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A new expansion has been announced, a major buff patch has landed, and the early legendary is making a large impact on the meta. There is plenty to talk about, so join WorldEight and ZachO as they go over the meta, new cards, and their first impressions of the new set mechanics.

Core changes for 2026 have been announced, and there are some significant changes incoming. Staple cards, including Shadowstep, are being rotated out, and this has huge implications for the format. Join WorldEight and ZachO as they discuss the card changes, and what impact they might have on decks and the meta.

The impact of the latest mini set, the Echoes of the Infinite, continues with a very minor balance patch. While players eagerly await news for the upcoming year of Hearthstone, WorldEight and ZachO cover the current meta and speculate on future potential balance changes.

The latest mini set, Echoes of the Infinite, has released, and it is making an immediate impact. Old decks have received a boost, but there are new surprises in the format. Join WorldEight and ZachO as they discuss the first week of the new meta.

The latest mini set, Echoes of the Infinite, has been revealed, and by first impressions there's a lot to like. Imbue comes to two new classes, but all heroes enjoy dual class cards this time around. Join WorldEight and Zacho as they discuss their thoughts and speculations for the potential of these new cards.

After an exiting World Championship, we revisit how the meta has, or has not changed. Join World Eight and ZachO as they discuss their overall impressions of the year, the status of the meta, and what to hope for in the future.

Buffs, buffs and more buffs come to the Across the Timeways expansion. Join World Eight and ZachO as they discuss their initial impressions of the latest balance changes, the status of the meta, and predictions of how new strategies might be bolstered these buffs.

As players looks to gain an edge against the seemingly flawless Discover Hunter, an old deck re-emerges to claim the title of Meta Breaker. Join World Eight and ZachO as they discuss the latest developments for the Across the Timeways meta.

Join WorldEight and Zacho as they discuss and analyze the latest expansion, Across the Timeways, and it's accompanying first balance patch. Sweeping nerfs have cleared the way for new strategies to develop, and it's time to find out what those are.

The latest expansion Across the Timeways has been fully revealed, with many interesting and exciting cards to discuss. Join WorldEight and ZachO as they review the new cards in the set, but watch out for that Dodo!

Meta developments have started to settle around the rise of a new top tier deck, egg warlock. While the community awaits news of a new expansion, ZachO and WorldEight cover how the meta has changed since the latest balance patch to the Day of Rebirth Mini Set.

A balance patch for the Day of Rebirth brings several buffs focused on specifically promoting the mini set cards. The meta is already shifting, where a new deck just hatched. Join ZachO and WorldEight as they discuss their early impressions of the new format and suggest improvements to existing decks.

The latest expansion, the Day of Rebirth, is now out and the meta is already shifting, but not due to any new strategies. Join ZachO and WorldEight as they discuss their early impressions of the new format and suggest improvements to existing decks.

The latest mini set, The Day of Rebirth, arrives to high expectations that it will push failing strategies from the Unguro expansion. Join ZachO and WorldEight as they discuss the previewed cards, and speculate on how they will impact existing strategies, or create new ones.

A small balance change before the launch of the mini set for the Lost City of Ungoro provides a gentle nudge to the format with nerfs to two decks. In the never ending survival of the fittest, Rogue looks to be the clear winner, but there is another serious contender. Join WorldEight and ZachO as they discuss the new meta before the new format of the mini set arrives.