by JR Cook - 9 years ago     show comments

With what can only be summarized as a dominating and forceful style of play, the very first Hearthstone World Champion was crowned in James “Firebat” Kostesich. Touted as the newest member of Amaz’s brand-new team, Archon, this Detroit, Michigan native came into BlizzCon as one of the higher ranked hopefuls to win the whole thing. He was previously known mostly for his dominating ladder play, but one can only assume that the tournament invitations will be quite forthcoming from here on out. Below you’ll find the official Blizzard announcement.

Congratulations, Firebat! Tell your parents it’s definitely not a scam and if they still don’t believe you, show ’em the VOD!

Congratulations to Firebat on winning the Hearthstone World Championship at BlizzCon 2014!

Many capable card-slingers set out with the goal of making it to the Hearthstone World Championship at BlizzCon. After months of dueling, qualifiers across the Americas, Europe, China, Korea and Taiwan gathered to test their card-slinging mettle.

16 skilled players emerged victorious from those tournaments and traveled to California to duel on the grandest stage in competitive Hearthstone. After four action-packed days of Hearthstone, Firebat has won the Hearthstone World Championship! Please join us in raising a mug in congratulations!