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, January 2, 2018
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until January 8. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out the new c [..]
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6:21 am, November 28, 2017
Over the last several months we’ve seen double Support team compositions become more and more prevalent in all levels of play, including esports. While we think this is an okay strategy to s [..]
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6:21 pm, November 27, 2017
As part of our 2018 Gameplay Updates, we’re making significant changes to how Stealth works in Heroes of the Storm. We’ve outlined those changes below, along with some reasoning an [..]
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6:21 pm, November 14, 2017
The latest update for the Heroes of the Storm brings our newest Support Hero, Alexstrasza, and the Dragons of the Nexus event quest to the Nexus, as well as a rework for Li Li, new cosmetic items, and [..]
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6:21 pm, November 6, 2017
Heroes of the Storm PTR Notes — November 6, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until November 13. During this t [..]
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7:21 pm, October 11, 2017
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply balance changes alongside a few bug fixes.
Heroes
Assassin
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Genji
Abathur
Ana
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7:21 pm, October 9, 2017
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until October 16. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out s [..]
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7:21 pm, June 29, 2017
Inspired by the release of the official Heroes of the Storm soundtrack, we started compiling unofficial playlists for each role in the game, starting with the game’s mighty Warriors; we move [..]
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7:21 pm, June 6, 2017
We just took the official Heroes of the Storm soundtrack out of the Nexus and put it into your hands (and onto Spotify), but what about the unofficial soundtrack? What song do you think best fits each [..]
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7:21 pm, May 24, 2017
Ready your weapons and raise your shields! The Mid-Season Brawl begins on June 10, where 12 top teams from across the HGC will compete to discover who is truly the best in the world. While the action [..]
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7:21 pm, May 16, 2017
"Here comes a new challenger!”
- D.Va, MEKA Pilot
By the time she was 16 years old, Hana Song a.k.a. D.Va was already an international star who had won numerous accolades in t [..]
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7:21 pm, April 4, 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 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, January 24, 2017
"Watch your back!”
- Valeera, Shadow of the Uncrowned
For a time, the gladiator Valeera Sanquinar served dutifully as one of Varian Wrynn’s personal bodyguards. But [..]
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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 am, January 11, 2017
A new week has begun in the Nexus, which means it’s time for a new Weekly Sale! Check out the items we’ve placed on sale for this week, and then head to the Heroes in-game Shop to [..]
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6:21 pm, December 20, 2016
We've just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few balance changes to the Nexus. Check out the full patch notes below.
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Assassin
Warrior
Ragnaros
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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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6:21 pm, November 15, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, a new Brawl, UI improvements, balance updates, and more to the Nexus! Check out today’s patch notes below.
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6:21 pm, November 7, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until November 14. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out [..]
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7:21 am, October 26, 2016
Hallow’s End is creeping up on the Nexus, and we’ve got an XP Bonus, a new event quest, and several new cosmetic items ready to begin haunting Heroes of the Storm next week. Get yo [..]
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7:21 am, October 25, 2016
Hallow’s End is creeping up on the Nexus, and we’ve got an XP Bonus, a new event quest, and several new cosmetic items ready to begin haunting Heroes of the Storm next week. Get yo [..]
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7:21 pm, October 18, 2016
Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes — October 18, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new game mode, a new hero, UI improvements, and more to the Nexus! Ch [..]
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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 19, 2016
Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until September 26. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying out [..]
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7:21 am, September 16, 2016
The Heroes of the Storm esports community has a lot to be excited about right now. Former champions MVP Black have secured a spot at BlizzCon for the first time, teams in Taiwan and ANZ are gearing up [..]
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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 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 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 4, 2016
Regardless of who you're playing Heroes of the Storm with and at what level, knowing which heroes work well together is an invaluable skill. All heroes are powerful in their own way, but those feature [..]
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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 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 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 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, June 2, 2016
The Global Summer Championship representatives from every region except North America have now been determined. This week, teams from Korea, Taiwan, and Latin America added their names to the list of [..]
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7:21 am, May 20, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm in order to apply a few bug fixes. Check out the patch notes below.
Bug Fixes
Heroes and Talents
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7:21 pm, May 17, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, User Interface improvements, balance changes, and much more to the game. Check out the patch notes below.
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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 am, May 10, 2016
Our next major Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until May 16. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying [..]
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7:21 pm, April 19, 2016
Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes — April 19, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which marks Tracer’s pre-release, and brings a number of balance changes, UI [..]
