[…] probably read my Hearthstone review where I mentioned Middle Earth: The Wizards CCG. That was honestly my all time favorite card game […]

@ Gothmog:

I haven’t tried the iOS version yet. Looks really great, and I’m looking forward to being able to comfortably play this game while lying in bed. :P

I have ok Pally and Mage decks so far and I just hit 20 the other day. I’ll add you when I get home. :)

I’m loving Hearthstone as well, Luke- Have you had a chance to play the iOS client that was just released in the US? I have to say it is a perfect clone of the game and plays great on my iPad Mini. I’ve successfully kept the game from squeezing me dry and only game them the $3 to get the beta-only card. As it happens, my wife has sunk $30+ (that she admits to) into cards and she really has taken a shine to the game.
I’ve found it very easy to teach to my 8 year old son as well. I doesn’t have the depth of MtG or any other CCG for that matter, but makes up for that in SPADES with 1.) fast, bite sized gameplay and 2.) POLISH.
Holy crap, I’ve never seen a more beautiful implementation of a card game. I’ve been recommending it to gamers, pseudo-gamers and non-gamers alike. What’s more the client if completely free on iOS- Blizzard is quite insidious to be sure.

Oh yes, my handle is Gothmog#1809 in case any of you would like to add me as well. I’ve been tweaking a Hunter deck and am trying to get into the teens on ranked.