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Heroes of the storm has just been updated with hero balance changes. Former blizzard reps discuss ending heroes of the storm esports. Redirecting to esportsennews20271292hgc2017anesportsleagueofheroicproportions9222016. In fact, developer blizzard entertainment announced plans to scale back on heroes of the storm esports in late 2018. Heroes of the storm pros vent sadness, anger after blizzard kills games esports future new, 40 comments the cancellation of the heroes global championship effectively ends the. Discuss heroes of the storm esports and competitive play. The announcement was made in a blog post today from new. Cloud9, natus vincere, and evil geniuses all left the game before the launch of the hgc, but the league system has not enticed them to return. Heroes of the storm is crossover multiplayer battle arena game, developed and published by blizzard entertainment, released on june 2, 2015. Blizzard abruptly kills heroes of the storm esports.
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