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gaming20 days ago•9 min saved

Hearthstone 35.4 Patch Unveils Class Sets, Dual Class Arena, and Dragon-Soul Events

Patch 35.4 launches Hearthstone's Restoration of Azeroth featuring Class Sets for Druid, Hunter, Paladin, and Mage (three release waves, 7 cards per set, priced solo or in bundles). It also reintroduces Dual Class Arena with a curated card pool and updated drafting UI, plus events like Forging the Dragon Soul, Ruby Sanctum, and Darkmoon Faire Treasures with various rewards. Free packs, Battle.net Shop offers, and a long list of bug fixes across modes are included; Twist mode is retired.

via Blizzard Entertainment|

#arena #class-sets #gaming

gaming21 days ago•9 min saved

Hearthstone 35.4 Patch Expands Class Sets, Reintroduces Dual Class Arena, and Launches New Events

Patch 35.4 introduces Restoration of Azeroth Class Sets for Druid, Hunter, Paladin, and Mage (7 cards per set; purchasable individually or in bundles, with a Golden version option), while reviving Dual Class Arena with a curated two-class pool and updated drafting UI. The update also runs multiple events (Forging the Dragon Soul, Ruby Sanctum, and Darkmoon Faire Treasures) and adds free weekly packs, Battle.net Shop offers, and bug fixes across all modes; Twist mode is retired.

via Blizzard Entertainment|

#arena #class-sets #gaming

sports23 days ago•7 min saved

Boss Bump: Sixers and Flyers Overtake Bruce Springsteen in Philly Arena

As the Sixers and Flyers push further in the playoffs and share the same arena, Bruce Springsteen’s Philadelphia concert is bumped, turning a scheduling quirk into a humorous look at the clash between pro sports and music in the city.

via Defector|

#arena #flyers #playoffs

gaming1 month ago•23 min saved

Strixhaven's Mystical Archive Returns with 65 Reprints for Limited Play

Secrets of Strixhaven’s Mystical Archive brings 65 instant/sorcery reprints across uncommon, rare, and mythic, available in Play Boosters and Collector Boosters (including Japanese variants and Silver Scroll Foils). The sheet isn’t Standard-legal, but fits Limited and other formats, with booster rates shifting toward uncommons/rare/mythics (about 87/13) and roughly 15 cards new to MTG Arena. Notable high-value picks include Force of Will, Vampiric Tutor, Cyclonic Rift, Jeska’s Will, and Akroma’s Will. The article praises the archive as one of the best bonus sheets and invites reader opinions on its impact and value.

via Draftsim|

#arena #boosters #gaming

gaming1 month ago•4 min saved

Season 2 2026 Kickoff: Vayne’s Demon Hunt, Arena Rework, and More

Riot lays out Season 2 of 2026: Vayne hunts demons near Demacia with motion comics, a shorter six-patch schedule, and a revamped Battle Pass that uses demon-themed loot orbs for direct-purchase skins; updates include QoL tweaks to role quests, new builds, and item changes (Dusk and Dawn, new starting items, removal of Trailblazer/Opportunity), plus returning Deathfire Touch and Stormraider’s Surge. Arena gets a major overhaul with Events (3x6, Bravery, Swift Arena), a new Petricite Grove map, Ancestral Woods tweaks, Augment Levels, 30+ new Arena Augments and guest appearances; WASD controls reach Ranked in patch 26.9 with champion-specific keybinds and an option to end game early for toxic behavior. A Discord integration beta launches, and Shop returns May 5 with Blue Essence Emporium on May 13.

via League of Legends|

#arena #gaming #league-of-legends

gaming1 month ago•8 min saved

Arena Season 2 Level-Up: Events, Augment Levels, and Fresh Maps

Riot unveils Arena Season 2 with new Events (3x6, Bravery, Swift) that shift team sizes and playstyle, introduces two maps (Petricite Grove and an updated Ancestral Woods) with new mechanics, adds Augment Levels and replacement options to deepen customization, launches 30+ new augments, and expands Guests of Honor while temporarily disabling older guests for the season.

via League of Legends|

#arena #augment-levels #events

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

UNC Pauses Smith Center Arena Plans to Focus on Hiring a New Coach

North Carolina is suspending discussions about the future of the Dean E. Smith Center while it focuses on hiring a new men’s basketball head coach after parting ways with Hubert Davis; the arena study had outlined several options—from new builds to major renovations—with projected costs up to about $800 million, and discussions will resume after the new coach has time to acclimate.

