Over 400 invited players from more than 40 countries will compete for a chance to take home a share of the $250,000 (USD) prize pool.
BlizzCon's likelihood of occurrence was already in jeopardy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has now been confirmed that the event will be canceled due to the national health complications that are affecting humanity worldwide.
Hearthstone Patch 17.2 goes live on May 12, just over a month after the last game update that curbed the scorching hot influence of Demon Hunter cards.
Jeff Kaplan, top Overwatch developer for Blizzard, said that blitzchung's suspension should be "reduced more eliminated" in an interview with the Washington Post.
Inven Global spoke to Ben Thompson, developer and Art Director for Blizzard, and Mike Donais, Hearthstone's Principal Game Designer, at BlizzCon 2019 about the creative integrity of Hearthstone, the humble beginnings of Battlegrounds' development, and the importance of looking at the long- term with the sudden uptick of competition from other developers in the industry.
Juked's platform serves to act as a guide to the wide world of esports that covers any gamer or esports fan's preference, and features a comprehensive hub for fans and gamers to support their favorite teams in over 20 esports titles without visually overwhelming the user.
According to a report by ESPN Esports' Jacob Wolf, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment will be forming its own front office for KSE Esports after mutually agreeing to a parting of ways with Sentinels. The KSE Esports front office will take over managerial duties of the Kroenke group's Overwatch League franchise Los Angeles Gladiators, and will also be in charge of the group's Los Angeles based franchise in the upcoming Call of Duty Global League.
Amy Walker, who voices Blizzard's Elise Starseeker, was interviewed by Inven Global's Nick D'Orazio at the 2019 World Cyber Games in Xi'an, China to give her thoughts on the new Elise card, provide insight on the work of a voice actor, and reminisce on some of her favorite characters she's voiced.
Che Chou, formerly of Blizzard Entertainment, has joined Ubisoft as the company's Senior Esports Director.
The 2018 Hearthstone Championship Tour has revealed the location of its final destination.