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7:21 pm, March 29, 2016
We just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, a new Battleground, User Interface improvements, and many balance changes to the game. Check out the patch notes below. [..]
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6:21 pm, March 21, 2016
Our next major Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until March 29. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in trying [..]
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6:21 pm, March 1, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which marks the end of our Lunar Festival 2016 event, and brings a new Hero to the Nexus, along with Ability cooldown announcemen [..]
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6:21 pm, February 10, 2016
The dust has settled as the New Year has come and gone. Who dominated the leaderboards for the first month of the year? Find out below!
As a reminder, in order to be eligible for the leaderboard, p [..]
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6:21 pm, February 2, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm! Today’s update marks the beginning of our Lunar Festival 2016 event, which brings new special event quests, rewards, an [..]
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6:21 pm, January 28, 2016
Students from across the United States and Canada are hereby invited to storm the Nexus as proud representatives of their schools in Blizzard Entertainment and Tespa’s 2016 Heroes of the Do [..]
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6:21 pm, January 13, 2016
The new year has come, but 2015 ended with a bang as players competed and climbed their way to the Top 200.
As a reminder, in order to be eligible for the leaderboard, players must meet the followi [..]
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6:21 am, January 13, 2016
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm! Today’s update marks the end of our Winter Veil and Cho’gall Buddy Brawl events, and brings a new Hero, as we [..]
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6:21 am, December 16, 2015
The year is slowly winding down, but the merriment of Winter Veil is about to begin! Greatfather Winter is already on his way to spread holiday cheer in the Nexus, and he’s packing ple [..]
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6:21 pm, December 15, 2015
Winter Veil has begun in the Nexus, and we’ve just released a brand new patch for Heroes of the Storm! Today’s update brings a new hero, revamped chat channels, and a host of h [..]
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6:21 pm, December 11, 2015
The year is slowly winding down, but the merriment of Winter Veil is about to begin! Greatfather Winter is already on his way to spread holiday cheer in the Nexus, and he’s packing plenty o [..]
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6:21 pm, December 9, 2015
The leaderboards for the month of November are in and ready for your viewing pleasure.
As a reminder, in order to be eligible for the leaderboard, players must meet the following criteria:
Play a [..]
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6:21 pm, November 17, 2015
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, user interface updates, balance changes, and much more to the game. Maintenance is ongoing, but don't wo [..]
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6:21 pm, November 12, 2015
Last month, we saw a number of changes in ranks for players as they climbed and fell in the leaderboards. Srey, who has held the top spot in the Americas for two consecutive months, has been succeed [..]
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6:21 am, November 12, 2015
Our next major Heroes of the Storm patch has just arrived to the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting until November 24. During this time, we kindly request your assistance in t [..]
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6:21 pm, November 10, 2015
You know about the cash and the glory, but have you seen the spectacular trophies and medals awarded to the winners of the BlizzCon World Championships? We’re very excited to create and awa [..]
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6:21 am, November 7, 2015
BlizzCon 2015 is getting underway today, and we've got a full line-up of StarCraft II, World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm esports action ahead.
Join hosts Sean “Day[ [..]
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7:21 pm, October 22, 2015
The thunderous sounds of the Headless Horseman’s approach grow louder by the day. The Heroes of the Storm Hallow's End event is nearly upon us!
Treats, no Trick!
New Mount and Skin
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7:21 pm, October 20, 2015
We’ve just deployed a patch to address a few issues found in our most recent major patch, implement a few changes, and enable Artanis for players that pre-purchased StarCraft II: Legacy of t [..]
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7:21 pm, October 9, 2015
After the release of the August 2015 leaderboard, we’ve seen many players dive into Hero League, hoping to dash their way to the top of the leaderboards. Without further ado, feast your ey [..]
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7:21 pm, October 6, 2015
We’ve just released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, which brings a new Hero, art and user interface updates, balance changes, and much more to the game. Maintenance is ongoing, but [..]
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7:21 am, October 2, 2015
As we continue to evolve Heroes of the Storm and sharpen its gameplay, we’ll run into scenarios where we think adjustments might be needed to make the overall playability of Heroes a strong [..]
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7:21 am, September 26, 2015
UPDATE: Due to unexpected issues encountered while launching the PTR, we have chosen to delay this release. Our new estimated release date is Monday, September 28 PDT.
Our next major Heroes of th [..]
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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 pm, August 17, 2015
After teaming up with World of Warcraft and Hearthstone to provide you with epic in-game rewards, we’ve decided to brave the dangerous landscape of Sanctuary to bring exciting new goodies t [..]
