Episode 55: Blizzard to Announce New Game at BlizzCon? Articles Covered BlizzCon Schedule and Map Released Patch 6.0.2 For WoW Consoles get 2.1 for Diablo Heroes gets new features Hearthstone America Qualifier Results...
A few weeks back we showed you a preview of 3 Hallow’s End inspired skins. If you loved them, you should be happy to know that these skins are now avaliable on the In-Game Store. You can get all three skins individually, or get 30% off in a bundle including Countess Kerrigan and Skelethur Abathur. You can see the official announcement on the Heroes Blog, and check out the release video below!...
“So eager you are, for my blood to spill. Yet to vanquish me, ’tis my head you must kill!” It’s the most magical time of the year and Hallow’s End is yet again upon us! Wait. I think I might confuse the terminology slightly, but nevertheless, Hallow’s End is my favourite in-game holiday event, and this year it’s extra special as it’s the first holiday to be updated in two years. That’s right, not only has the gear been upgraded to item level 540 (up from 470), but there are also new vanity items and companion pets to be obtained. And then there is of course the highly coveted reins for the headless horseman’s mount; a mount that still to this day eludes some players. In addition to the three already existing pets (Sinister Squashling, Feline Familiar, and Creepy Crate) there are two new pets are available: Cursed Birman and Widget ...
Round 4 Play Your Way Thursday Now Available On Demand
by Stephen Stewart on 17 October 2014 (1 day)As previously noted by my good friend Neinball, this latest edition of Play Your Way Thursday was going to be extra special. Not only were two builds going to be featured (both the winner V3dun’s “Void Ray” Wizard and second place finisher who was able to step in for the stream spot, Majier’s “Sweeping Thunder” Crusader) and not only were all of the participants going to be putting their characters (and pride) on the line by showcasing Hardcore gameplay for the first time on Play Your Way Thursday, but also the effervescent and widely-popular deadmau5 would finally be making his Diablo debut in an official capacity. [Those in the know surely recognize the tribute to him in this item.] With Brandy “Nevalistis” Camel and Don Vu in tow, this stream could not be anything but amazing. So, did it live up to the hype? Read on for my favorite highlights from the session and the ...
As of today, October 17, all through November 11, BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket holders will be able to lay their hands on some sweet loot from the Blizzard Gear Store. Instructions on how to go about obtaining these unique items can be found HERE (or you can read the post in full below). BlizzCon Online Merchandise Sale Begins This year’s BlizzCon online merchandise sale is underway! Starting today through November 11, BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket buyers can score some cool BlizzCon-premiere loot through the Blizzard Gear Store. Gearing Up for BlizzCon Hordes of blacksmiths, drones, and goblin engineers have been tirelessly working on a treasure trove of epic new items to debut at BlizzCon 2014, and the first results of their labor are available for purchase now. The store is stocked with some epic never-before-seen loot, along with some of your favorite items from BlizzCons past—check out our Facebook gallery to get a closer look ...
Every Friday a legendary member from team DKMR breaks down Don’t Kick My Robot’s “Deck of the Week” . These decks are seeing a lot of play either in constructed ladder or tournaments. Team DKMR explains the deck lists and how to play them. Make sure you check out Don’t Kick My Robot if you want to become a better player or check out their premium services if you would like them to do a 1 on 1 coaching session with you to help you better your game. View past Deck Lists of the Week. Team DKMR: Twitter | Website | Forums Sponsored by: Gunnar - 2P - Waypoint Faramir here, bringing you the Deck of the Week. This week we have a very special deck. Freeze Mage has been around for a very long time and with its recent resurgence in tournament play, we decided to go over how it works. Right upfront I want to warn you, if you try this deck ...
Episode 26 – Dark Before the Dawn This week we’re down one host, but the original duo must carry on. Archon knocks it out of the park with yet another lyrical parody. Archon and Neinball go over some of the new additions for console players and the most recent set of controversies plaguing the seasonal leaderboards. We also had a ton of feedback from our listeners and we really appreciate your input!...
Participate for a chance at a Heroes of the Storm Alpha Invite!
by DannieRay23 on 16 October 2014 (2 days)Players all around the world are eager to join into the Heroes of the Storm Fun, but Alpha invites have been somewhat limited thus far. But do not despair if you haven't gotten a chance to get into the Nexus, Blizzard is giving its fans another shot at getting one of those precious Alpha Invites....
Today we sit down with the Multi-Talented Ciwiel Cosplay. Learn more about her and her stunning costumes....
The previous three Play Your Way Thursday (Formerly Theorycraft Thursday) streams were amazing. We always had some little tid bits of information on coming changes that the devs would talk about during the stream, but this stream is shaping up to be a bit different. This stream is going to feature the one, and only, deadmau5! If you didn’t know, deadmau5 is a huge diablo fan and a dedicated hardcore player. That’s right, he plays hardcore. This will be Blizzard’s first official hardcore stream and it’s going to glorious! I truly hope no one dies, but I won’t deny that it would be entertaining if someone does… You don’t want to miss this stream, catch it tomorrow October 16 at 2:00pm PDT. While the master of magic, the Wizard, prevailed in our last Play Your Thursday community vote, we were unfortunately unable to sync up with V3dun#2884 for our upcoming livestream. Thankfully, runner-up Majier#1230 has ...
