7:21 am, April 13, 2018
As many of you are aware, there’s been a lot of feedback and community conversation about topics like matchmaking, ranked play, new Hero balance, and player toxicity. It’s clear to [..]
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7:21 am, April 12, 2018
Our most recent Heroes of the Storm patch is now live containing a number of balance changes and bug fixes.
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6:21 pm, March 1, 2018
Our second ranked season of 2018 is about to begin, and we’ve got a new set of rewards that you can earn by playing ranked games in the coming months. Read on for details!
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6:21 am, February 6, 2018
Last December, we released several hotfixes to address bugs that were affecting matchmaking and placement matches near the start of the latest ranked Season. The issues stemmed from a combination of i [..]
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6:21 am, January 12, 2018
In our 2017 Ranked Season 3 blog last September, we mistakenly included images of the Golden Cybersteed and Spectrum Cybersteed as rewards that could be earned based on your performance in ranked play [..]
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6:21 pm, January 9, 2018
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived along with Blaze, Veteran Firebat.
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6:21 pm, December 12, 2017
Our latest Heroes of the Storm patch is now live in the Nexus with Hanzo, Winter Veil, the 2018 Gameplay Update, and much more!
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6:21 am, December 8, 2017
Our first ranked season of 2018 is about to begin, and we’ve got a new set of rewards that you can earn by playing ranked games in the coming months. Read on for details!
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6:21 pm, November 22, 2017
From a raucous community showdown to deep dives into the design process, relive some of the best Heroes of the Storm moments from BlizzCon 2017 with the Virtual Ticket.
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6:21 am, November 21, 2017
Heroes of the Storm PTR Notes — November 20, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until December 11. During this [..]
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6:21 am, November 21, 2017
As mentioned in the BlizzCon 2017 opening ceremony, and during our “What’s Next” panel, we will soon be introducing performance-based matchmaking to Heroes of the Storm. [..]
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7:21 pm, September 20, 2017
We've just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply balance changes along with a few bug fixes.
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7:21 pm, September 18, 2017
We'll be releasing a new patch for Heroes of the Storm later this week in order to apply balance changes along with a few bug fixes.
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7:21 pm, September 5, 2017
Our latest update for the Heroes of the Storm brings a new Hero, balance changes, and more to the Nexus!
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7:21 pm, June 13, 2017
Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes — June 13, 2017
Our latest update for the Heroes of the Storm brings a new Hero and a host of balance changes to the Nexus!
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7:21 pm, June 5, 2017
Heroes of the Storm PTR Notes — June 5, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until June 12. During this ti [..]
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7:21 am, April 26, 2017
Heroes of the Storm 2.0 contains all-new progression and rewards systems, a wealth of new cosmetic items, new Hero customization options, and much, much more. Take a moment to check out everything arr [..]
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7:21 pm, March 29, 2017
Heroes of the Storm 2.0 is kicking off with a month-long Open Beta test! This update contains all-new progression and rewards systems, a wealth of new cosmetic items, new Hero customization options, a [..]
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7:21 pm, March 28, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few bug fixes and balance changes.
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6:21 pm, March 14, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm that brings a new Hero, balance updates, and more to the Nexus!
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6:21 am, March 7, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm a new Hero, balance updates, and more to the Nexus!
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6:21 pm, March 3, 2017
We’ve been working on a slew of updates for Heroes of the Storm’s in-game UI, and we’re very excited to announce that everything we’re unveiling today will come [..]
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6:21 pm, January 24, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings our 2017 Lunar Festival event, a new Hero, “Sandbox” Custom Games, balance updates, and more to the Nexus!
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6:21 pm, January 17, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until January 23. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out s [..]
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6:21 pm, December 14, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings our Winter Veil event, a new Hero, ranked play changes, balance updates, and more to the Nexus! Check out today’s patch not [..]
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6:21 pm, December 5, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until December 12. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out [..]