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7:21 am, August 5, 2015
Tempo Storm and Cloud9 Maelstrom have dominated the North American Heroes of the Storm scene throughout 2015, but now a new team is causing a stir in the Nexus. COGnitive Gaming recently earned a spo [..]
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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 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 am, July 16, 2015
As the days drew closer to the launch of Heroes of the Storm, talented artists from this side of Azeroth, the Koprulu Sector, Sanctuary, and beyond took up the tools of their trades to defend and c [..]
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7:21 pm, July 8, 2015
Over the last two months, talented artists from this side of Azeroth, the Koprulu Sector, Sanctuary, and beyond have taken up their styluses to defend the Nexus and celebrate the launch of Heroes o [..]
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7:21 am, June 20, 2015
Business as Usual
Last weekend, we began our journey on the Road to BlizzCon with the first rounds of the June North American Open, a single-elimination bracket that saw 90 teams battle it out un [..]
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7:21 am, June 20, 2015
The 2015 Heroes of the Storm World Championship starts with a series of open tournaments around the world, where teams will have to prove they’re ready for bigger and brighter stages. Nation [..]
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7:21 pm, June 19, 2015
The 2015 Heroes of the Storm World Championship starts with a series of open tournaments around the world, where teams will have to prove they’re ready for bigger and brighter stages. Nation [..]
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7:21 am, June 19, 2015
The 2015 Heroes of the Storm World Championship starts with a series of open tournaments around the world, where teams will have to prove they’re ready for bigger and brighter stages. Nation [..]
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7:21 am, June 19, 2015
Welcome to the 2015 Heroes of the Storm World Championship, where the top 5-player teams on the planet battle for cash prizes and a chance to make history. The Championship begins with a series of op [..]
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7:21 am, June 18, 2015
Last month, Blizzard Entertainment and DeviantArt joined forces to announce a truly epic fan art contest with over $13,000 worth of prizes and an original sketch from Sam Didier up for grabs. Over th [..]
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7:21 am, June 11, 2015
Last year, artisans from around the world rallied the tools of their trade to portray heroes of Sanctuary or Malthael preparing for the coming conflict in the Reaper of Souls™ Fan Art Contes [..]
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7:21 pm, June 5, 2015
Whether you’re gearing up for your very first brawl or you’re already a veteran of the Nexus, it’s always fun to battle alongside your friends. The question is, which Her [..]
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7:21 am, June 3, 2015
Following yesterday’s massive live event in London, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Heroes of the Storm has officially launched! After more than a year of Alpha and Bet [..]
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7:21 am, June 2, 2015
Heroes of the Storm™ teams from across North America are summoned to the Nexus for a brawl of epic proportions! Blizzard Entertainment is teaming up with Twitch and ESL to present the Heroe [..]
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7:21 am, May 20, 2015
Sharpen your favorite weapons and prepare to fight, because now you and all of your friends can join the fight for the Nexus! To celebrate the upcoming launch of Heroes of the Storm, Blizzard Enterta [..]
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7:21 pm, May 12, 2015
"I don’t suffer setbacks. I revel in them."
- Kael’thas Sunstrider, The Sun King
Like all Blood Elves, Prince Kael’thas was transformed by the fall o [..]
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7:21 am, April 27, 2015
The Heroes of the Dorm collegiate tournament will reach its frenzied conclusion tonight at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles! Our Heroic Four teams have bashed and brawled their way through weeks o [..]
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7:21 pm, April 22, 2015
The Heroes of the Dorm collegiate tournament will reach its frenzied conclusion when the Grand Finals kick off this Sunday, April 26, at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles! Our Heroic Four teams hav [..]
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7:21 pm, April 17, 2015
Update: Friday, April 17, 2015
We’ve received plenty of viewer feedback about the new broadcast UI we used during the Super 16 Heroes of the Dorm broadcast last weekend, and wanted to fil [..]
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7:21 am, April 11, 2015
The Heroes of the Dorm collegiate tournament kicked off just a few short weeks ago, and since then, teams across North America have been battling one another for a chance to win college tuition and [..]
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7:21 pm, April 10, 2015
The Heroes of the Dorm collegiate tournament kicked off just a few short weeks ago, and since then, teams across North America have been battling one another for a chance to win college tuition and [..]
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7:21 pm, April 3, 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, March 25, 2015
Students from more than 400 schools across the U.S. and Canada are primed and ready for battle in the ultimate Heroes of the Storm™ college tournament—signups close tomorrow! ES [..]
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