Blizzard's Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft enters closed beta

Michael Dunaway
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Hey, how about even more trading card news? Blizzard has announced their Free-to-Play card game, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, has begun closed beta testing on both PC and Mac.

Beta access is being granted in waves with the first batch having already been sent out. The beta isn't under NDA which means beta testers can already begin streaming and posting video of the game. Those who are interested in signing up can do so by visiting the official site or by opting in through their Battle.net account settings.

While all progress will be wiped after the beta ends, Blizzard is already letting players purchase cards in Hearthstone's cash shop using real money. Blizzard says once Hearthstone goes live, the company will refund players who made a purchase from the in-game store will receive a gold credit equivalent to their purchases. Anyone who purchased anything during the beta will also receive a Golden Legendary card. Player's who aren't planning on purchasing anything during the game's closed beta period can still earn cards and card packs through normal gameplay.

I managed to catch a few videos online and was impressed by how slick the game looked. For being a card game, Blizzard does an excellent job bringing the cards and spells to life with impressive visuals and sound effects.

Hearthstone is slated for a release sometime this year.

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Michael Dunaway
Michael Dunaway, News Editor

Michael Dunaway has been part of the MMOBomb team for years and has covered practically every major Free-to-Play MMO title since 2009.

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Discussion (22)

Teemo 10 years ago
It isnt that complicated its easy honestly the cards in the game tell u what they do so u dont need to memorise anything plus its an easy play style nothing to hard , it is like wow tcg with no 'complicated' things

P2W 10 years ago
P2W game.

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bigguy 10 years ago
boring

Truth 10 years ago
M&M: Duel of Champions mechanics are way better.

scorcher23 10 years ago
this gameplay just isnt the type of game that i like it seems kinda slow paced and boring

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MarTrix 10 years ago
Is there gonna be a giveaway for the keys?

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LordHikaru 10 years ago
If I enjoy this game I can see myself actually getting on D3 more and farming the heck out of it just to sell items on the RMAH to buy packs on Hearthstone lol.

Game does look fun if just something to pass the time with.

Hawaif 10 years ago
hmmm. looks interisting no.? heh....

Rufinus 10 years ago
looks complicated

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unmarked 10 years ago
mounted

Name (Required) 10 years ago
a little late...

Tim Harrison 10 years ago
I've never wanted to play a game so badly in my life. Arghhhh! I need a key!

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