change the Dust Economy Anytime Soon
Brode feels there are better ways to address Hearthstone's value proposition heading into Witchwood.
BlizzCon 2018 Dates Announced, Here's When Tickets Go On Sale
Southern California gets its annual Blizzard
New Hearthstone Expansion, The Witchwood, Releases Next Week
Enter The Witchwood.
Here's How to Earn Free Hearthstone Card Packs Starting Today
Card packs for days.
Hearthstone's Unique Expansion Cards Can't Always be Legendary, Designer Says
Hearthstone wants to make special card sets like those found in Knights of the Frozen Throne, but they may not be legendary.
The Witchwood is Hearthstone's First Expansion for Year of the Raven
Dungeon Run returns with a similar mode called Monster Hunt.
Hearthstone Year of the Raven Introduces Way to Create In-Game Tournaments for You and Friends
Three new expansions, and even more details for the Year of the Raven.
Inside Hearthstone's Surprisingly Chill Pro Scene
Whatever expectations you have about esports, Hearthstone breaks the mold.
Hearthstone Update 10.2 Gears Up for Wildfest
Get ready to go wild.
Hearthstone Just Announced Some Huge Changes to Ranked Mode
These new changes will hopefully improve the quality and balance of Ranked play.
Hearthstone Kobolds and Catacombs Expansion, Dungeon Runs, Card Guide - Everything We Know
Our complete guide to Hearthstone's upcoming expansion, Kobolds and Catacombs, including the release date, cards, and Dungeon Run info.
Kobolds and Catacombs' Dungeon Runs Are the Single-Player Mode Hearthstone Desperately Needed
Single-player isn't dead after all!
Hearthstone's Kobolds and Catacombs Expansion Was Originally "Blingtron's Lootapolooza"
Which one would you have preferred?
Hearthstone Kobolds & Catacombs Expansion Set to Release on December 7
New cards and a new single player mode called Dungeon Runs.
Hearthstone Stops Going On Adventures, Blizzard Planning on Three Expansions in 2018
I hope you weren't a fan of Hearthstone's adventures.
The Hearthstone Devs Go In-Depth on Dungeon Runs, and Address Safety at Fireside Gatherings
BlizzCon 2017 Interview: "The kind of reception we got to the Nemsy promotion was slightly shocking and we definitely need to do better."
Hearthstone's New Expansion Delves Into Catacombs With Free Single-Player Content
Kobolds & Catacombs' randomized Dungeon Runs should be a welcome addition for those tired of the ladder.
Blizzard Issues Warning After Reports of Fake Hearthstone Fireside Gatherings
There will be a more thorough vetting process, but be wary of potentially dangerous fake events.
Hearthstone's Hallow's End Event Starts Today
There's multiple chances to win cards and goodies.
Hearthstone's Big Balance Update Finally Goes Live After a Messy Tournament Playoff
Blizzard looks to shake up the Hearthstone meta, but is tournament mode next?
Blizzard Announces the Blizzard Arena Los Angeles for Major Esports Competitions
The Blizzard Arena LA will host the Overwatch League later this year.
Hearthstone Introduces a Host of Dramatic Balance Changes
It's the first major Hearthstone balance update in years.
Blizzard Released an Animated Hearthstone Musical, Because Of Course They Can
Eat your heart out Disney.
Hearthstone Knights of the Frozen Throne's Good Boy Dog Card is Winning Over Fans and Players
Arfus is a good boy, and maybe a good card?
Hearthstone's Knights of the Frozen Throne Expansion Comes Out Next Week
Prepare for the Lich King.
Blizzard Reveals More Legendary Cards for Hearthstone's Knights of the Frozen Throne Expansion
Two new Hearthstone Legendary cards to be exact.
Hearthstone Director Hosts Reddit AMA, Talks About Competitive Ladder Reworks
Ben Brode is taking your questions, just don't ask him to reveal new cards.
Hearthstone Balance Changes: The Rogue's Caverns Below Quest is Getting a Welcome Nerf [Update]
Crystal Rogue will soon be a bit harder to pull off.
