Why was Hearthstone removed from the Huangzhou Asian Games 2023
Hearthstone is officially out of the esports roster for Asian Games 2023, which is scheduled for later this year. This will be the first incident of traditional games having esports as part of the main games. Naturally, expectations are high from all the stakeholders, including the participants from all the major nations.
While the plans are on the plate for the competition in the summer, the recent news will undoubtedly be troublesome. Hopes were high from Hearthstone being the only game from the TCG genre in the list.
However, that’s now all set to change with the recent decision that the organizers have taken. While the decision might seem straightforward, many might be unaware of the reason. It all boils down to the fallout between NetEase and Activision Blizzard, possibly leading to this outcome.
Hearthstone was set to be the significant go-to for those who are enthusiasts of TCGs. However, the Asian Electronic Sports Federation has now made a new declaration about the game’s future and why it has been removed from the competition.
It's an unfortunate turn of events that has now led to its removal from the list of games that will be present at the Asian Games 2023. The recent changes shouldn't reduce the hype, as seven popular games will be present.
However, few would have imagined the fallout between NetEase and Activision Blizzard having such a negative outcome. Had the Asian Games 2023 been scheduled, Blizzard's TCG would have seen a presence at the grand event.
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