Old Guardian's Articles
Was There a Mini-Set? Maw and Disorder’s Lack of Effect on the Meta
Unless you’ve been paying careful attention, you might as well have missed that we have a fresh mini-set in Hearthstone. That’s right, the Maw and Disorder mini-set arrived just two weeks ago with 35 brand-new cards to shake the meta! So far, this has been the least impactful mini-set of all time. […]
What Decks Can Rise to the Meta Thanks to the Hearthstone’s Castle Nathria Mini-set?
All cards for the Maw and Disorder mini-set have been revealed and the mini-set itself is launching tomorrow, Tuesday, September 27. You can find all the revealed cards in our dedicated article. In this one, I want to go a little bit deeper. What decks will rise thanks to the mini-set? What will happen to […]
Hearthstone Battlegrounds Quests Guide: The Best Rewards and How to Use Them!
Quests are the signature mechanic for Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 2. They have changed the way Battlegrounds is played, as you can often win games based on your Quest Reward even more than based on your Hero Power. The plan is for Quests to stay in the game for the duration of the season and to […]
Was Nerfing Snowfall Guardian a Mistake? How Blizzard Builds the Hearthstone Meta Balance Patch by Balance Patch
The first balance patch of Castle Nathria was not exactly a stellar success. Before the patch, four classes lacked a viable deck: Rogue, Demon Hunter, Paladin, and Warrior. After the patch, three classes still do. Rogue has been the only one that has entered the mainstream meta, and arguably the class could have done so […]
How Pay-to-Win Is Hearthstone Battlegrounds Now? The Past and Future of BG Monetization
Hearthstone Battlegrounds has been a huge success. Since it was launched in November 2019, Battlegrounds has climbed in popularity to match and even overtake the traditional constructed Hearthstone. This success has been a mixed blessing for Blizzard. On one hand, it has given Hearthstone additional popularity. On the other hand, Battlegrounds has not been monetized […]
