The Heroes of the Storm PTR has been updated with a new patch that brings Kel’Thuzad, the game’s next hero, into the Nexus. The current patch will be viable through September 4th after which we can presume that Kel’Thuzad and other features will be enabled in the live game.
Heroes of the Storm – The Warchief Charges Into the Nexus
Former Warchief? Garrosh Hellscream has charged into the Heroes of the Storm Nexus after today’s update. He’s a tanky warrior with high survivability and utility, but low damage. Considered a mid-line difficulty for players, he uses abilities like Groundbreaker, Wrecking Ball, Warlords Challenge and Decimate.
Heroes of the Storm – Shave & a Haircut Two Bits! PTR Bug Leads to Facial Hair
All characters on the Heroes of the Storm PTR are sporting facial hair in what some believe is a weird shading bug. Could it be a weird bug? Or maybe is it a cryptic / not cryptic hint to the next character coming to HotS? Quick, cull your memory of Blizzard games for facial hair festooned characters! Or perhaps is it a nod to a forthcoming customization feature with players able to alter facial hair? Why limit it to males only? After all, depilation IS a thing!
Heroes of the Storm – Cheering with Bits Earns $ for Competitors & Stuff for Fans
Heroes of the Storm devs are introducing a new promotion for Twitch fans and for competitors in the Heroes Global Championship. Twitch viewers who cheer on their favorite teams using Twitch Bits can earn unique Twitch emotes as well as in-game items including banners and other team items. In addition, competitors will receive a portion of the proceeds Twitch earns when Bits are purchased.
Heroes of the Storm – Lok’Tar Ogar! Garrosh Hellscream Headed to the Nexus
The Heroes of the Storm team has tweeted out the next hero coming to the game. Proving that dead never means dead in our games, World of Warcraft’s Garrosh Hellscream who died in the Warlords of Draenor expansion will be headed into the Nexus.
Heroes of the Storm – Stukov Arrives, Xul & Tyrande Receive Major Changes
Heroes of the Storm has been updated with the latest patch that brings a number of bug fixes and balance alterations into the game. The highlight of the update is, however, the arrival of Starcraft’s Alexei Stukov into the Nexus.
Heroes of the Storm – Malthael Ready to Reap Heroes in the Nexus
Diablo 3’s Malthael has entered Heroes of the Storm. To celebrate his arrival, the Malthael’s Bargain has been added. Anyone who plays through fifteen games with a friend will earn in-game wings for Diablo 3 and a special mount in Heroes of the Storm.
Heroes of the Storm – In Malthiel’s Bargain, Play with a Friend & Earn Cool Stuff
Heroes of the Storm players who take part in 15 games with a friend can earn some Diablo 3 goodies including an awesome pair of wings. The event, Malthiel’s Bargain, begins on June 13th and runs through June 26th.
Heroes of the Storm – Diablo 3’s Malthael Headed to the Nexus
Diablo 3’s literal Reaper of Souls, Malthael, is heading into Heroes of the Storm in the near future. He is a decent damage dealer with good survivability. He uses themed abilities such as Soul Rip, Wraith Strike, Death Shroud and either Tormented Souls or Last Rights for his ultimate.
Heroes of the Storm – Will Deckard Cain Be Staying Awhile in the Nexus?
A new image has cropped up on the Heroes of the Storm section of the Blizzard launcher that shows a trio of candles sitting on a wooden table in front of a stone wall. It’s unclear what it is a reference to, but speculation seems to be centered most prominently on Diablo’s Deckard Cain. A few other names have been tossed into the ring as well, interestingly all from the Diablo series, including Adria, Leah, or Cydea.