Blizzard Improves Legendary Card Draws in Hearthstone Packs for Upcoming Expansion
No duplicates, guaranteed Legendary cards, and more
Twitch Becomes Official Third Party Streaming Service for Overwatch and Other Blizzard Esports
Outside of Blizzard themselves that is.
Blizzard's New Mobile Game Could Be Based on WarCraft
Another WarCraft spin-off on mobile?
Starting Screen | All I Want in Life is an Authentic NES Controller
STARTING SCREEN | Sometimes a real controller can make all the difference. Plus: Hail to the Hungry Crab, 7th Saga, and a new addition to the USgamer team!
Hearthstone Celebrates 70 Million Players With Free Card Packs
Blizzard's collectible card game hits another milestone.
A Fond Farewell to League of Explorers and Reno Jackson
A bunch of Hearthstone's adventurers are rotating out today with the launch of Journey to Un'Goro. We bid adieu.
Hearthstone's Un'Goro Expansion Launches on April 8
Blizzard Entertainment is bringing 135 news cards and a ton of tweaks to Hearthstone this April.
Hearthstone: Journey to Un'Goro Introduces Two Really Interesting New Mechanics
The new Hearthstone set is coming in April and features dinosaurs, beasts, and elementals. And two new keywords: Quest and Adapt.
Hearthstone's Arena Mode Moving to Standard, Further Burying Wild Play
Good night, sweet Piloted Shredder.
WoW Gold Can Be Used for Overwatch and Hearthstone Items
Blizzard Entertainment opens up the WoW Token to other Battle.net titles.
Hearthstone's Next Release Is Lost Secrets of Un'Goro [Rumor]
Veteran voice actress' resume points to the next Hearthstone adventure or expansion.
Hearthstone: Having Fun with Control Priest and Jade Golem Druid Decks
And why building your own Hearthstone decks can be highly rewarding.
PSA: Wait to Open Those Means Streets of Gadgetzan Packs [Updated]
Blizzard is looking into a potential bug with the new Hearthstone expansion.
BlizzCon 2016 Reactions: The Original Diablo is a Brilliant Anniversary Gift
Plus: A requiem for StarCraft II, and fans react to Mean Streets of Gadgetzan.
Hearthstone Heads to the Mean Streets of Gadgetzan
New cards and three crime families headline Hearthstone's latest expansion.
Hearthstone's Heroic Tavern Brawl Offers New Challenges for $10 Entry Fee
Blizzard offers a mode for Hearthstone's most experienced players.
Hearthstone's Balance Changes: Yogg-Saron Was Too Beautiful for This World
Why Blizzard's joke character was a little too powerful for its own good. Plus: The complete list of today's balance changes.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Karazhan Standard Deck Guide – Xixo's Spirit Claws Shaman Aggro
Here's everything you need to know about Aggro Shaman's newest iteration for Karazhan Standard.
The First Wing of Hearthstone's One Night in Karazhan is Now Live. Should You Buy It?
Here are the cards you can get along with some of Kat's thoughts.
Overwatch and Hearthstone Getting Built-In Facebook Live Streaming
Blizzard and Facebook team up to bring Facebook integration to Blizzard titles.
The Reset Button: Waiting for the Dust to Settle in Hearthstone's New Metagame
Some people tinker with and invent new strategies. Other people are like Kat.
Whispers of the Old Gods is a Big (and Scary) Moment for Hearthstone
With their latest expansion, Blizzard is designing without a net. Here's hoping they're up to the challenge.
Hearthstone's New Expansion: Breaking Down Whispers of the Old God's New Cards and Launch Details
Blizzard's card game goes Lovecraft for its next expansion. We break down the new cards and what to expect.
The Race to Become the Next Big eSport
COVER STORY: From Halo to Rocket League, seemingly every developer wants their game to be a big-time eSport, and the stakes are even higher than you realize.
Adieu, Dr. Boom: Blizzard Announces Major Changes to Hearthstone
Blizzard is splitting Hearthstone between "Standard" and "Wild" modes, phasing out older expansions in the competitive game.
State of the Meta: Kat and Jaz Weigh in on Hearthstone Going into 2016
Where does Hearthstone's competitive game stand after League of Explorers?