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7:21 am, October 29, 2016
BlizzCon 2016 is just around the corner, and attendees from all over the globe will soon flood into the Anaheim Convention Center for two days filled with gaming, tournament play, epic loot, and much [..]
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7:21 pm, September 27, 2016
Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes — September 27, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Battleground and Hero to the Nexus, as well as balance changes, [..]
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7:21 pm, September 22, 2016
Another great week of competitive Heroes of the Storm action is behind us but, as always, there’s always plenty to look forward to. The Nexus Games are now underway in both Europe and North [..]
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7:21 pm, September 13, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Event, Battleground, and Hero to the Nexus, as well as UI improvements, balance changes, and more! Check out today’s [..]
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7:21 am, September 9, 2016
It’s official: The Heroes world has been flipped on its head. We’ve seen major power shifts in North America, patch notes provoking changes in drafting, and Korean teams yet again [..]
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7:21 am, August 30, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until September 12. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out [..]
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7:21 am, August 29, 2016
Coming with our next major patch, Heroes of the Storm is launching a brand new system to celebrate and recognize incredible personal feats on the battleground. Play your heart out in every match and e [..]
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7:21 am, August 29, 2016
What a week it’s been for competitive Heroes! Germany’s gamescom event hosted this year’s second European Fall Regional, two new Battlegrounds and two new Heroes were ann [..]
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7:21 am, August 29, 2016
The strength of the European Heroes scene has become increasingly apparent in recent months. While Team Dignitas are still undeniably strong, they face increased competition from the likes of Misfits [..]
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7:21 am, August 23, 2016
The strength of the European Heroes scene has become increasingly apparent in recent months. While Team Dignitas are still undeniably strong, they face increased competition from the likes of Misfits [..]
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7:21 am, August 19, 2016
The Machines of War are rumbling to life in the Nexus! This week, gamescom in Cologne, Germany is the stage not only for this year’s second Europe Fall Regional, but also for exciting new He [..]
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7:21 am, August 12, 2016
The world’s largest interactive entertainment trade fair is coming back to Cologne, Germany from August 17 - 21 this year, and Blizzard Entertainment will be there with our biggest presence [..]
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7:21 pm, August 9, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, balance changes, and bug fixes to the game. Check out today’s patch notes below.
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7:21 pm, August 4, 2016
Competitive Heroes of the Storm teams around the world put in some great performances this week. Highlights came courtesy of some surprising draft picks and some even more surprising results as teams [..]
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7:21 am, August 2, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until August 8. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out som [..]
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7:21 pm, July 28, 2016
Highlights of this action-packed week in competitive Heroes of the Storm include World Champions Tempo Storm, formerly known as Tempest, claiming another crown; Qualifiers wrapping up in both Latin Am [..]
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7:21 pm, July 27, 2016
We've just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few balance changes. Check out the detailed patch notes within.
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7:21 pm, July 25, 2016
We’re about to release a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few balance changes. Check out the detailed patch notes within.
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7:21 am, July 15, 2016
In sunny Valencia, Spain, the first European Regional of the Fall season is officially underway! Eight of the region’s top teams are currently embroiled in a double-elimination, best-of-thre [..]
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7:21 pm, July 12, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, User Interface improvements, and many balance changes to the game. Check out today’s patch notes below!
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7:21 am, July 8, 2016
North American teams are gearing up for their first Fall Regional Qualifier and locking in their rosters for the season. A number of the region’s top teams have added new players, so it& [..]
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7:21 pm, July 5, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until July 11. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out s [..]
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7:21 pm, June 30, 2016
DreamHack Valencia is drawing ever closer, and European teams are ready to hit the ground running! Following the past week’s Regional Qualifiers, six qualifying teams have booked their ticke [..]
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7:21 pm, June 23, 2016
There are not enough words to do justice to the Summer Global Championship and the level of play that was on display during its latter stages. The world’s best Heroes of the Storm teams put [..]
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7:21 am, June 22, 2016
DreamHack Summer showcased the best of the best in Heroes of the Storm Esports as 12 teams from around the globe met in Jönköping, Sweden, each hoping to take the title of Global Cha [..]
