Hearthstone players on iPad get a sneak peak at new Goblins vs Gnomes cards from today

iPad gamers can now get a taste of next week's massive Hearthstone expansion pack, as all the new cards in the Goblins vs Gnomes pack are available to choose from in the arena mode.

There are over 120 cards to play with, including new mechanised troops that work together, fresh legendaries, and some surprising chaotic elements. You can find out more in Matt's piece on everything you need to know about Hearthstone: Goblins vs Gnomes.

Also, anyone who logs in to the game between December 4th and December 8th automatically gets their next new arena run for free - even if you're in the middle of a run that won’t be finished before December 8th.

Today's iPad update also adds Spectator Mode, which lets you watch your friends battle. Just go into the friends list and tap on the 'Spectate Match' button next to your friend’s name.

There are other fixes, buffs, and nerfs that you can read all about on Blizzard's blog.

If you like what you see, you can come back next week and add those 120 cards to your collection - permanently - by purchasing packs, using dust, or earning arena rewards.

Hearthstone is also coming to Android before the year is out.