Arena Grand Melee......Drip...Drip...Drip

Blood of the Gladiators isn't even cold yet and we get our first taste of Arena Grand Melee.

On May 12th, courtesy of the minds at UDE, we received our first taste of two of the newest heroes to grace the cards of World of Warcraft TCG. Emmi Sprinklestrike and Kauno Stonehoof join the line of heros but with a slightly new twist.

Pay 5 and flip.

Rather genius if you ask me.

UDE has incorporated yet another interesting wrinkle. Where before you could simply free flip your hero for a quick heal boost or double damage to an attack or even the ability to become a protector. Now, imagine the ability to be able to flip into an additional point of damage per hero's attack or flip into an additional 12 HP on a moment's notice. I guess this proves that UDE is willing to bend traditional thought and use both side of the card now, and much to their credit.

But the question is still out there, how will this affect the game and what will the remainder of the heros to be incorporated, let alone the Death Knight, be graced with in the area of flip powers. I am typically a calm person, but I have to admit that I find myself strangely anticipative and slightly giddy at the thought of this new twist and how it has the potential to turn the game on its head. If anything it has reassured my belief that the minds at UDE are as creative as ever. On top of that they are willing to think outside the box to ensure the next generation of game play is as enticing as its predecessors.

Undoubtedly, over the next week, we will be slowly spoon fed a compilation of cards of Arena Grand Melee.

Check out the official post for the sneak preview at http://www.wowtcg.com/.