Hearthstone Archives

AppWizard

November 27, 2025

Former Starcraft 2 devs’ new space FPS is happy to take risks because “there’s never been a game quite like” it before

Dustin Browder and Jason Chayes have founded Moonshot Games under Mike Morhaime's Dreamhaven, with their first project being a game called Wildgate. Wildgate combines elements of extraction shooters, ship management, and classic space games into a cohesive first-person shooter. The development team drew inspiration from games like Sea of Thieves and examined battle royales for competitive play design. Browder emphasized the importance of game balance and community feedback, noting that Wildgate is a unique project without a definitive template. The game is currently available on Steam for half price until December 4.

AppWizard

November 12, 2025

World of Warcraft game director responds to concerned email about Classic’s future within 15 minutes, and it’s good news

Blizzard's game director, Ion Hazzikostas, responded to a fan's inquiry about the future of World of Warcraft Classic within 15 minutes, acknowledging the community's passion and the importance of the Classic experience. The last dedicated update from Blizzard regarding Classic was on September 24, focusing on Mists of Pandaria Classic. Hazzikostas emphasized that while he couldn't provide specifics or announcements via email, he recognized the desire for a "forever home" in the Classic space.

AppWizard

October 9, 2025

I’m obsessed with the new Heroes of Might and Magic, and now you can be too

The Gamescom 2025 schedule included titles like Europa Universalis 5 and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era was highlighted as one of the top five games of the event. Ubisoft is in need of a successful title, especially after challenges with other games. Olden Era features stunning visuals, introduces the Lovecraftian Schism, and has an Arena mode similar to Hearthstone Battlegrounds. A demo for Olden Era is available on Steam, featuring four playable factions (Dungeon, Necropolis, Schism, and Temple) and three game modes (Arena, Classic, and Single Hero). The demo is single-player, while the full release will include multiplayer. The early access launch for Olden Era has been pushed to 2026.

BetaBeacon

October 7, 2025

An 8-year-old critical bug in the Unity game engine poses risks to Android and Windows.

A security bug in Unity, identified as CVE-2025-59489, affects the Runtime component and allows insecure loading and local file inclusion, potentially leading to code execution and information disclosure. Developers have prepared patches for supported versions, while Valve and Microsoft have released updates to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability. Popular games affected include Hearthstone, The Elder Scrolls: Blades, and DOOM (2019).

AppWizard

September 28, 2025

Doomspire combines lots of my favorite things: deck builders, roguelikes, and fantasy, and it’s out now

Doomspire is a new deck-building game that combines strategy and fantasy elements, allowing players to explore ancient ruins and battle bosses while collecting loot and cards. Its gameplay mechanics are reminiscent of popular games like Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering Arena, featuring a vibrant digital card game interface. A unique aspect of Doomspire is that cards dynamically jab forward to attack, reminiscent of Yu-Gi-Oh! card gameplay. The game promises an engaging blend of strategy and action, with a visually appealing design. The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct provides updates on Doomspire and other games.

AppWizard

September 9, 2025

Overwatch GM Kong steps up to new head of development, live games/mobile role

Walter Kong has been promoted to senior vice president and head of development for live games and mobile platforms at Blizzard Entertainment. He joined Blizzard in 2011 as senior director for strategic initiatives, left for Epic Games in 2018, and returned in 2020 as an executive producer before becoming general manager for Overwatch. In his new role, he will oversee the strategic direction of Overwatch and other titles like Hearthstone and Diablo Immortal, although Blizzard has stopped developing new content for Warcraft Rumble and reduced staff in that area. Kong expressed gratitude for his opportunities at Blizzard and is committed to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

BetaBeacon

June 19, 2025

Five free phone games you’ll actually play for hours – forget your PS5 and Xbox

- Wild Rift is a mobile version of the PC game League of Legends, a fantasy MOBA where two teams battle to dominate a battleground.

AppWizard

March 7, 2025

25 Best Free PC Games To Play In 2025

Hearthstone is a digital card game developed by Blizzard, released on March 11, 2014. Players select a hero class from the World of Warcraft universe and build decks with unique cards, engaging in turn-based duels to reduce opponents' health to zero. The game features an automatic mana system, making it accessible while maintaining strategic depth. Various game modes include Battlegrounds, Tavern Brawl, and single-player matches. Blizzard regularly updates the Core Set of cards and offers pre-constructed decks and "catch-up packs" to help new and returning players.

BetaBeacon

March 3, 2025

Top 11 best collectible card games on Android

Magic: The Gathering Arena has recently launched on Android and has been well-received within the community.

BetaBeacon

February 21, 2025

Games might be lost as Amazon set to discontinue its app store on Android

Amazon is discontinuing its Android app store on August 20, 2025. Amazon Coins, the currency used for in-app purchases, are no longer being sold as of February 20, 2025. Unused Amazon Coins will be refunded after the app store shutdown. Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices will still have access to the app store. Users are advised to download purchased apps before the shutdown.