Win.gg
News
Heroes of Newerth receives its final major patch Heroes of Newerth receives its final major patch
The development team behind Heroes of Newerth is releasing the game’s final major update.
Patch 4.7.3 will be the last significant contribution to the MOBA, which was once among the most popular titles in competitive gaming.
The game’s remaining community was deeply saddened to see the news, even if it came as little surprise.
Heroes of Newerth, also known as HoN, is a multiplayer online battle arena developed by S2 Games and released in 2010. Garena acquired the game in 2015 and its development was then passed on to developer Frostburn Studios. Members of the S2 Games staff who were involved in the HoN’s development were then transferred to the new studio.
HoN was initially a serious competitor to popular MOBA games such as League of Legends and Dota 2. The game was well-received by players and managed to build a solid and dedicated following. However, the title struggled to build on its initial player base and to gain a greater viewing audience.
HoN’s esports scene also lagged behind that of its competitors. In 2015, HoN had its highest tournament prize pool $236,185.14 USD. Even this peak lagged behind League of Legends’s more than $2 million and Dota 2’s more than $18 million prize pools at the biggest events of that year for each respective game.
Nick “BreakyCPK” Caras opened an
AMA thread
on Reddit where he discussed his seven years of involvement in the Heroes of Newerth scene. The Dota 2 commentator previously worked for S2 Games before he pursued freelance esports casting.
The game will still remain playable, but the recent announcement indicates that the game’s time is coming to an end.
“Future HoN patches will generally consist of a small amount of balance changes and/or bugfixes, if they are deemed necessary,” Frostburn Studios said.
The full patch note can be found
here.
Read Also
Twitch
Kai Cenat reveals he’ll do another marathon with iShowSpeed
Khizar Mundia
Twitch creator Kai Cenat's recent return to streaming has been packed full of action so far with the launch of Streamer University 2026, and the American has now revealed that he is planning another marathon with Darren “iShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. iShowSpeed and Kai Cenat announced a Minecraft marathon back in August 2024; Kai streamed the marathon on Twitch, while iShowSpeed was live on YouTube. The two creators were streaming in ...
Slots
A Look at Le Prechaun, Hacksaw Gaming’s Latest Outing for Smokey
Ian John
If you follow the output from Hacksaw Gaming, then you will be familiar with their popular “Le” series of games, featuring the recurring character Smokey the Raccoon. The latest incarnation in the series sees Smokey heading to the beautiful verdant countryside of Ireland in the aptly named Le Prechaun slot, which hits casinos on the July 16, 2026. With pots of gold and lucky clovers, Le Prechaun continues the trend ...
Big Wins
Here’s a round-up of what Kick gambling streamers won in the second week of July
Hannan Mundia
July has been a month marked by thrilling 2026 World Cup action so far, but it is fair to say that casino streamers have also been very active on Kick, with the second week seeing multiple huge wins. The last seven days were extremely eventful, especially in the online gambling community. Most streamers were busy attempting to win big with their World Cup predictions, though it isn’t a stretch to ...
Twitch
Is Twitch fast-tracking Partner status for Kai Cenat’s Streamer University participants?
Khizar Mundia
Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2026 is set to be one of the biggest streaming events of the year, and it has already generated plenty of excitement and debate online. The latest discussion centers on reports that some participants may have had their Twitch Partner applications fast-tracked, sparking further speculation that the platform is backing the event. Kai Cenat is one of the most recognizable content creators in the world and ...
Slots
How to play Aliens Among Us, one of the summer’s best slots
Ben Boland
This has been the summer of supposed UFO disclosure. From Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day movie to the White House's document releases, UFOs — or UAPs as they are now commonly known — are all the rage at the moment. Well enter stage left the Aliens Among Us slot from Hacksaw Gaming, a brand new release that has set the internet ablaze. The Aliens Among Us game launched at all major ...
News
Breaking down the Esports World Cup 2026’s HUGE $75 million USD prize pool
Michael Hassall
In more ways than one the Esports World Cup is the largest esports event on the planet, but by far the most dramatic way is the massive $75 million dollar prize prize pool. Split across 25 events in 24 titles, the individual pools represent some of the largest single payouts in each game. But of course, the $75 million isn’t weighted into a single game, or even just split 25 ...
News
Stake co-founder Eddie Craven praises Plinko — here’s why the casino game is so popular
Khizar Mundia
Stake co-founder Eddie Craven recently showcased the dizzying metrics of the casino game Plinko, highlighting its popularity based on the $70 billion wagered on it since its launch nine years ago. Crypto casino Stake has thousands of casino games, with many being its exclusive Original creations. Stake Plinko is one such Original Stake game that is popular among casino streamers and Eddie Craven recently discussed the game’s impressive growth, showcasing ...