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7:21 am, June 17, 2016
This week, there was a surplus of surprises and announcements for fans and players alike. Ranked Season 1 has officially begun with a completely revamped ranking system. Beyond the Nexus and the Twitc [..]
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7:21 pm, June 14, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, User Interface improvements, Ranked Revamp, a new Unranked Draft mode, and much more. Check out the patch notes belo [..]
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7:21 am, June 7, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until June 13. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out [..]
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7:21 pm, May 26, 2016
The Summer Championship is nearly upon us! Following an action-packed week during which several teams from all over the world successfully secured their tickets to Sweden, only four qualification spot [..]
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7:21 am, May 20, 2016
Ready your cameras and prepare your sewing machines—it’s time to start your preparations for this year’s BlizzCon contests! All contests from BlizzCon 2015 will be return [..]
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7:21 pm, May 12, 2016
With one DreamHack event concluded and another about to begin, this past week has been filled with anticipation and achievements. The top eight teams in North America competed for the region&rsquo [..]
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7:21 pm, May 6, 2016
Launching in all regions during the week of June 14, Heroes of the Storm Ranked play is pulling out all the stops and introducing a horde of new features, improvements, and rewards. With division tier [..]
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7:21 am, April 19, 2016
The members of top South Korean Heroes of the Storm team MVP Black rose victorious over all who opposed them at the 2016 Spring Championship—not even dropping a single game over the course [..]
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7:21 pm, April 12, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm that applies a few balance changes and bug fixes. Check out the patch notes below.
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7:21 pm, April 6, 2016
Pro gamers from all around the world are currently putting their skills to the test, competing to secure a place on one of esports’ biggest stages. BlizzCon 2016 will once again mark the cul [..]
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6:21 pm, November 3, 2015
BlizzCon 2015 is just around the corner, and attendees from all over the globe will soon flood into the Anaheim Convention Center for two days filled with gaming, tournament play, epic loot, and much [..]
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7:21 pm, October 20, 2015
Whether you’re geeking out on the show floor at BlizzCon or tuning in from home, this is a performance you won’t want to miss: Linkin Park is closing out BlizzCon 2015!
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7:21 pm, August 27, 2015
With our most recent patch, we reset everyone’s Hero and Team League rankings and implemented a placement system, which requires that all players complete a minimum of 20 ranked games befor [..]
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7:21 am, August 21, 2015
The August Open is live this weekend, and you don’t even have to be one of the top-8 teams to be a winner! ESL is giving away 20 of the newly announced NVIDIA GeForce® GTX™ [..]
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7:21 pm, August 18, 2015
The Eternal Conflict between the Burning ***** and the High Heavens continues in the Nexus, and we've just unleashed our latest Heroes of the Storm patch! Today's update includes a brand new Hero, [..]
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7:21 am, August 11, 2015
Our next major Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting for the next seven days. During this time, we kindly request your assistanc [..]
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7:21 pm, August 7, 2015
In our latest Conversations around the Community blog, we discussed Ranked Play. With our next major update, a couple of the features we mentioned will be making their way into the Nexus. Let&rs [..]
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7:21 am, August 5, 2015
After becoming champions in the Heroes of the Storm Invitational Tournament at BlizzCon 2014, Cloud9, one of the most renowned organizations in professional eSports, announced the creation of two new [..]
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7:21 am, July 22, 2015
Update – July 21, 2015: We’ve just released an update for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, Skin, and Bundle to the Nexus. Check out the New Heroes and Shop sections b [..]
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7:21 am, July 22, 2015
Two qualifying spots at the Americas Regional Championship were up for grabs at the North American July Open and the teams were ready to battle it out to show their worth. Tempo Storm had already sec [..]
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7:21 am, July 17, 2015
The excitement around the Road to Blizzcon has roared back to life, with the July North American Open taking center stage this Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m. PDT. This past weekend, 111 teams were whit [..]
