How I became a Pirate Warrior scumbag in Hearthstone

Yo ho, yo ho, it’s a Pirate Warrior’s life for me.

I’ve been playing Blizzard’s digital card game Hearthstone since it came out in 2014. I’ve played a lot of decks. Some have been more successful than others. Lately, however, I took a small amount of pride in trying to make my own creations work. I wouldn’t just go online and use what everyone else was playing because some internet hive mind deemed it “top tier.” So what if I would lose more? It was more fun to try and be creative. I was proud of myself. And then I started playing Pirate Warrior.

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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.