Future animated shorts and an ongoing comics series will help bring
the setting of Blizzard Entertainment's smash-hit digital card game to
life in delightful new ways
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Blizzard Entertainment today debuted Hearth and Home, a brand-new
musical animated short that explores the story of Hearthstone®'s mystical
Tavern—the setting for Blizzard's smash-hit digital strategy card game. Hearth
and Home is a whimsical introduction to the Tavern and its patrons
and serves as the first in an upcoming series of animated shorts, as
well as comics, that draw players into the game's distinctively charming
setting.
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The Tavern is a warm and welcoming place full of laughter, camaraderie,
and good-natured competition, and home to a charming cast of characters
assembled from every corner of Azeroth. This includes vibrant and
(mostly) friendly folks such as Malto, the kindly old mage; and Sarge,
the Tavern's resident mouse. The personalities in this ethereal inn draw
inspiration from the many types of Hearthstone players who enjoy Hearthstone
in real life. Whether they're seasoned pros or just getting into the
game like the young protagonist Ava, there's a place in the Tavern for
everyone.
"With Hearth and Home, our new animated short, we aimed to
capture the wonder and magic of Hearthstone—in the Tavern's
welcoming interior, in its colorful patrons, and of course in their
catchy song," said Lydia Bottegoni, senior vice president of Story &
Franchise Development at Blizzard Entertainment. "We're looking forward
to sharing more tales from the Hearthstone Tavern featuring Ava
and her friends in the months ahead."
Pull up a chair and watch Hearth and Home, the new Hearthstone animated
short, on YouTube.
Earlier this month, Blizzard Entertainment released Knights of the
Frozen Throne, the latest expansion for Hearthstone, which is
available now for Windows® and Mac® PCs; Windows, iOS, and Android™
tablets; and iOS and Android phones. In Knights of the
Frozen Throne, players storm Icecrown Citadel, the Lich King's
frozen fortress, in pursuit of the icy monarch's unholy power.
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About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft®,
Hearthstone®, Overwatch®, the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo®
franchises, and the multifranchise Heroes of the Storm®, Blizzard
Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com),
a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer
and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of
the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's
track record includes twenty-one #1 games* and multiple Game
of the Year awards. The company's online-gaming service is one of the
largest in the world, with millions of active players.
*Based on internal company records and reports from key
distribution partners.
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regarding the future, including statements about Hearthstone
animated shorts and comics, are forward-looking statements that are not
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