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7:21 pm, July 3, 2015
In late 2014, the nascent Heroes of the Storm community had an opportunity to finally see their game played on a stage with its first major offline event. With BlizzCon coming up, Blizzard showcased [..]
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7:21 pm, June 30, 2015
The struggle between the High Heavens and the Burning ***** has erupted out of the realm of Sanctuary, and the Eternal Conflict has begun in the Nexus! Angels and Demons now battle for dominance in th [..]
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7:21 am, June 24, 2015
The PTR has arrived!
We’ve enabled the Public Test Realm for the next seven days so that we can ensure the stability of our next Heroes of the Storm patch, as well as offer you a chance to [..]
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7:21 am, June 2, 2015
We’d like to provide our perspective on some of the bigger topics we’ve seen discussed by the Heroes of the Storm community. In this blog, we’re going to focus on Ranke [..]
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7:21 pm, May 29, 2015
As we announced yesterday, we’re thrilled to welcome Madeon to our Heroes of the Storm launch event in London on Monday, June 1.
Shortly after releasing his debut album Adventure to crit [..]
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7:21 pm, May 29, 2015
We have some incredible activities and special guests lined up for you during our Heroes of the Storm launch celebrations, taking place one week from today, on June 1. Whether you’re attendi [..]
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7:21 pm, May 12, 2015
We’ve brought Heroes of the Storm offline for a period of extended maintenance today in order to bring you a brand new Closed Beta patch! Maintenance is ongoing, but don't worry; we'll let y [..]
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7:21 pm, May 12, 2015
With the arrival of today’s Closed Beta patch, we’ve made a number of performance improvements for Heroes of the Storm in our continuing quest to help provide better play experien [..]
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7:21 am, May 2, 2015
The time has come to begin your preparations for this year’s BlizzCon contests! All of the contests from BlizzCon 2014 will be returning—Costume, Talent, Art, and Movie—a [..]
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6:21 pm, March 24, 2015
We’ve brought Heroes of the Storm offline for a period of extended maintenance today in order to bring you a brand new Closed Beta patch! Maintenance is ongoing, but don't worry; we'll let y [..]
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6:21 pm, March 23, 2015
Grab four of your pals and start talking serious strategy, because the arrival of our next Closed Beta patch will introduce Team League to Heroes of the Storm! Team League is our latest mode of ranke [..]
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6:21 am, March 20, 2015
As the Heroes of the Storm closed beta rolls on and the game continues to evolve, we’d like to provide our perspective on some of the bigger topics we’ve seen discussed in the co [..]
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6:21 pm, February 10, 2015
We’ve brought Heroes of the Storm offline for a period of extended maintenance today in order to bring you a brand new Closed Beta patch! Maintenance is ongoing, but don't worry; we'll let [..]
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6:21 am, February 10, 2015
With our Closed Beta patch on January 13, we released early versions of ranks and ranked points for initial playtesting alongside Hero League. While we feel these features are off to a good start, th [..]
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6:21 pm, January 13, 2015
We’ve brought Heroes of the Storm offline for a period of extended maintenance today in order to kick off our Closed Beta testing phase, and bring you a brand new patch! Maintenance is ongo [..]
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6:21 am, January 10, 2015
At BlizzCon 2014, we revealed a little bit about how ranked play will work in Heroes of the Storm. Today, we’d like to give you a more detailed look at our initial implementation for Hero L [..]
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6:21 am, November 4, 2014
It’s almost show time! BlizzCon 2014 begins this Friday, November 7, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The sold-out event features developer discussion panels, top-tier tournament competitio [..]
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7:21 pm, October 21, 2014
We’re thrilled to announce that Metallica will be performing the closing concert at BlizzCon 2014, playing before a sold-out convention crowd on the night of November 8! If you didn&rsqu [..]
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8:29 am, September 12, 2014
We've finished deploying the 64-bit version of the Heroes client, and you should now be able to launch it using the instructions below.
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