Hearthstone Global Games 2018

Blizzard Entertainment

Everyone, get in here—because we’ll soon be going to the polls to decide the teams for the 2018 Hearthstone Global Games (HGG)! Until then, though, here’s a rundown of the full program.

Voting Criteria

Team eligibility this year will be determined by Season 1 Hearthstone Competitive Points (CP). A country or region’s top point earner will automatically be the team anchor unless they decline.

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Rainbow 6 at DreamHack Austin

Rainbow 6 eSports

DreamHack Austin 2018 is drawing closer and we are excited to be able to bring you the full details of the tournament. Here’s how the spots will be broken down: Twelve tournament spots are dedicated to Pro League teams on a first come, first served basis (all regions are open to sign up).… Read the rest

Arena of Valor World Cup April Update

The Arena of Valor World Cup is quickly approaching and along with it over $550,000 in prizes, the Largest Prize in Mobile Gaming History!

Over the next few months, teams from across the globe will be competing for a spot in the AWC and a chance at the prize. Players in North America and Europe can participate now in the Valor Series for their chance to compete for a piece of the $550,000 cash prize pool.… Read the rest

ESL Southeast Europe Championship Season VII

Hans Oelschlägel – ESL Gaming

The longest running championship in Southeast Europe is going into its next iteration – the ESL Southeast Europe Championship Season VII! With 10,000€ prize pool on the line, SEC’s seventh rendition is going to be as exciting as ever!

After six exciting seasons with LAN finals in Bucharest, Budapest, Sofia and Belgrade, Season VII will be the first online-only tournament in all competitions.… Read the rest

HCT in the Paese Del Sol—Italy

Blizzard Entertainment

Pack your bags and sunglasses—the Hearthstone Championship Tour’s next stop is in the Paese Del Sole! Literally translated as “land of the sun”, HCT Italy Powered By Zotac is the first Hearthstone tour stop in the country’s history. The event will take place July 6 to 8, 2018 at the PALA2A in Varese, home of the city’s basketball team.

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HGC Digest Week 9: Return of the Kings

Aaron Blackman – Blizzard Entertainment

Since winning the HGC Finals at BlizzCon, KSV Black have played second fiddle to the likes of Tempest and Ballistix in HGC Korea. They began 2018 by losing to Tempest 0-3 and since then, have held onto 3rd or 2nd place in the standings. At the Eastern Clash, Ballistix came back from the bottom bracket to defeat KSV Black 4-3 in the Grand Finals, creating another setback for the 2017 champions.… Read the rest

HCT 2018 Season 1’s Point Leaders

Blizzard Entertainment

Season 1 of the 2018 Hearthstone Championship Tour (HCT) now has its final Competitive Point (CP) standings, and it paints an interesting picture of the year to come as the chase for placement in the Hearthstone Masters System continues.

If CP earnings are any indication, Europe is the region to watch as we begin the Year of the Raven.… Read the rest