Turn2 - Episode #34 - Frodan / Gnimsh / RDU

On Today’s episode Hosts Frodan and Gnimsh bring on the Hearthstone community’s favorite video producer…Trolden! Creator of the “funny and lucky moments in Hearthstone”, Trolden was a super fun guest, we got a ton of insight on behind the scenes and of course tons of Naxx talk with Frostwyrm Lair released and much more!

Amazon to acquire Twitch

https://www.reddit.com/r/Twitch/comments/2ek7hj/discussion_amazon_buys_twitch_confirmed/

• $970 million in cash, 20% of Amazon’s current cash flow
• What does this mean for HS streamers/community?
• Are we happy/unhappy it wasn’t Google?

Blizzard Interviews at Gamescom and Value Town

• https://www.gosugamers.net/hearthstone/news/28412-next-hearthstone-expansion-in-development-to-feature-close-to-100-cards
• https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/08/15/hearthstone-producer-yong-woo-talks-observer-mode-and-more.aspx
• Spectator mode in development: the ability to jump into your friends games and watch
• Co-op mode possibly in development
• Arena tournaments??
• Expansion sizes will be around 100 new cards and bought through booster packs

Realz joins Blizzard as an Associate Game Designer

• https://twitter.com/Realz_HS/status/504770529408991233
• The legacy of Realz and his journey
• Why is this a good move on Blizzard’s behalf?

RDU wins HyperX invitational

• https://www.liquidhearth.com/forum/hearthstone/465642-rdu-wins-hyperx-invitational
• Results and recap: RDU’s climb through the Losers Bracket
• The open qualifier players: Wauschtsemme and Theude
• Handlock back on top with Hunter ban

RDU also won Heroes of Cards

• https://www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/2dr1nm/heroes_of_cards_from_26th_27th_august_with_amaz/
• Results and recap
• Moar RDU controversy in the finals??
• HitboxTV experience — what is it like vs on Twitch

Impact defeats Brian Kibler Sunshine Open

• https://www.liquidhearth.com/forum/hearthstone/465636-impact-defeats-kibler-in-sunshine-open
• Results and recap
• Brian Kibler’s legacy and the influx of MTG pros

Evaluating the Ban system in Hearthstone

• Brian Kibler’s thoughts on Ban System: https://bmkgaming.com/make-finals-first-hearthstone-tournament-decks-youve-never-played/
• Are ban systems stifling deck innovation or should popular streamers keep more secrets?
• pvddr weighs in: https://t.co/WDJEyr1Lie

Meta: Are Hunters too strong?

• Target the problem with Hunters: Hunter’s mark, Starving Buzzard, Unleash the Hounds, Hero Power, Kill Command, Beast Synergy, Savannah Highmane?
• Can Hunter be considered anti-fun? Should Blizzard nerf?
• Strelzik’s proposal to Hunter’s mark: https://www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/2etyge/suggestion_a_change_to_hunters_mark/
• People report hating playing Hunters the most via survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10KTs96KN61abo3AZYh4-7lvktP7G3UXgbrWzsAAK14c/viewanalytics?usp=form_confirm

VGVN 2 This weekend

• https://www.liquidhearth.com/forum/hearthstone/464763-vgvn-tournament-2-and-liquidhearth-opens-na-eu
• Invites: trump, hyped, thijsnl, kolento, amaz, realz
• Qualified players: Xixo (again!), and Haibara
• Casted by Gnimsh and Frodan!
• discussion of the format, players, date. Who won the last one

Community spotlight (Submit Q&A via Twitch chat)

• https://gameboydemakes.tumblr.com/post/95587044722/gameboydemakes-is-proud-to-present-hearthstone-a Hearthstone in Gameboy graphics
• https://dactylion-esport.com/homemade-hearthstone-game Hearthstone board game!