Competitive Hearthstone

Overview

Since 2017, Support Class has provided the broadcast packages for all of Blizzard Entertainment's competitive Hearthstone series, including Masters Tour, Grandmasters, and Battlegrounds Lobby Legends.

Objectives

Deliver Blizzard-level production value
Automation of graphics and production flow based on game state
'Tavern Buddy' Twitch extension for viewer engagement

Highlights

Dynamic Graphics

Complex, data-driven infographics leveraging game logs and first-party APIs, requiring little to no input from producers

Caster Controls

Graphical features available to casters to fly-in to support their commentary and ensure viewers have the proper context for their analysis

Twitch Extension

With the Tavern Buddy extension, viewers could earn points by assembling a fantasy team of players and predicting events throughout the broadcast - and their points persisted throughout the entire broadcast year