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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.

Blizzard trademarks Heroes of the Storm (next World of Warcraft expansion?)

Blizzard, the gaming giant responsible for megafranchises like Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo, has filed a trademark for “Heroes of the Storm.” Blizzard’s AJ Park did the actual filing in New Zealand, according to PCGamesN. Park also helped orchestrate the trademarking for recent Blizzard projects like the digital card game Hearthstone and the Diablo 3 expansion Reaper of Souls.