USgamer's Best Games of 2015: Best Quest
PART SIX: The most memorable storylines of the year. (Spoilers, maybe?)
The First League of Explorers Wing is Great, Even if the Rewards Are More Mixed
Blizzard kicks off another enjoyable solo adventure for Hearthstone.
A New Hearthstone Adventure is Coming: The League of Explorers
Blizzard will release another round of unique solo challenges starting November 12.
The Aftermath: Why Blizzard Nerfed the Grim Patron, and What it Means for Hearthstone
Blizzard's Warsong Commander nerf has gone live, effectively removing one of Hearthstone's most dominant decks.
A Look at Day 1 of The Grand Tournament, Hearthstone's New Expansion
The Shaman is making waves on launch day.
Axe of the Blood God Episode 19: Mailbag! RPG Soundtracks, Victor Vran, and More
We take your questions and talk about what we've been playing the latest episode of our RPG podcast.
Hearthstone Turn Hero Powers Into a Strength With The Grand Tournament Expansion
Plus: Hearthstone's problem with power creep.
Comfort Food Games: Hearthstone
Blizzard's easy-to-learn, difficult-to-master card game is perfect digital escapism.
Join USgamer's Podcast as It Hops on Gaming's "Soft Reboot" Bandwagon
From US To You! adopts a new format just in time for E3 madness. Up this week: Metal Gear, PC gaming, and Hearthstone.
World of Warcraft Loses 3 Million Subscribers As Blizzard Evolves
Warlords of Draenor packed the house or a few months, but now WoW is back in old territory.
Clash of the Cards: Hearthstone vs. SolForge
Hearthstone isn't the only digital collectible card game out there. But are its rivals any good? We put Blizzard's title up against SolForge, a title developed as a collaboration between Magic: The Gathering designer Richard Garfield and Ascension creators Stone Blade Entertainment.
Now the Internet Hivemind is Playing Hearthstone
If Twitch Plays Pokémon wasn't quite frustrating enough for you, now there's a new contender.
Hearthstone Curse of Naxxramas: Where Death is a Power-Up
Eurogamer's Tom Bramwell explored what the 30 new cards will mean for Blizzard's card strategy game.
First Hearthstone World Championships Coming to BlizzCon This November
Looks like Blizzard's taking steps to make its online CCG into a serious e-sport.
Hearthstone's First Single-Player Adventure Mode Announced
This weekend at PAX, Blizzard confirmed that its collectible card game would soon get a single-player mode.
Hearthstone Launches for iPad in Select Territories
Blizzard's collectible card game is now available on the go if you live in Canada, Australia or New Zealand; worldwide release is "soon."
Hearthstone: How to Earn Gold Fast and the Best Ways to get Free Cards
In our second Hearthstone how-to, we check out all the ways you can get gold in Hearthstone without spending real-world money.
Hearthstone Tips and Strategies: Beginner's Glossary, Guide to Terms, Deck Types
In our first Hearthstone how-to, we look at the most important thing of all: learning how to talk the talk.
Hearthstone's Future Includes Adventure Mode, Premium DLC
Now Blizzard's collectible card game is safely into open beta, we can start looking to its more long-term future.
Hearthstone Gets Major Balance Adjustment Ahead of Open Beta
With open beta looming, Blizzard is continuing to tweak Hearthstone's mechanics to its satisfaction.
Hearthstone Open Beta Delayed Until January
No surprise really, since it's already the 20th. Also, Blizzard.
Hearthstone Update Brings Tweaks, Changes and Nerfs
Blizzard's collectible card game gets an overhaul in its latest update.
Wings of Desire: My Favorite Hearthstone Card
Eurogamer's Christian Donlan explores Hearthstone's Onyxia card, and why he's never going to use it again.
Hearthstone: Blizzard's Secret Weapon
Eurogamer's Richard Cobbett asks what's in the cards for Warcraft's new cousin, and the future it predicts?
Why Hearthstone is Blizzard's Next Blockbuster
Blizzard's new collectible digital card game is an absolute blast to play... but be warned. It's phenomenally addictive too.