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Hearthstone delighted fans with a side-splitting parody skit starring the formidable Dark Titan Sargeras in the role of the iconic artist Bob Ross. The skit, titled "Canvassing the Cosmos," takes inspiration from Bob Ross's renowned instructional painting show that captivated audiences in the 80s and early 90s.Players are eagerly anticipating the release of the Titans expansion, offering fresh archetypes and thrilling surprises. Moreover, they have the opportunity to partake in the Theorycrafting Stream and acquire complimentary packs.
Hearthstone recently unveiled a ludicrous parody video showcasing the Dark Titan Sargeras in the comedic role of Bob Ross. This zany comedy skit was ingeniously crafted to promote Hearthstone's latest expansion pack, Titans.
Titans, the second set for Hearthstone’s Year of the Wolf in 2023, is set to be released on August 1. This anticipated expansion consists of 145 cards and introduces a unique Titan and Keeper Legendary minion for each of the 11 classes. It also brings the new Forge keyword, as well as support for the Mech creature type and Magnetic keyword. To generate excitement for the release, Hearthstone has engaged in various activities, including a Titan popularity contest.
However, the most recent publicity stunt by Hearthstone was both absurd and amusing. In a video shared on their official Twitter account, the game showcased a parody skit featuring the Dark Titan, Sargeras. The clip introduces Canvasing the Cosmos, a fictional art show inspired by The Joy of Painting, the famous instructional painting show hosted by Bob Ross in the 1980s and early 1990s. The actor in the video, besides sporting impressive face, horn, and nail makeup, is dressed in a button-up shirt and wig akin to the iconic painter.
The skit begins with Sargeras discussing himself and the history of the Burning Legion in World of Warcraft before he starts painting. He introduces comical color names like Fel Flame Green, Utter Despair of a Broken World Black, and Periwinkle, and then proceeds to create a short-lived painting. This painting is referred to as episode one in the series, but it's uncertain if it's a one-time joke or if Hearthstone has more similar humorous skits planned for players.
Needless to say, players found Hearthstone's peculiar comedy skit highly amusing. They acknowledged its cursed and bizarre nature, reminiscent of Adult Swim-style humor, yet couldn't help but laugh at it. With World of Warcraft's recent social media posts about popular memes, it's evident that the community teams at Blizzard understand how to engage fans and bring a smile to their faces.
The release of Hearthstone Titans is approaching soon. This new Hearthstone set introduces numerous cards that bring fresh archetypes or revamp existing ones with captivating mechanics never seen before. Players can get a sneak peek of the new meta by joining the set's Theorycrafting Stream on July 26 at 9 am PST. By watching a few hours of Hearthstone on Twitch within a 24-hour period, players will receive two free Titans packs. Hearthstone is accessible on both Mobile and PC platforms.