Team DKMR: Twitter | Website | ForumsSponsored by: Gunnar - 2P - Waypoint Written by Varranis Welcome to this week’s “What Would DKMR Do?” Each week we’ll present an in-game situation and discuss the possible lines of play. Here’s the scenario for this week: How you use your removal is key to winning the Zoo match-up. So how would you deal with this situation? Paul, Matheus Revoredo, Peter Thorne, and Dorkmaster Flek said they would: Just poison flurry pass. This is the most straight forward play and provides the best result in the current situation. While it doesn’t use our cards most efficiently, against Zoo it’s often critical to keep your life total high at the expense of card advantage and keep their board clear to prevent them from buffing their minions. SkarnSW and Nuclein decided on an alternative play: Use Backstab on the Knife Juggler and then Fan of Knives. This play ensures we remove our opponent’s strongest minion, ...
As if all the fun shenanigans of Patch 6.0.2′s release weren’t enough, Blizzard is sweetening the pot on doing Siege of Orgrimmar raids: if you’re looking to get your hands on a Bind-on-Account heirloom weapon from Garrosh, you’re now guaranteed to get one appropriate to your spec whenever you kill Garrosh on any non-LFR raid difficulty. This is a limited-time offer, of course: once Warlords releases on November 13th, Garrosh won’t drop heirlooms at all. Get all the details below. Garrosh got an iron-tight grip on your heirloom? It’s time to smash ‘n grab! Beginning Tuesday, October 14 and lasting until the launch of Warlords of Draenor on November 13, we’ll be giving players a bonus 100% chance to get their first Garrosh heirloom weapon in each difficulty* of Siege of Orgrimmar. If you have yet to claim an heirloom for your collection, here’s your chance. Once Warlords of Draenor goes ...
BlizzCon Schedule and Map, What is Blizzard Announcing This Year?
by JR Cook on 8 October 2014 (1 week)The BlizzCon 2014 schedule (most of it) is now out along with the floor map. At first glance, people who are not fans of eSports might be disappointed while those who are fans are going to be very excited. However, do not let this schedule fool you as there are some obvious gaps that Blizzard is not putting on this schedule and will probably reveal in the opening ceremonies. Friday Schedule Saturday Schedule Map If you’re an eSports fan, you’re loving how much work that Blizzard is putting around the StarCraft 2 WCS and the stage area they are using. They are really trying to play catch up to Riot and Valve in terms of throwing an event. I believe you’ll either hear more about the next expansion Legacy of the Void or at the very least how Blizzard is going to want to focus more on the eSports component ...
Episode 31: Tempo Rogue Deck This week we have concocted a pretty neat deck that’s a split between tempo and miracle. No big finishers but constant board presence and ways to handle obstacles put out by your opponent. We hope you enjoy! Deck List Tempo Rogue Class: Rogue Rogue (20) Backstab x2 Preparation x2 Conceal Deadly Poison x2 Blade Flurry x2 Eviscerate x2 Sap x2 Defias Ringleader x2 Perdition’s Blade Edwin VanCleef SI:7 Agent x2 Sprint Neutral (10) Bloodmage Thalnos Sen’jin Shieldmasta x2 Spellbreaker Gadgetzan Auctioneer x2 Loatheb Sludge Belcher x2 Ragnaros the Firelord...
Episode 54: Titan is Cancelled, But What’s Next? This was uploaded a week after it was supposed to be due to problems with our internet connection in not allowing us to upload it. Articles Covered Please consider donating to Extra Life: http://extralife.blizzpro.com Titan Cancelled BlizzCon in Game Goodies Revealed 6.0.2 Background Downloader Character Undelete Process Kadala Changes Next alpha Phase October 7 Fireside Gathering Pack Dreamhack EU...
Episode 25 – 2.1.1 Fun! After a string of technical difficulties we’re finally back! We have a bunch of news to cover with the release of Patch 2.1.1 since our last show as well as the sad cancellation of Project Titan. Witch Doctor’s will be happy with the new buffs to pet builds, everyone will be happy with many quality of life changes and people have been grumbling over the changes to Kadala (spoiler’s, she got buffed.)...
Episode 30: Secrets Mage Deck This week we tackle the Secrets Mage! It has its pro’s and its con’s, but it’s never a dull match! Twizz goes PvP on a mosquito at the end and the sound board gets a little violent (put earmuffs on the kids). Anyways, we hope you enjoy! Be sure to check out BlizzPro’s Extra Life info at: http://extralife.blizzpro.com Deck List Secret Mage Class: Mage Mage (17) Mana Wyrm x2 Frostbolt x2 Counterspell x2 Duplicate Mirror Entity x2 Kirin Tor Mage x2 Fireball x2 Polymorph Water Elemental x2 Flamestrike Neutral (13) Undertaker x2 Loot Hoarder x2 Mad Scientist x2 Harvest Golem x2 Loatheb Sludge Belcher x2 Sylvanas Windrunner Ragnaros the Firelord...
Blizzard has just announced that instead of taking place on the BlizzCon floor, the WCS Global Finals will be happening at the other end of the Anaheim Convention Center complex in the Arena. BlizzCon attendees will have access to the event along with the rest of the convention activities, but Blizzard will also be selling tickets specifically for the WCS event alone, allowing even more folks to get in the door for the excitement of the WCS. Read the full post below. The year’s biggest StarCraft® II eSports event just got even bigger! The conclusion of the SC2 World Championship Series Global Finals takes place November 7 and 8 during BlizzCon, and this year, we’re moving the action from the BlizzCon floor to the Anaheim Convention Center Arena. Along with this Arena upgrade comes extra seating capacity, allowing us to offer the StarCraft II community another opportunity to be part ...
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