via On3|

#arena #college-basketball #dean-e-smith-center

gaming4 months ago•5 min saved

Hearthstone 34.4 patch unlocks Echoes of the Infinite, Arena overhaul, and Ysera pet

Hearthstone Patch 34.4 drops with the Echoes of the Infinite Mini-Set (38 new cards) and a revamped Arena season built around Taverns of Time. Two event windows run Jan 13–Feb 3 and Feb 3–10 offering free rewards, while Darkmoon Faire Treasures reintroduces the Ysera pet and other cosmetics; pet XP is doubled to speed skin unlocks. The update also includes bug fixes and related balance/visual tweaks across cards and effects.

via Blizzard News|

#arena #echoes-of-the-infinite #gaming

sports11 months ago•7 min saved

New Owners of Timberwolves and Lynx Plan Arena Push After Sale Approval

Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have officially acquired the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, expressing commitment to keeping the team in Minnesota and planning to pursue a new arena in downtown Minneapolis to boost revenue and community engagement, while also emphasizing their long-term investment in team success and stability.

via Star Tribune|

#arena #luxury-tax #minnesota

local-news1 year ago•4 min saved

Protesters Block Traffic as Philly Council Advances Sixers Arena Plan

Protesters disrupted traffic in Center City Philadelphia to oppose the City Council's advancement of a $1.3 billion proposal for a new 76ers arena near Chinatown. The protest, organized by the No Arena in the Heart of Our City Coalition, involved around 70 cars and aimed to simulate potential traffic congestion from the proposed 18,500-seat arena. While the project has support from Mayor Cherelle Parker and some groups, it faces significant opposition from Chinatown residents and businesses concerned about traffic and community impact. A final City Council vote is scheduled for December 19.

via WHYY|

#76ers #arena #local-news

local-news1 year ago•6 min saved

Philly City Council Advances Sixers Arena Plan Amid Protests and Gridlock Concerns

The Philadelphia City Council has given initial approval for the construction of a new $1.3 billion Sixers arena in Center City, with a 12-4 vote in favor. The decision follows extensive negotiations and public hearings, with a final vote expected on December 19. The project includes a $60 million community benefits agreement aimed at addressing concerns about the impact on nearby Chinatown. The arena, planned to open in 2031, is supported by Mayor Cherelle Parker but faces opposition from some council members and community groups worried about gentrification and displacement.

via WHYY|

#arena #chinatown #city-council

sports1 year ago•0 min saved

Philadelphia Debates 76ers Arena Proposal Amidst Community Concerns

Philadelphia is set to vote on a proposal for a new 76ers arena near Chinatown, sparking discussions about its impact on the community.

via The New York Times|

#76ers #arena #chinatown

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Arizona Cancels Land Auction for Coyotes Arena

The Arizona State Land Department has canceled the land auction that the Arizona Coyotes were expected to win to build a new arena, citing the need for a Special Use Permit. This setback hampers owner Alex Meruelo's plans to restart the NHL franchise in Arizona after selling the team to a Utah group. The department remains open to future auctions if the permit is obtained.

via Arizona Sports|

#arena #arizona-coyotes #arizona-state-land-department

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Arizona Coyotes Sold to Utah Ownership for $1.2B, Relocation Confirmed

The NHL is set to buy the Arizona Coyotes for $1 billion, with current owner Alex Meruelo given a five-year window to secure a new arena, after which the league plans to sell the team to Utah and owner Ryan Smith for $1.2 billion. The Coyotes' players have been informed of the potential move, and the team has been playing at a temporary facility since their lease expired in 2022.

via theScore|

#arena #arizona-coyotes #nhl

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Arizona Coyotes Relocating to Salt Lake City, Players Informed

The Arizona Coyotes NHL team is being sold and relocated to Salt Lake City for the 2024-25 season, with the sale to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith marking the end of the team's 27-season run in the Valley of the Sun. The move comes after failed plans to build a new arena in North Phoenix and a rejected development project in Tempe, with the team facing financial challenges and temporary play in the Delta Center while a new downtown hockey arena is constructed in Salt Lake City.

via Sportico|

#arena #arizona-coyotes #nhl