Note: Coverage of the Hearthstone Expansion will continue in our "What's Next" Live Panel Recap.
Kobolds & Catacombs is the Next Hearthstone Expansion
The newest Hearthstone expansion is Kobolds and Catacombs!
- You can pre-order the new expansion already on Battle.net.
- The official new site is up.
- Dungeon Runs are a new single player content being added to Hearthstone.
- When your Dungeon Run starts, you’ll choose a Hero and receive a starting deck consisting of 10 cards. You’ll use it to overcome eight encounters of increasing difficulty (chosen randomly from a huge pool of 48 possible encounters!) to clear the run.
- Completing a dungeon run with each of the nine classes gives you the Candle King card back.
- Recruit: Cards with the Recruit keyword immediately summon minions from your deck and put them into play. Some cards recruit minions that match certain conditions; others recruit randomly chosen minions.
- Every class is getting a Legendary Weapon in the new set!
- UNIDENTIFIED MAGIC ITEMS – These mysterious cards gain new powers when they enter your hand. (Awaiting more information!)
- SPELLSTONES – Play your Spellstone immediately, or empower it by fulfilling specific actions for a greater effect. (Awaiting more information!)
- Marin the Fox is being given out to all players for free starting on Monday.
- BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket holders will be getting Marin's golden version for free.
New Card Reveals
Blizzard oops'd hardcore. Marin the Fox has been revealed already via a promotional email.
Opening Ceremony Live Recap
Below are our notes from the opening ceremony.
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- Ben Brode is on the Hearthstone Stage!
- "This is going to be the best BlizzCon yet!" - Ben Brode 2017
- "This has been an awesome year for Hearthstone"
- The new set comes out in December.
- We're being taken back to the roots of classic fantasy. Dungeon crawling vibe.
- There's a song!
- The new expansion is "Kobolds and Catacombs"
- Everyone who logs into Hearthstone starting Monday gets Marin the Fox for free.
- BlizzCon attendees (And virtual ticket holders) will receive a golden version of Marin the Fox.
- Recruit: Cards with the Recruit keyword immediately summon minions from your deck and put them into play. Some cards recruit minions that match certain conditions; others recruit randomly chosen minions.
- All classes are getting a Legendary Weapon! Everyone gets a free weapon at launch.
- A brand new single player mode is being added called the Dungeon Run.
- You will collect loot and level up your heroes.
- The most replayable single player content ever.
- Dungeon Runs are completely free - you don't need any cards to play!
Blizzard
- Mike Morhaime is doing his usual greetings to everyone.
- An Esports video played showcasing the past year of Blizzard Esports.
World of Warcraft
- J. Allen Brack is on stage to talk about World of Warcraft.
- World of Warcraft Classic is coming back.
- They are committed to bringing back the game.
- Shadow plushie is coming to the store. Proceeds going to world disaster relief.
- Over the years, 15 million dollars has been donated to charitable causes.
- World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth
Overwatch
- Jeff Kaplan is on stage from the Overwatch Arena to talk about Overwatch.
- Blizzard World is a new theme-park themed map.
- The new map is coming out next year. It's part assault and part payload.
- Moira is a new hero coming to Overwatch.
- A new Reinhardt Cinematic!
Starcraft II
- Starcraft II is FREE TO PLAY starting November 14.
- You will get the Wings of Liberty Campaign for free.
- Competitive ladder will be free.
Heroes of the Storm
- Kaeo Milker is on stage to talk about Heroes of the Storm.
- They've doubled the amount of Heroes since last BlizzCon. It's been a busy year.
- Alexstrasza is being added to the game. She is a ranged support that can manipulate life energy to heal her allies.
- Hanzo is being added to the game. He is a ranges assassin who can serve as a scout for his team.
- New Features Coming:
- Peformance Based Matchmaking - Rethinking matchmaking based on how you do in the game vs your entire team.
- Voice Chat
- Rework to Stealth.
- Evolved Battleground Mechanics.
- The new heroes and changes are playable on the show floor.
Panel Screenshots
Watch Live
The Opening Ceremony is available for free to those without a Virtual Ticket. If you want to watch the panels though, you'll want to buy a Virtual Ticket.
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Weird you gave a correct definition of consonance but then provided an incorrect example of it. Your example of consonance is just rhyming.
"Corey created kale cakes" would be consonance. But the /k/ sound is not a great example since it only has two possible spellings in English.
Is it possible to buy the ticket after BlizzCon ends? I'd assume not, but I want to make sure.
Wow...wow...this was...so unexpected :O
Show yourself Dark lord Brode
Combo priest approves.
Weird name for an expansion
Martin the fox + YOU WILL LOVE MY NEW RECEPIE
My thoughts exactly :)
Isnt the white border under Marin indicatehe is for priest?
http://koboldsandcatacombs.com :D
https://i.snag.gy/jXy2BJ.jpg
Crazed Alchemist synergy!
Treachery counters Marin ;)
Also Crazed Alchemist...
Probably.
Well, it`s not deadmines, but it`s based on D&D, so I am curious.
Still wasnt confirmed, could change anytime to Naxxramas 2.
I'd prefer GvG 2 with Dr. Boom 2.0.
Well, that was unexpected...