I haven’t played Hearthstone in a while, due to the fact that I’ve been distracted by a game that rhymes with Schmestiny as of late. Thing is, Hearthstone is still the kind of game that I could easily jump back to without having skipped a beat.
Sure, I’ll still lose horribly, but Hearthstone is a game that is as easy to pick up as learning to ride a bicycle or lying in court. Blizzard’s premium freemium game has proven to be a runaway success, with the meta-game evolving every month to accommodate more advanced strategies.
Thing is, Hearthstone is still inviting to newcomers. And when you’ve been gone from the game for a while, having a stack of new cards to play around with is kind of exciiting.
In addition to the fifty new neutral cards on the way, players will also have a chance to sample 82 new hero cards for the Druid, Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, and Warrior in the upcoming Grand Tournament update.
There’ll also be two new gameplay mechanics to tinker with. Inspire will allow players to use specific cards to activate an ability whenever a player uses their Hero ability, while Joust will pick two random cards from both players when activated.
If the player who triggered Joust has a card with a higher value than his opponent, then the minion involved in the Joust will receive a buff. Sounds like a game-changer that, which can discourage low-value aggro cards from being overused.
Enough jibber jabber however. Let’s take a look at those new Hero cards! Click to embiggen:
Druid
Hunter
Mage
Paladin
Priest
Rogue
Shaman
Warlock
Warrior
As usual, cards can be unlocked inside Hearthstone with regular play, or can be purchased in packs of five if you’ve got some cash to flash on gems. HEARTHSTONE!
Last Updated: August 18, 2015
Ranting Raptor
August 18, 2015 at 14:05
HAHAHAHAHA.
Dat Zoe card 🙂 Well done 🙂
Deceased
August 18, 2015 at 14:08
XD dat header doe 😀
RinceThis
August 18, 2015 at 14:09
Header win! Though Daryn ‘Can create any dress up costume’ should be in there too.
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 14:10
I don’t recognize these Gwent cards…
RinceThis
August 18, 2015 at 14:12
Craig is going to have to decide between Destiny or this now…
Guild
August 19, 2015 at 08:33
You mean Sage?
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 14:12
Found a nice one by chance
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad43/Mails-Prowers7070a/ChuckNorrisHearthstoneCard.png
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 18, 2015 at 14:13
Except Wobbled Onion, because he doesn’t sleep… with the fishes.
RinceThis
August 18, 2015 at 14:14
http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/shaking_head_disgust_keanu_reeves.gif
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 18, 2015 at 14:16
See, I made Keanu happy! Or is that joyful? I can’t tell.
RinceThis
August 18, 2015 at 14:17
It’s disgusted… I think?
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 14:19
Trinity didn’t take the pill?
Dutch Matrix
August 18, 2015 at 14:20
Now there is a little Matrix on the way?
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 14:21
Yeah, but only when he passes all the grades in school.
Dutch Matrix
August 18, 2015 at 14:22
Uhhh… How can he pass grades if he is still on the way???
Hammersteyn
August 18, 2015 at 14:30
Um…….there is no spoon!
RinceThis
August 18, 2015 at 14:21
lol
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 18, 2015 at 14:24
It must be so cool to introduce yourself to people are “Benedict”
RinceThis
August 18, 2015 at 14:25
I always want to finish the sentence ‘been a dick to who?’
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 18, 2015 at 14:29
Well if it were you the answer would be EVERYONE.
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 18, 2015 at 15:25
LOL
Captain JJ Fantasticus
August 18, 2015 at 15:26
Been a dick to crumpleblorgons.
DragonSpirit009
August 18, 2015 at 14:27
Love the header! XD